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.

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.

Top Stock Movers – January 20, 2026

Top Stock Movers – January 20, 2026

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 / No Comments

 

Major U.S. stock indexes tumbled Tuesday following President Donald Trump's threat to impose new tariffs on eight NATO allies over Greenland. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 850 points (-1.7%), the S&P 500 dropped 1.9%, and the Nasdaq 100 slid 2.1%, led by declines in big tech and chipmakers.

Biggest Losers:

• Broadcom (AVGO): -5%

• 3M (MMM): -8% post-earnings after missing guidance

• Fastenal (FAST): -3% following slightly below-expectation Q4 sales and operating margin

• Tech Titans (Magnificent Seven): Nvidia (NVDA), Alphabet (GOOGL), Amazon (AMZN), Meta (META), and Tesla (TSLA) all down 1.5-3.5%

Biggest Winners:

• RAPT Therapeutics (RAPT): +65% premarket after GSK agreed to acquire the biotech firm for $2.2B, a 65% premium over Friday’s close

• Netflix (NFLX): +0.4% amid news it converted its Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition bid to an all-cash offer

Market Drivers:

Investor sentiment soured due to geopolitical tensions over Greenland and potential U.S.-Europe trade conflicts. Safe-haven assets surged, while risk assets, including tech stocks and crypto, faced pressure.

Top Stock Movers – January 19, 2026

Top Stock Movers – January 19, 2026

Monday, January 19, 2026 / No Comments

 

US equities traded with a cautious tone today as investors digested mixed economic signals, elevated Treasury yields, and renewed trade concerns tied to proposed semiconductor tariffs. With rate-sensitive sectors under pressure and volatility picking up, stock-specific news drove sharp moves among individual names.

Top Stock Gainers

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) surged 14.3%, leading the market higher after the company announced it had secured a contract under the Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD program. The deal renewed optimism around government-backed revenue opportunities and long-term satellite deployment plans.

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) jumped 10.9% as investors continued to chase momentum tied to recent quarterly revenue results and ongoing demand for AI-focused server infrastructure. The stock has remained highly sensitive to sentiment around data center spending.

Venture Global (VG) gained 10.6%, despite Scotiabank trimming its price target. Traders appeared to focus instead on the company’s LNG growth outlook and expectations for long-term export demand, outweighing the near-term analyst caution.

Top Stock Losers

Constellation Energy (CEG) fell 9.8% after reports suggested US governors and the White House are exploring measures to curb electricity costs. The headlines weighed on power producers broadly, raising concerns about potential regulatory pressure on pricing.

Atlassian (TEAM) declined 7.7% following a price target cut from Citi. Software stocks remained under pressure as investors reassessed valuation levels amid higher-for-longer interest rate expectations.

Vistra (VST) dropped 7.5%, tracking weakness across the utilities and power generation space. The stock was hit by the same electricity pricing concerns affecting peers, alongside uncertainty surrounding PJM capacity market backstop plans.

Market Context

Broader market sentiment remained fragile, with investors balancing slowing global growth signals against stubbornly high borrowing costs. The US 10-year Treasury yield hovered above 4.2%, keeping pressure on growth-oriented and leveraged sectors. At the same time, fresh tariff headlines added another layer of uncertainty for technology and industrial supply chains.

As earnings season ramps up, stock-specific fundamentals are likely to play a larger role in driving volatility, particularly in rate-sensitive and policy-exposed industries.

What Investors Are Watching Next

• Upcoming earnings from banks, industrials, and large-cap technology names

• Inflation and GDP data for clues on the interest rate path

• Further updates on trade policy and energy price regulation

For now, markets remain headline-driven, with sharp divergences between winners and losers as investors stay selective in a higher-rate environment.

Top Stock Movers – January 14, 2026

Top Stock Movers – January 14, 2026

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 / No Comments

 

U.S. stocks were broadly lower Wednesday, but several individual names posted outsized moves as investors reacted to earnings, policy headlines, and sector-specific news.

Biggest Losers

• Trip.com (TCOM) plunged nearly 17% after Chinese regulators opened an antitrust investigation into the online travel giant, sparking renewed fears of regulatory pressure on large tech platforms.

• Wells Fargo (WFC) fell about 5% following a quarterly earnings miss, extending a rough stretch for bank stocks.

• Bank of America (BAC) slid roughly 5% despite topping earnings estimates, as investors focused on margin pressure and broader concerns facing the financial sector.

• Citigroup (C) dropped around 5%, reversing early gains after earnings as sentiment toward big banks soured.

• Adobe (ADBE) sank more than 5% after Oppenheimer downgraded the stock, citing intensifying competition from AI-driven tools.

• Visa (V) and American Express (AXP) are down 7% and 5%, respectively, so far this week after President Trump renewed calls to cap credit card interest rates and backed legislation targeting payment networks.

Biggest Winners

• TG Therapeutics (TGTX) surged about 10% after the biotech company raised its full-year revenue outlook, citing strong demand for its multiple sclerosis drug Briumvi.

• Strategy (MSTR) jumped more than 6%, building on recent gains as bitcoin rallied sharply above $95,000.

• Energy stocks outperformed the broader market, with APA, Devon Energy (DVN), and ConocoPhillips (COP) climbing between 3% and 4.5% as oil prices advanced.

While major indexes struggled, sharp moves in crypto-linked, biotech, energy, and financial stocks underscored how company-specific news continues to drive volatility beneath the surface of the market.