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Stock Market News 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.
Dow Jones rebounds after Tuesday’s 870-point hit as Trump cools Greenland talk

Dow Jones rebounds after Tuesday’s 870-point hit as Trump cools Greenland talk

The Dow Jones rose 203 points to 48,692.15 early Wednesday, rebounding after Tuesday’s 870-point drop triggered by Trump’s tariff threats on eight European countries. Healthcare stocks led gains, with Merck and UnitedHealth adding about 40 points. The Supreme Court began hearing arguments on Trump’s bid to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook. A Reuters poll showed economists expect the Fed to hold rates steady this quarter.
Intel earnings are due — and traders are pricing an 8% swing for the stock

Intel earnings are due — and traders are pricing an 8% swing for the stock

Intel will report fourth-quarter results Thursday, with options markets pricing an 8% share move. Analysts expect $13.4 billion in revenue and adjusted profit of 8 cents per share, with data center sales seen jumping over 30% to $4.43 billion. Seaport Research upgraded Intel to “buy,” citing new processors and manufacturing plans. Investors remain cautious amid ongoing competition and manufacturing concerns.
Micron stock jumps nearly 5% as Taiwan fab deal keeps supply crunch trade in play

Micron stock jumps nearly 5% as Taiwan fab deal keeps supply crunch trade in play

Micron shares rose 4.9% to $382.86 Wednesday after TD Cowen raised its price target, citing persistent memory shortages. The company agreed to buy Powerchip’s P5 fab in Taiwan for $1.8 billion, aiming to boost DRAM output by late 2027. Investors weighed supply risks and execution challenges. Powerchip scheduled an April 10 meeting on a related share issuance.
Teledyne stock jumps 8% after earnings beat as defense electronics sales surge

Teledyne stock jumps 8% after earnings beat as defense electronics sales surge

Teledyne Technologies shares rose 8.5% to $614.24 in early New York trading after quarterly results beat Wall Street forecasts. Aerospace and defense electronics sales surged 40.4%, driving record orders and revenue. The company reported $339.2 million in free cash flow and repurchased $400 million in stock. Investors await management’s 2026 outlook and order commentary later Wednesday.

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Energy stocks set for a geopolitical week after Iran warning and oil rebound

Energy stocks set for a geopolitical week after Iran warning and oil rebound

7 February 2026
U.S. energy stocks rose Friday, with the S&P 500 energy sector up 1.88% and Exxon Mobil gaining 2.03%. Brent crude settled at $68.05 a barrel after Iran threatened U.S. bases if attacked. Saudi Aramco cut March Arab Light crude prices to a five-year low for Asia. Kazakhstan’s CPC Blend exports may drop 35% this month due to Tengiz oilfield disruptions.
Financial services stocks rally as XLF jumps, Dow hits 50,000 — what to watch next week

Financial services stocks rally as XLF jumps, Dow hits 50,000 — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
U.S. financial stocks rose Friday, with the XLF fund up 1.8% and the Dow closing above 50,000 for the first time, gaining 2.47%. Goldman Sachs jumped 4.3%, JPMorgan 3.9%, and Citigroup 6.0%. The Federal Reserve held rates steady, and San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly signaled possible cuts this year. Investors await January jobs and inflation data next week.
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