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Investing.com -- Stran & Company Inc. (NASDAQ:SWAG) stock jumped 9.8% on Friday after the promotional products provider announced a three-year, multimillion-dollar contract extension with a major nonprofit running organization.

The agreement positions Stran to continue serving as a key merchandise partner for one of the world’s largest and most prestigious marathons, providing branded apparel and merchandise for the organization’s flagship annual event and other marquee running competitions.

The contract renewal is expected to generate predictable, recurring revenue for Stran over the next three years, supporting the company’s strategy to build long-term partnerships with premier organizations and high-profile events.

"This multi-year extension with a globally recognized running organization is a strong validation of our capabilities," said Andy Shape, Chief Executive Officer of Stran & Company. "Supporting a marquee marathon of this scale requires precision, reliability, and the ability to perform under demanding timelines. This agreement provides meaningful revenue visibility while further strengthening our position within the sports and experiential marketing vertical."

The customer, described as one of the most recognized community-based running organizations globally, hosts dozens of adult and youth races annually, including its flagship marathon that attracts tens of thousands of participants.

The contract extension builds on an established relationship between Stran and the running organization, which has demonstrated continued confidence in the company’s ability to execute complex, high-volume merchandise programs for world-class sporting events.

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Investing.com -- Maase Inc. (NASDAQ:MAAS) stock surged 18% on Friday after the company announced plans to acquire Times Good Limited, which controls the operations of Huazhi Future Technology and its subsidiaries, collectively known as Huazhi Group.

The deal, valued at approximately RMB1.1 billion (US$152 million), will be paid through a combination of 87.4 million Class A ordinary shares and US$26 million in cash. The transaction is expected to close by the end of February 2026, with the consideration shares subject to a 60-month lock-up period following the closing.

Huazhi Group is described as a leading provider of computing power and algorithm solutions in China, specializing in high-performance computing and artificial intelligence algorithm R&D. The company serves government sectors including public security, firefighting, and agriculture, while also supporting digital transformation for large enterprises.

This acquisition represents a strategic shift for Maase, transitioning the company from what it calls a "Scenario Operator" to an "AI Industry Leader" with full-stack capabilities. By integrating Huazhi’s computing power and algorithm capabilities, Maase aims to build a complete technology stack spanning from computing foundation to smart hardware and full-scenario services.

"MAAS was born out of capital, but evolves through technology," said Min Zhou, Chief Executive Officer of MAAS. "With the addition of Huazhi Group, MAAS now possesses integrated hardware-software capabilities."

The acquisition forms part of Maase’s implementation of its dual-engine strategy driven by intelligent technology and capital investments.

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Investing.com -- BlackRock executive Rick Rieder is emerging as a strong contender for Federal Reserve chair, bolstered by his Wall Street credentials and willingness to reform the central bank, according to a report Friday from Bloomberg News, citing sources familiar with White House deliberations.

Rieder has captured President Donald Trump’s attention with numerous ideas for overhauling the Fed. His candidacy is further strengthened by the fact he has never worked at the central bank, unlike the other three finalists, making him appear less institutionally entrenched.

The BlackRock executive is one of four contenders for the position, alongside White House National Economic Director Kevin Hassett, Fed Governor Chris Waller, and former Fed official Kevin Warsh.

Bond market participants have responded positively to Rieder as Trump administration officials have sought investor feedback on the shortlist of candidates.

According to Polymarket data, Rieder currently has a 35% chance of being selected for the Fed Chair position, up from 6% earlier this week. Kevin Warsh’s chances have declined to 41%, down from nearly 60% in recent days.

Friday’s market has seen swings in various stocks based on news and other factors. Today, stocks like Intel and Iris Energy are experiencing significant movements. Below are highlights of some of the biggest stock movers, from mega-caps to small caps.

