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Stock Market News 21 January 2026

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.
Denison Mines (DNN) stock dips as partner Cosa maps winter uranium drilling near Cigar Lake

Denison Mines (DNN) stock dips as partner Cosa maps winter uranium drilling near Cigar Lake

Denison Mines shares slipped 0.3% to $3.68 after partner Cosa Resources announced winter drilling at two Athabasca Basin joint ventures. Drilling at Darby is set to start next week, with 2,500 metres planned, and 1,200 metres at Murphy Lake North. Investors are watching for drill results and updates on Denison’s Phoenix permitting. Uranium traded at $85.25 per pound on Jan. 20.
21 January 2026
Netflix stock drops even after Q4 beat as Warner Bros bid freezes buybacks

Netflix stock drops even after Q4 beat as Warner Bros bid freezes buybacks

Netflix shares fell about 3% to $84.64 Wednesday after the company paused buybacks and shifted to an all-cash $27.75 per share bid for Warner Bros Discovery. Netflix secured a $59 billion bridge loan for the deal and projected 2026 revenue growth of 12%-14%. Warner Bros Discovery shares rose 0.8%. Investors focused on deal risks and Netflix’s funding strategy.
Sandisk stock price jumps again after Citi lifts target to $490; SNDK earnings next week in focus

Sandisk stock price jumps again after Citi lifts target to $490; SNDK earnings next week in focus

Sandisk shares climbed 3.1% to $467.10 Wednesday morning after Citi raised its price target to $490, citing strong cloud demand and improved pricing. The stock has surged 9.5% since Tuesday. Investors await Sandisk’s Jan. 29 earnings for updates on NAND pricing and data-center demand. Western Digital and Micron also posted gains in early trading.
GOOG stock rises as Greenland tariff jitters ease — what to watch before Alphabet earnings

GOOG stock rises as Greenland tariff jitters ease — what to watch before Alphabet earnings

Alphabet Class C shares (GOOG) rose about 1% to $325.33 in early Wednesday trading, rebounding with broader markets after Trump’s Davos remarks and renewed tariff threats. Investors are watching Alphabet’s upcoming earnings for signals on advertising and cloud demand. European leaders plan to meet Thursday on possible tariff retaliation. Alphabet’s Isomorphic Labs delayed its clinical trial timeline to late 2026.
21 January 2026
Meta stock price holds near $604 as FTC appeal revives antitrust cloud ahead of earnings

Meta stock price holds near $604 as FTC appeal revives antitrust cloud ahead of earnings

Meta shares edged up 31 cents to $604.43 in early Wednesday trading, trailing gains in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100. The FTC said it will appeal a court’s dismissal of its antitrust case seeking to force Meta to divest Instagram and WhatsApp. UK regulators intensified scrutiny over illegal gambling ads on Meta’s platforms. CTO Andrew Bosworth announced an internal launch of new AI models ahead of Meta’s Jan. 28 earnings report.
JioStar makes a fresh sports bet, tapping Debrup Ghosh to run premium portfolio

JioStar makes a fresh sports bet, tapping Debrup Ghosh to run premium portfolio

JioStar has appointed Debrup Ghosh as director of premium sports, assigning him to drive revenue and secure partnerships for its top sports properties. Ghosh, formerly at Myntra, confirmed the move on LinkedIn. The hire follows JioStar’s recent addition of Praveen Kumar as senior vice president for sports digital and long-term value. JioStar, formed from a merger of Viacom18, JioCinema, and Star India, holds major sports rights in India.
21 January 2026
Experian shares tumble to 19-month low despite solid Q3; Trump rate-cap talk rattles investors

Experian shares tumble to 19-month low despite solid Q3; Trump rate-cap talk rattles investors

Experian shares fell as much as 7% to a 19-month low in London after the company reported 8% organic revenue growth for the third quarter and reaffirmed its full-year outlook. Analysts cited a weak U.S. dollar, U.S. plans to cap credit card rates, AI concerns, and Fair Isaac’s direct sales to lenders as factors weighing on sentiment. North America led growth with a 10% organic increase.
21 January 2026
B2Gold stock rises again as gold tops $4,800 — what investors are watching next

