WSJ Stock News

• Sterling Could Recover if U.K. Government Boosts Economic Prospects

  Sterling could recover against the euro in coming months if the U.K. government works to improve consumer and business confidence, Commerzbank said. Sterling fell against the dollar, which was broadly higher.

• Nasdaq Leads Gains as Netflix Stock Jumps

  The S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow industrials all notched gains as AI-linked stocks surged.

• U.S. Natural Gas Futures Edge Higher

  U.S. natural gas futures recovered some of Tuesday’s heavy losses with freezing weather continuing this week across much of the country and traders keeping an eye on the outlook for February.

• Treasury Yields Rise a Little as Tariffs Are Delayed

  Treasury yields edged up, reclaiming some lost ground as markets digest Trump’s relatively mild approach to tariffs at the start of his second term.

• Gold Futures Rise Amid Tariff Threats

  Gold futures rose, with tariff threats set to keep demand high.

• Oil Edges Higher as Traders Weigh U.S. Tariff Risks

  Crude futures returned to positive territory after opening the trading session lower as markets mull trade and tariff risks under Trump’s presidency.

• $TRUMP Is Already Worth Billions. What to Know About the Meme Coin.

  Critics warn that the token erodes any boundaries between the president’s political and business interests.

• Anti-DEI Activists Target Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase

  Bank of America and Citigroup also received shareholder proposals from right-leaning groups challenging their business practices.

• Pension Funds Want Private Equity to Open Up About Fees and Returns

  Proposed guidelines from a group of pensions and other institutions reflect longstanding frustration with funds’ levels of transparency.

• Netflix Explodes Into a New Era

  The streamer ends subscriber reporting with blowout numbers and a price hike, but its record market value sets a high bar going forward.