Jan 05, 2026
KBR Lands $350 Million Federal Contract To Advance Earth Observation

KBR, Inc. (NYSE:KBR) stock rose Monday after the company disclosed that it received a Technical Support Services Contract (TSSC) from the U.S. Geological Survey, with a $350 million ceiling. Details The company will provide advanced technical solutions for the Earth…

Jan 05, 2026
Gallium’s Minor Demand Poses An Outsized Problem

China has paused export restrictions on gallium until November 27, 2026, giving the U.S. time to solve a supply chain problem of this overlooked but vital strategic metal. Gallium is a minor metal by volume but a major enabler of…

Jan 05, 2026
InflaRx Reopens Case For Axed Phase 3 Drug For Rare Skin Disorder

InflaRx N.V. (NASDAQ:IFRX) is reviving hopes for vilobelimab after new analyses showed signs of efficacy in a Phase 3 trial it had previously halted, setting up FDA talks and a potential partner-led path forward. Last Tuesday, the company outlined multiple…

Jan 05, 2026
AMD’s Gamer Boom Signals Trouble For Intel’s Long-Held Lead

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) is gaining momentum in tandem with improving market share trends and renewed confidence in its artificial intelligence strategy. AMD Gains Ground On Intel Among PC Gamers AMD stock has extended its upward move since Friday,…

Jan 05, 2026
China Strength Fails To Offset Niu’s Global Sales Slowdown

Niu Technologies (NASDAQ:NIU) stock fell on Monday after the company disclosed a decline in sales volumes for the fourth quarter and full year 2025. In the fourth quarter of 2025, the company sold 178,702 units, down from 226,634 units a…

Jan 05, 2026
Taiwan Semiconductor Smashes 52-Week High On AI Demand Boom

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:TSM) stock climbed past its prior 52-week high of $321.59 on Monday, extending gains that began late last week. The move followed news that Taiwan Semiconductor had secured a one-year U.S. export license, allowing it to…

Jan 05, 2026
Riot Promotes Strategy Chief Jason Chung To CFO Role

Riot Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:RIOT) stock rose Monday after the company disclosed the appointment of Jason Chung as Chief Financial Officer, effective March 1, 2026. Chung currently serves as Riot’s EVP, Head of Corporate Development & Strategy, and brings two decades…