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Stock market today: Trump’s Greenland tariff U-turn lifts Dow futures and Europe shares

Stock market today: Trump’s Greenland tariff U-turn lifts Dow futures and Europe shares

NEW YORK, Jan 22, 2026, 07:32 EST U.S. stock index futures, which signal how Wall Street may open, rose on Thursday after President Donald Trump backed away from threatened tariffs tied to Greenland. By 5:59 a.m. ET, S&P 500 e-minis were up 0.60%, Nasdaq 100 e-minis gained 0.87% and Dow e-minis added 0.41%. Reuters The relief rally matters because markets…
Dow snaps back after Trump cools Greenland tariff threat; Asia rallies and gold slips from record

Dow snaps back after Trump cools Greenland tariff threat; Asia rallies and gold slips from record

LONDON, January 22, 2026, 12:32 GMT Global shares edged higher on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump took a softer stance on Greenland, easing a surge of market jitters that had unsettled stocks, bonds, and currencies. The relief is notable, given that earlier tariff threats had sparked fresh worries about a trade war. This comes as investors weigh whether corporate…
US economic calendar today: Stock futures rise ahead of delayed PCE inflation data, GDP revision and jobless claims

US economic calendar today: Stock futures rise ahead of delayed PCE inflation data, GDP revision and jobless claims

NEW YORK, Jan 22, 2026, 06:48 ET — Premarket U.S. stock index futures climbed on Thursday, pushing Wall Street’s recent rally higher ahead of a packed economic docket. Investors are gearing up for key data, including GDP, weekly jobless claims, and a delayed update on the Fed’s favored inflation measure. At 5:59 a.m. ET, S&P 500 e-minis were up 0.60%,…
Bitcoin price today: BTC steadies near $90,000 after Trump drops Greenland tariff threat

Bitcoin price today: BTC steadies near $90,000 after Trump drops Greenland tariff threat

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 06:20 (EST) — Premarket Bitcoin climbed 0.8% to $89,874 on Thursday, staying just shy of the $90,000 level after fluctuating between $87,304 and $90,379. Ether gained roughly 1%, reaching $2,996. The rally holds the world’s largest cryptocurrency near a point traders see more as a sentiment indicator than a key benchmark. Recent sessions have tied…
FTSE 100 climbs as Trump cools tariff row; Beazley bid and BoE bets steer UK stocks

FTSE 100 climbs as Trump cools tariff row; Beazley bid and BoE bets steer UK stocks

London, Jan 22, 2026, 11:04 GMT — Regular session London stocks rose on Thursday, with the FTSE 100 (.FTSE) up 0.7% at 10,212.91 by 1104 GMT. Copper, Brent crude and gold were lower on the day, while sterling was firmer and UK 10-year gilt yields dipped. (Reuters) The UK market has been trading off geopolitics as much as earnings. Risk…
Wall Street futures rise as tariff jitters ease; US GDP and PCE inflation data up next

Wall Street futures rise as tariff jitters ease; US GDP and PCE inflation data up next

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 06:01 (EST) — Premarket U.S. stock index futures climbed early Thursday, signaling a stronger open for Wall Street following yesterday’s bounce. Dow e-mini futures jumped 179 points, S&P 500 e-mini futures advanced 41 points, and Nasdaq 100 e-mini futures rose 220.75 points as of 4:26 a.m. ET. (Bloomberg) Stocks jumped Wednesday after U.S. President Donald…
ON Semiconductor stock adds to rally in premarket as BofA lifts target — here’s what traders watch next

ON Semiconductor stock adds to rally in premarket as BofA lifts target — here’s what traders watch next

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 05:33 EST — Premarket ON Semiconductor (ON.O) shares gained 1.5%, hitting $64.10 in premarket action Thursday, following a 5.1% jump the day before. Bank of America’s Vivek Arya bumped his price target up to $65 from $60, while Craig Ellis at B. Riley raised his to $58 from $54, according to StockAnalysis.com. (StockAnalysis) The sharp…
Sensex Bounce Fades After Trump Tariff U-Turn: Why Nifty Still Can’t Hold 25,300

Sensex Bounce Fades After Trump Tariff U-Turn: Why Nifty Still Can’t Hold 25,300

Mumbai, Jan 22, 2026, 16:12 IST Indian share indexes climbed Thursday, snapping a three-day losing streak after U.S. President Donald Trump backed off tariff threats targeting eight European nations and dismissed any plans to use force over Greenland. The Nifty 50 gained 0.53% to 25,289.90, while the Sensex rose 0.49% to 82,307.37 in late trade. Reuters The bounce is significant…
Microsoft stock slides after fresh price-target cuts stack up ahead of earnings

Microsoft stock slides after fresh price-target cuts stack up ahead of earnings

NEW YORK, Jan 22, 2026, 05:19 ET — Premarket Microsoft shares dropped 2.3% on Wednesday, closing at $444.11, following Rothschild & Co Redburn’s decision to lower its price target to $450. The new target reflects the analyst’s forecast for the stock’s value over the coming year. (TipRanks) The timing is crucial as Microsoft is set to release fiscal second-quarter results…
Vertex stock jumps 4% as earnings date nears — what traders watch next for VRTX

Vertex stock jumps 4% as earnings date nears — what traders watch next for VRTX

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 05:11 EST — Premarket Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) shares jumped 4.31%, closing Wednesday at $461.14 and marking their third straight session of gains. Trading volume climbed past the stock’s 50-day average. VRTX outperformed peers like AbbVie, Krystal Biotech, and Arcturus Therapeutics, while the S&P 500 and Dow each gained over 1%. (MarketWatch) Vertex is now under…
Namib Minerals stock (NAMM) whipsaws again as premarket dip follows a 131% jump

Namib Minerals stock (NAMM) whipsaws again as premarket dip follows a 131% jump

New York, January 22, 2026, 05:21 (EST) — Premarket Namib Minerals dropped 5.3% in premarket Thursday following a massive 130.6% jump the day before, signaling another volatile session for the small-cap gold miner. At 4:58 a.m. EST, shares were down 12 cents to $2.14, after Wednesday’s close at $2.26, with roughly 166.7 million shares traded. (Investing) Why it matters now:…
FedEx stock gets a tug-of-war: downgrade meets $350–$355 targets as freight spin-off looms

FedEx stock gets a tug-of-war: downgrade meets $350–$355 targets as freight spin-off looms

NEW YORK, Jan 22, 2026, 05:00 (EST) Rothschild & Co Redburn lowered its rating on FedEx to Neutral from Buy, arguing that the stock’s current valuation already “fairly reflect[s]” the expected value from the planned spin-off of its freight division. (TipRanks) The move follows a solid rally in FedEx shares, which have climbed roughly 37% over the last three months.…
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  • Live Cattle Futures Rise Ahead of USDA Cattle on Feed Report
    January 23, 2026, 7:58 PM EST. Live cattle futures surged $1.60 to $2.52, with February up $2.75 this week following stronger cash trade at $233-$236.50 per live head. The monthly USDA Cattle on Feed report showed December placements down 5.38%, totaling 1.554 million head, while marketings rose 1.78% to 1.773 million. January 1 cattle on feed stood at 11.45 million, down 3.15% year-over-year. USDA boxed beef prices rose, with Choice boxes up $1.47 to $368.92 and Select up 66 cents at $361.30. Federally inspected cattle slaughter was estimated at 535,000 head, 27,000 less than last week and nearly 59,000 below last year. This data points to tightening supply amid sustained demand for cattle products.
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