Today: 21 June 2026

Dow Jones ETF DIA slips as big-bank earnings and fresh inflation data keep Wall Street cautious

Dow Jones ETF DIA slips as big-bank earnings and fresh inflation data keep Wall Street cautious

The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA) fell 0.2% to $490.84 Wednesday morning, tracking a Dow retreat as investors weighed bank earnings and inflation data. Bank of America beat profit estimates but slipped in early trading, while Wells Fargo missed forecasts and Citigroup topped expectations. December’s consumer price index rose 0.3% for the month, up 2.7% year-over-year.
Silver price today: MCX flirts with ₹3 lakh/kg as global rally tops $90 and Kiyosaki flags a pullback

Silver price today: MCX flirts with ₹3 lakh/kg as global rally tops $90 and Kiyosaki flags a pullback

MCX silver futures in India surged past ₹2.90 lakh per kg on Wednesday, nearing ₹3 lakh, while gold hit a record ₹1,43,017 per 10 grams. Spot silver reached $92.23/oz and gold $4,641.40/oz globally. CME Group raised margin requirements to address volatility. Analysts warn the rally could reverse sharply as retail buying accelerates.
Saks Global files for bankruptcy: $1.75 billion financing, new CEO and a test for luxury suppliers

Saks Global files for bankruptcy: $1.75 billion financing, new CEO and a test for luxury suppliers

Saks Global, owner of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Texas after missing a $100 million interest payment tied to its Neiman Marcus acquisition. The company reported $1.75 billion in financing, including $1 billion in debtor-in-possession funding, and expects stores to remain open. Geoffroy van Raemdonck replaced Richard Baker as CEO. Major luxury suppliers are listed as unsecured creditors.
14 January 2026
Amazon stock slips as tariff-linked supplier talks and Italy antitrust appeal hit AMZN

Amazon stock slips as tariff-linked supplier talks and Italy antitrust appeal hit AMZN

Amazon shares fell 1.3% to $239.38 in early New York trading as the company faces tariff-driven supplier pricing talks and appeals an Italian antitrust fine. The U.S. Supreme Court is set to rule Jan. 14 on a case challenging Trump-era tariffs. Amazon confirmed it is negotiating lower supplier costs after recent tariff cuts. Italy’s regulator also plans to appeal the reduced Amazon fine.
14 January 2026
Meta stock slides as Reality Labs layoffs and “Meta Compute” AI push put spending back in focus

Meta stock slides as Reality Labs layoffs and “Meta Compute” AI push put spending back in focus

Meta shares fell 1.7% to $631.09 Wednesday after the company announced cuts at Reality Labs and a renewed focus on AI infrastructure. CEO Mark Zuckerberg outlined plans for “tens of gigawatts” of computing power, with up to $72 billion in capital expenditures for 2025. Meta confirmed layoffs at Reality Labs, affecting about 10% of staff and closing several VR studios.
Gelteq Limited stock jumps in premarket after CBD gel study; what’s next for GELS

Gelteq Limited stock jumps in premarket after CBD gel study; what’s next for GELS

Gelteq shares soared 48% to $1.23 in premarket trading after preclinical data showed its oral gel increased CBD absorption by over 22% versus an FDA-approved oil. The company said the findings could speed up its medicinal cannabis launch in Australia. The stock’s small market cap has amplified volatility. The results have not yet been tested in humans.
Microsoft stock slides after Trump pressures tech on data-center power bills

Microsoft stock drops as “pay our way” data-center plan puts costs in focus

Microsoft shares fell 1.4% to $470.67 Wednesday after the company announced plans to address data center power and water use, without disclosing costs. President Trump said Microsoft would make “major changes” to cut power expenses for Americans. Investors reacted to uncertainty over spending as demand for AI infrastructure grows. Microsoft will report quarterly results Jan. 28.
14 January 2026
NRXP stock slips premarket as NRx says FDA fast-tracked ketamine bid with 70,000-patient dataset

NRXP stock slips premarket as NRx says FDA fast-tracked ketamine bid with 70,000-patient dataset

NRx Pharmaceuticals shares fell 4.3% to $2.13 in premarket trading after the FDA granted Fast Track status to its ketamine-based NRX-100 for suicidal ideation. The company plans to submit data from over 70,000 U.S. patients to support accelerated approval. Investors await further FDA feedback and updates during the San Francisco healthcare conference.
AMD stock jumps again as KeyBanc upgrade flags tight 2026 server CPU supply

AMD stock jumps again as KeyBanc upgrade flags tight 2026 server CPU supply

AMD shares surged 6.4% to $220.97 Wednesday after KeyBanc upgraded the stock, citing strong data-center chip demand and setting a $270 target. Analyst John Vinh reported AMD is nearly sold out of 2026 server CPU supply, with prices rising 10%–15%. Investors await AMD’s Feb. 3 earnings for updates on AI chip sales and pricing. Intel shares rose 7.3%, while Nvidia gained 0.5%.
American Airlines (AAL) stock slips before the open as Delta outlook and credit-card cap talk weigh

