Stock Market Update, Jan. 9: Applied Digital Soars as Investors Adjust to AI Infrastructure Expansion

applied digital (NASDAQ:APLD) wrapped up trading on Friday with a notable 17.97% rise, closing at $37.68. Since its public debut in 2022, the company has seen its stock price soar by 677%. The trading volume was quite impressive, reaching 85.5 million shares, surpassing the three-month average of 32.2 million shares by about 165%. Investors were […]
Forecast: This Huge AI Stock Will Hit a $5 Trillion Market Value by 2026 (Note: It’s Neither Apple nor Microsoft)

Currently, there are 10 companies listed on the stock market with valuations over $1 trillion. Nvidia seems closest to hitting a $5 trillion mark, but I think Alphabet might surprise everyone and reach it this year as well. While Alphabet has a lot of room for growth, its stock still appears to be undervalued. Right […]
Jamie Dimon’s Control Over US Credit Card Market Increases as JPMorgan Secures Apple Card Business from Goldman Sachs

Apple Partners with JPMorgan Chase for Apple Card Apple has chosen JPMorgan Chase as the new issuer for its Apple Card, marking a significant change in its financial operations and ending its collaboration with Goldman Sachs. On Wednesday, JPMorgan Chase announced that it reached an agreement to take over the issuance of the Apple Card, […]
Stock market today: Dow and S&P 500 reach new highs, Nasdaq rises as stocks close the first week of 2026 with significant gains

Trump Meets with Oil Industry Leaders About Venezuela During a recent meeting with oil industry executives at the White House, President Trump indicated that the U.S. oil sector would invest at least $100 billion in rebuilding Venezuela’s oil production capacity and infrastructure. This move is intended to help Venezuela resume its crude oil exports while […]
Stock market today: Dow and S&P 500 reach record highs, Nasdaq rises as stocks finish the first week of 2026 with significant gains

U.S. Oil Industry Engages with Venezuela In a recent meeting with leaders from the oil sector at the White House, President Trump mentioned that the U.S. industry is prepared to “spend at least $100 billion of our own money” to enhance production capacity and infrastructure necessary for Venezuela to resume significant crude oil exports. He […]
The Stock Market Has Done Something It Hasn’t Done Since 1950, and It’s Concerning

The Santa Claus Rally refers to the performance of the stock market during the last five business days of December and the first two business days of January. Historically, the S&P 500 has seen positive returns about 80% of the time during this period. This year’s Santa Claus rally, however, seems to carry a warning. […]
Stock market today: Dow and S&P 500 climb towards record highs as job report wraps up a strong first week of 2026.

U.S. Oil Industry Invests in Venezuela’s Recovery During a recent meeting with oil executives at the White House, President Trump announced that the American oil sector plans to invest at least $100 billion to restore Venezuela’s production capacity and essential infrastructure. This move aims to enable Venezuela to resume significant crude oil exports, with China […]
Alfredo Ortiz: America’s Job Market Improving Thanks to Local Businesses and Republican Policies

According to Friday’s job report, there’s evidence that the U.S. labor market may be improving. The unemployment rate has decreased to 4.4%, while average wages are reportedly rising at a pace that outpaces inflation by 40%. This rise in real wages contrasts sharply with the current economic issues attributed to the Biden administration, particularly the […]
The job market could influence whether credit scores keep falling in 2026.

Micah Smith, the founder of Micah Abigail LLC and a well-known social media influencer, shared insights with Fox News Digital regarding the troubling trend of declining credit scores in various states. Experts in credit repair are noting a significant impact on Americans’ finances, suggesting that a high credit score is crucial for making major purchases […]
Alphabet Approaches $4 Trillion Market Value. Is There Further Potential for the Stock?

Key Points Alphabet surpassed Apple on Wednesday, becoming the second-most valuable company in the U.S., and continued to see its stock increase on Thursday, nearly reaching a market cap of $4 trillion. The stock surged 65% in 2025, thanks to the success of its Gemini 3 AI model, advancements in custom AI chips, and a […]