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Stock Market News 4 January 2026

Hut 8 stock jumps 12% to start 2026 as Coinbase boosts bitcoin-backed credit line — what to watch next

Hut 8 stock jumps 12% to start 2026 as Coinbase boosts bitcoin-backed credit line — what to watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 4, 2026, 10:11 ET — Market closed Hut 8 Corp shares ended the first trading day of 2026 up 11.6% on Friday, a sharp move that put the bitcoin miner and data-center operator back on momentum screens heading into Monday’s open. The stock closed at $51.27. The move matters now because crypto-linked equities have been trading as high-beta proxies for bitcoin and for investors’ broader appetite for risk, and because miners have been leaning on financing to fund expansion without issuing new stock. A larger secured credit line can buy time and flexibility when funding conditions tighten.
Robinhood stock today: HOOD sets Feb. 10 earnings date as traders eye jobs data

Robinhood stock today: HOOD sets Feb. 10 earnings date as traders eye jobs data

NEW YORK, Jan 4, 2026, 10:12 ET — Market closed Robinhood Markets said it will report fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on Feb. 10 after the close, with a video call later that day featuring CEO Vlad Tenev and incoming CFO Shiv Verma. The Nasdaq-listed stock last ended up 1.9% at $115.21 on Friday. GlobeNewswire The date matters because Robinhood’s results tend to move quickly on shifts in retail trading appetite, especially when markets are volatile and investors are active in derivatives and crypto. The announcement also hands traders a clear catalyst after a sharp run over the past year,
Sandisk stock jumps 16% after board move; SNDK earnings date now the next test

Sandisk stock jumps 16% after board move; SNDK earnings date now the next test

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 10:10 ET — Market closed. Sandisk Corp shares ended Friday up 15.9% at $275.24, the last close before U.S. markets shut for the weekend. The move followed the company’s announcement that it added First Solar Chief Financial Officer Alexander R. Bradley to its board. Nasdaq The jump matters because Sandisk has become a high-beta way to play the data-storage trade after a breakout year in 2025. It joined the S&P 500 in late November, pulling more index-linked money into the name and amplifying moves around headlines. News Release Archive With the next earnings report less
Oracle (ORCL) stock: What to know before Monday as the dividend date nears

Oracle (ORCL) stock: What to know before Monday as the dividend date nears

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 10:15 ET — Market closed Oracle Corp (ORCL.N) shares finished Friday up 0.41% at $195.71, leaving the stock near $196 heading into Monday’s reopening. Nasdaq The next near-term trigger for the stock is the dividend timeline, with traders often positioning around the “ex-dividend” date — the first session when new buyers no longer qualify for the payout. Dividend That matters now because Oracle has been trading with a sharper risk premium than many large-cap software peers since its December results, as investors weigh whether heavy spending on cloud capacity will translate into durable cash flow.
AppLovin stock slides into Monday after 8% drop — what investors watch next

AppLovin stock slides into Monday after 8% drop — what investors watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 4, 2026, 10:11 ET — Market closed AppLovin shares ended Friday’s session down 8.2% at $618.32, leaving the mobile advertising company heading into Monday under pressure after a bruising start to 2026. Investing The slide matters now because AppLovin was one of last year’s standout winners, and the new-year reset is testing how much conviction remains after a rapid run-up. The drop also pulled the stock below its 50-day moving average, the average closing price over the past 50 sessions that many traders use to judge short- to mid-term momentum. Barron’s It also lands as investors brace
Riot Platforms stock jumps 12% as CFO change and data-center incentives come into focus

Riot Platforms stock jumps 12% as CFO change and data-center incentives come into focus

NEW YORK, Jan 4, 2026, 09:58 ET — Market closed Riot Platforms shares jumped 11.8% on Friday, the last trading day, after a regulatory filing detailed a chief financial officer transition and changes to executive incentives tied to the company’s push into data-center development. The stock ended at $14.16. Yahoo Finance The move matters because investors have been watching bitcoin miners for signs they can broaden revenue beyond the coin’s boom-and-bust cycle. Riot’s updated pay scorecard leans harder into data-center metrics that depend on signing a customer to lease capacity. It also comes as crypto-linked equities continue to trade with
National Stock Exchange of India today: Nifty 50 record close sets up earnings, Budget watch

National Stock Exchange of India today: Nifty 50 record close sets up earnings, Budget watch

