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Stock Market News 26 January 2026

Salesforce stock rises in midday trade as Wall Street stays jittery on software and AI

Salesforce stock rises in midday trade as Wall Street stays jittery on software and AI

Salesforce shares rose about 1% to $230.24 by midday Monday, after opening at $229.43. The stock has dropped 12.5% over the past month, with a forward P/E ratio of 18.8. Investors remain cautious ahead of a Federal Reserve decision and major tech earnings later this week. Salesforce is pushing AI agent tools and updating its partner program amid sector pressure.
Rocket Lab stock price slides as Neutron tank rupture clouds 2026 launch plans

Rocket Lab stock price slides as Neutron tank rupture clouds 2026 launch plans

Rocket Lab shares fell 6.6% to $83.06 by midday Monday after a first-stage tank ruptured during Neutron rocket testing. The company is reviewing test data and will update its launch schedule during its February earnings call. Shares remain up 26% year-to-date despite the setback. Investors are watching for delays to Neutron’s debut, originally targeted for early 2026.
P&G stock price slips as Fed week begins, after analyst upgrades flagged a second-half lift

P&G stock price slips as Fed week begins, after analyst upgrades flagged a second-half lift

Procter & Gamble shares fell 0.7% to $149.11 by midday Monday, lagging a broader Wall Street rally. The company reported flat organic sales and steady core EPS at $1.88 for the quarter, maintaining its full-year outlook. Analysts at JPMorgan and Wells Fargo raised price targets to $165 after the update. Investors await the Federal Reserve’s Jan. 28 policy decision.
ServiceNow stock price rises again ahead of NOW earnings — what could move shares nextServiceNowServiceNow stock price rises again ahead of NOW earnings — what could move shares next

ServiceNow stock price rises again ahead of NOW earnings — what could move shares nextServiceNowServiceNow stock price rises again ahead of NOW earnings — what could move shares next

ServiceNow shares rose 1.6% to $135.29 by midday Monday ahead of its earnings report due after Wednesday’s close. Analysts are focused on subscription growth and backlog metrics, with guidance on AI-driven automation in focus. The stock’s move tracked gains in other enterprise software names. A conference call is set for 5 p.m. ET Wednesday.
Abbott stock ticks higher after CEO Robert Ford buys $2 million of ABT shares

Abbott stock ticks higher after CEO Robert Ford buys $2 million of ABT shares

Abbott Laboratories shares rose about 1% Monday after CEO Robert Ford bought nearly $2 million in stock, acquiring 18,800 shares at an average $107.13 each. The stock traded at $108.49 midday. Ford now holds 253,305 shares directly and 216,203 through a trust. The purchase follows last week’s earnings report and guidance update, with Q4 adjusted earnings at $1.50 per share on $11.459 billion in sales.
26 January 2026
AppLovin stock price jumps 5% on Needham upgrade; $700 target puts Feb. 11 earnings in play

AppLovin stock price jumps 5% on Needham upgrade; $700 target puts Feb. 11 earnings in play

AppLovin shares rose 5.1% to $551.15 Monday after Needham upgraded the stock to “buy” and raised its 2026 e-commerce revenue forecast to $1.45 billion. The firm set a $700 price target, citing growth in self-serve advertising. Investors await fourth-quarter results on Feb. 11 for signs the e-commerce push is holding. The move follows recent short-seller allegations, which the company has denied.
Capital One stock price rises as COF investors weigh Brex bet, Trump lawsuit and Fed week

Capital One stock price rises as COF investors weigh Brex bet, Trump lawsuit and Fed week

Capital One shares rose 0.9% to $219.27 Monday after the bank agreed to acquire fintech Brex for $5.15 billion in cash and stock, with closing expected by mid-2026. The company reported a 13% jump in non-interest expenses and a $1.4 billion increase in credit loss provisions. Capital One also faces a lawsuit from the Trump Organization over alleged politically motivated account closures.
ImmunityBio (IBRX) stock slips after SEC filing tweaks $505 million insider note — what traders watch next

