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Mastercard stock dips as rate-cap talk returns and investors brace for earnings

Mastercard stock dips as rate-cap talk returns and investors brace for earnings

New York, January 22, 2026, 11:59 EST — Regular session Shares of Mastercard Inc dipped roughly 0.5% to $525.03 by midday Thursday, as investors digested renewed Washington scrutiny on credit-card business models ahead of the company’s quarterly earnings next week. The pullback happened even as U.S. stocks climbed, with the payments network trailing behind a market that’s swift to penalize anything hinting at fee or rate risk. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’s spoken to credit-card companies and pushed them to “give people a break,” reinforcing his plan to cap credit-card interest rates at 10% for one year. (Reuters) Banks,
22 January 2026
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Home Depot (HD) stock price slips as housing contracts slump ahead of Fed week

Home Depot (HD) stock price slips as housing contracts slump ahead of Fed week

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 12:14 EST — Regular session Shares of Home Depot dipped Thursday, bucking the broader market’s upward push, as investors grappled with conflicting housing data and uncertainty over interest rate moves. By 12:14 p.m. EST, Home Depot (NYSE:HD) had slipped 0.2% to $383.98. The home-improvement chain often serves as a quick gauge of U.S. housing turnover and renovation spending. The key question currently: are high borrowing costs freezing major projects, or simply shifting demand toward smaller jobs? Thursday’s data failed to clear the air. Initial jobless claims nudged up by 1,000 to 200,000 last week, while
22 January 2026
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MercadoLibre stock jumps nearly 4% — what traders are watching next

MercadoLibre stock jumps nearly 4% — what traders are watching next

NEW YORK, Jan 22, 2026, 12:28 ET — Regular session Shares of MercadoLibre, Inc. jumped almost 4% on Thursday, bouncing back from earlier weakness this week as buyers returned to riskier Latin American stocks. The stock last traded up 3.9% at $2,138.17, within a range of $2,079.85 to $2,162.82. The announcement comes just a week ahead of MercadoLibre’s scheduled appearance at an investor conference in São Paulo, and about a month before its tentative fourth-quarter results date. The company’s calendar shows a Jan. 27 fireside chat with Brazil marketplace head Fernando Yunes at the UBS LatAm Conference, with Q4’25 results
22 January 2026
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Boeing stock climbs as FAA chief says agency isn’t blocking 737 MAX 7, MAX 10 approvals

Boeing stock climbs as FAA chief says agency isn’t blocking 737 MAX 7, MAX 10 approvals

New York, January 22, 2026, 12:11 (EST) — Regular session Boeing shares climbed 1.4% to $253.48 in midday trading Thursday in New York. FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford told reporters the agency isn’t holding up certification for the 737 MAX 7 and MAX 10 jets, saying, “I don’t think FAA is the roadblock on 7 and the -10 certification.” He added that Boeing still needs to complete the necessary work. Boeing did not immediately reply to requests for comment. (Reuters) This matters because certification is the green light from regulators allowing an aircraft to start passenger service. Without it, airlines can’t
22 January 2026
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Johnson & Johnson stock price rises today as investors weigh 2026 outlook — and talc lawsuit clock

Johnson & Johnson stock price rises today as investors weigh 2026 outlook — and talc lawsuit clock

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 12:07 EST — Regular session Johnson & Johnson shares climbed roughly 1.1% to $220.36 in late morning trading Thursday, recovering after a volatile response to its quarterly earnings and 2026 guidance. The healthcare giant outlined profit and sales goals that beat Wall Street forecasts, despite warning of a blow from a U.S. drug-pricing agreement and roughly $500 million in tariffs connected to its medical devices segment. CFO Joseph Wolk said the pricing effect would hit “hundreds of millions of dollars.” Meanwhile, RBC Capital Markets analyst Shagun Singh flagged talc lawsuits as weighing on investor sentiment.
22 January 2026
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Costco stock slips from near-$1,000 as investors digest fresh SEC filing and dividend

Costco stock slips from near-$1,000 as investors digest fresh SEC filing and dividend

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 12:23 EST — Regular session Costco Wholesale (COST.O) shares dropped roughly 1% on Thursday, retreating from the $1,000 mark following a brief rally that drove the stock to new highs earlier this month. The dip is significant since Costco’s shares have been driven by a narrow range of factors — consistent demand, a defensive edge in large-cap retail, and a high valuation that limits upside. Thursday’s decline felt more like a pause than a major correction. Investors received fresh corporate filings to digest. A late Wednesday submission outlined shareholder votes from the annual meeting and
22 January 2026
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GE Vernova stock dips as Power CEO exit disclosure hits tape ahead of earnings

