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Texas Instruments stock ticks up as chipmakers rally — what could move TXN next

Texas Instruments stock ticks up as chipmakers rally — what could move TXN next

Texas Instruments shares rose 1% to $190.24 Friday as chipmakers rallied, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index up 2.6% and the S&P 500 hitting a record. U.S. nonfarm payrolls increased by 50,000 in December, while unemployment dipped to 4.4%. Taiwan Semiconductor reported a 20% jump in Q4 revenue, beating forecasts. Texas Instruments will report Q4 earnings on Jan. 27.
Constellation Energy stock jumps as TD Cowen turns bullish, Meta nuclear deals lift power names

Constellation Energy stock jumps as TD Cowen turns bullish, Meta nuclear deals lift power names

Constellation Energy shares climbed 5.6% to $340.51 Friday after TD Cowen began coverage with a buy rating and $440 target. The move followed Constellation’s completed acquisition of Calpine, creating the largest U.S. electricity producer. Meta’s 20-year nuclear power deals lifted sector peers. The DOJ cleared the Calpine deal last month with required divestitures.
Coca-Cola stock rises as soft U.S. jobs report boosts staples; CPI, Fed and earnings ahead

Coca-Cola stock rises as soft U.S. jobs report boosts staples; CPI, Fed and earnings ahead

Coca-Cola shares rose 1.4% to $70.33 Friday, topping $70 as investors favored consumer staples after a weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs report. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 50,000 in December, missing forecasts, while unemployment dipped to 4.4%. The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund gained 0.9%. Markets await the December CPI report on Jan. 13 and the Fed’s policy meeting later this month.
HealthEquity stock slides after Goldman Sachs downgrade; HQY earnings watch shifts to March

HealthEquity stock slides after Goldman Sachs downgrade; HQY earnings watch shifts to March

HealthEquity shares dropped 2.9% to $95.64 Friday after Goldman Sachs downgraded the stock to sell and set an $89 target. The move followed HealthEquity’s raised fiscal 2026 revenue outlook and a report of $34.4 billion in HSA assets. KeyBanc maintained an Overweight rating and lifted its price target to $125. The stock fell as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 rose.
P&G stock edges up after Crest kids toothpaste deal; TD Cowen trims target ahead of Jan. 22 earnings

P&G stock edges up after Crest kids toothpaste deal; TD Cowen trims target ahead of Jan. 22 earnings

Procter & Gamble agreed to change Kid’s Crest toothpaste packaging and marketing after pressure from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who cited concerns over dosing for children. New labels began rolling out Jan. 1, with P&G required to comply for five years. Shares rose 0.3% to $141.92 Friday. A private lawsuit over Kid’s Crest labels remains active in Chicago.
Nuvation Bio stock falls as UBS starts coverage; NUVB investors eye JPM conference next week

Nuvation Bio stock falls as UBS starts coverage; NUVB investors eye JPM conference next week

Nuvation Bio shares fell 4.7% to $8.05 Friday afternoon, underperforming biotech peers. UBS began coverage at Neutral with a $10 target, while RBC raised its target to $9 and reiterated Outperform. CEO David Hung is set to present at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Jan. 13. Investors await early March results for updates on IBTROZI’s launch and pipeline spending.
9 January 2026
AST SpaceMobile stock snaps back near $100 as BofA lifts target after Scotiabank cut

AST SpaceMobile stock snaps back near $100 as BofA lifts target after Scotiabank cut

AST SpaceMobile shares climbed 8.6% to $98.34 Friday after Bank of America raised its price target to $100, maintaining a Neutral rating. The rebound followed a sharp drop earlier in the week. Scotiabank downgraded the stock to Sector Underperform, citing high valuation and lack of retail customers. Investors await the next earnings report, expected March 2, for updates on satellite rollout and customer uptake.
PVH stock slips as Supreme Court tariff decision hangs over retailers — what traders watch next

PVH stock slips as Supreme Court tariff decision hangs over retailers — what traders watch next

PVH Corp shares slid 4.4% to $65.32 Friday afternoon, underperforming the consumer discretionary sector, after the U.S. Supreme Court delayed a decision on Trump-era tariffs until Jan. 14. PVH has warned tariffs could cut 2025 earnings by $65 million. Interim CFO Melissa Stone reported holding 15,410 shares in a recent SEC filing. Investors are watching for any tariff policy changes that could affect costs.
9 January 2026
Salesforce stock slips as Spring ’26 AI release lands and traders weigh soft U.S. jobs data

Salesforce stock slips as Spring ’26 AI release lands and traders weigh soft U.S. jobs data

Salesforce shares slipped 0.2% to $260.01 after unveiling its Spring ’26 product release, featuring new AI and automation tools, set to roll out from Feb. 23. U.S. payrolls rose by 50,000 in December, below forecasts, while unemployment fell to 4.4%. The S&P 500 hit a record intraday high after the jobs report. Fed funds futures priced in a 4.8% chance of a rate cut at the next Fed meeting.
MakeMyTrip stock slides 4.5% in U.S. trade as investors turn to Jan. 22 earnings

