[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com][Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com]Moving the marketThe Dow started strong, but the Nasdaq felt the heat as traders kept rotating out of tech. Big AI names took hits: Nvidia down over 1%, Apple on track for its seventh straight loss, and Oracle off more than 2%.The bright spot? Defense stocks went gangbusters after President Trump floated a massive $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027 (up huge from 2026’s $901 billion). Northrop Grumman soared 10%+, Lockheed Martin jumped ...

Core Insights - Three companies from Suzhou High-tech Zone Shishan Business Innovation District have been selected as provincial enterprise technology centers for 2025, which are crucial for building technological innovation systems and enhancing competitive market positions [1] Company Summaries - Suzhou Lianxun Instrument Co., Ltd. has achieved key technological breakthroughs in optical communication testing, power device testing, and semiconductor integrated circuit testing [1] - Suzhou Haipeng Technology Co., Ltd. focuses on distributed photovoltaic inverter products and smart energy management solutions, with products sold in over 70 countries across five continents [1] - Suzhou Gaiya Information Technology Co., Ltd. has developed core technologies for real-time parallel processing of massive data and dynamic scheduling algorithms for heterogeneous data, serving clients in 34 countries and regions with over 7 million employees using its services daily [1]

The market’s focus this week will be on US economic news. On Friday, Dec nonfarm payrolls are expected to increase by +70,000, 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 1.8% m/m to 1.33 million, and Oct building permits are expected to rise by 1.5% m/m to 1.35 million. Finally, the University of Michigan's Jan consumer sentiment index is expec ...

Palantir (PLTR) stock is inching down on Jan. 8 following a multi-session rally on speculation that it was involved in the U.S. military’s recent attack on Venezuela. According to Arvind Ramnani, a senior Truist analyst, long-term investors should consider loading up on PLTR on this pullback as it’s the “best-in-class” artificial intelligence (AI) asset for 2026. More News from Barchart Ramnani’s bullish call is particularly significant given Palantir shares are already up some 180% versus their 52-wee ...

PLEASANTON, Calif., Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Veeva Systems (NYSE: VEEV) today announced participation in the following investor conference: J.P. Morgan 2026 Healthcare Conference, San Francisco, CA. Brian Van Wagener, CFO, will present on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time. The above presentation will be webcast. Links to the live and archived webcast will be available on Veeva's investor relations website at https://ir.veeva.com. About Veeva Systems Veeva is the global leader in cl ...

Core Viewpoint - Veeva Systems has been upgraded to Buy from Hold by Truist Securities, with a price target set at $275.00, indicating an attractive entry point for investors [1] Group 1: Revenue and Market Position - CRM now constitutes a smaller portion of Veeva's overall revenue, with any revenue headwinds from customer migrations expected to be deferred beyond fiscal 2027 and spread over multiple years [2] - Despite increased competition in the pharma CRM sector, Veeva maintains a dominant market position [2] Group 2: Growth and Risk Profile - With CRM-related risks largely mitigated, Veeva is experiencing strong execution in growth areas such as Crossix and early momentum in artificial intelligence initiatives [3] - These factors contribute to durable growth and margin stability, making the current risk-reward profile attractive [3]

I strongly believe that Microsoft Corporation ( MSFT ) is set to deliver an exceptional 2026, both in execution performance as well as that translating into share prices. This thesis does not try to emphasize how Microsoft isI am a stock analyst with over 20 years of experience in quantitative research, financial modeling, and risk management. My focus is on equity valuation, market trends, and portfolio optimization to uncover high-growth investment opportunities. As a former Vice President at Barclays, I ...

BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased Varonis Systems, Inc. ("Varonis†or the "Company†) (NASDAQ: VRNS) common stock between February 4, 2025 and October 28, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period†). Varonis investors have until March 9, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion. IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO SUFFERED A LOSS IN VARONIS SYSTEMS, INC. (VRNS), CONTACT THE LAW OFFICES OF HOWARD G. SMITH TO ...

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on HubSpot. Our analysis of options history for HubSpot (NYSE:HUBS) revealed 11 unusual trades.Delving into the details, we found 45% of traders were bullish, while 27% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 3 were puts, with a value of $151,200, and 8 were calls, valued at $288,574.Expected Price MovementsAfter evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band b ...

New York, New York, Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oak Hill Advisors (“OHA”) served as Administrative Agent and Lead Left Arranger for a private unitranche financing supporting Majesco’s acquisition of Vitech Systems Group (“Vitech”) and a concurrent refinancing. Majesco, a portfolio company of Thoma Bravo, is a leading provider of core software systems for property and casualty and life and annuity insurance carriers. Vitech is a complementary software solution provider catered to life and annuity insur ...