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Stock Market 5 January 2026

Amazon stock: What to watch as analysts raise targets on Rufus AI and AWS

Amazon stock: What to watch as analysts raise targets on Rufus AI and AWS

Amazon shares rose 0.4% to $227.33 in premarket trading Monday after Evercore ISI reiterated a $335 target and Jefferies raised its target to $300. Analysts cited growth potential from Amazon’s AI shopping assistant and AWS. The company reports earnings Jan. 29. Over 250 million customers used the Rufus assistant in 2025, Amazon said.
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Micron stock jumps nearly 4% in premarket as MU extends Friday rally; $330 target in focus

Micron stock jumps nearly 4% in premarket as MU extends Friday rally; $330 target in focus

Micron Technology shares rose 3.85% in premarket trading Monday to $327.57, after closing Friday up 10.5%. Bernstein raised its price target to $330, citing strong demand for AI-related memory chips. The company’s annual meeting is set for Jan. 15, with its next earnings report due March 18. Micron last reported record quarterly revenue and a dividend payable Jan. 14.
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Surf Air Mobility stock jumps again in premarket after SurfOS update — what to watch next

Surf Air Mobility stock jumps again in premarket after SurfOS update — what to watch next

Surf Air Mobility (SRFM) climbed about 10% to $2.63 in premarket trading Monday, extending Friday’s 23% surge after announcing $26 million in SurfOS funding and an expanded Palantir partnership. The company’s stock traded above its previous high of $2.43, with investors watching if momentum holds ahead of earnings on March 26.
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Sandisk (SNDK) stock flat in premarket after 16% surge; new director and Jan. 29 earnings in focus

Sandisk (SNDK) stock flat in premarket after 16% surge; new director and Jan. 29 earnings in focus

Sandisk shares were little changed premarket Monday after closing up nearly 16% at $275.24 on Friday. The company named First Solar CFO Alexander R. Bradley to its board and audit committee, effective Dec. 30. Investors are watching Sandisk’s Jan. 29 earnings update and Monday’s ISM factory survey. Bradley reported no beneficial ownership of Sandisk securities, according to an SEC filing.
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AMD stock jumps in premarket as Lisa Su’s CES keynote and key U.S. data come into view

AMD stock jumps in premarket as Lisa Su’s CES keynote and key U.S. data come into view

AMD shares rose 2.6% to $229.18 in premarket trading Monday after a strong start to 2026. CEO Lisa Su will deliver the company’s CES keynote at 9:30 p.m. ET, outlining AI plans as investors watch for demand signals. Traders are also awaiting ISM factory data at 10 a.m. and Friday’s U.S. jobs report. AMD’s next earnings report is scheduled for Feb. 3.
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Sensex slips from record high as IT selloff and Trump tariff talk drag Nifty

Sensex slips from record high as IT selloff and Trump tariff talk drag Nifty

India’s Nifty 50 index hit a record high before closing down 0.30% at 26,250.3 on Monday; Sensex fell 0.38% to 85,439.62. IT stocks led declines after broker warnings and ahead of results, while U.S. tariff threats and geopolitical tensions weighed on sentiment. HDFC Bank slipped on slower deposit growth. Some stocks including Bharat Electronics and Nestle India bucked the trend.
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BP stock slips in premarket as oil dips on Venezuela turmoil — what investors watch next

BP stock slips in premarket as oil dips on Venezuela turmoil — what investors watch next

BP’s U.S.-listed shares fell 1.5% to $35.26 in premarket trading Monday as Brent crude dropped 0.8% to $60.26 a barrel and WTI slipped 0.9% to $56.79. Oil prices eased after the U.S. detained Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and maintained an embargo, while OPEC+ kept output steady. Investors await BP’s Feb. 10 results and Friday’s U.S. jobs report for further direction.
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ASML stock rises after Bernstein upgrade; DRAM upcycle thesis back in play ahead of earnings

ASML stock rises after Bernstein upgrade; DRAM upcycle thesis back in play ahead of earnings

ASML shares rose 3.2% in early Amsterdam trading after Bernstein upgraded the stock to “outperform” and raised its price target to 1,300 euros. Bernstein cited stronger DRAM investment and higher lithography intensity at the next node. ASML’s New York shares closed Friday up 8.7% at $1,163.78. Investors await ASML’s January 28 results for 2026 guidance.
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Shell plc stock slips in premarket as oil prices ease after Venezuela upheaval

Shell plc stock slips in premarket as oil prices ease after Venezuela upheaval

Shell’s U.S.-listed shares dropped 1.6% to $74.20 in premarket trading Monday, following a 2.7% rise Friday. The move came as oil prices slipped after Washington’s seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, with Brent crude down 0.8% to $60.26 a barrel. OPEC+ kept its output policy unchanged. Shell plans to complete a $3.5 billion share buyback before reporting results on Feb. 5.
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India bank stocks jump up to 8% as CSB Bank hits record high on Q3 update

India bank stocks jump up to 8% as CSB Bank hits record high on Q3 update

CSB Bank shares jumped 7.8% to a record high after reporting 21% deposit growth and a 29% rise in gross advances for the December quarter. Financial stocks rallied, with the BSE Financial Services index and major lenders like State Bank of India and Bank of Baroda hitting new highs. Ujjivan Small Finance Bank also posted strong deposit and loan growth, while its gross NPA ratio improved. Indian benchmark indexes were little changed overall.
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Valero Energy stock (VLO) jumps 5% in premarket as Trump’s Venezuela move shakes oil names

Valero Energy stock (VLO) jumps 5% in premarket as Trump’s Venezuela move shakes oil names

Valero shares surged 5.3% to $174.07 in premarket trading Monday after U.S. President Trump vowed to keep an embargo on Venezuelan oil exports. Oil prices slipped despite the turmoil, with Brent down 0.8% at $60.26 a barrel. Marathon Petroleum and Phillips 66 also posted strong early gains. Investors await U.S. factory-demand data and Valero’s Jan. 29 earnings.
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Occidental Petroleum stock rises premarket: OXY climbs after $9.7B OxyChem sale — what investors watch next

Occidental Petroleum stock rises premarket: OXY climbs after $9.7B OxyChem sale — what investors watch next

Occidental Petroleum shares rose 1.7% in premarket trading after closing a $9.7 billion cash sale of its OxyChem chemicals unit to Berkshire Hathaway. The company retains certain legacy liabilities tied to historical operations outside the sold facilities. Oil prices slipped, with Brent near $60.54 a barrel. Investors await Occidental’s next results, expected around Feb. 17.
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  • Loma Negra Faces Valuation Questions With 75.9x P/E Amid Mixed Financials
    March 25, 2026, 6:26 PM EDT. Loma Negra (NYSE:LOMA) shares showed mixed returns, rising 1.8% in one day and 8.9% over a week, but slipping over the past month. The cement producer's current price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 75.9x is vastly higher than the Global Basic Materials average of 14.3x and peer average of 21.9x. This rich valuation contrasts sharply with a recent 84.7% earnings decline and net margins shrinking from 22% to 2.8%. Analysts forecast strong earnings growth near 31%, creating tension between lofty price expectations and weak recent profits. Discounted cash flow analysis suggests a fair value closer to $7.95 versus the $10.97 price, highlighting possible overvaluation risks. Investors should weigh Loma Negra's long-term shareholder gains above 60% against these volatility and profitability signals.
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