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Stock Market News 15 January 2026 - 16 January 2026

Boston Scientific (BSX) stock drops after $14.5B Penumbra deal; FDA nod and earnings date ahead

Boston Scientific (BSX) stock drops after $14.5B Penumbra deal; FDA nod and earnings date ahead

Boston Scientific shares fell 4% Thursday after it announced a $14.5 billion cash-and-stock deal to buy Penumbra at $374 per share. Penumbra stock jumped 12% to $350.49. Boston Scientific warned of near-term EPS dilution and will fund about $11 billion in cash using debt and existing funds. Investors are watching for more details ahead of Boston Scientific’s earnings report on Feb. 4.
Springview Holdings (SPHL) stock jumps 674% on Singapore solar housing tie-up, then slips after-hours

Springview Holdings (SPHL) stock jumps 674% on Singapore solar housing tie-up, then slips after-hours

Springview Holdings shares closed up 674% at $17.41 Thursday after announcing a solar partnership plan in Singapore, then fell 8.1% to $16 in after-hours trading. The stock traded 112.5 million shares, swinging between $6.08 and $25.11. The company signed a non-binding MOU with Jiangsu GSO New Energy to explore rooftop solar for housing projects. No financial terms or binding contracts were disclosed.
Spotify stock falls after Premium price hike to $12.99 — what SPOT investors watch next

Spotify stock falls after Premium price hike to $12.99 — what SPOT investors watch next

Spotify shares fell 3.9% to $508.04 in after-hours trading Thursday after the company announced a $1 increase in its U.S. Premium plan, raising the monthly price to $12.99 starting in February. The hike also applies to Estonia and Latvia. Investors are watching for subscriber losses ahead of Spotify’s Feb. 10 earnings report. The stock has dropped about a third since its June peak.
16 January 2026
Salesforce stock drops after-hours as AI-agent scare hangs over new Davos, Google moves

Salesforce stock drops after-hours as AI-agent scare hangs over new Davos, Google moves

Salesforce shares dropped 2.5% to $233.53 in after-hours trading Thursday amid renewed fears that autonomous AI tools could disrupt workplace software. The company announced the World Economic Forum will use its Agentforce 360-powered concierge app at Davos and unveiled new AI agent features for Slack and Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol. Investors remain wary despite recent product launches.
Reddit stock slides after-hours as ‘mixed’ ad checks sting, Digg reboot adds fresh noise

Reddit stock slides after-hours as ‘mixed’ ad checks sting, Digg reboot adds fresh noise

Reddit shares fell 9.4% to $228.75 in after-hours trading Thursday after RBC flagged weak ad conversion rates and mixed demand from small-business agencies. CFO Andrew Vollero sold nearly $1.04 million in stock this week under a pre-arranged plan. Reddit will report Q4 earnings on Feb. 5. Digg relaunched in open beta Wednesday, led by Kevin Rose and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian.
16 January 2026
AppLovin stock slides again even after Evercore calls it ‘dominant’ — what traders are watching next

AppLovin stock slides again even after Evercore calls it ‘dominant’ — what traders are watching next

AppLovin shares fell 1.8% to $606.99 Thursday, extending losses after a 7.6% drop Wednesday, despite Evercore ISI initiating coverage with an Outperform rating and $835 target. The stock lagged a broader market rally led by chipmakers. AppLovin, up 104% in 2025, faces volatility and an SEC probe into data practices. Earnings are due Feb. 11.
16 January 2026
Lam Research stock rises after hours as TSMC capex signal and analyst upgrades lift chip tools

Lam Research stock rises after hours as TSMC capex signal and analyst upgrades lift chip tools

Lam Research shares jumped 4.2% to $217.47 in after-hours trading Thursday, following broker upgrades and TSMC’s announcement of higher 2026 spending plans. Applied Materials, KLA, and U.S.-listed TSMC shares also posted strong gains. Wells Fargo, RBC Capital, Stifel, Morgan Stanley, and Barclays all raised price targets for Lam, citing robust demand in wafer-fab equipment and AI-related growth.
Dow Jones today: Index jumps nearly 300 points as Goldman earnings and TSMC outlook lift Wall Street

Dow Jones today: Index jumps nearly 300 points as Goldman earnings and TSMC outlook lift Wall Street

The Dow Jones closed up 292.81 points at 49,442.44 on Thursday, ending a two-day slide as strong bank earnings and Taiwan Semiconductor’s bullish outlook lifted sentiment. Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and BlackRock all beat profit forecasts. Chip stocks rebounded after Taiwan Semiconductor projected nearly 30% revenue growth for 2026. Weekly jobless claims fell to 198,000, signaling continued labor market stability.
Goldman Sachs stock jumps after earnings beat and dividend hike — here’s what moved GS

Goldman Sachs stock jumps after earnings beat and dividend hike — here’s what moved GS

Goldman Sachs shares rose 4.6% to $975.86 in after-hours trading Thursday after the bank posted quarterly earnings of $14.01 per share on $13.45 billion in revenue, beating estimates. The company raised its quarterly dividend to $4.50 per share. Net earnings reached $4.62 billion, with Global Banking & Markets contributing $10.41 billion in revenue. Operating costs increased due to higher compensation and transaction expenses.
C3.ai stock slides after-hours as Siebel’s $7 million share sale hits SEC filing

