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Market Trends News 20 January 2026

Bank of America stock today: BAC slips after $1B staff share award as rate-cap worries swirl

Bank of America stock today: BAC slips after $1B staff share award as rate-cap worries swirl

New York, Jan 20, 2026, 11:45 EST — Regular session Bank of America Corporation shares slipped 0.3% to $52.83 on Tuesday following the announcement that it will grant roughly $1 billion in stock to employees outside senior management. CEO Brian Moynihan said, “when our teammates share in our company’s success, it strengthens our business and the communities we serve.” The…
Sensex, Nifty slide to 3-month lows as ₹9.86 lakh crore evaporates — what traders are watching now

Sensex, Nifty slide to 3-month lows as ₹9.86 lakh crore evaporates — what traders are watching now

Mumbai, Jan 20, 2026, 21:48 IST Indian equities dropped sharply on Tuesday, with the Sensex and Nifty 50 marking their lowest finishes in over three months. The selloff erased roughly 9.86 lakh crore rupees in market value from companies listed on the BSE. The Sensex closed 1.28% lower at 82,180.47, while the Nifty 50 slipped 1.38% to 25,232.50. (The Times…
Wedgewood Cuts PayPal After Volume Slowdown, Leans on Alphabet’s Google Growth

Wedgewood Cuts PayPal After Volume Slowdown, Leans on Alphabet’s Google Growth

NEW YORK, Jan 20, 2026, 10:41 EST Wedgewood Partners cut back its stake in PayPal during the fourth quarter, citing a slowdown in transaction volumes late in the period and increased spending that might weigh on profit growth. PayPal shares slipped roughly 2.3%, while Alphabet dropped about 1.7% in morning trading Tuesday. (Finviz) The move offers a glimpse into how…
Strategy stock drops as $2.1 billion bitcoin buy runs into fresh crypto slide

Strategy stock drops as $2.1 billion bitcoin buy runs into fresh crypto slide

New York, Jan 20, 2026, 11:19 AM EST — Regular session Shares of Strategy Inc dropped Tuesday following the company’s announcement of yet another multibillion-dollar bitcoin acquisition, while the cryptocurrency itself slipped back toward $90,000 amid a wider risk-off move. The stock has emerged as one of Wall Street’s quickest and cleanest routes to trade bitcoin sentiment without dealing with…
DeepSnitch AI’s DSNT presale “surges 135%” as January launch chatter spikes

DeepSnitch AI’s DSNT presale “surges 135%” as January launch chatter spikes

London, 20 January 2026, 14:44 (GMT) DeepSnitch AI, a crypto venture promoting AI-powered tools for spotting token risks and issuing trading alerts, is gaining traction on crypto news platforms ahead of its January launch. Posts tout the DSNT token’s presale price soaring over 130%. The marketing push arrives amid a selloff in major cryptocurrencies as investors turn cautious. Bitcoin dropped…
Oil prices hold near $60 as Greenland tariff threats rattle demand mood, China data cushions fall

Oil prices hold near $60 as Greenland tariff threats rattle demand mood, China data cushions fall

New York, Jan 20, 2026, 06:59 EST — Premarket Oil prices held steady early Tuesday as trade-war concerns resurfaced. The jitters came after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened fresh tariffs on European nations tied to his bid to buy Greenland. Timing is key. Markets are reopening after Monday’s U.S. holiday, with traders weighing whether a fresh wave of tariffs could…
Natural gas price jumps more than 20% as Arctic cold heads for U.S. — what to watch next

Natural gas price jumps more than 20% as Arctic cold heads for U.S. — what to watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 20, 2026, 07:01 EST — Premarket U.S. natural gas futures surged more than 20% early Tuesday as forecasts pointed to a colder stretch in late January, pushing up heating demand expectations. The front-month Henry Hub contract climbed 68.9 cents, or 22.2%, settling at $3.792 per million British thermal units (mmBtu), the key pricing unit for U.S. gas.…
Bitcoin slides, but crypto presales say they’re raising millions — here’s what’s being pitched

Bitcoin slides, but crypto presales say they’re raising millions — here’s what’s being pitched

LONDON, Jan 20, 2026, 11:04 GMT A wave of crypto presales is touting fresh capital inflows despite bitcoin’s recent drop, with paid promotions highlighting fundraising figures for tokens spanning “Bitcoin Layer 2” projects to meme coins. Cryptodnes Market sentiment has shifted to defensive territory. Bitcoin dropped below $92,000 amid tariff concerns rattling risk assets. Richard Galvin, co-founder of DACM, described…
IREN stock slips in premarket after last week’s 26% run — what traders watch next

IREN stock slips in premarket after last week’s 26% run — what traders watch next

New York, Jan 20, 2026, 05:42 (EST) — Premarket Shares of IREN Limited slipped roughly 6% to $54.25 in premarket action Tuesday, retreating some of last week’s gains before the U.S. cash market opened. (Public) Tuesday’s premarket trading provides the first real glimpse of market sentiment following Monday’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, when Wall Street was closed. Traders…
AMD stock price rises before the bell even as tariff jitters hit futures — what to watch next

AMD stock price rises before the bell even as tariff jitters hit futures — what to watch next

New York, Jan 20, 2026, 05:22 ET — Premarket Advanced Micro Devices shares climbed 1.7% to $231.83 in premarket trading Tuesday, after closing the previous session at $227.88. The early dip unfolded amid a weaker backdrop. S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures fell over 1% after U.S. President Donald Trump revived tariff threats against European countries connected to his bid for…
SoFi stock (SOFI) slides nearly 4% in premarket as risk-off tone returns after holiday

SoFi stock (SOFI) slides nearly 4% in premarket as risk-off tone returns after holiday

New York, January 20, 2026, 05:26 EST — Premarket update SoFi Technologies shares slipped about 4% to $25.09 in premarket action Tuesday as U.S. markets resumed after the long weekend. (Public) The shift came as U.S. equity futures slipped, with Nasdaq 100 futures down about 1% in early trading. U.S. markets stayed closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.…
GlobalFoundries stock (GFS) reopens after MLK break — what investors watch next

GlobalFoundries stock (GFS) reopens after MLK break — what investors watch next

New York, January 19, 2026, 20:55 EST — Market closed GlobalFoundries shares are set to draw attention when U.S. markets open Tuesday, Jan. 20, as investors assess the company’s expansion into chip design alongside its main foundry operations. The stock ended Friday at $41.24, down roughly 0.7%, after fluctuating between $41.10 and $42.41 on volume near 3.4 million shares. U.S.…

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  • Indian Stock Markets Closed on January 26 for Republic Day Holiday
    January 23, 2026, 9:59 AM EST. Indian stock markets, including NSE and BSE, will remain closed on Monday, January 26, for Republic Day. All trading segments-equities, derivatives, currency, and interest rate-will halt for the day. Commodity markets, including metals, energy, and agricultural commodities, will also be shut. This marks the first of 15 market holidays in 2026, which include key religious and national dates like Holi, Good Friday, and Diwali. Despite recent volatility fueled by global trade tensions and weak corporate earnings, markets are expected to follow global macroeconomic cues and domestic policy updates, including US Federal Reserve interest rate guidance and the Union Budget. Trading will resume normally on Tuesday, January 27.
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