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Stock Market News 21 January 2026

Intel stock jumps 12% ahead of earnings as Nvidia export bill raises new AI-stock risk

Intel stock jumps 12% ahead of earnings as Nvidia export bill raises new AI-stock risk

Intel shares surged 11.7% to $54.25 in after-hours trading ahead of Thursday’s earnings report, as LSEG data pointed to a possible 30% jump in data-center revenue to $4.43 billion. Options markets signal an expected 8% move in the stock by week’s end. Nvidia, AMD, and Arm also rose, while U.S. lawmakers advanced a bill to tighten AI chip exports to China, targeting Nvidia’s Blackwell chips.
Netflix stock slips after hours as $82.7 billion Warner Bros bid steals focus from earnings

Netflix stock slips after hours as $82.7 billion Warner Bros bid steals focus from earnings

Netflix shares dropped 2.2% to $85.36 in after-hours trading after announcing fourth-quarter revenue of $12.05 billion and an $82.7 billion all-cash bid for Warner Bros Discovery. Warner Bros Discovery shares rose 1% to $28.53, above Netflix’s $27.75-per-share offer. Paramount Skydance’s $30-per-share tender offer expires Jan. 21. Warner shareholders are expected to vote on the Netflix deal by April.
Google stock price jumps after tariff scare cools — here’s what’s next for Alphabet Class C (GOOG)

Google stock price jumps after tariff scare cools — here’s what’s next for Alphabet Class C (GOOG)

Alphabet Class C (GOOG) rose 1.9% to $328.38 in after-hours trading Wednesday as U.S. tariff threats tied to Greenland talks eased. Nvidia gained 3% and Meta added 1.5%, while Microsoft fell 2.3%. Wall Street rebounded after President Trump said tariffs planned for Feb. 1 would not be implemented. The European Parliament paused work on the EU-U.S. trade pact over Greenland concerns.
21 January 2026
Meta stock rises after hours as new AI lab hits milestone, FTC appeal adds overhang

Meta stock rises after hours as new AI lab hits milestone, FTC appeal adds overhang

Meta shares rose 1.5% to $612.96 in after-hours trading Wednesday after CTO Andrew Bosworth announced internal rollout of new AI models. The FTC said it will appeal a judge’s dismissal of its antitrust case against Meta’s Instagram and WhatsApp deals. In Britain, regulators accused Meta of failing to stop illegal gambling ads on its platforms. Meta will report fourth-quarter results January 28.
Sandisk stock pops past $500 as Citi turns more bullish — what SNDK traders watch next

Sandisk stock pops past $500 as Citi turns more bullish — what SNDK traders watch next

Sandisk shares closed up 10.6% at $501.29 Wednesday and rose another 1.2% after hours, following Citi’s price target hike to $490 on strong AI-driven storage demand. The stock traded as high as $501.95 on volume of 19.8 million shares. Sandisk reports fiscal Q2 results Jan. 29. Western Digital, Seagate, and Micron also gained.
Netflix stock slides after hours as Warner Bros cash bid and 2026 outlook keep NFLX under pressure

Netflix stock slides after hours as Warner Bros cash bid and 2026 outlook keep NFLX under pressure

Netflix shares fell 2.2% to $85.36 in after-hours trading Wednesday, extending losses after its earnings report. The company paused its buyback program and raised its bridge loan facility by $8.2 billion, signaling intent to finance its $82.7 billion all-cash bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. Netflix projects 2026 revenue up to $51.7 billion and expects advertising revenue to double to $3 billion.
21 January 2026
Microsoft stock price slides after analyst target cuts as Wall Street braces for earnings

Microsoft stock price slides after analyst target cuts as Wall Street braces for earnings

Microsoft shares fell 2.7% to $442.45 in late trading Wednesday, underperforming tech peers ahead of next week’s earnings report. Several analysts trimmed price targets, citing concerns over short-term cloud and AI demand. Trading volume reached 26.6 million shares, above the 65-day average. Investors await Azure growth figures and initial Copilot revenue on Jan. 28.
Broadcom stock dips again after Tuesday rout as VMware OneGov deal lands; earnings date in focus

