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Stock Market News 2 January 2026

Webull (BULL) stock slips into the New Year break as Wall Street shuts — what to watch next

Webull (BULL) stock slips into the New Year break as Wall Street shuts — what to watch next

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 20:58 ET — Market closed Webull Corporation shares closed down 2% at $7.77 in the final U.S. session of 2025, ending the year on a softer note for the online brokerage’s Nasdaq-listed stock. BULL traded between $7.67 and $7.95 and about 21.3 million shares changed hands; technicians often treat the day’s low as first support and the high as near-term resistance. The move matters because Webull is still establishing a public-market track record, and investors are trying to gauge how trading activity holds up after the holiday lull. It also matters now because retail brokerage
2 January 2026
Transocean stock hovers near $4 after oil’s 2025 slide; OPEC+ meeting looms

Transocean stock hovers near $4 after oil’s 2025 slide; OPEC+ meeting looms

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 20:47 ET — Market closed Transocean Ltd. shares (RIG) finished the final U.S. trading session of 2025 unchanged at $4.13, as Wall Street took a breather ahead of the New Year’s Day market holiday. The stock’s recent range was $4.11 to $4.21 on about 23 million shares. The flat close matters because Transocean is an offshore drilling contractor, and its customers’ spending plans typically move with oil prices and confidence in longer-term demand. When crude prices weaken, investors tend to reassess how quickly oil companies will sanction new deepwater projects. That reassessment is front-and-center now
UiPath stock set for Jan. 2 open after CEO share sale, S&P MidCap 400 entry looms (PATH)

UiPath stock set for Jan. 2 open after CEO share sale, S&P MidCap 400 entry looms (PATH)

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 20:45 ET — Market closed. UiPath Inc. shares ended the last trading day of 2025 down 1.7% at $16.39, after a regulatory filing showed Chief Executive Daniel Dines sold another block of stock. The shares were last at $16.34 in after-hours trading. StockAnalysis+1 U.S. stock markets were shut on Thursday for the New Year’s Day holiday and reopen on Friday, putting the focus on how the stock trades when normal liquidity returns. New York Stock Exchange The timing is sensitive because UiPath is scheduled to join the S&P MidCap 400 before Friday’s opening bell, replacing
Super Micro Computer (SMCI) stock ends 2025 lower after SuperBlade liquid-cooling push — what investors watch next

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) stock ends 2025 lower after SuperBlade liquid-cooling push — what investors watch next

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 9:01 PM ET — Market closed. Super Micro Computer shares last closed down 1.28% at $29.27 on Wednesday, the final trading day of 2025, with U.S. markets closed Thursday for the New Year’s Day holiday. The stock traded between $29.02 and $29.87 and saw about 24.8 million shares change hands. It has ranged between $25.71 and $66.44 over the past 52 weeks. Supermicro said it added a high-density 6U (six rack-unit) SuperBlade system that can be configured with either air cooling or direct liquid cooling — circulating coolant through plates to draw heat off the
Ford stock closes 2025 at $13.12 as Wall Street slips; what investors watch next for NYSE:F

Ford stock closes 2025 at $13.12 as Wall Street slips; what investors watch next for NYSE:F

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 20:56 ET — Market closed Ford Motor Co shares closed down 0.83% at $13.12 in the final U.S. trading session of 2025, as automakers moved with a broader year-end dip in equities. General Motors fell 1.23% and Tesla slid 1.04% on the day. MarketWatch U.S. stock and bond markets are shut on Thursday for New Year’s Day and are due to reopen on Friday, Jan. 2, after the holiday break. Barron’s Ford’s late-year pullback came as Wall Street ended 2025’s final session lower, with the S&P 500 down 0.74%, the Nasdaq off 0.76% and the
2 January 2026
DJT stock rises as Trump Media pitches shareholder crypto token, expands Truth Social ETF push

DJT stock rises as Trump Media pitches shareholder crypto token, expands Truth Social ETF push

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 8:44 PM ET — Market closed. Trump Media & Technology Group Corp shares climbed in the last regular session, closing up 5.4% at $13.25 on Dec. 31. U.S. markets were closed on Thursday for the New Year’s Day holiday. markets.businessinsider.com The move put fresh attention on DJT’s strategy pivot, as the Truth Social parent leans harder into financial products to keep investors engaged and broaden revenue streams beyond its core social-media business. It also comes at a moment when Washington has become more supportive of crypto firms, even as digital-asset prices have pulled back, leaving
Pfizer stock today: PFE slips as report flags 2026 U.S. drug price hikes

