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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

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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