Today: 21 June 2026

Shopify stock ticks higher after Toronto tech rout as AI-shopping push stays in view

Shopify stock ticks higher after Toronto tech rout as AI-shopping push stays in view

Shopify shares rose 0.8% to $158.7 by midday Thursday, rebounding after a 5.9% drop in Toronto the previous day. The move comes as investors assess Shopify’s new integrations with Google and Microsoft shopping tools. Shares traded between $157.9 and $161.3, remaining below the 52-week high. Broader tech stocks also edged higher despite uncertainty over U.S. interest rate cuts.
15 January 2026
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Netflix stock ticks up as Delaware judge blocks Paramount fast-track in Warner deal fight

Netflix stock ticks up as Delaware judge blocks Paramount fast-track in Warner deal fight

Netflix shares rose 0.6% to $89.08 after a Delaware judge denied Paramount Skydance’s request to fast-track its lawsuit over Warner Bros Discovery’s deal process. The prospect of an all-cash Netflix bid for Warner’s studios and streaming assets resurfaced. Investors await Netflix’s Jan. 20 earnings report for updates on the potential acquisition. Warner Bros Discovery and Paramount Skydance shares slipped midday.
15 January 2026
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Pfizer stock dips as U.S. vaccine policy fight rattles demand outlook

Pfizer stock dips as U.S. vaccine policy fight rattles demand outlook

Pfizer shares fell 0.6% to $25.42 in late-morning trading Thursday as U.S. vaccine policy changes fueled uncertainty. Sanofi warned of weaker U.S. vaccine demand; Pfizer’s CEO criticized the new recommendations. Moderna and Merck also traded lower. Investors await Pfizer’s Feb. 3 results for updates on 2026 outlook and new product pipeline.
15 January 2026
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Accenture stock steadies near $289 as Wells Fargo raises target; traders eye March 19 earnings call

Accenture stock steadies near $289 as Wells Fargo raises target; traders eye March 19 earnings call

Accenture shares rose 0.1% to $288.87 midday Thursday, holding gains after a 4.2% jump Wednesday. Wells Fargo raised its price target to $275 but maintained an equal-weight rating. Infosys’ revenue forecast upgrade boosted sentiment across IT services stocks. Accenture recently reported $18.74 billion in quarterly revenue, beating estimates, and announced an acquisition of UK AI firm Faculty.
15 January 2026
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Home Depot stock nudges higher after Morgan Stanley lifts target as housing signals loom

Home Depot stock nudges higher after Morgan Stanley lifts target as housing signals loom

Home Depot shares rose 0.5% to $377.75 midday Thursday after Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $412. U.S. retail sales at building material stores climbed 1.3% in November, while weekly jobless claims fell to 198,000. Wall Street indexes rebounded, led by chip stocks and banks. Home Depot projects flat to 2% same-store sales growth for fiscal 2026.
15 January 2026
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Telus’ 9% dividend yield looks tempting — but CIBC, SmartCentres and Leon’s are the TSX income names in play

Telus’ 9% dividend yield looks tempting — but CIBC, SmartCentres and Leon’s are the TSX income names in play

Telus Corp has paused dividend growth and will maintain its C$0.4184 quarterly payout, while its yield remains near 9% due to a pressured share price. Joey Frenette of Motley Fool Canada flagged CIBC as a more stable alternative, offering a 3.4% yield but facing mortgage risk. SmartCentres REIT yields 6.91%, and Leon’s Furniture, at 3.36%, is considering a REIT spin-off.
15 January 2026
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UnitedHealth stock rebounds as rural Medicare payment pilot rolls out, earnings next in focus

UnitedHealth stock rebounds as rural Medicare payment pilot rolls out, earnings next in focus

UnitedHealth shares rose 0.7% to $337.27 after rebounding from a 2% drop Thursday. The move followed UnitedHealthcare’s launch of a six-month pilot to speed Medicare Advantage payments for rural hospitals in four states. Investors are focused on the company’s Jan. 27 earnings and 2026 outlook. Rural providers face financial strains as federal budget changes loom.
15 January 2026
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Boeing stock rises on Bernstein target hike as Delta’s Dreamliner deal keeps focus on deliveries

Boeing stock rises on Bernstein target hike as Delta’s Dreamliner deal keeps focus on deliveries

