NXP Semiconductors N.V. offers various semiconductor products. The company's product portfolio includes microcontrollers; application processors, including i.MX application processors, and i.MX 8 and 9 family of applications processors; communication processors; wireless connectivity solutions, such as near field communications, ultra-wideband, Bluetooth low-energy, Zigbee, and Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth integrated SoCs; analog and interface devices; radio frequency power amplifiers; and security controllers, as well as semiconductor-based environmental and inertial sensors, including pressure, inertial, magnetic, and gyroscopic sensors. Its products are used in various applications, including automotive, industrial and Internet of Things, mobile, and communication infrastructure. The company markets its products to various original equipment manufacturers, contract manufacturers, and distributors. It operates in China, the Netherlands, the United States, Singapore, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and internationally. N.V. was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.

NXP Semiconductors N.V.

Key Points
Many market watchers attributed the rally to a dividend announcement, but the payout was unchanged from the prior 11 quarters and management didn't say anything new in the press release.
Chip stocks, the automotive sector, and the broader market all traded sideways in December, ruling out sector-wide tailwinds.
The most likely explanation is that investors simply forgave NXP for its mixed Q3 report, though the timing of this forgiveness remains unclear.
Shares of NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ: NXPI) rose 11.4% in December 2025, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The Dutch-American chipmaker started the month with a bang, rising 16.7% in the first three days. From there, the stock chart largely held on to its early gains.
Many market watchers suggested that NXP investors were inspired by the latest dividend announcement, aiming to get into the stock before the record date on Dec. 10. However, I'm not so sure that this theory holds water. You see, there was nothing special or inspiring about that dividend announcement.
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Why the dividend explanation falls flat
Let's start with the dividend facts. NXP paid $1.014 per share today, Jan. 7, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Dec. 10, 2025. That's not a massive increase. NXP has actually issued the same quarterly payment of $1.014 per share since March 2023:
The press release was also utterly normal. Management said that the dividend payout was motivated by "the continued and significant strength of the NXP capital structure, and the board's confidence in the company's ability to drive long-term growth and strong cash flow."
I'm quoting that boilerplate language to point out how incredibly standard-issue it is. NXP has used that exact statement in every dividend announcement since the summer of 2022, and perhaps even earlier.
So NXP didn't boost its payout and management didn't say anything incredibly bullish about the state of affairs. It was just another ordinary dividend announcement that shouldn't have had the power to boost NXP's stock price by double-digit percentages in just a few days.
NXP's mystery rally
Market moves don't always make sense, and NXP's December jump is an excellent example of this Wall Street noise. Chip stocks generally traded sideways last month; the automotive sector, which represents NXP's largest target market, also held firm, and the stock market itself barely moved.
The only explanation that makes any sense would be that investors suddenly forgave NXP for October's mixed third-quarter report. Even then, it's unclear why Wall Street would suddenly change its collective mind in the first week of December. The stock is now almost exactly in sync with the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) index over the last 3 months.
Sometimes the clearest answer is that there is no answer.
In times like these, it's best to remember that investing is more of a marathon than a sprint. You can treat temporary price drops as buying opportunities, especially when it's tough to find credible reasons for the discounts.
But longtime NXP shareholders like yours truly can simply pour another cup of coffee and ignore the market nonsense. Nothing about the company or its long-term business prospects changed in December, even though the price chart made it look like a game-changing month.
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How NXP Semiconductors Stock Gained 11.4% Last Month

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.10%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.36%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.34%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) are up +0.10%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) are up +0.38%.
Stock indexes are mostly higher today, with the S&P 500 posting a new all-time high and the Nasdaq 100 posting a 3.5-week high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell from a record high today, turning lower on mixed US economic news. Signs of weakness in the US labor market have knocked bond yields lower and supported stocks after the Dec ADP employment report showed private employers added fewer jobs than expected, and the Nov JOLTS report showed fewer job openings than expected, a dovish factor for Fed policy. The 10-year T-note yield is down -2 bp to 4.15%.
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Also, today’s report showing a slower-than-expected increase in Eurozone Dec core consumer prices eased inflation concerns and sent European bond yields lower, with the UK 10-year gilt yield falling to a 1.75-month low and the 10-year German bund yield falling to a 1-month low.
Also, signs of strength in the US service sector are positive for economic growth and supportive of stocks after the Dec ISM services index unexpectedly rose +1.8 to 54.4, stronger than expectations of a decline to 52.2 and the strongest pace of expansion in fourteen months.
The US MBA mortgage applications rose +0.3% in the week ended January 2, with the purchase mortgage sub-index down -6.2% and the refinancing mortgage sub-index up +7.4%. The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage fell -7 bp to 6.25% from 6.32% in the prior week.
The US Dec ADP employment change increased by +41,000, weaker than expectations of +50,000.
US Nov JOLTS job openings fell -303,000 to a 14-month low of 7.146 million, showing a weaker labor market than expectations of 7.648 million.
US Oct factory orders fell -1.3% m/m, weaker than expectations of -1.2% m/m.
The market’s focus this week will be on US economic news. On Thursday, Q3 nonfarm productivity is expected to climb by +4.7%, and unit labor costs are expected to rise by +0.3%. Also, initial weekly unemployment claims are expected to increase by 12,000 to 211,000. On Friday, Dec nonfarm payrolls are expected to increase by +59,000, and the Dec unemployment rate is expected to slip by -0.1 to 4.5%. Also, Dec average hourly earnings are expected to be up by 0.3% m/m and 3.6% y/y. In addition, Oct housing starts are expected to increase by 1.4% m/m to 1.325 million, and Oct building permits are expected to rise by 1.1% m/m to 1.350 million. Finally, the University of Michigan's Jan consumer sentiment index is expected to climb by 0.6 points to 53.5.
The markets are discounting the odds at 14% for a -25 bp rate cut at the FOMC’s next meeting on January 27-28.
Overseas stock markets are mixed today. The Euro Stoxx 50 is down by -0.16%. China’s Shanghai Composite climbed to a 10.5-year high and closed up by +0.05%. Japan’s Nikkei Stock 225 closed down by -1.06%.
Interest Rates
March 10-year T-notes (ZNH6) today are up by +6 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield is down -2.4 bp to 4.150%. Signs of weakness in the US labor market are dovish for Fed policy and bullish for T-notes after today’s Dec ADP employment report showed private employers added fewer jobs than expected, and the Nov JOLTS report showed fewer job openings than expected. Also, today’s weaker-than-expected Eurozone Dec CPI report knocked the 10-year German bund yield to a 1-month low and is providing carryover support to T-note prices. T-note prices fell from their best levels after the Dec ISM services index unexpectedly expanded at the strongest pace in fourteen months, a hawkish factor for Fed policy.
European government bond yields are moving lower today. The 10-year German bund yield dropped to a 1-month low of 2.792% and is down -2.8 bp to 2.814%. The 10-year UK gilt yield fell to a 1.75-month low of 4.400% and is down -5.6 bp to 4.424%.
Eurozone Dec CPI rose +2.0% y/y, right on expectations. Dec core CPI rose +2.3% y/y, weaker than expectations of +2.4% y/y.
German Nov retail sales unexpectedly fell -0.6% m/m, weaker than expectations of a +0.2% m/m increase and the biggest decline in 17 months.
Swaps are discounting a 1% chance of a +25 bp rate hike by the ECB at its next policy meeting on February 5.
US Stock Movers
Chip makers and data storage companies are under pressure today after their sharp rally on Tuesday. Western Digital (WDC) is down more than -7% to lead losers in the Nasdaq 100. Also, Seagate Technology Holdings (STX) is down more than -6%, and Marvel Technology (MRVL) is down more than -4%. In addition, NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI) is down more than -3%, and Microchip Technology (MCHP), Texas Instruments (TXN), Lam Research (LRCX), and Qualcomm (QCOM) are down more than -2%.
