Dow Jones Today: Dow slips as options expiry hits and investors weigh bank earnings

Dow Jones Today: Dow slips as options expiry hits and investors weigh bank earnings

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 70 points, or 0.14%, to 49,372.07 in early Friday trading as losses in healthcare and consumer stocks offset gains in tech. The S&P 500 edged up 0.07%, while the Nasdaq rose 0.26%. PNC Financial jumped 3.9% after reporting a 25% profit increase. Options expiration and muted volatility kept traders cautious near record highs.
Grab stock price bounces as Indonesia ride-hailing decree risk hangs over GRAB shares

Grab stock price bounces as Indonesia ride-hailing decree risk hangs over GRAB shares

Grab Holdings shares rose 2.7% to $4.51 in early Nasdaq trading Friday, rebounding after a 5.18% drop Thursday. The stock fell on news that Indonesia may cut ride-hailing commission caps and require platforms to cover more driver insurance. Investors await official word from Jakarta and Grab’s Feb. 11 earnings for further guidance. The proposed decree’s timing and details remain unclear.
16 January 2026
Regions Financial stock slips premarket after Q4 earnings; 2026 interest-income outlook in focus

Regions Financial stock slips premarket after Q4 earnings; 2026 interest-income outlook in focus

Regions Financial shares fell 1.2% in premarket trading after fourth-quarter earnings missed estimates, with adjusted EPS at $0.57 versus the $0.61 consensus. The bank reported net income of $514 million and net interest income of $1.281 billion. Regions flagged uncertainty in its 2026 outlook, warning first-quarter net interest income may dip 1%–2% from Q4. Executives will discuss results at 10 a.m. ET.
PainReform PRFX stock jumps in premarket after company rebrands as PRF Technologies

PainReform PRFX stock jumps in premarket after company rebrands as PRF Technologies

PainReform shares rose about 13% in premarket trading after the company announced it has rebranded as PRF Technologies Ltd, keeping its Nasdaq ticker PRFX. The firm said it will expand beyond pain therapy into drug delivery and solar analytics. The announcement was filed with the SEC on Thursday. PRF Technologies continues to advance its PRF-110 pain treatment and LayerBio’s OcuRing-K ocular therapy.
Intel stock slips as analyst tone shifts ahead of earnings

Intel stock slips as analyst tone shifts ahead of earnings

Intel shares fell 0.8% to $48.32 Friday morning after a 31% surge this year, as investors weighed the sustainability of its turnaround ahead of Jan. 22 earnings. Citi and RBC both raised price targets to $50, citing supply constraints and management progress but warning of margin risks. The pullback follows a sector rally sparked by TSMC’s growth outlook. U.S. markets close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Meta stock price climbs as Louisiana data-center probe and Wikipedia AI deal sharpen cost focus

Meta stock price climbs as Louisiana data-center probe and Wikipedia AI deal sharpen cost focus

Meta shares rose 0.7% to $625.36 Friday as investors tracked AI expansion costs and awaited fourth-quarter results due Jan. 28. Earthjustice urged Louisiana regulators to review Meta’s $27 billion data center project, warning of risks to utility customers. Meta will shut down Horizon Workrooms and halt some Quest hardware sales in February. Wikimedia signed content-training deals with Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon.
Micron stock jumps as insider buy and $100 billion New York buildout grab attention

Micron stock jumps as insider buy and $100 billion New York buildout grab attention

Micron shares surged 6% to $356.81 Friday after a director bought $7.8 million in stock and the company set a groundbreaking date for its $100 billion New York megafab. The rally followed a sector-wide jump in memory chip stocks amid ongoing supply shortages and heavy retail investor interest. Micron’s shares are up 18% this year after soaring 240% in 2025.
Apple stock price steadies near $258 as India antitrust warning hangs over AAPL

Apple stock price steadies near $258 as India antitrust warning hangs over AAPL

Apple shares rose 0.1% to $258.43 Friday after India’s antitrust regulator warned it will proceed with a case if Apple fails to respond by next week. The Competition Commission of India criticized Apple’s delays and flagged possible penalties based on global revenue. Investors await a Jan. 27 court hearing in India and Apple’s earnings report on Jan. 29.
PNC stock rises premarket as earnings beat fuels buyback focus

