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Stock Market News 20 January 2026

Super Micro stock slides 7% after the bell as tariff headlines hammer risk bets (SMCI)

Super Micro stock slides 7% after the bell as tariff headlines hammer risk bets (SMCI)

Super Micro Computer shares fell about 7% to $30.35 in early Nasdaq trading Tuesday, reversing some of Friday’s gains. The drop followed renewed U.S. tariff threats from President Trump, which pressured tech stocks and broader markets after a holiday closure. SMCI’s decline came as investors braced for earnings reports and a looming Feb. 1 tariff deadline targeting European goods.
20 January 2026
Microsoft stock price today: MSFT ticks up on Bristol Myers AI lung-cancer imaging deal

Microsoft stock price today: MSFT ticks up on Bristol Myers AI lung-cancer imaging deal

Microsoft shares rose 0.7% to $459.86 Tuesday after Bristol Myers Squibb announced it will use Microsoft’s FDA-cleared AI radiology tools for early lung cancer detection. The move comes as Wall Street reopens from a holiday, with markets jittery over new tariff threats from President Trump. Microsoft’s Frankfurt-listed shares fell 2.2% Monday amid broader tech declines. The company reports fiscal Q2 earnings after markets close Jan. 28.
Micron stock price jumps nearly 8% as $1.8 billion Taiwan fab deal and Stifel target lift MU

Micron stock price jumps nearly 8% as $1.8 billion Taiwan fab deal and Stifel target lift MU

Micron shares jumped 7.8% to $362.75 in early New York trading Tuesday after the company announced a $1.8 billion deal to buy Powerchip’s Taiwan fab. Stifel raised its price target to $360, citing tight memory supply. Investors are watching for regulatory approval of the deal and Micron’s upcoming earnings report for signals on DRAM and HBM markets.
20 January 2026
Apple stock slips early as tariff jitters weigh on tech; analysts point to iPhone demand

Apple stock slips early as tariff jitters weigh on tech; analysts point to iPhone demand

Apple shares fell 1.1% to $255.53 in early Tuesday trading as tariff concerns and higher component costs weighed on hardware stocks. Morgan Stanley downgraded the sector, while Evercore ISI and Citi cited strong iPhone 17 demand ahead of Apple’s Jan. 29 earnings. Investors focused on margin risks from rising memory prices. Dell, HP, and HPE also declined.
Intel stock slides premarket despite HSBC upgrade as tariff jitters hit tech

Intel stock slides premarket despite HSBC upgrade as tariff jitters hit tech

Intel shares fell 2.8% to $46.96 in premarket trading Tuesday, ahead of its quarterly earnings report due Thursday. HSBC upgraded the stock to Hold and raised its price target to $50, citing strong server CPU demand. Options markets signal traders expect a ±7.5% move after results. Broader market sentiment weakened after President Trump threatened new tariffs on Europe over Greenland.
20 January 2026
Nvidia stock price slips as China H200 talks drag; NVDA earnings date looms

Nvidia stock price slips as China H200 talks drag; NVDA earnings date looms

Nvidia shares fell 0.5% to $186.23 early Tuesday after Taiwan’s Inventec said approval for the H200 AI chip in China remains stalled. U.S. tariff threats tied to Greenland also pressured megacap tech stocks. AMD rose 1.7%, Intel dropped 2.8%, and the S&P 500 ETF slipped 0.1%. Investors await Nvidia’s Feb. 25 earnings and updates on China export issues.
Is Super Micro (SMCI) the AI bargain of 2026? A new note says margins could flip

Is Super Micro (SMCI) the AI bargain of 2026? A new note says margins could flip

Super Micro shares jumped 11% to $32.64 on Friday amid a broader rally in AI and chip stocks after TSMC raised its capital spending outlook. Seeking Alpha contributor Uttam Dey called the stock undervalued at 0.5x forward sales, citing potential for a gross margin shift. Zacks maintained a Hold rating, highlighting operational challenges and margin pressure despite strong AI demand.
Tesla stock wobbles as Canada reopens door to China-made EVs — what traders watch next

Tesla stock wobbles as Canada reopens door to China-made EVs — what traders watch next

Tesla shares slipped 0.2% in early New York trading Tuesday as investors reacted to Canada’s new EV import quota, which could allow Tesla to resume shipments of China-made vehicles. Canada will permit up to 49,000 Chinese EVs annually at a 6.1% tariff, but half the quota is reserved for cars under C$35,000, above Tesla’s price range. Tesla and Syrah Resources also extended a graphite supply deadline to March 16, 2026.

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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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