Lumentum stock whipsaws as Wall Street lifts targets again ahead of Feb. 3 earnings

Lumentum stock whipsaws as Wall Street lifts targets again ahead of Feb. 3 earnings

New York, January 22, 2026, 11:21 EST — Regular session Lumentum Holdings Inc shares dipped 0.5% to $360.72 late Thursday morning, following a session range from $350.38 up to $391.24. The laser and optical components maker is quickly turning into a key indicator for data-center network spending, driven by cloud providers routing more traffic over faster connections to support AI server clusters. The recent flurry of activity coincides with analysts repeatedly adjusting their price targets—brokers’ forecasts for a stock’s value over the next year—in significant jumps, despite the shares having already surged sharply. Stifel boosted its price target on Lumentum
JPMorgan Chase stock rises as Trump’s 10% credit-card cap plan keeps banks on edge

JPMorgan Chase stock rises as Trump’s 10% credit-card cap plan keeps banks on edge

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 11:21 (EST) — Regular session Shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM.N) climbed roughly 1.2% to $305.57 on Thursday, following a broader rally among major U.S. banks. Bank of America rose around 1.4%, Citigroup edged up about 0.7%, and Wells Fargo jumped nearly 2.5%. The bounce reflects investors grappling with fresh policy risk tied to credit cards, a major profit driver for big issuers. A proposed cap on interest rates for revolving card balances has quickly become a headline trade. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon slammed the proposal as
CoreWeave stock edges higher as new lawsuit filing and insider sale notice hit tape

CoreWeave stock edges higher as new lawsuit filing and insider sale notice hit tape

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 11:36 a.m. ET — Regular session CoreWeave shares edged up roughly 1% to $95.04 on Thursday, bouncing between $93.30 and $99.20 during the session. Investors digested new legal developments alongside a recent filing hinting at possible insider selling. These moves are crucial given CoreWeave’s volatile intraday swings this week. The stock has grown increasingly reactive to any factor that increases supply or raises questions about disclosures. This is particularly the case for fast-growing AI infrastructure stocks, where traders jump on filings and headlines before cash flow and capital spending figures even register. Pomerantz LLP announced
Western Digital (WDC) stock slides after wild swing as Wall Street lifts targets ahead of earnings

Western Digital (WDC) stock slides after wild swing as Wall Street lifts targets ahead of earnings

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 11:19 EST — Regular session Shares of Western Digital Corp fell 2.8% to close at $235.12 on Nasdaq Thursday, starting the day at $246.71 and swinging between $254.94 and $228.67. The pullback comes as traders weigh fresh bullish notes and question how much of the “tight supply, strong demand” story is already priced in. Western Digital’s upcoming quarterly results, due next week, will be closely watched, along with a distinct investor event scheduled for early February. Bank of America’s Wamsi Mohan bumped his price target for Western Digital to $257 from $197 this week. He’s
AppLovin stock falls again after short-seller report; APP investors eye Feb. 11 earnings

AppLovin stock falls again after short-seller report; APP investors eye Feb. 11 earnings

New York, January 22, 2026, 10:57 EST — Regular session Shares of AppLovin Corp (APP.O) slipped roughly 2.6% to $518.98 by 10:57 a.m. EST Thursday, deepening their retreat after a short-seller report claimed the mobile ad company was involved in money laundering. The decline is significant since short-seller attacks can swiftly drain liquidity from momentum stocks, pushing investors to factor in legal and compliance risks—even if the claims remain contested. It arrives right before AppLovin’s upcoming earnings report, pushing traders to focus more on controls and customer screening than on growth numbers alone. CapitalWatch labeled AppLovin a “safe haven” for
Natural gas spikes above $5 after EIA storage draw as UNG and LNG-linked stocks swing

Natural gas spikes above $5 after EIA storage draw as UNG and LNG-linked stocks swing

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 10:55 EST — Regular session U.S. natural gas futures surged once more on Thursday, with the February Henry Hub contract climbing 63 cents—roughly 13%—to settle at $5.505 per million British thermal units (mmBtu). This February contract is set to expire on Jan. 28, giving traders a firm deadline amid a market already rattled by shifting weather forecasts. (Barchart.com) The latest update came after a U.S. government report showed working gas in storage dropped by 120 billion cubic feet (Bcf) in the week ending Jan. 16, down to 3,065 Bcf. Despite the drawdown exceeding the -90
XRP price slips under $2 even after Ripple flags Binance RLUSD listing — what traders watch next