NEW YORK, Jan 4, 2026, 09:47 ET — Market closed India’s Nifty 50 index on the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) ended Friday at a record closing high, capping the first trading week of 2026 with broad buying in banks, metals and autos. mint The benchmark is heading into the December-quarter results season near peak levels, lifting the stakes for companies’ outlook on demand and margins. Budget positioning is also building after local media reported the government is still finalising the schedule for the Union Budget, traditionally presented on Feb. 1. Business Today “Whether they hold on to these
Netflix stock closes down nearly 3% into weekend as Warner deal and Jan. 20 earnings loom

Netflix stock closes down nearly 3% into weekend as Warner deal and Jan. 20 earnings loom

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 10:00 ET — Market closed Netflix (NFLX) shares ended Friday down 2.95% at $90.99, extending a pullback that has left the stock nursing a steep decline since early December. StockAnalysis The move matters now because Netflix’s next major catalyst — fourth-quarter results and management’s 2026 outlook — is less than three weeks away, with investors looking for evidence that core streaming momentum can offset deal uncertainty. Netflix It also comes as the market’s early-2026 tone has put pressure on growth stocks. Treasury yields moved higher on Friday as investors looked ahead to upcoming economic data,
Grupo BMV stock rises on Friday even as Mexico’s benchmark slips — what to watch next

Grupo BMV stock rises on Friday even as Mexico’s benchmark slips — what to watch next

MEXICO CITY, Jan 4, 2026, 09:36 ET — Market closed Shares of Mexico stock exchange operator Grupo BMV closed higher on Friday, rising 1.4% to 37.54 pesos, even as the broader market slipped ahead of the first full week of 2026. Yahoo Finance The move matters because the exchange’s earnings are closely tied to market activity. When trading and fundraising pick up, the group typically benefits through transaction fees, listing fees and market-data revenue — a mix investors will start re-pricing as the reporting season nears. Mexico’s benchmark S&P/BMV IPC index ended Friday down 0.26% at 64,141.36. The index finished
Intel stock jumps 6.7% to start 2026 — CES “Panther Lake” debut is next catalyst for INTC

Intel stock jumps 6.7% to start 2026 — CES “Panther Lake” debut is next catalyst for INTC

NEW YORK, Jan 4, 2026, 09:56 ET — Market closed Intel (INTC.O) shares last closed up 6.7% on Friday at $39.38, adding $2.48 a share ahead of the weekend shutdown. The move set Intel up for a catalyst-heavy week in U.S. chips as CES 2026 opens on Monday in Las Vegas, where the company plans a launch event for its Core Ultra Series 3 PC processors, code-named Panther Lake. Intel That matters now because Intel is trying to prove its turnaround is translating into a steadier product cadence and stronger demand for new PCs, while it invests heavily in a
Tadawul Group stock slides as oil drags Saudi market; new chairman named

Tadawul Group stock slides as oil drags Saudi market; new chairman named

RIYADH, Jan 4, 2026, 09:37 ET — Market closed Shares of Saudi Tadawul Group Holding Co, the operator of the Saudi Stock Exchange, fell 2.91% to 136.70 riyals in Sunday’s trade. The board appointed Mazen Abdulrazzaq Al Romaihas as chairman and Yazeed Abdulrahman Al Humaid as vice chairman for a four-year term starting Jan. 2, a bourse filing showed. The group has reported softer profitability, with nine-month 2025 net profit down 40.79% to 299.40 million riyals. Mubasher Info The move matters because Tadawul Group’s earnings are tightly linked to market activity: more trading and more listings typically translate into higher
AMD stock jumps 4% into CES week as Lisa Su keynote nears

AMD stock jumps 4% into CES week as Lisa Su keynote nears

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 09:52 ET — Market closed Advanced Micro Devices (AMD.O) shares closed up about 4.3% at $223.47 on Friday, after trading between $217.01 and $227.05 with roughly 36.4 million shares changing hands. The move left chip stocks in focus heading into the first full week of 2026, as investors look for a fresh driver after thin holiday trading. “The market is looking for direction,” said Matthew Maley, chief market strategist at Miller Tabak, with traders also watching the U.S. employment report due Jan. 9 and the consumer price index release on Jan. 13. Reuters A near-term

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Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell Friday after the company announced a $200 billion AI infrastructure plan for 2026, exceeding analyst expectations and reviving investor concerns about profitability. Combined 2026 capex flagged by Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta now tops $630 billion. Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom shares surged on the news, while software and data firms remained under pressure.
Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

7 February 2026
Nvidia surged 7.8% Friday, leading a chip stock rally that pushed the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The PHLX semiconductor index gained 5.7% as Advanced Micro Devices rose 8.3% and Broadcom 7.1%. Amazon fell 5.6% after projecting $200 billion in 2026 capital spending. Investors weighed a $600 billion AI infrastructure outlay against sharp losses in software shares.
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