Top Stock Movers – January 29, 2026

Top Stock Movers – January 29, 2026

Thursday, January 29, 2026 / No Comments

 

U.S. stocks finished mixed Thursday as investors digested a heavy slate of earnings, sending sharp moves through technology, energy and defense shares.

Winners

• Meta Platforms (META) surged nearly 9%, one of the day’s biggest gainers, after topping fourth-quarter earnings expectations and signaling aggressive AI investment. The rally lifted the communication services sector to fresh highs.

• Tesla (TSLA) climbed about 2% after reporting better-than-expected earnings and sales. Investors focused on management’s long-term strategy, including a pivot toward robotics and expanded capital spending.

• Energy stocks advanced as crude oil jumped more than 2%. BKV (BKV) rose over 4%, breaking out past a key buy point as short interest fueled momentum.

• Defense and aerospace names outperformed amid budget and geopolitical uncertainty. Northrop Grumman (NOC), Huntington Ingalls (HII) and Lockheed Martin (LMT) all posted gains, with HII touching a new high.

• Shopify (SHOP) and Diamondback Energy (FANG) led early Nasdaq 100 gainers, each up roughly 3%.

Losers

• Microsoft (MSFT) slid as much as 10% intraday after issuing a lighter-than-expected revenue outlook, weighing on the Dow and the broader tech sector.

• Enterprise software stocks took heavy losses. ServiceNow (NOW) plunged nearly 11%, while SAP (SAP) sank more than 16%, breaking key technical support.

• Atlassian (TEAM) and Workday (WDAY) were among the weakest Nasdaq 100 names, dropping about 13% and 8%, respectively.

• Gold and silver miners cooled despite rising bullion prices, as traders locked in profits. Kinross Gold (KGC) and First Majestic Silver (AG) fell 4% to 5%.

• Amazon (AMZN) and Cisco Systems (CSCO) edged lower, lagging other Dow components.

Top Stock Movers – January 27, 2026

Top Stock Movers – January 27, 2026

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 / No Comments

 

U.S. stocks finished mixed Tuesday, with strength in tech and industrials offset by steep losses in health insurers. Below are the biggest stock movers by percentage driving the market.

Top Gainers

General Motors (GM) ▲ +9.3%

GM shares jumped after the automaker beat fourth-quarter earnings estimates, raised its dividend, and announced a $6 billion share buyback, boosting confidence in its 2026 outlook.

Cloudflare (NET) ▲ +11.1%

The stock surged after the company launched a new AI assistant, reinforcing optimism around AI-driven demand for cloud infrastructure.

Micron Technology (MU)▲ +6.8%

Micron rallied after announcing plans to invest $24 billion in a new memory chip manufacturing facility in Singapore, as AI-related memory shortages persist.

RTX Corporation (RTX)▲ +3.4%

Shares climbed after the CEO said the defense contractor would continue paying dividends despite political pressure and a new executive order targeting capital returns.

Top Losers

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) ▼ −19.8%

UnitedHealth tumbled after proposed Medicare payment rates came in far below expectations, overshadowing a quarterly earnings beat and dragging the Dow sharply lower.

Humana (HUM) ▼ −18.9%

Shares sank alongside peers as investors reacted to flat Medicare Advantage rate increases for future years. 

CVS Health (CVS) ▼ −13.8%

CVS fell as the health insurance sector sold off broadly on concerns over margin pressure tied to government reimbursement rates.

Pinterest (PINS) ▼ −7.5%

The stock dropped after the company announced plans to lay off 15% of its workforce and restructure operations to prioritize AI investments.

Fat Brands (FAT) ▼ −39.5%

Shares collapsed after the restaurant operator filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing heavy debt obligations and missed interest payments.

Market Context 

Tech-led gains pushed the Nasdaq higher, while the S&P 500 edged toward record levels. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged after UnitedHealth’s plunge erased gains from other components. Investors remain focused on earnings from megacap tech companies and the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decision.

Top Stock Movers – January 26, 2026

Top Stock Movers – January 26, 2026

Monday, January 26, 2026 / No Comments

 

U.S. stocks opened the week higher as investors positioned for big tech earnings and a closely watched Federal Reserve decision, but individual stocks saw sharp moves on earnings outlooks, deal news, and government actions.

Top Gainers

• USA Rare Earth (USAR) surged 13%, extending earlier gains after the company struck a landmark deal with the U.S. government. The agreement includes $1.6 billion in federal funding in exchange for an equity stake, alongside $1.5 billion in private investment, boosting optimism around domestic critical minerals supply.

• CoreWeave (CRWV) jumped about 9% after expanding its partnership with Nvidia . Nvidia agreed to invest an additional $2 billion, reinforcing confidence in CoreWeave’s AI-focused cloud infrastructure business.

• Apple (AAPL) climbed nearly 3.5% ahead of its quarterly earnings later this week, as investors positioned for potential upside from services and AI-related updates.

Top Losers

• Intel (INTC) fell roughly 5.5%, leading Nasdaq decliners after the chipmaker issued a soft outlook and warned of potential supply constraints in the current quarter.