Boeing shares rose 1.6% to $246.40 by midday Thursday after Bernstein raised its price target to $298. Delta ordered 30 Boeing 787-10 jets, with options for 30 more. Boeing delivered 600 jets in 2025, its highest since 2018, and net orders surpassed Airbus for the first time in seven years. Investors await Boeing’s Jan. 27 earnings for updates on cash flow and 2026 outlook.
15 January 2026
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Petrobras stock (PBR) slips as oil falls; Tupi hits 1 million bpd, fertilizer restart in focus

Petrobras stock (PBR) slips as oil falls; Tupi hits 1 million bpd, fertilizer restart in focus

Petrobras’ U.S.-listed shares fell 1.1% to $12.52 Thursday as energy stocks slipped with Brent crude down 3.3%. CEO Magda Chambriard said Petrobras hit 1 million bpd at the Tupi field and resumed ammonia and urea output at its Sergipe plant, with Bahia’s plant to follow by month’s end. The company’s 2026 annual meeting is set for April 16. Investors await 2025 results on March 5.
15 January 2026
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Grab stock slides as Indonesia weighs halving ride-hailing commissions, with earnings date looming

Grab stock slides as Indonesia weighs halving ride-hailing commissions, with earnings date looming

Grab Holdings shares fell 3.5% to $4.47 Thursday morning after news of a draft Indonesian decree that would cut ride-hailing commission caps to 10% and require platforms to pay more driver benefits. The proposal, still under review, has raised investor concerns ahead of Grab’s Feb. 11 earnings release. Shares have dropped for two days despite broader U.S. market gains.
15 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock jumps today as TSMC lifts 2026 capex and Barclays upgrades AMAT

Applied Materials stock jumps today as TSMC lifts 2026 capex and Barclays upgrades AMAT

Applied Materials surged 7.8% to $325.41 Thursday after TSMC raised its 2026 capital spending outlook to up to $56 billion, far above forecasts. Barclays upgraded Applied to “overweight” and Stifel raised its price target, citing stronger chip equipment demand. U.S. chip tool stocks rallied broadly. Applied warned that tighter U.S. export rules could cut $600 million from 2026 revenue.
15 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • 3 Australian AI Stocks Highlighted for Rapid Revenue Growth and Valuation Risks
    June 21, 2026, 12:11 PM EDT. Australian AI stocks BrainChip Holdings, Xero, and a third company illustrate different aspects of the AI value chain, from neuromorphic chips to cloud accounting software. BrainChip Holdings (ASX:BRN) focuses on low-power AI edge processors with a 63% forecast revenue growth but a small A$1.9 million revenue base against a A$386.9 million market cap, highlighting valuation risks. Xero (ASX:XRO) offers cloud accounting and AI tools to small businesses, generating NZ$2.8 billion in revenue, reflecting broader AI applications beyond hardware. The article demonstrates how growth expectations in AI stocks must be balanced against profitability timelines and market valuation pressures.

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Nokia stock faces Monday test after holiday-shortened selloff

Nokia stock faces Monday test after holiday-shortened selloff

21 June 2026
Nokia shares tumbled nearly 9% in a holiday-shortened week despite multiple AI and network announcements, as investors demand proof of cash flow, orders, and margins ahead of the July 23 Q2 report; the stock’s drop signals skepticism that recent deals, including a new patent agreement with Lenovo, will immediately boost revenue.
Coeur Mining set for S&P MidCap 400 debut after wild, brief week

Coeur Mining set for S&P MidCap 400 debut after wild, brief week

21 June 2026
Coeur Mining shares closed at $17.51 Thursday ahead of their scheduled addition to the S&P MidCap 400 before Monday’s open, putting index-fund demand in focus after a volatile week and unusually high trading volume; Monday’s open will reveal how much buying remains after the index inclusion becomes effective.
Intel Beats AMD for Week After Trump Comments on Apple Chips

Intel stock enters week at record high after Apple chip report, Micron test ahead

21 June 2026
Intel surged 10.64% to a record $133.99 after President Trump said Apple agreed to work with Intel on U.S. chip design and manufacturing, though neither company confirmed details; investors await proof of large customer orders and factory execution as the stock’s rally outpaces current earnings and risks remain over the scale and timing of any Apple partnership.
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