Mining stocks are moving lower today, with silver down more than -5% and copper down more than -3%. Hecla Mining (HL) is down more than -8%, and Coeur Mining (CDE) is down more than -5%. Also, Barrick Mining (B) is down more than -3%, and Newmont Mining (NEM) and Freeport McMoRan (FCX) are down more than -1%.
Cybersecurity stocks are moving higher today. Crowdstrike Holdings (CRWD) is up more than +4%, and Palo Alto Networks (PANW) is up more than +3%. Also, Zscaler (ZS) is up more than +2%, and Atlassian (TEAM) is up more than +1%.
Apogee Enterprises (APOG) is down more than -13% after cutting its full-year adjusted EPS forecast to $3.40-$3.50 from a previous estimate of $3.60-$3.90, weaker than the consensus of $3.66.
Wolverine World Wide (WWW) is down more than -7% after Piper Sandler downgraded the stock to neutral from overweight.
StoneCo Ltd (STNE) is down more than -5% after it announced that CEO Zinner will resign for personal reasons effective March 2026, and CFO Schere was appointed as successor.
Deckers Outdoors (DECK) is down more than -4% after Piper Sandler downgraded the stock to underweight from neutral with a price target of $85.
JPMorgan Chase (JPM) is down more than -2% to lead losers in the Dow Jones Industrials after Wolfe Research LLC downgraded the stock to peer perform from outperform.
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) is down more than -2% after Scotia Bank downgraded the stock to underperform from sector perform with a price target of $45.60.
Monte Rosa Therapeutics (GLUE) is up more than +52% after announcing positive interim data from an ongoing Phase 1 clinical study of its drug to treat elevated cardiovascular disease.
Ventyx Biosciences (VTYX) is up more than +37% after the Wall Street Journal reported that Eli Lilly & Co. is in advanced talks to acquire the company for more than $1 billion.
Strategy (MSTR) is up more than +4% after MSCI decided for now to keep digital asset treasury companies in its stock market indexes.
Amgen (AMGN) is up more than +3% to lead gainers in the Dow Jones Industrials after UBS upgraded the stock to buy from neutral with a price target of $380.
Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) is up more than +3% after UBS upgraded the stock to buy from neutral with a price target of $65.
Lowe’s (LOW) is up more than +2% after Barclays upgraded the stock to overweight from equal weight with a price target of $285.
Wayfair (W) is up more than +1% after Barclays upgraded the stock to overweight from equal weight with a price target of $123.
Earnings Reports(1/7/2026)
Albertsons Cos Inc (ACI), Constellation Brands Inc (STZ), Jefferies Financial Group Inc (JEF), MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc (MSM).
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Stocks Hover Near Record Highs on Mixed US Economic News

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.13%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is down -0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.18%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) are up +0.10%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) are up +0.19%.
Stock indexes are mostly higher today, with the S&P 500 posting a new all-time high and the Nasdaq 100 posting a 1-week high. Stocks are supported by a decline in global bond yields. Today’s weaker-than-expected US Dec ADP employment report was dovish for Fed policy and knocked T-note yields lower, with the 10-year T-note yield down -4 bp to 4.13%.
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Also, today’s report showing a slower-than-expected increase in Eurozone Dec core consumer prices eased inflation concerns and knocked European bond yields lower, with the UK 10-year gilt yield falling to a 1.75-month low and the 10-year German bund yield falling to a 1-month low.
The US MBA mortgage applications rose +0.3% in the week ended January 2, with the purchase mortgage sub-index down -6.2% and the refinancing mortgage sub-index up +7.4%. The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage fell -7 bp to 6.25% from 6.32% in the prior week.
The US Dec ADP employment change increased by +41,000, weaker than expectations of +50,000.
The market’s focus this week will be on US economic news. Later today, the Dec ISM services index is expected to slip -0.3 to 52.3. Also, the Nov JOLTS job openings are expected to climb by +9,000 to 7.679 million. Finally, on Wednesday, Oct factory orders are expected to decline by -1.1% m/m. On Thursday, Q3 nonfarm productivity is expected to climb by +4.7%, and unit labor costs are expected to rise by +0.3%. Also, initial weekly unemployment claims are expected to increase by 12,000 to 211,000. On Friday, Dec nonfarm payrolls are expected to increase by +59,000, and the Dec unemployment rate is expected to slip by -0.1 to 4.5%. Also, Dec average hourly earnings are expected to be up by 0.3% m/m and 3.6% y/y. In addition, Oct housing starts are expected to increase by 1.4% m/m to 1.325 million, and Oct building permits are expected to rise by 1.1% m/m to 1.350 million. Finally, the University of Michigan's Jan consumer sentiment index is expected to climb by 0.6 points to 53.5.
The markets are discounting the odds at 18% for a -25 bp rate cut at the FOMC’s next meeting on January 27-28.
Overseas stock markets are mixed today. The Euro Stoxx 50 is down by -0.11%. China’s Shanghai Composite climbed to a 10.5-year high and closed up by +0.05%. Japan’s Nikkei Stock 225 closed down by -1.06%.
Interest Rates
March 10-year T-notes (ZNH6) today are up by +11 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield is down -4.5 bp to 4.128%. The weakness in stocks today has boosted some safe-haven demand for T-notes. Also, today’s weaker-than-expected Eurozone Dec CPI report knocked the 10-year German bund yield to a 1-month low and is providing carryover support to T-note prices. Gains in T-note prices accelerated after the Dec ADP report showed private employment rose less than expected, a dovish factor for Fed policy.
European government bond yields are moving lower today. The 10-year German bund yield dropped to a 1-month low of 2.792% and is down -4.4 bp to 2.798%. The 10-year UK gilt yield fell to a 1.75-month low of 4.400% and is down -7.4 bp to 4.407%.
Eurozone Dec CPI rose +2.0% y/y, right on expectations. Dec core CPI rose +2.3% y/y, weaker than expectations of +2.4% y/y.
German Nov retail sales unexpectedly fell -0.6% m/m, weaker than expectations of a +0.2% m/m increase and the biggest decline in 17 months.
Swaps are discounting a 1% chance of a +25 bp rate hike by the ECB at its next policy meeting on February 5.
US Stock Movers
Chip makers and data storage companies are under pressure today after their sharp rally on Tuesday. Western Digital (WDC) is down more than -8% to lead losers in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100. Also, Seagate Technology Holdings (STX) is down more than -7%, and Marvel Technology (MRVL) and Microchip Technology (MCHP) are down more than -3%. In addition, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Texas Instruments (TXN) are down more than -2%, and. NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI), Lam Research (LRCX), Applied Materials (AMAT), and Analog Devices (ADI) are down more than -1%.
Mining stocks are moving lower today, with silver down more than -4% and copper down more than -1%. Hecla Mining (HL) is down more than -11%, and Coeur Mining (CDE) is down more than -7%. Also, Newmont Mining (NEM), Barrick Mining (B), and Freeport McMoRan (FCX) are down more than -3%.
Apogee Enterprises (APOG) is down more than -12% after cutting its full-year adjusted EPS forecast to $3.40-$3.50 from a previous estimate of $3.60-$3.90, weaker than the consensus of $3.66.
StoneCo Ltd (STNE) is down more than -7% after it announced that CEO Zinner will resign for personal reasons effective March 2026, and CFO Schere was appointed as successor.
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) is down more than -7% after Scotia Bank downgraded the stock to underperform from sector perform with a price target of $45.60.
Wolverine World Wide (WWW) is down more than -6% after Piper Sandler downgraded the stock to neutral from overweight.
Deckers Outdoors (DECK) is down more than -3% after Piper Sandler downgraded the stock to underweight from neutral with a price target of $85.
