United States: Daily Stock Market Performance Insight - January 9, 2026

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Daily Gainers

2,531

Daily Losers

2,374

Average Return

0.20%

Total Stocks

5,338

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Market Cap	Daily Gainers	Daily Losers	Average Return	Total Stocks
Mega Cap	36	20	1.17%	56
Large Cap	401	326	0.56%	732
Mid Cap	538	434	0.60%	985
Small Cap	230	204	0.51%	449

US Growth & Rotation Drive Global Optimism, Inflation Watch

Market Sentiment: positive

Importance Score: 5/10

Reasoning

The news highlights strong US economic growth, rising global indices, and bullish forecasts, indicating a positive outlook. However, inflation concerns and geopolitical risks introduce some caution, justifying a high but not top-tier importance score.

Key Takeaway

US markets are exhibiting strength and a sector rotation, driven by economic resilience and optimistic forecasts, presenting both opportunities and risks for investors in 2026.

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MARKET PULSE: US equity markets continued their strong run, with the S&P 500 reaching a new all-time high. While this is US data, it influences global sentiment. The MSCI developed international index gained around 31% in 2025, and emerging markets saw even stronger gains of around 33.5% in 2025.
KEY THEMES: A rotation is underway in US markets, shifting away from technology towards sectors like healthcare, defense, and small-cap Russell 2000 stocks. This is coupled with a resilient US economy, growing at 4.3% annualized in Q3 2025, despite a mixed jobs report. December’s non-farm payrolls added 50,000 jobs, below the 66,000 forecast, but the unemployment rate fell to 4.4%.
DATA-DRIVEN: J.P. Morgan forecasts the S&P 500 to reach 7,300 by year-end 2026, with a bullish case of 8,100. Gold has already seen substantial gains, rising around 65% in 2025 and is projected to finish above 5,250. US one-year inflation expectations rose to 3.4% in December 2025. Unilever anticipates underlying sales growth of 3% to 5% for full-year 2025, with margin improvement. Novo Nordisk has received approval for a new weight-loss pill, expected to be a key growth driver in 2026.
INVESTOR IMPLICATIONS: Investors should watch for S&P Global’s Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings announcement on February 10, 2026. The anticipated Supreme Court decision on tariffs could provide a short-term boost to corporate earnings if blocked. Geopolitical events, like the situation in Venezuela, are creating volatility in energy stocks and gold. The rotation towards value and smaller caps suggests potential opportunities outside of large-cap growth. Monitor inflation expectations and the Fed’s rate cut trajectory.

Daily Streak Leaders for January 9, 2026

All (16) Mega Cap (4) Large Cap (4) Mid Cap (4) Small Cap (4)

