Today: 7 February 2026
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Khadija Saeed

A dedicated markets reporter, she covers stocks, macroeconomics, and major business developments with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.

Morgan Stanley stock price rebounds as tariff scare eases; rate-cap risk still hangs over banks

Morgan Stanley stock price rebounds as tariff scare eases; rate-cap risk still hangs over banks

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 18:53 EST — After-hours Shares of Morgan Stanley (MS.N) climbed 0.6% on Wednesday, settling near $183.32 in after-hours trading following the 4 p.m. close. The bounce reflects a mix of relief and repositioning. Bank stocks have been volatile amid Washington headlines, with investors scrambling to quickly assess how policy risks might hit earnings. Wall Street closed up following President Donald Trump’s announcement that a framework deal on Greenland is in place and that the tariffs set for Feb. 1 will be scrapped, boosting risk appetite. “The real economic impact comes when we all start slapping
22 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock rebounds after tariff scare fades; what to watch next for AMAT

Applied Materials stock rebounds after tariff scare fades; what to watch next for AMAT

NEW YORK, Jan 21, 2026, 18:54 EST — After-hours Applied Materials shares climbed 2.2% to close at $325.24 Wednesday, with volume just over its 50-day average as the chip-equipment maker stayed near a recent peak. After-hours trading, which takes place electronically after 4 p.m., showed little movement in the stock. (MarketWatch) The rebound followed a wider relief rally after President Donald Trump announced he would hold off on tariffs set for Feb. 1 against European allies, linked to a framework deal on Greenland. “What is the economic impact is whether we all start imposing tariffs on each other,” said Jason
22 January 2026
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Mastercard stock slips after Trump revives 10% credit-card cap talk; Brazil card suspension adds edge

Mastercard stock slips after Trump revives 10% credit-card cap talk; Brazil card suspension adds edge

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 18:37 EST — Trading after-hours. Shares of Mastercard Inc dropped roughly 0.8% on Wednesday and saw little movement after hours, following renewed White House scrutiny of the credit-card sector. The stock last changed hands at $527.57. The recent surge has left payments stocks on edge, despite the fact that Mastercard doesn’t control credit-card interest rates—that’s up to the banks. Still, investors are lumping it all together, with headline risk driving the volatility. Visa shares slipped roughly 0.2% late Wednesday. At the same time, American Express climbed around 2.1%, highlighting the market’s ongoing debate over who
22 January 2026
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Ondas (ONDS) stock drops after hours as auditor switch and insider sale notice come into focus

Ondas (ONDS) stock drops after hours as auditor switch and insider sale notice come into focus

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 18:45 EST — After-hours Ondas Inc shares dropped 4.3% in after-hours trading Wednesday, settling at $12.55. The stock fluctuated between $11.94 and $14.29 throughout the session, with roughly 148 million shares changing hands. The late shift spotlights two regulatory filings that could unsettle small-cap sentiment: a planned auditor switch linked to the 2025 annual report, and a director’s alert about selling shares. After the stock’s quick surge earlier this month, investors are now focusing heavily on fresh targets for 2026. Ondas announced in a Form 8-K that its audit committee has approved firing Rosenberg Rich
22 January 2026
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Western Digital stock jumps after hours as analysts lift targets into Jan. 29 earnings

Western Digital stock jumps after hours as analysts lift targets into Jan. 29 earnings

New York, January 21, 2026, 18:24 EST — After-hours Western Digital Corp shares jumped 8.5% in after-hours trading Wednesday, building on gains from earlier in the day. Several brokerages raised their price targets ahead of the data storage company’s quarterly earnings. The stock climbed $18.92 to $241.90, after fluctuating between $226.31 and $246.60 during regular hours. This rally hits a crucial point as Western Digital gears up to release its earnings next week. The company must prove that pricing and demand remain steady in its core hard-disk drive segment. Western Digital plans to announce its fiscal second-quarter results after the
22 January 2026
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Robinhood stock barely budges after-hours as MIAXdx sale to Robinhood-Susquehanna JV closes

Robinhood stock barely budges after-hours as MIAXdx sale to Robinhood-Susquehanna JV closes

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 18:28 EST — After-hours Robinhood Markets, Inc. shares barely moved in after-hours trading Wednesday. Miami International Holdings announced it had finalized the sale of a 90% stake in MIAX Derivatives Exchange to a joint venture formed by Robinhood and Susquehanna International Group. The stock last stood at $105.92, edging up roughly 0.1% from Tuesday’s close. (SEC) The closing is significant since Robinhood has been pushing to expand beyond stock and options trading, ramping up its focus on futures and event-driven contracts as retail activity shifts with market swings. Investors are weighing if holding a stake
22 January 2026
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GE Aerospace stock climbs after hours ahead of earnings, as airlines extend key CFM maintenance pact

GE Aerospace stock climbs after hours ahead of earnings, as airlines extend key CFM maintenance pact

