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Stock Market 21 January 2026

CrowdStrike stock falls while the S&P rises — what CRWD investors are watching next

CrowdStrike stock falls while the S&P rises — what CRWD investors are watching next

CrowdStrike shares slipped 0.2% to $441.73 Wednesday after a volatile session, extending a four-day losing streak. The company announced new regional cloud plans for Saudi Arabia, India, and the UAE but warned of risks tied to the rollout. A Forrester study cited by CrowdStrike claimed a 273% ROI for customers switching to its platform. Cybersecurity stocks were mixed, with Palo Alto down and Zscaler up.
21 January 2026
Intel stock jumps nearly 9% as AI chip trade steadies; Nvidia rebounds

Intel stock jumps nearly 9% as AI chip trade steadies; Nvidia rebounds

Intel jumped nearly 9% to $52.92 Wednesday, outpacing Nvidia and AMD, as AI stocks rebounded after Wall Street’s sharpest drop in three months. Broadcom and Microsoft fell. The House Foreign Affairs Committee prepared to debate new controls on AI chip exports after Trump approved Nvidia shipments to China. SAP extended losses, hitting its lowest level since August 2024.
Natural gas price jumps toward $5 on cold-flip trade, lifting EQT and Range stocks

Natural gas price jumps toward $5 on cold-flip trade, lifting EQT and Range stocks

U.S. natural gas futures jumped 22% to $4.76 per mmBtu Wednesday, driven by forecasts of major Arctic cold outbreaks. Shares of EQT rose 6% and Range Resources 4%, while Kinder Morgan and Cheniere also gained. Traders are watching late-January weather and Thursday’s U.S. storage report. Analysts cited short-covering and a surge in heating demand as key factors.
Booking Holdings (BKNG) stock climbs as it sets Feb. 18 earnings date — what traders watch next

Booking Holdings (BKNG) stock climbs as it sets Feb. 18 earnings date — what traders watch next

Booking Holdings shares rose 1.4% to $5,096 on Wednesday after the company set February 18 for its Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings release. The stock traded between $5,009 and $5,108 during the session. Analysts expect quarterly earnings per share of $48.59 on $6.12 billion in revenue. Tuesday’s close was $5,027, down 1.74% and 14% below the 52-week high.
BMNR stock price slides as BitMine Immersion lifts share cap to 50 billion and updates $14.5 billion crypto stash

BMNR stock price slides as BitMine Immersion lifts share cap to 50 billion and updates $14.5 billion crypto stash

BitMine Immersion Technologies shares fell 2.5% to $27.54 after shareholders approved raising authorized common stock from 500 million to 50 billion. The company reported $14.5 billion in crypto assets and cash, with 4.2 million ether and 193 bitcoin held. Ether dropped 3.1% to $2,904, while bitcoin slid 2.1% to $87,884. Traders anticipate possible new stock offerings and updates on the MAVAN staking plan.
Dow Jones rebounds as Trump rules out force on Greenland; tariffs still hang over Wall Street

Dow Jones rebounds as Trump rules out force on Greenland; tariffs still hang over Wall Street

The Dow Jones rose about 0.6% Wednesday, recovering nearly 297 points after President Trump ruled out using force to acquire Greenland. Tuesday saw the index plunge 870 points following new U.S. tariffs on European goods. Merck and UnitedHealth led early gains, while IBM and 3M dragged on the previous session. Investors await jobless claims data Thursday and the Fed meeting next week.
Accenture stock jumps as “sovereign AI” data-center deal puts ACN back in focus

Accenture stock jumps as “sovereign AI” data-center deal puts ACN back in focus

Accenture shares rose 3.3% to $281.63 after Sovereign AI named Accenture and Palantir to build AI data centers across EMEA. The project uses Dell hardware with Palantir software managing operations. Palantir stock fell 3.5%, while Nvidia and Dell gained. Investors await Accenture’s Jan. 28 shareholder meeting and March 19 earnings call for revenue signals.
Abbott (ABT) stock price ticks higher as heart-device news lands ahead of earnings — what investors watch

Abbott (ABT) stock price ticks higher as heart-device news lands ahead of earnings — what investors watch

Abbott Laboratories shares rose 0.2% to $121.34 midday Wednesday, lagging broader healthcare gains ahead of Thursday’s earnings report. The company secured EU clearance for its TactiFlex Duo ablation catheter and announced a partnership with AtaCor Medical to develop an extravascular defibrillator. Investors await guidance on 2026 and updates on the $21 billion Exact Sciences acquisition.
Marvell stock price rises after an early spike as chip shares rebound; Intel earnings next

