Today: 20 June 2026

Snap stock slides to $8 as CEO share sale surfaces; CPI, earnings date loom

Snap stock slides to $8 as CEO share sale surfaces; CPI, earnings date loom

Snap Inc. shares fell 2.3% Friday to $8.21, marking a third straight decline and leaving the stock near the bottom of its 52-week range. CEO Evan Spiegel sold over 1.2 million shares on Jan. 5 under a pre-arranged plan, according to a recent filing. The broader Nasdaq rose 0.81% the same day. Investors await Tuesday’s U.S. inflation data and Snap’s next earnings report, expected in early February.
UWM stock jumps nearly 14% into Monday as Trump housing plan puts mortgage lenders in play

UWM stock jumps nearly 14% into Monday as Trump housing plan puts mortgage lenders in play

UWM Holdings shares jumped 13.7% to $5.36 Friday on heavy volume, as investors reacted to news of a $200 billion federal mortgage bond-buying plan. The move comes ahead of Tuesday’s Consumer Price Index report, seen as a key signal for mortgage rates. Rocket Companies shares also rose 9.6%. Some Fed officials and analysts questioned whether bond buying alone will lower rates or boost housing activity.
12 January 2026
Lynas stock rises as U.S. presses allies on China rare-earth grip; investors eye Jan 21 update

Lynas stock rises as U.S. presses allies on China rare-earth grip; investors eye Jan 21 update

Lynas Rare Earths shares rose 3.2% to A$14.55 in Sydney after Australia announced a A$1.2 billion strategic reserve for defence minerals, including rare earths. The move comes ahead of a G7 finance ministers meeting in Washington, where critical mineral supply chains will be discussed. U.S. officials say the expanded group represents about 60% of global critical minerals demand.
Northern Star stock rebounds as ASX traders eye Jan 22 costs update after guidance cut

Northern Star stock rebounds as ASX traders eye Jan 22 costs update after guidance cut

Northern Star shares rose 2.2% to A$25.26 by 11:04 a.m. AEDT Monday, recovering some ground after a guidance cut earlier this month. The miner flagged equipment failures and lower grades that reduced December-quarter sales by about 16,000 ounces. Investors await updated cost guidance with the December-quarter report due Jan 22. The stock remains down 5.5% since Jan 2.
12 January 2026
DroneShield stock (ASX:DRO) slides as JPMorgan pops up as 5% holder — what investors watch next

DroneShield stock (ASX:DRO) slides as JPMorgan pops up as 5% holder — what investors watch next

DroneShield shares fell 3.7% to A$3.87 by late morning Monday after a filing showed JPMorgan Chase & Co and affiliates surpassed Australia’s 5% “substantial holder” threshold. The S&P/ASX 200 index rose about 0.7%. The JPMorgan stake, mostly from securities lending, totaled around 46.5 million shares. Traders are watching upcoming contract payments and governance milestones.
12 January 2026
Apple stock eyes January 29 earnings after rare losing streak; Evercore lifts target, keeps “top pick”

Apple stock eyes January 29 earnings after rare losing streak; Evercore lifts target, keeps “top pick”

Apple shares closed Friday up 0.1% at $259.37, ending a rare losing streak. Evercore ISI raised its price target to $330, citing strong iPhone demand. Investors are focused on Apple’s Jan. 29 earnings for updates on iPhone sales and “Apple Intelligence.” Rising memory costs and supplier moves add pressure ahead of the report.
Zip Co stock jumps on Trump credit-card rate cap talk as ASX:ZIP gets fresh bid

Zip Co stock jumps on Trump credit-card rate cap talk as ASX:ZIP gets fresh bid

Zip Co Ltd shares jumped as much as 6.4% to A$3.80 in Sydney trading Monday, tracking gains across buy-now-pay-later stocks. The move followed U.S. President Trump’s plan to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, raising questions over credit supply and funding costs. Zip will report half-year results on Feb. 19. Investors are watching for signs of changing credit risk and repayment trends.
Fortescue stock drops today: FMG shares lag ASX ahead of Jan 22 production report

