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Stock Market News 3 January 2026

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, shifts in crude prices and policy headlines can drive outsized moves in equities. That sensitivity matters now as the market weighs a potentially well-supplied oil balance against flashpoints that can disrupt supply. The U.S. Energy Information Administration forecast Brent would
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, a price-to-earnings ratio that compares the share price with per-share profit. Friday’s gain snapped a four-day losing streak and came as the S&P 500 and Dow finished higher, MarketWatch data showed. Chipotle also outperformed McDonald’s, Starbucks and Yum Brands, but
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. The move matters because it resets positioning early in the year for a high-valuation restaurant name that has shown outsized daily swings. Wingstop’s jump coincided with Stephens naming the company among its 2026 “Best Ideas,” a list of stocks the
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 investors are seeing, Joe Mazzola, head of trading and derivatives strategy at Charles Schwab, told Reuters. Reuters For Cava, the bounce matters because investors remain focused on demand and profitability at fast-casual restaurant chains as consumers watch spending. In November,
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 at the start of a new year when investors are quick to scrutinize insider activity and liquidity, especially in higher-valuation consumer and technology names. On Friday, stocks finished mixed and Treasury yields ticked higher, a backdrop that can amplify moves
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 spending, supplying equipment that helps utilities, factories and data centers distribute power. Investors favored value — more cyclical, cash-generating stocks — tied to AI infrastructure even as U.S. Treasury yields moved higher into the close. Reuters With economic data releases
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 on credit-market activity and corporate spending on data and analytics, both of which can turn quickly when rate expectations shift. The decline also landed as Wall Street tried to shake off a late-2025 slide and reset positions for the new
Coca-Cola stock drops on Atlanta layoff notice — here’s what KO traders watch next

Coca-Cola stock drops on Atlanta layoff notice — here’s what KO traders watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 16:33 ET — Market closed Coca-Cola shares slipped on Friday, underperforming a modestly higher broader market, after a notice showed the beverage maker is preparing a round of job cuts at its Atlanta corporate headquarters. CBS News The filing matters now because investors are starting 2026 looking for clearer signs of cost discipline across large consumer companies, even as demand holds up and interest-rate expectations shift. TCSG It also lands as traders position for a run of market-moving data points next week that can reset expectations for Federal Reserve policy, a key driver for defensive
PayPal stock slips to start 2026 as CEO leans into AI payments — what traders watch next

PayPal stock slips to start 2026 as CEO leans into AI payments — what traders watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 16:19 ET — Market closed PayPal Holdings Inc shares (PYPL) ended the first trading session of 2026 lower, closing down about 0.4% at $58.14 on Friday. The stock finished 24 cents below its Dec. 31 close of $58.38, according to the company’s historical quote. The move left PayPal trading near the lower end of its recent range, keeping focus on how quickly management can reignite growth. CEO Alex Chriss told The Times he wants to push harder in the UK, including plans for PayPal-branded debit and credit cards and a loyalty programme called PayPal+. Chriss
Constellation Energy stock rebounds as 2026 begins; what CEG investors watch next

Constellation Energy stock rebounds as 2026 begins; what CEG investors watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 16:26 ET — Market closed Constellation Energy Corp shares ended Friday up 3.67% at $366.25, a reversal after four straight down sessions. MarketWatch The move tracked a modest rebound in U.S. equities on the first trading day of 2026, with the Dow and S&P 500 finishing higher and utilities among the gaining sectors, Reuters reported. Reuters Why it matters now: Constellation has become a high-profile utility name in the AI-era power-demand trade, and the stock has shown sharper swings as investors reassess what they are willing to pay for “AI plays” across the market. Reuters
Charles Schwab stock rises to start 2026 as rate bets and key data loom

Charles Schwab stock rises to start 2026 as rate bets and key data loom

New York, January 3, 2026, 16:22 ET — Market closed The Charles Schwab Corp (SCHW) shares last closed up $1.70, or 1.7%, at $101.57 on Friday, after trading between $99.43 and $101.98. U.S. markets were closed on Saturday. MarketWatch The stock’s move came as U.S. equities opened 2026 higher and snapped a four-day losing streak, with the Dow up 0.66% and the S&P 500 adding 0.19%. Joe Mazzola, head of trading and derivatives strategy at Charles Schwab, said the market was showing a “buy the dip, sell the rip” mindset. Reuters That matters for Schwab because the brokerage’s earnings are
Wells Fargo stock closes up 2% to start 2026 as jobs report and Jan. 14 earnings loom

Wells Fargo stock closes up 2% to start 2026 as jobs report and Jan. 14 earnings loom

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 16:08 ET — Market closed Wells Fargo & Company shares last closed Friday up about 2.1% at $95.20, outpacing JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Citigroup in the first trading session of 2026. That early-year outperformance matters because bank stocks can move quickly when investors reprice the outlook for interest rates and growth. For Wells Fargo, the next batch of macro data and earnings headlines will shape expectations on margins and credit. With U.S. markets shut for the weekend, the next direction test comes next week. The U.S. employment report is due Jan. 9, with

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Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Macquarie Group shares fell 2.17% to A$207.83 Friday, marking a third straight decline as the ASX 200 slid 2%. Australia’s regulator trimmed liquidity requirements for Macquarie Bank after improvements in controls. Macquarie Asset Management announced two UK utility deals, including full ownership of Last Mile Infrastructure and the purchase of Energy Assets Group. Investors await Tuesday’s operational briefing.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 1:12 AM EST Crude Oil Prices Rise on Dollar Weakness, Geopolitical Tensions February 7, 2026, 12:52 AM EST. Crude oil prices edged higher on Friday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East. March WTI crude gained 0.41%, rebounding from early losses, while gasoline prices rose 1.38%. Doubts over a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal loom after reports of Iran's refusal to halt uranium enrichment, raising the risk of military action and potential disruption of vital shipping routes. Additionally, a surge in U.S. consumer
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
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