Pfizer stock today: PFE slips as report flags 2026 U.S. drug price hikes

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 20:51 ET — Market closed Pfizer Inc (PFE) shares last traded at $24.90, down 0.4% from the previous close, with U.S. markets closed on Thursday for the New Year’s Day holiday. Reuters reported Pfizer is leading a new round of U.S. list-price increases for 2026, planning hikes on around 80 drugs and vaccines — including a 15% rise for its COVID-19 shot Comirnaty — as drugmakers overall line up price increases on at least 350 branded medicines, with a median hike of about 4%. “They really just nibble around the margins,” said Dr. Benjamin Rome,
Nike stock (NKE) climbs after CEO Elliott Hill buys $1 million in shares

Nike stock (NKE) climbs after CEO Elliott Hill buys $1 million in shares

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 19:55 ET — Market closed Nike shares ended the last U.S. trading session up 4.2% at $63.71, after a regulatory filing showed Chief Executive Elliott Hill bought about $1 million worth of stock. Insider buying — when executives use personal funds to buy shares — often draws attention because it can signal confidence at a moment when investors are debating whether a turnaround is taking hold. That matters now for Nike because the stock has been under pressure and year-end trading can exaggerate moves, with investors repositioning for the start of the new year. A
2 January 2026
SoFi stock price today: SOFI closes lower ahead of 2026 as traders brace for rates and January data

SoFi stock price today: SOFI closes lower ahead of 2026 as traders brace for rates and January data

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 19:53 ET — Market closed SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI) shares closed down 1.4% at $26.18 on Wednesday, after trading between $26.08 and $26.90. About 34 million shares changed hands. U.S. stock markets were closed on Thursday for New Year’s Day. Nasdaq The move echoed a cautious tone in 2025’s final session, when the S&P 500 fell 0.74% and the Nasdaq lost 0.76% in light holiday-week volume. “It’s perfectly fine in any bull market to have moments of cost,” said Giuseppe Sette, co-founder and president of Reflexivity, pointing to profit-taking when liquidity is low. Reuters Rates
American Airlines stock today: AAL holds $15.33 as oil’s slump puts fuel costs back in focus

American Airlines stock today: AAL holds $15.33 as oil’s slump puts fuel costs back in focus

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 20:23 ET — Market closed American Airlines Group Inc (AAL.O) shares last closed unchanged at $15.33 in the year’s final trading session on Dec. 31, before the New Year’s Day holiday shuttered U.S. stock markets on Thursday. The stock traded about 27.7 million shares that day, the company’s historical price data show. American Airlines+1 With trading set to resume on Friday, investors are taking fresh cues from energy markets. Fuel is a major, fast-moving cost for airlines because jet fuel prices tend to move with crude oil and refining conditions. The other near-term question is
Applied Digital stock rises as analysts stay bullish ahead of Jan. 7 earnings and ChronoScale plan

Applied Digital stock rises as analysts stay bullish ahead of Jan. 7 earnings and ChronoScale plan

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 20:19 ET — Market closed Applied Digital Corporation shares rose about 1.8% to $24.52 on Dec. 31, the last trading day of 2025, after analysts reiterated bullish ratings heading into next week’s earnings. U.S. stock markets were closed on Thursday for the New Year’s Day holiday. MarketWatch The small-cap data-center operator has become a high-octane bet on demand for power, cooling and space to run artificial intelligence workloads. That matters now because the next earnings update is due next week, and investors are looking for clearer signals on lease momentum, buildout pace and financing needs.
BMNR stock slips into New Year holiday as report flags South Korean retail buying despite 80% drop

BMNR stock slips into New Year holiday as report flags South Korean retail buying despite 80% drop

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 20:10 ET — Market closed BitMine Immersion Technologies Inc shares fell 2.06% to $27.15 on Wednesday, ranging from $28.08 to $26.84 on volume of about 33.88 million shares, ahead of the New Year’s Day market closure. CoinDesk reported South Korean retail traders kept buying BMNR despite an 80% drop from its July peak. The fresh focus matters because BMNR has become a high-volatility trade tied to crypto sentiment and flows, rather than just company fundamentals. BitMine describes itself as running “ETH treasury operations” — shorthand for holding ether on the balance sheet and managing it

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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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