Six Stocks To Watch – 1/2/2026

Here’s an overview of six stocks, including their exchange, recent performance, and a brief description. This post is for information and personal discovery purposes. It is not an indicator to buy, sell, or hold to any of these stocks. Stock prices are volatile and subject to rapid changes. It’s advisable to consult financial advisors or use real-time trading platforms for the most current information. The stock performance summaries are based on general trends observed over the past ten trading days and are not indicative of future results.

Coya Therapeutics, Inc. (COYA)

Exchange: Nasdaq

52 Week High: ~$8.29 | 52 Week Low: ~$4.65.

Last Closing Price: ~$5.79.

Recent Performance: Choppy, mid-$5 to low-$6 trading over the last ten sessions as small-cap biotech sentiment stays selective.

Description: Clinical-stage biotech developing multi-modality regulatory T-cell (Treg) therapies for neurodegenerative, autoimmune, and metabolic diseases. Programs and timing of clinical catalysts drive a volatile tape typical of early-stage therapeutics.

Sector: Health Care / Biotechnology.

Bullish Or Bearish: Neutral/speculative — limited coverage and early-stage risk offset upside potential until pivotal data de-risk the story.

PBF Energy Inc. (PBF)

Exchange: NYSE

52 Week High: ~$41.48 | 52 Week Low: ~$13.62.

Last Closing Price: ~$27.13.

Recent Performance: Rebounded into the high-$20s over the last two weeks, tracking refining margins and crack-spread moves.

Description: Independent refiner with Gulf Coast, Mid-Continent, and West Coast complexes; earnings are leveraged to product spreads, utilization, and turnaround cadence. Cash generation and capital returns are cyclical with fuels demand and pricing.

Sector: Energy / Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing.

Bullish Or Bearish: Neutral — fundamentals hinge on margins; street views generally reflect a hold-leaning stance into 2026.

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Amtech Systems, Inc. (ASYS)

Exchange: Nasdaq

52 Week High: ~$13.26 | 52 Week Low: ~$3.20.

Last Closing Price: ~$12.63.

Recent Performance: Holding in the low-$12s to mid-$12s after a steep recovery from spring lows, with modest, news-driven moves.

Description: Manufacturer of capital equipment and consumables for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, including thermal processing and wafer/CMP solutions with exposure to SiC and advanced packaging. Demand tracks semi capex cycles across Asia, North America, and Europe.

Sector: Information Technology / Semiconductor Equipment.

Bullish Or Bearish: Cautiously bullish — recovery setup is intact, though order cadence and cycle timing will dictate near-term upside.

Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU)

Exchange: NYSE

52 Week High: ~$35.99 | 52 Week Low: ~$9.61.

Last Closing Price: ~$29.70.

Recent Performance: Consolidating around ~$30 across the last ten sessions as coal equities track seaborne pricing, freight, and contract updates.

Description: One of the world’s largest coal producers serving utility (thermal) and steel (met coal) customers; cash flows are highly sensitive to benchmark coal prices and operating costs. U.S. and international mines provide diversified exposure.

Sector: Energy / Coal & Consumable Fuels.

Bullish Or Bearish: Neutral to cautiously bullish — higher commodity prices and exports help, but policy and price volatility cap multiple expansion.

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QXO, Inc. (QXO)

Exchange: NYSE

52 Week High: ~$24.69 | 52 Week Low: ~$11.85.

Last Closing Price: ~$19.28.

Recent Performance: Pulled back from the low-$21s to the high-$19s across the last ten sessions after a strong multi-month run.

Description: Brad Jacobs’ roll-up platform aiming to build a tech-forward leader in building-products distribution; strategy centers on M&A plus organic growth. In 2025 QXO agreed to acquire Beacon Roofing Supply in an ~$11B transaction, establishing scale in roofing distribution.

Sector: Industrials / Building Products Distribution.

Bullish Or Bearish: Cautiously bullish — multiple initiations have leaned Outperform on leadership and M&A thesis, though integration and cycle risk are meaningful.

Richmond Mutual Bancorporation, Inc. (RMBI)

Exchange: Nasdaq

52 Week High: ~$15.24 | 52 Week Low: ~$11.37.

Last Closing Price: ~$13.97.

Recent Performance: Range-bound just under $14 for most of the last two weeks amid quiet regional-bank tape.

Description: Stock holding company for First Bank Richmond, providing community and commercial banking services across its Indiana-centered footprint. Earnings are driven by spread income, deposit mix, and credit quality.

Sector: Financials / Regional Banks.

Bullish Or Bearish: Neutral — steady fundamentals, but small-cap liquidity and NIM/credit trends are the swing factors.

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