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Top Stock Movers – January 29, 2026
U.S. stocks finished mixed Thursday as investors digested a heavy slate of earnings, sending sharp moves through technology, energy and defense shares.Winners
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Shopify (SHOP) and Diamondback Energy (FANG) led early Nasdaq 100 gainers, each up roughly 3%.
Losers
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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.
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Enterprise software stocks took heavy losses. ServiceNow (NOW) plunged nearly 11%, while SAP (SAP) sank more than 16%, breaking key technical support.
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Atlassian (TEAM) and Workday (WDAY) were among the weakest Nasdaq 100 names, dropping about 13% and 8%, respectively.
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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%.
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Amazon (AMZN) and Cisco Systems (CSCO) edged lower, lagging other Dow components.
Top Stock Movers – January 27, 2026
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
Top Losers
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
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.
Simplified COT Report Summary – NASDAQ, Metals, Energy & Crypto (January 26, 2026)
Top Stock Movers – January 22, 2026
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.


