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Stock Market News 21 January 2026

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

Applied Materials shares rose 1.7% to $323.62 by late morning Wednesday, tracking gains across chip equipment stocks. The move follows a rebound in U.S. markets after policy headlines and ahead of key chip-sector earnings, with Applied set to report Feb. 12. The company warned U.S. export restrictions could cut $600 million from 2026 revenue. Trading volume exceeded the 50-day average.
21 January 2026
Vanguard’s VTI ETF rebounds after Trump’s Greenland tariff threat rattles U.S. stocks

Vanguard’s VTI ETF rebounds after Trump’s Greenland tariff threat rattles U.S. stocks

Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) rose 0.85% to $337.97 in early Wednesday trading, rebounding after steep tariff-driven losses Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 2.06% Tuesday after President Trump renewed tariff threats tied to talks over Greenland. VTI saw net inflows of up to $745 million over five days, holding assets steady at $584.96 billion. TipRanks rated VTI “Moderate Buy” with an average price target near $402.
Ondas stock jumps again as analysts lift targets, even as tariff jitters rattle markets

Ondas stock jumps again as analysts lift targets, even as tariff jitters rattle markets

Ondas shares rose about 4% to $13.64 in mid-morning New York trading after the company raised its 2026 revenue outlook and reported a 180% surge in backlog to $65.3 million. Wall Street analysts increased price targets, with Oppenheimer, Needham, and H.C. Wainwright now projecting $16 to $25. The gains followed a broad U.S. stock selloff triggered by new tariff threats.
21 January 2026
Strategy Inc (MSTR) stock rebounds after $2.1B bitcoin buy — dilution risk and Feb. 5 earnings ahead

Strategy Inc (MSTR) stock rebounds after $2.1B bitcoin buy — dilution risk and Feb. 5 earnings ahead

Strategy Inc. shares rose 1.8% to $163.18 late Wednesday morning, even as bitcoin slipped below $90,000. An SEC filing showed the company bought 22,305 bitcoin for $2.13 billion last week, funded by selling about 10.4 million shares. Investors await fourth-quarter results on Feb. 5 and updates on further bitcoin buys. Strategy reported a $17.44 billion unrealized loss on digital assets for Q4.
JPMorgan stock today: JPM edges up as Dimon calls Trump credit-card cap an “economic disaster”

JPMorgan stock today: JPM edges up as Dimon calls Trump credit-card cap an “economic disaster”

JPMorgan shares rose 0.3% to $303.54 Wednesday after CEO Jamie Dimon criticized a proposed 10% credit-card rate cap at Davos, calling it an “economic disaster.” President Trump renewed support for the cap, while the S&P 500 Banks Index gained 1.2%. Wall Street remains volatile after Tuesday’s sharp losses tied to tariff threats and political risks. The Federal Reserve is expected to hold rates steady at its Jan. 27-28 meeting.
21 January 2026
Intel stock jumps again ahead of earnings as Wall Street splits on Lip-Bu Tan’s turnaround

Intel stock jumps again ahead of earnings as Wall Street splits on Lip-Bu Tan’s turnaround

Intel shares surged 10% to $53.67 in early Wednesday trading ahead of its quarterly results due after Thursday’s close. Analysts expect $13.4 billion in revenue and adjusted earnings of 8 cents per share. Options pricing signals traders are bracing for an 8% move after results. Investor focus remains split between AI-driven server demand and concerns over PC market share losses and manufacturing risks.
Ford stock up today as JPMorgan lifts target even as NHTSA flags 119,000-vehicle recall

Ford stock up today as JPMorgan lifts target even as NHTSA flags 119,000-vehicle recall

Ford shares rose about 2% to $13.54 Wednesday morning after JPMorgan raised its price target to $15, maintaining an Overweight rating. U.S. regulators announced Ford will recall roughly 119,000 vehicles due to an engine block heater defect that could cause fires. The recall affects select Focus, Escape, Explorer, and Lincoln MKC models. Ford said no accidents or injuries have been reported.
21 January 2026
GE Aerospace stock rises ahead of earnings as engine repair costs stay in focus

GE Aerospace stock rises ahead of earnings as engine repair costs stay in focus

GE Aerospace shares rose 1.7% to $317.67 late Wednesday morning, ahead of its fourth-quarter earnings report due before the market opens Thursday. Airlines and engine makers continue to face tight repair capacity and rising maintenance costs, with CFM International estimating $5.7 billion in added expenses for 2025. The broader U.S. equity market also advanced. Investors await updates on engine deliveries and maintenance backlogs.
D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock edges up as 10.4 million shares line up for resale after Quantum Circuits deal

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock edges up as 10.4 million shares line up for resale after Quantum Circuits deal

D-Wave shares rose 0.5% to $27.17 Wednesday after completing its Quantum Circuits acquisition. A new filing allows former Quantum Circuits holders to sell up to 10.43 million D-Wave shares, with no proceeds going to D-Wave. Investors are watching for selling pressure and product updates at next week’s Qubits conference.

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Lucid stock jumps 14% as Dow tops 50,000 — what LCID investors watch next week

Lucid stock jumps 14% as Dow tops 50,000 — what LCID investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Lucid Group shares jumped 14% to $10.86 at Friday’s close, recovering from an 8% drop the previous day. The move followed a broad Wall Street rally that lifted high-volatility stocks. Lucid reported fourth-quarter deliveries of 5,345 vehicles and full-year deliveries of 15,841. Investors await Lucid’s Feb. 24 results for updates on cash and demand.
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