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Stock Market 15 January 2026

Meta stock drops as Reality Labs layoffs and Wikipedia AI deal put costs in focus

Meta stock drops as Reality Labs layoffs and Wikipedia AI deal put costs in focus

Meta Platforms shares fell 2.4% to $615.52 Thursday after the company cut about 1,500 jobs in its Reality Labs unit, shifting investment from metaverse projects to AI and wearables. Earthjustice urged regulators to review Meta’s $27 billion Louisiana data center deal, citing a lease arrangement that could let Meta exit with minimal cost. Wikimedia Foundation announced licensing deals with Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon for AI training.
Nvidia stock slips as China blocks H200 chips and Washington adds new tariff risk

Nvidia stock slips as China blocks H200 chips and Washington adds new tariff risk

Nvidia shares fell 1.5% to $183.14 early Thursday after reports that Chinese customs were told to block the company’s H200 AI chips. Washington has authorized H200 exports to China with new conditions, including third-party testing and tariffs. Chinese tech firms were reportedly advised not to buy the chips unless necessary. Investors await further guidance and Nvidia’s earnings on February 25.
15 January 2026
Microsoft stock drops as Swiss antitrust probe, Wikipedia AI deals stack up ahead of earnings

Microsoft stock drops as Swiss antitrust probe, Wikipedia AI deals stack up ahead of earnings

Microsoft shares fell 2.4% to $459.38 in early New York trading Thursday after Switzerland’s competition commission opened a preliminary probe into its licensing fees. The Invesco QQQ dropped 1%. Microsoft said it would cooperate with Swiss regulators. Investors are watching for AI-related expenses and new licensing deals ahead of Microsoft’s Jan. 28 earnings report.
Tesla stock slides as Musk shifts Full Self-Driving to subscription-only, with earnings looming

Tesla stock slides as Musk shifts Full Self-Driving to subscription-only, with earnings looming

Tesla shares fell 1.8% to $439.20 Thursday morning after CEO Elon Musk said the Full Self-Driving feature will shift to a $99/month subscription model, ending the $8,000 purchase option after Feb. 14. The move comes as U.S. regulators investigate 2.88 million Teslas with FSD. Tesla also agreed to mediation in a federal lawsuit over alleged workplace harassment at its Fremont plant.
Bank of America stock slides before the bell after earnings — what traders watch next

Bank of America stock slides before the bell after earnings — what traders watch next

Bank of America shares fell 3.7% to $52.48 in Thursday premarket trading, extending losses after beating fourth-quarter profit forecasts. The drop comes as investors weigh Federal Reserve rate uncertainty and a proposed 10% cap on credit card interest rates. The bank reported $7.6 billion in net income and reaffirmed its 2026 outlook. U.S. jobless claims fell by 9,000 to 198,000 last week, below expectations.
Amazon stock dips despite new AWS Europe “sovereign cloud” push

Amazon stock dips despite new AWS Europe “sovereign cloud” push

Amazon shares fell 2.5% to $236.65 early Thursday after AWS launched a Europe-only “sovereign cloud” and the company said it would appeal an Italian antitrust fine. The new cloud service will operate separately from U.S. regions, with its first data center under construction in Germany. Investors remain cautious amid legal risks and lack of details on customer adoption.
Denison Mines stock pops again as new price-target data lands and Phoenix permit clock ticks

Denison Mines stock pops again as new price-target data lands and Phoenix permit clock ticks

Denison Mines shares rose about 4% in U.S. premarket trading Thursday, reaching $3.49. The average one-year price target increased to $3.69, according to Nasdaq.com. Investors are watching for federal approval to begin construction at Denison’s Phoenix uranium project in Saskatchewan. Denison’s cash and investments total over $700 million as of September 2025.
Taylor Wimpey stock swings after 2026 margin warning as traders look to March results

Taylor Wimpey stock swings after 2026 margin warning as traders look to March results

Taylor Wimpey warned its 2026 operating margin will fall below the 11% forecast for 2025 and cut its 2025 profit outlook to about £420 million. Shares closed down 0.1% at 103.8p after an earlier 5% drop. The company cited weaker demand, especially from first-time buyers, and softer pricing on bulk deals. Investors are watching spring demand and full-year guidance due March 5.
Buffalo drivers get a new warning: 2027 Kensington Expressway bridge repairs could bring detours