• The Trade Desk (TTD) slid about 8% after the ad-tech firm announced the abrupt replacement of its CFO, raising concerns about leadership stability despite reaffirmed guidance.

• Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH) dropped nearly 9% after the U.S. Treasury Department canceled all contracts with the consulting firm, citing data security failures tied to a former employee.

• Tesla (TSLA) shares eased around 2.5% ahead of earnings, reflecting cautious sentiment toward high-valuation tech names.

• Major U.S. airlines, including Delta (DAL), United (UAL), and American (AAL), traded modestly lower as a massive winter storm forced more than 20,000 flight cancellations, pressuring near-term operations.

Simplified COT Report Summary – NASDAQ, Metals, Energy & Crypto (January 26, 2026)

Simplified COT Report Summary – NASDAQ, Metals, Energy & Crypto (January 26, 2026)

Sunday, January 25, 2026 / No Comments

 

COT Reports for NASDAQ, Gold, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Natural Gas, Crude Oil, Copper, and Platinum (Simplified) Last Update: 01/26/2026

Simplified COT Report Summary for Forex Majors(January 26, 2026)

Simplified COT Report Summary for Forex Majors(January 26, 2026)

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Top Stock Movers – January 22, 2026

Top Stock Movers – January 22, 2026

Thursday, January 22, 2026 / No Comments

 

U.S. stocks closed higher for a second straight session Thursday, but individual names told a sharper story as investors rewarded AI and growth optimism while punishing cautious outlooks.

Big Winners

• Tesla (TSLA) jumped more than 4%, leading the Nasdaq higher after CEO Elon Musk said the company has begun robotaxi rides in Austin with no safety monitor inside the vehicle. Investors also cheered Musk’s comments that regulatory approval in Europe and China could come soon.

• Meta (META) climbed roughly 5%, pacing large-cap tech gains after fresh bullish calls from Wall Street. Analysts pointed to strengthening confidence in Meta’s AI strategy and its ability to monetize artificial intelligence through advertising.

• Moderna (MRNA) extended a powerful rally, rising again after posting strong results from its personalized cancer vaccine study. Shares are now up more than 80% year to date, as investors bet oncology can offset fading COVID vaccine sales.

• Alibaba (BABA) gained about 5% after reports the Chinese tech giant is exploring an IPO of its AI chip unit, T-Head, fueling optimism around its long-term AI ambitions.

Notable Losers

• GE Aerospace (GE) sank more than 7%, one of the worst performers in the Dow. While quarterly earnings beat expectations, investors focused on a softer full-year sales outlook, with many arguing the stock was priced for stronger guidance after a 60% run over the past year.

• Abbott Laboratories (ABT) tumbled roughly 10% after missing revenue estimates and issuing weaker-than-expected profit guidance, citing ongoing pressure in its diagnostics and nutrition businesses.

• Mobileye (MBLY) slid around 3% after forecasting annual revenue below Wall Street estimates, highlighting slower electric vehicle production and softer demand for driver-assistance technology.

Market Context

The broader market was supported by easing trade tensions after President Trump paused proposed tariffs on European allies, while inflation data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will hold rates steady. Still, today’s trading showed investors remain highly selective favoring companies tied to AI breakthroughs and punishing those with cautious outlooks.

Top Stock Movers – January 21, 2026

Top Stock Movers – January 21, 2026

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 / No Comments

 

U.S. stocks traded higher Wednesday as Wall Street rebounded from the prior session’s sharp selloff, helped by easing geopolitical concerns after President Donald Trump struck a softer tone on Greenland. Beneath the broader gains, several individual stocks posted outsized moves on earnings, guidance, and deal-related news.

Winners

Intel (INTC) jumped nearly 10%, hitting a multi-year high ahead of its earnings report. Investors are growing increasingly optimistic about Intel’s turnaround strategy and its expanding role in AI and advanced chip manufacturing.

Lucid Group (LCID) surged more than 15% after announcing a partnership with Rockwell Automation tied to the construction of an electric vehicle plant in Saudi Arabia, fueling hopes for improved production scale and international growth.

ARM Holdings (ARM) climbed about 6%, benefiting from renewed enthusiasm around AI infrastructure spending and strong demand for its chip designs across mobile and data-center markets.

Teledyne Technologies (TDY) rose nearly 9% after posting quarterly results that topped expectations, with strength across its aerospace and digital imaging segments.

Losers

Netflix (NFLX) slid more than 3% despite beating earnings estimates, as investors focused on weaker-than-expected first-quarter guidance and the company’s decision to pause share buybacks to help finance its planned Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition.

Kraft Heinz (KHC) tumbled over 6% after Berkshire Hathaway warned it may reduce or exit its stake in the food giant, reviving concerns about the company’s long-term growth prospects.

AppLovin (APP) fell nearly 5%, extending recent losses as investors rotated out of high-flying ad-tech names amid broader market volatility.

Legend Biotech (LEGN) dropped more than 14%, leading declines among biotech stocks after reports that raised questions about its near-term pipeline outlook.