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Stock Market News 21 January 2026

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.
Thermo Fisher (TMO) stock rises as Goldman lifts target ahead of Jan. 29 earnings

Thermo Fisher (TMO) stock rises as Goldman lifts target ahead of Jan. 29 earnings

Thermo Fisher shares rose 1.6% to $628.63 by midday Wednesday, outpacing the broader market ahead of next week’s earnings release. Goldman Sachs raised its price target to $710, maintaining a “buy” rating. The NYSE notified the SEC it will delist Thermo Fisher’s 3.200% senior notes due 2026, affecting only the debt instrument. Investors await the company’s January 29 report and conference call for updates on lab demand and pharma services.
Cisco stock price today: Why CSCO is steady after Tuesday’s slide

Cisco stock price today: Why CSCO is steady after Tuesday’s slide

Cisco shares rose 0.2% to $73.53 midday Wednesday, rebounding after a 2.45% drop in the previous session. The move followed news of a multi-year Wi‑Fi 7 contract with Georgetown University and comes ahead of Cisco’s upcoming earnings. Broader U.S. markets steadied as investors weighed Trump’s Davos remarks and tariff risks. About 6.3 million Cisco shares traded by late morning.
21 January 2026
Intel stock jumps nearly 10% as upgrades stack up ahead of earnings

Intel stock jumps nearly 10% as upgrades stack up ahead of earnings

Intel shares jumped about 10% by midday Wednesday after upgrades from Seaport and HSBC, pushing the stock to multi-year highs ahead of Thursday’s earnings report. Investors are focused on guidance, server-chip demand tied to AI, and foundry progress. Options markets anticipate an 8% swing after results. Morgan Stanley’s sector downgrade weighed on peers but did not halt Intel’s rally.

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Apple stock price ends week higher as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI loom next

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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