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•  09 Jan 2026
 

•   GM  
   
  -1.60%
•   INTC  
   
  +7.33%
•   NVDA  
   
  +0.25%
•   OKLO  
   
  -5.78%
•   OPEN  
   
  +0.27%

Wall Street started the day digesting the latest U.S. jobs report, which showed 50,000 new positions in December and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. The data surprised the market positively, giving traders confidence, even as it reduces the chance of an immediate interest rate cut. Wall Street responded with modest gains: the Dow rose 0.2% and the Nasdaq 100 added 0.44%, reflecting cautious optimism and a market that’s aligning with interest rate expectations.

$SEDG SolarEdge is climbing 5.75% as trading continues, boosted by recent target price upgrades and renewed investor confidence in renewable energy infrastructure.

$OKLO Oklo is up 17% after announcing agreements to supply nuclear energy to Meta’s data centers in Ohio, receiving an upfront payment for fuel supply with first operation projected by 2030.

$VST Vistra Energy follows with a 16% gain, delivering more than 2.1 gigawatts from existing reactors including Davis-Besse and Perry. Investors are showing growing interest in clean energy and nuclear innovation.

$OPEN Opendoor Technologies soars 20.22% on news of former President Trump’s proposal for mortgage giants to buy $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities, aimed at lowering U.S. housing costs.

$RKT Rocket Companies also jumps 6%, reflecting optimism on easing borrowing expenses.

$TLRY Tilray rises after reporting better-than-expected results with revenue up 3% to $217.5 million. The company, expanding into alcoholic beverages, is seeing momentum in North America, and federal legalization trends could further boost sales.

$TSMC Taiwan Semiconductor reports a 20% increase in Q4 2025 revenue, signaling strong semiconductor demand and providing a boost for $NVDA Nvidia investors.

$NVDA Nvidia benefits from TSMC’s strong numbers, reinforcing confidence in AI and high-performance computing sectors.

$INTC Intel climbs 6%, while Palo Alto Networks rises 4%, showing resilience in tech stocks despite a mixed market environment.

$TSLA Tesla attracts attention amid market stability, reflecting ongoing investor focus on EV trends and technological developments.

$GM General Motors trades lower after reporting $6 billion in Q4 expenses, mainly related to EV program assets and regulatory changes. The company also posted $1.6 billion in losses from reduced EV production, including postponed projects in Canada with Vale.

$RIO Rio Tinto and $GLNCY Glencore explore a potential merger, with Rio Tinto possibly acquiring Glencore. Shares dipped slightly as traders weigh the implications of combining two mining giants.

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