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NASDAQ:EQT News 21 January 2026

Natural gas price surges toward $5 as Arctic blast flips forecasts; UNG, EQT jump

Natural gas price surges toward $5 as Arctic blast flips forecasts; UNG, EQT jump

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 17:17 EST — Trading after the bell. U.S. natural gas prices jumped once more on Wednesday, boosting gas-related stocks and ETFs as traders adjusted to a colder forecast and scrambled to cover short positions. February Henry Hub futures closed up 24.78% at $4.875 per million British thermal units (mmBtu), the benchmark pricing unit for U.S.…
21 January 2026
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  • South Korea's KOSPI Index Hits Record 5,000 Led by Chip Stocks
    January 21, 2026, 8:46 PM EST. South Korea's benchmark KOSPI index surged past the 5,000 mark for the first time, driven primarily by strong gains in semiconductor stocks. Chipmakers, a core component of the country's stock market, rallied amid rising demand and global supply chain optimism. The milestone reflects investor confidence in South Korea's technology sector, which has been a key growth engine. Market participants noted that robust earnings reports and favorable export data supported the advance. The breakthrough at 5,000 points is significant, marking a new record high for the index. This development may influence foreign investment flows into the South Korean equity market, spotlighting the role of chip stocks in driving gains.
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