Fortescue stock drops today: FMG shares lag ASX ahead of Jan 22 production report

Fortescue shares fell 1.6% to A$22.35 by late morning in Sydney, underperforming the S&P/ASX 200’s 0.6% rise. Iron ore price swings and speculation over a possible Rio Tinto-Glencore deal dominated trading. Analysts put Fortescue’s 12-month target at A$19.33, with most recommending sell. The company will release its December-quarter production report on Jan. 22.
12 January 2026
Compass stock heads into Monday after Anywhere merger closes and $1 billion convertibles hit

Compass stock heads into Monday after Anywhere merger closes and $1 billion convertibles hit

Compass shares rose 4.7% to $12.84 after closing an all-stock merger with Anywhere Real Estate, forming Compass International Holdings. The company issued $1 billion in convertible notes to help pay down Anywhere’s debt. The merger exchange ratio was set at 1.436 Compass shares for each Anywhere share. Brands like Coldwell Banker and CENTURY 21 will remain independent under a shared tech platform.
12 January 2026
SGX shares set for Monday spotlight as Nasdaq dual-listing rule push heads for Feb 8 deadline

SGX shares set for Monday spotlight as Nasdaq dual-listing rule push heads for Feb 8 deadline

Singapore Exchange shares closed up 1.16% at S$17.51 after MAS and SGX RegCo launched a public consultation on rule changes to simplify dual listings with Nasdaq. The draft proposes a new Global Listing Board with a S$2 billion market-cap requirement and streamlined prospectus rules. Public feedback runs through Feb. 8. Bank stocks remain at record highs, supporting the broader market.
12 January 2026
Sun Country stock in the spotlight after Allegiant’s $1.5 billion deal — what to watch Monday

Sun Country stock in the spotlight after Allegiant’s $1.5 billion deal — what to watch Monday

Allegiant agreed to acquire Sun Country for about $1.5 billion, valuing SNCY at $18.89 per share, a 19.8% premium over Friday’s close. Sun Country shareholders will receive cash and Allegiant stock. The companies expect $140 million in annual synergies by year three and project the deal will boost earnings per share in the first year post-close. A joint investor call is set for Monday.
12 January 2026

Stock Market Today

  • Could SpaceX Trigger a UK Stock Market Crash in 2026?
    June 20, 2026, 2:22 AM EDT. Investors are wary as SpaceX's stock, with only 4.25% freely traded, experiences a surge driven by retail demand. Michael Burry, notable short-seller, warns of overvaluation but hasn't shorted due to costly options. SpaceX's price-to-sales ratio exceeds 100, far above the S&P 500 average of 3, signaling potential risk. Major shareholders like Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust hold significant stakes. A sell-off could ripple through global markets, including the UK, known for sensitivity to US stock movements. Analysts urge caution amid uncertainty, suggesting investors focus on fair-value stocks and monitor risks linked to SpaceX's market volume and valuation.

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JBS shutdowns put pressure on U.S. beef as cattle prices rise

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20 June 2026
JBS USA will close its Souderton, PA, and Memphis, TN, meat plants on August 14, cutting 1,693 jobs as tight cattle supplies drive negative U.S. beef margins; USDA data show beef prices up 14.8% year-over-year and forecast to rise another 12.1% in 2026, signaling ongoing cost pressure for packers and consumers.
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20 June 2026
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Intel Beats AMD for Week After Trump Comments on Apple Chips

Intel Beats AMD for Week After Trump Comments on Apple Chips

20 June 2026
Intel soared 10.6% to a record $133.99 after President Trump said Apple agreed to work with Intel on U.S. chip design and production, though neither company confirmed terms or details; analysts are split on the deal’s value, with Intel’s gains outpacing AMD’s 4.9% rise as the chip sector hit a record close.
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