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Stock Market News 15 January 2026 - 16 January 2026

UnitedHealth stock climbs as UnitedHealthcare rolls out fast-pay Medicare Advantage pilot for rural hospitals

UnitedHealth stock climbs as UnitedHealthcare rolls out fast-pay Medicare Advantage pilot for rural hospitals

NEW YORK, Jan 15, 2026, 18:09 EST — After-hours Shares of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated climbed $3.95, or 1.2%, to close at $338.96 on Thursday, beating the modest gains seen across the broader market. Attention turned back to the company’s government-backed insurance segment, where shifts in payment schedules, medical expenses, and policy changes can quickly alter market sentiment. UnitedHealthcare on Wednesday kicked off a six-month pilot to speed up Medicare Advantage payments for select independent rural hospitals in Oklahoma, Idaho, Minnesota, and Missouri. The goal: slash collection times to less than 15 days, down from under 30. The move comes as
KLA stock jumps after TSMC capex signal and fresh Wall Street upgrades — what investors watch next

KLA stock jumps after TSMC capex signal and fresh Wall Street upgrades — what investors watch next

New York, January 15, 2026, 18:10 EST — After-hours KLA Corp shares climbed 7.7% to $1,544.96 in after-hours trading Thursday, following a session that saw the stock fluctuate between $1,487.53 and $1,571.19. The boost came after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co exceeded expectations and raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $52 billion-$56 billion. That increase sparked fresh optimism about chipmaking investments, with some analysts suggesting it could ease concerns over a slowdown in AI-driven demand. “The market has underestimated again how large is the demand for AI, and the implementation is going faster than everybody expected,” said Han Dieperink, chief
Visa stock dips after UK fee-cap ruling as stablecoin push builds into earnings

Visa stock dips after UK fee-cap ruling as stablecoin push builds into earnings

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 17:59 EST — After-hours Visa Inc (V) shares dipped 0.4% in after-hours trading Thursday, following a UK court ruling against Visa, Mastercard, and British fintech Revolut. Judge John Cavanagh upheld the Payments Systems Regulator’s authority to cap cross-border card fees, citing concerns that interchange fees were “unduly high.” David Geale, PSR managing director, said the judgment “confirms our powers to ensure card payment costs are fair for UK businesses and consumers.” Visa, meanwhile, cautioned that such caps could “negatively impact the value people and businesses receive” from card payments. (Reuters) The ruling comes at a
Boston Scientific (BSX) stock drops after $14.5B Penumbra deal; FDA nod and earnings date ahead

Boston Scientific (BSX) stock drops after $14.5B Penumbra deal; FDA nod and earnings date ahead

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 18:09 (ET) — After-hours update. Shares of Boston Scientific Corp (NYSE: BSX) dropped roughly 4% Thursday following its deal to acquire blood-clot treatment company Penumbra. Boston Scientific’s stock slipped $3.75, closing near $90.03 in late U.S. trading. Meanwhile, Penumbra (NYSE: PEN) surged around 12%, reaching $350.49. Boston Scientific announced it will pay $374 per Penumbra share in a mix of cash and stock, putting the deal’s value at about $14.5 billion. CEO Mike Mahoney described the acquisition as a chance to break into fast-growing vascular segments, leveraging Penumbra’s mechanical thrombectomy catheters—devices designed to remove blood
Rocket Lab stock slips on KeyBanc downgrade as insider sale filing lands

Rocket Lab stock slips on KeyBanc downgrade as insider sale filing lands

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 17:56 EST — After-hours Shares of Rocket Lab Corporation slipped Thursday following a downgrade from KeyBanc, halting a recent rally that had drawn attention to the space company’s valuation. The stock closed down 1.13% at $90.76 and later dipped another 0.53% to $90.28 in after-hours trading. (Investing.com) The downgrade hits hard because Rocket Lab is now seen as a high-beta proxy for “space-and-defense” enthusiasm, with its shares acting like they depend on fresh catalysts. In that environment, one company’s pullback can spark rapid selling. This follows a steep climb that leaves minimal margin for missteps,
Springview Holdings (SPHL) stock jumps 674% on Singapore solar housing tie-up, then slips after-hours

Springview Holdings (SPHL) stock jumps 674% on Singapore solar housing tie-up, then slips after-hours

