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Stock Market News 20 January 2026

United Airlines earnings: Record revenue, a stronger 2026 outlook — and the move in UAL stock

United Airlines earnings: Record revenue, a stronger 2026 outlook — and the move in UAL stock

United Airlines forecast first-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1 to $1.50 and full-year 2026 EPS of $12 to $14, citing strong demand for premium seats. Fourth-quarter adjusted earnings reached $3.10 per share on record revenue of $15.4 billion. United flew 181 million passengers in 2025 and plans to take delivery of over 120 aircraft. Shares closed down 4.34% but rose 4.32% after hours.
Netflix stock sinks after hours as Q1 outlook misses FactSet; Warner bid looms

Netflix stock sinks after hours as Q1 outlook misses FactSet; Warner bid looms

Netflix shares fell 4.9% to $82.98 in after-hours trading after the company forecast first-quarter earnings below FactSet estimates. The drop followed a regular session close down 0.8%. Investors are watching Netflix’s $82.7 billion all-cash bid for Warner Bros. and awaiting details on the shareholder vote. Netflix reported over 325 million paid memberships and fourth-quarter revenue of $12.051 billion.
Intel stock pops after-hours as HSBC, Seaport turn less bearish ahead of earnings

Intel stock pops after-hours as HSBC, Seaport turn less bearish ahead of earnings

Intel shares rose 3.5% to $48.56 in after-hours trading Tuesday after upgrades from HSBC and Seaport, citing stronger server chip demand and progress in manufacturing. Seaport raised its rating to buy with a $65 target; HSBC moved to hold and raised its target to $50. The moves come ahead of Intel’s earnings report due Thursday. Broader chip stocks fell, with Nvidia and TSMC each down over 4%.
Meta stock slides after FTC revives Instagram-WhatsApp antitrust fight, with earnings next week

Meta stock slides after FTC revives Instagram-WhatsApp antitrust fight, with earnings next week

Meta Platforms shares fell 2.5% to $604.12 in after-hours trading Tuesday after the U.S. FTC said it will appeal a court ruling dismissing its antitrust case over Meta’s Instagram and WhatsApp acquisitions. The move comes days before Meta’s earnings and as UK regulators criticized Meta for allowing illegal gambling ads. Alphabet, Snap, and Pinterest also posted losses.
20 January 2026
Broadcom stock slides 5% after-hours as Trump tariff threat sparks risk-off tech selloff

Broadcom stock slides 5% after-hours as Trump tariff threat sparks risk-off tech selloff

Broadcom shares fell 5.4% to $332.60 in after-hours trading, following a sharp selloff in tech stocks after President Trump threatened new tariffs on European goods. The Dow lost 1.75%, S&P 500 dropped 1.97%, and Nasdaq fell 2.19%. The dollar slid, while gold and silver hit new highs. Trump’s tariffs on imports from eight European countries take effect Feb. 1, rising to 25% in June if no deal is reached.
20 January 2026
Microsoft stock dips after-hours as Bristol Myers AI lung-cancer deal lands and tariff jitters shake tech

Microsoft stock dips after-hours as Bristol Myers AI lung-cancer deal lands and tariff jitters shake tech

Microsoft shares fell 1.1% to $454.52 in after-hours trading Tuesday, tracking a broad tech selloff as tariff concerns rattled markets. Bristol Myers Squibb announced a partnership to use Microsoft’s AI radiology tools for early lung cancer detection. Investors are awaiting Microsoft’s fiscal Q2 earnings on Jan. 28 for updates on cloud and AI growth. The S&P 500 closed down 2.04%, Nasdaq off 2.38%.
Amazon stock slides after Jassy warns tariffs are creeping into prices

Amazon stock slides after Jassy warns tariffs are creeping into prices

Amazon shares fell 3.4% to $231 in after-hours trading Tuesday after CEO Andy Jassy warned tariffs are starting to lift prices and dampen demand. U.S. tariff threats from President Trump rattled markets, sending the S&P 500 ETF down 2.1%. Investors are watching Amazon’s Feb. 5 earnings for signs of further impact. Walmart and Target also declined.
Tesla stock drops 4% as tech selloff bites; Musk chip push and Canada tariffs in focus