JPMorgan Chase (JPM) is down more than -2% to lead losers in the Dow Jones Industrials after Wolfe Research LLC downgraded the stock to peer perform from outperform.
Monte Rosa Therapeutics (GLUE) is up more than +44% after announcing positive interim data from an ongoing Phase 1 clinical study of its drug to treat elevated cardiovascular disease.
Ventyx Biosciences (VTYX) is up more than +37% after the Wall Street Journal reported that Eli Lilly & Co. is in advanced talks to acquire the company for more than $1 billion.
Strategy (MSTR) is up more than +6% to lead gainers in the Nasdaq 100 after MSCI decided for now to keep digital asset treasury companies in its stock market indexes.
Mobileye Global (MBLY) is up more than +5% after acquiring Mentee Robotics in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $900 million to expand its robotics capabilities.
Amgen (AMGN) is up more than +3% to lead gainers in the Dow Jones Industrials after UBS upgraded the stock to buy from neutral with a price target of $380.
Lowe’s (LOW) is up more than 2% after Barclays upgraded the stock to overweight from equal weight with a price target of $285.
Wayfair (W) is up more than +1% after Barclays upgraded the stock to overweight from equal weight with a price target of $123.
Earnings Reports(1/7/2026)
Albertsons Cos Inc (ACI), Constellation Brands Inc (STZ), Jefferies Financial Group Inc (JEF), MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc (MSM).
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

Stocks Supported by Lower Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Tuesday closed up +0.62%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +0.99%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +0.94%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) rose +0.62%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) rose +0.95%.
Stock indexes rallied on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average posting record highs, and the Nasdaq 100 reaching a 1-week high. Strength in chipmakers and data storage companies led the broader market higher on Tuesday. Also, mining stocks rallied as copper prices soared to a new all-time high on Tuesday, amid expectations that the Trump administration may introduce a tariff on refined copper, which has drawn huge volumes of inventory into the US, potentially leaving the rest of the world short of supplies. US copper imports in December jumped to the highest since July.
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Strength in global equity markets provided carryover support to US stocks after the Euro Stoxx 50 and the Nikkei Stock Index rose to new all-time highs on Tuesday.
Slightly higher bond yields are negative for stocks today, with the 10-year T-note yield up by +2 bp to 4.18%. Rising inflation expectations are pushing T-note yields higher as the 10-year breakeven inflation rate rose to a 1-month high on Tuesday.
Tuesday’s US economic news was negative for stocks after the Dec S&P services PMI was revised downward by -0.4 to 52.5 from the previously reported 52.9.
Comments on Tuesday from Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin were slightly hawkish, as he said he expects tax cuts and deregulation to lift growth this year and that the outlook for monetary policy remains in a "delicate balance" given the conflicting pressures from rising unemployment and still-high inflation. However, comments from Fed Governor Stephen Miran were dovish when he said Fed policy is "clearly restrictive and holding the economy back, and I think that well over 100 basis points of rate cuts are going to be justified this year."
The market’s focus this week will be on US economic news. On Wednesday, the Dec ADP employment change is expected to increase by +48,000. Also, the Dec ISM services index is expected to slip -0.3 to 52.3. In addition, the Nov JOLTS job openings are expected to climb by +9,000 to 7.679 million. Finally, on Wednesday, Oct factory orders are expected to decline by -1.1% m/m. On Thursday, Q3 nonfarm productivity is expected to climb by +4.7%, and unit labor costs are expected to rise by +0.3%. Also, initial weekly unemployment claims are expected to increase by 12,000 to 211,000. On Friday, Dec nonfarm payrolls are expected to increase by +59,000, and the Dec unemployment rate is expected to slip by -0.1 to 4.5%. Also, Dec average hourly earnings are expected to be up by 0.3% m/m and 3.6% y/y. In addition, Oct housing starts are expected to increase by 1.4% m/m to 1.325 million, and Oct building permits are expected to rise by 1.1% m/m to 1.350 million. Finally, the University of Michigan's Jan consumer sentiment index is expected to climb by 0.6 points to 53.5.
The markets are discounting the odds at 18% for a -25 bp rate cut at the FOMC’s next meeting on January 27-28.
Overseas stock markets settled higher on Tuesday. The Euro Stoxx 50 climbed to a new record high and closed up by +0.14%. China’s Shanghai Composite rallied to a 10.5-year high and closed up by +1.50%. Japan’s Nikkei Stock 225 climbed to a new record high and closed up by +1.32%.
Interest Rates
March 10-year T-notes (ZNH6) on Tuesday closed down by -3 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield rose +1.4 bp to 4.175%. Rising inflation expectations undercut t-note prices, as the 10-year breakeven inflation rate rose to a 1-month high of 2.284% on Tuesday. Also, Tuesday’s rally in the S&P 500 to a new record high reduced safe-haven demand for T-notes. In addition, hawkish comments from Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin weighed on T-note prices when he said he expects tax cuts and deregulation to lift growth this year. Losses in T-notes were limited after a weaker-than-expected German Dec CPI report pushed German bund prices higher and provided carryover support to T-notes.
European government bond yields are moving lower today. The 10-year German bund yield fell -2.8 bp to 2.842%. The 10-year UK gilt yield fell -2.6 bp to 4.480%.
The Eurozone Dec S&P composite PMI was revised downward by -0.4 to 51.5 from the previously reported 51.9.
German Dec CPI (EU harmonized) rose +0.2% m/m and +2.0% y/y, weaker than expectations of +0.4% m/m and +2.2% y/y.
Swaps are discounting a 1% chance of a +25 bp rate hike by the ECB at its next policy meeting on February 5.
US Stock Movers
Chip makers and data storage companies are rallying today, helping lift the overall market. Sandisk (SNDK) rose more than +27% to lead gainers in the S&P 500, and Western Digital (WDC) rose more than +16% to lead gainers in the Nasdaq 100. Also, Seagate Technology Holdings (STX) closed up +14%, and Microchip Technology (MCHP) closed up more than +11% after raising its Q3 net sales forecast to $1.19 billion from a previous estimate of $1.11 billion to $1.15 billion, above the consensus of $1.14 billion. In addition, Micron Technology (MU) and NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI) closed up more than +9%, and Texas Instruments (TXN) closed up more than +8%. Finally, Lam Research (LRCX) closed up more than +6%, and Applied Materials (AMAT) and Analog Devices (ADI) closed up more than +4%.
Mining stocks moved higher on Tuesday, with silver up more than +5% and copper up more than +1% at a new record high. Hecla Mining (HL) closed up more than +11%, and Newmont Mining (NEM) closed up more than +5%. Also, Coeur Mining (CDE) and Barrick Mining (B) closed up more than +4%, and Freeport McMoRan (FCX) closed up more than +2%.
Stocks linked to data-center cooling came under pressure Tuesday after Nvidia CEO Huang said it will be possible to cool racks containing Nvidia’s new Rubin chips with water at a temperature that does not require a water chiller. As a result, Modine Manufacturing (MOD) closed down more than -7%, and Johnson Controls International (JCI) closed down more than -6%. Also, Trane Technologies (TT) closed down more than -2%.
Energy producers and energy service providers retreated on Tuesday after WTI crude oil fell more than -2%. As a result, Chevron (CVX) closed down more than -4% to lead losers in the Dow Jones Industrials. Also, Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Halliburton (HAL) closed down more than -3%, and Marathon Petroleum (MPC), Phillips 66 (PSX), APA Corp (APA), and ConocoPhillips (COP) closed down more than -2%.
Aeva Technologies (AEVA) closed up more than +34% after it announced that its 4D LiDAR technology has been selected for the Nvidia Drive Hyperion autonomous vehicle platform.
OneStream (OS) closed up more than +28% after buyout firm Hg said it was in advanced talks to acquire the company.
