Top Stock Movers – January 26, 2026
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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tesla (TSLA) shares eased around 2.5% ahead of earnings, reflecting cautious sentiment toward high-valuation tech names.
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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.
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