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Stock Market News 21 January 2026

Trump’s Greenland tariff threat jolts Wall Street again as S&P 500’s biggest losers pile up

Trump’s Greenland tariff threat jolts Wall Street again as S&P 500’s biggest losers pile up

U.S. stocks rebounded Wednesday after Tuesday’s sharp sell-off triggered by Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland. By 9:38 a.m. ET, the Dow rose 0.42%, the S&P 500 gained 0.40%, and the Nasdaq edged up 0.20%. Netflix dropped 4.2% after suspending buybacks to fund its Warner Bros Discovery deal. NetApp, Dell, and Norwegian Cruise Line led losses in the previous session.
Applied Materials stock rises as AMAT steadies with markets; Needham lifts target to $390

Applied Materials stock rises as AMAT steadies with markets; Needham lifts target to $390

Applied Materials shares rose 1.7% to $323.62 by late morning Wednesday, tracking gains across chip equipment stocks. The move follows a rebound in U.S. markets after policy headlines and ahead of key chip-sector earnings, with Applied set to report Feb. 12. The company warned U.S. export restrictions could cut $600 million from 2026 revenue. Trading volume exceeded the 50-day average.
21 January 2026
Vanguard’s VTI ETF rebounds after Trump’s Greenland tariff threat rattles U.S. stocks

Vanguard’s VTI ETF rebounds after Trump’s Greenland tariff threat rattles U.S. stocks

Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) rose 0.85% to $337.97 in early Wednesday trading, rebounding after steep tariff-driven losses Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 2.06% Tuesday after President Trump renewed tariff threats tied to talks over Greenland. VTI saw net inflows of up to $745 million over five days, holding assets steady at $584.96 billion. TipRanks rated VTI “Moderate Buy” with an average price target near $402.
Ondas stock jumps again as analysts lift targets, even as tariff jitters rattle markets

Ondas stock jumps again as analysts lift targets, even as tariff jitters rattle markets

Ondas shares rose about 4% to $13.64 in mid-morning New York trading after the company raised its 2026 revenue outlook and reported a 180% surge in backlog to $65.3 million. Wall Street analysts increased price targets, with Oppenheimer, Needham, and H.C. Wainwright now projecting $16 to $25. The gains followed a broad U.S. stock selloff triggered by new tariff threats.
21 January 2026
Strategy Inc (MSTR) stock rebounds after $2.1B bitcoin buy — dilution risk and Feb. 5 earnings ahead

Strategy Inc (MSTR) stock rebounds after $2.1B bitcoin buy — dilution risk and Feb. 5 earnings ahead

Strategy Inc. shares rose 1.8% to $163.18 late Wednesday morning, even as bitcoin slipped below $90,000. An SEC filing showed the company bought 22,305 bitcoin for $2.13 billion last week, funded by selling about 10.4 million shares. Investors await fourth-quarter results on Feb. 5 and updates on further bitcoin buys. Strategy reported a $17.44 billion unrealized loss on digital assets for Q4.
JPMorgan stock today: JPM edges up as Dimon calls Trump credit-card cap an “economic disaster”

JPMorgan stock today: JPM edges up as Dimon calls Trump credit-card cap an “economic disaster”

JPMorgan shares rose 0.3% to $303.54 Wednesday after CEO Jamie Dimon criticized a proposed 10% credit-card rate cap at Davos, calling it an “economic disaster.” President Trump renewed support for the cap, while the S&P 500 Banks Index gained 1.2%. Wall Street remains volatile after Tuesday’s sharp losses tied to tariff threats and political risks. The Federal Reserve is expected to hold rates steady at its Jan. 27-28 meeting.
21 January 2026
Intel stock jumps again ahead of earnings as Wall Street splits on Lip-Bu Tan’s turnaround

Intel stock jumps again ahead of earnings as Wall Street splits on Lip-Bu Tan’s turnaround

Intel shares surged 10% to $53.67 in early Wednesday trading ahead of its quarterly results due after Thursday’s close. Analysts expect $13.4 billion in revenue and adjusted earnings of 8 cents per share. Options pricing signals traders are bracing for an 8% move after results. Investor focus remains split between AI-driven server demand and concerns over PC market share losses and manufacturing risks.
Ford stock up today as JPMorgan lifts target even as NHTSA flags 119,000-vehicle recall

