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Stock Market News 16 January 2026

Archer Aviation stock climbs nearly 4% as unusual call options pick up; Needham sticks with Buy

Archer Aviation stock climbs nearly 4% as unusual call options pick up; Needham sticks with Buy

Archer Aviation shares rose about 4% to $9.21 on Friday amid a surge in unusual call options activity and a reiterated Buy rating from Needham with a $10 target. Joby Aviation and Vertical Aerospace also posted gains. Archer’s “Midnight” eVTOL awaits further FAA approvals before commercial flights. The company’s next earnings report is expected around Feb. 26, according to MarketBeat.
16 January 2026
TSMC stock today: Blowout earnings meet a new U.S.-Taiwan trade deal — what happens next

TSMC stock today: Blowout earnings meet a new U.S.-Taiwan trade deal — what happens next

TSMC’s U.S.-listed shares rose 0.3% to $342.50 Friday after a 4.4% surge Thursday, driven by strong Q4 earnings and a new U.S.-Taiwan trade deal cutting chip tariffs. The company reported NT$505.74 billion in Q4 net income and expects up to $35.8 billion in Q1 revenue. TSMC pledged $100 billion U.S. investment for 2025 under the agreement. January sales figures are due Feb. 10.
Vistra (VST) stock slides as White House PJM price-cap plan hits power producers

Vistra (VST) stock slides as White House PJM price-cap plan hits power producers

Vistra shares fell 6.8% to $167.91 Friday morning, leading declines among independent power producers after a report on possible PJM auction price caps. Constellation Energy dropped 9.6% and Talen Energy slid 9.0%. Governors in PJM states plan to sign a deal at the White House imposing two-year auction price caps and shifting more grid costs to data center operators, according to Reuters.
Super Micro (SMCI) stock jumps on ‘dirt cheap’ valuation buzz even as margin fears linger

Super Micro (SMCI) stock jumps on ‘dirt cheap’ valuation buzz even as margin fears linger

Super Micro Computer shares rose about 6% in early trading Friday after bullish analyst notes, despite ongoing concerns over margins and execution. Goldman Sachs initiated coverage with a sell rating and a $26 target, while Mizuho cut its target to $31. Recent reports cite strong AI server demand but warn of margin pressures and negative free cash flow. Retail investor interest is rising, with YouTube commentary drawing tens of thousands of views.
16 January 2026
Walmart stock slips as CEO shake-up lands ahead of Nasdaq-100 entry

Walmart stock slips as CEO shake-up lands ahead of Nasdaq-100 entry

Walmart shares fell 0.3% to $118.82 after the company named David Guggina CEO of its U.S. business, with John Furner set to become overall CEO later this month. Chris Nicholas was appointed head of international, and Latriece Watkins will lead Sam’s Club U.S. Walmart joins the Nasdaq-100 on Jan. 20. Fourth-quarter earnings are scheduled for Feb. 19.
16 January 2026
Salesforce stock slips again as AI “Cowork” jitters hit software names — what to watch next

Salesforce stock slips again as AI “Cowork” jitters hit software names — what to watch next

Salesforce shares fell 2% Friday to $228.57, underperforming the tech sector as investors worried that new AI agents could pressure subscription pricing. The decline weighed on the Dow, with Salesforce and UnitedHealth dragging the index lower. Analysts cited Anthropic’s product launches as a trigger for the sector’s selloff. Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff said AI tools have kept engineering headcount flat while boosting productivity.
Denison Mines stock jumps with uranium names as Phoenix approvals come into focus

Denison Mines stock jumps with uranium names as Phoenix approvals come into focus

Denison Mines shares rose about 4.1% to $3.70 Friday morning, trading as high as $3.80, as uranium stocks advanced. Cameco gained 3.8% and Uranium Energy jumped 4.6%. Investors are watching for final approvals on Denison’s Phoenix uranium mine in Canada, which could start construction this year. Around 7.3 million Denison shares changed hands by mid-morning.
Intel stock slips from $50 high as Citi turns neutral and earnings near

Intel stock slips from $50 high as Citi turns neutral and earnings near

Intel shares fell 0.6% to $48.05 Friday morning, retreating from a $50.15 high, even as chip stocks broadly rallied. Citi, Barclays, RBC, and Loop Capital all raised price targets ahead of Intel’s earnings next week, citing foundry opportunities and advanced packaging shortages at TSMC. The iShares Semiconductor ETF rose 2.1%. Investors await Intel’s results amid heightened competition and new U.S.-Taiwan chip deals.

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Bradesco stock drops on 2026 guidance — what BBDC4 investors watch next week

Bradesco stock drops on 2026 guidance — what BBDC4 investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Bradesco’s preferred shares fell 2.55% to 20.61 reais Friday after the bank issued 2026 guidance pointing to slower growth in some areas. Fourth-quarter recurring net income rose 20.6% to 6.5 billion reais, with 2025 ROAE at 15.2%. The Ibovespa closed up 0.45%. Bradesco ADRs ended down 0.5% at $3.98 in New York.
Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

7 February 2026
Stellantis shares plunged 23.7% to $7.28 Friday after the company disclosed about €22.2 billion in charges tied to a reset of its electric-vehicle strategy and said it will skip its 2026 dividend. The automaker flagged a preliminary net loss of €19–21 billion for the second half of 2025. Shares rose 1.6% in late after-hours trading. Investors await Feb. 26 results and a May 21 Investor Day.
Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

7 February 2026
Intel shares rose 4.87% to $50.59 Friday, trailing gains by Nvidia and Broadcom as chip stocks rallied. Sources said Intel and AMD warned Chinese customers of longer waits and higher prices for some server CPUs, with Intel lead times reaching six months. Intel said China accounts for over 20% of its revenue. Investors await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
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