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Stock Market News 20 January 2026

Nvidia stock slips in premarket as China H200 uncertainty grows, traders eye Feb. 25 results

Nvidia stock slips in premarket as China H200 uncertainty grows, traders eye Feb. 25 results

Nvidia shares fell about 2.6% in premarket trading to $181.35 after supplier Inventec warned of delays for the H200 AI chip in China, despite U.S. export approval. The drop tracked broader tech declines as U.S. stock futures slid on tariff threats tied to a Greenland dispute. Chinese customs reportedly halted H200 imports, raising uncertainty over Nvidia’s revenue outlook. Investors await Nvidia’s Feb. 25 earnings for updates on China demand.
Gasoline prices today: futures jump as oil steadies, but pump costs barely move

Gasoline prices today: futures jump as oil steadies, but pump costs barely move

U.S. wholesale gasoline futures rose 1.0% to $1.8027 a gallon early Tuesday, tracking gains in crude oil after the holiday. Retail gas prices held steady at $2.82 a gallon, according to AAA. The Energy Information Administration delayed its weekly fuel inventory report to Thursday due to Monday’s federal holiday. Brent crude climbed to $64.17 a barrel, while WTI reached $59.57.
20 January 2026
DoorDash gets a fresh $280 Wall Street bull case as growth-stock talk swings back to Nvidia, Amazon

DoorDash gets a fresh $280 Wall Street bull case as growth-stock talk swings back to Nvidia, Amazon

BNP Paribas initiated coverage of DoorDash with an “Outperform” rating and a $280 price target. Nvidia faces uncertainty over launching its H200 AI chip in China, despite U.S. export approval. European stocks fell and U.S. Treasury yields hit a four-month high after renewed U.S. tariff threats. Fund managers’ cash levels dropped to a record low, Bank of America said.
20 January 2026
AI stocks wobble before the bell as Trump’s Greenland tariff threat rattles markets

AI stocks wobble before the bell as Trump’s Greenland tariff threat rattles markets

U.S. AI stocks were mixed premarket Tuesday as futures hit one-month lows after President Trump threatened new tariffs on Europe over Greenland. Nvidia slipped 0.5%, Alphabet fell 0.9%, while Super Micro surged 11%. The IMF forecast 3.3% global growth in 2026 but warned of trade risks. Nvidia faced scrutiny over China export rules, and OpenAI reported annualized revenue topping $20 billion.
Russell 2000 Hits Record as Small Caps Beat Big Tech — Why Wall Street Watches the First 10 Trading Days

Russell 2000 Hits Record as Small Caps Beat Big Tech — Why Wall Street Watches the First 10 Trading Days

The Russell 2000 hit a record close Jan. 16, outpacing the S&P 500 for 11 straight sessions and rising about 7.9% in 2026. Money has shifted out of big-tech ETFs, with the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF down 1.6% in January, while the Invesco Equal Weight S&P 500 ETF gained 3.9%. Basic materials lead U.S. sectors, up 9.05% this year, as tech slipped 0.40%.
Meta stock stuck near $620 as AI spending worries flare again ahead of earnings

Meta stock stuck near $620 as AI spending worries flare again ahead of earnings

Meta shares traded near $620 Tuesday, down about 20% from recent highs as investors questioned the payoff from heavy AI spending. CFO Susan Li projected 2025 capital expenditures of $70–$72 billion, with even higher growth in 2026. Reality Labs remains a drag on profits. Meta reports fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings after markets close Jan. 28.
Netflix Earnings Day: Traders Price a 7% NFLX Swing as Warner Bros Deal Overshadows Results

Netflix Earnings Day: Traders Price a 7% NFLX Swing as Warner Bros Deal Overshadows Results

Netflix will report fourth-quarter earnings after Tuesday’s U.S. market close, with options markets signaling a possible 7% stock swing by week’s end. Investors are focused on financing and regulatory risks tied to the Warner Bros. Discovery deal. Shares have fallen nearly 30% since October’s earnings miss. Analysts expect revenue of $11.97 billion and EPS of $0.55.
India stock market today: Sensex slides 1.3%, Nifty breaks 25,250 as selling spreads beyond IT

India stock market today: Sensex slides 1.3%, Nifty breaks 25,250 as selling spreads beyond IT

The Sensex plunged 1,065.78 points to 82,180.47 and the Nifty 50 fell 353 points to 25,232.50 on Tuesday, with mid- and small-cap indices down over 2%. Foreign investors sold Indian shares worth 32.63 billion rupees Monday. The rupee slipped past 91 to the dollar, near record lows. Realty, IT, and financial stocks led losses as traders watched earnings and global trade tensions.
ASX 200 slides as banks, BHP drag Australian shares — what to watch next

ASX 200 slides as banks, BHP drag Australian shares — what to watch next

Australian shares fell Tuesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 down 0.66% to 8,815.9, marking the steepest drop since mid-December. Commonwealth Bank slid 1.81% to A$150.48 and BHP lost 1.99% to A$47.78. Trade tensions and weaker bank and miner stocks weighed on the market. Origin Energy rose 2.62% after extending the life of its Eraring power station.
Alphabet stock slips before the open as Greenland tariff threat rattles big tech

Alphabet stock slips before the open as Greenland tariff threat rattles big tech

Alphabet Class A shares fell 0.9% to about $330 in premarket trading Tuesday after new U.S. tariff threats against Europe and Greenland. The move followed a U.S. market holiday and hit tech stocks listed in Europe. Traders cited uncertainty ahead of policy signals from Davos and Alphabet’s Feb. 4 earnings report. Currency markets showed increased volatility on tariff concerns.
20 January 2026
Goldman holds $655 Microsoft target as AI data-center power costs loom before earnings

Goldman holds $655 Microsoft target as AI data-center power costs loom before earnings

Goldman Sachs reaffirmed its Buy rating on Microsoft and kept its $655 price target, citing higher data-center power costs tied to AI expansion. Microsoft shares fell 1.7% in premarket trading. The company reports quarterly earnings Jan. 28, with Azure growth and data-center expenses in focus. Regulators and utilities are moving to address surging electricity demand from data centers.

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Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
U.S. oil stocks surged Friday as crude prices rose on renewed Middle East tensions. Exxon Mobil gained 2.0%, ConocoPhillips 2.5%, and Occidental Petroleum 2.7%. Refiners rallied after a national union deal eased strike risk, though BP’s Whiting plant faces a local dispute. Brent settled at $68.05 a barrel, up 0.74%.
Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

7 February 2026
Spot silver surged 8.6% to $77.33 an ounce Friday after dropping below $65, but still lost over 8.7% for the week. CME Group raised margin requirements for COMEX silver futures to 18% from 15%, effective after Feb. 6. China’s UBS SDIC Silver Futures Fund hit its 10% down limit for a fifth session. Traders await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
Gold price near $5,000: China keeps buying as CME margin hikes raise the stakes

Gold price near $5,000: China keeps buying as CME margin hikes raise the stakes

7 February 2026
China’s central bank raised gold reserves for a 15th month in January, reaching 74.19 million ounces worth $369.58 billion. Gold prices swung sharply, hitting a record near $5,600 before dropping to $4,403.24. CME Group hiked COMEX gold futures margins to 9% after recent volatility. U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week after a delay.
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