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

Stock Market Today 09.01.2026

Valero Energy closed at $185.28, about 39% below its DCF-derived value of $305.46 per share, with trailing free cash flow near $4 billion. Wyndham Hotels ended at $81.11, roughly 27% under its $110.96 intrinsic value. HORIBA trades at ¥16,470, near SWS fair value, with earnings up 13.6% year over year. Manulife TERM:CA received updated AI trading signals, with ratings Neutral across all horizons.
9 January 2026
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P&G stock rises after Crest toothpaste label deal in Texas puts PG back in focus

P&G stock rises after Crest toothpaste label deal in Texas puts PG back in focus

Procter & Gamble shares rose 2.5% to $141.53 after agreeing with Texas officials to change Crest children’s toothpaste packaging to clarify dosing. The rollout began Jan. 1, with P&G required to comply for five years. Piper Sandler started coverage at Neutral with a $150 target; TD Cowen cut its target to $150. Investors await Friday’s U.S. jobs report and P&G’s earnings on Jan. 22.
9 January 2026
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D-Wave Quantum stock slips as $550 million Quantum Circuits deal puts dilution in focus

D-Wave Quantum stock slips as $550 million Quantum Circuits deal puts dilution in focus

D-Wave Quantum shares fell 3.1% Thursday after announcing a $550 million cash-and-stock deal to acquire Quantum Circuits. The stock traded between $28.66 and $30.44 on volume of 38.7 million shares. The deal’s stock portion uses a 10-day VWAP with a collar between $22.30 and $39.03 per share. Closing is expected in late January, pending antitrust review and shareholder approval.
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Why Qualcomm stock moved: Volkswagen’s 2027 chip plan and Samsung 2nm talks

Why Qualcomm stock moved: Volkswagen’s 2027 chip plan and Samsung 2nm talks

Qualcomm shares rose 0.9% to $181.87 Thursday after Volkswagen named it main chip supplier for a new software platform launching in 2027. The stock traded between $176.51 and $184.29. Qualcomm is also in talks with Samsung to manufacture chips using a two-nanometre process. Investors await Friday’s U.S. jobs report and Qualcomm’s Feb. 4 earnings.
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UnitedHealth stock rises as lawmakers summon insurers; UNH earnings date now in focus

UnitedHealth stock rises as lawmakers summon insurers; UNH earnings date now in focus

U.S. House committees summoned UnitedHealth and four other insurers to testify on coverage affordability Jan. 22. UnitedHealth shares rose 1.5% to $346.85 after Wolfe Research raised its price target to $400. The company reports 2025 earnings and 2026 guidance Jan. 27. Senators also accused UnitedHealth of withholding documents in a nursing home care probe.
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Goldman Sachs stock slips after Apple Card handoff to JPMorgan — what Wall Street watches next

Goldman Sachs stock slips after Apple Card handoff to JPMorgan — what Wall Street watches next

Goldman Sachs will transfer the Apple Card program to JPMorgan Chase over 24 months, ending its role as issuer. Goldman expects a $0.46 boost to Q4 2025 EPS, offset by $2.26 billion in loan markdowns and contract costs. GS shares fell 0.66% to $934.83 Thursday. JPMorgan said it will take on over $20 billion in card balances and book a $2.2 billion credit loss provision.
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Seagate stock tumbles nearly 8% as AI-storage trade cools ahead of payrolls

Seagate stock tumbles nearly 8% as AI-storage trade cools ahead of payrolls

Seagate shares dropped 7.7% to $284.47 on Thursday, deepening a two-day slide among storage stocks as investors reduced tech exposure ahead of Friday’s U.S. jobs report. SanDisk fell 5.4% and Western Digital lost 6.1%. A U.S. appeals court revived Seagate’s antitrust claims against NHK Spring after the close. Seagate reports earnings January 20 and guided for Q2 revenue of $2.70 billion.
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AST SpaceMobile stock snaps back after Scotiabank downgrade whipsaws Wall Street

AST SpaceMobile stock snaps back after Scotiabank downgrade whipsaws Wall Street

AST SpaceMobile shares rose 5.6% to $90.56 Thursday, rebounding after an analyst downgrade sent the stock tumbling the day before. Scotiabank cut its rating to underperform, citing slow service rollout and a lack of retail customers, while Bank of America raised its price target to $100. The stock remains volatile ahead of Friday’s U.S. jobs report and the company’s expected earnings in March.
9 January 2026
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Home Depot (HD) stock jumps as Trump targets mortgage rates; payrolls, earnings loom

Home Depot (HD) stock jumps as Trump targets mortgage rates; payrolls, earnings loom

Home Depot shares jumped about 3% to $359.56 in after-hours trading Thursday, among the Dow’s top movers, after President Trump announced a $200 billion mortgage bond purchase to lower rates. Lowe’s and Sherwin-Williams also rose. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, named to handle the bond buy, had under $17 billion in cash as of September 30. Home Depot reports fourth-quarter earnings February 24.
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  • Avalyn Pharma upsizes IPO to $300 million, Alector halts study with GSK
    May 1, 2026, 12:10 AM EDT. Avalyn Pharma, a Boston-based biotech, is raising $300 million by selling 16.5 million shares at $18 each in an upsized initial public offering (IPO). The capital raise aims to fund its drug development programs. Separately, Alector, in partnership with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), has terminated another clinical study, though further details remain limited. These moves reflect ongoing volatility and strategic shifts within the biotech sector as firms adjust pipelines and capital strategies amid challenging market conditions.

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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, 12:12 AM EDT Avalyn Pharma upsizes IPO to $300 million, Alector halts study with GSK May 1, 2026, 12:10 AM EDT. Avalyn Pharma, a Boston-based biotech, is raising $300 million by selling 16.5 million shares at $18 each in an upsized initial public offering (IPO). The capital raise aims to fund its drug development programs. Separately, Alector, in partnership with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), has terminated another clinical study, though further details remain limited. These moves reflect ongoing volatility and strategic shifts within the biotech sector as firms adjust pipelines
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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