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Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY) stock jumps on UBS upgrade as investors look to January catalysts

Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY) stock jumps on UBS upgrade as investors look to January catalysts

Bristol Myers Squibb shares jumped 4.2% to $56.72 after UBS upgraded the stock to “buy” and raised its price target to $65. UBS cited upcoming catalysts but noted ongoing patent-expiry pressure through 2028. Trading volume exceeded averages as the stock outperformed peers on a down market day. Investors await the company’s Jan. 12 J.P. Morgan conference appearance and Feb. 5 quarterly results.
8 January 2026
Rocket Companies stock holds near 52-week high after Barclays target hike; mortgage apps drop

Rocket Companies stock holds near 52-week high after Barclays target hike; mortgage apps drop

Rocket Companies shares closed up 0.3% at $21.28 after volatile trading on heavy volume, with the stock up about 10% year-to-date. Barclays raised its price target to $22 but maintained a neutral rating. Mortgage applications fell 9.7% over the holiday-adjusted period, even as rates dropped to 6.25%. Director Matthew Rizik sold 5,000 shares under a pre-set trading plan.
Adobe stock rises as holiday online sales hit $257.8B and AI shopping traffic jumpsAdobeAdobe stock rises as holiday online sales hit $257.8B and AI shopping traffic jumps

Adobe stock rises as holiday online sales hit $257.8B and AI shopping traffic jumpsAdobeAdobe stock rises as holiday online sales hit $257.8B and AI shopping traffic jumps

Adobe shares rose 0.6% to $338.10 after its data showed U.S. online holiday spending hit $257.8 billion, beating forecasts. Buy-now-pay-later drove $20 billion in sales, and retail sites saw a 693% jump in AI shopping assistant traffic. Jefferies cut its rating on Adobe to Hold, citing rising competition from AI tools. The stock remains 28% below its 52-week high.
Verizon stock near $40: payrolls report, dividend date and Jan. 30 earnings in focus

Verizon stock near $40: payrolls report, dividend date and Jan. 30 earnings in focus

Verizon shares closed down 0.4% at $40.13 Wednesday, then edged to $40.15 after hours. The company will pay a 69-cent quarterly dividend on Feb. 2 to holders of record Jan. 12. Investors await Friday’s U.S. payrolls report and Verizon’s fourth-quarter results set for Jan. 30. A California hearing on the Frontier deal is also scheduled for Jan. 12.
D-Wave Quantum stock (QBTS) slides after $550 million Quantum Circuits deal puts dilution in focus

D-Wave Quantum stock (QBTS) slides after $550 million Quantum Circuits deal puts dilution in focus

D-Wave Quantum shares fell 3.4% to $30.20 after announcing a $550 million deal to acquire Quantum Circuits, split between $250 million cash and $300 million in stock. The agreement uses a VWAP collar to set share count and requires antitrust and NYSE approval. The deal aims to bring superconducting gate-model systems to market in 2026. Trading volume reached 36.5 million shares.
AT&T stock dips again as downgrade and spectrum filings sharpen focus on Jan. 28 earnings

AT&T stock dips again as downgrade and spectrum filings sharpen focus on Jan. 28 earnings

AT&T shares fell 1.5% to $23.97 Wednesday after Arete Research cut the stock to sell and set a $20 target. The company announced new 5G connected-car deals with Mitsubishi and iM Media Labs at CES. AT&T is seeking more 3.45 GHz spectrum and plans to move its headquarters to Plano, Texas by late 2028. Investors await fourth-quarter results on Jan. 28, with analysts expecting 47 cents per share in earnings.
Synopsys stock rises after CES automotive push as AI trade returns to tech

Synopsys stock rises after CES automotive push as AI trade returns to tech

Synopsys shares rose 2.2% to $519.70 in after-hours trading Wednesday after unveiling new automotive engineering tools and partnerships at CES 2026. The company highlighted updates to sensor simulation and virtual developer kits, plus work with Samsung and the FIA. A securities class action remains pending in federal court. Synopsys will present next at the Needham Growth Conference on Jan. 15.
SoFi stock steadies after $1.6 billion share sale as BofA stays cautious ahead of earnings

SoFi stock steadies after $1.6 billion share sale as BofA stays cautious ahead of earnings

SoFi shares edged up 0.1% to $27 in after-hours trading Wednesday, staying below the recent $27.50 offering price. Underwriters exercised an option to buy extra shares, bringing the total sold to nearly 57.8 million. Bank of America resumed coverage at underperform, while Barclays raised its target to $28. Investors await SoFi’s Jan. 30 earnings report.
Accenture plc stock slips after Faculty AI deal; what traders watch next

Accenture plc stock slips after Faculty AI deal; what traders watch next

Accenture agreed to acquire UK-based AI firm Faculty, adding over 400 staff; terms were not disclosed, but the Financial Times reported a value above $1 billion. Shares closed down 0.7% at $273.98 and were flat after hours. CEO Mauro Macchi sold 500 shares at $280 each under a pre-arranged plan. Investors await U.S. jobs data and Accenture’s Jan. 28 shareholder meeting.

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  • Avalyn Pharma Rings Nasdaq Opening Bell Highlighting Pulmonary Fibrosis Treatment Advances
    April 30, 2026, 6:32 PM EDT. Avalyn Pharma (Nasdaq: AVLN) marked a milestone by ringing the Opening Bell at Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square. CEO Lyn Baranowski led the ceremony, spotlighting the company's efforts to develop optimized inhaled formulations of antifibrotic drugs. These medicines target pulmonary fibrosis, a rare and serious respiratory disease. Avalyn aims to transform treatment paradigms with these innovations. The event underscores Avalyn's focus on rare lung conditions and growing presence in the biotech sector.

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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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