Stock	Streak	Streak Return
Amazon.com \| AMZN Consumer Cyclical \| Mega Cap	5 days ↑	8.10%
Amazon.com shows promise with a 5-day winning streak (228.84 → 247.38), delivering 8.1% gains. With 155.7B revenue generating only 17.1B profit (11.0% margin) in Qtr ending Mar 2025, the market prices in future margin expansion potential.
Alphabet \| GOOGL Communication Services \| Mega Cap	3 days ↑	4.52%
Alphabet gains traction with a 3-day winning streak (314.36 → 328.57), delivering 4.5% gains. The financials tell a compelling story: 96.4B revenue generating 28.2B net profit (29.2% margin) demonstrates exceptional profit margins as of Qtr ending Jun 2025.
Cisco Systems \| CSCO Technology \| Mega Cap	9 days ↓	-5.32%
Cisco Systems struggles to find footing after a 9-day decline (78.03 → 73.88), down 5.3%. However, fundamentals remain robust: 14.9B revenue generating 2.9B profit (19.2% margin) as of Qtr ending Oct 2025 suggests this could be a temporary setback. Value hunters take note.
Advanced Micro \| AMD Technology \| Mega Cap	5 days ↓	-11.76%
Advanced Micro navigates difficult waters with a 5-day decline (230.25 → 203.17), down 11.8%. Weak margins on 9.2B revenue with only 1.2B profit (13.4% margin) in Qtr ending Sep 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.
AeroVironment \| AVAV Industrials \| Large Cap	6 days ↑	46.91%
AeroVironment maintains strong momentum with a 6-day winning streak (248.45 → 364.99), delivering 46.9% gains. With 275.0M revenue generating only 16.7M profit (6.1% margin) in Qtr ending Apr 2025, the market prices in future margin expansion potential.
Karman Holdings \| KRMN Industrials \| Large Cap	6 days ↑	43.10%
Karman Holdings shows consistent strength with a 6-day winning streak (74.23 → 106.22), delivering 43.1% gains. Despite 100.1M in revenue and - 4.8M loss (-4.8% margin) as of Qtr ending Mar 2025, the market sees potential beyond current profitability. This momentum suggests confidence in future execution.
Ventas \| VTR Real Estate \| Large Cap	8 days ↓	-6.12%
Ventas struggles to find footing after a 8-day decline (79.78 → 74.90), down 6.1%. Weak margins on 1.4B revenue with only 48.4M profit (3.6% margin) in Qtr ending Mar 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.
SBA Communications \| SBAC Real Estate \| Large Cap	7 days ↓	-6.78%
SBA Communications sees continued selling pressure through a 7-day decline (194.38 → 181.20), down 6.8%. However, fundamentals remain robust: 732.3M revenue generating 240.4M profit (32.8% margin) as of Qtr ending Sep 2025 suggests this could be a temporary setback. Value hunters take note.
Cava \| CAVA Consumer Cyclical \| Mid Cap	7 days ↑	21.46%
Cava builds on success with a 7-day winning streak (58.34 → 70.86), delivering 21.5% gains. Financial performance remains steady with 292.2M revenue yielding 14.7M profit (Qtr ending Sep 2025). The 5.0% margin suggests room for growth as operations scale.
Shake Shack \| SHAK Consumer Cyclical \| Mid Cap	7 days ↑	16.79%
Shake Shack shows consistent strength with a 7-day winning streak (79.88 → 93.29), delivering 16.8% gains. With 320.9M revenue generating only 4.5M profit (1.4% margin) in Qtr ending Mar 2025, the market prices in future margin expansion potential.
Berkshire Hills \| BHLB Financial Services \| Mid Cap	6 days ↓	-5.66%
Berkshire Hills sees continued selling pressure through a 6-day decline (25.64 → 24.19), down 5.7%. Weak margins on 110.4M revenue with only 25.7M profit (23.3% margin) in Qtr ending Mar 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.
Hudson Pacific \| HPP Real Estate \| Mid Cap	5 days ↓	-11.96%
Hudson Pacific navigates difficult waters with a 5-day decline (11.04 → 9.72), down 12.0%. Financial struggles compound the decline: despite 186.6M revenue, - 144.1M losses persist (-77.2% margin) as of Qtr ending Sep 2025. Until profitability improves, caution remains warranted.
Ramaco Resources \| METC Basic Materials \| Small Cap	7 days ↑	14.88%
Ramaco Resources builds on success with a 7-day winning streak (17.74 → 20.38), delivering 14.9% gains. Despite 121.0M in revenue and - 13.3M loss (-11.0% margin) as of Qtr ending Sep 2025, the market sees potential beyond current profitability. This momentum suggests confidence in future execution.
B Biglari Holdings \| BH Consumer Cyclical \| Small Cap	6 days ↑	26.71%
Biglari Holdings maintains strong momentum with a 6-day winning streak (331.91 → 420.55), delivering 26.7% gains. Despite 99.7M in revenue and - 5.3M loss (-5.3% margin) as of Qtr ending Sep 2025, the market sees potential beyond current profitability. This momentum suggests confidence in future execution.
Heritage Distilling \| CASK Consumer Defensive \| Small Cap	6 days ↓	-39.46%
Heritage Distilling encounters challenges with a 6-day decline (14.19 → 8.59), down 39.5%. Financial struggles compound the decline: despite 1.1M revenue, - 3.0M losses persist (-277.8% margin) as of Qtr ending Mar 2025. Until profitability improves, caution remains warranted.
Netscout Systems \| NTCT Technology \| Small Cap	5 days ↓	-3.49%
Netscout Systems navigates difficult waters with a 5-day decline (27.82 → 26.85), down 3.5%. Weak margins on 205.0M revenue with only 18.6M profit (9.1% margin) in Qtr ending Mar 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.

