Intel stock jumps in premarket as upgrades stack up ahead of earnings — what traders watch next

Intel stock jumps in premarket as upgrades stack up ahead of earnings — what traders watch next

Intel shares rose 3.5% to $48.56 in premarket trading Wednesday after upgrades from Seaport and HSBC ahead of Thursday’s earnings report. Options pricing signals an expected 8% swing in the stock by week’s end. Analysts project fourth-quarter revenue near $13.4 billion and data-center sales up over 30%. Investors are watching for updates on Intel’s 18A chip process and foundry progress.
Blackstone stock in focus after $5 billion Beacon Offshore talks, Trump housing order

Blackstone stock in focus after $5 billion Beacon Offshore talks, Trump housing order

Blackstone is exploring a sale of Beacon Offshore Energy for over $5 billion, a source said, after Bloomberg reported IPO talks. Shares fell 5.9% Tuesday to $153.91 as Wall Street posted its steepest drop in three months. President Trump signed an order targeting institutional buyers of single-family homes, including Blackstone. Blackstone manages $1.2 trillion in assets as of September 2025.
21 January 2026
IAMGOLD stock price jumps in premarket after record 2025 output and new 2026 targets

IAMGOLD stock price jumps in premarket after record 2025 output and new 2026 targets

IAMGOLD shares jumped 15.6% to $19.83 in U.S. premarket trading Wednesday after the miner released 2025 preliminary results and 2026 guidance. The company reported 2025 gold production of 765,900 ounces and forecast 2026 output between 720,000 and 820,000 ounces. Gold prices hovered near record highs around $4,865 an ounce. Full-year results are due Feb. 17.
See-through “Get Low” leggings jolt Lululemon stock as quality questions return

See-through “Get Low” leggings jolt Lululemon stock as quality questions return

Lululemon shares rose 0.3% in premarket trading Wednesday after plunging 6.5% the day before, following backlash over see-through leggings in its new “Get Low” line. The company paused online sales of the collection in North America but kept it in stores. Founder Chip Wilson is pushing for board changes, and CEO Calvin McDonald will step down Jan. 31, with interim co-CEOs named.
21 January 2026
Sandisk stock price rises again before the open as Citi lifts target, with Jan. 29 earnings looming

Sandisk stock price rises again before the open as Citi lifts target, with Jan. 29 earnings looming

Sandisk shares rose about 2% in premarket trading Wednesday, extending Tuesday’s 10% surge. Citi raised its price target to $490, citing stronger flash-memory prices driven by AI data center demand. Sandisk, spun off from Western Digital in 2025, will report fiscal second-quarter results on Jan. 29. Traders are watching for updates on NAND pricing and data-center orders.
Energy Fuels (UUUU) stock jumps premarket as $300 million ASM deal puts rare-earth supply chain in focus

Energy Fuels (UUUU) stock jumps premarket as $300 million ASM deal puts rare-earth supply chain in focus

Shares of Energy Fuels rose 7% to $23.52 in premarket trading after announcing a $300 million all-stock acquisition of Australian Strategic Materials. The deal aims to expand rare-earth metals and alloys output in South Korea and includes plans for a new U.S. plant. ASM shareholders will receive 0.053 Energy Fuels shares plus a special dividend per ASM share. Court hearings and a shareholder vote are expected in the first half of 2026.
KLA stock tumbles into earnings week as Deutsche Bank lifts KLAC target

KLA stock tumbles into earnings week as Deutsche Bank lifts KLAC target

KLA shares fell 5.3% to $1,486.18 Tuesday, underperforming peers after President Trump threatened new tariffs on Europe. Deutsche Bank, Needham, and UBS all raised price targets but kept cautious ratings ahead of next week’s earnings. Trading volume surged to 1.7 million shares, well above average. Investors remain focused on 2026 chip-equipment spending guidance and potential tariff impacts.
3M stock steadies in premarket after 7% earnings slide as 2026 outlook sinks in

3M stock steadies in premarket after 7% earnings slide as 2026 outlook sinks in

3M shares traded flat premarket Wednesday after plunging 7% Tuesday on a 2026 profit forecast that missed Wall Street estimates. Fourth-quarter adjusted EPS came in at $1.83, with 2026 guidance projecting $8.50–$8.70 EPS and 4% sales growth. Analysts flagged weak consumer and electronics demand, and ongoing PFAS litigation risks. The stock hovered near $156.12 ahead of the open.
Delta stock heads into the open after a 4% slide as tariff jitters and new “basic” premium fares hit focus

Delta stock heads into the open after a 4% slide as tariff jitters and new “basic” premium fares hit focus

