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Stock Market News 16 January 2026

Oracle stock price slips again as bondholder lawsuit keeps AI debt fears in play

Oracle stock price slips again as bondholder lawsuit keeps AI debt fears in play

Oracle shares fell about 1% Friday after a bondholder lawsuit alleged disclosure failures tied to debt raised for AI infrastructure linked to OpenAI. The case intensified concerns over rising borrowing by major tech firms, with credit markets uneasy about further debt issuance. Oracle executive Doug Kehring filed to sell 35,000 shares, valued at $6.82 million, on Thursday. U.S. markets close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Vale (VALE) stock slips as iron ore cools — here’s what traders are watching next

Vale (VALE) stock slips as iron ore cools — here’s what traders are watching next

Vale SA’s U.S. shares fell 0.7% to $14.57 Friday morning after opening at $14.49. Iron-ore futures dropped overnight in China and Singapore as buyers stayed cautious. Sandvik will supply 16 surface drills to Vale Base Metals’ copper sites in Brazil. Investors are watching Vale ahead of its Q4 production report on Jan. 27 and financial results on Feb. 12.
Venus Concept stock price jumps nearly 400% as Madryn flags possible delisting in filing

Venus Concept stock price jumps nearly 400% as Madryn flags possible delisting in filing

Venus Concept shares soared over 390% Friday, closing near $7.06 after Madryn Asset Management disclosed it now controls 91% of the company. Trading volume topped 155 million shares. Madryn’s SEC filing urged cost cuts and raised the possibility of delisting, recapitalization, or other strategic changes. Investors await further filings after a key financing deadline passed Jan. 14.
16 January 2026
Broadcom stock price rises as chip rally returns — China curbs and RBC call in focus

Broadcom stock price rises as chip rally returns — China curbs and RBC call in focus

Broadcom shares rose 1.8% to $349.27 Friday morning, rebounding after a midweek drop linked to reports China told firms to stop using VMware software. RBC began coverage with a Sector Perform rating and $370 target, citing uncertainty in AI demand. Broadcom recently issued $4.5 billion in senior notes for general purposes and debt repayment. Chip stocks broadly gained after TSMC’s strong results and 2026 spending plans.
TSMC stock climbs again as chip rally returns — what Wall Street is watching next

TSMC stock climbs again as chip rally returns — what Wall Street is watching next

TSMC’s U.S.-listed shares rose about 2% to $348.48 Friday morning after the chipmaker posted record fourth-quarter profit and projected 2026 revenue growth of nearly 30%. The gains lifted the broader semiconductor sector, with Nvidia and Broadcom also advancing. TSMC signaled increased U.S. manufacturing, citing recent land purchases in Arizona. U.S. indexes opened higher ahead of more earnings reports.
16 January 2026
Dow Jones Today: Dow slips as options expiry hits and investors weigh bank earnings

Dow Jones Today: Dow slips as options expiry hits and investors weigh bank earnings

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 70 points, or 0.14%, to 49,372.07 in early Friday trading as losses in healthcare and consumer stocks offset gains in tech. The S&P 500 edged up 0.07%, while the Nasdaq rose 0.26%. PNC Financial jumped 3.9% after reporting a 25% profit increase. Options expiration and muted volatility kept traders cautious near record highs.
Grab stock price bounces as Indonesia ride-hailing decree risk hangs over GRAB shares

Grab stock price bounces as Indonesia ride-hailing decree risk hangs over GRAB shares

Grab Holdings shares rose 2.7% to $4.51 in early Nasdaq trading Friday, rebounding after a 5.18% drop Thursday. The stock fell on news that Indonesia may cut ride-hailing commission caps and require platforms to cover more driver insurance. Investors await official word from Jakarta and Grab’s Feb. 11 earnings for further guidance. The proposed decree’s timing and details remain unclear.
16 January 2026
Regions Financial stock slips premarket after Q4 earnings; 2026 interest-income outlook in focus

Regions Financial stock slips premarket after Q4 earnings; 2026 interest-income outlook in focus