United States Market Daily Gainers & Losers: January 9, 2026

All (40) Mega Cap (10) Large Cap (10) Mid Cap (10) Small Cap (10)

Top United States Stock Gainers (January 9, 2026)

Stock	Day Open	Day Close	Daily Change	Volume	Daily Volume
Intel \| INTC Technology \| Mega Cap	$41.83	$45.55	10.80%	186.3M	186.3M
Lam Research \| LRCX Technology \| Mega Cap	$204.66	$218.36	8.66%	16.7M	16.7M
Applied Materials \| AMAT Technology \| Mega Cap	$288.40	$301.18	6.94%	9.4M	9.4M
Micron Technology \| MU Technology \| Mega Cap	$332.75	$345.09	5.53%	33.3M	33.3M
Applovin \| APP Communication Services \| Mega Cap	$616.22	$647.72	5.06%	3.5M	3.5M
Applied Digital \| APLD Technology \| Large Cap	$32.93	$37.68	17.97%	86.2M	86.2M
Builders FirstSource \| BLDR Industrials \| Large Cap	$113.75	$124.66	12.01%	4.6M	4.6M
Regencell Bioscience \| RGC Healthcare \| Large Cap	$36.08	$45.79	10.55%	1.6M	1.6M
Revolution Medicines \| RVMD Healthcare \| Large Cap	$120.00	$118.64	10.48%	20.7M	20.7M
Vistra \| VST Utilities \| Large Cap	$174.33	$166.37	10.47%	14.3M	14.3M
Cg Oncology \| CGON Healthcare \| Mid Cap	$44.16	$54.20	29.26%	7.0M	7.0M
UWM Holdings \| UWMC Financial Services \| Mid Cap	$4.96	$5.36	13.80%	49.6M	49.6M
Opendoor \| OPEN Real Estate \| Mid Cap	$7.09	$7.29	13.37%	166.5M	166.5M
Liquidia \| LQDA Healthcare \| Mid Cap	$31.76	$35.86	12.91%	8.0M	8.0M
Century Communities \| CCS Real Estate \| Mid Cap	$63.00	$68.33	10.94%	706.7K	706.7K
Ars Pharmaceuticals \| SPRY Healthcare \| Small Cap	$12.32	$13.06	19.27%	6.1M	6.1M
Aeva Technologies \| AEVA Technology \| Small Cap	$17.15	$19.87	17.64%	7.4M	7.4M
Erasca \| ERAS Healthcare \| Small Cap	$6.07	$6.76	16.35%	11.8M	11.8M
Enliven Therapeutics \| ELVN Healthcare \| Small Cap	$23.58	$26.00	11.83%	5.8M	5.8M
T Two Harbors \| TWO Real Estate \| Small Cap	$11.36	$12.23	11.79%	11.6M	11.6M

Biggest United States Stock Losers (January 9, 2026)

