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Stock Market News 4 January 2026

TeraWulf (WULF) stock jumps nearly 11% as bitcoin miners rally — what traders watch next

TeraWulf (WULF) stock jumps nearly 11% as bitcoin miners rally — what traders watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 4, 2026, 10:19 ET — Market closed Shares of TeraWulf Inc (WULF) rose 10.8% on Friday to $12.74, a strong start to 2026 for the Nasdaq-listed bitcoin miner. The stock traded between $11.57 and $12.79 in the session. The move underscored renewed demand for high-beta crypto equities at the start of the year. Bitcoin was last up about 1.4% at $91,253, leaving miners’ stock gains well ahead of the token’s latest move. Investors also had fresh insider reports to parse. A batch of Form 4 filings posted late Friday showed new equity awards for several senior executives.
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Eli Lilly stock ends higher to start 2026 as traders eye JPM conference, earnings

Eli Lilly stock ends higher to start 2026 as traders eye JPM conference, earnings

NEW YORK, Jan 4, 2026, 10:17 ET — Market closed Eli Lilly and Co shares ended Friday up $5.44, or 0.5%, at $1,080.36, giving the drugmaker a firm start to 2026 as investors positioned for a packed run of healthcare catalysts in January and February. The move matters because Lilly is one of the market’s largest “growth” stocks — companies whose valuations lean heavily on future earnings — and traders are resetting positions after a year in which weight-loss drugs drove outsized gains across big pharma. Investing It also comes as Washington’s push to widen access to obesity drugs moves
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NexGen Energy stock jumps 11%: the next dates that matter for NXE

NexGen Energy stock jumps 11%: the next dates that matter for NXE

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 10:14 ET — Market closed NexGen Energy Ltd’s U.S.-listed shares (NXE) ended Friday up 11.4% at $10.25, after trading as high as $10.37. In Toronto, the stock closed at C$14.08, up 11.48%. Yahoo Finance The rally matters now because it comes at the start of 2026, when positioning shifts tend to amplify moves in smaller resource names. NexGen’s jump also pushed the stock to fresh highs for the past year, a level many short-term traders treat as a “breakout” signal. Zacks Sector momentum did heavy lifting. Canada’s TSX got a boost from uranium producers on
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JPMorgan stock closes higher to start 2026 — what investors watch before earnings

JPMorgan stock closes higher to start 2026 — what investors watch before earnings

NEW YORK, Jan 4, 2026, 10:20 ET — Market closed JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM.N) stock last closed up 1.0% at $325.48 on Friday, the first trading day of 2026. With U.S. markets shut for the weekend, focus shifts to JPMorgan’s fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 report on Tuesday, Jan. 13. The bank said results are due around 7:00 a.m. ET, followed by an 8:30 a.m. conference call. JPMorgan Chase The timing matters because JPMorgan, the biggest U.S. bank by assets, often sets the tone for bank earnings season. Investors use its numbers and outlook to gauge loan demand, trading activity
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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.
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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,
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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Stock Market Today

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026
Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Friday to $2.08 after a sharp drop the previous day, as attention shifted to a Feb. 17 shareholder vote on expanding authorized shares. The company failed to secure enough votes earlier this week and is urging overseas holders to participate. CEO Andy Marsh cited difficulties for European investors in casting ballots. A reverse stock split remains possible if the proposal fails.
AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

7 February 2026
AT&T shares closed down 0.7% at $27.13 on Friday, underperforming the S&P 500’s 1.97% gain. The company completed a $6.5 billion global notes sale this week, with maturities from 2031 to 2056 and coupons between 4.4% and 6%. Investors await delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data, along with T-Mobile’s upcoming earnings update.
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