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NASDAQ:MARA News 20 January 2026

MARA stock slides as CEO Thiel trust flags share sale while bitcoin dips

MARA stock slides as CEO Thiel trust flags share sale while bitcoin dips

New York, Jan 20, 2026, 12:18 EST — Regular session Shares of MARA Holdings dropped roughly 5% Tuesday following a regulatory filing revealing that CEO Fred Thiel’s trust intended to offload shares, deepening the selloff in bitcoin-related stocks. (MARA) The move is significant since MARA frequently acts as a high-beta stand-in for bitcoin. Insider sale announcements tend to rattle sentiment,…
20 January 2026
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Riot Platforms stock dips as bitcoin slides, even as Needham lifts target on AMD lease

Riot Platforms stock dips as bitcoin slides, even as Needham lifts target on AMD lease

New York, Jan 20, 2026, 11:32 EST — Regular session Shares of Riot Platforms dropped 2.8% to $18.70 in late morning trading Tuesday, dragged down by a dip in bitcoin and a broader selloff in crypto-related stocks. Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency, slid roughly 2.9%. Miners Marathon Digital and CleanSpark also fell, while AMD bucked the trend and climbed. This shift…
20 January 2026
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IREN stock price whipsaws after a 10% dip as bitcoin falls; traders eye next catalyst

IREN stock price whipsaws after a 10% dip as bitcoin falls; traders eye next catalyst

New York, Jan 20, 2026, 11:39 EST — Regular session IREN Limited shares tumbled as much as 10% early Tuesday before clawing back some losses to close down 0.5% at $57.52. Trading volume hit roughly 24 million shares by late morning. IREN remains caught in the volatile “bitcoin proxy” trade, with mining stocks frequently amplifying bitcoin’s swings. These stocks can…
20 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Boost Electronic Arts (EA) Yield From 0.4% to 3.4% Using Covered Calls
    January 21, 2026, 12:09 PM EST. Shareholders of Electronic Arts Inc (EA) can increase their income by selling February covered calls at the $205 strike. This strategy adds an annualized 3% premium on top of EA's 0.4% dividend yield, creating a 3.4% total return if the stock is not called away. If the stock rises above $205, gains beyond that are capped, but a 0.7% total return including dividends is still possible. EA's trailing twelve-month volatility stands at 32%, informing risk assessment. Options traders show a strong preference for call contracts, with call volume exceeding puts at a 0.43 ratio versus a usual 0.65, indicating bullish sentiment. This covered call tactic offers a way for EA shareholders to enhance returns amid a volatile market environment.
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