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Stock Market News 21 January 2026

Kraft Heinz stock hit by Berkshire sale signal: what to know before the open

Kraft Heinz stock hit by Berkshire sale signal: what to know before the open

Kraft Heinz shares fell nearly 5% in after-hours trading Tuesday after a filing signaled Berkshire Hathaway may sell its stake. The SEC document allows for resale of up to 325 million shares but does not confirm a sale. The drop erased earlier gains and pushed the stock below its 52-week low. Investors await further disclosures and Kraft Heinz’s Feb. 11 earnings release.
21 January 2026
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Block stock steadies before the bell after 5% slide as $200B lending milestone hits tape

Block stock steadies before the bell after 5% slide as $200B lending milestone hits tape

Block Inc shares rose 0.3% to $62.82 premarket Wednesday after sliding 5% the previous day amid a broad U.S. market selloff. The company said it has extended over $200 billion in credit through Cash App Borrow, Afterpay, and Square Loans, maintaining steady loss rates since 2013. Block’s quarterly earnings are due Feb. 19. Investors are watching for signs of credit stress as lending volumes grow.
21 January 2026
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Peloton stock price ahead of the open: PTON steadies after 7% slide as insider sale filing lands

Peloton stock price ahead of the open: PTON steadies after 7% slide as insider sale filing lands

Peloton shares hovered near $5.86 in early premarket Wednesday after a 7.4% drop Tuesday and heavy trading volume. A regulatory filing showed COO Charles Kirol sold 22,520 shares on Jan. 16 to cover taxes on vested stock awards. Investors await the Feb. 5 quarterly report for signs of stabilizing subscription numbers. Revenue and paid subscriptions both fell 6% year-on-year in the last quarter.
21 January 2026
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United Airlines stock pops in premarket after UAL lifts 2026 profit outlook — what investors watch next

United Airlines stock pops in premarket after UAL lifts 2026 profit outlook — what investors watch next

United Airlines shares rose about 4% to $113.02 in premarket trading Wednesday after the company raised its 2026 profit forecast, citing strong premium and loyalty revenue. Fourth-quarter adjusted earnings reached $3.10 per share on $15.4 billion revenue. The airline estimated a $250 million pre-tax hit from the U.S. government shutdown. Management’s earnings call is scheduled for later Wednesday.
21 January 2026
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IBM stock slides nearly 5% after tariff-fueled selloff; AI push and earnings set the next test

IBM stock slides nearly 5% after tariff-fueled selloff; AI push and earnings set the next test

IBM shares fell 4.8% to $291.35 Tuesday, dragging the Dow about 150 points lower. The drop followed IBM’s rollout of new “agentic AI” services and partnerships, and came as investors reacted to renewed tariff threats from President Trump. Evercore ISI raised its IBM price target to $330 ahead of the Jan. 28 earnings report. Accenture shares also slid 4.7% in the broader tech selloff.
21 January 2026
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Ashtead share price rebounds as AHT buybacks continue, with March 2 NYSE move in focus

Ashtead share price rebounds as AHT buybacks continue, with March 2 NYSE move in focus

Ashtead shares rose 1% to 5,050 pence in early London trading Wednesday after two days of declines. The company confirmed a new $1.5 billion buyback programme starting March 2, coinciding with its planned NYSE relisting. Ashtead bought 74,800 shares on Jan. 20 and 74,000 on Jan. 19, both via J.P. Morgan Securities. Investors are watching for updates on the relisting schedule.
21 January 2026
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Netflix stock slips premarket as Warner Bros bid swamps earnings beat

Netflix stock slips premarket as Warner Bros bid swamps earnings beat

Netflix shares fell 1.1% premarket after the company reported a slight earnings beat but warned of higher deal-related costs tied to its $82.7 billion all-cash bid for Warner Bros Discovery assets. The company will halt share buybacks to conserve cash for the deal. Netflix posted $12.1 billion in fourth-quarter revenue, topping estimates, and paid subscribers rose above 325 million. Shares dropped about 7% in early Frankfurt trading.
21 January 2026
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Kenvue stock price holds near $18 as Kimberly-Clark deal math tightens — what to watch next week

Kenvue stock price holds near $18 as Kimberly-Clark deal math tightens — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Kenvue shares closed Friday at $18.13, up 0.33%, with about 63.5 million shares traded. The Kimberly-Clark offer values Kenvue at roughly $18.76 per share, leaving a deal spread of about 3%. Both companies’ shareholders approved the merger, which is expected to close in the second half of 2026 pending regulatory approvals. Kenvue’s dividend record date is Feb. 11, with earnings due Feb. 17.
IREN stock heads into Monday after 5% rebound as Microsoft AI financing stays in focus

IREN stock heads into Monday after 5% rebound as Microsoft AI financing stays in focus

7 February 2026
IREN shares closed up 5.1% at $41.83 Friday after reporting a $155.4 million quarterly loss and $184.7 million in revenue. The company announced $3.6 billion in GPU financing for its Microsoft contract, with $2.8 billion in cash as of Jan. 31. Bitcoin mining revenue fell, while AI cloud services rose. Traders await bitcoin’s weekend move and Monday’s market reaction.
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