Ford stock up today as JPMorgan lifts target even as NHTSA flags 119,000-vehicle recall

Ford shares rose about 2% to $13.54 Wednesday morning after JPMorgan raised its price target to $15, maintaining an Overweight rating. U.S. regulators announced Ford will recall roughly 119,000 vehicles due to an engine block heater defect that could cause fires. The recall affects select Focus, Escape, Explorer, and Lincoln MKC models. Ford said no accidents or injuries have been reported.
21 January 2026
GE Aerospace stock rises ahead of earnings as engine repair costs stay in focus

GE Aerospace stock rises ahead of earnings as engine repair costs stay in focus

GE Aerospace shares rose 1.7% to $317.67 late Wednesday morning, ahead of its fourth-quarter earnings report due before the market opens Thursday. Airlines and engine makers continue to face tight repair capacity and rising maintenance costs, with CFM International estimating $5.7 billion in added expenses for 2025. The broader U.S. equity market also advanced. Investors await updates on engine deliveries and maintenance backlogs.
D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock edges up as 10.4 million shares line up for resale after Quantum Circuits deal

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock edges up as 10.4 million shares line up for resale after Quantum Circuits deal

D-Wave shares rose 0.5% to $27.17 Wednesday after completing its Quantum Circuits acquisition. A new filing allows former Quantum Circuits holders to sell up to 10.43 million D-Wave shares, with no proceeds going to D-Wave. Investors are watching for selling pressure and product updates at next week’s Qubits conference.
AppLovin stock slides again after CapitalWatch report alleges money-laundering ties — what investors watch next

AppLovin stock slides again after CapitalWatch report alleges money-laundering ties — what investors watch next

AppLovin shares fell 3.9% to $543.48 after a CapitalWatch short-seller report accused the company of money laundering links and weak compliance. The company has not issued a detailed rebuttal. Piper Sandler maintained an Overweight rating, citing little evidence in the report. The SEC is already investigating AppLovin’s data-collection practices.
21 January 2026
AI stocks rebound: Intel surges nearly 10% ahead of earnings as Nvidia steadies and chip-export vote looms

AI stocks rebound: Intel surges nearly 10% ahead of earnings as Nvidia steadies and chip-export vote looms

Intel shares surged 9.7% to $53.25 Wednesday, leading gains in AI chip stocks ahead of its earnings report. Nvidia rose 1.5% despite ongoing U.S.-China tensions over AI chip exports, while Microsoft fell 1% and Oracle dropped 2.3%. The iShares Semiconductor ETF climbed 2.6%. A House panel will review the “AI Overwatch Act,” which could let Congress block AI chip exports to China.
Walmart stock price slips as tariff threats return and PhonePe IPO nod lands

Walmart stock price slips as tariff threats return and PhonePe IPO nod lands

Walmart shares fell 0.4% to $118.27 Wednesday after new U.S. tariffs and a Reuters report on Walmart’s India investments. President Trump announced a 10% tariff on imports from eight European countries starting Feb. 1, rising to 25% by June. Walmart-backed PhonePe received approval to pursue an IPO by mid-2026. Investors await Walmart’s Feb. 19 earnings report.
Palantir stock price steadies after Hyundai expansion as Davos sovereign AI project emerges

Palantir stock price steadies after Hyundai expansion as Davos sovereign AI project emerges

Palantir shares held steady at $168.53 after Reuters reported an expanded software deal with HD Hyundai, valued at hundreds of millions over several years, according to a source. Accenture said it and Palantir will support Sovereign AI’s data-center expansion across EMEA. Broader markets rose, with SPY and QQQ each up 0.7%. Palantir declined to comment on deal specifics.

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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
AbbVie shares rose 2% to $223.43 Friday, capping a volatile week marked by earnings and drug sales scrutiny. Moody’s upgraded AbbVie’s credit rating to A2, citing strong performance in immunology and neuroscience. Investors remain focused on Skyrizi and Rinvoq growth amid rising competition and recent regulatory filings. Trading volume stayed below average, with the stock still 9% off its 52-week high.
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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