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CoreWeave stock rises as Wells Fargo trims target and insiders signal sales

CoreWeave stock rises as Wells Fargo trims target and insiders signal sales

CoreWeave shares rose 1.6% to $78.43 in midday Nasdaq trading Thursday after Wells Fargo cut its price target to $125 but kept a buy rating. Truist began coverage at Hold, citing growth and spending risks. CEO Michael Intrator filed to sell 61,386 shares worth about $4.7 million. The stock has swung sharply amid concerns over debt, data center delays, and AI infrastructure demand.
Coinbase stock rises on BofA upgrade even as bitcoin slips toward $90,000

Coinbase stock rises on BofA upgrade even as bitcoin slips toward $90,000

Coinbase shares rose 1.4% to $249.42 after Bank of America upgraded the stock to “Buy” and set a $340 target. Bitcoin fell 2.3% to about $90,500, pressuring crypto-linked stocks. Director Frederick R. Wilson sold 10,000 Coinbase shares on Jan. 2, according to an SEC filing. Investors are watching Friday’s U.S. jobs report and Coinbase’s next earnings, expected Feb. 19.
Smurfit Westrock stock jumps 8% as analysts flag North America “reset” and packaging peers climb

Smurfit Westrock stock jumps 8% as analysts flag North America “reset” and packaging peers climb

Smurfit Westrock shares rose 8% to $42.91 Thursday afternoon, rebounding after a sharp drop and following a TipRanks report on a profit-focused “reset” in North America. Other packaging stocks also gained, while the S&P 500 was little changed. The stock remains about 29% below its 52-week high. Traders are watching if it can hold above $40 after recent volatility.
RTX stock swings after Trump calls for $1.5 trillion military budget, targets buybacks

RTX stock swings after Trump calls for $1.5 trillion military budget, targets buybacks

RTX Corp shares rose 1.3% to $188.09 Thursday after President Trump called for a $1.5 trillion 2027 Pentagon budget and ordered a halt to defense contractor dividends and buybacks until weapons are delivered “on time and on budget.” Trump singled out RTX’s Raytheon unit as “least responsive” and threatened contract cuts. RTX warned investors against a $130 mini-tender offer from Tutanota LLC. Fourth-quarter results are due Jan. 27.
Simply Good Foods stock jumps on Q1 results and a bigger buyback plan as margins bite

Simply Good Foods stock jumps on Q1 results and a bigger buyback plan as margins bite

Simply Good Foods shares jumped 8.5% after reporting quarterly adjusted earnings of 39 cents a share on $340.2 million in sales, both above analyst forecasts. Net income fell to $25.3 million and gross margin dropped to 32.3% as tariffs and input costs weighed. The board expanded its share repurchase program by $200 million. Quest sales rose 9.6%, while Atkins fell 16.5% and OWYN slipped 3.3%.
Ford stock jumps nearly 5% as Piper Sandler upgrades, 2028 “eyes-off” tech plan in focus

Ford stock jumps nearly 5% as Piper Sandler upgrades, 2028 “eyes-off” tech plan in focus

Ford shares jumped 4.7% to $14.39 midday Thursday after Piper Sandler upgraded the stock and raised its price target to $16. Ford reported 2025 U.S. sales up 6% and hybrid sales up nearly 22%, while electric-vehicle growth slowed. The company recalled over 45,000 Mustang Mach-E SUVs for a software issue. Investors await Ford’s next earnings report on Feb. 10.
8 January 2026
Tecnoglass stock rebounds nearly 8% after Apogee outlook cut — what investors watch next

Tecnoglass stock rebounds nearly 8% after Apogee outlook cut — what investors watch next

Tecnoglass shares jumped nearly 8% to $51.75 in late morning New York trading Thursday, recovering from earlier volatility. The rally followed rival Apogee’s lowered 2026 forecast, which cited a $0.30 per-share tariff impact. Investors are watching Tecnoglass’s upcoming dividend and late-February results window. Apogee shares also rebounded, rising 4.3% after a sharp drop Wednesday.
Northrop Grumman stock rebounds as Trump buyback ban meets $1.5 trillion defense budget pitch

Northrop Grumman stock rebounds as Trump buyback ban meets $1.5 trillion defense budget pitch

Northrop Grumman shares rose 3.8% to $598.96 midday Thursday after President Trump ordered defense contractors to halt dividends and buybacks until weapons output improves. The stock rebounded as Trump also called for a $1.5 trillion military budget in 2027 and Northrop announced new Navy and Marine Corps contracts for rocket motors and uncrewed aircraft.
Bloom Energy stock jumps after AEP flags a $2.65 billion fuel-cell buy — what investors are watching next

Bloom Energy stock jumps after AEP flags a $2.65 billion fuel-cell buy — what investors are watching next

Bloom Energy shares rose 9% to $117.63 after American Electric Power agreed to buy solid oxide fuel cells in a $2.65 billion deal. AEP plans to build a fuel cell power plant near Cheyenne, Wyoming, and signed a 20-year offtake agreement with an undisclosed customer. AEP shares gained 1.6%. FuelCell Energy, Plug Power, and Ballard Power saw smaller moves.
Lam Research stock slips below $200 as chip gear makers slide; jobs report looms

Lam Research stock slips below $200 as chip gear makers slide; jobs report looms

Lam Research shares fell 2.2% to $198.62 Thursday, tracking a broader semiconductor decline as Applied Materials and ASML also dropped. Treasury yields rose after U.S. jobless claims edged higher and productivity jumped. Cantor Fitzgerald raised its Lam price target to $265, citing strong wafer equipment demand. Investors await Friday’s U.S. jobs report and Lam’s Jan. 28 earnings call.
Lockheed Martin stock jumps on Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense-budget call after payout-ban scare

Lockheed Martin stock jumps on Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense-budget call after payout-ban scare

Lockheed Martin shares jumped 5.2% to $522.56 after President Trump proposed a $1.5 trillion military budget for 2027. Trump also signed an executive order restricting contractor dividends and buybacks until performance improves. Lockheed reported record F-35 deliveries in 2025 and a new PAC-3 missile deal with the Department of War. Investors await Lockheed’s earnings on Jan. 29.

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  • Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) Shares Show Volatile Swings Amid Valuation Debate
    April 30, 2026, 10:01 PM EDT. Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) stock surged 12% over the past week and nearly 21% in a month, yet it posted a 25.87% decline over 90 days amid mixed long-term returns. Trading around $10.20, the steel and iron ore miner remains about 22% undervalued against a $13.08 fair value estimate from Simply Wall St's model, which factors in cost cuts and tariff impacts. The company reported $18.9 billion in revenue but a $1.2 billion loss, raising questions over its earnings outlook amid industry and regulatory uncertainties such as potential tariff changes. Investors weighing CLF's prospects must consider its cost-saving initiatives and potential risks from decarbonization pressures on its blast furnace operations. The stock's valuation hinges on assumptions around margin improvements and future earnings multiples, with a 12.33% discount rate applied in the current model.

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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.
Nvidia Stock Falls as Google and Amazon AI Chip Push Tests the AI Trade

Nvidia Stock Falls as Google and Amazon AI Chip Push Tests the AI Trade

30 April 2026
Nvidia shares dropped 4.6% to $199.57 Thursday as investors reacted to Alphabet and Amazon expanding sales of their own AI chips. Alphabet reported Google Cloud revenue up 63% and began selling TPU chips directly to customers. AMD and Broadcom shares rose 5.1% and 3.0%, respectively. Amazon said its Trainium chip line secured $225 billion in revenue commitments.
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