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Stock market today: Dow futures steady as jobs report and Supreme Court tariff ruling loom

Stock market today: Dow futures steady as jobs report and Supreme Court tariff ruling loom

S&P 500 futures rose 0.09% and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.22% ahead of the December U.S. jobs report and a possible Supreme Court ruling on Trump-era tariffs. Economists expect payrolls to rise by 60,000 and unemployment to dip to 4.5%. A decision against the tariffs could trigger up to $150 billion in refund claims. Intel shares climbed after Trump met its CEO; GM fell on a $6 billion EV charge.
9 January 2026
Snap stock nudges higher premarket after CEO Evan Spiegel discloses $10 million share sale

Snap stock nudges higher premarket after CEO Evan Spiegel discloses $10 million share sale

Snap shares rose 0.2% in premarket trading after CEO Evan Spiegel sold 1.22 million shares for about $10 million, according to a regulatory filing. The sale, at an average price of $8.25, leaves Spiegel with roughly 25.5 million shares. The disclosure came ahead of U.S. payrolls data and a Supreme Court tariff ruling expected later Friday. Snap closed Thursday at $8.40, down 2.6%.
9 January 2026
Opendoor stock jumps in premarket as Trump orders $200 billion mortgage-bond buys

Opendoor stock jumps in premarket as Trump orders $200 billion mortgage-bond buys

Opendoor shares jumped 8.4% in premarket trading after President Trump announced a $200 billion mortgage bond purchase plan. The White House has not disclosed details or a timeline for the move, which aims to lower mortgage rates. Traders are awaiting the U.S. jobs report at 8:30 a.m. ET for further rate signals. Mortgage bonds and home-lender stocks also rose following Trump’s remarks.
BigBear.ai stock ticks up in premarket — here’s what’s driving BBAI and the two January dates ahead

BigBear.ai stock ticks up in premarket — here’s what’s driving BBAI and the two January dates ahead

BigBear.ai shares rose 3% to $6.17 in Friday premarket trading after a broker downgrade earlier in the week. Investors are watching a Jan. 16 note redemption and a Jan. 22 shareholder vote to double authorized shares. A law firm issued an investor alert Thursday, adding to legal uncertainty. The stock remains volatile, trading near key technical levels.
Plug Power stock in focus as TD Securities downgrades to Hold, cuts target to $2

Plug Power stock in focus as TD Securities downgrades to Hold, cuts target to $2

Plug Power shares traded near $2.32 premarket after TD Securities downgraded the stock and cut its price target, citing weak demand and execution risks. The company faces a key January 29 vote to double its authorized shares, with a reverse split planned if it fails. Plug stock remains down nearly 49% from its 52-week high. Bloom Energy shares jumped 13% after a $2.65 billion fuel-cell deal with American Electric Power.
IREN stock climbs in premarket as Bernstein backs the AI-cloud miner with U.S. jobs data due

IREN stock climbs in premarket as Bernstein backs the AI-cloud miner with U.S. jobs data due

IREN shares rose 4.7% to $45.68 in premarket trading Friday, after closing at $43.63 Thursday. Bernstein maintained IREN as its “top AI pick” with a $75 target, while J.P. Morgan reaffirmed a sell rating. Traders are watching the U.S. jobs report at 8:30 a.m. ET and bitcoin’s price, which was up 0.5% at about $90,337. IREN’s outlook remains tied to a $9.7 billion Microsoft GPU cloud contract.
Phillips 66 stock jumps before the open as Venezuela oil talks keep refiners in focus

Phillips 66 stock jumps before the open as Venezuela oil talks keep refiners in focus

Phillips 66 shares rose 4.6% to $144.22 in premarket trading Friday, tracking policy moves on Venezuelan oil sales. The White House is meeting oil industry leaders to discuss Venezuela, though Phillips 66 is not expected to attend. CFO Kevin Mitchell said the company can process Venezuelan crude at its Gulf Coast refineries. Analyst Ryan Todd cut his price target to $155, citing a bearish crude outlook.
NuScale Power stock jumps in premarket after BofA upgrade lifts SMR shares

NuScale Power stock jumps in premarket after BofA upgrade lifts SMR shares

NuScale Power shares rose about 12% to $22.08 in premarket trading Friday after Bank of America Securities upgraded the stock to “Neutral” from “Underperform.” The bank cited a 60% price correction and ongoing funding and dilution risks, while cutting its price target to $28. NuScale remains below its 200-day moving average. The December U.S. jobs report is due at 8:30 a.m. ET.

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  • Unilever Q1 Results Boost Shares Amid Global Turmoil, Buyback Plan Supports Dividend
    May 1, 2026, 1:42 AM EDT. Unilever shares fell over 20% since February amid 2026 global turmoil but showed resilience with a 3.8% underlying sales growth in Q1. Despite currency headwinds, volume rose 2.9%, reflecting strong long-term demand. The company launched a €1.5 billion share buyback, part of a €6 billion plan through 2029, enhancing shareholder returns. CEO Fernando Fernandez highlighted growth across emerging markets and recovery in Latin America. Dividend forecast stands at 4.1%, supported by buybacks. Unilever's diversified product range and global footprint offer defensive qualities ideal for long-term ISA investors. However, uncertainty surrounds the planned sale of its foods business to McCormick, expected by mid-2027, posing potential volatility for shareholders.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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1 May 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: May 1, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: May 1, 2026, 1:44 AM EDT Unilever Q1 Results Boost Shares Amid Global Turmoil, Buyback Plan Supports Dividend May 1, 2026, 1:42 AM EDT. Unilever shares fell over 20% since February amid 2026 global turmoil but showed resilience with a 3.8% underlying sales growth in Q1. Despite currency headwinds, volume rose 2.9%, reflecting strong long-term demand. The company launched a €1.5 billion share buyback, part of a €6 billion plan through 2029, enhancing shareholder returns. CEO Fernando Fernandez highlighted growth across emerging markets and recovery in Latin America. Dividend forecast stands
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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