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Stock Market News 21 January 2026

Lumentum stock price jumps again after $500 target call ahead of Feb. 3 earnings

Lumentum stock price jumps again after $500 target call ahead of Feb. 3 earnings

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 11:43 (EST) — Regular session Lumentum Holdings Inc shares rose about 5% to $374.52 in late-morning trading Wednesday, extending a solid rally. Aletheia Capital raised its price target for the optical components maker from $330 to $500, according to Investing.com. (Investing.com) This change matters because investors often treat Lumentum as a fast gauge of spending on high-speed data center connections, where optics play a growing role in moving data between chips, servers, and switches. Lumentum said it will report fiscal second-quarter results on Feb. 3, right after the market closes, followed by a webcast at
MARA stock jumps 6% as bitcoin miners rebound and CEO share-sale notice hits the tape

MARA stock jumps 6% as bitcoin miners rebound and CEO share-sale notice hits the tape

New York, January 21, 2026, 11:10 ET — Regular session MARA Holdings Inc shares jumped 6% to $10.99 on Wednesday, spearheading a wider rally among U.S.-listed bitcoin miners despite bitcoin dropping roughly 0.7% to $89,809. Cipher Mining surged 6.3%, CleanSpark rose 4.4%, and Riot Platforms ticked up about 1%. This shift is significant since miners have been acting like a high-beta proxy for crypto risk appetite. This week’s volatility has been fueled as much by macro headlines as by blockchain data. On Tuesday, a broad risk-off selloff hit U.S. markets after President Donald Trump issued new tariff threats linked to
Intuit stock price dips again as Morgan Stanley maps a “Triple Double” path for INTU

Intuit stock price dips again as Morgan Stanley maps a “Triple Double” path for INTU

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 11:39 ET — Regular session Shares of Intuit Inc dipped roughly 0.6% on Wednesday, slipping to $525.93 despite Morgan Stanley’s bullish long-term outlook, which sees the stock potentially doubling in value. This move is crucial as Intuit enters the core of U.S. tax season, a key window for its TurboTax arm and investor sentiment. Shares have dropped from their peaks, so Wall Street is eager for signs that demand remains strong and fresh growth strategies are gaining traction. Morgan Stanley’s Keith Weiss highlighted Intuit as being in the “early days of two compelling product cycles”:
P&G stock slips as earnings near; what PG investors watch on Thursday

P&G stock slips as earnings near; what PG investors watch on Thursday

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 11:55 ET — Regular session Procter & Gamble shares fell 0.7% on Wednesday as investors positioned ahead of the consumer-products maker’s quarterly results due Thursday. The stock was down $1.06 at $145.94 in late-morning trade, after swinging between $145.43 and $147.38. The report matters because P&G is an early read on how much pricing power big household brands still have, and whether shoppers are pushing back. In a market that has started to flinch at policy headlines, traders have been quick to hide in “defensive” names — and just as quick to leave. Stocks more
Qualcomm stock rebounds as QCOM sets Feb. 4 earnings date after long slide

Qualcomm stock rebounds as QCOM sets Feb. 4 earnings date after long slide

New York, January 21, 2026, 11:58 a.m. ET — Regular session QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM.O) shares climbed roughly 1.5% to $156.36 by late morning Wednesday, following the announcement of its upcoming quarterly earnings release date. The timing is crucial as the stock has been falling for several days, with investors hungry for fresh insights on demand and margins amid a tough environment for handset-linked firms. Qualcomm dropped 3.36% on Tuesday, marking its seventh consecutive daily loss. The stock now trades roughly 25% below its 52-week peak reached in late October. (MarketWatch) Chip stocks found footing Wednesday following Tuesday’s decline, as semiconductor
Trump’s Greenland tariff threat hits TSX as Canadian stocks slide and inflation keeps BoC in focus

Trump’s Greenland tariff threat hits TSX as Canadian stocks slide and inflation keeps BoC in focus

Toronto, Jan 21, 2026, 10:43 EST Canada’s main stock index dropped on Tuesday, posting its biggest decline in two months as investors digested fresh U.S. tariff threats tied to Greenland and jitters in Japan’s bond market. The S&P/TSX Composite ended down 340.68 points, or 1%, at 32,750.28, led by a near 4% slide in technology shares. (Reuters) The move mattered because it hit after a strong start to the week that had pushed the benchmark to a record close, helped by metal miners riding a rush into gold. “With markets at near all-time highs, it’s not surprising to see volatility
Chevron stock price rises after report flags $1 billion-plus Singapore asset sale talks

Chevron stock price rises after report flags $1 billion-plus Singapore asset sale talks

