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Investing News 21 January 2026

Thermo Fisher stock price rises nearly 2% as Australia starts Clario deal review; earnings next in focus

Thermo Fisher stock price rises nearly 2% as Australia starts Clario deal review; earnings next in focus

New York, January 21, 2026, 11:46 EST — Regular session Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (NYSE: TMO) shares climbed roughly 1.9% to $630.48 Wednesday, outpacing the broader market as investors digested new regulatory developments around its planned Clario acquisition. The stock hit an intraday high of $631.25 earlier in the session. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched a Phase 1 review — its preliminary check — of Thermo Fisher’s planned acquisition of Clario, the regulator’s acquisitions register shows. The ACCC marked the deal as “under assessment” and gave itself a deadline of March 2 for a decision. (ACCC)
21 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock rises as AMAT steadies with markets; Needham lifts target to $390

Applied Materials stock rises as AMAT steadies with markets; Needham lifts target to $390

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 11:25 EST — Regular session Applied Materials, Inc. shares climbed 1.7% to $323.62 in late morning trading Wednesday, buoyed by a modest bounce in U.S. stocks and strength in chip equipment stocks. “That’s a sigh of relief for markets,” said Art Hogan, chief market strategist at B Riley Wealth, following President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would not pursue force to acquire Greenland. (Reuters) Applied supplies key wafer fabrication equipment—the machinery chipmakers rely on to produce semiconductors. Its stock typically reacts sharply to changes in spending forecasts. This is crucial as investors sift through order
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Ondas stock jumps again as analysts lift targets, even as tariff jitters rattle markets

Ondas stock jumps again as analysts lift targets, even as tariff jitters rattle markets

NEW YORK, January 21, 2026, 10:42 EST Shares of Ondas Inc rose once more on Wednesday, gaining roughly 4% to hit $13.64 during mid-morning trading in New York. The uptick extends a volatile streak that’s drawn additional Wall Street analysts to the stock. The latest upgrades come at a tricky time for risk appetite. Investors are still working through a broad selloff sparked by new tariff threats, yet they’re also hunting for stocks showing their own momentum — contract wins, updated guidance, anything to cut through the macro noise. On Tuesday, the S&P 500 dropped 2.06% to 6,796.86, while the
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D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock edges up as 10.4 million shares line up for resale after Quantum Circuits deal

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock edges up as 10.4 million shares line up for resale after Quantum Circuits deal

New York, January 21, 2026, 10:35 EST — Regular session D-Wave Quantum’s stock inched higher Wednesday after wrapping up its acquisition of Quantum Circuits. The company filed paperwork revealing plans to resell shares tied to the transaction. Shares ticked up about 0.5%, hitting $27.17 during morning trading. These filings carry weight—they lay out a short-term supply risk. A resale registration won’t bring in cash right away, but it can spark selling if those holding the deal shares decide to exit quickly. D-Wave finds itself at a sensitive moment, serving as a volatile gauge of investor appetite for early-stage quantum computing.
21 January 2026
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AI stocks rebound: Intel surges nearly 10% ahead of earnings as Nvidia steadies and chip-export vote looms

AI stocks rebound: Intel surges nearly 10% ahead of earnings as Nvidia steadies and chip-export vote looms

NEW YORK, Jan 21, 2026, 10:35 ET — Regular session Intel shares jumped 9.7% to $53.25 in early New York trade on Wednesday, fueling a wider rally among AI chip stocks. AMD rose 6.5%, Nvidia edged up 1.5%, but Microsoft slid 1% and Oracle fell 2.3%. The iShares Semiconductor ETF gained 2.6%. The group rebounded after a steep sell-off hit some of the most crowded “AI trade” stocks, as investors wrestled with tariff concerns and geopolitical risks. Speaking at Davos on Wednesday, President Donald Trump renewed his push to acquire Greenland but emphasized he wouldn’t resort to force. Art Hogan
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Natural gas price surges again as Arctic blast looms, lifting UNG and U.S. producers

Natural gas price surges again as Arctic blast looms, lifting UNG and U.S. producers

NEW YORK, Jan 21, 2026, 10:40 EST — Regular session U.S. natural gas futures surged once more Wednesday, with the front-month Henry Hub contract climbing about 23% to around $4.80 per million British thermal units (mmBtu), after hitting a session peak near $4.98. That marked a gain of roughly 87 cents from Tuesday’s close at $3.907. (Investing.com) The shift caught attention as weather takes center stage once more. Natural gas, essential for heating and power, sees demand swing sharply during cold snaps. According to the National Weather Service’s New York office, confidence is growing for a winter storm from Sunday
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Intel earnings are due — and traders are pricing an 8% swing for the stock

