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With the Christmas shopping season almost over, merchants are preparing for the next stage of the cycle, when consumers begin to send in returns.

Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) stock rose on Friday after the data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) software company obtained a one-year extension of its existing four-year US Army deal for up to $115.04 million.

Mizuho Securities boosted its price target and upgraded General Motors Co. (GM) stock on Monday, citing several catalysts that the company believes would increase GM's value. GM stock gained ground as a result.

Spirit AeroSystems (SPR) shares plunged more than 9% in early trade Wednesday after the Boeing supplier revealed intentions to raise money in the wake of manufacturing difficulties that caused aircraft deliveries to be delayed.