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Market News News 20 January 2026 - 21 January 2026

Australian dollar jumps to 68 cents as Trump’s Greenland tariff threat hammers the US dollar

Australian dollar jumps to 68 cents as Trump’s Greenland tariff threat hammers the US dollar

The Australian dollar surged to 68 U.S. cents Wednesday, its highest close since October 2024, as the U.S. dollar weakened on President Trump’s new tariff threats linked to Greenland. Wall Street’s S&P 500 fell 2.06%, its worst day in three months, while gold hit a record above $4,700 an ounce. Denmark’s AkademikerPension plans to sell $100 million in U.S. Treasuries, citing debt and political risks.
21 January 2026
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Yangzijiang Shipbuilding stock stalls at S$3.48 as global jitters keep SGX shipbuilder in check

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding stock stalls at S$3.48 as global jitters keep SGX shipbuilder in check

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding shares traded at S$3.48 mid-afternoon Wednesday, steady after two days of declines and 9.8 million shares exchanged. Short-selling rose to 3.2 million shares Tuesday as shipping stocks slid following CMA CGM’s Suez Canal rerouting. The company issued no new updates. Investors are watching global trade signals and upcoming remarks from President Trump at Davos.
21 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock price dips despite Needham’s big target hike — here’s what traders watch next

Applied Materials stock price dips despite Needham’s big target hike — here’s what traders watch next

Applied Materials fell 2.7% to $318.23 Tuesday, mirroring a sharp drop in semiconductor stocks and the S&P 500. The decline came despite Needham raising its price target to $390, citing stronger demand. Shares traded between $314.58 and $324.35 on volume of 9.4 million. Investors await earnings from ASML and KLA next week, with Applied’s own report due Feb. 12.
21 January 2026
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Costco stock price steadies after hours as tariff threat rattles markets

Costco stock price steadies after hours as tariff threat rattles markets

Costco shares edged up 0.1% to $964.26 in after-hours trading Tuesday, holding steady as Wall Street posted its sharpest drop in three months after a new U.S. tariff threat on Europe. Directors Susan L. Decker and Gina Marie Raimondo disclosed minor insider transactions. December net sales rose 8.5% to $29.86 billion. Costco will pay a $1.30 dividend on Feb. 13 and report Q2 results March 5.
21 January 2026
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GE Aerospace stock slides nearly 4% as tariff jitters hit Wall Street ahead of earnings

GE Aerospace stock slides nearly 4% as tariff jitters hit Wall Street ahead of earnings

GE Aerospace shares fell 4% Tuesday, closing at $312.34 amid a broader market drop and ahead of its quarterly report due Jan. 22. IATA extended its engine maintenance pact with CFM International through 2033, keeping focus on engine service costs and capacity. GE also unveiled AI-powered inspection robots for its maintenance shops. Investors remain focused on guidance and cash conversion figures.
21 January 2026
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Silver price near record as Greenland tariff threat rattles markets; SLV and miners jump

Silver price near record as Greenland tariff threat rattles markets; SLV and miners jump

Silver touched $95.87 an ounce Tuesday before slipping 0.18% to $94.51 in late New York trade, near record highs after President Trump threatened tariffs on Greenland. The dollar index fell 0.52% as EU leaders prepared to discuss retaliatory tariffs. The iShares Silver Trust ETF closed up 5.39%. Pan American Silver forecast 2026 production of 25–27 million ounces.
20 January 2026
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Micron stock swings, ends higher as Taiwan fab buy plan meets $450 target call

Micron stock swings, ends higher as Taiwan fab buy plan meets $450 target call

Micron Technology shares closed up 0.9% at $366 after announcing a $1.8 billion deal to buy Powerchip’s P5 fab in Taiwan, aiming to boost DRAM output by 2027. The stock hit $381.04 during heavy trading before paring gains. TD Cowen raised its price target to $450, citing worsening memory shortages. Regulatory approval for the Taiwan deal is pending.
20 January 2026
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Chevron stock steadies near $166 as Turkey exploration talks surface and Tengiz outage drags on

Chevron stock steadies near $166 as Turkey exploration talks surface and Tengiz outage drags on

Chevron shares were little changed Tuesday after reports of talks with Turkey’s state oil firm on joint exploration. Production at Kazakhstan’s Tengiz oilfield, where Chevron is the largest shareholder, could remain offline for up to 10 days after a shutdown Sunday. Brent crude rose 1.5% on supply concerns. Chevron will report quarterly earnings January 30.
20 January 2026
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Silver price breaks $95 and then slips as Greenland tariff threat fuels haven rush

Silver price breaks $95 and then slips as Greenland tariff threat fuels haven rush

Spot silver hit a record $95.87 an ounce Tuesday before slipping to $94.60. The surge followed President Trump’s threat of tariffs tied to Greenland, which pushed the dollar down nearly 1% and sent silver-linked ETFs and miners higher. U.S. and European stocks fell as investors cut exposure to U.S. assets. Tariffs are set to start at 10% on Feb. 1 and rise to 25% by June 1.
20 January 2026
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Nebius (NBIS) stock slides 7% as Israel opens AI supercomputer access — what investors watch next

Nebius (NBIS) stock slides 7% as Israel opens AI supercomputer access — what investors watch next

Nebius Group shares fell 7.4% to $100.65 in early Tuesday trading, underperforming the broader tech sector. The drop followed news that Israel’s Innovation Authority launched its AI supercomputer, built by Nebius, with access now live for companies and researchers. Nebius reported $146.1 million in quarterly revenue but posted losses over $100 million as capital spending surged.
20 January 2026
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Bitcoin price slides toward $90,000 as Trump’s Greenland tariff threat hits risk appetite

Bitcoin price slides toward $90,000 as Trump’s Greenland tariff threat hits risk appetite

Bitcoin dropped 3.1% to $90,028 in New York Tuesday as investors sold risk assets after President Trump threatened tariffs on Europe over Greenland. Crypto stocks fell, with Coinbase down 5.4% and Strategy Inc off 8.2%. Ether slid 6.5%. U.S. equity indexes hit three-week lows; European stocks and the dollar also weakened. Crypto markets saw $869.5 million in liquidations over 24 hours, CoinGlass reported.
20 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

7 February 2026
Walmart shares rose 3.3% Friday to $131.18, up 10% since Jan. 30, as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The retailer’s market value crossed $1 trillion this week. Investors await January inflation data on Feb. 13 and Walmart’s quarterly results on Feb. 19 for signs of continued momentum.
Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

7 February 2026
Caterpillar shares surged 7.1% to $726.20 Friday, driving the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The move erased recent losses and followed insider selling by Group President Bob De Lange earlier in the week. Deere and CNH Industrial also gained as investors rotated into industrial stocks. Markets await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data.
Amazon stock slides as $200B AI spending plan meets cautious profit outlook

Amazon stock slides as $200B AI spending plan meets cautious profit outlook

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell 9% Friday after the company announced plans for $200 billion in 2026 capital spending, mainly for AWS and AI, and issued a first-quarter profit outlook below estimates. The stock drop could erase $200 billion in market value. Fourth-quarter net sales rose 14% to $213.4 billion, while free cash flow declined due to higher spending on AI infrastructure.
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