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Stock Market 15 January 2026

Lam Research stock rises after hours as TSMC capex signal and analyst upgrades lift chip tools

Lam Research stock rises after hours as TSMC capex signal and analyst upgrades lift chip tools

Lam Research shares jumped 4.2% to $217.47 in after-hours trading Thursday, following broker upgrades and TSMC’s announcement of higher 2026 spending plans. Applied Materials, KLA, and U.S.-listed TSMC shares also posted strong gains. Wells Fargo, RBC Capital, Stifel, Morgan Stanley, and Barclays all raised price targets for Lam, citing robust demand in wafer-fab equipment and AI-related growth.
Dow Jones today: Index jumps nearly 300 points as Goldman earnings and TSMC outlook lift Wall Street

Dow Jones today: Index jumps nearly 300 points as Goldman earnings and TSMC outlook lift Wall Street

The Dow Jones closed up 292.81 points at 49,442.44 on Thursday, ending a two-day slide as strong bank earnings and Taiwan Semiconductor’s bullish outlook lifted sentiment. Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and BlackRock all beat profit forecasts. Chip stocks rebounded after Taiwan Semiconductor projected nearly 30% revenue growth for 2026. Weekly jobless claims fell to 198,000, signaling continued labor market stability.
Goldman Sachs stock jumps after earnings beat and dividend hike — here’s what moved GS

Goldman Sachs stock jumps after earnings beat and dividend hike — here’s what moved GS

Goldman Sachs shares rose 4.6% to $975.86 in after-hours trading Thursday after the bank posted quarterly earnings of $14.01 per share on $13.45 billion in revenue, beating estimates. The company raised its quarterly dividend to $4.50 per share. Net earnings reached $4.62 billion, with Global Banking & Markets contributing $10.41 billion in revenue. Operating costs increased due to higher compensation and transaction expenses.
C3.ai stock slides after-hours as Siebel’s $7 million share sale hits SEC filing

C3.ai stock slides after-hours as Siebel’s $7 million share sale hits SEC filing

C3.ai shares fell 2.7% to $13.53 in after-hours trading Thursday after Executive Chairman Thomas Siebel sold 522,175 shares for about $7.1 million under a prearranged 10b5-1 plan, according to an SEC filing. The stock remains down over 60% from its 52-week high. Investors are watching for more insider filings and the company’s next earnings report, expected March 3.
15 January 2026
Netflix stock slips after hours as Sony film deal lands and Warner bid fight heats up

Netflix stock slips after hours as Sony film deal lands and Warner bid fight heats up

Netflix shares fell 0.6% to $88.05 in after-hours trading after announcing a multi-year global film licensing deal with Sony Pictures. A Delaware judge denied Paramount Skydance’s request to fast-track its lawsuit over Warner Bros Discovery’s preference for Netflix’s takeover bid. Investors are focused on Netflix’s January 20 earnings and updates on the Warner deal. Financial terms of the Sony agreement were not disclosed.
Talen Energy stock jumps after $3.45 billion natural-gas plant deal lifts PJM bet

Talen Energy stock jumps after $3.45 billion natural-gas plant deal lifts PJM bet

Talen Energy shares surged 11.8% to $419.07 in after-hours trading Thursday after announcing a $3.45 billion deal to buy 2.6 GW of gas-fired power plants from Energy Capital Partners. The purchase, paid with $2.55 billion in cash and $900 million in stock, nearly doubles Talen’s projected annual output. Investors are watching financing and regulatory approvals. Energy Capital Partners will become a major shareholder.
15 January 2026
Bitcoin price slides near $95,500 as Senate crypto bill stalls; Coinbase, Strategy shares drop

Bitcoin price slides near $95,500 as Senate crypto bill stalls; Coinbase, Strategy shares drop

Bitcoin fell 2% to $95,528 in late trading, pulling Coinbase down 6.5%, Strategy 4.7%, and Marathon Digital 3.9%. The Senate Banking Committee abruptly delayed a key session on crypto market rules after Coinbase’s CEO opposed the bill. The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF slipped 2.6%. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $711 million in net inflows on Jan. 14 and $484 million on Jan. 13.
SLV stock slides after-hours as silver price cools from record highs — what traders watch next

SLV stock slides after-hours as silver price cools from record highs — what traders watch next

iShares Silver Trust (SLV) fell 1.4% in after-hours trading Thursday as spot silver slipped 0.3% to $92.50 an ounce, retreating from a record $93.57. The dollar strengthened after U.S. jobless claims and a calmer stance from President Trump on Iran. Investors await upcoming U.S. data and the Federal Reserve’s January 27-28 policy meeting.
Morgan Stanley stock jumps nearly 6% after earnings beat as deal fees rebound

