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Investing News 21 January 2026

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

Micron shares rose 6.3% Wednesday after the company announced a $1.8 billion deal to acquire Powerchip’s Taiwan fab, aiming to boost DRAM output by 2027. The stock closed at $388.45, outperforming the broader market. Analysts cited tight memory supply and strong AI-server demand as drivers. The acquisition is expected to close in Q2 2026.
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

Analog Devices shares rose 4.1% to $307.85 Wednesday afternoon, rebounding from Tuesday’s tariff-driven selloff. Bank of America raised its price target for the stock to $350, citing strong demand and AI-related growth. The iShares Semiconductor ETF gained 4% as chip stocks rallied ahead of earnings season. Traders are focused on the Federal Reserve’s Jan. 27–28 meeting, with rates expected to hold steady.
21 January 2026
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Starbucks stock climbs as BofA lifts target; SBUX earnings on Jan. 28 in focus

Starbucks stock climbs as BofA lifts target; SBUX earnings on Jan. 28 in focus

Starbucks shares rose 2.5% to $95.99 Wednesday, outpacing the S&P 500 ahead of next week’s earnings report. Bank of America Securities raised its price target to $114, citing store traffic and margin improvements. Investors are watching for signs of a turnaround, with first-quarter results due Jan. 28. CEO Brian Niccol said no broad menu price hikes are planned for 2026.
21 January 2026
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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

Spot gold hit a record $4,887.82 an ounce Wednesday as geopolitical tensions rose over Trump’s Greenland bid. Newmont shares edged up 0.2% to $119.17 in afternoon trading after a volatile session. Agnico Eagle, Franco-Nevada, AngloGold Ashanti, and Gold Fields all slipped. Europe called an emergency summit for Thursday on the Greenland dispute.
21 January 2026
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CrowdStrike stock falls while the S&P rises — what CRWD investors are watching next

CrowdStrike stock falls while the S&P rises — what CRWD investors are watching next

CrowdStrike shares slipped 0.2% to $441.73 Wednesday after a volatile session, extending a four-day losing streak. The company announced new regional cloud plans for Saudi Arabia, India, and the UAE but warned of risks tied to the rollout. A Forrester study cited by CrowdStrike claimed a 273% ROI for customers switching to its platform. Cybersecurity stocks were mixed, with Palo Alto down and Zscaler up.
21 January 2026
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Booking Holdings (BKNG) stock climbs as it sets Feb. 18 earnings date — what traders watch next

Booking Holdings (BKNG) stock climbs as it sets Feb. 18 earnings date — what traders watch next

Booking Holdings shares rose 1.4% to $5,096 on Wednesday after the company set February 18 for its Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings release. The stock traded between $5,009 and $5,108 during the session. Analysts expect quarterly earnings per share of $48.59 on $6.12 billion in revenue. Tuesday’s close was $5,027, down 1.74% and 14% below the 52-week high.
21 January 2026
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Abbott (ABT) stock price ticks higher as heart-device news lands ahead of earnings — what investors watch

Abbott (ABT) stock price ticks higher as heart-device news lands ahead of earnings — what investors watch

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 13:17 EST — Regular session Shares of Abbott Laboratories ticked up 0.2% to $121.34 on Wednesday, trimming earlier volatility as traders braced for the company’s upcoming quarterly earnings report. Timing is key. Abbott is set to report before Thursday’s opening bell, as traders eye new guidance for 2026 following a flurry of device news over the past day. Abbott grabbed attention with news of fresh European clearance for an ablation catheter designed for heart-rhythm procedures, alongside a distinct partnership targeting a next-gen defibrillator implant. Abbott trailed behind despite healthcare’s overall strength: the Health Care Select
21 January 2026
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Marvell stock price rises after an early spike as chip shares rebound; Intel earnings next

Marvell stock price rises after an early spike as chip shares rebound; Intel earnings next

New York, January 21, 2026, 13:30 EST — Regular session Shares of Marvell Technology (MRVL.O) gained 2.4%, reaching $81.69 by 1:30 p.m. EST on Wednesday, after hitting an intraday peak of $84.27. Trading was volatile, with the stock fluctuating between $79.90 and $84.27, and roughly 9.4 million shares exchanged. This shift is significant as chip stocks have been volatile amid policy news, with Marvell often seen as a stand-in for data-center and networking demand linked to AI expansion. Investors are focused on cutting through the macro noise to zero in on what really impacts Marvell: orders, pricing, and margins. Global
21 January 2026
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Amphenol stock price today: APH edges up as Evercore lifts target and earnings near