XRP price slips under $2 even after Ripple flags Binance RLUSD listing — what traders watch next

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 10:48 EST — Regular session XRP dropped 1.7% in the last 24 hours, hitting $1.91 on Thursday and dipping below the $2 level during U.S. morning trading. It ranked as the fifth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, valued around $116 billion, according to CoinMarketCap. XRP’s recent drop puts it roughly 19% under its January 5 peak, with social sentiment turning decidedly sour, according to blockchain analytics firm Santiment. The firm tagged XRP as entering an “extreme fear” zone, their term for a surge in bearish retail chatter. (Sanbase) Ripple, known for its ties to the XRP
AI stocks climb: Alibaba jumps on chip-IPO report, Arm rallies as Intel earnings loom

AI stocks climb: Alibaba jumps on chip-IPO report, Arm rallies as Intel earnings loom

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 10:51 EST — Regular session Shares of Alibaba Group listed in the U.S. jumped 5.9% to $178.69 on Thursday after reports emerged that the Chinese tech giant plans to take its chip unit, T-Head, public. The news reignited interest in AI-related stocks during the morning session. Meanwhile, Arm gained 5.4%, and Nvidia saw a 0.9% rise. (Reuters) These shifts carry weight as AI hardware now plays a central role in the broader market. Investors want to know if the rapid expansion of data centers will hold up to support the sector’s valuations, and if regulatory
Bitcoin price today: BTC slips below $90,000 as ETF outflows grow ahead of Fed meeting

Bitcoin price today: BTC slips below $90,000 as ETF outflows grow ahead of Fed meeting

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 10:44 EST — Regular session Bitcoin dipped under $90,000 on Thursday, pressured by ongoing outflows from U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs. The top cryptocurrency traded around $88,868, down 1.2%, by mid-morning in New York, within a session range of $87,304 to $90,281. This shift is significant as ETF flows have become a near-daily gauge of institutional appetite for bitcoin. Traders are also recalibrating their bets on U.S. interest rates, with crypto behaving more like a macro asset, reacting sharply to moves in the dollar and yields. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs posted net outflows of roughly $708.7
Silver price pops back near record as US inflation data hits; silver stocks climb

Silver price pops back near record as US inflation data hits; silver stocks climb

New York, January 22, 2026, 10:42 EST — Regular session Spot silver climbed about 2.1% to $95.05 an ounce by 10:37 a.m. EST, after earlier fluctuating between roughly $90.84 and $95.07. The white metal has surged over 200% in the past year, keeping traders ready for volatile moves. (Investing.com) The latest surge reflects markets recalibrating the “Greenland premium” after U.S. President Donald Trump stepped back from tariff threats linked to Greenland, while investors swung back toward riskier assets. Silver soared to a record $95.87 on Tuesday, though Bart Melek, global head of commodity strategy at TD Securities, warned, “Silver at
Gold price wobbles near $4,850 after Trump cools tariff talk as Fed inflation gauge hits 2.8%

Gold price wobbles near $4,850 after Trump cools tariff talk as Fed inflation gauge hits 2.8%

New York, January 22, 2026, 10:20 EST — Regular session Gold prices hovered close to record highs on Thursday following an early dip, with investors balancing easing tariff concerns against new U.S. inflation data. This is key since gold’s climb to repeated highs has been fueled as much by politics and trade news as by interest-rate expectations. With the metal pricey and positioning crowded, even minor changes in risk sentiment are shaking up prices fast. Gold’s rally is reflected in the paper market as well. SPDR Gold Shares, the biggest U.S.-listed gold-backed ETF, climbed roughly 0.4% to $445.2 in late-morning
Moderna stock jumps again as Merck cancer vaccine data keeps MRNA rally running

Moderna stock jumps again as Merck cancer vaccine data keeps MRNA rally running

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 10:15 EST — Regular session Moderna shares climbed 7.7% to $53.65 Thursday morning, extending gains fueled by fresh long-term data on its experimental personalized cancer vaccine, created in partnership with Merck. Moderna’s push is vital as it aims to convince investors it can thrive beyond COVID vaccines. A promising mid-stage oncology trial could swiftly shift investor sentiment. Wall Street opened sharply higher after President Donald Trump softened his stance on tariffs targeting European countries. The Dow surged 0.81%, and the S&P 500 climbed 0.70% at the start of trading. (Reuters) Moderna and Merck revealed Tuesday

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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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