Lockheed Martin shares gained attention after Truist upgraded the stock to Buy and raised its price target to $605, implying 17% upside. The firm cited improving execution, lower cost risks, expanding global orders, and expected double-digit growth in missiles and fire control in 2026.

Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries' shares have plummeted nearly 6% since the beginning of 2026. The decline in shares has erased nearly $15 billion (₹1.35 lakh crore) from the company's market value, making it one of the company's worst starts in recent years. The sell-off can be attributed to fears of slowing retail sector and US' threats on Russian oil purchases.

Billionaire Sridhar Vembu offered to give 50% of his shares in Zoho to his wife, Pramila Srinivasan, amid their divorce proceedings, his lawyer Christopher Melcher said. "Instead, she has claimed that Sridhar is trying to cheat her in the divorce," Melcher said. "This makes no sense as...Sridhar has already transferred his interest in the family home to her," he added.

The Supreme Court of the United States will not issue a ruling Friday on Donald Trump tariffs. Speaking to CNBC, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said the White House expects to win but could use alternative legal authorities to achieve the same trade outcomes if the court rules against it.

Opendoor Technologies shares jumped over 13% after Donald Trump proposed directing the government to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds to push rates lower. Retail investors say the move, alongside plans to curb institutional home buying, could revive housing demand despite Opendoor recent revenue decline.

Bill Gates warned that artificial intelligence risks, including bioterrorism and job disruption, will emerge sooner than many expect. In a blog post, the Microsoft co-founder said AI is already disrupting software jobs and could be misused by bad actors. He cautioned that complacency around timelines for AGI and advanced robots could leave society unprepared.

Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio Platforms may dwarf Hyundai Motor India's $3.3-billion IPO as it plans to sell 2.5% of the company in its upcoming maiden offering, Reuters reported. Jefferies had estimated Reliance Jio Platform's valuation at $180 billion in November, making the 2.5% stake worth about $4.5 billion. The value would make it India's biggest-ever IPO.

Anupam Mittal says in a recent LinkedIn post that Shark Tank India has grown far beyond early scepticism. In four years, the show has featured 2,000 founders, closed 436 deals and committed ₹388 crore. He notes that many startups scaled after the show, created jobs and reflected a broader shift in Indian entrepreneurship, driven by diverse founders and practical problem-solving.

Goldman Sachs cut its price target on Netflix to $112 from $130 ahead of earnings, while keeping a Neutral rating. The firm cited concerns over potential content acquisitions from Warner Bros. Discovery instead of organic growth. Netflix shares are down about 27% since the last earnings report and trade at roughly 28x forward earnings.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that US nonfarm payrolls rose by 50,000 in December, below expectations of 73,000. The unemployment rate edged down to 4.4%, beating forecasts. November job gains were revised higher, suggesting hiring slowed at year-end even as labour market conditions remained relatively stable.