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Stock Market News 15 January 2026

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.
Crude oil price tumbles on Iran de-escalation; USO stock slips before the bell

Crude oil price tumbles on Iran de-escalation; USO stock slips before the bell

Crude oil prices fell over 3% Thursday after President Trump said Iran’s protest crackdown was easing, reducing supply fears. Brent dropped to $64.33 a barrel, U.S. crude to $59.96. U.S. inventories rose by 3.4 million barrels last week, while gasoline stocks jumped 9 million. Tanker shipments hit 1.3 billion barrels, the highest since mid-2020, signaling supply is outpacing demand.
US stock futures today: TSMC lifts chip stocks as traders scan the U.S. economic calendar

US stock futures today: TSMC lifts chip stocks as traders scan the U.S. economic calendar

U.S. stock index futures rose early Thursday, led by a 0.74% jump in Nasdaq 100 contracts after TSMC’s record earnings and strong chip outlook. S&P 500 futures gained 0.32%, Dow futures edged up 0.06%. Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley will report earnings before the open. Weekly jobless claims and key regional factory surveys are due later this morning.
Oil prices tumble 4% on Trump Iran remarks, putting Exxon and Chevron in focus premarket

Oil prices tumble 4% on Trump Iran remarks, putting Exxon and Chevron in focus premarket

Brent crude dropped 4.27% to $63.68 a barrel and WTI fell 4.32% to $59.34 after President Trump said killings in Iran were ending, easing supply fears. U.S. crude stocks rose by 3.4 million barrels last week. Chevron and Exxon shares slipped in premarket trading after gains Wednesday. The U.S. completed initial Venezuelan oil sales tied to a $2 billion deal, with more expected.
ASML stock hits record high, clears $500B as TSMC lifts AI chip spending plan

ASML stock hits record high, clears $500B as TSMC lifts AI chip spending plan

ASML shares hit a record high Thursday, pushing its market value above $500 billion after TSMC announced a 2026 capital budget of up to $56 billion. ASML rose 4.3% by 0952 GMT, while U.S. chip tool makers also rallied. TSMC’s Q4 profit beat expectations, but its CEO warned of possible risks from an AI investment bubble. ASML reports earnings Jan. 28.
TSMC jolts Wall Street futures higher as chip stocks pop before the open

TSMC jolts Wall Street futures higher as chip stocks pop before the open

S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures rose Thursday after TSMC reported record fourth-quarter profit and raised its 2026 capital spending forecast to up to $56 billion. Applied Materials, Lam Research, and KLA jumped 5% to 6% premarket. Oil prices slid over 4% after Trump eased rhetoric on Iran. Major banks warned a proposed cap on credit card interest rates could restrict consumer lending.
Gold price slips from record high as GLD stock dips premarket; miners in focus

Gold price slips from record high as GLD stock dips premarket; miners in focus

Gold-backed stocks and ETFs slipped in U.S. premarket trading Thursday as spot gold retreated 0.4% to $4,602.99 an ounce, off Wednesday’s record. SPDR Gold Shares fell 0.3% to $424.68, while Newmont and Agnico Eagle also edged lower. The pullback followed signals from Washington of easing geopolitical tensions and a delay in new tariffs. Traders await U.S. data and the late January Fed meeting for direction.
UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits fresh record as Schroders jumps, Dunelm dives

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits fresh record as Schroders jumps, Dunelm dives

The FTSE 100 reached a new record on Thursday, rising 0.45% by mid-morning, while the FTSE 250 gained 0.7%. Asset managers and banks led the advance, with Schroders and Ashmore posting strong results. Dunelm plunged 16.6% after warning on profits. Official data showed UK GDP grew 0.3% in November.
Silver price stock SLV slips before the bell after record silver spike — what traders watch next

Silver price stock SLV slips before the bell after record silver spike — what traders watch next

SLV fell 2.5% to $82.44 in premarket trading Thursday after closing up 7.6% at $84.56 on Wednesday. Spot silver retreated to $89.97 from a record $93.57 as traders took profits. The pullback followed calmer geopolitical signals and a U.S. decision to delay mineral tariffs. U.S. jobless claims and import/export price data are due at 8:30 a.m. ET.
Dow Jones futures edge higher after TSMC forecast, with banks back in focus

Dow Jones futures edge higher after TSMC forecast, with banks back in focus

Dow Jones futures rose 0.06% early Thursday after TSMC projected strong growth and signaled plans to expand U.S. manufacturing. The Dow closed down 0.09% Wednesday, pressured by falling bank shares amid concerns over a proposed cap on credit-card rates. Wells Fargo dropped 4.6% after missing profit targets. Oil prices slid more than 2% in early Asian trading.

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Cadence Bank stock is stuck at $42.11 after Huntington deal — what CADE holders watch next week

Cadence Bank stock is stuck at $42.11 after Huntington deal — what CADE holders watch next week

7 February 2026
Cadence Bank shares have been delisted following Huntington Bancshares’ takeover, with each Cadence share converted into 2.475 Huntington shares. Huntington closed Friday at $19.27 and named Senthil Kumar as chief risk officer ahead of new regulatory requirements. The merger leaves Cadence as a brand under Huntington, with customer account conversions planned for mid-2026. Huntington executives will address investors at a UBS conference on Tuesday.
NIO stock jumps on profit alert, with Monday’s open in focus

NIO stock jumps on profit alert, with Monday’s open in focus

7 February 2026
NIO shares jumped 7.23% to $5.04 Friday after the company forecast a swing to adjusted operating profit of up to 1.2 billion yuan for the fourth quarter. Trading volume reached 90.8 million shares, far above average. Nio’s deliveries rose 72% to 124,807 vehicles in the quarter. The company said results are preliminary and unaudited, with final figures due in March.
Snap stock price bounces to $5.22 after upgrades — what traders watch next week

Snap stock price bounces to $5.22 after upgrades — what traders watch next week

7 February 2026
Snap Inc. shares closed up 2% at $5.22 Friday after a volatile week, with 94 million shares traded. The company forecast Q1 revenue below analyst expectations, despite a fourth-quarter beat and a 28% rise in active advertisers. Daily active users fell by 3 million to 474 million. Analysts remain divided, with some upgrading and others trimming price targets.
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.
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