New York, January 15, 2026, 17:48 EST — After-hours Springview Holdings Ltd shares closed up about 674% on Thursday and eased in after-hours trading after the Singapore construction group flagged a new solar push for its housing projects. The stock ended at $17.41 and was down 8.1% at $16 as of 5:45 p.m. EST. (StockAnalysis) Turnover was anything but normal. The stock swung between $6.08 and $25.11 and traded about 112.5 million shares, versus an average volume of about 38,898, according to SoFi data. (SoFi) The catalyst was a memorandum of understanding — essentially a non-binding outline — between Springview’s
Spotify stock falls after Premium price hike to $12.99 — what SPOT investors watch next

Spotify stock falls after Premium price hike to $12.99 — what SPOT investors watch next

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 17:40 ET — Trading in the after-hours session. Spotify Technology S.A. (SPOT) slid 3.9% to $508.04 in after-hours Thursday following the announcement that its monthly Premium plan price will jump $1 to $12.99 in the U.S. The hike also affects Estonia and Latvia, kicking in on users’ billing dates starting February. (Reuters) Spotify’s growth hinges on just two paths now: boosting paying users or squeezing more value from each one. That $1 uptick is a straightforward test of its pricing power, with no fresh product launch to distract. Investors are keeping an eye on churn
Salesforce stock drops after-hours as AI-agent scare hangs over new Davos, Google moves

Salesforce stock drops after-hours as AI-agent scare hangs over new Davos, Google moves

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 17:44 EST — After-hours. Salesforce (CRM) shares fell 2.5% to $233.53 in after-hours trading on Thursday, keeping the cloud software maker in the crosshairs of a broader pullback in the sector. The selling has been tied this week to new worries that autonomous AI tools could start eating into some everyday workplace apps. For Salesforce, the debate cuts both ways. The company has been pushing “AI agents” — software designed to take steps on a user’s behalf, not just answer questions — as a new product line, and investors want to see who captures the
Reddit stock slides after-hours as ‘mixed’ ad checks sting, Digg reboot adds fresh noise

Reddit stock slides after-hours as ‘mixed’ ad checks sting, Digg reboot adds fresh noise

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 17:45 EST — After-hours Shares of Reddit dropped 9.4% to $228.75 in after-hours trading Thursday, deepening a steep sell-off as investors digested a cautious outlook on advertising demand in the near term. On Thursday, the company announced it will report fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results after the market closes on Feb. 5, followed by a conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET. This sets the stage for renewed focus on “ad momentum” in the coming weeks for a stock known for its volatile swings. (Stock Titan) RBC Capital Markets analyst Brad Erickson said ad checks with
AppLovin stock slides again even after Evercore calls it ‘dominant’ — what traders are watching next

AppLovin stock slides again even after Evercore calls it ‘dominant’ — what traders are watching next

NEW YORK, Jan 15, 2026, 17:42 ET — After-hours AppLovin Corp shares dipped once more on Thursday, ending the day 1.8% lower at $606.99, following a steep 7.6% tumble on Wednesday. (Yahoo Finance) The recent drop is significant since AppLovin has been behaving like a momentum stock — fast surges followed by steep falls. Just two sessions can inflict serious damage, especially with investors jittery over big-tech valuations and the direction of ad spending this quarter. AppLovin’s stock, which surged roughly 104% in 2025, has hit a rough patch in early 2026. The price action has been volatile recently. (Barron’s)
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

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 17:24 EST — After-hours Lam Research shares climbed 4.2% to $217.47 in after-hours trading Thursday, buoyed by strength in semiconductor equipment stocks and a flurry of broker upgrades that thrust the company back into the spotlight. The picture shifted quickly after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co revealed higher spending plans for 2026, a key indicator for chipmaking equipment. CEO C.C. Wei warned of risks despite the bold investment push: “We’re also very nervous about it. If we did not do it carefully, that would be a disaster for TSMC.” (Reuters) For Lam, the stakes are high
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

New York, January 15, 2026, 17:04 EST — After-hours The Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI) broke a two-day losing streak on Thursday, climbing 292.81 points, or 0.60%, to finish at 49,442.44. Strong bank earnings and a boost in chip stocks, fueled by Taiwan Semiconductor’s upbeat forecast, lifted the index. “It’s been growth, tech or bust,” said Longbow Asset Management CEO Jake Dollarhide, highlighting renewed interest in banks and “old-school industrials.” (Reuters) The shift is significant as the market tests whether it can push higher without relying on a handful of tech giants. Reuters noted a rotation into industrials, healthcare, and

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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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