American Airlines (AAL) stock slips before the open as Delta outlook and credit-card cap talk weigh

American Airlines shares fell 0.4% in premarket trading Wednesday after a 4.1% drop Tuesday, trading at $15.29. Airline stocks are under pressure after Delta’s earnings forecast and a White House push to cap credit-card interest rates at 10%. Visa and Mastercard also tumbled. Traders await American’s Jan. 27 earnings call for further signals.
Tesla stock slips as Musk pulls $8,000 Full Self-Driving option, goes subscription-only

Tesla stock slips as Musk pulls $8,000 Full Self-Driving option, goes subscription-only

Tesla shares fell 0.4% to $447.20 after CEO Elon Musk said Full Self-Driving will shift to a subscription-only model on Feb. 14, ending the $8,000 upfront option. U.S. safety regulators continue to investigate 2.88 million Teslas with the system after dozens of crash reports. Investors await Tesla’s Jan. 28 earnings for updates on software revenue and regulatory issues.
Apple stock treads water as Google Gemini enters Siri, with earnings next on deck

Apple stock treads water as Google Gemini enters Siri, with earnings next on deck

Apple shares hovered near $261 early Wednesday after announcing a multiyear deal to use Google’s Gemini AI in Siri. The move puts OpenAI’s ChatGPT in a secondary role and expands Google’s reach across Apple’s two billion devices. Investors are watching for impact on Apple’s AI strategy ahead of its Jan. 29 earnings report. Industry data showed Apple led 2025 smartphone shipments but faces risks in 2026.
Nvidia stock (NVDA) steadies as China blocks H200 chip imports, clouding U.S. export green light

Nvidia stock (NVDA) steadies as China blocks H200 chip imports, clouding U.S. export green light

Nvidia shares rose 0.5% to $185.81 after reports that Chinese customs are blocking imports of its H200 AI chips, despite new U.S. export rules. Chinese regulators have warned local firms not to buy the chips unless “necessary.” Chip stocks traded mixed, with QQQ down 0.1% and the semiconductor ETF up 0.9%. Nvidia will report quarterly results on Feb. 25.
14 January 2026
GMA just posted new 40%-off deals — Wayfair, Macy’s and Amazon discounts in focus

GMA just posted new 40%-off deals — Wayfair, Macy’s and Amazon discounts in focus

ABC’s “Good Morning America” featured daily deals with discounts of 40% or more at Amazon, Macy’s, Wayfair, and other retailers, including a Wayfair bed at 76% off and a Samsung gaming screen at 51% off. ABC disclosed it earns commissions from purchases via its links and warned prices may change. Wayfair shares rose 3.6% premarket Wednesday; Macy’s gained 0.3%, Amazon fell 1.5%.
14 January 2026
Progressive stock steadies premarket after 5% slide as Mizuho trims target again

Progressive stock steadies premarket after 5% slide as Mizuho trims target again

Progressive shares rose 0.2% to $205.44 in premarket trading Wednesday after a 5.3% drop Tuesday. Mizuho and Wells Fargo both trimmed their price targets to $240 but kept neutral ratings. SIAA announced a partnership to distribute Progressive’s auto products through its agency network. CEO Susan Patricia Griffith acquired 2,918 restricted stock units via dividend equivalents, according to a regulatory filing.
14 January 2026
Bank of America stock: BAC dips premarket after Q4 beat as interest-income outlook takes center stage

Bank of America stock: BAC dips premarket after Q4 beat as interest-income outlook takes center stage

Bank of America shares fell 1.2% to $54.54 in premarket trading after Q4 earnings topped estimates with net income of $7.6 billion, or 98 cents per share. The bank reported a 10% rise in net interest income and a 23% jump in equities trading revenue. Investors await the 8:30 a.m. ET call for 2026 guidance on rates, costs, and credit. Wells Fargo and Citigroup also posted mixed results.

Stock Market Today

  • Goldman Sachs Acquires 2.87% Stake in Qiagen via Shares and Derivatives
    June 21, 2026, 12:13 AM EDT. Qiagen disclosed that Goldman Sachs has accumulated a 2.87% stake through a combination of ordinary shares, call options, warrants, swaps, and convertible bonds. The position is held indirectly across multiple Goldman Sachs entities with both physical and cash settlements. This notable institutional holding could impact Qiagen's shareholder structure and market perception. Qiagen clarified it is not responsible for the accuracy of the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets notification but highlighted the increased institutional interest. Qiagen, a global life sciences firm, trades on several exchanges including NYSE, boasting a $7.61 billion market cap and an average volume of over 2 million shares. Current analyst consensus rates Qiagen stock as Hold with a $36 price target.

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Home Depot shares finish week up as investors weigh housing numbers

Home Depot shares finish week up as investors weigh housing numbers

21 June 2026
Home Depot jumped 2.1% to $334.28 in a shortened week as Wall Street rallied, but weak U.S. housing starts and upcoming May new-home-sales data keep pressure on the home-improvement outlook; the company reaffirmed 2026 sales and earnings targets despite volatile conditions and persistent housing affordability concerns.
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