New York, January 21, 2026, 18:21 EST — After the close. GE Aerospace shares rose about 2%, reaching $318.50 in late after-hours trading Wednesday. Earlier in the session, the stock swung between $311.80 and $320.27. The move arrives a day before the jet-engine maker’s earnings report, with investors eager for insight on engine service demand and ongoing supply chain issues. The stock has become a rapid barometer for commercial aviation’s health and how effectively aerospace suppliers are turning that into sales. On Tuesday, the International Air Transport Association revealed that airlines have extended their competition agreement with CFM International —
22 January 2026
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Lam Research stock climbs as Deutsche Bank lifts target ahead of Jan. 28 earnings

Lam Research stock climbs as Deutsche Bank lifts target ahead of Jan. 28 earnings

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 18:21 (ET) — After-hours Shares of Lam Research Corp climbed 2.6% Wednesday, closing at $228.39 in after-hours trading. The rise followed a wave of analyst target upgrades on chipmaking equipment stocks ahead of next week’s earnings. The timing is crucial. Lam is set to report on Jan. 28, with investors betting that chipmakers are accelerating tool orders into 2026, driven by a surge in memory spending and sustained demand for advanced logic. For Lam and others, the focus isn’t just this quarter’s results but what’s ahead: the forecast for wafer-fab equipment (WFE) spending — the
22 January 2026
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Oklo stock swings late as Bank of America upgrades OKLO on Meta nuclear campus deal

Oklo stock swings late as Bank of America upgrades OKLO on Meta nuclear campus deal

New York, January 21, 2026, 18:08 EST — After-hours Oklo Inc. shares climbed roughly 1% to $90.78 in after-hours trading Wednesday, fueled by a Bank of America upgrade that reignited investor interest after a volatile day. The stock swung from a low of $86.04 to a high of $100.10, with around 24.2 million shares traded. The upgrade comes as investors are zeroing in on “firm power” — energy sources that deliver nonstop electricity — amid expanding U.S. data centers pushing regional grids to their limits. Oklo fits the high-beta profile here: long development cycles, strict regulation, and sharp spikes in
22 January 2026
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Salesforce stock ends eight-day skid; CRM investors scan AI signals after rough week

Salesforce stock ends eight-day skid; CRM investors scan AI signals after rough week

NEW YORK, Jan 21, 2026, 18:03 EST — After-hours trading Salesforce shares edged up 0.7%, finishing Wednesday at $221.58. Oracle dropped 3.4%, and ServiceNow slipped 0.1%. The S&P 500 gained 1.2%. (MarketWatch) The uptick came after CRM endured eight consecutive sessions of losses, including a 3.1% fall on Tuesday. That decline pushed the stock roughly 40% off its 52-week peak, with trading volume exceeding its recent average. (MarketWatch) Salesforce expanded its Startup Program on Tuesday to include Malaysia and the Philippines, providing startups with access to its products, mentorship, and joint go-to-market support. “Malaysia and the Philippines are ideal launchpads
22 January 2026
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GE Vernova stock drops 2.5% after Power CEO exit disclosure, with earnings next week

GE Vernova stock drops 2.5% after Power CEO exit disclosure, with earnings next week

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 5:47 PM ET — After-hours Shares of GE Vernova (GEV) dropped 2.5% Wednesday, closing at $667.89, and saw minimal movement in after-hours. The power-equipment firm announced a leadership shift in its Power segment. The stock fluctuated between $652.76 and $697.00, with trading volume around 4.0 million shares. Timing is key. GE Vernova plans to report its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on Jan. 28, ahead of the U.S. market open. CEO Scott Strazik and CFO Ken Parks will then break down the figures in a webcast at 7:30 a.m. ET. (GE Vernova) Investors view the
22 January 2026
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Costco (COST) stock rises as filing confirms $1.30 dividend and defeats “greenwashing” audit vote

Costco (COST) stock rises as filing confirms $1.30 dividend and defeats “greenwashing” audit vote

New York, January 21, 2026, 17:57 EST — After-hours Costco Wholesale shares climbed 1.9% to $982.86 in after-hours trading Wednesday, beating Walmart’s 0.6% increase. The move mirrored a 2.7% jump in fellow warehouse club BJ’s Wholesale, while Target dipped roughly 3%. The move followed a new regulatory filing that laid out the warehouse retailer’s annual meeting vote results, including the rejection of a shareholder proposal demanding a “greenwashing” risk audit — essentially a check on whether the company exaggerates its environmental claims. (SEC) Why it matters now: shareholder votes offer one of the rare clear signals investors send on board
22 January 2026
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Nebius (NBIS) stock jumps 16% into weekend as AI trade whipsaws; earnings next week in focus

Nebius (NBIS) stock jumps 16% into weekend as AI trade whipsaws; earnings next week in focus

7 February 2026
Nebius shares jumped 16.6% to $86.10 on Friday, rebounding from a 10.3% drop Thursday. The company will report fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results before the market opens on Feb. 12. U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week after a delay from a government shutdown. Recent swings in Nebius stock followed volatility in AI-linked tech names after Alphabet’s spending update.
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