Zeta Global Holdings (ZETA) closed up more than +10% after announcing it has entered into a strategic collaboration with OpenAI to power conversational intelligence and agentic applications behind Athena by Zeta, its superintelligent agent built for enterprise marketing.
Oculis Holdings AG (OCS) closed up more than +6% after saying the FDA granted breakthrough therapy designation for its Privosegtor therapy to treat optic neuritis.
Axon Enterprise (AXON) closed up +6% after Northcoast Research upgraded the stock to buy from neutral with a price target of $742.
Vistra Corp. (VST) closed up more than +4% after agreeing to pay roughly $4 billion for 10 natural gas-fired power plants in the US Northeast and Texas.
Versant Media Group (VSNT) closed down more than -10% to lead losers in the Nasdaq 100 after Arete initiated coverage on the stock with a sell recommendation and a price target of $33.
American International Group (AIG) closed down more than -7% to lead losers in the S&P 500 after announcing that CEO Zaffino will retire by mid-year and be replaced by Aon Plc’s Eric Andersen.
TransUnion (TRU) closed down more than -4%, and Equifax (EFX) closed down more than -3% after FHFA Director Pulte said, “I don’t understand what the credit bureaus are doing with their pricing.”
Comcast Corp (CMCSA) closed down more than -2% after Arete downgraded the stock to sell from neutral with a price target of $23.
AT&T (T) closed down more than -1% after Arete downgraded the stock to sell from neutral with a price target of $20.
Earnings Reports(1/7/2026)
Albertsons Cos Inc (ACI), Constellation Brands Inc (STZ), Jefferies Financial Group Inc (JEF), MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc (MSM).
On the date of publication, Rich Asplund did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

S&P 500 and Dow Rally to Record Highs as Tech Stocks Surge

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.26%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.27%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.49%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) are up +0.23%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) are up +0.47%.
Stock indexes are climbing today, with the S&P 500 posting a 1-week high. Strength in chipmakers and data storage companies is leading the broader market higher. Mining stocks are also stronger, as copper prices soared to a new all-time high today, amid expectations that the Trump administration may introduce a tariff on refined copper, which has drawn huge volumes of inventory into the US, potentially leaving the rest of the world short of supplies. US copper imports in December jumped to the highest since July.
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Strength in global equity markets is providing carryover support to US stocks after the Euro Stoxx 50 and the Nikkei Stock Index rose to new all-time highs today.
Slightly higher bond yields are negative for stocks today, with the 10-year T-note yield up by +2 bp to 4.18%. Rising inflation expectations are pushing T-note yields higher as the 10-year breakeven inflation rate rose to a 1-month high today.
Today’s US economic news was negative for stocks after the Dec S&P services PMI was revised downward by -0.4 to 52.5 from the previously reported 52.9.
Comments today from Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin were slightly hawkish, as he said he expects tax cuts and deregulation to lift growth this year and that the outlook for monetary policy remains in a "delicate balance" given the conflicting pressures from rising unemployment and still-high inflation. However, comments from Fed Governor Stephen Miran were dovish when he said Fed policy is "clearly restrictive and holding the economy back and I think that well over 100 basis points of rate cuts are going to be justified this year."
The market’s focus this week will be on US economic news. On Wednesday, the Dec ADP employment change is expected to increase by +48,000. Also, the Dec ISM services index is expected to slip -0.3 to 52.3. In addition, the Nov JOLTS job openings are expected to climb by +9,000 to 7.679 million. Finally, on Wednesday, Oct factory orders are expected to decline by -1.1% m/m. On Thursday, Q3 nonfarm productivity is expected to climb by +4.7%, and unit labor costs are expected to rise by +0.3%. Also, initial weekly unemployment claims are expected to increase by 12,000 to 211,000. On Friday, Dec nonfarm payrolls are expected to increase by +59,000, and the Dec unemployment rate is expected to slip by -0.1 to 4.5%. Also, Dec average hourly earnings are expected to be up by 0.3% m/m and 3.6% y/y. In addition, Oct housing starts are expected to increase by 1.4% m/m to 1.325 million, and Oct building permits are expected to rise by 1.1% m/m to 1.350 million. Finally, the University of Michigan's Jan consumer sentiment index is expected to climb by 0.6 points to 53.5.
The markets are discounting the odds at 16% for a -25 bp rate cut at the FOMC’s next meeting on January 27-28.
Overseas stock markets are mixed today. The Euro Stoxx 50 climbed to a new record high and is up by +0.22%. China’s Shanghai Composite rallied to a 10.5-year high and closed up by +1.50%. Japan’s Nikkei Stock 225 climbed to a new record high and closed up by +1.32%.
Interest Rates
March 10-year T-notes (ZNH6) today are down by -4 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield is up +2.4 bp to 4.185%. Rising inflation expectations are undercutting t-note prices as the 10-year breakeven inflation rate rose to a 1-month high today at 2.284%. Also, hawkish comments from Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin weighed on T-note prices when he said he expects tax cuts and deregulation to lift growth this year. Losses in T-note are limited after a weaker-than-expected German Dec CPI report pushed German bund prices higher and provided carryover support to T-notes.
European government bond yields are moving lower today. The 10-year German bund yield is down -2.6 bp to 2.844%. The 10-year UK gilt yield is down -2.8 bp to 4.478%.
The Eurozone Dec S&P composite PMI was revised downward by -0.4 to 51.5 from the previously reported 51.9.
German Dec CPI (EU harmonized) rose +0.2% m/m and +2.0% y/y, weaker than expectations of +0.4% m/m and +2.2% y/y.
Swaps are discounting a 0% chance of a +25 bp rate hike by the ECB at its next policy meeting on February 5.
US Stock Movers
Chip makers and data storage companies are rallying today, helping lift the overall market. Sandisk (SNDK) is up more than +22% to lead gainers in the S&P 500, and Western Digital (WDC) is up more than +12% to lead gainers in the Nasdaq 100. Also, Seagate Technology Holdings (STX) is up more than +9%, and Microchip Technology (MCHP) is up more than +9% after raising its Q3 net sales forecast to $1.19 billion from a previous estimate of $1.11 billion to $1.15 billion, above the consensus of $1.14 billion. In addition, Texas Instruments (TXN) is up more than +7%, and Micron Technology (MU) is up more than +6%. Finally, NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI) is up more than +5%, and Analog Devices (ADI) and Lam Research (LRCX) are up more than +4%.
Mining stocks are moving higher today, with silver up more than +3% and copper up more than +1% at a new record high. Hecla Mining (HL) is up more than +8%, and Newmont Mining (NEM) and Coeur Mining (CDE) are up more than +3%. Also, Freeport McMoRan (FCX) and Barrick Mining (B) are up more than +2%.
Stocks linked to data-center cooling are under pressure today after Nvidia CEO Huang said it will be possible to cool racks containing Nvidia’s new Rubin chips with water at a temperature that does not require a water chiller. As a result, Modine Manufacturing (MOD) is down more than -14%, and Johnson Controls International (JCI) is down more than -7% to lead losers in the S&P 500. Also, Trane Technologies (TT) is down more than -7%, and Carrier Global (CARR) and Vertiv Holdings (VRT) are down more than -2%.
OneStream (OS) is up more than +22% after buyout firm Hg said it was in advanced talks to acquire the company.
Aeva Technologies (AEVA) is up more than +21% after it announced that its 4D LiDAR technology has been selected for the Nvidia Drive Hyperion autonomous vehicle platform.
Oculis Holdings AG (OCS) is up more than +11% after saying the FDA granted breakthrough therapy designation for its Privosegtor therapy to treat optic neuritis.
Zeta Global Holdings (ZETA) is up more than +10% after announcing it has entered into a strategic collaboration with OpenAI to power conversational intelligence and agentic applications behind Athena by Zeta, its superintelligent agent built for enterprise marketing.
