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Stock Market News 26 January 2026

JPMorgan stock rises as Trump targets Dimon in $5 billion suit; Fed decision next

JPMorgan stock rises as Trump targets Dimon in $5 billion suit; Fed decision next

JPMorgan shares rose 0.9% to $300.47 in late morning trading Monday as investors watched President Trump’s $5 billion lawsuit against the bank and CEO Jamie Dimon. The move came ahead of the Federal Reserve’s Jan. 27-28 meeting, where rates are expected to hold steady. Other major banks also gained. Legal analysts called Trump’s suit likely to be dismissed.
Goldman Sachs stock rises as Fed week begins and leadership moves hit the tape

Goldman Sachs stock rises as Fed week begins and leadership moves hit the tape

Goldman Sachs shares rose 0.9% to $927.04 in early Monday trading, mirroring gains across major U.S. banks. The move follows a leadership shake-up, with seven new partners joining the management committee and new global co-heads for wealth management. Investors are watching the Federal Reserve’s rate decision Wednesday and a looming U.S. government funding deadline. Wall Street indexes also advanced ahead of key tech earnings.
Critical Metals stock flips lower after early surge as U.S. rare-earth deal jolts sector

Critical Metals stock flips lower after early surge as U.S. rare-earth deal jolts sector

Critical Metals Corp shares fell 9.5% to $18.66 by mid-morning after a volatile start, despite rare-earth stocks initially rising on news of U.S. support for USA Rare Earth’s $1.6 billion financing package. Traders are seeking details on Critical Metals’ Greenland project timeline and funding. USA Rare Earth jumped 15% after announcing federal backing and a $1.5 billion PIPE deal.
26 January 2026
Oracle stock price jumps 3% as ORCL outpaces tech in morning trade

Oracle stock price jumps 3% as ORCL outpaces tech in morning trade

Oracle shares rose 3.3% to $182.98 Monday, outpacing tech peers after announcing Voisin Consulting Life Sciences as a new Argus software client. The move follows a December drop tied to weak forecasts and higher capital spending. Investors are watching the Fed’s rate decision on Jan. 28 and Oracle’s earnings in March. Microsoft and Amazon also gained.
26 January 2026
Applied Digital (APLD) stock jumps above $39 as Delta Forge 1 AI data center bet comes into focus

Applied Digital (APLD) stock jumps above $39 as Delta Forge 1 AI data center bet comes into focus

Applied Digital shares rose about 5% Monday, reaching $41.59 in morning trading after breaking ground on its 430-megawatt Delta Forge 1 “AI Factory” project. The company has not disclosed the site location but plans to announce it in February. Investors are watching for updates on tenant deals and construction milestones. Applied Digital reported $126.6 million in revenue for its fiscal second quarter ending Nov. 30, 2025.
Dow Jones rises today as Fed decision and Big Tech earnings set the tone for Wall Street

Dow Jones rises today as Fed decision and Big Tech earnings set the tone for Wall Street

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 185.35 points, or 0.38%, to 49,284.06 by 10:32 a.m. EST, led by gains in Apple and Cisco. UnitedHealth and Boeing slipped, limiting the advance. Gold surged past $5,100 an ounce, setting a new record. Investors await the Federal Reserve meeting starting Tuesday and a U.S. funding deadline on Jan. 30.
Netflix stock slips despite fresh upgrade as Warner deal clock ticks

Netflix stock slips despite fresh upgrade as Warner deal clock ticks

Netflix shares fell 0.4% to $85.77 in early Monday trading despite an upgrade to “Accumulate” from Phillip Securities, which raised its target price to $100. Investors are watching the Warner Bros. shareholder vote, with a rival Paramount bid deadline set for Feb. 20. Netflix and Warner recently shifted their deal to an all-cash offer at $27.75 per Warner share. Media stocks traded mixed, with Warner Bros. and Paramount both down.

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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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