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Stock Market 20 January 2026

Capital One stock slides nearly 4% as credit-card rate cap deadline weighs on lenders

Capital One stock slides nearly 4% as credit-card rate cap deadline weighs on lenders

Capital One shares fell 3.7% to $230.18 Tuesday, trailing the S&P 500 banks index, as investors weighed a possible 10% cap on credit-card interest rates. The company is set to report fourth-quarter results Jan. 22. A federal judge gave preliminary approval to a $425 million class action settlement over its deposit business. Morgan Stanley raised its price target on Capital One to $300.
20 January 2026
Merck stock barely budges after five-year Moderna vaccine data keeps Keytruda trade in play

Merck stock barely budges after five-year Moderna vaccine data keeps Keytruda trade in play

Merck shares traded near $108.82 Tuesday after Merck and Moderna reported their personalized melanoma vaccine with Keytruda cut recurrence or death risk by 49% over five years in a phase 2b trial. The stock showed little change following the update. More data will be presented at a future medical meeting. Investors await Merck’s Feb. 3 earnings call for further details on its oncology portfolio.
Why CrowdStrike stock is sliding today: CRWD hit by tariff jitters despite new cloud plan

Why CrowdStrike stock is sliding today: CRWD hit by tariff jitters despite new cloud plan

CrowdStrike shares fell 2.8% to $441.18 Tuesday as tech stocks slid following President Trump’s tariff threats against Europe. The company announced plans for new in-country clouds in Saudi Arabia, India, and the UAE. Investors shifted focus to upcoming U.S. inflation data and next week’s Federal Reserve meeting. Other cybersecurity stocks, including Zscaler and Palo Alto Networks, also declined.
Intuitive Surgical stock slips as ISRG heads into key earnings call after softer 2026 outlook

Intuitive Surgical stock slips as ISRG heads into key earnings call after softer 2026 outlook

Intuitive Surgical shares fell 1.5% to $526.76 Tuesday afternoon, mirroring broader U.S. market declines. The company is set to report earnings Jan. 22 after signaling da Vinci procedure growth of 13%–15% in 2026 and preliminary Q4 revenue near $2.87 billion. Investors remain focused on procedure outlook and competition from Medtronic and Johnson & Johnson.
Accenture stock (ACN) slides in tariff-hit selloff — what investors watch next

Accenture stock (ACN) slides in tariff-hit selloff — what investors watch next

Accenture shares fell 2.8% to $278.07 by early afternoon Tuesday, underperforming the broader U.S. market amid tariff threats tied to Greenland tensions and cautious tech spending outlooks. Morgan Stanley downgraded its view on North American IT hardware, citing weak budget growth. Accenture’s BOSLAN unit secured a role in the East Anglia TWO offshore wind project. Volatility rose across markets as investors reacted to geopolitical risks.
20 January 2026
P&G stock rises as Wall Street slides on tariff fears; earnings next on deck

P&G stock rises as Wall Street slides on tariff fears; earnings next on deck

Procter & Gamble shares rose 1.4% to $146.49 despite a broad market selloff triggered by new U.S. tariff threats on European imports. Barclays raised its price target to $155 but warned recent gains reflect defensive buying, not stronger fundamentals. Investors await P&G’s Jan. 22 earnings call for updates on pricing, costs, and demand. The Cboe Volatility Index hit an eight-week high as traders shifted to consumer staples.
Dow Jones sinks 500 points as Trump’s Greenland tariff threat rattles Wall Street

Dow Jones sinks 500 points as Trump’s Greenland tariff threat rattles Wall Street

The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 582.97 points by midday Tuesday after President Trump announced new tariffs on imports from eight NATO allies, triggering a broad selloff. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also fell, with declines in tech, banking, and industrial stocks. European leaders plan an emergency summit Thursday in response. The Cboe Volatility Index spiked to its highest level in eight weeks.
20 January 2026
3M stock price tumbles on 2026 profit outlook, tariffs back in focus

3M stock price tumbles on 2026 profit outlook, tariffs back in focus

3M shares fell 7.4% to $155.30 after its 2026 adjusted earnings forecast missed analyst estimates, citing possible extra costs from new U.S. tariffs on European goods. The company projected 2026 adjusted EPS of $8.50 to $8.70, below the $8.61 consensus. CEO Bill Brown warned of challenges in roofing granules and auto aftermarket segments. Fourth-quarter adjusted earnings reached $1.83 per share on $6.0 billion in sales.
20 January 2026
Caterpillar stock slides on tariff jitters as Oppenheimer lifts target — what to watch next

Caterpillar stock slides on tariff jitters as Oppenheimer lifts target — what to watch next

Caterpillar shares fell nearly 3% Tuesday to $629.03, extending losses as U.S. stocks slid on renewed tariff worries. The stock traded ex-dividend, making new buyers ineligible for the upcoming $1.51 payout. Oppenheimer raised its price target to $700, but sector pressure persisted. Investors await Caterpillar’s Jan. 29 earnings report for signs of demand and pricing strength.
20 January 2026
Uber stock slides as KeyBanc trims target — and a new Israel push lands on traders’ screens

Uber stock slides as KeyBanc trims target — and a new Israel push lands on traders’ screens

Uber shares fell 2% to $83.18 Tuesday as U.S. stocks slid after new tariff threats from President Trump. KeyBanc trimmed its Uber price target to $105, citing uncertainty over autonomous vehicles, but kept an Overweight rating. An Israeli committee approved a bill to allow Uber and Lyft to operate in Israel, pending parliamentary approval. Investors await Uber’s earnings report on Feb. 4.
Coinbase stock slides as bitcoin slips under $90,000; Bermuda “onchain economy” plan in focus

Coinbase stock slides as bitcoin slips under $90,000; Bermuda “onchain economy” plan in focus

Coinbase Global shares fell 5.2% to $228.68 Tuesday as bitcoin dropped 3.6% and ether lost 6.7%. The decline followed renewed market jitters over President Trump’s Greenland bid and tariff threats. Coinbase also reported delays for some users on the Ronin Network. The company’s Q4 and full-year earnings are due February 12.
Honeywell stock (HON) slips as tariff jitters sweep Wall Street; Quantinuum IPO report in focus

Honeywell stock (HON) slips as tariff jitters sweep Wall Street; Quantinuum IPO report in focus

Honeywell shares fell 1.7% to $215.57 as U.S. stocks dropped after President Trump threatened new tariffs on eight European countries over Greenland. The Cboe Volatility Index jumped to an eight-week high above 20. Bloomberg reported Honeywell-backed Quantinuum is working with Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan on a potential IPO. Honeywell is set to report fourth-quarter results on Jan. 29.
20 January 2026

Stock Market Today

  • FTSE 100 Shares Offer High Dividend Yields Ahead of ISA Deadline
    March 18, 2026, 3:46 AM EDT. Investors eyeing a second income from FTSE 100 shares may find current market volatility offers opportunity. Legal & General Group and Standard Life report high dividend yields of 8.8% and 8.1% respectively, roughly double typical savings account returns. The Stocks and Shares ISA allows tax-free growth and dividends up to a £20,000 annual allowance, making now a strategic investment moment ahead of a 5 April deadline. Land Securities Group, with a yield of 6.8%, presents value amid sector challenges like online shopping and inflation. However, geopolitical tensions in Iran inject risks, potentially impacting share prices and dividends. Investors should perform due diligence and consider diversification to mitigate market uncertainties.
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