Intel earnings are due — and traders are pricing an 8% swing for the stock

NEW YORK, January 21, 2026, 10:41 (EST) Intel investors are bracing for a volatile earnings week, with options markets pricing an about 8% move in the chipmaker’s shares after it reports quarterly results on Thursday. Options are contracts investors use to hedge — or bet on — near-term swings. (Investopedia) The report lands at an awkward moment: the stock has been running, and the turnaround story has picked up fresh believers. Intel’s shares have climbed in recent months, but expectations are climbing too, and a miss could land harder. The backdrop is bigger than one quarter. Chief executive Lip-Bu Tan
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B2Gold stock rises again as gold tops $4,800 — what investors are watching next

B2Gold stock rises again as gold tops $4,800 — what investors are watching next

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 10:01 ET — Regular session B2Gold Corp shares climbed roughly 2% to $5.01 in early trading Wednesday, building on a strong rally from the previous day as gold prices surged further into record highs. This shift is significant given B2Gold’s cash flow is closely linked to gold prices. The recent jump in the metal has begun to recalibrate short-term forecasts for miners’ margins and free cash flow. The tape has turned tense. Traders are leaning on miners as a liquid way to signal “risk-off” sentiment amid volatile moves in U.S. equities and the dollar, driven
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Broadcom stock price steadies after 5% drop as Trump tariffs dominate the tape — what AVGO investors watch next

Broadcom stock price steadies after 5% drop as Trump tariffs dominate the tape — what AVGO investors watch next

New York, January 21, 2026, 09:34 EST — Regular session Broadcom Inc (AVGO) shares rose about 0.3% to $333.55 in early Wednesday trade, trying to steady after a rough prior session. The stock has traded between $333.32 and $335.70 so far on the day. (Investing.com) The move comes after Wall Street’s sharpest daily drop in about three months, when President Donald Trump revived tariff threats toward Europe tied to his push for U.S. control of Greenland. He said additional 10% import tariffs could start on Feb. 1 and rise to 25% from June 1 unless a deal is reached, according
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Amazon stock slips as tariff price talk rattles shoppers — here’s what traders watch next

Amazon stock slips as tariff price talk rattles shoppers — here’s what traders watch next

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 09:42 ET — Regular session Amazon.com shares slipped 0.4% to $230.01 in early Wednesday trading, following a 3.4% drop to $231 on Tuesday. (StockAnalysis) The stock is caught up in the broader debate over tariffs and rising consumer prices. Amazon holds a large inventory of imported items — so if costs climb, shoppers could feel it immediately at checkout, potentially denting order volumes. That’s significant for a market already jittery. Traders are wrestling with whether this is just a brief shock or the kickoff of a period where policy news dictates daily swings. Amazon CEO
21 January 2026
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Nvidia stock price today: NVDA steadies in premarket as China chip sales and export vote return to the fore

Nvidia stock price today: NVDA steadies in premarket as China chip sales and export vote return to the fore

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 08:51 EST — Premarket Nvidia shares edged up in early trading Wednesday, recovering some losses from a sharp drop the previous day. Investors remain focused on a recurring worry: will the company encounter fresh political barriers when selling its premium AI chips in China? (MarketWatch) This matters because Nvidia’s data-center business now drives AI investment trends, with its shares often swinging sharply whenever regulators move. Even a minor shipment hiccup can ripple through server makers and cloud providers. Policy uncertainty is driving investors to quickly dump semiconductor stocks on risk-off days, even though the immediate
21 January 2026
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BigBear.ai stock slips premarket as investors brace for Jan. 22 share vote and fresh law-firm probe

BigBear.ai stock slips premarket as investors brace for Jan. 22 share vote and fresh law-firm probe

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 09:15 EST — Premarket Shares of BigBear.ai Holdings slipped 3.1% to $5.94 in premarket Wednesday, dragging through a volatile run. The AI and defense contractor faces a looming shareholder vote deadline, while fresh legal issues have come back into focus. The company wants investors to approve an amendment increasing its authorized common stock from 500 million to 1 billion shares. This will be decided at a reconvened special meeting Thursday at 3:00 p.m. Eastern. Electronic voting is open until 11:59 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday, per a proxy filing. (BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc.) Why this matters now:
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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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