Natural gas price surges again as Arctic blast looms, lifting UNG and U.S. producers

Natural gas price surges again as Arctic blast looms, lifting UNG and U.S. producers

U.S. natural gas futures jumped about 23% Wednesday to $4.80 per mmBtu as traders bet on a major cold snap, with the Henry Hub contract up 87 cents from Tuesday. The United States Natural Gas Fund rose 8.5% and EQT gained 5%. Weather forecasts signal Arctic cold and possible production freeze-offs in Texas. Coterra and Devon are in early merger talks, according to TradingView.
Palantir stock price steadies after Hyundai expansion as Davos sovereign AI project emerges

Palantir stock price steadies after Hyundai expansion as Davos sovereign AI project emerges

Palantir shares held steady at $168.53 after Reuters reported an expanded software deal with HD Hyundai, valued at hundreds of millions over several years, according to a source. Accenture said it and Palantir will support Sovereign AI’s data-center expansion across EMEA. Broader markets rose, with SPY and QQQ each up 0.7%. Palantir declined to comment on deal specifics.
Dow Jones rebounds after Tuesday’s 870-point hit as Trump cools Greenland talk

Dow Jones rebounds after Tuesday’s 870-point hit as Trump cools Greenland talk

The Dow Jones rose 203 points to 48,692.15 early Wednesday, rebounding after Tuesday’s 870-point drop triggered by Trump’s tariff threats on eight European countries. Healthcare stocks led gains, with Merck and UnitedHealth adding about 40 points. The Supreme Court began hearing arguments on Trump’s bid to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook. A Reuters poll showed economists expect the Fed to hold rates steady this quarter.
Intel earnings are due — and traders are pricing an 8% swing for the stock

Intel earnings are due — and traders are pricing an 8% swing for the stock

Intel will report fourth-quarter results Thursday, with options markets pricing an 8% share move. Analysts expect $13.4 billion in revenue and adjusted profit of 8 cents per share, with data center sales seen jumping over 30% to $4.43 billion. Seaport Research upgraded Intel to “buy,” citing new processors and manufacturing plans. Investors remain cautious amid ongoing competition and manufacturing concerns.
Micron stock jumps nearly 5% as Taiwan fab deal keeps supply crunch trade in play

Micron stock jumps nearly 5% as Taiwan fab deal keeps supply crunch trade in play

Micron shares rose 4.9% to $382.86 Wednesday after TD Cowen raised its price target, citing persistent memory shortages. The company agreed to buy Powerchip’s P5 fab in Taiwan for $1.8 billion, aiming to boost DRAM output by late 2027. Investors weighed supply risks and execution challenges. Powerchip scheduled an April 10 meeting on a related share issuance.
Apple stock steady near $247 as Evercore turns bullish, Citi trims target before earnings

Apple stock steady near $247 as Evercore turns bullish, Citi trims target before earnings

Apple shares closed at $246.76 Wednesday after fluctuating between $244.85 and $248.70. Evercore upgraded Apple to “Tactical Outperform,” while Citi cut its price target, citing higher memory costs. Investors await Apple’s Jan. 29 earnings for updates on iPhone demand and profit margins. A federal judge dismissed parts of a privacy lawsuit against Apple but allowed some claims to be revised.
21 January 2026
Teledyne stock jumps 8% after earnings beat as defense electronics sales surge

Teledyne stock jumps 8% after earnings beat as defense electronics sales surge

Teledyne Technologies shares rose 8.5% to $614.24 in early New York trading after quarterly results beat Wall Street forecasts. Aerospace and defense electronics sales surged 40.4%, driving record orders and revenue. The company reported $339.2 million in free cash flow and repurchased $400 million in stock. Investors await management’s 2026 outlook and order commentary later Wednesday.
Denison Mines (DNN) stock dips as partner Cosa maps winter uranium drilling near Cigar Lake

Denison Mines (DNN) stock dips as partner Cosa maps winter uranium drilling near Cigar Lake

Denison Mines shares slipped 0.3% to $3.68 after partner Cosa Resources announced winter drilling at two Athabasca Basin joint ventures. Drilling at Darby is set to start next week, with 2,500 metres planned, and 1,200 metres at Murphy Lake North. Investors are watching for drill results and updates on Denison’s Phoenix permitting. Uranium traded at $85.25 per pound on Jan. 20.
21 January 2026
Netflix stock drops even after Q4 beat as Warner Bros bid freezes buybacks

Netflix stock drops even after Q4 beat as Warner Bros bid freezes buybacks

Netflix shares fell about 3% to $84.64 Wednesday after the company paused buybacks and shifted to an all-cash $27.75 per share bid for Warner Bros Discovery. Netflix secured a $59 billion bridge loan for the deal and projected 2026 revenue growth of 12%-14%. Warner Bros Discovery shares rose 0.8%. Investors focused on deal risks and Netflix’s funding strategy.
Sandisk stock price jumps again after Citi lifts target to $490; SNDK earnings next week in focus

