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AppLovin stock sinks after short-seller report alleges money laundering; company calls claims “nonsensical”

AppLovin stock sinks after short-seller report alleges money laundering; company calls claims “nonsensical”

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 17:30 EST — After-hours Shares of AppLovin Corp (APP.O) dropped 5.9% on Wednesday, closing near $532.56 in late trading. The decline came after the company denied claims made in a short-seller report linking the mobile ad firm to money laundering. The timing of these claims is tricky for AppLovin. Its stock has surged, drawing a lot of attention, and accusations related to anti-money-laundering controls often escalate beyond valuation issues into serious governance concerns. They also pose a practical question for investors: will any regulator, exchange, bank, or key business partner decide the accusations merit further
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Meta stock rises after hours as new AI lab hits milestone, FTC appeal adds overhang

Meta stock rises after hours as new AI lab hits milestone, FTC appeal adds overhang

New York, January 21, 2026, 16:41 EST — After-hours Meta Platforms shares climbed 1.5% to $612.96 in after-hours trading Wednesday, driven by renewed focus on its AI efforts. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, CTO Andrew Bosworth revealed that Meta Superintelligence Labs rolled out its first major AI models internally this month, calling them “very good.” The company is clearly racing to keep up with rivals like Alphabet’s Google. Bosworth acknowledged there’s still “work to do post-training” before the tech can be widely released. He also highlighted the AI-powered Ray-Ban Display glasses, whose international launch was paused this month
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Sandisk stock pops past $500 as Citi turns more bullish — what SNDK traders watch next

Sandisk stock pops past $500 as Citi turns more bullish — what SNDK traders watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 21, 2026, 16:30 EST — After-hours. Sandisk Corp shares jumped 10.6%, closing at $501.29 on Wednesday. They pushed even higher in after-hours trading, rising 1.2% to $507.40. The flash-memory maker saw its rally pick up steam heading into the end of the week. During regular trading, the stock swung between $448.53 and $501.95, with roughly 19.8 million shares changing hands. https://stockanalysis.com/stocks/sndk/history/ This move is significant because Sandisk has become a crowded proxy for a single, narrow bet within the AI hardware surge: that large data centers will continue purchasing more storage and that limited supply will prevent
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Netflix stock slides after hours as Warner Bros cash bid and 2026 outlook keep NFLX under pressure

Netflix stock slides after hours as Warner Bros cash bid and 2026 outlook keep NFLX under pressure

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 16:35 (EST) — After-hours Netflix (NFLX) shares slipped $1.88, or 2.2%, to $85.36 in after-hours trading Wednesday. Earlier, the stock dipped as low as $80.40 before clawing back some ground. After Tuesday’s quarterly report, Netflix shares dropped more than 4% in after-hours trading despite beating Wall Street expectations. The focus quickly shifted to the ongoing bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery. In response, Netflix announced it would pause its share buyback program and increase its bridge loan facility by $8.2 billion to a total of $59 billion—typically a move aimed at financing acquisitions. “Netflix has
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Microsoft stock price slides after analyst target cuts as Wall Street braces for earnings

Microsoft stock price slides after analyst target cuts as Wall Street braces for earnings

NEW YORK, Jan 21, 2026, 16:07 EST — After-hours Shares of Microsoft (MSFT.O) dropped roughly 2.7% to $442.45 in late Wednesday trading, lagging behind gains seen in the broader market and among other tech giants. This move is crucial as Microsoft approaches its quarterly earnings, with investors divided over the outlook: will cloud demand hold steady, or will there be volatility as companies tighten budgets and weigh the expense of rolling out new AI technologies? Tension surfaced in recent research notes. Mizuho cut its Microsoft price target to $620 from $640 but held onto an outperform-equivalent rating. The firm pointed
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AMD stock price jumps nearly 8% as board move and earnings countdown pull in buyers

AMD stock price jumps nearly 8% as board move and earnings countdown pull in buyers

New York, January 21, 2026, 16:07 EST — After-hours update Advanced Micro Devices jumped $18.10, or 7.8%, closing at $250.02 on Wednesday. The shares hit a high of $252.83 during the session, after starting the day at $235.92 and dipping to a low of $232.51. The move came as Wall Street found its footing following a steep selloff the day before, with investors seizing on new signs that U.S. trade tensions might not escalate soon. “What the economic impact is whether we all start imposing tariffs on each other,” noted Jason Pride, chief of investment strategy & research at Glenmede,
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VIX slips below 20 as Trump pulls Greenland tariff threat and Wall Street steadies

VIX slips below 20 as Trump pulls Greenland tariff threat and Wall Street steadies

