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Exxon Mobil stock price jumps to a fresh 52-week high after hours — here’s what investors watch next

Exxon Mobil stock price jumps to a fresh 52-week high after hours — here’s what investors watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 21, 2026, 19:21 EST — After-hours Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM) shares gained 2.4%, ending up at $133.61 in after-hours trading on Wednesday. The stock hit a new 52-week high after steadily climbing during the session. Trading volume hit around 18.9 million shares, surpassing the recent average, according to market data. (MarketWatch) The move comes as investors return to cyclical stocks following a tough previous session, while energy traders grapple with a complicated mix of supply disruptions, winter demand, and political uncertainty that can quickly jolt crude prices. Timing is key for Exxon as it approaches its quarterly
22 January 2026
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Visa stock holds steady after hours as fee-curb talk builds — what investors watch next

Visa stock holds steady after hours as fee-curb talk builds — what investors watch next

New York, January 21, 2026, 19:10 EST — After-hours Visa Inc (NYSE: V) shares slipped 0.2% to $325.28 in after-hours trading Wednesday, as investors digested fresh political pressure on credit-card fees ahead of next week’s earnings report. Washington’s fresh push to overhaul card payment pricing and routing has set off alarms—networks could take a hit, even if the focus is largely on banks and merchants. Goldman Sachs analysts told Finviz this week that a modest shift diverting payments from Visa’s network might slash earnings by around 3%. The policy chatter comes just as Visa enters a quiet stretch before earnings.
22 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock rebounds after tariff scare fades; what to watch next for AMAT

Applied Materials stock rebounds after tariff scare fades; what to watch next for AMAT

NEW YORK, Jan 21, 2026, 18:54 EST — After-hours Applied Materials shares climbed 2.2% to close at $325.24 Wednesday, with volume just over its 50-day average as the chip-equipment maker stayed near a recent peak. After-hours trading, which takes place electronically after 4 p.m., showed little movement in the stock. (MarketWatch) The rebound followed a wider relief rally after President Donald Trump announced he would hold off on tariffs set for Feb. 1 against European allies, linked to a framework deal on Greenland. “What is the economic impact is whether we all start imposing tariffs on each other,” said Jason
22 January 2026
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Costco (COST) stock rises as filing confirms $1.30 dividend and defeats “greenwashing” audit vote

Costco (COST) stock rises as filing confirms $1.30 dividend and defeats “greenwashing” audit vote

New York, January 21, 2026, 17:57 EST — After-hours Costco Wholesale shares climbed 1.9% to $982.86 in after-hours trading Wednesday, beating Walmart’s 0.6% increase. The move mirrored a 2.7% jump in fellow warehouse club BJ’s Wholesale, while Target dipped roughly 3%. The move followed a new regulatory filing that laid out the warehouse retailer’s annual meeting vote results, including the rejection of a shareholder proposal demanding a “greenwashing” risk audit — essentially a check on whether the company exaggerates its environmental claims. (SEC) Why it matters now: shareholder votes offer one of the rare clear signals investors send on board
22 January 2026
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UnitedHealth (UNH) stock jumps after ACA rebate pledge — what Wall Street watches next

UnitedHealth (UNH) stock jumps after ACA rebate pledge — what Wall Street watches next

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 17:56 (EST) — After-hours UnitedHealth Group Incorporated shares climbed in after-hours trading Wednesday, following the CEO’s promise of rebates for customers on the insurer’s Obamacare exchange plans. The stock gained 2.8%, closing at $347.75 after fluctuating between $333.56 and $348.25 during the session. The move comes as lawmakers debate the fate of enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, which helped lower monthly premiums for many but expired at the end of 2025. If not extended, average premiums could jump to $1,904 in 2026, up from $888 in 2025, according to KFF, a health policy group.
22 January 2026
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Rocket Lab stock rebounds after hours after two-day drop as RKLB traders eye next launch

Rocket Lab stock rebounds after hours after two-day drop as RKLB traders eye next launch

New York, January 21, 2026, 17:52 EST — After-hours Rocket Lab shares climbed 1.7% in after-hours trading Wednesday, hitting $89.28 after closing the main session down 1.5% at $87.82. The stock has dropped roughly 9% over the last two sessions, fluctuating between $82.71 and $91.25 during Wednesday’s session on volume of about 28.8 million shares. (StockAnalysis) The shake-up unfolded amid a Wall Street rally, driven by investor enthusiasm over a Greenland deal framework and the postponement of fresh U.S. tariffs on European allies. The Dow climbed 1.21%, the S&P 500 added 1.16%, and the Nasdaq rose 1.18%. (Reuters) Rocket Lab
22 January 2026
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Manulife sets earnings date — and analysts are rethinking MFC’s value

Manulife sets earnings date — and analysts are rethinking MFC’s value

TORONTO, Jan 21, 2026, 17:13 EST Manulife Financial Corp announced it will report its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings after the market closes on Feb. 11. A webcast and conference call are scheduled for Feb. 12 at 8 a.m. Eastern time. The Toronto-based insurer and wealth manager operates under the Manulife name in Canada, Asia, and Europe, and as John Hancock in the U.S. It trades under the ticker MFC on the Toronto, New York, and Philippine stock exchanges, and as 945 in Hong Kong. (Manulife) The scheduling note arrives just as some analysts reevaluate their price targets, anticipating a
22 January 2026
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Why Strategy (MSTR) stock is up after-hours after its latest $2.1 billion bitcoin buy

Why Strategy (MSTR) stock is up after-hours after its latest $2.1 billion bitcoin buy

New York, January 21, 2026, 17:47 EST — After-hours Strategy Inc shares climbed roughly 2.3% after hours Wednesday, closing at $163.81. The stock swung between $156.03 and $165.61 throughout the session, with volume hitting around 18.4 million shares. This move is significant since Strategy acts as a high-beta stand-in for bitcoin, with the company relying heavily on capital markets to boost its holdings. That approach can amplify gains when bitcoin climbs, but it also risks deepening losses quickly when the token falls. Financing sits at the core. Investors are closely monitoring if Strategy can continue offloading stock without hiccups—and at
22 January 2026
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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
21 January 2026
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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,
21 January 2026
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Micron stock jumps as Taiwan fab buy and fresh price-target hikes lift MU

Micron stock jumps as Taiwan fab buy and fresh price-target hikes lift MU

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 16:07 ET — After-hours Micron Technology, Inc. shares jumped 6.3% Wednesday, fueled by upbeat analyst calls and the company’s plans to ramp up capacity in Taiwan. The stock climbed $23.45 to $388.45, hitting a high of $394.15 earlier in the day. This move is significant because Micron is caught in a tightening memory cycle, where even minor supply changes can quickly impact prices — and profits. Traders are betting that this squeeze will outlast previous cycles. Micron produces DRAM, the active memory found in servers and PCs, along with NAND, the flash storage chips. In
21 January 2026
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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
21 January 2026
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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, 12:46 AM EST Sensex and Nifty Bounce Back Amid IT Sector Weakness, Eyes on US-India Trade Deal February 7, 2026, 12:46 AM EST. India's Sensex rose 0.3% to 83,580.40 and Nifty gained 0.2% to 25,693.7 on Friday, recovering from early losses. The Nifty IT index dropped 1.5%, extending a weekly fall of 5%, pressured by a global tech sell-off linked to rising AI spending and competition. Foreign investors bought equities worth ₹1,951 crore, while domestic institutions sold ₹1,265 crore. The market is cautiously awaiting details of the US-India
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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