Sandisk stock price jumps again after Citi lifts target to $490; SNDK earnings next week in focus

Sandisk shares climbed 3.1% to $467.10 Wednesday morning after Citi raised its price target to $490, citing strong cloud demand and improved pricing. The stock has surged 9.5% since Tuesday. Investors await Sandisk’s Jan. 29 earnings for updates on NAND pricing and data-center demand. Western Digital and Micron also posted gains in early trading.
GOOG stock rises as Greenland tariff jitters ease — what to watch before Alphabet earnings

GOOG stock rises as Greenland tariff jitters ease — what to watch before Alphabet earnings

Alphabet Class C shares (GOOG) rose about 1% to $325.33 in early Wednesday trading, rebounding with broader markets after Trump’s Davos remarks and renewed tariff threats. Investors are watching Alphabet’s upcoming earnings for signals on advertising and cloud demand. European leaders plan to meet Thursday on possible tariff retaliation. Alphabet’s Isomorphic Labs delayed its clinical trial timeline to late 2026.
21 January 2026
Grab stock slips after Tuesday pop as BofA turns bullish; earnings date looms

Grab stock slips after Tuesday pop as BofA turns bullish; earnings date looms

Grab Holdings shares fell 2% to $4.42 early Wednesday, reversing gains after Bank of America Securities upgraded the stock and maintained a $6.30 target. The drop followed a broad 2% Wall Street selloff tied to geopolitical and tariff worries. Grab recently announced a $500 million buyback after its first profitable quarter. The company will release Q4 and full-year results on February 11.
21 January 2026
Meta stock price holds near $604 as FTC appeal revives antitrust cloud ahead of earnings

Meta stock price holds near $604 as FTC appeal revives antitrust cloud ahead of earnings

Meta shares edged up 31 cents to $604.43 in early Wednesday trading, trailing gains in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100. The FTC said it will appeal a court’s dismissal of its antitrust case seeking to force Meta to divest Instagram and WhatsApp. UK regulators intensified scrutiny over illegal gambling ads on Meta’s platforms. CTO Andrew Bosworth announced an internal launch of new AI models ahead of Meta’s Jan. 28 earnings report.
Could Davos lose the World Economic Forum? Larry Fink floats Dublin and Detroit

Could Davos lose the World Economic Forum? Larry Fink floats Dublin and Detroit

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, interim co-chair of the World Economic Forum, said the annual Davos meeting could move or rotate to cities like Dublin or Detroit due to overcrowding. Internal talks are ongoing, the Financial Times reported. Switzerland and forum officials reiterated support for Davos as host, but debate has intensified. The event has been held in Davos since 1971, except for rare relocations.
21 January 2026
JioStar makes a fresh sports bet, tapping Debrup Ghosh to run premium portfolio

JioStar makes a fresh sports bet, tapping Debrup Ghosh to run premium portfolio

JioStar has appointed Debrup Ghosh as director of premium sports, assigning him to drive revenue and secure partnerships for its top sports properties. Ghosh, formerly at Myntra, confirmed the move on LinkedIn. The hire follows JioStar’s recent addition of Praveen Kumar as senior vice president for sports digital and long-term value. JioStar, formed from a merger of Viacom18, JioCinema, and Star India, holds major sports rights in India.
21 January 2026

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Applied Digital stock jumps 25% as AI data-center names rebound — what’s next for APLD

Applied Digital stock jumps 25% as AI data-center names rebound — what’s next for APLD

7 February 2026
Applied Digital Corporation shares jumped 25.52% Friday to $34.95, then slipped to $34.60 after hours. The company reported fiscal Q2 revenue up 250% to $126.6 million and signed leases for 600 MW of data center capacity in North Dakota. Applied Digital broke ground on a new 430‑MW campus in the southern U.S. in January. Financing includes a $100 million promissory note with 8% interest, paid in kind.
Eli Lilly stock pops as FDA targets cheap weight-loss copycats — what to know before Monday

Eli Lilly stock pops as FDA targets cheap weight-loss copycats — what to know before Monday

7 February 2026
Eli Lilly shares rose 3.7% to $1,058.18 Friday after the FDA said it would act against telehealth firm Hims & Hers for marketing a $49 compounded weight-loss pill. The move followed a sharp selloff Thursday when Hims announced plans to sell a version of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy. Investors remain uncertain how aggressively regulators will police copycat drugs and pricing in the obesity drug market.
Saudi Aramco share price set for Sunday test after Tadawul ends market-making deal

Saudi Aramco share price set for Sunday test after Tadawul ends market-making deal

7 February 2026
Saudi Exchange approved Merrill Lynch KSA’s exit as market maker for Saudi Aramco, effective Feb. 8. Aramco shares closed at 25.60 riyals Thursday, down 0.06, with 22.1 million traded. The Tadawul index fell 1.3% as Brent crude dropped to $67.93. Aramco set March official selling prices at $2.10 above Argus for North America and $0.65 above ICE Brent for Western Europe.
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