Vistra Corp. (VST) is up more than +2% after agreeing to pay roughly $4 billion for 10 natural gas-fired power plants in the US Northeast and Texas.
Core Scientific (CORZ) is up more than +1% after BTIG upgraded the stock to buy from neutral with a price target of $23.
American International Group (AIG) is down more than -7% after announcing that CEO Zaffino will retire by mid-year and be replaced by Aon Plc’s Eric Andersen.
Equifax (EFX) and TransUnion (TRU) are down more than -5% after FHFA Director Pulte said, “I don’t understand what the credit bureaus are doing with their pricing.”
AT&T (T) is down more than -2% after Arete downgraded the stock to sell from neutral with a price target of $20.
Comcast Corp (CMCSA) is down more than -1% after Arete downgraded the stock to sell from neutral with a price target of $23.
Earnings Reports(1/6/2026)
AAR Corp (AIR), AngioDynamics Inc (ANGO), Penguin Solutions Inc (PENG).
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Stocks Supported by AI Investment and Strength in Miners

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.32%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.16%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.63%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) are up +0.33%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) are up +0.66%.
Stock indexes are moving higher today, led by chipmakers and data storage companies. Mining stocks are also stronger, as copper prices soared to a new all-time high today, amid expectations that the Trump administration may introduce a tariff on refined copper, which has drawn huge volumes of inventory into the US, potentially leaving the rest of the world short of supplies. US copper imports in December jumped to the highest since July.
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Strength in global equity markets is providing carryover support to US stock markets after the Euro Stoxx 50 and the Nikkei Stock Index rose to new all-time highs today.
Slightly higher bond yields are undercutting stocks today, with the 10-year T-note yield up by +2 bp to 4.18%. Rising inflation expectations are pushing T-note yields higher as the 10-year breakeven inflation rate rose to a 1-month high today.
Today’s US economic news was negative for stocks after the Dec S&P services PMI was revised downward by -0.4 to 52.5 from the previously reported 52.9.
Comments today from Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin were slightly hawkish, as he said he expects tax cuts and deregulation to lift growth this year and that the outlook for monetary policy remains in a "delicate balance" given the conflicting pressures from rising unemployment and still-high inflation. However, comments from Fed Governor Stephen Miran were dovish when he said Fed policy is "clearly restrictive and holding the economy back and I think that well over 100 basis points of rate cuts are going to be justified this year."
The market’s focus this week will be on US economic news. On Wednesday, the Dec ADP employment change is expected to increase by +48,000. Also, the Dec ISM services index is expected to slip -0.3 to 52.3. In addition, the Nov JOLTS job openings are expected to climb by +9,000 to 7.679 million. Finally, on Wednesday, Oct factory orders are expected to decline by -1.1% m/m. On Thursday, Q3 nonfarm productivity is expected to climb by +4.7%, and unit labor costs are expected to rise by +0.3%. Also, initial weekly unemployment claims are expected to increase by 12,000 to 211,000. On Friday, Dec nonfarm payrolls are expected to increase by +59,000, and the Dec unemployment rate is expected to slip by -0.1 to 4.5%. Also, Dec average hourly earnings are expected to be up by 0.3% m/m and 3.6% y/y. In addition, Oct housing starts are expected to increase by 1.4% m/m to 1.325 million, and Oct building permits are expected to rise by 1.1% m/m to 1.350 million. Finally, the University of Michigan's Jan consumer sentiment index is expected to climb by 0.6 points to 53.5.
The markets are discounting the odds at 16% for a -25 bp rate cut at the FOMC’s next meeting on January 27-28.
Overseas stock markets are mixed today. The Euro Stoxx 50 climbed to a new record high and is up by +0.06%. China’s Shanghai Composite rallied to a 10.5-year high and closed up by +1.50%. Japan’s Nikkei Stock 225 climbed to a new record high and closed up by +1.32%.
Interest Rates
March 10-year T-notes (ZNH6) today are down by -4 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield is up +1.4 bp to 4.175%. Rising inflation expectations are undercutting t-note prices as the 10-year breakeven inflation rate rose to a 1-month high today at 2.284%. Also, hawkish comments from Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin weighed on T-note prices when he said he expects tax cuts and deregulation to lift growth this year. Losses in T-note are limited after a weaker-than-expected German Dec CPI report pushed German bund prices higher and provided carryover support to T-notes.
European government bond yields are moving lower today. The 10-year German bund yield is down -2.7 bp to 2.843%. The 10-year UK gilt yield is down -1.9 bp to 4.487%.
The Eurozone Dec S&P composite PMI was revised downward by -0.4 to 51.5 from the previously reported 51.9.
German Dec CPI (EU harmonized) rose +0.2% m/m and +2.0% y/y, weaker than expectations of +0.4% m/m and +2.2% y/y.
Swaps are discounting a 0% chance of a +25 bp rate hike by the ECB at its next policy meeting on February 5.
US Stock Movers
Chip makers and data storage companies are rallying today, helping lift the overall market. Sandisk (SNDK) is up more than +12% to lead gainers in the S&P 500, and Microchip Technology (MCHP) is up more than +7% to lead gainers in the Nasdaq 100 after raising its Q3 net sales forecast to $1.19 billion from a previous estimate of $1.11 billion to $1.15 billion, above the consensus of $1.14 billion. Also, NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI) and Texas Instruments (TXN) are up more than +4%, and Micron Technology (MU) and Lam Research (LRCX) are up more than +3%. In addition, Applied Materials (AMAT), Marvell Technology (MRVL), Seagate Technology Holdings (STX), Qualcomm (QCOM), and KLA Corp (KLAC) are up more than +2%.
Mining stocks are moving higher today, with silver up more than +3% and copper up more than +1% at a new record high. Hecla Mining (HL) is up more than +4%, and Freeport McMoRan (FCX) is up more than +3%. Also, Newmont Mining (NEM) and Barrick Mining (B) are up more than +1%, and Coeur Mining (CDE) is up more than +1%.
Stocks linked to data-center cooling are under pressure today after Nvidia CEO Huang said it will be possible to cool racks containing Nvidia’s new Rubin chips with water at a temperature that does not require a water chiller. As a result, Modine Manufacturing (MOD) is down more than -14% and Trane Technologies (TT) is down more than -8% to lead losers in the S&P 500. Also, Johnson Controls International (JCI) is down more than -7%, and Carrier Global (CARR) and Vertiv Holdings (VRT) are down more than -3%.
Aeva Technologies (AEVA) is up more than +32% after it announced that its 4D LiDAR technology has been selected for the Nvidia Drive Hyperion autonomous vehicle platform.
OneStream (OS) is up more than +25% after buyout firm Hg said it was in advanced talks to acquire the company.
Oculis Holdings AG (OCS) is up more than +11% after saying the FDA granted breakthrough therapy designation for its Privosegtor therapy to treat optic neuritis.
Zeta Global Holdings (ZETA) is up more than +6% after announcing it has entered into a strategic collaboration with OpenAI to power conversational intelligence and agentic applications behind Athena by Zeta, its superintelligent agent built for enterprise marketing.
Vistra Corp. (VST) is up more than +3% after agreeing to pay roughly $4 billion for 10 natural gas-fired power plants in the US Northeast and Texas.
Core Scientific (CORZ) is up more than +2% after BTIG upgraded the stock to buy from neutral with a price target of $23.
American International Group (AIG) is down more than -6% after announcing that CEO Zaffino will retire by mid-year and be replaced by Aon Plc’s Eric Andersen.
Equifax (EFX) and TransUnion (TRU) are down more than -5% after FHFA Director Pulte said, “I don’t understand what the credit bureaus are doing with their pricing.”
Earnings Reports(1/6/2026)
AAR Corp (AIR), AngioDynamics Inc (ANGO), Penguin Solutions Inc (PENG).
