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Stock Market News 26 January 2026

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock drops after hours as quantum shares wobble — what to watch next

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock drops after hours as quantum shares wobble — what to watch next

D-Wave Quantum shares fell 7.4% to $23.75 in after-hours trading Monday, erasing earlier gains above $26. Other quantum-computing stocks, including IonQ and Rigetti, also dropped sharply. The declines came ahead of D-Wave’s Qubits conference in Florida this week, where investors expect updates on its product roadmap and customer progress. IonQ announced a $1.8 billion deal to acquire SkyWater Technology.
American Express stock price edges up after hours as AXP heads into Fed decision and earnings

American Express stock price edges up after hours as AXP heads into Fed decision and earnings

American Express shares rose 0.5% to $363.33 in after-hours trading Monday, ahead of its Friday earnings report. The S&P 500 closed up 0.5% and the Dow gained 0.6% as investors braced for Wednesday’s Federal Reserve decision and a wave of corporate results. Visa, Mastercard, and Capital One also advanced late. Analysts expect AmEx to report $3.55 per share for the quarter.
Cisco stock jumps on Evercore upgrade as Cisco rolls out new 360 Partner Program

Cisco stock jumps on Evercore upgrade as Cisco rolls out new 360 Partner Program

Cisco shares rose 3.3% to $77.02 in after-hours trading Monday after Evercore ISI upgraded the stock and raised its price target to $100, citing AI demand and an enterprise network upgrade cycle. Cisco also launched its new “Cisco 360” partner program targeting AI. Arista Networks and Hewlett Packard Enterprise shares also advanced during the session. Cisco’s next earnings report is scheduled for Feb. 11.
26 January 2026
Palo Alto Networks stock climbs after the bell as Fed decision nears — what traders watch next

Palo Alto Networks stock climbs after the bell as Fed decision nears — what traders watch next

Palo Alto Networks shares rose 2.2% to $184.19 in late Monday trading, with about 5.3 million shares changing hands. CrowdStrike, Fortinet, and Zscaler also advanced ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision Wednesday. Nike said it is investigating a possible data breach after a ransomware group claimed to have leaked company data. Investors are watching for big-tech earnings and Fed policy signals this week.
Amphenol stock price jumps as APH heads into Q4 earnings and a Fed-packed week

Amphenol stock price jumps as APH heads into Q4 earnings and a Fed-packed week

Amphenol shares rose 3% to close at $155.53 on Monday, outpacing the S&P 500 ahead of its fourth-quarter earnings release set for Wednesday. The move follows the company’s recent $4.1 billion acquisition of CommScope’s Connectivity and Cable Solutions business. Investors are also watching for the Federal Reserve’s rate decision on Jan. 28.
Arista Networks stock jumps 5% as traders eye Fed week and Feb. 12 earnings

Arista Networks stock jumps 5% as traders eye Fed week and Feb. 12 earnings

Arista Networks shares rose 5.4% to $143.70 Monday, nearing last week’s high amid renewed tech buying ahead of major earnings and a Federal Reserve decision. Options activity and anticipation of Arista’s Feb. 12 earnings report drove trading. Investors are watching for 2026 demand signals and updates on AI-related orders. U.S. stocks edged higher as traders weighed megacap and AI names.
Marvell stock climbs in New York trade as Fed week puts AI-linked chip names in play

Marvell stock climbs in New York trade as Fed week puts AI-linked chip names in play

Marvell Technology shares rose 1.5% to $81.44 Monday, outpacing chip sector peers during a volatile session. The move followed recent acquisitions of XConn Technologies for $540 million and Celestial AI for $3.25 billion, both aimed at boosting data-center and AI infrastructure. About 9.2 million shares traded by mid-afternoon. Investors focused on upcoming Fed policy and major tech earnings.
Central Puerto (CEPU) stock rises in New York — what investors are watching ahead of the Fed

Central Puerto (CEPU) stock rises in New York — what investors are watching ahead of the Fed

Central Puerto’s U.S.-listed shares rose 2.8% to $16.91 Monday, after swinging between $16.23 and $17.95 with 731,000 shares traded. Argentina-linked assets gained, with the Global X MSCI Argentina ETF up 1.5%. Investors tracked Federal Reserve signals and recent Central Puerto filings, including a $300 million IFC financing and a 30-year hydroelectric concession.

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RBC stock heads into new week near C$233 after Canada jobs surprise

RBC stock heads into new week near C$233 after Canada jobs surprise

7 February 2026
Royal Bank of Canada shares closed Friday up 0.7% at C$232.72, trailing gains by other major Canadian banks. Canada’s main stock index surged 1.5% as metals rebounded. January jobs data showed a loss of 24,800 positions but a lower 6.5% unemployment rate. RBC’s Q1 earnings are due Feb. 26.
IHC stock price holds near 400 dirhams after Abu Dhabi group flags phishing emails

IHC stock price holds near 400 dirhams after Abu Dhabi group flags phishing emails

7 February 2026
International Holding Company PJSC warned investors of phishing scams using its name and logo, according to an ADX disclosure. IHC shares closed flat at 399.60 dirhams on Friday, trading in a narrow range with 237,109 shares changing hands. UAE equities ended the week slightly higher as traders watched Iran-U.S. talks and oil prices.
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