B2Gold stock rises again as gold tops $4,800 — what investors are watching next

B2Gold shares rose about 2% to $5.01 Wednesday as spot gold surged past $4,800 an ounce for the first time, fueled by safe-haven demand amid tensions over Greenland. Traders cited geopolitics and a weaker dollar as key drivers. Gold miners’ stocks tracked bullion higher in early U.S. trading. Markets await President Trump’s Davos speech for further cues.
Nu Holdings (NU) stock nudges up after Nubank lands Mercedes F1 partnership

Nu Holdings (NU) stock nudges up after Nubank lands Mercedes F1 partnership

Nu Holdings shares rose 0.8% to $17.11 in early New York trading after announcing a multi-year global sponsorship with Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1. The deal aims to boost Nubank’s brand in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, and the U.S. Investors are watching whether higher marketing costs will drive customer growth without hurting margins. Nu serves over 127 million customers worldwide.
21 January 2026
Broadcom stock price steadies after 5% drop as Trump tariffs dominate the tape — what AVGO investors watch next

Broadcom stock price steadies after 5% drop as Trump tariffs dominate the tape — what AVGO investors watch next

Broadcom shares rose 0.3% to $333.55 early Wednesday after plunging 5.4% in the prior session. The rebound followed Wall Street’s sharpest drop in three months, triggered by President Trump’s threat of new tariffs on Europe tied to Greenland. Traders await Trump’s Davos speech and key U.S. economic data later this week. The CBOE Volatility Index hovered near 20.8.
21 January 2026
Micron stock price jumps early as $1.8B Taiwan fab plan keeps AI memory squeeze in focus

Micron stock price jumps early as $1.8B Taiwan fab plan keeps AI memory squeeze in focus

Micron shares rose 2.8% to $375.21 Wednesday morning after the company agreed to buy Powerchip’s P5 fab in Taiwan for $1.8 billion. The deal adds 300,000 square feet of cleanroom space, with DRAM wafer output set for late 2027. Analysts raised price targets but at least one downgraded the stock over concerns about high-bandwidth memory execution. Memory shortages continue to disrupt AI infrastructure expansion.
Apple stock price edges up after tariff-driven selloff as AAPL earnings near

Apple stock price edges up after tariff-driven selloff as AAPL earnings near

Apple shares rose 0.2% to $247.15 early Wednesday, recovering after a 3.46% drop Tuesday. U.S. stocks remained volatile as markets awaited President Trump’s Davos speech and reacted to new tariffs on European goods. Analysts focused on Apple’s Jan. 29 earnings, weighing iPhone demand against rising costs. Evercore raised its outlook, while Citi trimmed its price target citing higher component prices.
Nvidia stock (NVDA) ticks up after Tuesday hit as Congress export vote and China trip loom

Nvidia stock (NVDA) ticks up after Tuesday hit as Congress export vote and China trip loom

Nvidia shares rose 0.6% to $179.17 in early Wednesday trading after a 4.4% drop the previous day. A U.S. House panel will review a bill that could let Congress block export licenses for advanced AI chips. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang plans a late January visit to China as policy risks over chip exports intensify. Investors are watching for updates ahead of Nvidia’s Feb. 25 earnings.
Tesla stock slides 4% after Musk flags “agonizingly slow” Cybercab, Optimus ramp

Tesla stock slides 4% after Musk flags “agonizingly slow” Cybercab, Optimus ramp

Tesla shares fell 4.2% to $419.25 in early Wednesday trading after CEO Elon Musk warned that initial production of the Cybercab robotaxi and Optimus robot would be “agonizingly slow.” Investors are watching for Tesla’s Jan. 28 earnings, seeking updates on margins, spending, and autonomy timelines. The company recently cut about 1,700 jobs at its Berlin plant.

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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.
ASML stock price snaps back as AI spending bets return, with ex-dividend date next

ASML stock price snaps back as AI spending bets return, with ex-dividend date next

7 February 2026
ASML shares rose 3.84% Friday in Amsterdam to 1,193.80 euros, rebounding with global chip stocks after Amazon signaled a sharp increase in AI-related capital spending. The stock goes ex-dividend Feb. 9 ahead of a 1.60-euro interim payout. ASML’s Nasdaq shares climbed 4.64% to $1,413.01. Despite Friday’s gains, the Amsterdam listing finished the week about 2.5% lower.
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