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Stock Market News 16 January 2026

Applied Materials stock rises as Barclays upgrade meets TSMC’s plan to spend up to $56 billion

Applied Materials stock rises as Barclays upgrade meets TSMC’s plan to spend up to $56 billion

New York, January 16, 2026, 11:52 ET — Regular session Applied Materials (AMAT) shares climbed 1.8% to $324.85 in late morning trading Friday, pushing higher on a rally in chip-equipment stocks following a Barclays upgrade and new signs that major chipmakers intend to maintain their spending. The stock hit an intraday peak of $330.14. The move matters now because investors are fixated on one key question for 2026: will chipmakers continue splurging on new plants and the gear they require? Capital expenditure, or capex, refers to the funds companies allocate for factories and equipment. Higher capex often means more orders
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Rocket Lab stock jumps on Morgan Stanley upgrade as KeyBanc warns the rally may be “priced in”

Rocket Lab stock jumps on Morgan Stanley upgrade as KeyBanc warns the rally may be “priced in”

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 11:48 EST Rocket Lab shares jumped on Friday following a Morgan Stanley upgrade that also boosted the price target. The move adds fuel to what’s already been one of the market’s more volatile momentum plays. (Investors.com) The upgrade came after the stock had already surged over the past year, even as some on Wall Street took a more cautious view. “What more do you want?” KeyBanc analysts led by Michael Leshock questioned this week when they downgraded Rocket Lab to “sector weight,” a neutral rating that basically means “hold.” (MarketWatch) Morgan Stanley analyst Kristine Liwag
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Adobe stock drops again as AI pricing worries grow — here’s what traders watch next

Adobe stock drops again as AI pricing worries grow — here’s what traders watch next

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 11:57 AM EST — Regular session Adobe shares fell about 2% to around $298 in midday trading on Friday, extending a choppy week for the software maker as investors weighed fresh doubts about how fast it can turn its AI push into durable growth. The stock move matters because Adobe has become a test case for a wider question hanging over big software: whether generative AI makes creation tools cheaper and more interchangeable, and whether customers will still pay premium subscription prices for the old stack. Traders have also been using Adobe as a proxy
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Argan stock jumps nearly 14% as insiders’ filings land and dividend dates loom

Argan stock jumps nearly 14% as insiders’ filings land and dividend dates loom

New York, January 16, 2026, 11:33 ET — Regular session Argan, Inc. shares surged almost 14% on Friday, climbing $45.69 to hit $375.35 in late morning trading. The NYSE-listed contractor bounced back from an early low of $330.34, closing in on its session peak. Why it matters now: the rally arrives alongside new insider-trading disclosures, just as Argan faces a packed calendar — dividend deadlines, possible insider sales, and the typical year-end positioning for a stock that’s been volatile on sparse news. The filings alone don’t clarify Friday’s surge, but they offer fresh clues for traders tracking the stock’s momentum
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Redwire stock jumps 12% as AE Industrial-linked holder discloses $150 million share sale

Redwire stock jumps 12% as AE Industrial-linked holder discloses $150 million share sale

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 11:38 EST — Regular session Redwire Corporation shares climbed on Friday, adding to a choppy run for the space and defense technology company as investors digested a fresh disclosure of large shareholder selling. The stock was up $1.32, or about 12.2%, at $12.18 in late morning trade, after swinging between $10.60 and $12.44. The move matters because Redwire’s stock has been trading like a liquidity story. When a big holder sells in size, it can add a near-term supply overhang — and just as quickly, a block can clear and shift the tone. Friday’s jump
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Ondas (ONDS) stock price swings after investor day lifts 2026 revenue target

Ondas (ONDS) stock price swings after investor day lifts 2026 revenue target

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 11:31 AM EST — Regular session Shares of Ondas Holdings Inc slipped 1.8% to $12.59 in late morning trading on Friday. The company raised its 2026 revenue guidance to a range of $170 million to $180 million ahead of an investor day webcast. Ondas also flagged preliminary 2025 revenue between $47.6 million and $49.6 million, with a pro-forma cash balance topping $1.5 billion. Its backlog, representing orders not yet booked as revenue, stood at $65.3 million. The stock fluctuated from $12.37 to $14.20 and saw roughly 82.4 million shares change hands. The update matters because
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Lam Research stock rises in regular trade as Wells Fargo upgrade and TSMC capex lift chip-gear names

Lam Research stock rises in regular trade as Wells Fargo upgrade and TSMC capex lift chip-gear names

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 11:55 AM EST — Regular session Lam Research shares climbed 3.3% to $224.57 in late morning trading, extending gains across chip-equipment stocks following positive cues from major clients and a new upgrade from Wall Street. The stock has tracked chipmakers’ capital spending closely, with investors quick to jump on any sign of increased tool orders in 2026. This week saw a boost from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co raising its spending forecast and offering a more positive outlook on memory demand. Why it matters now: Lam supplies wafer fabrication equipment—the costly, high-tech machines chipmakers rely on
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Bank of America stock today: BAC steadies after earnings beat — the Fed is the next test