Marvell stock price rises after an early spike as chip shares rebound; Intel earnings next

Marvell Technology shares rose 2.4% to $81.69 by 1:30 p.m. EST Wednesday, after reaching $84.27 earlier in volatile trading. CEO Matt Murphy and CFO Willem Meintjes disclosed handing back shares to cover tax withholding on vested stock awards, according to new Form 4 filings. The iShares Semiconductor ETF gained about 2.1%. No new earnings figures were released.
S&P Global stock rebounds after tariff jitters as SPGI investors eye Feb. 10 earnings

S&P Global stock rebounds after tariff jitters as SPGI investors eye Feb. 10 earnings

S&P Global shares rose 1.5% to $527.06 by early afternoon Wednesday, rebounding after a 5% drop Tuesday. The move followed market turmoil triggered by new U.S. tariffs on European goods and uncertainty over President Trump’s Greenland policy. The S&P 500 fell 2.1% Tuesday, its sharpest decline since October. Investors are now watching for S&P Global’s earnings on Feb. 10.
Western Digital stock jumps nearly 7% as Wall Street lifts targets ahead of earnings, Innovation Day

Western Digital stock jumps nearly 7% as Wall Street lifts targets ahead of earnings, Innovation Day

Western Digital shares jumped 6.9% to $238.39 Wednesday after Citi, UBS, and Bank of America raised price targets, citing strong cloud demand and tight drive supply. The company reports quarterly earnings Jan. 29 and will host an Innovation Day Feb. 3. Seagate shares also rose 3.1%. Investors are watching for updates on pricing, margins, and capacity bookings as data storage stocks rally.
USA Rare Earth stock slips after early jump on France-backed Lacq plant plan

USA Rare Earth stock slips after early jump on France-backed Lacq plant plan

USA Rare Earth shares fell 1.6% to $18.90 by midday Wednesday after jumping 12% earlier, following news France will back its new rare earth metals plant with tax credits. The company plans a 3,750-ton-per-year facility in Lacq, France, with government support covering up to 45% of equipment costs. Investors remain focused on funding, permits, and execution risks as the project moves forward.
21 January 2026
ServisFirst Bancshares stock jumps 13% as SFBS rallies on Q4 margin gains and Wall Street upgrades

ServisFirst Bancshares stock jumps 13% as SFBS rallies on Q4 margin gains and Wall Street upgrades

ServisFirst Bancshares shares surged 13% to close at $86.27 Wednesday after fourth-quarter results topped expectations. The bank reported $1.58 diluted EPS, $86.4 million net income, and a 3.38% net interest margin. Raymond James and Piper Sandler upgraded the stock, citing margin growth and loan expansion. Non-performing assets rose to 0.97% of total assets, up from 0.26% a year earlier.
Lucid stock jumps on Rockwell Saudi factory deal — here’s what traders watch next

Lucid stock jumps on Rockwell Saudi factory deal — here’s what traders watch next

Lucid shares jumped 13% Wednesday after Rockwell Automation expanded its partnership to supply FactoryTalk MES software for Lucid’s Saudi plant. Rockwell said Lucid will use the software to manage key production areas and train local staff. Investors await Lucid’s Feb. 24 earnings for updates on cash burn and production targets. Rockwell shares rose 3%.
Capital One stock rebounds as tariff jitters ease; COF in focus on rate-cap talk and earnings

Capital One stock rebounds as tariff jitters ease; COF in focus on rate-cap talk and earnings

Capital One shares rose 1.3% to $231.65 midday Wednesday after a pause in the recent market sell-off. The stock had dropped 4.36% Tuesday, lagging financial peers as Wall Street saw its sharpest decline in three months following new tariff threats from President Trump. Investors are watching for Capital One’s Q4 earnings after Thursday’s close, with focus on credit costs and policy risks.

Stock Market Today

  • Desjardins Raises BCE Stock Target to C$42, Citing 17.45% Upside Potential
    March 17, 2026, 3:22 PM EDT. Desjardins increased its price target for BCE (TSE:BCE) to C$42 from C$40, reflecting a 17.45% upside from the previous close. The analyst firm maintains a 'buy' rating on the telecommunications giant. Other firms have also revised BCE's outlook, with Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce upgrading it to 'sector outperform' and BMO Capital Markets raising its rating to 'outperform'. The stock traded up to C$35.76 on Tuesday, amid strong volume but lower than average. BCE reported quarterly earnings of C$0.69 per share on revenues of C$6.40 billion, with a net margin of 26.4%. Consensus among analysts shows a moderate buy rating and an average price target near C$37.70, underscoring investor confidence in BCE's market position and future growth.
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