Intel stock jumps 12% ahead of earnings as Nvidia export bill raises new AI-stock risk

Intel stock jumps 12% ahead of earnings as Nvidia export bill raises new AI-stock risk

Intel shares surged 11.7% to $54.25 in after-hours trading ahead of Thursday’s earnings report, as LSEG data pointed to a possible 30% jump in data-center revenue to $4.43 billion. Options markets signal an expected 8% move in the stock by week’s end. Nvidia, AMD, and Arm also rose, while U.S. lawmakers advanced a bill to tighten AI chip exports to China, targeting Nvidia’s Blackwell chips.
Natural gas price surges toward $5 as Arctic blast flips forecasts; UNG, EQT jump

Natural gas price surges toward $5 as Arctic blast flips forecasts; UNG, EQT jump

February Henry Hub natural gas futures soared 24.78% to $4.875/mmBtu Wednesday, capping a two-day, 57% rally as forecasts turned sharply colder. The U.S. Natural Gas Fund jumped 10% after hours, while gas stocks rose. Traders await Thursday’s EIA storage report and monitor storm and temperature updates. Kinder Morgan shares climbed 1.4% after beating profit forecasts and reporting higher gas transport volumes.
Netflix stock slips after hours as $82.7 billion Warner Bros bid steals focus from earnings

Netflix stock slips after hours as $82.7 billion Warner Bros bid steals focus from earnings

Netflix shares dropped 2.2% to $85.36 in after-hours trading after announcing fourth-quarter revenue of $12.05 billion and an $82.7 billion all-cash bid for Warner Bros Discovery. Warner Bros Discovery shares rose 1% to $28.53, above Netflix’s $27.75-per-share offer. Paramount Skydance’s $30-per-share tender offer expires Jan. 21. Warner shareholders are expected to vote on the Netflix deal by April.
Gold tops $4,800 record then cools as Trump softens Greenland tariff threat

Gold tops $4,800 record then cools as Trump softens Greenland tariff threat

Spot gold hit a record $4,887.82 an ounce Wednesday before retreating as President Trump announced a framework deal with NATO on Greenland, easing safe-haven demand. By 3:10 p.m. ET, spot gold was at $4,778.51, while U.S. gold futures closed up 1.5% at $4,837.50. Traders are watching U.S. inflation data due Jan. 22 and the Federal Reserve meeting Jan. 27-28.
21 January 2026
Google stock price jumps after tariff scare cools — here’s what’s next for Alphabet Class C (GOOG)

Google stock price jumps after tariff scare cools — here’s what’s next for Alphabet Class C (GOOG)

Alphabet Class C (GOOG) rose 1.9% to $328.38 in after-hours trading Wednesday as U.S. tariff threats tied to Greenland talks eased. Nvidia gained 3% and Meta added 1.5%, while Microsoft fell 2.3%. Wall Street rebounded after President Trump said tariffs planned for Feb. 1 would not be implemented. The European Parliament paused work on the EU-U.S. trade pact over Greenland concerns.
21 January 2026
Meta stock rises after hours as new AI lab hits milestone, FTC appeal adds overhang

Meta stock rises after hours as new AI lab hits milestone, FTC appeal adds overhang

Meta shares rose 1.5% to $612.96 in after-hours trading Wednesday after CTO Andrew Bosworth announced internal rollout of new AI models. The FTC said it will appeal a judge’s dismissal of its antitrust case against Meta’s Instagram and WhatsApp deals. In Britain, regulators accused Meta of failing to stop illegal gambling ads on its platforms. Meta will report fourth-quarter results January 28.
Sandisk stock pops past $500 as Citi turns more bullish — what SNDK traders watch next

Sandisk stock pops past $500 as Citi turns more bullish — what SNDK traders watch next

Sandisk shares closed up 10.6% at $501.29 Wednesday and rose another 1.2% after hours, following Citi’s price target hike to $490 on strong AI-driven storage demand. The stock traded as high as $501.95 on volume of 19.8 million shares. Sandisk reports fiscal Q2 results Jan. 29. Western Digital, Seagate, and Micron also gained.
Netflix stock slides after hours as Warner Bros cash bid and 2026 outlook keep NFLX under pressure