Mega-Cap Movers (Market Cap:$200B+ USD)

• Intel (INTC) -17.79%
• Goldman Sachs Group (GS) -3.54%
• Caterpillar (CAT) -3.61%
• Microsoft (MSFT) +3.78%
• Facebook Inc (META) +2.51%
• Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) +2.74%
• Palantir Technologies Inc (PLTR) +2.56%
• Amazon Com Inc (AMZN); Amazon to cut thousands of jobs next week - report +2.09%
• Morgan Stanley (MS) -2.27%
• American Express (AXP) -2.21%

Large-Cap Stock Movers (Market Cap:$10-$200B USD)

• Iris Energy (IREN) +10.64%
• Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp (BAH) +5.9%
• Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) +5.46%
• Rambus Inc (RMBS) -8.43%
• Moderna (MRNA) -7.23%
• Capital One (COF); Capital One to Acquire Fintech Brex for $5.15B - WSJ -6.82%
• Amkor Technology (AMKR) -6.25%
• SanDisk Corp-Exch (SNDK) -5.31%
• Advanced Energy (AEIS) -5.79%

Mid-Cap Stock Movers (Market Cap:$2-$10B USD)

• EquipmentShare Com Inc (EQPT); EquipmentShare prices IPO at $24.50 per share, begins trading today +18.59%
• Sustainable Opportunities Acqui (TMC) +12.2%
• Voyager Technologies (VOYG); Wedbush initiates Voyager Technologies stock with Outperform rating +9.89%
• CleanSpark (CLSK) +6.99%
• Customers Bancorp Inc (CUBI); Customers Bancorp shares fall as revenue misses estimates -9.44%
• Crispr Therapeutics AG (CRSP) -9.36%
• Apogee Therapeutics (APGE) -11.07%
• Materion Corp (MTRN); Seaport Global downgrades Materion stock to Neutral from Buy on valuation -11.76%
• Valeant Pharma (BHC); Bausch Health’s phase 3 trials for liver cirrhosis drug fail to meet endpoint -10.5%
• BitGo Holdings Inc (BTGO) -14.68%

Small-Cap Stock Movers (Market Cap:$300M-$2B USD)

• Puyi ADR (MAAS); Maase to acquire Huazhi Future in RMB1.1 billion deal +21.88%
• Sigma Lithium US (SGML) +17.3%
• Nexters (GDEV) +15.5%
• DAQQ New Energy Corp (DQ) +13.15%
• JinkoSolar Holding Comp Ltd (JKS) +10.92%
• Northrim BanCorp (NRIM) -16.09%
• Velo3D (VELO) -15.35%
• Flame Acquisition (SOC) -14.88%
• Burning Rock Biotech Ltd (BNR) -12.84%
• NovaBay Pharmaceuticals Inc (NBY) -12.59%

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As traders approach another pivotal day for financial markets, a series of crucial economic data releases that could sway market dynamics are expected on Monday, January 26, 2026. The spotlight will be on durable goods orders, which will provide insights into manufacturing sector health and business investment trends. This data point will be complemented by several other economic indicators that collectively offer a comprehensive view of current economic conditions.

Major Economic Events to Watch

• 8:30 AM ET - Durable Goods Orders (Previous:-2.2%): This key indicator measures changes in the total value of new orders for manufactured goods meant to last at least three years. The data will provide crucial insights into business equipment investment and manufacturing sector health.

Other Important Economic Events to Watch

• 8:30 AM ET - Core Durable Goods Orders (Previous:0.1%): This measure excludes volatile transportation items to provide a clearer picture of underlying manufacturing trends.

• 10:30 AM ET - Atlanta Fed GDPNow (Forecast:5.4%, Previous: 5.4%): This running estimate of real GDP growth offers an early look at current quarter economic performance based on available data.

• 1:00 PM ET - 2-Year Note Auction (Previous:3.499%): This Treasury auction will indicate investor demand for government debt and provide insights into near-term interest rate expectations.

Other Economic Events to Watch

• 6:30 AM ET - Dallas Fed PCE (Previous:1.90%): This trimmed-mean inflation measure helps identify underlying inflation trends by removing extreme price movements.

• 8:30 AM ET - Goods Orders Non Defense Ex Air (Previous:0.5%): This measure of capital goods orders excluding aircraft is considered a proxy for business investment plans.