NEW YORK, Jan 21, 2026, 15:28 EST Volatility eased on Wall Street Wednesday as the VIX slipped under 20, easing more than 8% to close at 18.43. Stocks pushed higher, with the S&P 500 up about 0.5% in afternoon trading, buoyed after President Donald Trump ruled out using force to acquire Greenland. “The market bounced when he said we wouldn’t use force,” said Mark Hackett, chief market strategist at Nationwide. (Reuters) The VIX, or Cboe Volatility Index, measures expected short-term swings in the S&P 500 based on option prices. When the VIX spikes, it means investors are paying up for
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Analog Devices stock jumps 4% as BofA lifts target and chip shares rebound

Analog Devices stock jumps 4% as BofA lifts target and chip shares rebound

NEW YORK, January 21, 2026, 15:10 EST — Regular session. Shares of Analog Devices Inc climbed 4.1% to $307.85 in Wednesday afternoon trading, gaining roughly $12 compared to Tuesday’s close. The rally followed a steep selloff the day before, sparked by tariff threats and new political developments. Anthony Saglimbene, chief market strategist at Ameriprise Financial, called it “indicative of a lot of headlines, a lot of uncertainty.” (Reuters) Chip stocks gained momentum on upbeat sell-side commentary ahead of earnings season. JPMorgan’s Harlan Sur highlighted improving cyclical trends in the semiconductor sector alongside steady AI-driven infrastructure demand. He forecasted results to
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Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500 rebound after Greenland tariff scare as Trump rules out force

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500 rebound after Greenland tariff scare as Trump rules out force

NEW YORK, Jan 21, 2026, 14:29 EST U.S. stocks recovered on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said he would not use force to acquire Greenland, easing a burst of trade-war worry that hit Wall Street a day earlier. In late morning trade, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 440.45 points, or 0.91%, while the S&P 500 added 1% and the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.16%. The CBOE Volatility Index, an options-based gauge of expected swings in the S&P 500, slid to 17.59. (Reuters) Markets have been jumping on every shift in the Greenland dispute because it has come with tariff threats
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Newmont stock price today: NEM cools after Tuesday pop as gold breaks $4,800

Newmont stock price today: NEM cools after Tuesday pop as gold breaks $4,800

New York, January 21, 2026, 14:47 EST — Regular session underway Newmont Corporation shares edged up 0.2% to $119.17 in Wednesday afternoon trading, after hitting an intraday high of $122.19 and falling to a low of $118.25. Around 9.3 million shares changed hands. The stock is once again acting as a clear barometer for bullion. Gold’s recent jump is significant because it’s drawing fresh cash into “safe-haven” bets — those assets investors flock to when risk jitters hit — and major miners tend to amplify gold’s price moves. Spot gold surged past $4,800 an ounce for the first time, reaching
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Palo Alto Networks stock drops again as Wall Street steadies — what PANW investors watch next

Palo Alto Networks stock drops again as Wall Street steadies — what PANW investors watch next

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 14:34 ET — Regular session Palo Alto Networks shares dropped 2.4% to $179.59 in Wednesday afternoon trading, trailing behind a wider market rebound. The retreat follows Wall Street’s sharpest one-day fall in nearly three months on Tuesday, triggered by new tariff warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump amid Greenland talks. (Reuters) Stocks found their footing on Wednesday after Trump ruled out using force to acquire Greenland. “One of the reasons why the market is bouncing back is Trump stressed that he does not intend to use force,” said Damian McIntyre, head of multi-asset solutions at
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Spotify stock slips: piracy injunction and fresh target cuts put SPOT back in focus

Spotify stock slips: piracy injunction and fresh target cuts put SPOT back in focus

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 14:06 EST — Regular session Spotify Technology S.A. shares slipped $11.53, roughly 2.3%, settling at $499.80 by mid-afternoon Wednesday. The stock started the day close to $512 and dipped to a low near $496. Over the last 52 weeks, the price has swung between $240.49 and $625.00. This matters as investors face a packed slate of catalysts: the next earnings report is looming, and the stock is suddenly swarming with legal news and analyst talk. For a name priced on execution, it won’t take much to unsettle it. Wall Street’s tone has grown pickier as
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:58 AM EST Crude Oil Prices Rise on Dollar Weakness, Geopolitical Tensions February 7, 2026, 12:52 AM EST. Crude oil prices edged higher on Friday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East. March WTI crude gained 0.41%, rebounding from early losses, while gasoline prices rose 1.38%. Doubts over a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal loom after reports of Iran's refusal to halt uranium enrichment, raising the risk of military action and potential disruption of vital shipping routes. Additionally, a surge in U.S. consumer
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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