Novo Nordisk stock rebounds after a bruising drop as investors turn to the next catalyst
Novo Nordisk shares rose 4.3% to 389.95 Danish crowns by 1318 CET on Thursday, recovering most of a steep slide the day before.
Stock market today: Trump’s Greenland tariff U-turn lifts Dow futures and Europe shares
U.S. stock index futures, which signal how Wall Street may open, rose on Thursday after President Donald Trump backed away from threatened tariffs tied to Greenland. By 5:59 a.m. ET, S&P 500 e-minis were up 0.60%, Nasdaq 100 e-minis gained 0.87% and Dow e-minis added 0.41%. https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/futures-rise-further-greenland-relief-2026-01-22/
Dow snaps back after Trump cools Greenland tariff threat; Asia rallies and gold slips from record
Global shares edged higher on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump took a softer stance on Greenland, easing a surge of market jitters that had unsettled stocks, bonds, and currencies.
AST SpaceMobile stock rises in premarket as BlueBird 7 gets late-February New Glenn launch window
AST SpaceMobile shares climbed 3.1% to $106.75 in premarket trading Thursday, following news that the satellite-to-phone company scheduled its BlueBird 7 mission for launch in late February. The stock had slipped 7.95% to close at $103.50 on Wednesday.
Arm stock jumps again in premarket as Susquehanna turns bullish ahead of Feb. 4 earnings
Arm Holdings’ shares listed in the U.S. surged in premarket action Thursday following an upgrade from Susquehanna, which maintained its $150 price target on the chip-design company.
Lemonade stock rises again premarket as Tesla FSD insurance discount grabs attention
Lemonade shares climbed 2.5% to $87.50 in premarket trading Thursday, following a 9.1% jump to $85.36 at Wednesday’s close.
Micron stock pops in premarket as new Wall Street call lands amid a memory-price squeeze
Micron Technology shares jumped 2.2% to $397.75 in premarket Thursday after William Blair bumped its rating to “Outperform.” The move adds to a wave of target price hikes seen earlier this week.
Heating oil price today: ULSD futures slip after Arctic-blast rally as traders await U.S. inventories
NYMEX February ultra-low sulphur diesel futures — often still referred to as heating oil — dropped 6.0 cents, or roughly 2.5%, settling at $2.3703 a gallon by 7:03 a.m. EST. Crude and gasoline futures slid as well, even as U.S. natural gas prices continued their climb.
Gasoline price today: RBOB futures slide as traders eye delayed U.S. inventory report and Arctic blast
NYMEX February RBOB gasoline futures were down 1.6% at $1.8277 a gallon by 07:02 a.m. EST, after settling at $1.8574 on Wednesday.
Lithium price jumps again as China spot hits 164,500 yuan; Albemarle in focus before U.S. open
Lithium prices in China climbed once more on Thursday, with battery-grade lithium carbonate hitting 164,500 yuan per metric ton, VAT excluded.
US economic calendar today: Stock futures rise ahead of delayed PCE inflation data, GDP revision and jobless claims
U.S. stock index futures climbed on Thursday, pushing Wall Street’s recent rally higher ahead of a packed economic docket. Investors are gearing up for key data, including GDP, weekly jobless claims, and a delayed update on the Fed’s favored inflation measure. At 5:59 a.m. ET, S&P 500 e-minis were up 0.60%, Nasdaq 100 e-minis rose 0.87%, and Dow e-minis gained 0.41%.
GE Aerospace earnings beat: 2026 profit forecast tops estimates as airlines keep engines in the shop
GE Aerospace predicted on Thursday that its 2026 adjusted earnings per share will exceed Wall Street expectations, driven by strong demand for spare parts and maintenance as airlines extend the life of older aircraft. Shares climbed nearly 4% in premarket trading. The company also noted that parts and services account for over 70% of its commercial engine revenue.
Brent oil price slips to $64 as risk premium ebbs; U.S. inventories loom
Brent crude futures dropped $1.07, or 1.6%, to $64.17 a barrel by 1123 GMT Thursday, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate for March slid $1.02, or 1.7%, to $59.60. The oil price pullback came after a two-day rally boosted by a Kazakhstan outage. President Donald Trump eased tensions by softening his Greenland tariff threats and expressing hope to avoid further U.S. military action in Iran. According to market sources citing the American Petroleum Institute, U.S. crude stocks increased by 3.04 million barrels and gasoline inventories rose 6.21 million last week. Saxo Bank’s Ole Hansen noted “there is a deflation of risk premium,” and Haitong Futures analyst Yang An pointed to “high crude inventories limiting further gains.”
Crude oil prices slip today: Brent and WTI ease as traders brace for U.S. inventory data
Crude oil prices slipped on Thursday following two days of gains as traders pared back bets on geopolitical tensions involving Greenland and Iran. Brent futures dropped 61 cents, or 0.9%, to $64.63 a barrel by 0954 GMT. Meanwhile, U.S. West Texas Intermediate for March slid 54 cents, also 0.9%, settling at $60.08. Ole Hansen, chief commodity analyst at Saxo Bank, described the move as a “deflation of risk premium.” Tony Sycamore at IG added that oil “should hold at around $60 a barrel.”
Oil prices today: Brent and WTI slide as Trump cools Greenland, Iran talk; inventories back in focus
Oil prices gave back two days of gains on Thursday, slipping as traders eased concerns over geopolitical risks. By 0954 GMT, Brent crude dropped 61 cents, or 0.9%, to $64.63 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude for March slid 54 cents, also down 0.9%, to $60.08. Ole Hansen, chief commodity analyst at Saxo Bank, described the move as a “deflation of risk premium” amid cooling headlines from Greenland and Iran.
National Grid’s North Wales grid upgrade clears a planning hurdle — what the Pentir–Trawsfynydd plans include
National Grid said four planning applications for an electricity network upgrade in north Wales have been validated by local authorities, moving its Pentir to Trawsfynydd project into formal review. The company expects decisions early this year and, if approved, construction would start in summer 2026, with full operation scheduled for 2030. https://www.nationalgrid.com/national-grid-submits-planning-applications-vital-electricity-network-upgrade-north-wales-connect
HMRC’s Tax Fine Shake-Up: Penalty Points Loom as Making Tax Digital Hits Landlords
HMRC plans to scrap automatic late-filing fines in favor of a penalty-points system for those enrolled in its Making Tax Digital programme. Landlords, however, say they’re unprepared and are lobbying for softer penalties at the start.https://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/tax/news/hmrc-to-replace-fines-with-penalty-point-system/
Mortgage rates today: 30-year fixed holds near 6.1% as refi demand jumps, markets await inflation data
Mortgage rates today held near the 6% mark early Thursday. Bankrate’s national average 30-year fixed rate was 6.13%, and the annual percentage rate, which includes fees, was 6.21% in its 6:30 a.m. reading. The average 30-year refinance rate was 6.50%, while the 15-year fixed APR was 5.66%.
Bitcoin price today: BTC steadies near $90,000 after Trump drops Greenland tariff threat
Bitcoin climbed 0.8% to $89,874 on Thursday, staying just shy of the $90,000 level after fluctuating between $87,304 and $90,379. Ether gained roughly 1%, reaching $2,996.
AI stocks today: Intel earnings, Nvidia export vote and rising memory prices in focus
Before Thursday’s U.S. open, AI stocks popped back into focus, led by chipmakers and their suppliers stirring early buzz.
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