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Stock Market News 22 January 2026

Microsoft stock price today: MSFT rises on Mercedes F1 tech deal as earnings near

Microsoft stock price today: MSFT rises on Mercedes F1 tech deal as earnings near

Microsoft shares rose about 1% in early Thursday trading after the company announced a new partnership with Mercedes F1 and secured a $170.4 million U.S. Air Force Cloud One contract. The stock had dropped 2.3% to $444.11 on Wednesday amid investor caution ahead of Jan. 28 earnings. Analysts flagged strong AI and cloud demand but noted valuation concerns.
Tesla stock climbs as Musk warns Cybercab, Optimus output will start “agonizingly slow”

Tesla stock climbs as Musk warns Cybercab, Optimus output will start “agonizingly slow”

Tesla shares rose 1.3% to $437.16 Thursday after Elon Musk confirmed plans to ramp up Cybercab and Optimus production, though he warned initial rollouts would be slow. Lemonade said it will cut pay-per-mile insurance rates by 50% for Tesla drivers using Full Self-Driving, starting Jan. 26 in Arizona. Investors await Tesla’s Q4 earnings Jan. 28 and Musk’s appearance at Davos. Tesla denied reports of major job cuts at its Berlin plant.
Micron stock price jumps 6% as Wall Street spotlights an AI memory bottleneck

Micron stock price jumps 6% as Wall Street spotlights an AI memory bottleneck

Micron Technology shares rose 6.6% to $389.11 in early U.S. trading Thursday after Stifel and William Blair initiated coverage with Outperform ratings, citing tight supply of high-speed AI memory chips. Micron also reported shareholders approved a charter amendment limiting certain officers’ liability and rejected a proposal on special meeting rights.
Tesla stock rises in premarket as Musk flags “agonizingly slow” Cybercab, Optimus ramp and Lemonade bets on FSD

Tesla stock rises in premarket as Musk flags “agonizingly slow” Cybercab, Optimus ramp and Lemonade bets on FSD

Tesla shares rose 1.2% to $436.78 in premarket trading Thursday after a 2.9% gain Wednesday. Elon Musk warned initial production of the Cybercab robotaxi and Optimus robot will be “agonizingly slow.” Lemonade said it will cut insurance rates 50% for Tesla drivers using Full Self-Driving in Arizona starting Jan. 26. Tesla denied reports of major layoffs at its Berlin-area factory.
Nvidia stock price climbs early Thursday as NVDA rebounds on Baseten stake report, China chip risks

Nvidia stock price climbs early Thursday as NVDA rebounds on Baseten stake report, China chip risks

Nvidia shares rose about 3% to $183.32 early Thursday after the company invested $150 million in AI startup Baseten, according to The Wall Street Journal. Traders are watching for signs of demand shifts and China-related chip delays ahead of Nvidia’s Feb. 25 earnings report. Chip stocks broadly rebounded, though uncertainty over China shipments persists.
22 January 2026
Aviva share price dips, but near-6% dividend talk keeps the FTSE 100 insurer in focus

Aviva share price dips, but near-6% dividend talk keeps the FTSE 100 insurer in focus

Aviva shares fell 0.6% to 659.8 pence in London Thursday, with trailing dividend yields at 5.6%. The insurer’s next earnings report is set for March 5. Commentary flagged forecast yields near 6% for 2025-26, though the board has not approved dividends beyond the latest interim payout. Aviva reported a £1.07 billion interim profit and a 206% Solvency II cover ratio for 2025.
22 January 2026
Why Denison Mines’ stock price is up premarket as 2026 uranium drilling plans roll out

Why Denison Mines’ stock price is up premarket as 2026 uranium drilling plans roll out

Denison Mines shares rose 1.9% to $3.75 in Thursday’s premarket trading after new exploration updates from its Saskatchewan uranium projects. The company expects to decide soon on building its Phoenix ISR uranium mine, targeting first production by mid-2028 if final permits are secured. Grid power was connected to the Phoenix site on Jan. 8, reducing construction risks.
Cabaletta Bio stock jumps 11% premarket after insider buying cluster hits the tape

Cabaletta Bio stock jumps 11% premarket after insider buying cluster hits the tape

Cabaletta Bio shares rose about 11% premarket Thursday after insider-buying reports, trading at $2.60 versus Wednesday’s $2.34 close. CEO Steven Nichtberger bought 45,000 shares Jan. 21, with other executives and directors also purchasing stock, SEC filings show. Trading volume Wednesday hit 2.09 million shares. The company is developing an experimental CD19 CAR-T therapy for autoimmune diseases.
22 January 2026

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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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