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Stock Market News 3 January 2026

NextEra Energy stock rises after NEE reaffirms earnings, dividend targets ahead of January investor meetings

NextEra Energy stock rises after NEE reaffirms earnings, dividend targets ahead of January investor meetings

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 17:13 ET — Market closed NextEra Energy (NEE) shares rose 0.8% to $80.93 at Friday’s close after the utility reaffirmed its long-term earnings and dividend growth targets ahead of January investor meetings. A regulatory filing showed NextEra kept its 2025 adjusted earnings per share outlook at $3.62 to $3.70 and its 2026 target at $3.92…
Occidental Petroleum stock ends up 3% after $9.7B OxyChem sale to Berkshire closes — what investors watch next

Occidental Petroleum stock ends up 3% after $9.7B OxyChem sale to Berkshire closes — what investors watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 17:21 ET — Market closed Occidental Petroleum Corp shares ended Friday up 3.06% at $42.38 after the company said it completed the sale of its chemicals business, OxyChem, to Berkshire Hathaway for $9.7 billion in cash. Oxy The deal matters now because it delivers a large cash infusion as oil markets start 2026 with oversupply…
AeroVironment (AVAV) stock jumps nearly 6% as Iran headlines lift defense shares — what to watch next

AeroVironment (AVAV) stock jumps nearly 6% as Iran headlines lift defense shares — what to watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 17:12 ET — Market closed AeroVironment shares rose 5.9% to $256.19 in Friday’s session, the first trading day of 2026. The stock finished near the top of its intraday range. The drone maker led a broader lift in defense shares after President Donald Trump warned the U.S. might intervene in Iran if authorities used lethal…
Shell stock jumps to start 2026 as buyback update lands ahead of OPEC+ meeting

Shell stock jumps to start 2026 as buyback update lands ahead of OPEC+ meeting

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 17:02 ET — Market closed Shell’s U.S.-listed shares (SHEL) rose $1.96, or 2.7%, to close at $75.44 on Friday, the first U.S. trading day of 2026. BP gained 3.2%, Exxon Mobil rose 1.9% and Chevron added 2.3%. The move matters because integrated oil majors are beginning the year with investor attention still anchored on cash…
Valero (VLO) stock price today: shares close higher to start 2026 as oil settles near $60

Valero (VLO) stock price today: shares close higher to start 2026 as oil settles near $60

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 16:59 ET — Market closed Valero Energy Corp shares rose 1.55% to close at $165.31 on Friday, the first trading day of 2026. U.S. equity markets were closed on Saturday. The early-year tape matters for refiners because investors are resetting positions after crude posted its steepest annual drop since 2020. Refining stocks often trade on…
ConocoPhillips stock jumps 3.3% as oil steadies; Venezuela and OPEC+ headlines are next

ConocoPhillips stock jumps 3.3% as oil steadies; Venezuela and OPEC+ headlines are next

NEW YORK, January 3, 2026, 16:55 ET — Market closed ConocoPhillips (COP) shares rose 3.3% to close at $96.70 on Friday, after trading between $93.13 and $96.94. About 7.0 million shares changed hands. Yahoo Finance The rally put the Houston-based producer back within range of the $100 level as investors reopened positions after the New Year holiday. For oil-focused producers,…
Chipotle stock today: CMG breaks losing streak as Mizuho lifts target, earnings in view

Chipotle stock today: CMG breaks losing streak as Mizuho lifts target, earnings in view

NEW YORK, January 3, 2026, 17:01 ET — Market closed With U.S. markets closed on Saturday, Chipotle Mexican Grill shares (NYSE: CMG) last ended up 1.3% at $37.49. The stock traded between $36.75 and $37.67 and changed hands about 12.8 million shares. At Friday’s close, Chipotle was valued at roughly $52.5 billion and traded at about 34 times trailing earnings,…
Wingstop (WING) stock jumps nearly 8% to start 2026 as Stephens flags it a “Best Idea”

Wingstop (WING) stock jumps nearly 8% to start 2026 as Stephens flags it a “Best Idea”

NEW YORK, January 3, 2026, 16:55 ET — Market closed Wingstop Inc shares closed up 7.7% at $256.84 on Friday, the first full U.S. trading session of 2026, after swinging sharply higher through the day. The gain stood out in a session that left the S&P 500 up 0.2% while the Nasdaq slipped 0.03%, according to a Reuters market wrap.…
CAVA stock jumps 3% to start 2026 as Wall Street steadies; earnings timing in focus

CAVA stock jumps 3% to start 2026 as Wall Street steadies; earnings timing in focus

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 16:57 ET — Market closed Shares of Cava Group Inc (CAVA) rose 3.17% on Friday, closing at $60.55 on the New York Stock Exchange. Zacks The move came as U.S. stocks opened 2026 mostly higher, with the Dow and S&P 500 snapping a four-session losing streak. “Buy the dip, sell the rip,” is the mindset…
DoorDash stock falls as co-founder trust signals $20.6 million share-sale plan

DoorDash stock falls as co-founder trust signals $20.6 million share-sale plan

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 16:45 ET — Market closed DoorDash shares closed down 3% on Friday at $219.79, lagging a steadier broader market into the weekend. The stock drew attention after a late-day SEC filing showed a trust tied to director Stanley Tang planned a sale of up to about $20.6 million of DoorDash stock. Streetinsider The filings land…
Eaton stock price today: ETN snaps losing streak as industrials lift 2026 start

Eaton stock price today: ETN snaps losing streak as industrials lift 2026 start

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 16:31 ET — Market closed Eaton Corporation plc (NYSE:ETN) shares rose 2.76% on Friday to close at $327.31, bouncing with other industrial names on the first trading day of 2026. The stock traded between $320.35 and $328.33, with about 2.56 million shares changing hands. The move matters because Eaton sits at the center of electrification…
S&P Global stock drops again to start 2026 — here’s what SPGI investors watch next

S&P Global stock drops again to start 2026 — here’s what SPGI investors watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 16:30 ET — Market closed S&P Global Inc. shares fell about $10, or 1.9%, to $512.66 on Friday. The stock traded between $511.36 and $524.34 and saw volume of about 1.6 million shares. The pullback matters now because S&P Global sits close to the plumbing of markets. Investors often treat the stock as a read-through…

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  • Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH) Valuation Seen Undervalued Amid Share Price Drop
    January 31, 2026, 3:59 PM EST. Booz Allen Hamilton Holding (BAH) has experienced a 30% decline in total shareholder return over the past year, with a recent 14% drop in the last 7 days. Despite this, analysts highlight a value score of 5 and an indicated intrinsic discount of about 45%, suggesting the stock may be undervalued. The company's last close at $88.42 falls below its fair value estimate of $101.50. Booz Allen is well positioned to benefit from increased federal investments in digital transformation, AI, and cybersecurity. However, risks like government procurement delays and fixed price contract pressures could impact future earnings and margins. Investors are urged to consider these factors when reassessing Booz Allen's valuation.
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