Netflix stock slides after hours as Warner Bros cash bid and 2026 outlook keep NFLX under pressure

Netflix shares fell 2.2% to $85.36 in after-hours trading Wednesday, extending losses after its earnings report. The company paused its buyback program and raised its bridge loan facility by $8.2 billion, signaling intent to finance its $82.7 billion all-cash bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. Netflix projects 2026 revenue up to $51.7 billion and expects advertising revenue to double to $3 billion.
21 January 2026
Microsoft stock price slides after analyst target cuts as Wall Street braces for earnings

Microsoft stock price slides after analyst target cuts as Wall Street braces for earnings

Microsoft shares fell 2.7% to $442.45 in late trading Wednesday, underperforming tech peers ahead of next week’s earnings report. Several analysts trimmed price targets, citing concerns over short-term cloud and AI demand. Trading volume reached 26.6 million shares, above the 65-day average. Investors await Azure growth figures and initial Copilot revenue on Jan. 28.
Broadcom stock dips again after Tuesday rout as VMware OneGov deal lands; earnings date in focus

Broadcom stock dips again after Tuesday rout as VMware OneGov deal lands; earnings date in focus

Broadcom shares fell 1.1% to $328.80 Wednesday after a 5.43% drop the previous day, as tariff threats and margin concerns rattled tech stocks. The U.S. GSA approved a OneGov deal with Broadcom, cutting prices on VMware and security software by up to 64% through May 2027. Trading volume reached about 31.7 million shares. Broadcom reports earnings March 4.
AMD stock price jumps nearly 8% as board move and earnings countdown pull in buyers

AMD stock price jumps nearly 8% as board move and earnings countdown pull in buyers

AMD shares surged 7.8% to close at $250.02 Wednesday, outpacing the chip sector after Wall Street rebounded from a selloff. The company named former Accenture CFO KC McClure to its board and Audit and Finance Committee, granting her 1,278 restricted stock units. Traders are watching Intel’s earnings Thursday, with AMD set to report Feb. 3. Options volume on AMD more than doubled the daily average.

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Home Depot stock price: jobs, inflation and a Feb. 24 earnings test loom

Home Depot stock price: jobs, inflation and a Feb. 24 earnings test loom

7 February 2026
Home Depot shares rose 0.7% to $385.15 Friday, trading between $379.10 and $386.37. Investors await a delayed U.S. jobs report Wednesday and CPI data Friday, both postponed by a brief government shutdown. Home Depot reports fourth-quarter earnings Feb. 24. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time.
JPMorgan stock price jumps 4% into weekend as Wall Street braces for a busy data week

JPMorgan stock price jumps 4% into weekend as Wall Street braces for a busy data week

7 February 2026
JPMorgan shares rose 3.95% to $322.40 Friday, outpacing other major banks as U.S. stocks rallied and the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The bank recently completed a $3 billion subordinated notes offering. Investors are watching for delayed U.S. jobs data and inflation figures next week, ahead of JPMorgan’s Feb. 23 company update.
AbbVie stock price: ABBV ends week near $223 after earnings swing — what to watch next

AbbVie stock price: ABBV ends week near $223 after earnings swing — what to watch next

7 February 2026
AbbVie shares rose 2% to $223.43 Friday, capping a volatile week marked by earnings and drug sales scrutiny. Moody’s upgraded AbbVie’s credit rating to A2, citing strong performance in immunology and neuroscience. Investors remain focused on Skyrizi and Rinvoq growth amid rising competition and recent regulatory filings. Trading volume stayed below average, with the stock still 9% off its 52-week high.
SK hynix stock price slips into Monday after S&P upgrade, tech selloff

SK hynix stock price slips into Monday after S&P upgrade, tech selloff

7 February 2026
SK hynix shares closed at 839,000 won, down 0.36% Friday and 8% for the week, as tech stocks retreated across Asia. S&P Global Ratings upgraded the chipmaker to “BBB+” with a positive outlook, citing strong HBM sales. The KOSPI fell 1.4% Friday, ending a six-week winning streak. Traders await Monday’s Seoul open for signs of further tech weakness.
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