Broadcom stock dips again after Tuesday rout as VMware OneGov deal lands; earnings date in focus

Broadcom shares fell 1.1% to $328.80 Wednesday after a 5.43% drop the previous day, as tariff threats and margin concerns rattled tech stocks. The U.S. GSA approved a OneGov deal with Broadcom, cutting prices on VMware and security software by up to 64% through May 2027. Trading volume reached about 31.7 million shares. Broadcom reports earnings March 4.
AMD stock price jumps nearly 8% as board move and earnings countdown pull in buyers

AMD stock price jumps nearly 8% as board move and earnings countdown pull in buyers

AMD shares surged 7.8% to close at $250.02 Wednesday, outpacing the chip sector after Wall Street rebounded from a selloff. The company named former Accenture CFO KC McClure to its board and Audit and Finance Committee, granting her 1,278 restricted stock units. Traders are watching Intel’s earnings Thursday, with AMD set to report Feb. 3. Options volume on AMD more than doubled the daily average.
Tesla stock rises after Lemonade offers 50% insurance cut tied to Full Self-Driving

Tesla stock rises after Lemonade offers 50% insurance cut tied to Full Self-Driving

Tesla shares rose 2.7% to $430.71 Wednesday, boosted by renewed interest in its self-driving technology. Insurer Lemonade announced a 50% cut to pay-per-mile rates for Tesla drivers using Full Self-Driving, starting Jan. 26 in Arizona. CEO Elon Musk warned early production of the Cybercab robotaxi and Optimus robot will be “agonizingly slow.” Tesla denied reports of major staff cuts at its Berlin-area factory.

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AbbVie stock price: ABBV ends week near $223 after earnings swing — what to watch next

AbbVie stock price: ABBV ends week near $223 after earnings swing — what to watch next

7 February 2026
New York, Feb 7, 2026, 11:29 ET — Market closed. AbbVie shares closed up 2% on Friday at $223.43, extending a second straight session of gains as U.S. stocks rallied. The stock is still roughly 9% below its 52-week high, and trading volume ran a bit under its recent average. (MarketWatch) The bounce comes as investors work through AbbVie’s post-earnings reset and what it means for 2026. The drugmaker said fourth-quarter net revenues rose 10% to $16.618 billion and adjusted profit per share—excluding certain items—was $2.71; it forecast 2026 adjusted earnings of $14.37 to $14.57 a share. Chief Executive Robert
SK hynix stock price slips into Monday after S&P upgrade, tech selloff

SK hynix stock price slips into Monday after S&P upgrade, tech selloff

7 February 2026
SK hynix shares closed at 839,000 won, down 0.36% Friday and 8% for the week, as tech stocks retreated across Asia. S&P Global Ratings upgraded the chipmaker to “BBB+” with a positive outlook, citing strong HBM sales. The KOSPI fell 1.4% Friday, ending a six-week winning streak. Traders await Monday’s Seoul open for signs of further tech weakness.
Bank of America stock jumps 3% into the weekend — what to watch before Monday’s trade

Bank of America stock jumps 3% into the weekend — what to watch before Monday’s trade

7 February 2026
Bank of America shares rose 2.89% Friday to $56.53, tracking a rally in U.S. financial stocks as the Dow closed above 50,000. The bank will redeem its Series DD preferred stock and related depositary shares on March 10 at $1,000 per share. CEO Brian Moynihan donated 100,000 shares on Feb. 4, a regulatory filing showed. Key U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week after delays.
Oracle stock rebounds from eight-day skid as $20 billion share-sale plan looms

Oracle stock rebounds from eight-day skid as $20 billion share-sale plan looms

7 February 2026
Oracle shares jumped 4.65% to $142.82 Friday, ending an eight-day slide but remaining down 22% since Jan. 27. The company has set up a $20 billion at-the-market stock program and completed a $25 billion senior notes sale to fund cloud expansion. Oracle’s liabilities stood at $174.5 billion as of Nov. 30, 2025, before the new financing. Investors remain focused on dilution risks and the pace of capacity growth.
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