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Stock Market News 26 January 2026

Johnson & Johnson stock is nudging higher — here’s what traders are watching this week

Johnson & Johnson stock is nudging higher — here’s what traders are watching this week

Johnson & Johnson shares rose 0.4% to $221.01 Monday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s Jan. 28 decision and major tech earnings. The company projected 2026 adjusted earnings per share of $11.43–$11.63 and sales up to $101 billion. A court-appointed special master recommended allowing expert testimony that J&J’s talc caused ovarian cancer, raising the risk of federal trials. J&J denies the allegations.
26 January 2026
Vale stock slides on Fabrica mine overflow in Brazil; what investors watch next

Vale stock slides on Fabrica mine overflow in Brazil; what investors watch next

Vale shares fell 1.6% in U.S. trading Monday after a water-and-sediment overflow at its Fábrica mine in Minas Gerais reached a competitor’s facilities and local streams. Vale reported no injuries and said the incident was unrelated to its dams, keeping production guidance unchanged. Rival miners Rio Tinto and BHP rose up to 2%. Local officials confirmed a second overflow at Vale’s Viga mine within 24 hours.
Costco stock price slips in midday trade as investors eye Fed decision and next Costco sales update

Costco stock price slips in midday trade as investors eye Fed decision and next Costco sales update

Costco shares fell 0.6% to $977.43 by midday Monday, even as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq edged higher ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision and major tech earnings. Target dropped nearly 4%, leading retail decliners, while Walmart slipped 0.3%. Investors are watching for the Fed’s policy statement Wednesday and Costco’s January sales report due Feb. 4.
SoFi stock price ticks higher as traders brace for Friday earnings and the Fed

SoFi stock price ticks higher as traders brace for Friday earnings and the Fed

SoFi Technologies shares rose 0.6% to $26.00 by midday Monday, with about 19 million shares traded. Investors are watching for SoFi’s Q4 and full-year earnings Friday and the Federal Reserve’s policy decision Wednesday. Peers showed mixed moves, with Affirm down and Upstart, PayPal up slightly. The Fed is expected to hold rates steady at 3.50%–3.75%.
Boeing stock price today: BA slips as investors brace for earnings and 737 MAX clues

Boeing stock price today: BA slips as investors brace for earnings and 737 MAX clues

Boeing shares fell 0.6% to $250.53 in midday trading Monday ahead of Tuesday’s fourth-quarter results. Investors are focused on 737 production rates, cash flow, and certification delays, with Boeing aiming to boost output beyond 38 jets a month. FAA approval for the MAX 7 and MAX 10 remains pending due to engine de-icing issues. Boeing reported 160 commercial deliveries in the fourth quarter, pending final results.
Applied Digital stock price today: APLD swings as Delta Forge AI data center plans stay in focus

Applied Digital stock price today: APLD swings as Delta Forge AI data center plans stay in focus

Applied Digital shares climbed 1% to $38.05 midday Monday after volatile trading between $41.59 and $36.78. Investors are watching for the February disclosure of the Delta Forge 1 “AI Factory” site and any customer lease signings. The company broke ground on the 430-megawatt campus last week but has not named a tenant. Trading volume topped 32 million shares.
Intuit stock today: INTU edges up on Checkr partnership as tax season opens

Intuit stock today: INTU edges up on Checkr partnership as tax season opens

Intuit announced a multi-year partnership with Checkr to add background checks to QuickBooks Online Payroll and Intuit Enterprise Suite. INTU shares rose 0.2% to $565.36 by midday, trailing the S&P 500’s 0.6% gain. The move comes as tax season opens and investors await Intuit’s Q2 results at month’s end. Intuit reported $3.9 billion in revenue last quarter, up 18% year-over-year.
26 January 2026
Hecla Mining stock pops on $593 million Casa Berardi sale as silver hits records

Hecla Mining stock pops on $593 million Casa Berardi sale as silver hits records

Hecla Mining shares rose 5.6% to $33.59 after announcing the sale of Casa Berardi for up to $593 million. Silver prices hit a record high, jumping 6% on the day. Hecla reported 2025 silver output at 17 million ounces, with 2026 guidance set between 15.1 million and 16.5 million ounces. The company expects to close the Casa Berardi deal in the first quarter of 2026.

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Apple stock price ends week higher as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI loom next

7 February 2026
New York, Feb 7, 2026, 08:51 EST — Market closed. Apple shares ended Friday higher, closing up 0.8% at $278.12. The stock eased 0.3% after hours to $277.25 ahead of Monday’s reopening. (Investing.com) The move capped a choppy week for megacap tech as traders tried to work out whether the latest bout of nerves over artificial intelligence spending is a speed bump or something stickier. That matters for Apple because it sits in both camps — a heavyweight in the Dow and a bellwether growth stock — just as the next set of U.S. data may reset bets on interest-rate
Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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