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Stock Market News 21 January 2026

AI stocks rebound: Intel surges nearly 10% ahead of earnings as Nvidia steadies and chip-export vote looms

AI stocks rebound: Intel surges nearly 10% ahead of earnings as Nvidia steadies and chip-export vote looms

NEW YORK, Jan 21, 2026, 10:35 ET — Regular session Intel shares jumped 9.7% to $53.25 in early New York trade on Wednesday, fueling a wider rally among AI chip stocks. AMD rose 6.5%, Nvidia edged up 1.5%, but Microsoft slid 1% and Oracle fell 2.3%. The iShares Semiconductor ETF gained 2.6%. The group rebounded after a steep sell-off hit some of the most crowded “AI trade” stocks, as investors wrestled with tariff concerns and geopolitical risks. Speaking at Davos on Wednesday, President Donald Trump renewed his push to acquire Greenland but emphasized he wouldn’t resort to force. Art Hogan
21 January 2026
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Walmart stock price slips as tariff threats return and PhonePe IPO nod lands

Walmart stock price slips as tariff threats return and PhonePe IPO nod lands

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 10:59 ET — Regular session Walmart shares slipped 0.4% to $118.27 on Wednesday, marking another volatile day for major retailers. Investors weighed new U.S. tariff threats alongside a Reuters report scrutinizing Walmart’s investments in India. Policy risk is front and center. President Donald Trump announced a 10% import tariff starting Feb. 1 on products from eight European nations, set to jump to 25% by June 1. The news put investors on edge following Wall Street’s steep drop the day before. (Reuters) Tariffs hit Walmart hard, driving up product costs and squeezing margins amid shoppers wary
21 January 2026
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NIO stock steadies in New York as UK launch talk and ES8 delivery waits hit the tape

NIO stock steadies in New York as UK launch talk and ES8 delivery waits hit the tape

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 10:34 (EST) — Regular session NIO Inc’s U.S.-listed shares edged up roughly 0.3% to $4.58 on Wednesday, after tumbling sharply the day before to hover near the bottom of their recent trading range. This move is crucial as NIO aims to push through a tough pricing war in China while backing its overseas growth, a balancing act that has kept investors on edge. The stock reacts sharply to even minor cues—order trends, delivery speeds, or any sign that margins might be steadying. Focus has shifted to NIO’s international plans after the Financial Times revealed it’s
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Palantir stock price steadies after Hyundai expansion as Davos sovereign AI project emerges

Palantir stock price steadies after Hyundai expansion as Davos sovereign AI project emerges

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 10:24 (ET) — Regular session Shares of Palantir Technologies Inc barely moved Wednesday after Reuters reported the data analytics company inked an expanded software agreement with South Korea’s HD Hyundai. A source familiar with the deal valued it at hundreds of millions of dollars over several years. The stock slipped 0.02% to $168.53. Palantir declined to comment on the specifics. (Reuters) Palantir’s Korea effort is key as it aims to shift from custom government contracts to steady commercial sales. Investors have been keen on software firms making headway with AI, yet they remain laser-focused on
21 January 2026
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Dow Jones rebounds after Tuesday’s 870-point hit as Trump cools Greenland talk

Dow Jones rebounds after Tuesday’s 870-point hit as Trump cools Greenland talk

New York, January 21, 2026, 10:21 EST — Regular session The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose in early trade on Wednesday, clawing back some ground a day after a sharp selloff, after President Donald Trump said he would not use force to acquire Greenland. At 9:38 a.m. ET, the Dow was up 203.56 points, or 0.42%, at 48,692.15. “That’s a sigh of relief,” said Art Hogan, chief market strategist at B Riley Wealth. (Reuters) The move matters because Tuesday’s drop jarred investors who had come into the week leaning long, with trade policy suddenly back in the driver’s seat. The
21 January 2026
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Intel earnings are due — and traders are pricing an 8% swing for the stock

Intel earnings are due — and traders are pricing an 8% swing for the stock

NEW YORK, January 21, 2026, 10:41 (EST) Intel investors are bracing for a volatile earnings week, with options markets pricing an about 8% move in the chipmaker’s shares after it reports quarterly results on Thursday. Options are contracts investors use to hedge — or bet on — near-term swings. (Investopedia) The report lands at an awkward moment: the stock has been running, and the turnaround story has picked up fresh believers. Intel’s shares have climbed in recent months, but expectations are climbing too, and a miss could land harder. The backdrop is bigger than one quarter. Chief executive Lip-Bu Tan
21 January 2026
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Micron stock jumps nearly 5% as Taiwan fab deal keeps supply crunch trade in play

Micron stock jumps nearly 5% as Taiwan fab deal keeps supply crunch trade in play