Tesla stock drops 4% as tech selloff bites; Musk chip push and Canada tariffs in focus

Tesla shares fell 4.2% Tuesday to $419.25, then slipped to $418.86 after hours amid a broader tech selloff. CEO Elon Musk highlighted progress on Tesla’s AI chip and Dojo3 project. The drop followed tariff threats from President Trump and ahead of Tesla’s Jan. 28 earnings report. Canada will allow limited imports of Chinese-made vehicles, but most Tesla models exceed the price cap.
Nvidia stock price drops 4% as Trump tariff threats hit tech; China H200 decision stalls

Nvidia stock price drops 4% as Trump tariff threats hit tech; China H200 decision stalls

Nvidia shares fell 4.3% to $178.20 Tuesday after President Trump raised tariff threats and reports surfaced of export hurdles for its H200 AI chip to China. The S&P 500 dropped 2.04% and the Nasdaq slid 2.38%. Taiwan’s Inventec said the H200 chip remains blocked by Chinese customs despite recent U.S. approval. Nvidia also invested in AI startup Humans&, which raised $480 million at a $4.48 billion valuation.
20 January 2026
Gilead stock steadies in Wall Street selloff as Bernstein sticks with $135 target and Florida HIV funding shifts loom

Gilead stock steadies in Wall Street selloff as Bernstein sticks with $135 target and Florida HIV funding shifts loom

Gilead Sciences shares slipped 0.2% to $124.68 Tuesday, outperforming a broader market drop. Bernstein reiterated its Outperform rating and $135 target, citing Yeztugo as a key 2026 driver. Florida announced steep cuts to its AIDS Drug Assistance Program, drawing criticism from advocates and raising concerns over HIV drug access.
Texas Instruments stock slides as tariff headlines jolt tech — what to watch before TXN earnings

Texas Instruments stock slides as tariff headlines jolt tech — what to watch before TXN earnings

Texas Instruments shares fell about 1.6% to $188.42 Tuesday, tracking a broader market sell-off as the S&P 500 SPDR fund dropped 2%. The iShares Semiconductor ETF also lost 1.6%. Investors are watching ahead of Texas Instruments’ fourth-quarter earnings, set for release after markets close Jan. 27. Tariff threats from President Trump contributed to market volatility.
GE Aerospace stock slides 3% as traders brace for earnings and a new CFM maintenance pact

GE Aerospace stock slides 3% as traders brace for earnings and a new CFM maintenance pact

GE Aerospace shares fell 3.3% to $314.39 Tuesday, dropping $10.73 from the previous close ahead of its Jan. 22 earnings report. IATA and CFM International, a GE-Safran joint venture, extended their engine maintenance competition agreement through February 2033. Investors are watching for updates on supply bottlenecks and service demand.

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Hua Hong Semiconductor Class A stock price: two dates traders can’t ignore after Friday’s drop

Hua Hong Semiconductor Class A stock price: two dates traders can’t ignore after Friday’s drop

8 February 2026
Hua Hong Semiconductor’s Shanghai-listed shares fell 0.6% to 130.26 yuan Friday, down 16% for the week. Shareholders will vote Feb. 10 on an acquisition and share issuance plan, with a board meeting set for Feb. 12 to review unaudited quarterly results. The company aims to buy nearly all of Shanghai Huali Microelectronics for 8.27 billion yuan, funded by new shares and a private placement.
First Solar stock price slides into next week as Tesla ramps solar hiring; earnings due Feb. 24

First Solar stock price slides into next week as Tesla ramps solar hiring; earnings due Feb. 24

8 February 2026
First Solar shares fell 6.7% to $218.73 Friday, trading over double their 50-day average volume as the broader market rallied. Tesla announced hiring tied to Elon Musk’s 100-gigawatt U.S. solar manufacturing goal. First Solar will report Q4 and full-year 2025 results and 2026 guidance on Feb. 24. Policy changes and competitive moves have heightened volatility in the U.S. solar sector.
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