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Trading News 26 January 2026 - 29 January 2026

Qualcomm stock slips today: what traders watch ahead of QCOM earnings next week

Qualcomm stock slips today: what traders watch ahead of QCOM earnings next week

New York, Jan 29, 2026, 15:22 ET — Regular session Shares of Qualcomm Incorporated slipped roughly 0.8% to $151.44 on Thursday afternoon, having dropped earlier to $149.75. Around 5.1 million shares changed hands. Investors are gearing up for Qualcomm’s fiscal first-quarter report on Feb. 4, a crucial marker for demand in premium smartphones and the company’s gradual push into automotive and other connected devices. The earnings call is set for 1:45 p.m. PT. (Qualcomm Investor Relations) Licensing is back under the spotlight. A fresh ranking of 5G standard-essential patents — those needed to implement 5G and usually licensed on FRAND
29 January 2026
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Allegro MicroSystems stock jumps on Q3 beat as traders chase the next catalyst

Allegro MicroSystems stock jumps on Q3 beat as traders chase the next catalyst

NEW YORK, Jan 29, 2026, 13:18 EST — Regular session. Allegro MicroSystems shares climbed roughly 8.5% to $37.50 in Thursday’s afternoon session, buoyed by a sharp rise in quarterly sales and new March-quarter guidance. The chipmaker’s stock fluctuated from $34.56 to $39.75, outpacing the broader semiconductor sector, which dipped. The iShares Semiconductor ETF fell around 0.9%, while auto-focused rivals ON Semiconductor and NXP Semiconductors slid about 4% each. The results come at a sensitive time for anything linked to autos and factories, where demand can shift rapidly as customers trim inventories. Investors are hunting for clear signals on what reflects
29 January 2026
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IREN stock price drops after Wednesday’s jump — what traders are watching into Feb. 5

IREN stock price drops after Wednesday’s jump — what traders are watching into Feb. 5

New York, Jan 29, 2026, 11:35 EST — Regular session IREN Limited shares dipped on Thursday, retreating after a strong rally the previous day as crypto-related stocks slid alongside bitcoin. This shift is crucial since IREN now acts as a high-beta stand-in for two hot sectors — bitcoin mining margins and the AI data center boom. Following Wednesday’s jump, traders rushed to sell as the underlying token dropped and eyes turned to the company update due next week. By 11:35 a.m. EST, IREN had fallen $3.96, roughly 6.3%, to $58.98. The shares swung from a low of $56.75 up to
29 January 2026
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Natural gas price jumps as U.S. freeze squeezes supply again — and traders eye the next trigger

Natural gas price jumps as U.S. freeze squeezes supply again — and traders eye the next trigger

New York, Jan 29, 2026, 10:14 a.m. EST — Regular session U.S. natural gas prices rose Thursday morning, the front-month Henry Hub contract gaining roughly 4% amid ongoing supply issues and anticipation of new storage figures. (CME Group) This shift is significant as the market reels from a sharp, weather-fueled surge that sent regional spot gas to new highs and triggered unusual LNG flow reversals. These moves tightened short-term supply just as stocks face pressure in the height of winter. (Reuters) This comes as producers scramble to get output back online after freeze-offs — a problem where water and liquids
29 January 2026
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Carvana stock rebounds after Gotham short report rout; CVNA swings in early trade

Carvana stock rebounds after Gotham short report rout; CVNA swings in early trade

New York, Jan 29, 2026, 09:58 (ET) — Regular session underway. Carvana Co. (CVNA) shares jumped roughly 8% on Thursday, rebounding from a steep drop sparked by a short-seller report the day before. The stock climbed $31.98 to $442.02 in morning trading, following Wednesday’s close at $410.04. Investors are weighing if the report is just a one-day shock or if its effects will stretch into earnings season. The stock’s volatility is crucial since doubts around accounting and related-party transactions usually cut deepest when confidence falters. On Wednesday, Gotham City Research, a short seller betting against the stock, claimed Carvana overstated
29 January 2026
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XRP price edges toward $2 after Ripple Treasury launch as traders await Fed

XRP price edges toward $2 after Ripple Treasury launch as traders await Fed

New York, January 28, 2026, 13:51 ET — Regular session XRP gained roughly 1% to trade around $1.91 on Wednesday, staying close to the $2 mark following the launch of a corporate treasury platform by Ripple’s GTreasury unit. The move comes ahead of a U.S. Federal Reserve decision scheduled for later in the day. Earlier, the token hit a high of $1.94 before slipping back to $1.89. This matters now because crypto’s next move hinges as much on rate expectations as anything else. The Fed is expected to hold rates steady, with investors set to scrutinize the 2 p.m. ET
28 January 2026
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CoreWeave stock slips in New York as Nvidia deal digested; CRWV traders eye next earnings

CoreWeave stock slips in New York as Nvidia deal digested; CRWV traders eye next earnings

New York, Jan 28, 2026, 10:58 EST — Regular session Shares of CoreWeave, Inc. (CRWV) dipped 1.3% to $107.44 in morning trading Wednesday, moving between $107.20 and $114.50. The stock kicked off the session at $114.17, with roughly 12.7 million shares changing hands. This back-and-forth is crucial since CoreWeave offers one of the clearest signals on demand for AI infrastructure. When trading gets shaky, stocks linked to new data centers and expensive chips tend to see rapid price swings. Investors are grappling with what “demand” actually reflects at this stage — signed contracts or just optimism. CoreWeave offers access to
28 January 2026
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Why TEN Holdings stock is moving: XHLD slides premarket after 177% jump