Bank of America stock today: BAC steadies after earnings beat — the Fed is the next test

New York, January 16, 2026, 11:24 EST — Regular session Bank of America Corp shares were up 0.2% at $52.71 in late morning trade on Friday, a modest bounce after a choppy reaction to the bank’s quarterly report earlier this week. The focus now is on rates, not the headline earnings beat. Investors are already looking toward the Federal Reserve’s next policy meeting on January 27-28, which is a big input into how banks price loans and what they pay depositors. (Federal Reserve) On Wednesday, Bank of America shares fell nearly 3.2% after the bank said it expected first-quarter net
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Ford stock slips on report of BYD hybrid-battery talks as politics crowd the trade

Ford stock slips on report of BYD hybrid-battery talks as politics crowd the trade

New York, January 16, 2026, 11:13 ET — During the regular session Ford Motor shares slipped about 0.9% to $13.68 on Friday following a report that the automaker is in talks with China’s BYD over a battery supply deal for certain hybrid models. (https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/F/) (https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/ford-byd-talks-hybrid-vehicle-battery-deal-wsj-reports-2026-01-15/) The chatter matters now because Ford is pushing harder into hybrids — gas-electric models — to protect margins amid a slowdown in full electric adoption. Batteries remain a major expense even for hybrids, and securing supply deals could heavily influence pricing and production strategies. This comes at a sensitive time for manufacturers operating internationally. Any
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IREN stock price jumps nearly 9% as crypto miners rally on AI data-center pivot

IREN stock price jumps nearly 9% as crypto miners rally on AI data-center pivot

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 11:26 EST — Regular session IREN Limited shares jumped 8.6% to $56.35 in late-morning trading on Friday, bouncing between $51.94 and $56.73 earlier. Bitcoin fell 1.7% to roughly $94,897, yet some U.S.-listed crypto miners like Riot Platforms, Marathon Digital, and CleanSpark posted gains. This shift is significant as miners are now being valued more for their data-center power and AI infrastructure capabilities than merely bitcoin prices. Traders have eagerly jumped on stocks that highlight “AI and high-performance computing” capacity, especially appealing to big tech firms facing tight power and space constraints. Riot, a key player
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Goldman Sachs stock dips after earnings beat and dividend hike as Fed meeting nears

Goldman Sachs stock dips after earnings beat and dividend hike as Fed meeting nears

New York, January 16, 2026, 11:14 EST — Regular session Goldman Sachs shares dipped on Friday, giving back part of the gains from the day before despite solid trading revenue. The stock slipped 0.9% to $967 by late morning, even as JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley edged slightly higher. The pullback is crucial as big banks push to assure investors that last year’s surge in deals and market activity will persist into 2026. Goldman, a key indicator for Wall Street trading and advisory work, faces a pivotal few weeks that will shape the outlook. Timing plays a role too. With rates
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Plug Power stock rises today as a critical share vote looms — what traders watch next

Plug Power stock rises today as a critical share vote looms — what traders watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 10:11 a.m. EST — Regular session Shares of Plug Power Inc rose roughly 2.4% to $2.32 on Friday morning. The stock kicked off at $2.27 and fluctuated between $2.22 and $2.32 during the session. Trading volume hit around 10.4 million shares. The modest bounce comes ahead of a key event: Plug has scheduled a special meeting for Jan. 29 where shareholders will decide on several proposals, including doubling the company’s authorized shares—from 1.5 billion to 3 billion. Plug described this move as “essential” for meeting financial commitments and preserving flexibility. The company also warned it
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Stock Market Today

RELX share price slides again as AI fears linger, results next week in focus

RELX share price slides again as AI fears linger, results next week in focus

7 February 2026
RELX closed down 4.6% at 2,145 pence in London on Friday, capping a volatile week ahead of its Feb. 12 full-year results. The company bought back 465,361 shares even as selling continued amid investor concerns over AI risks and pricing power. Peers Wolters Kluwer and Thomson Reuters also faced pressure. Markets await RELX’s outlook for 2026 trading.
Rio Tinto stock jumps as Glencore mega-merger is shelved; what to watch next week

Rio Tinto stock jumps as Glencore mega-merger is shelved; what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Rio Tinto’s U.S. shares closed up 2.5% at $93.37 Friday after the company ruled out a merger with Glencore, triggering a six-month “no-bid” lockout under UK takeover rules. Both companies cited disagreements over valuation. Attention now turns to Rio’s Feb. 19 results and iron ore prices, which fell below $100 a tonne amid weak Chinese demand.
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