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 10:38 AM EST — Regular session Micron Technology shares climbed 4.9% to $382.86 Wednesday morning, pushing higher amid growing bets that memory supply shortages will persist longer than anticipated. (Investing.com) This shift is crucial now as memory, usually a straightforward commodity, faces conflicting demands. Data centers expanding AI setups push for premium chips, while phone, PC, and other device manufacturers stick to standard components. Micron occupies a middle ground. It sells DRAM (dynamic random access memory, the “working” memory inside servers and devices) and NAND flash, while pushing to scale up high-bandwidth memory, or HBM
21 January 2026
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Teledyne stock jumps 8% after earnings beat as defense electronics sales surge

Teledyne stock jumps 8% after earnings beat as defense electronics sales surge

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 10:21 EST — Regular session Teledyne Technologies (TDY.N) jumped 8.5% to $614.24 in early Wednesday trading. The sudden shift reflects investors searching for earnings news to steady a volatile market after Tuesday’s broad selloff, which marked the biggest one-day drop for all three major U.S. indexes in three months. “I’d be surprised if there was a 3% to 5% drop this week,” said Jamie Cox, managing partner at Harris Financial Group. (Reuters) Wall Street found some footing on Wednesday, inching up amid volatile trading as investors digested new headlines and refocused on earnings reports. (Reuters)
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Tesla stock rises after Musk warns Cybercab and Optimus will start “agonizingly slow”

Tesla stock rises after Musk warns Cybercab and Optimus will start “agonizingly slow”

New York, January 21, 2026, 10:09 (EST) — Regular session Tesla (TSLA.O) shares climbed about 1% to $423.32 in early trading Wednesday after CEO Elon Musk warned that initial production of the Cybercab robotaxi and Optimus humanoid robot will be “agonizingly slow” before accelerating. The stock has fluctuated between $417.53 and $424.21 during the session. (Reuters) The remark comes at a tense moment for Tesla. Investors have been valuing the company based on future bets like autonomy and robotics, areas still missing from the income statement — leaving little tolerance for vague timelines. The market’s focus has shifted—investors are weighing
21 January 2026
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Denison Mines (DNN) stock dips as partner Cosa maps winter uranium drilling near Cigar Lake

Denison Mines (DNN) stock dips as partner Cosa maps winter uranium drilling near Cigar Lake

Toronto, January 21, 2026, 09:38 EST — Regular session Denison Mines Corp shares dipped about 0.3% to $3.68 by mid-morning Wednesday after partner Cosa Resources detailed winter drilling at two uranium exploration JV sites in Canada’s Athabasca Basin. Cosa plans roughly 2,500 metres at Darby and 1,200 metres at Murphy Lake North, where it holds a 70% stake, Denison 30%. “Camp construction is well underway, and we expect drilling to commence at Darby next week,” said Cosa CEO Keith Bodnarchuk. Exploration VP Andy Carmichael added, “We are eager to continue testing large gaps in strike.” (TMX Newsfile) The update comes
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Netflix stock drops even after Q4 beat as Warner Bros bid freezes buybacks

Netflix stock drops even after Q4 beat as Warner Bros bid freezes buybacks

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 10:14 EST — Regular session Netflix shares dropped around 3% in early U.S. trading Wednesday, continuing their slide after earnings as investors digested the streaming giant’s bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. The stock was down $2.62 at $84.64, having earlier fallen close to 8% to $80.40. The selling highlights just how fast Netflix’s narrative has shifted. Once driven by reliable streaming revenue and buybacks, the stock is now reacting to deal risk and concerns over how long cash remains locked up. What really counts now is that the quarter was never the main focus. Investors
21 January 2026
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Sandisk stock price jumps again after Citi lifts target to $490; SNDK earnings next week in focus

Sandisk stock price jumps again after Citi lifts target to $490; SNDK earnings next week in focus

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 10:09 AM EST — Regular session Sandisk Corp shares rose 3.1% to $467.10 Wednesday morning, buoyed by gains across the storage and memory sector. Western Digital advanced 3.7%, Micron Technology added 4.2%, and Seagate inched up 0.2%. Sandisk’s offer comes ahead of its fiscal second-quarter results, set for release on Jan. 29, with an earnings call planned that day. Investors are eager for fresh insight into NAND flash memory—the key component in SSDs and other storage gear—after the sector’s strong January rally. (Sandisk) Citi kept the momentum going with its latest note, raising the price
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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, 12:15 AM EST CleanSpark (CLSK) Shares Show Volatility Amid Bitcoin Mining Growth Prospects February 7, 2026, 12:02 AM EST. CleanSpark (CLSK), a bitcoin mining firm, saw a sharp 21.96% rise in one day after a 35.26% decline over 90 days. The company posted $785 million in annual revenue but a net loss of $267 million. Despite recent share price volatility, analysts estimate a fair value of $23.16 per share, more than double the current $10.08 price, reflecting expectations of expansion in mining capacity and improved margins. The valuation
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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