GE Vernova stock dips as Power CEO exit disclosure hits tape ahead of earnings

NEW YORK, Jan 22, 2026, 12:01 (ET) — Regular session Shares of GE Vernova dropped 1.9% to $655.07 on Thursday, following a session range from $645.38 up to $679.33. The decline puts the spotlight on the power-equipment maker following a senior management shake-up in its largest division and ahead of its quarterly earnings report next week. Traders are also dissecting management’s recent remarks on how the surge in data-center demand is reshaping its customer base. A regulatory filing on Wednesday announced that Mavi Zingoni stepped down as CEO of GE Vernova’s Power segment, effective Jan. 21. Eric Gray has taken
22 January 2026
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Eli Lilly stock price today: LLY edges up after FDA “breakthrough” tag as Feb. 4 earnings near

Eli Lilly stock price today: LLY edges up after FDA “breakthrough” tag as Feb. 4 earnings near

New York, January 22, 2026, 12:05 EST — Regular session Eli Lilly shares edged up 0.3% to $1,081.59 on Thursday, fluctuating between $1,072.46 and $1,095.15 earlier in the session. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has awarded Breakthrough Therapy designation to Lilly’s sofetabart mipitecan for select patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer. This status aims to accelerate the drug’s development and review, triggered by promising early data hinting that it may outperform existing treatments. (MarketScreener) Lilly’s shares gained 3.58% Wednesday, closing at $1,078.52 and stretching a brief run of gains amid a rally in the broader market. (MarketWatch) In a company
22 January 2026
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Salesforce stock rebounds as Dow firms; Benioff’s Davos AI warning keeps CRM in focus

Salesforce stock rebounds as Dow firms; Benioff’s Davos AI warning keeps CRM in focus

NEW YORK, Jan 22, 2026, 12:08 PM EST — Regular session Salesforce (CRM.N) shares climbed roughly 1.7% to $225.25 on Thursday, buoyed by a tech-driven rally in U.S. equities. The stock fluctuated within a range of $221.28 to $226.55. Salesforce rebounded following a tough stretch. The stock dropped 3.1% on Tuesday, ending the day at $220.07, down roughly 40% from its 52-week peak, according to MarketWatch data. (MarketWatch) This is crucial since Salesforce serves as a barometer for major corporate software spending. Investors have slammed cloud stocks at the slightest sign that deal cycles are dragging out. Once risk appetite
22 January 2026
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IREN stock wobbles after new 2x short ETF debuts — here’s what traders are watching

IREN stock wobbles after new 2x short ETF debuts — here’s what traders are watching

NEW YORK, Jan 22, 2026, 12:01 PM EST — Regular session IREN Ltd shares dipped 0.5% to $53.23 by 11:46 a.m. EST Thursday, after kicking off at $55 and hitting a peak of $56.66 earlier. Volume has been active, with roughly 16.7 million shares changing hands. (Source: https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/IREN/) Traders now have another tool to short IREN without tapping margin or options. Tradr ETFs rolled out a double-inverse fund tied to IREN, designed to deliver twice the inverse of the stock’s daily performance. This setup can crank up interest on both sides when the stock is already volatile. “Today’s launches mark
22 January 2026
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Lam Research stock swings lower after early pop as Citi, Deutsche Bank lift targets ahead of earnings

Lam Research stock swings lower after early pop as Citi, Deutsche Bank lift targets ahead of earnings

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 11:35 (ET) — Regular session Lam Research shares slipped 2.9% to $221.88 on Thursday, erasing gains from an earlier surge up to $238.20. The semiconductor equipment company’s stock closed $6.52 lower than Wednesday. The broader chip tools group stayed steady despite the pullback. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF climbed around 0.7%, and the iShares Semiconductor ETF rose about 0.5%. Applied Materials dropped roughly 1%, KLA barely moved, and ASML gained close to 1.7%. Why it matters now: Lam’s shares have hovered near recent peaks ahead of a wave of analyst reports and an earnings announcement seen
22 January 2026
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UnitedHealth stock rises as CEO heads to Congress with Obamacare rebate pledge

UnitedHealth stock rises as CEO heads to Congress with Obamacare rebate pledge

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 11:27 (ET) — Regular session Shares of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated climbed 1.8%, closing at $353.85 on Thursday, up $6.10. The move came as investors digested the insurer’s pledge to rebate profits from its Obamacare segment amid renewed scrutiny from lawmakers. The company announced it will offer rebates to customers on its Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace plans in 2026, following the expiration of enhanced federal tax credits that had previously lowered premiums. Premiums are set to jump to an average of $1,904 in 2026, up from $888 in 2025, according to KFF, a health policy
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:34 AM EST Brookfield Business Partners Shares Rise 3.9% on Toronto Stock Exchange February 7, 2026, 12:34 AM EST. Brookfield Business Partners LP (TSE:BBU.UN) shares climbed **3.9%** to C$49.34 on Friday, trading near a session high of C$49.55. Volume slipped slightly by 4% to 24,770 shares, below its average of 25,708. The stock's 50-day moving average stands at C$48.83, with a 200-day average of C$44.14. With a market cap of C$4.38 billion, the company reported a negative P/E ratio of -168.28, reflecting recent losses, but maintains a price-to-earnings-growth
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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