Stock	Day Open	Day Close	Daily Change	Volume	Daily Volume
Eli Lilly and \| LLY Healthcare \| Mega Cap	$1,086.83	$1,063.56	-1.99%	2.6M	2.6M
American Express \| AXP Financial Services \| Mega Cap	$383.00	$375.61	-1.92%	2.8M	2.8M
AbbVie \| ABBV Healthcare \| Mega Cap	$223.75	$220.08	-1.81%	6.7M	6.7M
Netflix \| NFLX Communication Services \| Mega Cap	$90.03	$89.46	-1.18%	55.5M	55.5M
UnitedHealth \| UNH Healthcare \| Mega Cap	$347.25	$343.98	-0.83%	4.1M	4.1M
D Eason Technology \| DXFFY Financial Services \| Large Cap	$2.27	$2.06	-8.44%	79.7K	79.7K
Madrigal \| MDGL Healthcare \| Large Cap	$554.99	$514.06	-7.58%	703.0K	703.0K
MicroStrategy \| MSTR Technology \| Large Cap	$166.75	$157.33	-5.77%	27.9M	27.9M
Polestar Automotive \| PSNY Consumer Cyclical \| Large Cap	$21.99	$20.99	-5.45%	193.4K	193.4K
Las Vegas Sands \| LVS Consumer Cyclical \| Large Cap	$62.11	$58.95	-4.77%	9.8M	9.8M
Oddity Tech \| ODD Technology \| Mid Cap	$38.96	$35.42	-8.02%	1.8M	1.8M
Merit Medical \| MMSI Healthcare \| Mid Cap	$91.61	$86.38	-7.30%	1.6M	1.6M
Wave Life Sciences \| WVE Healthcare \| Mid Cap	$15.03	$13.84	-6.68%	3.7M	3.7M
Tg Therapeutics \| TGTX Healthcare \| Mid Cap	$30.70	$28.47	-6.66%	3.2M	3.2M
WD-40 Company \| WDFC Basic Materials \| Mid Cap	$183.00	$190.00	-6.63%	839.4K	839.4K
A Axt \| AXTI Technology \| Small Cap	$21.57	$22.99	-10.99%	18.2M	18.2M
Greenbrier \| GBX Industrials \| Small Cap	$52.90	$47.86	-10.27%	1.7M	1.7M
Pacira BioSciences \| PCRX Healthcare \| Small Cap	$24.64	$23.53	-9.57%	2.4M	2.4M
Urogen Pharma \| URGN Healthcare \| Small Cap	$23.59	$21.25	-9.46%	852.1K	852.1K
Harrow \| HROW Healthcare \| Small Cap	$51.00	$46.78	-8.35%	841.5K	841.5K

Most Active United States Stocks on January 9, 2026

All (20) Mega Cap (5) Large Cap (5) Mid Cap (5) Small Cap (5)

Stock	Day Open	Day Close	Daily Change	Volume	Daily Volume
Intel \| INTC Technology \| Mega Cap	$41.83	$45.55	10.80%	186.3M	186.3M
Nvidia \| NVDA Technology \| Mega Cap	$185.08	$184.86	-0.10%	131.1M	131.1M
Tesla \| TSLA Consumer Cyclical \| Mega Cap	$435.95	$445.01	2.11%	67.2M	67.2M
Netflix \| NFLX Communication Services \| Mega Cap	$90.03	$89.46	-1.18%	55.5M	55.5M
Apple \| AAPL Technology \| Mega Cap	$259.08	$259.37	0.13%	40.0M	40.0M
Applied Digital \| APLD Technology \| Large Cap	$32.93	$37.68	17.97%	86.2M	86.2M
Rocket Companies \| RKT Financial Services \| Large Cap	$22.08	$23.29	9.65%	73.3M	73.3M
Ford Motor Company \| F Consumer Cyclical \| Large Cap	$14.35	$14.20	-1.39%	68.4M	68.4M
Kenvue \| KVUE Consumer Defensive \| Large Cap	$17.05	$16.83	-0.94%	57.5M	57.5M
D-Wave Quantum \| QBTS Technology \| Large Cap	$29.77	$28.11	-4.00%	46.7M	46.7M
Opendoor \| OPEN Real Estate \| Mid Cap	$7.09	$7.29	13.37%	166.5M	166.5M
Plug Power \| PLUG Industrials \| Mid Cap	$2.30	$2.19	-5.60%	113.9M	113.9M
Ondas Holdings \| ONDS Technology \| Mid Cap	$14.00	$13.69	-2.28%	113.9M	113.9M
BigBear.ai Holdings \| BBAI Technology \| Mid Cap	$6.24	$6.20	0.49%	71.2M	71.2M
Archer Aviation \| ACHR Industrials \| Mid Cap	$8.90	$8.81	1.15%	60.1M	60.1M
Bitfarms \| BITF Financial Services \| Small Cap	$2.91	$2.80	-3.11%	37.9M	37.9M
Critical Metals \| CRML Basic Materials \| Small Cap	$14.27	$14.98	11.21%	30.1M	30.1M
Redwire \| RDW Industrials \| Small Cap	$10.57	$10.98	6.81%	25.6M	25.6M
Rezolve AI \| RZLV Technology \| Small Cap	$3.90	$3.68	-0.81%	24.0M	24.0M
A Axt \| AXTI Technology \| Small Cap	$21.57	$22.99	-10.99%	18.2M	18.2M