Buffalo drivers get a new warning: 2027 Kensington Expressway bridge repairs could bring detours

New York State plans to start repairs on five bridges over Route 33 in Buffalo and Cheektowaga as early as spring 2027, officials told residents at a public meeting Wednesday. The project will require off-site detours during some phases. Work includes replacing bridge bearings, rails, and fences, and sealing concrete. The state is gathering public feedback ahead of construction.
15 January 2026
Boston Scientific’s $14.5B Penumbra buy: $374-a-share deal lifts PEN stock before the open

Boston Scientific’s $14.5B Penumbra buy: $374-a-share deal lifts PEN stock before the open

Boston Scientific will acquire Penumbra for about $14.5 billion, offering $374 per share in cash and stock. Penumbra shares rose more than 13% premarket, with the bid representing a 19.3% premium to the previous close. The deal expands Boston Scientific’s reach in catheter-based clot removal and neurovascular devices. Penumbra CEO Adam Elsesser will join Boston Scientific’s board.
15 January 2026
Unity stock ticks up in premarket after sharp slide as Feb. 11 earnings date lands

Unity stock ticks up in premarket after sharp slide as Feb. 11 earnings date lands

Unity Software shares rose about 1% to $42.45 in premarket trading Thursday, recovering part of an 8% drop from the previous session. The company said it will report fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings before the market opens on Feb. 11. Trading volume surged Wednesday as the stock hit an intraday low of $40.76. Investors await new guidance amid recent volatility.
Shopify stock in focus after 6% slide as Wayfair joins Google’s AI checkout protocol

Shopify stock in focus after 6% slide as Wayfair joins Google’s AI checkout protocol

Shopify shares fell 5.9% to $157.51 Wednesday amid a broad tech selloff, with the stock active premarket as Wayfair announced adoption of Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol, co-developed with Shopify, for AI-powered checkout. Google said the protocol will soon enable direct purchases via its AI search and Gemini app, with PayPal integration planned. Traders await U.S. jobless claims and major bank earnings Thursday morning.
Micron (MU) stock jumps before the bell as TSMC outlook sparks chip rally

Micron (MU) stock jumps before the bell as TSMC outlook sparks chip rally

Micron shares rose 3.1% to $343.67 in premarket trading Thursday, tracking gains across semiconductor stocks after Taiwan Semiconductor’s strong results. SK Hynix announced accelerated HBM production to meet AI-driven memory demand. Retail investors increased bets on memory stocks in January. Micron’s annual shareholder meeting is set for 10 a.m. MST, with several governance items up for vote.
Lithium price jitters meet Washington’s stockpile push — why Albemarle, SQM are up premarket

Lithium price jitters meet Washington’s stockpile push — why Albemarle, SQM are up premarket

U.S.-listed lithium stocks rose in premarket trading after lawmakers proposed a $2.5 billion fund for a critical-minerals reserve. Albemarle gained 0.4%, SQM jumped 2.7%, and Lithium Americas climbed 3.6%. In China, spot lithium carbonate prices fell to 160,260 yuan per ton Thursday after futures surged earlier in January.

Stock Market Today

  • March 20: Indian Markets Rebound on Easing Oil Prices and Global Sentiment
    March 20, 2026, 3:10 PM EDT. Indian equity markets showed resilience on March 20, with the BSE Sensex rising 325 points to 74,532 and the Nifty 50 climbing over 112 points above 23,100. Easing crude oil prices and hopes of tension de-escalation in the Middle East lifted sentiment amid a cautious backdrop. IT and PSU banks led sector gains, while midcaps and smallcaps saw moderate advances. However, pressure on heavyweight HDFC Bank lingered due to governance concerns. Persistent headwinds include net selling by foreign investors, a weakening rupee near a record low of 93 per USD, and elevated oil prices above $110 per barrel. Global markets were mixed; gold rose over 1%, signaling safe-haven demand, while India's 10-year bond yield inched up. Market watchers expect consolidation with volatility linked to oil, global policy, and geopolitical risks.
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