On the date of publication, Rich Asplund did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.
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Stocks Edge Higher on Strength in Chip Makers and Data Storage Companies

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Monday closed up +0.64%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +1.23%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +0.77%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) rose +0.64%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) rose +0.77%.
Stock indexes settled higher on Monday, with the S&P 500 posting a 1-week high and the Dow Jones Industrial Average posting a new all-time high. Optimism about AI spending boosted chipmakers and data storage companies on Monday. Also, energy companies rallied on Monday after President Trump said a team of US officials will “run” Venezuela after capturing Venezuelan President Maduro and that the US requires “total access” to the country, including its oil reserves. In addition, mining stocks surged as escalating geopolitical risks in South America boosted demand for precious metals as haven assets, with gold climbing more than 2% and silver soaring more than 7%.
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Lower bond yields were another supportive factor for stocks on Monday, as the 10-year T-note yield fell by -3 bp to 4.16%. Monday’s US economic news boosted bond prices after the Dec ISM manufacturing index unexpectedly fell -0.3 to 47.9, weaker than expectations of an increase to 48.4 and the steepest pace of contraction in 14 months.
Dovish comments on Saturday from Philadelphia Fed President Anna Paulson were supportive for equity and bond prices after she said she sees “inflation moderating, the labor market stabilizing, and growth coming in around 2% this year. If all that happens, then some modest further adjustments to the funds rate would likely be appropriate later in the year."
However, Monday’s comments from Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari were slightly hawkish for Fed policy when he said that US interest rates may be "close to neutral" for the economy.
Strength in European stocks on Monday provided carryover support to US equity markets after the Euro Stoxx 50 rallied to a new record high.
The market’s focus this week will be on US economic news. On Tuesday, the Dec S&P manufacturing PMI is expected to be unrevised at 52.9. On Wednesday, the Dec ADP employment change is expected to increase by +48,000. Also, the Dec ISM services index is expected to slip -0.3 to 52.3. In addition, the Nov JOLTS job openings are expected to climb by +9,000 to 7.679 million. Finally, on Wednesday, Oct factory orders are expected to decline by -1.1% m/m. On Thursday, Q3 nonfarm productivity is expected to climb by +4.7%, and unit labor costs are expected to rise by +0.3%. Also, initial weekly unemployment claims are expected to increase by 12,000 to 211,000. On Friday, Dec nonfarm payrolls are expected to increase by +59,000, and the Dec unemployment rate is expected to slip by -0.1 to 4.5%. Also, Dec average hourly earnings are expected to be up by 0.3% m/m and 3.6% y/y. In addition, Oct housing starts are expected to increase by 1.4% m/m to 1.325 million, and Oct building permits are expected to rise by 1.1% m/m to 1.350 million. Finally, the University of Michigan's Jan consumer sentiment index is expected to climb by 0.6 points to 53.5.
The markets are discounting the odds at 16% for a -25 bp rate cut at the FOMC’s next meeting on January 27-28.
Overseas stock markets settled higher on Monday. The Euro Stoxx 50 rose to a new all-time high and closed up by +1.25%. China’s Shanghai Composite rallied to a 1.5-month high and closed up by +1.38%. Japan’s Nikkei Stock 225 climbed to a 2-month high and closed up sharply by +2.97%.
Interest Rates
March 10-year T-notes (ZNH6) on Monday closed up by +7 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield fell -2.8 bp to 4.163%. Mar T-notes moved higher on Monday due to dovish comments from Philadelphia Fed President Anna Paulson, who said she sees the Fed cutting interest rates later this year if inflation moderates. Also, heightened global geopolitical risks boosted safe-haven demand for T-notes after the US raided Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Maduro. T-notes extended their gains on Monday after the Dec ISM manufacturing index unexpectedly contracted by the most in 14 months, a dovish factor for Fed policy.
Strength in stocks on Monday limited the upside in T-note prices. Also, comments from Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari undercut T-notes when he said that US interest rates may be "close to neutral" for the economy.
European government bond yields moved lower on Monday. The 10-year German bund yield fell -3.0 bp to 2.870%. The 10-year UK gilt yield fell -3.0 bp to 4.506%.
Swaps are discounting a 0% chance of a +25 bp rate hike by the ECB at its next policy meeting on February 5.
US Stock Movers
Chip makers and data storage companies rose on Monday, helping lift the overall market. KLA Corp (KLAC) closed up more than +6%, and Applied Materials (AMAT), Lam Research (LRCX), and ASML Holding NV (ASML) closed up more than +5%. Also, ON Semiconductor (ON) and Microchip Technology (MCHP) closed up more than +3%. In addition, NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI), Analog Devices (ADI), Marvell Technology (MRVL), Qualcomm (QCOM), and ARM Holdings Plc (ARM) closed up more than +1%.
Energy producers and energy service providers rallied on Monday after President Trump said a team of US officials will “run” Venezuela and that the US requires “total access” to the country, including its oil reserves. Valero Energy (VLO) closed up more than +9% to lead gainers in the S&P 500, and SLB (SLB) and Halliburton (HAL) closed up more than +8%. Also, Phillips 66 (PSX) closed up more than +6%, and Marathon Petroleum (MPC) closed up more than +5%. In addition, Chevron (CVX) closed up more than +5% to lead gainers in the Dow Jones Industrials.
Mining stocks are moving higher today, with the price of gold up more than +2%, copper up +6%, and silver up more than +7%. Coeur Mining (CDE) closed up more than +6%, and Hecla Mining (HL) and Freeport McMoRan (FCX) closed up more than +4%. Also, Barrick Mining (B) closed up more than +3%, and Newmont Mining (NEM) closed up more than +2%.
Cryptocurrency-exposed stocks are climbing today, with Bitcoin (^BTCUSD) up more than +4% at a 4-week high. Coinbase Global (COIN) closed up more than +7%, and Galaxy Digital Holdings (GLXY) and Mara Holdings (MARA) closed up more than +6%. Also, Strategy (MSTR) and Riot Platforms (RIOT) closed up more than +4%.
Drugmakers retreated on Monday. AbbVie (ABBV) and Eli Lilly (LLY) closed down more than -3%, and Amgen (AMGN) closed down more than -2% to lead losers in the Dow Jones Industrials. Also, Gilead Sciences (GILD) closed down more than -2%, and Biogen (BIIB) and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) closed down more than -1%.
QXO Inc (QXO) closed up more than +18% after saying that Apollo Global and other investors agreed to invest $1.2 billion in the company through a new series of convertible perpetual preferred stock.
GH Research Plc (GHRS) closed up more than +17% after it said the FDA lifted the clinical hold on its Investigational New Drug Application for its GH001 drug, advancing the company toward initiating its global Phase 3 trial for treatment-resistant depression.
Centene (CNC) closed up more than +6% after Barclays upgraded the stock to overweight from equal weight with a price target of $54.
Moody’s Corp (MCO) closed up more than +5% after Stifel upgraded the stock to buy from hold with a price target of $574.
United Rentals (URI) closed up more than +5% after UBS upgraded the stock to buy from neutral with a price target of $1,025.
Versant Media Group (VSNT) closed down more than -13% to lead losers in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 after the company’s separation from Comcast Corp was announced.
Domino’s Pizza (DPZ) closed down more than -3% after TD Cowen downgraded the stock to hold from buy, citing growth challenges for the company.
Fortive Corp (FTV) closed down more than -2% after Mizuho Securities double-downgraded the stock to underperform from outperform with a price target of $51.
Pentair Plc (PNR) closed down more than -2% after TD Cowen downgraded the stock to sell from hold with a price target of $90.
Earnings Reports(1/6/2026)
AAR Corp (AIR), AngioDynamics Inc (ANGO), Penguin Solutions Inc (PENG).