• 8:30 AM ET - Chicago Fed National Activity (Previous:-0.21): This index tracks economic activity in the 7th Federal Reserve district and helps identify potential inflation pressures.

• 8:30 AM ET - Durables Excluding Defense (Previous:-1.5%): This indicator measures new orders for durable goods excluding defense items, providing insight into civilian demand.

• 10:30 AM ET - Dallas Fed Mfg Business Index (Previous:-10.9): This survey assesses manufacturing activity in Texas, offering regional economic insights.

• 11:30 AM ET - 3-Month Bill Auction (Previous:3.590%): This short-term Treasury auction reflects near-term investor sentiment and liquidity conditions.

• 11:30 AM ET - 6-Month Bill Auction (Previous:3.520%): This Treasury auction provides insights into medium-term interest rate expectations.

For further information and the latest updates, please refer to our Economic Calendar, here

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Earnings season continues, below we highlight companies expected to report earnings the next trading day so you can prepare for the action. Leading the charge are several significant players across various sectors, with Nucor, American Capital Agency, Crane, Western Alliance BanCorp, and Brown & Brown standing out as the largest companies by market capitalization set to release their financial results on Monday.

Earnings Before the Open

• Bank of Hawaii Corp (BOH): EPS estimate of $1.26, revenue estimate of $184.83M

• Dynex Capital Inc (DX): EPS estimate of $0.3816, revenue estimate of $62.38M

• Hbt Financial Inc (HBT): EPS estimate of $0.638, revenue estimate of $61.02M

• WSFS Financial Corp (: EPS estimate of $1.23, revenue estimate of $267.36M

• Lakeland Financial (LKFN): EPS estimate of $1.06, revenue estimate of $69.45M

• Steel Dynamics (STLD): EPS estimate of $1.89, revenue estimate of $4.59B

• Bank of Marin Ban (BMRC): EPS estimate of $0.4967, revenue estimate of $33.1M

Earnings After the Close

• Firstsun Capital Bancorp (FSUN): EPS estimate of $0.8475, revenue estimate of $107.61M

• Triumph Bancorp (TFIN): EPS estimate of $0.296, revenue estimate of $110.71M

• First Bank (FRBA): EPS estimate of $0.49, revenue estimate of $37.42M

• RBB Bancorp (RBB): EPS estimate of $0.49, revenue estimate of $33.2M

• South Plains Financial Inc (SPFI): EPS estimate of $0.875, revenue estimate of $54.11M

• Northwest Bancsha (NWBI): EPS estimate of $0.3063, revenue estimate of $174.15M

• NBT Bancorp Inc (NBTB): EPS estimate of $0.9844, revenue estimate of $184.24M

• Five Star Bancorp (FSBC): EPS estimate of $0.762, revenue estimate of $42.58M

• Home Bancorp (HBCP): EPS estimate of $1.39, revenue estimate of $37.4M

• First Merchants Corp (FRME): EPS estimate of $0.9517, revenue estimate of $173.17M

• Sanmina-SCI Corp (SANM): EPS estimate of $1.64, revenue estimate of $2.12B

• Crane Comp (CR): EPS estimate of $1.53, revenue estimate of $624.82M

• Western Alliance BanCorp (WAL): EPS estimate of $2.39, revenue estimate of $913.4M

• Alexandria Real Estate Equities (ARE): EPS estimate of $0.2808, revenue estimate of $623.36M

• American Capital Agency (AGNC): EPS estimate of $0.3703, revenue estimate of $940.76M

• Nucor (NUE): EPS estimate of $1.97, revenue estimate of $7.93B

• Eagle Financial Services (EFSI): EPS estimate of $0.865, revenue estimate of $20.4M

• Agilysys (AGYS): EPS estimate of $0.4557, revenue estimate of $79.07M

• Wr Berkley Corp (WRB): EPS estimate of $1.13, revenue estimate of $3.19B

• Brown & Brown Inc (BRO): EPS estimate of $0.905, revenue estimate of $1.65B

• Graco Inc (GGG): EPS estimate of $0.7664, revenue estimate of $590.91M

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