New York, January 21, 2026, 12:00 ET — Regular session Chevron shares climbed Wednesday after reports surfaced that the U.S. oil giant is nearing a deal to sell refining and fuel distribution assets in Singapore, a transaction worth $1 billion or more. The stock gained $2.37, or 1.4%, hitting $167.67 by midday. (Reuters) The possible sale is significant as it would shrink Chevron’s downstream presence in Asia — the refining and marketing segment — while generating cash to support the company’s drive to simplify operations and reduce expenses. Investors are already turning their attention to Chevron’s upcoming quarterly report, anticipating
Boston Scientific stock steadies after FDA flags AXIOS stent issue; Penumbra deal still in play

Boston Scientific stock steadies after FDA flags AXIOS stent issue; Penumbra deal still in play

New York, January 21, 2026, 11:55 AM EST — Regular session Shares of Boston Scientific Corporation held steady, edging just above $91.20 during late morning trading in New York on Wednesday. The stock is steady, with investors weighing a device-safety warning from U.S. regulators while watching Boston Scientific’s latest deal moves. Attention remains on the company’s planned Penumbra acquisition, sparking speculation around financing, integration challenges, and management’s upcoming statements. Why it matters now: product alerts can quickly translate into real-world disruptions — hospitals halt orders, doctors opt for alternatives, and lawyers take note. Meanwhile, Boston Scientific is urging shareholders to
Trump’s Greenland tariff threat jolts Wall Street again as S&P 500’s biggest losers pile up

Trump’s Greenland tariff threat jolts Wall Street again as S&P 500’s biggest losers pile up

New York, January 21, 2026, 10:47 EST Wall Street clawed back some ground Wednesday following its steepest single-day drop in three months, as investors parsed President Donald Trump’s comments on Greenland and trade at Davos. By 9:38 a.m. ET, the Dow was up 0.42%, the S&P 500 had gained 0.40%, and the Nasdaq ticked 0.20% higher. Netflix, however, fell 4.2% after halting share buybacks to help finance its acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery’s studio and streaming units. “But we’re certainly concerned about reigniting a trade war,” said Art Hogan, chief market strategist at B Riley Wealth. (Reuters) This move matters
Thermo Fisher stock price rises nearly 2% as Australia starts Clario deal review; earnings next in focus

Thermo Fisher stock price rises nearly 2% as Australia starts Clario deal review; earnings next in focus

New York, January 21, 2026, 11:46 EST — Regular session Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (NYSE: TMO) shares climbed roughly 1.9% to $630.48 Wednesday, outpacing the broader market as investors digested new regulatory developments around its planned Clario acquisition. The stock hit an intraday high of $631.25 earlier in the session. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched a Phase 1 review — its preliminary check — of Thermo Fisher’s planned acquisition of Clario, the regulator’s acquisitions register shows. The ACCC marked the deal as “under assessment” and gave itself a deadline of March 2 for a decision. (ACCC)
Constellation Software resets CSU.DB debenture rate to 8.6% as Canada’s inflation cools

Constellation Software resets CSU.DB debenture rate to 8.6% as Canada’s inflation cools

Toronto, Jan 21, 2026, 10:46 (EST) Constellation Software Inc announced it will lower the annual interest rate on its unsecured subordinated floating rate debentures, Series 1, to 8.6% starting March 31, down from the current 8.9%. The adjustment reflects the annual average change in Canada’s all-items Consumer Price Index for the 12 months ending Dec. 31, 2025, plus a fixed spread of 6.5 percentage points. (GlobeNewswire) The Toronto market was active at the time of publication, shining a spotlight on a lesser-known slice of Constellation’s capital structure. Investors hold notes whose coupons rise with inflation, untouched by changes to the
Applied Materials stock rises as AMAT steadies with markets; Needham lifts target to $390

Applied Materials stock rises as AMAT steadies with markets; Needham lifts target to $390

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 11:25 EST — Regular session Applied Materials, Inc. shares climbed 1.7% to $323.62 in late morning trading Wednesday, buoyed by a modest bounce in U.S. stocks and strength in chip equipment stocks. “That’s a sigh of relief for markets,” said Art Hogan, chief market strategist at B Riley Wealth, following President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would not pursue force to acquire Greenland. (Reuters) Applied supplies key wafer fabrication equipment—the machinery chipmakers rely on to produce semiconductors. Its stock typically reacts sharply to changes in spending forecasts. This is crucial as investors sift through order

Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:31 AM EST Dollar Dips as Stocks Rally and US Data Influences Fed Rate Expectations February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST. The **dollar index** fell 0.17%, pressured by a rebound in equity markets reducing demand for the safe-haven currency. Weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data raised the odds of a Fed rate cut to 18% for March, though consumer sentiment improved to a six-month high, limiting losses. Hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic emphasized maintaining restrictive monetary policy. The dollar faces medium-term weakness amid expectations for rate cuts
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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