On the date of publication, Rich Asplund did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.
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Stocks Finish Higher on Strength in Chip Makers and Energy Producers

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.72%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +1.32%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +1.04%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) are up +0.72%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) are up +1.10%.
Stock indexes are climbing today, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average posting a new all-time high. Optimism about AI spending is boosting chipmakers and data storage companies. Also, energy companies are rallying today after President Trump said a team of US officials will “run” Venezuela after capturing Venezuelan President Maduro and that the US requires “total access” to the country, including its oil reserves. In addition, mining stocks are moving higher as escalating geopolitical risks in South America boost demand for precious metals as haven assets, with gold up more than 3% and silver up more than 7%.
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Strength in European stocks today is providing carryover support to US equity markets after the Euro Stoxx 50 rallied to a new record high.
Today’s US economic news was negative for stocks after the Dec ISM manufacturing index unexpectedly fell -0.3 to 47.9, weaker than expectations of an increase to 48.4 and the steepest pace of contraction in 14 months.
Dovish comments on Saturday from Philadelphia Fed President Anna Paulson were supportive for equity prices after she said she sees “inflation moderating, the labor market stabilizing, and growth coming in around 2% this year. If all that happens, then some modest further adjustments to the funds rate would likely be appropriate later in the year."
However, today’s comments from Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari were slightly hawkish for Fed policy when he said that US interest rates may be "close to neutral" for the economy.
The market’s focus this week will be on US economic news. On Tuesday, the Dec S&P manufacturing PMI is expected to be unrevised at 52.9. On Wednesday, the Dec ADP employment change is expected to increase by +48,000. Also, the Dec ISM services index is expected to slip -0.3 to 52.3. In addition, the Nov JOLTS job openings are expected to climb by +9,000 to 7.679 million. Finally, on Wednesday, Oct factory orders are expected to decline by -1.1% m/m. On Thursday, Q3 nonfarm productivity is expected to climb by +4.7%, and unit labor costs are expected to rise by +0.3%. Also, initial weekly unemployment claims are expected to increase by 12,000 to 211,000. On Friday, Dec nonfarm payrolls are expected to increase by +59,000, and the Dec unemployment rate is expected to slip by -0.1 to 4.5%. Also, Dec average hourly earnings are expected to be up by 0.3% m/m and 3.6% y/y. In addition, Oct housing starts are expected to increase by 1.4% m/m to 1.325 million, and Oct building permits are expected to rise by 1.1% m/m to 1.350 million. Finally, the University of Michigan's Jan consumer sentiment index is expected to climb by 0.6 points to 53.5.
The markets are discounting the odds at 16% for a -25 bp rate cut at the FOMC’s next meeting on January 27-28.
Overseas stock markets are moving higher today. The Euro Stoxx 50 rose to a new all-time high and is up by +1.01%. China’s Shanghai Composite rallied to a 1.5-month high and closed up by +1.38%. Japan’s Nikkei Stock 225 climbed to a 2-month high and closed up sharply by +2.97%.
Interest Rates
March 10-year T-notes (ZNH6) today are up by +5 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield is down -2.4 bp to 4.167%. Mar T-notes are moving higher today on dovish comments from Philadelphia Fed President Anna Paulson, who said she sees the Fed cutting interest rates later this year if inflation moderates. Also, heightened global geopolitical risks boosted safe-haven demand for T-notes after the US raided Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Maduro. T-notes extended their gains today after the Dec ISM manufacturing index unexpectedly contracted by the most in 14 months, a dovish factor for Fed policy.
Strength in stocks today is limiting the upside in T-note prices. Also, comments from Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari undercut T-notes when he said that US interest rates may be "close to neutral" for the economy.
European government bond yields are moving lower today. The 10-year German bund yield is down -2.2 bp to 2.878%. The 10-year UK gilt yield is down -2.9 bp to 4.508%.
Swaps are discounting a 1% chance of a +25 bp rate hike by the ECB at its next policy meeting on February 5.
US Stock Movers
Chip makers and data storage companies are moving higher today, supporting gains in the overall market. KLA Corp (KLAC), Applied Materials (AMAT), and Lam Research (LRCX) are up more than +6%, and ASML Holding NV (ASML), ARM Holdings Plc (ARM), ON Semiconductor (ON), and Microchip Technology (MCHP) are up more than +5%. Also, NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI) is up more than +3%, and Texas Instruments (TXN), Analog Devices (ADI), Marvell Technology (MRVL), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Intel (INTC), and Qualcomm (QCOM) are up more than +2%.
Energy producers and energy service providers are rallying today after President Trump said a team of US officials will “run” Venezuela and that the US requires “total access” to the country, including its oil reserves. Valero Energy (VLO) is up more than +11% to lead gainers in the S&P 500. Also, Halliburton (HAL) and SLB (SLB) are up more than +10%, and Phillips 66 (PSX) is up more than +7%. In addition, Marathon Petroleum (MPC) is up more than +6%, and ConocoPhillips (COP) and Baker Hughes (BKR) are up more than +5%. Finally, Chevron (CVX) is up more than +4% to lead gainers in the Dow Jones Industrials.
Mining stocks are moving higher today, with the price of gold up more than +2%, copper up +4%, and silver up more than +8%. Coeur Mining (CDE) is up more than +6%, and Barrick Mining (B) and Hecla Mining (HL) are up more than +4%. Also, Newmont Mining (NEM) and Freeport McMoRan (FCX) are up more than +3%.
Cryptocurrency-exposed stocks are climbing today, with Bitcoin (^BTCUSD) up more than +4% at a 4-week high. Coinbase Global (COIN) is up more than +7%, and Galaxy Digital Holdings (GLXY), Strategy (MSTR), and Mara Holdings (MARA) are up more than +6%. In addition, Riot Platforms (RIOT) is up more than +3%.
GH Research Plc (GHRS) is up more than +20% after it said the FDA lifted the clinical hold on its Investigational New Drug Application for its GH001 drug, advancing the company toward initiating its global Phase 3 trial for treatment-resistant depression.
QXO Inc (QXO) is up more than +17% after saying that Apollo Global and other investors agreed to invest $1.2 billion in the company through a new series of convertible perpetual preferred stock.
Moody’s Corp (MCO) is up more than +5% after Stifel upgraded the stock to buy from hold with a price target of $574.
United Rentals (URI) is up more than +5% after UBS upgraded the stock to buy from neutral with a price target of $1,025.
Mobileye Global (MBLY) is up more than +4% after Barclays upgraded the stock to overweight from equal weight with a price target of $16.
Versant Media Group (VSNT) is down more than -13% to lead losers in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 after the company’s separation from Comcast Corp was announced.
Domino’s Pizza (DPZ) is down more than -3% after TD Cowen downgraded the stock to hold from buy, citing growth challenges for the company.
Fortive Corp (FTV) is down more than -2% after Mizuho Securities double-downgraded the stock to underperform from outperform with a price target of $51.
Pentair Plc (PNR) is down more than -2% after TD Cowen downgraded the stock to sell from hold with a price target of $90.
Earnings Reports(1/5/2026)
None.
On the date of publication, Rich Asplund did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

Chip Makers and Energy Producers Lead Stock Indexes Higher

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.54%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.99%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.78%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26) are up +0.58%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQH26) are up +0.80%.
Stock indexes are climbing today, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average posting a new all-time high. Optimism about AI spending is boosting chipmakers and data storage companies. Also, energy companies are rallying today after President Trump said a team of US officials will “run” Venezuela after capturing Venezuelan President Maduro and that the US requires “total access” to the country, including its oil reserves. In addition, mining stocks are moving higher as escalating geopolitical risks in South America boost demand for precious metals as haven assets, with gold up more than 2% and silver up more than 5%.