ImmunityBio (IBRX) stock slips after SEC filing tweaks $505 million insider note — what traders watch next

ImmunityBio shares fell 1.6% to $6.35 after a filing showed looser conversion terms on a $505 million note held by an affiliate of executive chairman Patrick Soon-Shiong. The amendment allows partial conversions into stock, raising dilution concerns. About 16.8 million shares traded as the stock ranged from $6.28 to $6.92. New glioblastoma data will be presented Jan. 31.
26 January 2026
Micron stock slips on Samsung’s Nvidia HBM4 push as traders look to Thursday chip updates

Micron stock slips on Samsung’s Nvidia HBM4 push as traders look to Thursday chip updates

Micron shares dropped 2.3% to $390.50 after reports that Samsung is close to supplying Nvidia with next-generation HBM4 memory chips. Samsung may begin HBM4 shipments to Nvidia as early as next month, with both Samsung and SK Hynix set to report earnings Thursday. Investors are watching for updates on HBM4 order volumes and supply chain developments. Nvidia’s Vera Rubin platform is now in full production.
AAPL stock jumps nearly 3% as Morgan Stanley flags iPhone 17 strength ahead of Apple earnings

AAPL stock jumps nearly 3% as Morgan Stanley flags iPhone 17 strength ahead of Apple earnings

Apple shares rose 2.8% to $255.07 in Monday morning trading, after hitting $255.49. Morgan Stanley said strong iPhone 17 demand could push Apple’s December-quarter revenue above forecasts. Apple reports fiscal Q1 earnings on Jan. 29. Investors are watching for updates on iPhone sales, services growth, and margin pressures from rising memory chip costs.
26 January 2026
BigBear.ai stock slips in Monday trade as Feb. 18 share-authorization vote looms for BBAI

BigBear.ai stock slips in Monday trade as Feb. 18 share-authorization vote looms for BBAI

BigBear.ai shares fell 1.7% to $5.72 by late morning Monday, trailing the broader tech sector. Investors are focused on a Feb. 18 shareholder vote to double the company’s authorized common stock to 1 billion shares. About 20.5 million shares traded hands. The company recently eliminated $125 million in debt through note conversion and acquired CargoSeer technologies.
26 January 2026
IonQ stock flips lower after $1.8 billion SkyWater deal as traders weigh collar, cash and timing

IonQ stock flips lower after $1.8 billion SkyWater deal as traders weigh collar, cash and timing

IonQ shares fell 1.6% to $46.50 after announcing a $1.8 billion cash-and-stock deal to acquire SkyWater Technology. SkyWater shareholders will receive $35 per share, split between $15 cash and $20 in IonQ stock, with a collar to limit price swings. The deal is expected to close in Q2 or Q3 2026. IonQ’s next earnings report is due next month.

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Coca-Cola stock price ends near $79 — frozen products exit sets up KO earnings week

Coca-Cola stock price ends near $79 — frozen products exit sets up KO earnings week

7 February 2026
Coca-Cola will discontinue its frozen products, including the Minute Maid frozen line, in the U.S. and Canada in Q1 2026. Shares closed Friday up 0.66% at $79.03 ahead of Tuesday’s quarterly results. CEO James Quincey sold 337,824 shares on Feb. 3 for about $26 million under a pre-arranged plan. Options pricing suggests a possible 3% move after earnings.
Cisco stock jumps 3% into earnings week as tech shakeout keeps CSCO in focus

Cisco stock jumps 3% into earnings week as tech shakeout keeps CSCO in focus

7 February 2026
Cisco shares closed up 3% at $84.82 Friday after a volatile week for tech stocks. The company will report quarterly results Feb. 11, with analysts expecting EPS of $1.02 on $15.12 billion revenue. U.S. jobs and inflation data, delayed by the federal shutdown, are also due next week. About 23.9 million Cisco shares traded Friday.
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