PNC stock rises premarket as earnings beat fuels buyback focus

PNC shares rose 1.5% premarket after Q4 net income hit $2.03 billion on record $6.07 billion revenue, with net interest income up 6% and capital markets fees jumping 41%. The bank announced $600–$700 million in Q1 buybacks and steady dividends. Delinquencies rose 17% from last quarter. PNC finalized its FirstBank acquisition Jan. 5.
16 January 2026
Microsoft stock slips as Italy probes Activision game sales and Swiss watchdog eyes Microsoft 365 fees

Microsoft stock slips as Italy probes Activision game sales and Swiss watchdog eyes Microsoft 365 fees

Microsoft shares fell about 0.6% to $456.66 in early Friday trading after Italy’s antitrust authority opened probes into Activision Blizzard’s mobile game sales tactics. Switzerland’s competition commission also launched a preliminary investigation into Microsoft’s licensing fee hikes. Microsoft said it will cooperate with Swiss authorities. The company has not yet commented on the Italian probe.
16 January 2026
Nvidia stock price rises today as China H200 rules and an insider sale hit the tape

Nvidia stock price rises today as China H200 rules and an insider sale hit the tape

Nvidia shares rose about 2% to $187.05 in early Friday trading after U.S. regulators approved conditional H200 chip exports to China. Beijing’s stance remains unclear, with customs reportedly banning the chips while officials urge firms to limit purchases. Chinese firms have already ordered over 2 million H200 chips, far exceeding Nvidia’s reported stock. Chip stocks gained ahead of the U.S. market holiday.
AMD stock price rises early as TSMC outlook lifts chipmakers, with tariffs hanging over AI chips

AMD stock price rises early as TSMC outlook lifts chipmakers, with tariffs hanging over AI chips

AMD shares rose 2% to $227.92 Friday morning after TSMC posted record profit and forecasted a 30% revenue jump for 2026, buoyed by strong AI chip demand. U.S. semiconductor stocks rallied on the news, easing tech valuation concerns. The White House clarified new tariffs on AI chips won’t hit imports for U.S. data centers. Traders remain alert to possible tariff expansions and their impact on supply chains.
Kalshi’s $100 Million “Combos” Ignite a Parlay Race With Polymarket in U.S. Sports Betting

Kalshi’s $100 Million “Combos” Ignite a Parlay Race With Polymarket in U.S. Sports Betting

Kalshi’s new “Combos” multi-leg sports bet product surpassed $100 million in trading volume in one week. Polymarket is launching similar parlay offerings and offering bonuses to attract users. Analysts say liquidity and regulatory hurdles remain major obstacles for prediction markets. Kalshi is fighting cease-and-desist orders in court as state regulators scrutinize event contracts.
16 January 2026

Stock Market Today

Coca-Cola stock price ends near $79 — frozen products exit sets up KO earnings week

Coca-Cola stock price ends near $79 — frozen products exit sets up KO earnings week

7 February 2026
Coca-Cola will discontinue its frozen products, including the Minute Maid frozen line, in the U.S. and Canada in Q1 2026. Shares closed Friday up 0.66% at $79.03 ahead of Tuesday’s quarterly results. CEO James Quincey sold 337,824 shares on Feb. 3 for about $26 million under a pre-arranged plan. Options pricing suggests a possible 3% move after earnings.
Cisco stock jumps 3% into earnings week as tech shakeout keeps CSCO in focus

Cisco stock jumps 3% into earnings week as tech shakeout keeps CSCO in focus

7 February 2026
Cisco shares closed up 3% at $84.82 Friday after a volatile week for tech stocks. The company will report quarterly results Feb. 11, with analysts expecting EPS of $1.02 on $15.12 billion revenue. U.S. jobs and inflation data, delayed by the federal shutdown, are also due next week. About 23.9 million Cisco shares traded Friday.
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