Why TEN Holdings stock is moving: XHLD slides premarket after 177% jump

New York, January 28, 2026, 09:04 (ET) — Premarket Shares of TEN Holdings, Inc (XHLD) dropped roughly 33% to $2.36 in premarket trading by 8:49 a.m. ET Wednesday, following a huge 177% surge to $3.52 on Tuesday. Volume spiked to about 139 million shares that day, dwarfing the three-month average of around 3.2 million. Over the past year, the stock’s price has ranged from a low of $1.05 to a high of $128.10, per Investing.com. The snapback is crucial since the company is right in the thick of an investor rally. For a stock this tiny, a single conference slot
28 January 2026
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MercadoLibre stock jumps 3.6%, then slips after hours as traders eye a key UBS appearance

MercadoLibre stock jumps 3.6%, then slips after hours as traders eye a key UBS appearance

New York, Jan 26, 2026, 16:34 EST — After-hours Shares of MercadoLibre, Inc. climbed 3.6% during Monday’s session but slipped 0.1% in after-hours trading, trimming some of the day’s advance. The stock last changed hands at $2,209.95 after the close, down from a $2,212.62 closing price. (Public) The move stood out against a firmer tape. The S&P 500 ETF SPY climbed about 0.5%, while the Nasdaq 100-focused Invesco QQQ rose roughly 0.4%, making MercadoLibre’s surge seem more isolated than broad-based. Why this matters now: MercadoLibre has a couple of key events coming up that could shift market expectations fast. Executive
26 January 2026
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BigBear.ai stock slips in Monday trade as Feb. 18 share-authorization vote looms for BBAI

BigBear.ai stock slips in Monday trade as Feb. 18 share-authorization vote looms for BBAI

New York, Jan 26, 2026, 11:19 a.m. EST — Regular session BigBear.ai Holdings shares dipped 1.7% to $5.72 by late morning Monday, fluctuating between $6.04 and $5.72 earlier in the session. About 20.5 million shares changed hands. The pullback comes as investors zero in on a Feb. 18 shareholder vote to double the company’s authorized common stock from 500 million to 1 billion shares, per a recent filing. The meeting is set to be held online, with voting closing late on Feb. 17. The board is urging shareholders to support the move. (BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc.) Authorized shares cap the amount
26 January 2026
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Hycroft Mining jumps again as silver-led metals rally keeps traders chasing HYMC

Hycroft Mining jumps again as silver-led metals rally keeps traders chasing HYMC

New York, Jan 26, 2026, 09:39 EST — Regular session. Shares of Hycroft Mining Holding Corp jumped roughly 8% on Monday, trading near $50.65 in early New York hours, fueled by continued speculative interest in silver-linked miners. This shift is significant since Hycroft now acts like a high-octane stand-in for precious metals volatility, its price moves more tied to silver trading than to fresh company developments. (Trefis) Over the weekend, Trefis noted that Hycroft’s recent spike coincided with a steep rise in silver prices. The firm pointed out that “nothing has changed within Hycroft’s operations,” highlighting the stock’s strong sensitivity
26 January 2026
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Natural gas price jumps above $6 on Winter Storm Fern — what traders watch next

Natural gas price jumps above $6 on Winter Storm Fern — what traders watch next

New York, January 26, 2026, 06:17 EST — Premarket U.S. Henry Hub natural gas futures for February delivery surged 91.3 cents, up 17.3%, to $6.188 per million British thermal units (mmBtu) early Monday, close to a 52-week peak of $6.293. Meanwhile, the March contract lagged, starting the session at $3.799 as traders shifted focus to February’s Jan. 28 expiration. (Barchart.com) The surge is significant as the cold snap hits right in the heart of winter heating season, where even small temperature drops can push gas demand sharply higher. It also increases the risk of “freeze-offs” — blockages caused when water
26 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

KLA stock jumps 8% on Friday rebound as chip gear rallies; dividend set for March

KLA stock jumps 8% on Friday rebound as chip gear rallies; dividend set for March

7 February 2026
KLA shares jumped 8.4% to $1,442.95 Friday, rebounding after a volatile week as investors bought chip-equipment stocks tied to data-center spending. The move followed Amazon’s forecast for higher AI-related capital outlays. KLA’s board declared a $1.90 quarterly dividend, payable March 3 to holders as of Feb. 17. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week may test the rally in rate-sensitive tech.
Booking (BKNG) stock steadies after hours as AI worries split analysts

Booking (BKNG) stock steadies after hours as AI worries split analysts

7 February 2026
Booking Holdings shares closed up 0.3% at $4,457.17 Friday, then slipped to near $4,452 after hours. Wall Street analysts remain split on whether generative AI threatens online travel agencies’ business models. Booking will report fourth-quarter and full-year results on Feb. 18. Investors are watching for updates on travel demand and guidance.
GE Vernova stock jumps nearly 6% as traders digest upgrade, debt deal and wind repower push

GE Vernova stock jumps nearly 6% as traders digest upgrade, debt deal and wind repower push

7 February 2026
GE Vernova shares jumped 5.7% to $779.35 Friday, rebounding from two days of losses, and edged up further after hours. Baird upgraded the stock to Outperform and raised its price target to $923. The company completed a $2.6 billion senior notes offering and finalized its $5.275 billion purchase of the remaining Prolec GE stake. Investors await the April 22 earnings update.
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