MakeMyTrip stock slides 4.5% in U.S. trade as investors turn to Jan. 22 earnings

MakeMyTrip shares fell 4.5% to $78.78 in Friday afternoon trading, underperforming U.S.-listed travel peers. The stock hit a session high of $83.42 before sliding, with no new company updates ahead of its expected Jan. 22 earnings. Trading volume reached about 577,000 shares by mid-session. The drop puts MakeMyTrip near its lowest levels since early January.
Lululemon stock sinks nearly 5% as Supreme Court tariff ruling slips, keeping retailers on edge

Lululemon stock sinks nearly 5% as Supreme Court tariff ruling slips, keeping retailers on edge

lululemon athletica shares fell 4.9% to $201.88 Friday after the U.S. Supreme Court delayed a key tariffs ruling. The company warned higher tariffs and loss of the “de minimis” exemption could cut 2025 gross profit by $240 million. Investors also weighed an upcoming CEO transition and a proxy fight from founder Chip Wilson. The court could rule next week.
WD-40 stock slides 6% after Q1 profit falls; guidance held and Asia rebound in focus

WD-40 stock slides 6% after Q1 profit falls; guidance held and Asia rebound in focus

WD-40 shares dropped 5.6% to $192.13 after reporting a first-quarter profit decline and higher expenses, with the stock hitting a session low near $175. Net sales rose 1% to $154.4 million, but diluted EPS fell to $1.28 from $1.39. Management reaffirmed full-year guidance and blamed weak distributor markets for the profit slip. Investors await more detail at the Jan. 13 ICR Conference.
Atour Lifestyle (ATAT) stock slides about 4% in U.S. trade as rate bets shift, CPI looms

Atour Lifestyle (ATAT) stock slides about 4% in U.S. trade as rate bets shift, CPI looms

Atour Lifestyle Holdings’ U.S. shares dropped 4.2% to $40.20 in early afternoon trading Friday, outpacing losses in other China travel stocks. The move followed weaker-than-expected U.S. payrolls data and uncertainty over Federal Reserve policy and tariffs. Trading volume reached about 894,000 shares. Investors now await the U.S. CPI report on Jan. 13.

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  • Verisk Analytics (VRSK) Valuation Review Post Earnings Beat and Capital Returns
    May 1, 2026, 4:17 AM EDT. Verisk Analytics (VRSK) reported stronger-than-expected Q1 2026 results, reaffirmed full-year guidance, and announced a $1.5 billion share buyback along with a dividend increase. Despite these positives, the stock trades about 24% below a fair value estimate of $221.53, implying it is 16.7% undervalued based on a narrative model factoring growth and margins. The current price of $184.49 also reflects a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 26.6x, below peer average but above the U.S. Professional Services sector, signaling mixed valuation signals. Risks include potential cuts in client spending and AI-driven pricing pressures. Investors weigh recent modest growth against valuation gaps amid evolving market sentiment.

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1 May 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 1, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 1, 2026, 4:23 AM EDT Verisk Analytics (VRSK) Valuation Review Post Earnings Beat and Capital Returns May 1, 2026, 4:17 AM EDT. Verisk Analytics (VRSK) reported stronger-than-expected Q1 2026 results, reaffirmed full-year guidance, and announced a $1.5 billion share buyback along with a dividend increase. Despite these positives, the stock trades about 24% below a fair value estimate of $221.53, implying it is 16.7% undervalued based on a narrative model factoring growth and margins. The current price of $184.49 also reflects a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 26.6x, below peer average
Sandisk Stock Falls After Blowout Q3 Earnings as AI Storage Rally Hits a High Bar

Sandisk Stock Falls After Blowout Q3 Earnings as AI Storage Rally Hits a High Bar

1 May 2026
Sandisk shares dropped about 6% in after-hours trading Thursday despite reporting fiscal Q3 revenue of $5.95 billion, up 251% from a year earlier, and net income of $3.62 billion. The company announced a $6 billion buyback and forecast Q4 revenue of up to $8.25 billion. Gross margin rose to 78.4%. Shares had closed at $1,096.51 before slipping to about $1,030.
Apple Stock Slips After Earnings Beat as iPhone Supply Snag Clouds $100 Billion Buyback

Apple Stock Slips After Earnings Beat as iPhone Supply Snag Clouds $100 Billion Buyback

1 May 2026
Apple reported fiscal Q2 revenue of $111.2 billion and earnings of $2.01 per share, beating analyst estimates. The board approved a $100 billion share buyback and raised the dividend. Shares fell about 1% after hours as iPhone sales missed forecasts and chip supply remained tight. Investors are watching for clarity on AI strategy and the upcoming CEO transition to John Ternus.
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