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Investing News 26 January 2026

Citigroup stock price today: Citi (C) rises ahead of the Fed — what investors watch now

Citigroup stock price today: Citi (C) rises ahead of the Fed — what investors watch now

Citigroup shares rose 1.3% to $115.03 Monday, trading as high as $115.46 amid a broader bank rally ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting. Citi disclosed plans to redeem $2.5 billion in notes and marketed new autocallable buffer notes tied to major indexes. The Fed meeting is clouded by a criminal probe into Chair Jerome Powell and a legal fight involving Governor Lisa Cook.
26 January 2026
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Caterpillar stock climbs in New York as CAT traders brace for earnings, Fed week

Caterpillar stock climbs in New York as CAT traders brace for earnings, Fed week

Caterpillar shares rose 1.7% to $637.22 Monday, with 1.3 million shares traded ahead of its Jan. 29 earnings report. Analysts expect higher revenue but lower profit, projecting $4.67 per share on $17.89 billion. Options pricing signals a possible 6% move after results. The Federal Reserve’s Jan. 27-28 meeting and ongoing tariffs add uncertainty for machinery stocks.
26 January 2026
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Natural gas price surge lifts UNG and U.S. gas producers as freeze tightens supply

Natural gas price surge lifts UNG and U.S. gas producers as freeze tightens supply

U.S. natural gas futures jumped nearly 40% to $7.38 per mmBtu Monday as an Arctic blast drove demand and disrupted supply. The United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) surged 8% to $15.11. U.S. gas consumption is forecast to hit 156 bcfd this week, while production slipped to 108.4 bcfd. Traders are watching freeze-offs, LNG flows, and the upcoming EIA storage report.
26 January 2026
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Morgan Stanley stock price rises as traders brace for Fed decision and policy risk

Morgan Stanley stock price rises as traders brace for Fed decision and policy risk

Morgan Stanley shares rose 1.5% to $181.61 in early afternoon trading Monday, outpacing major U.S. banking peers. Investors are awaiting Wednesday’s Federal Reserve policy decision and monitoring political moves in Washington, including a lawsuit against JPMorgan and proposed credit card rate caps. The Fed is expected to keep rates steady amid scrutiny of Chair Jerome Powell.
26 January 2026
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DigitalOcean stock jumps nearly 15% as AI-inference push keeps buyers in control

DigitalOcean stock jumps nearly 15% as AI-inference push keeps buyers in control

DigitalOcean shares jumped 14.9% to $61.58 on Monday, hitting a new 52-week high as investors piled into smaller cloud and AI infrastructure stocks. The rally followed recent analyst upgrades and news that DigitalOcean’s AI Inference Cloud Platform doubled throughput for Character.ai while halving costs. Vinay Kumar was named chief product and technology officer last week. Earnings are expected Feb. 24, according to MarketBeat.
26 January 2026
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Johnson & Johnson stock is nudging higher — here’s what traders are watching this week

Johnson & Johnson stock is nudging higher — here’s what traders are watching this week

Johnson & Johnson shares rose 0.4% to $221.01 Monday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s Jan. 28 decision and major tech earnings. The company projected 2026 adjusted earnings per share of $11.43–$11.63 and sales up to $101 billion. A court-appointed special master recommended allowing expert testimony that J&J’s talc caused ovarian cancer, raising the risk of federal trials. J&J denies the allegations.
26 January 2026
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Gilead stock ticks up after BMO lifts target to $150, flags Yeztugo coverage gains

Gilead stock ticks up after BMO lifts target to $150, flags Yeztugo coverage gains

Gilead Sciences shares rose 0.9% to $137.21 midday Monday after BMO Capital Markets raised its price target to $150, citing expanded insurance coverage for Yeztugo, Gilead’s new HIV prevention shot. CVS confirmed coverage starting Jan. 1, pushing overall insurer coverage above 80%. Gilead says it has already met its 2025 Yeztugo sales target of $150 million. Investors await Gilead’s earnings report, expected Feb. 10.
26 January 2026
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Bank of America stock price today: BAC edges higher as the Fed takes center stage

Bank of America stock price today: BAC edges higher as the Fed takes center stage

Bank of America shares rose 0.6% to $52.06 by midday Monday, tracking gains across major U.S. banks ahead of the Federal Reserve’s January rate decision. Investors are watching for fallout from a proposed 10% cap on credit-card rates and Bank of America’s forecast for 7% net interest income growth this quarter.
26 January 2026
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Robinhood (HOOD) stock inches higher as Fed week kicks off; Feb. 10 earnings loom

Robinhood (HOOD) stock inches higher as Fed week kicks off; Feb. 10 earnings loom

Robinhood shares rose 0.8% to $107.88 by midday Monday after an early drop, trading between $104.85 and $108.47 on volume of 7 million. Peers were mixed, with Coinbase down 1.7% and Schwab up 1%. Investors are watching the Fed’s Wednesday rate decision and Robinhood’s Feb. 10 earnings. Robinhood’s joint venture with Susquehanna closed its purchase of 90% of MIAXdx last week.
26 January 2026
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Salesforce stock rises in midday trade as Wall Street stays jittery on software and AI

Salesforce stock rises in midday trade as Wall Street stays jittery on software and AI

Salesforce shares rose about 1% to $230.24 by midday Monday, after opening at $229.43. The stock has dropped 12.5% over the past month, with a forward P/E ratio of 18.8. Investors remain cautious ahead of a Federal Reserve decision and major tech earnings later this week. Salesforce is pushing AI agent tools and updating its partner program amid sector pressure.
26 January 2026
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P&G stock price slips as Fed week begins, after analyst upgrades flagged a second-half lift

P&G stock price slips as Fed week begins, after analyst upgrades flagged a second-half lift

Procter & Gamble shares fell 0.7% to $149.11 by midday Monday, lagging a broader Wall Street rally. The company reported flat organic sales and steady core EPS at $1.88 for the quarter, maintaining its full-year outlook. Analysts at JPMorgan and Wells Fargo raised price targets to $165 after the update. Investors await the Federal Reserve’s Jan. 28 policy decision.
26 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Macquarie Group shares fell 2.17% to A$207.83 Friday, marking a third straight decline as the ASX 200 slid 2%. Australia’s regulator trimmed liquidity requirements for Macquarie Bank after improvements in controls. Macquarie Asset Management announced two UK utility deals, including full ownership of Last Mile Infrastructure and the purchase of Energy Assets Group. Investors await Tuesday’s operational briefing.
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, 1:06 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.
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