Morgan Stanley stock jumps nearly 6% after earnings beat as deal fees rebound

Morgan Stanley shares rose 5.8% to $191.23 in after-hours trading Thursday after fourth-quarter profit beat estimates. Investment banking revenue jumped 47% to $2.41 billion, boosted by a rebound in debt underwriting and deal activity. Executives cited a strong deal pipeline but warned of geopolitical and macroeconomic risks. Wealth management revenue climbed 13% to $8.43 billion.
Strategy Inc stock drops as Senate crypto bill delay hits bitcoin — what investors watch next

Strategy Inc stock drops as Senate crypto bill delay hits bitcoin — what investors watch next

Strategy Inc. (MSTR) fell 4.7% to $170.91 Thursday as bitcoin slid 2% late in the session and crypto stocks dropped. The U.S. Senate Banking Committee postponed debate on a crypto market-structure bill after Coinbase’s CEO criticized the draft. Coinbase shares dropped 6.5%, Robinhood 7.8%. Strategy will report fourth-quarter results after markets close Feb. 5.
Eli Lilly stock slides after FDA pushes obesity pill decision to April 10

Eli Lilly stock slides after FDA pushes obesity pill decision to April 10

Eli Lilly shares fell 3.8% to $1,032.97 in after-hours trading after the FDA delayed its decision on the company’s obesity pill to April 10. A Texas compounding pharmacy filed a new lawsuit against Lilly and Novo Nordisk, alleging efforts to block access to cheaper alternatives. Investors are watching Lilly’s Feb. 4 earnings call and the FDA’s April decision as key dates.
Dow, S&P 500 rebound as TSMC sparks chip rally and big-bank earnings lift Wall Street

Dow, S&P 500 rebound as TSMC sparks chip rally and big-bank earnings lift Wall Street

TSMC reported a 35% jump in quarterly profit and forecast 2026 revenue growth near 30%, lifting chip stocks and pushing the S&P 500 up 0.26%. Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs beat earnings estimates on strong investment banking and trading. Oil fell 4.6% to $59.19 after Trump’s comments eased supply fears. BlackRock’s assets under management hit a record $14 trillion.
Penumbra stock pops after Boston Scientific’s $14.5 billion buyout — what PEN investors watch next

Penumbra stock pops after Boston Scientific’s $14.5 billion buyout — what PEN investors watch next

Penumbra shares jumped 11.8% to $350.49 in after-hours trading Thursday after Boston Scientific announced a $14.5 billion cash-and-stock acquisition valuing Penumbra at $374 per share. The deal requires Penumbra shareholder approval and antitrust clearance. Penumbra posted preliminary Q4 revenue growth of over 21% year-over-year. Traders focused on the deal spread and closing risks.
15 January 2026
AMAT stock jumps after TSMC ups spending plan; Barclays upgrade adds lift

AMAT stock jumps after TSMC ups spending plan; Barclays upgrade adds lift

Applied Materials shares rose 5.7% to $319.08 in after-hours trading Thursday after TSMC projected up to $56 billion in 2026 capital spending. Barclays upgraded Applied to Overweight and raised its price target to $360. Wells Fargo also lifted its target. Investors are watching for Applied’s Feb. 12 earnings, focusing on orders, memory demand, and China exposure.
Meta stock rises after-hours as Wikipedia AI training deals put data costs back in focus

Meta stock rises after-hours as Wikipedia AI training deals put data costs back in focus

Meta Platforms shares rose 0.9% to $620.80 in after-hours trading Thursday after Wikipedia named Meta as a partner in new AI content training deals. COO Javier Olivan sold 517 shares at $653 each, according to a recent filing. Two dump truck drivers were arrested by ICE at a Meta data center construction site in Louisiana. Meta reports earnings Jan. 28.

Stock Market Today

  • Nifty50 and Sensex End Higher on March 20, 2026; IT, PSU Banks, Metals Lead Gains
    March 20, 2026, 10:02 AM EDT. India's benchmark indices closed higher on March 20, 2026. The BSE Sensex rose 0.44% to 74,533 points, and the NSE Nifty gained 0.49% to 23,114. Strong buying in IT, PSU banks and metal stocks buoyed the market despite fuel price hikes and geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Top gainers included Tech Mahindra (3.30%), Tata Steel (3.29%) and Infosys (2.88%), while Hindalco (-2.55%) and HDFC Bank (-2.23%) led declines. Brent crude oil climbed 1.88% to $110.7 a barrel amid the Israel-Iran conflict. Sector-wise, PSU Bank (+2.19%), IT and metal stocks advanced solidly, but financial services and private banks softened. Market breadth was positive with 2,458 stocks rising, reflecting relief-driven buying amid volatile conditions.
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