ASX:PLS.AX News 19 January 2026

January 23, 2026, 10:26 AM EST. The U.S. stock market slipped Friday, with the S&P 500 down 0.2% and Dow Jones falling 0.5%, dragged by a 14.7% plunge in Intel shares. Although Intel reported better-than-expected late 2025 results, its weak forecast for early 2026 disappointed investors. Supply shortages affected the chip industry, per Intel's CFO. Wall Street also saw Capital One Financial fall 3.8% on weaker profits despite its $5.15 billion acquisition of Brex. Conversely, SLB rose 4.1% after beating profit estimates and boosting dividends. Markets remain jittery after President Trump's tariff threats and later retraction on Europe, pushing gold prices near $5,000 an ounce as investors seek safety amid ongoing uncertainty.