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Stock Market News 22 January 2026

Johnson & Johnson stock price rises today as investors weigh 2026 outlook — and talc lawsuit clock

Johnson & Johnson stock price rises today as investors weigh 2026 outlook — and talc lawsuit clock

Johnson & Johnson shares rose 1.1% to $220.36 Thursday after the company posted fourth-quarter sales of $24.564 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.46, beating forecasts. J&J projected 2026 adjusted EPS of $11.43–$11.63 and sales up to $101 billion. The company warned of a $500 million tariff hit and ongoing legal risks from talc lawsuits. Investors reacted to declining Stelara sales and competition in medical devices.
22 January 2026
Costco stock slips from near-$1,000 as investors digest fresh SEC filing and dividend

Costco stock slips from near-$1,000 as investors digest fresh SEC filing and dividend

Costco shares fell about 1% Thursday, ending a five-day rally and pulling back from recent highs near $1,000. An SEC filing showed shareholders approved board nominees, KPMG as auditor, and executive pay, while rejecting a proposal for a greenwashing risk audit. The board declared a $1.30 quarterly dividend, payable Feb. 13 to holders as of Jan. 30. Costco’s next earnings report is scheduled for March 5.
22 January 2026
Salesforce stock rebounds as Dow firms; Benioff’s Davos AI warning keeps CRM in focus

Salesforce stock rebounds as Dow firms; Benioff’s Davos AI warning keeps CRM in focus

Salesforce shares rose 1.7% to $225.25 Thursday, rebounding after a 3.1% drop earlier in the week. The move followed eased U.S.-Europe tariff tensions and steady economic data. CEO Marc Benioff called for stricter AI chatbot rules at Davos, while a Salesforce client, Eightfold, faces a lawsuit over alleged credit-reporting violations. Salesforce’s next earnings report is expected Feb. 25, according to MarketBeat.
Lumentum stock whipsaws as Wall Street lifts targets again ahead of Feb. 3 earnings

Lumentum stock whipsaws as Wall Street lifts targets again ahead of Feb. 3 earnings

Lumentum Holdings shares fell 0.5% to $360.72 late Thursday after swinging between $350.38 and $391.24. Stifel, Susquehanna, and Aletheia Capital all raised price targets sharply this week, citing surging demand for high-speed optical components tied to AI data centers. The stock briefly jumped 10% Tuesday after Aletheia’s upgrade. Lumentum reports fiscal Q2 results Feb. 3.
JPMorgan Chase stock rises as Trump’s 10% credit-card cap plan keeps banks on edge

JPMorgan Chase stock rises as Trump’s 10% credit-card cap plan keeps banks on edge

JPMorgan shares rose 1.2% to $305.57 Thursday as major U.S. banks rallied. CEO Jamie Dimon called a proposed cap on credit-card rates an “economic disaster” at Davos, while Donald Trump urged Congress to impose a 10% cap for one year. New inflation and spending data fueled rate speculation ahead of next week’s Fed meeting. The Dow gained about 0.5% in early trading.
CoreWeave stock edges higher as new lawsuit filing and insider sale notice hit tape

CoreWeave stock edges higher as new lawsuit filing and insider sale notice hit tape

CoreWeave shares rose about 1% to $95.04 Thursday after a Form 144 filing showed a major shareholder plans to sell $26.8 million in stock. Pomerantz LLP said it filed a securities class action lawsuit against the company and some officers in Texas federal court. The planned sale involves 281,250 shares, a small portion of CoreWeave’s 386.4 million outstanding. The stock has swung sharply this week amid heavy trading.
22 January 2026

Stock Market Today

Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

7 February 2026
Stellantis shares plunged 23.7% to $7.28 Friday after the company disclosed about €22.2 billion in charges tied to a reset of its electric-vehicle strategy and said it will skip its 2026 dividend. The automaker flagged a preliminary net loss of €19–21 billion for the second half of 2025. Shares rose 1.6% in late after-hours trading. Investors await Feb. 26 results and a May 21 Investor Day.
Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

7 February 2026
Intel shares rose 4.87% to $50.59 Friday, trailing gains by Nvidia and Broadcom as chip stocks rallied. Sources said Intel and AMD warned Chinese customers of longer waits and higher prices for some server CPUs, with Intel lead times reaching six months. Intel said China accounts for over 20% of its revenue. Investors await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026
Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Friday to $2.08 after a sharp drop the previous day, as attention shifted to a Feb. 17 shareholder vote on expanding authorized shares. The company failed to secure enough votes earlier this week and is urging overseas holders to participate. CEO Andy Marsh cited difficulties for European investors in casting ballots. A reverse stock split remains possible if the proposal fails.
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