Regions Financial shares fell 1.2% in premarket trading after fourth-quarter earnings missed estimates, with adjusted EPS at $0.57 versus the $0.61 consensus. The bank reported net income of $514 million and net interest income of $1.281 billion. Regions flagged uncertainty in its 2026 outlook, warning first-quarter net interest income may dip 1%–2% from Q4. Executives will discuss results at 10 a.m. ET.
PainReform PRFX stock jumps in premarket after company rebrands as PRF Technologies

PainReform PRFX stock jumps in premarket after company rebrands as PRF Technologies

PainReform shares rose about 13% in premarket trading after the company announced it has rebranded as PRF Technologies Ltd, keeping its Nasdaq ticker PRFX. The firm said it will expand beyond pain therapy into drug delivery and solar analytics. The announcement was filed with the SEC on Thursday. PRF Technologies continues to advance its PRF-110 pain treatment and LayerBio’s OcuRing-K ocular therapy.
Intel stock slips as analyst tone shifts ahead of earnings

Intel stock slips as analyst tone shifts ahead of earnings

Intel shares fell 0.8% to $48.32 Friday morning after a 31% surge this year, as investors weighed the sustainability of its turnaround ahead of Jan. 22 earnings. Citi and RBC both raised price targets to $50, citing supply constraints and management progress but warning of margin risks. The pullback follows a sector rally sparked by TSMC’s growth outlook. U.S. markets close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Meta stock price climbs as Louisiana data-center probe and Wikipedia AI deal sharpen cost focus

Meta stock price climbs as Louisiana data-center probe and Wikipedia AI deal sharpen cost focus

Meta shares rose 0.7% to $625.36 Friday as investors tracked AI expansion costs and awaited fourth-quarter results due Jan. 28. Earthjustice urged Louisiana regulators to review Meta’s $27 billion data center project, warning of risks to utility customers. Meta will shut down Horizon Workrooms and halt some Quest hardware sales in February. Wikimedia signed content-training deals with Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon.
Micron stock jumps as insider buy and $100 billion New York buildout grab attention

Micron stock jumps as insider buy and $100 billion New York buildout grab attention

Micron shares surged 6% to $356.81 Friday after a director bought $7.8 million in stock and the company set a groundbreaking date for its $100 billion New York megafab. The rally followed a sector-wide jump in memory chip stocks amid ongoing supply shortages and heavy retail investor interest. Micron’s shares are up 18% this year after soaring 240% in 2025.
Apple stock price steadies near $258 as India antitrust warning hangs over AAPL

Apple stock price steadies near $258 as India antitrust warning hangs over AAPL

Apple shares rose 0.1% to $258.43 Friday after India’s antitrust regulator warned it will proceed with a case if Apple fails to respond by next week. The Competition Commission of India criticized Apple’s delays and flagged possible penalties based on global revenue. Investors await a Jan. 27 court hearing in India and Apple’s earnings report on Jan. 29.
Nvidia stock price rises today as China H200 rules and an insider sale hit the tape

Nvidia stock price rises today as China H200 rules and an insider sale hit the tape

Nvidia shares rose about 2% to $187.05 in early Friday trading after U.S. regulators approved conditional H200 chip exports to China. Beijing’s stance remains unclear, with customs reportedly banning the chips while officials urge firms to limit purchases. Chinese firms have already ordered over 2 million H200 chips, far exceeding Nvidia’s reported stock. Chip stocks gained ahead of the U.S. market holiday.

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Amazon stock (AMZN) slides on $200 billion AI capex plan — what Wall Street watches next week

Amazon stock (AMZN) slides on $200 billion AI capex plan — what Wall Street watches next week

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell 5.6% to $210.32 on Friday after the company forecast 2026 capital spending would jump to $200 billion, up more than 50% from 2025. The drop came as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Amazon reported fourth-quarter net sales up 14% to $213.4 billion and operating income at $25 billion. Trading in Amazon was volatile, with 179 million shares changing hands.
Bitcoin price wobbles below $69,000 on weekend — what matters before Monday’s reopen

Bitcoin price wobbles below $69,000 on weekend — what matters before Monday’s reopen

7 February 2026
Bitcoin fell 1.1% to $68,917 Saturday after volatile trading, while Ether held near $2,036. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $330.7 million in net inflows on Feb. 6, reversing outflows the previous day. Strategy shares rebounded after hitting a low of $111.27 Thursday. Traders are watching Monday’s U.S. market open and the upcoming inflation report for direction.
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