Today: 23 January 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.

KLA (KLAC) stock price slips as New Street lifts target — what to watch before earnings

KLA (KLAC) stock price slips as New Street lifts target — what to watch before earnings

New York, January 22, 2026, 19:32 ET — After-hours KLA Corp shares slipped 1.3% to close at $1,500 on Thursday, then ticked up about 0.1% in after-hours trading as investors digested new analyst target changes ahead of the chip equipment maker’s upcoming earnings. New Street raised its price target to $1,315 from $1,230 but held a neutral rating, according to…
23 January 2026
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HBAN stock price tumbles after Huntington earnings — what investors are watching next

HBAN stock price tumbles after Huntington earnings — what investors are watching next

New York, January 22, 2026, 19:28 EST — After-hours Huntington Bancshares shares dropped 5.9% to $17.64 in after-hours trading Thursday, as the regional bank’s quarterly report stirred concerns over rising expenses and credit costs. The bank did highlight a stronger outlook for 2026, but investors remained cautious. The decline hits at a crucial time, as investors bet on lenders benefiting…
23 January 2026
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Sony hands Bravia TV control to TCL in 51-49 tie-up — what changes next

Sony hands Bravia TV control to TCL in 51-49 tie-up — what changes next

TOKYO, Jan 23, 2026, 09:04 JST Sony Group plans to transfer control of its home entertainment division — including the Bravia TV brand — to China’s TCL Electronics through a joint venture, marking a major pivot for the iconic Japanese company. Following the news, TCL’s shares surged over 16% in Hong Kong, while Sony’s stock dipped 0.9% in Tokyo. (Bloomberg)…
23 January 2026
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Capital One’s $5.15B Brex deal: the corporate card buy that reshapes its fintech push

Capital One’s $5.15B Brex deal: the corporate card buy that reshapes its fintech push

NEW YORK, Jan 22, 2026, 19:06 (EST) Capital One is set to acquire fintech firm Brex for $5.15 billion in a cash-and-stock transaction, aiming to boost its presence in corporate cards and expense management software—tools businesses use to monitor and control employee spending. Following the announcement, Capital One shares dropped more than 5%, later settling about 1.5% lower. Reuters With…
23 January 2026
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Robinhood stock price edges up after-hours as MIAXdx deal sharpens prediction markets push

Robinhood stock price edges up after-hours as MIAXdx deal sharpens prediction markets push

NEW YORK, Jan 22, 2026, 19:29 EST — Trading after hours Shares of Robinhood Markets Inc ticked up 0.4% to $106.25 in Thursday’s after-hours session. Tradingview The slight uptick follows investors digesting Robinhood’s latest move deeper into prediction markets, a segment more aligned with derivatives infrastructure than its main retail brokerage platform. Having full or partial ownership of the rails…
23 January 2026
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Coinbase stock dips after-hours as crypto bill clock ticks — what COIN traders watch next

Coinbase stock dips after-hours as crypto bill clock ticks — what COIN traders watch next

New York, January 22, 2026, 19:26 ET — Trading continues after hours. Shares of Coinbase Global (COIN) dipped in after-hours trading Thursday, with investors torn between Capitol Hill developments and fluctuating crypto prices. The stock slipped roughly 1.7% to $223.14, following an intraday range of $223.03 to $230.74. Trading volume hit around 7.1 million shares. Coinbase stands as one of…
23 January 2026
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AUSTRAC hits Airwallex with mandatory AML audit as watchdog tightens fintech checks

AUSTRAC hits Airwallex with mandatory AML audit as watchdog tightens fintech checks

Sydney, January 23, 2026, 11:02 (AEDT) Australia’s financial crime watchdog has mandated an external audit of payments company Airwallex, citing worries over its adherence to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regulations. The regulator aims to verify if the fintech’s controls adequately address the risks tied to cross-border fund transfers. (Reuters) This comes as AUSTRAC intensifies oversight of rapidly expanding…
23 January 2026
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Lumentum stock dips after hours as Wall Street lifts targets — what traders watch before earnings

Lumentum stock dips after hours as Wall Street lifts targets — what traders watch before earnings

New York, January 22, 2026, 19:16 EST — Trading after hours. Lumentum Holdings Inc shares slipped roughly 2.1% to $354.49 in late Thursday trading, retreating after a volatile session. The dip came just hours after Stifel boosted its price target on the optical and photonics firm to $400 from $220, maintaining a Buy rating. Remember, a price target is a…
23 January 2026
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Bank of America stock (BAC) ticks up after-hours on 10% credit-card talk — what to watch Friday

Bank of America stock (BAC) ticks up after-hours on 10% credit-card talk — what to watch Friday

New York, January 22, 2026, 7:13 PM (EST) — After-hours Bank of America Corp (BAC.N) shares were up about 0.7% in after-hours trading on Thursday after Reuters reported, citing a source familiar with the matter, that the lender is weighing new credit cards with a 10% interest rate. The stock last traded at $52.45, after moving between $52.21 and $53.13…
23 January 2026
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Uber stock slides after-hours as robotaxi fears resurface, with earnings next in focus

Uber stock slides after-hours as robotaxi fears resurface, with earnings next in focus

New York, January 22, 2026, 19:18 EST — After-hours trading. Uber Technologies Inc (UBER.N) shares dropped 2.0% Thursday, closing at $82.56, despite gains in the Nasdaq and Dow. The stock remains roughly 19% shy of its 52-week peak, with trading volume edging above its 50-day average. (MarketWatch) The recent drop is significant as investors grapple with what “driverless” tech means…
23 January 2026
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StubHub lawsuit deadline looms: STUB IPO investors face Jan. 23 lead-plaintiff cutoff

StubHub lawsuit deadline looms: STUB IPO investors face Jan. 23 lead-plaintiff cutoff

NEW YORK, Jan 22, 2026, 19:04 (EST) Investors who purchased StubHub Holdings Inc shares around its September IPO have until Friday to petition a U.S. judge to be named lead plaintiff in a securities class action, according to notices released this week. https://ts2.tech/en/stubhub-stock-friday-lead-plaintiff-deadline-nears-in-ipo-cash-flow-lawsuit/ The lead plaintiff is the investor who generally steers the case on behalf of other shareholders, selects…
23 January 2026
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Morgan Stanley stock price holds near $183 after-hours as SpaceX IPO talk draws focus

Morgan Stanley stock price holds near $183 after-hours as SpaceX IPO talk draws focus

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 19:03 EST — Trading after hours. Key points Morgan Stanley (MS) shares remained flat in after-hours trading Thursday, following a Reuters report that SpaceX is considering the bank to lead its potential 2026 initial public offering (IPO), the company’s first-ever public share sale. Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan Chase are also reportedly in…
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Stock Market Today

  • Johnson & Johnson and Merck: Two Healthcare Stocks to Hold for 20 Years
    January 23, 2026, 1:21 PM EST. Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and Merck (MRK) stand out as durable picks for long-term investors, driven by strong healthcare franchises. Merck's oncology focus, led by its blockbuster cancer drug Keytruda, positions it for continued sales growth despite looming patent expiration in 2028. The company also expands with new approvals and formulations to sustain momentum. Johnson & Johnson benefits from a diversified portfolio across pharmaceuticals and medical devices, consistently delivering revenue and earnings, even amid challenges. Both stocks offer attractive dividend yields - Merck at 3.1% with nearly doubling payouts historically, and Johnson & Johnson at 2.35%. Their scale, innovation, and dividend track records make them solid candidates for wealth accumulation over two decades, despite short-term volatility.
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