Amphenol stock price today: APH edges up as Evercore lifts target and earnings near

New York, January 21, 2026, 13:06 ET — Regular session Amphenol Corp shares nudged up 0.2% to $152.61 by midday Wednesday, after fluctuating between $150.63 and $155.11 earlier. Trading volume hit roughly 4.1 million shares by early afternoon. The stock is trying to regain footing after Tuesday’s broad selloff, which marked the biggest one-day drop for U.S. benchmarks in three months. The slide was sparked by fresh tariff concerns linked to President Donald Trump’s Greenland remarks. Investors are also preparing for a heavy slate of U.S. economic data, including GDP figures, purchasing managers index (PMI) surveys, and the Personal Consumption
21 January 2026
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Lucid stock jumps on Rockwell Saudi factory deal — here’s what traders watch next

Lucid stock jumps on Rockwell Saudi factory deal — here’s what traders watch next

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 11:37 a.m. ET — Regular session Shares of Lucid Group jumped Wednesday following news that Rockwell Automation has expanded its partnership with the EV manufacturer to aid the growth of Lucid’s production plant in Saudi Arabia. Lucid climbed roughly 13.5% to $11.04, recovering from a session low near $9.71. Investors are zeroing in on any sign of eased factory ramps and fewer production hiccups, especially among EV makers balancing price stability with growth. For Lucid, the Saudi facility isn’t merely another factory. It plays a key role in a bigger strategy to manufacture vehicles near
21 January 2026
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Cisco stock price today: Why CSCO is steady after Tuesday’s slide

Cisco stock price today: Why CSCO is steady after Tuesday’s slide

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 12:35 EST — Regular session Cisco Systems’ shares edged up about 0.2% to $73.53 midday Wednesday, rebounding slightly after a 2.45% drop to $73.35 in the previous session. So far, the stock has fluctuated between $72.89 and $74.50, with around 6.3 million shares changing hands by late morning. (MarketWatch) The modest shift counts for now, given Cisco’s shares have tracked wider risk appetite swings. U.S. stocks clawed back some losses after Tuesday’s steep drop, with the three main indexes rising roughly 1% by late morning. President Donald Trump’s attempt to “make it diplomatic” in his
21 January 2026
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Intel stock jumps nearly 10% as upgrades stack up ahead of earnings

Intel stock jumps nearly 10% as upgrades stack up ahead of earnings

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 12:42 PM ET — Regular session Intel Corporation shares surged roughly 10% by midday Wednesday, pushing the stock further into one of the top-performing large-cap U.S. chip sectors for the month. The rally shows no signs of slowing. Intel is set to release its quarterly results after Thursday’s close, and the stakes are high. Investors want to see evidence that the turnaround the company has touted is actually driving steadier demand and improving margins. The tape is jittery for hardware stocks, as some investors remain cautious about corporate spending and rising component costs, despite gains
21 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Northern Star Resources share price dips into weekend as $50m Central Tanami deal closes

Northern Star Resources share price dips into weekend as $50m Central Tanami deal closes

7 February 2026
Northern Star Resources fell 1.7% to A$26.77 Friday, extending losses as gold miners and the broader market declined. MGX Resources completed its A$50 million purchase of a 50% stake in the Central Tanami Gold Project from Northern Star. The All Ordinaries Gold index dropped 3.24%. CME Group raised COMEX gold futures margin requirements to 9% amid volatility.
PLS Group share price slips into weekend as Morgan Stanley and MUFG filings land

PLS Group share price slips into weekend as Morgan Stanley and MUFG filings land

7 February 2026
PLS Group shares closed at A$4.12 Friday, down 1.2% after a 3.7% drop Thursday. Morgan Stanley and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group disclosed increased voting power in the lithium miner, both citing changes dated Feb. 2. The moves came as lithium prices fell and Australian equities posted their sharpest drop in months. PLS reports interim results Feb. 19.
Commonwealth Bank share price near A$159 as CBA earnings, dividend week looms after ASX rout

Commonwealth Bank share price near A$159 as CBA earnings, dividend week looms after ASX rout

7 February 2026
Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares closed at A$158.91, down 0.23% Friday, as the S&P/ASX 200 fell 2.03% and nearly A$70 billion was wiped from the market. The bank reports half-year results and an interim dividend on Feb. 11, with shares going ex-dividend Feb. 18. CBA flagged a A$68 million provision linked to ASIC’s Better Banking review. The RBA raised rates to 3.85% on Feb. 3, with CBA passing on the increase from Feb. 13.
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