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Dovish comments on Saturday from Philadelphia Fed President Anna Paulson were supportive for equity prices after she said she sees “inflation moderating, the labor market stabilizing, and growth coming in around 2% this year. If all that happens, then some modest further adjustments to the funds rate would likely be appropriate later in the year."
However, today’s comments from Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari were slightly hawkish for Fed policy when he said that US interest rates may be "close to neutral" for the economy.
Strength in European stocks today is providing carryover support to US equity markets after the Euro Stoxx 50 rallied to a new record high.
The market’s focus this week will be on US economic news, including today’s Dec ISM manufacturing index, expected up +0.2 to 48.4. On Tuesday, the Dec S&P manufacturing PMI is expected to be unrevised at 52.9. On Wednesday, the Dec ADP employment change is expected to increase by +48,000. Also, the Dec ISM services index is expected to slip -0.3 to 52.3. In addition, the JOLTS job openings are expected to climb by +9,000 to 7.679 million. Finally, on Wednesday, Oct factory orders are expected to decline by -1.1% m/m. On Thursday, Q3 nonfarm productivity is expected to climb by +4.7%, and unit labor costs are expected to rise by +0.3%. Also, weekly initial unemployment claims are expected to increase by +12,000 to 211,000. On Friday, Dec nonfarm payrolls are expected to increase by +59,000, and the Dec unemployment rate is expected to slip by -0.1 to 4.5%. Also, Dec average hourly earnings are expected to be up +0.3% m/m and +3.6% y/y. In addition, Oct housing starts are expected to increase by 1.4% m/m to 1.325 million, and Oct building permits are expected to rise by 1.1% m/m to 1.350 million. Finally, the University of Michigan's Jan consumer sentiment index is expected to climb by 0.6 points to 53.5.
The markets are discounting the odds at 16% for a -25 bp rate cut at the FOMC’s next meeting on January 27-28.
Overseas stock markets are moving higher today. The Euro Stoxx 50 rose to a new all-time high and is up by +0.85%. China’s Shanghai Composite rallied to a 1.5-month high and closed up by +1.38%. Japan’s Nikkei Stock 225 climbed to a 2-month high and closed up sharply by +2.97%.
Interest Rates
March 10-year T-notes (ZNH6) today are up by +4 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield is down -1.6 bp to 4.175%. Mar T-notes are moving higher today on dovish comments from Philadelphia Fed President Anna Paulson, who said she sees the Fed cutting interest rates later this year if inflation moderates. Also, heightened global geopolitical risks boosted safe-haven demand for T-notes after the US raided Venezuela and captured Venezuelan President Maduro.
Strength in stocks today is limiting the upside in T-note prices. Also, comments from Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari undercut T-notes when he said that US interest rates may be "close to neutral" for the economy.
European government bond yields are moving lower today. The 10-year German bund yield is down -1.8 bp to 2.882%. The 10-year UK gilt yield is down -3.4 bp to 4.503%.
Swaps are discounting a 1% chance of a +25 bp rate hike by the ECB at its next policy meeting on February 5.
US Stock Movers
Chip makers and data storage companies are moving higher today, supporting gains in the overall market. ARM Holdings Plc (ARM) and KLA Corp (KLAC) are up more th +5%, and ASML Holding NV (ASML) and Lam Research (LRCX) are up more than +4%. Also, Applied Materials (AMAT), ON Semiconductor (ON), Marvell Technology (MRVL), Microchip Technology (MCHP), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), and NXP Semiconductors NV (NXPI) are up more than +3%. In addition, Analog Devices (ADI), Intel (INTC), and Qualcomm (QCOM) are up more than +2%.
Energy producers and energy service providers are rallying today after President Trump said a team of US officials will “run” Venezuela and that the US requires “total access” to the country, including its oil reserves. Valero Energy (VLO) is up more than +9% to lead gainers in the S&P 500. Also, Halliburton (HAL) and SLB (SLB) are up more than +7%, and Marathon Petroleum (MPC) and Phillips 66 (PSX) are up more than +6%. In addition, ConocoPhillips (COP) and Baker Hughes (BKR) are up more than +5%, and Chevron (CVX) is up more than +4% to lead gainers in the Dow Jones Industrials.
Mining stocks are moving higher today, with the price of gold up more than +2%, copper up +3%, and silver up more than +5%. Barrick Mining (B), Newmont Mining (NEM), Freeport McMoRan (FCX), Hecla Mining (HL), and Coeur Mining (CDE) are up more than +2%.
Cryptocurrency-exposed stocks are climbing today with Bitcoin (^BTCUSD) up more than +3% at a 4-week high. Coinbase Global (COIN) and Galaxy Digital Holdings (GLXY) are up more than +5%. Also, Strategy (MSTR) and Mara Holdings (MARA) are up more than +4%, and Riot Platforms (RIOT) is up more than +3%.
GH Research Plc (GHRS) is up more than +34% after it said the FDA lifted the clinical hold on its Investigational New Drug Application for its GH001 drug, advancing the company toward initiating its global Phase 3 trial for treatment-resistant depression.
QXO Inc (QXO) is up more than +7% after saying that Apollo Global and other investors agreed to invest $1.2 billion in the company through a new series of convertible perpetual preferred stock.
Mobileye Global (MBLY) is up more than +5% after Barclays upgraded the stock to overweight from equal weight with a price target of $16.
Estee Lauder (EL) is up more than +3% after Raymond James upgraded the stock to strong buy from market perform with a price target of $130.
Fortive Corp (FTV) is down more than -4% after Mizuho Securities double-downgraded the stock to underperform from outperform with a price target of $51.
Uber Technologies (UBER) is down more than -1% after Melius Research LLC downgraded the stock to sell from hold with a price target of $73.
Pentair Plc (PNR) is down more than -1% after TD Cowen downgraded the stock to sell from hold with a price target of $90.
Earnings Reports(1/5/2026)
None.
On the date of publication, Rich Asplund did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

Stocks Climb on AI Spending Optimism and Strength in Energy Producers

Shareholders of NXP Semiconductors NV (Symbol: NXPI) looking to boost their income beyond the stock's 1.8% annualized dividend yield can sell the January 2028 covered call at the $340 strike and collect the premium based on the $17.00 bid, which annualizes to an additional 3.6% rate of return against the current stock price (at Stock Options Channel we call this the YieldBoost), for a total of 5.4% annualized rate in the scenario where the stock is not called away. Any upside above $340 would be lost if the stock rises there and is called away, but NXPI shares would have to climb 47.8% from current levels for that to happen, meaning that in the scenario where the stock is called, the shareholder has earned a 55.2% return from this trading level, in addition to any dividends collected before the stock was called.
In general, dividend amounts are not always predictable and tend to follow the ups and downs of profitability at each company. In the case of NXP Semiconductors NV, looking at the dividend history chart for NXPI below can help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue, and in turn whether it is a reasonable expectation to expect a 1.8% annualized dividend yield.
Below is a chart showing NXPI's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $340 strike highlighted in red:
The chart above, and the stock's historical volatility, can be a helpful guide in combination with fundamental analysis to judge whether selling the January 2028 covered call at the $340 strike gives good reward for the risk of having given away the upside beyond $340. (Do most options expire worthless? This and six other common options myths debunked). We calculate the trailing twelve month volatility for NXP Semiconductors NV (considering the last 249 trading day closing values as well as today's price of $229.96) to be 46%. For other call options contract ideas at the various different available expirations, visit the NXPI Stock Options page of StockOptionsChannel.com.
In mid-afternoon trading on Monday, the put volume among S&P 500 components was 839,905 contracts, with call volume at 1.78M, for a put:call ratio of 0.47 so far for the day. Compared to the long-term median put:call ratio of .65, that represents very high call volume relative to puts; in other words, buyers are preferring calls in options trading so far today. Find out which 15 call and put options traders are talking about today.
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