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Stock Market News 20 January 2026

Lam Research (LRCX) stock holds up after Taiwan tool order, Needham target hike as markets slide

Lam Research (LRCX) stock holds up after Taiwan tool order, Needham target hike as markets slide

Lam Research shares were little changed Tuesday after Winbond Electronics announced a T$6.81 billion ($215.66 million) equipment order from a Lam subsidiary. Needham raised its price target for Lam to $250 from $160. The stock traded at $223.01 by late morning. Investors are watching Lam’s Jan. 28 earnings for signals on chip-factory spending.
CoreWeave stock (CRWV) drops as tariff jitters and lawsuit chatter pressure AI cloud name

CoreWeave stock (CRWV) drops as tariff jitters and lawsuit chatter pressure AI cloud name

CoreWeave shares fell 5.6% to $95.59 Tuesday after a law firm filed a securities class action alleging the company misled investors about demand and supplier risks. The drop outpaced declines in Nvidia and Microsoft as U.S. tariff threats against Europe fueled broader tech sector losses. Investors have until March 13 to seek lead plaintiff status in the lawsuit.
Rocket Lab stock slides as analysts lift targets — what RKLB traders are watching next

Rocket Lab stock slides as analysts lift targets — what RKLB traders are watching next

Rocket Lab shares fell 3.9% to $92.60 by late morning Tuesday, tracking declines in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. BofA doubled its price target to $120 while Goldman Sachs raised its target to $69 but kept a neutral rating. Shares traded between $91.60 and $98.27, below their 52-week high. Rocket Lab’s next earnings report is expected after the close on Feb. 26.
Oracle stock price slides as tariff fears hit tech — what ORCL investors watch next

Oracle stock price slides as tariff fears hit tech — what ORCL investors watch next

Oracle shares fell 3.9% to $183.71 Tuesday amid broader market declines after President Trump renewed tariff threats against Europe. The drop follows Oracle’s December disclosure that capital spending would rise $15 billion in fiscal 2026. Bondholders last week sued Oracle over alleged nondisclosure of extra borrowing tied to a $300 billion deal with OpenAI. The company has not commented on the lawsuit.
Grab stock rises even as Wall Street slides after BofA upgrade — what’s next for GRAB

Grab stock rises even as Wall Street slides after BofA upgrade — what’s next for GRAB

Grab Holdings shares rose 1.3% to $4.44 Tuesday morning, bucking a broad market decline. Bank of America upgraded the stock to Buy, citing undervaluation and a possible share buyback. Grab’s investment arm increased its stake in PT Super Bank Indonesia to 11.10%. The company reports fourth-quarter and full-year results on Feb. 11.
Strategy stock drops as $2.1 billion bitcoin buy runs into fresh crypto slide

Strategy stock drops as $2.1 billion bitcoin buy runs into fresh crypto slide

Strategy Inc shares fell 6.8% to $161.94 after the company disclosed buying 22,305 bitcoin for $2.13 billion, funded by new share sales. Bitcoin dropped 2.4% to $90,783, below Strategy’s latest average purchase price. The company now holds 709,715 bitcoin, acquired for $53.92 billion. Investors await Strategy’s Q4 earnings on Feb. 5.
GE Vernova stock (GEV) rises even as a Japan wind delay puts turbines back in focus

GE Vernova stock (GEV) rises even as a Japan wind delay puts turbines back in focus

GE Vernova shares rose 1.9% to $694.32 Tuesday, bucking a broader market drop. Mitsui & Co’s offshore wind project in Japan will switch to smaller turbines and delay construction by a year after GE Vernova scrapped its 18-MW model. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF fell about 1.1%. Offshore wind developers continue to adjust plans as costs rise.
AST SpaceMobile stock barely budges after Deutsche Bank lifts target to $137

AST SpaceMobile stock barely budges after Deutsche Bank lifts target to $137

AST SpaceMobile shares slipped 0.2% to $115.59 Tuesday after Deutsche Bank raised its price target to $137. The company is producing six satellites a month in Midland, Texas, and expects to launch its seventh satellite, BlueBird FM2, in the coming weeks. AST aims for 45 to 60 satellites in orbit by year-end. Investors are watching for launch execution, hardware performance, and regulatory updates.
Tesla stock slides with Wall Street on tariff jitters as Canada import shift, supply dispute loom

Tesla stock slides with Wall Street on tariff jitters as Canada import shift, supply dispute loom

Tesla shares fell 2.6% to $426.18 by midmorning Tuesday, following a broader market decline after new tariff threats from President Trump. The drop comes as investors weigh upcoming earnings, a delayed graphite contract with Syrah Resources, and Canada’s new 49,000-vehicle import quota for Chinese-made cars. Tesla will report Q4 results on Jan. 28.
Applied Materials stock slides nearly 3% as tariff fears whip markets, despite fresh Needham boost

Applied Materials stock slides nearly 3% as tariff fears whip markets, despite fresh Needham boost

Applied Materials shares fell 2.8% to $317.70 Tuesday, underperforming the tech sector as Trump’s renewed tariff threats on Europe drove volatility higher. The Cboe Volatility Index hit an eight-week high. Investors shifted focus to Applied’s Feb. 12 earnings report. A Needham analyst raised the company’s price target to $390, citing strong chip-tool demand.

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Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

7 February 2026
Corning shares jumped 8.3% to a record $122.16 Friday, gaining 11% over two sessions amid strong demand for AI infrastructure stocks. The move follows a $6 billion optical fiber deal with Meta and upgraded company forecasts. Shares traded as high as $122.56 and rose 0.6% after hours. COO Avery Nelson sold 1,894 shares for tax withholding, retaining 66,050.
PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

7 February 2026
PepsiCo priced €2.5 billion in euro notes across four maturities, with settlement set for Feb. 11, according to an SEC filing. The company plans to use proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repaying commercial paper. Shares closed at $170.49 Friday, up 1.8%. PepsiCo is also cutting U.S. snack prices by up to 15% after consumer pushback.
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