US PRE-MARKET MOVERS: VST, OKLO, RVMD, INSM, WDFC, WDFC, AXTI, QCOM, CRWD, DOCS

The pre-market moves highlight several key developments impacting stock performance today.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 9 Jan 2026, 13:25 UTCOn the live feed at 13:05 UTC — 3 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Several officers from Tehran's criminal investigation department killed overnight by "armed protestors"

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No borrowers are looking to raise capital Friday in the US investment-grade primary bond market, according an informal survey of debt underwriters

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US PRE-MARKET MOVERS: VST, OKLO, RVMD, INSM, WDFC, WDFC, AXTI, QCOM, CRWD, DOCS

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Ukrainian Inflation Rate MoM (Dec) M/M 0.2% vs. Exp. 0.3% (Prev. 0.4% )

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Downing Street Spokesperson says the leaders agreed on the need for close coordination as events evolved in Iran and PM Starmer reiterated his support for those who exercised their right to peaceful protest

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ES +0.1% NQ +0.2% RTY +0.2%

VST +14.5%: META to buy power from three VST plants in the US.
OKLO +18.3%: META to help develop SMRs planned by OKLO.
RVMD +14.5%: MRK is reportedly in talks to acquire RVMD for $28–32B.
INSM +8.6%: FY25 revenue guidance topped expectations.
WDFC -7.9%: Profit & revenue missed.
AXTI -13.90%: Cut Q4 revenue view.
QCOM -1.6%: Downgraded at Mizuho to 'Neutral' from 'Outperform'.
CRWD +0.7%: Upgraded at Berenberg to 'Buy' from 'Hold'.
DOCS +2.0%: Upgraded at Goldman Sachs to 'Neutral' from 'Sell'.

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Notably, VST and OKLO are surging due to strategic partnerships with META, which could suggest increased growth potential in the energy and small modular reactor sectors. Conversely, WDFC and AXTI are under pressure following earnings misses and lowered revenue forecasts, which could signal challenges within their respective industries and could influence sentiment in the utilities and semiconductor spaces.

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