C3.ai stock slides after-hours as Siebel’s $7 million share sale hits SEC filing

C3.ai shares fell 2.7% to $13.53 in after-hours trading Thursday after Executive Chairman Thomas Siebel sold 522,175 shares for about $7.1 million under a prearranged 10b5-1 plan, according to an SEC filing. The stock remains down over 60% from its 52-week high. Investors are watching for more insider filings and the company’s next earnings report, expected March 3.
15 January 2026
Netflix stock slips after hours as Sony film deal lands and Warner bid fight heats up

Netflix stock slips after hours as Sony film deal lands and Warner bid fight heats up

Netflix shares fell 0.6% to $88.05 in after-hours trading after announcing a multi-year global film licensing deal with Sony Pictures. A Delaware judge denied Paramount Skydance’s request to fast-track its lawsuit over Warner Bros Discovery’s preference for Netflix’s takeover bid. Investors are focused on Netflix’s January 20 earnings and updates on the Warner deal. Financial terms of the Sony agreement were not disclosed.
Talen Energy stock jumps after $3.45 billion natural-gas plant deal lifts PJM bet

Talen Energy stock jumps after $3.45 billion natural-gas plant deal lifts PJM bet

Talen Energy shares surged 11.8% to $419.07 in after-hours trading Thursday after announcing a $3.45 billion deal to buy 2.6 GW of gas-fired power plants from Energy Capital Partners. The purchase, paid with $2.55 billion in cash and $900 million in stock, nearly doubles Talen’s projected annual output. Investors are watching financing and regulatory approvals. Energy Capital Partners will become a major shareholder.
15 January 2026
Bitcoin price slides near $95,500 as Senate crypto bill stalls; Coinbase, Strategy shares drop

Bitcoin price slides near $95,500 as Senate crypto bill stalls; Coinbase, Strategy shares drop

Bitcoin fell 2% to $95,528 in late trading, pulling Coinbase down 6.5%, Strategy 4.7%, and Marathon Digital 3.9%. The Senate Banking Committee abruptly delayed a key session on crypto market rules after Coinbase’s CEO opposed the bill. The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF slipped 2.6%. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $711 million in net inflows on Jan. 14 and $484 million on Jan. 13.
SLV stock slides after-hours as silver price cools from record highs — what traders watch next

SLV stock slides after-hours as silver price cools from record highs — what traders watch next

iShares Silver Trust (SLV) fell 1.4% in after-hours trading Thursday as spot silver slipped 0.3% to $92.50 an ounce, retreating from a record $93.57. The dollar strengthened after U.S. jobless claims and a calmer stance from President Trump on Iran. Investors await upcoming U.S. data and the Federal Reserve’s January 27-28 policy meeting.
Morgan Stanley stock jumps nearly 6% after earnings beat as deal fees rebound

Morgan Stanley stock jumps nearly 6% after earnings beat as deal fees rebound

Morgan Stanley shares rose 5.8% to $191.23 in after-hours trading Thursday after fourth-quarter profit beat estimates. Investment banking revenue jumped 47% to $2.41 billion, boosted by a rebound in debt underwriting and deal activity. Executives cited a strong deal pipeline but warned of geopolitical and macroeconomic risks. Wealth management revenue climbed 13% to $8.43 billion.
Strategy Inc stock drops as Senate crypto bill delay hits bitcoin — what investors watch next

Strategy Inc stock drops as Senate crypto bill delay hits bitcoin — what investors watch next

Strategy Inc. (MSTR) fell 4.7% to $170.91 Thursday as bitcoin slid 2% late in the session and crypto stocks dropped. The U.S. Senate Banking Committee postponed debate on a crypto market-structure bill after Coinbase’s CEO criticized the draft. Coinbase shares dropped 6.5%, Robinhood 7.8%. Strategy will report fourth-quarter results after markets close Feb. 5.
Eli Lilly stock slides after FDA pushes obesity pill decision to April 10

Eli Lilly stock slides after FDA pushes obesity pill decision to April 10

Eli Lilly shares fell 3.8% to $1,032.97 in after-hours trading after the FDA delayed its decision on the company’s obesity pill to April 10. A Texas compounding pharmacy filed a new lawsuit against Lilly and Novo Nordisk, alleging efforts to block access to cheaper alternatives. Investors are watching Lilly’s Feb. 4 earnings call and the FDA’s April decision as key dates.

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Disney stock ends week higher after Friday bounce — what to watch for DIS next week

Disney stock ends week higher after Friday bounce — what to watch for DIS next week

7 February 2026
Disney shares closed up 3.6% at $108.70 Friday, recovering from earlier losses as U.S. stocks rallied and the Dow topped 50,000. Investors are watching Super Bowl streaming economics and Disney’s CEO transition, with Josh D’Amaro set to take over at the March 18 meeting. Disney reported quarterly revenue of $25.98 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.63, while segment operating income fell 9% to $4.6 billion.
Novo Nordisk stock: Class B shares face Monday test after FDA squeeze forces Hims to pull $49 Wegovy copycat

Novo Nordisk stock: Class B shares face Monday test after FDA squeeze forces Hims to pull $49 Wegovy copycat

7 February 2026
Novo Nordisk Class B shares closed up 5.3% at 295.50 Danish crowns in Copenhagen after Hims & Hers said it would stop offering a compounded pill version of Wegovy following U.S. regulatory warnings. The move came after Novo called the Hims product “illegal mass compounding” and threatened legal action. Shares had fallen nearly 8% Thursday after Hims launched the pill. Trading resumes Monday.
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