Delta shares rebounded premarket Wednesday after a 4.2% drop to $67.46 Tuesday amid broad market losses triggered by renewed U.S. tariff threats against Europe. The airline warned of weather disruptions and allowed fee-free changes as ice threatened major hubs. United Airlines lifted sentiment late Tuesday with strong premium and loyalty revenue. Delta is weighing new “unbundled” premium fare tiers.
21 January 2026
Constellation Brands (STZ) stock cools in premarket after Tuesday pop — what matters now

Constellation Brands (STZ) stock cools in premarket after Tuesday pop — what matters now

Constellation Brands shares fell 0.5% to $162.87 in premarket trading Wednesday after a 4.47% jump Tuesday, bucking a broader market selloff. The company faces pressure from weaker beer demand among Hispanic consumers, higher aluminum packaging costs, and a 3% drop in quarterly beer depletions. A $1.02 per share dividend will be paid Feb. 12 to holders of record Jan. 29.
Dell stock steadies premarket after Morgan Stanley cuts target and warns on 2026 hardware budgets

Dell stock steadies premarket after Morgan Stanley cuts target and warns on 2026 hardware budgets

Dell shares rose 0.2% to $111.27 in premarket trading Wednesday, after falling 7.9% the previous day. Morgan Stanley cut its price target to $111 and kept an underweight rating, citing the slowest hardware budget growth in 15 years. The IT hardware sector index dropped 1.1% at Tuesday’s open. Dell also announced new education devices launching globally in February.
21 January 2026
Nvidia CEO Huang plans China trip as H200 exports spark ‘nukes’ warning at Davos

Nvidia CEO Huang plans China trip as H200 exports spark ‘nukes’ warning at Davos

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang plans to visit China in late January as the company seeks to resume H200 AI chip sales, Bloomberg reported. U.S. export rules now allow limited H200 shipments, but Chinese customs has signaled the chips may be blocked. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warned in Davos that the policy could aid Beijing’s AI ambitions. Huang’s itinerary remains uncertain, according to Reuters.
21 January 2026
Oil prices slip again as U.S. stockpile build looms, Kazakhstan outage fades

Oil prices slip again as U.S. stockpile build looms, Kazakhstan outage fades

Brent crude futures fell 12 cents to $64.80 a barrel by late morning Wednesday, while U.S. WTI slipped 11 cents to $60.25. Traders pointed to expectations of rising U.S. inventories and weaker demand. The International Energy Agency projected global oil supply will outpace demand by 3.69 million barrels per day in 2026. U.S. inventory data releases were delayed by a federal holiday.
21 January 2026
Lululemon pulls new ‘Get Low’ leggings from online store after see-through complaints

Lululemon pulls new ‘Get Low’ leggings from online store after see-through complaints

Lululemon halted online sales of its new Get Low workout line in North America after customers reported the leggings were see-through when squatting. The collection remains available in stores and online in Europe. Shares fell about 6.5% Tuesday as the company faces a CEO transition and pressure from activist investors. Founder Chip Wilson is pushing a proxy fight to oust Advent from the board.
21 January 2026
Next buys Russell & Bromley for £3.8m — and leaves 33 stores facing an uncertain future

Next buys Russell & Bromley for £3.8m — and leaves 33 stores facing an uncertain future

Next is acquiring Russell & Bromley’s brand and intellectual property for £2.5 million and some stock for £1.3 million, with court approval expected later Wednesday. The deal includes three stores; 33 stores and nine concessions remain in administration and will keep trading as options are reviewed. Retail Realisation is handling stock clearance for excluded outlets. Next shares fell 0.3% in London morning trading.
21 January 2026

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Bitcoin price wobbles below $69,000 on weekend — what matters before Monday’s reopen

Bitcoin price wobbles below $69,000 on weekend — what matters before Monday’s reopen

7 February 2026
Bitcoin fell 1.1% to $68,917 Saturday after volatile trading, while Ether held near $2,036. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $330.7 million in net inflows on Feb. 6, reversing outflows the previous day. Strategy shares rebounded after hitting a low of $111.27 Thursday. Traders are watching Monday’s U.S. market open and the upcoming inflation report for direction.
XRP price today slips near $1.42 as thin weekend liquidity keeps traders on edge

XRP price today slips near $1.42 as thin weekend liquidity keeps traders on edge

7 February 2026
XRP fell about 5% Saturday to $1.42, extending a 22% weekly drop as thin liquidity and macro jitters drove sharp swings. Bitcoin rebounded above $70,000 after a brief plunge, while ether surged 12%. Ripple outlined plans for an “Institutional DeFi” roadmap, including a new lending protocol and permissioned DEX. The Federal Reserve held rates steady last week, with officials signaling caution on inflation.
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