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6 No-Brainer Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist After Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Earningsfool.com
TSMC earnings boosted the semiconductor market with its commentary on a multiyear growth driver.
Via The Motley Fool · January 20, 2026
The Great Realignment: Defensive and Material Sectors Dethrone Tech in Early 2026
As the third week of January 2026 draws to a close, the financial landscape is witnessing a profound structural shift that many analysts are calling "The Great Realignment." After two years of nearly unrivaled dominance by Silicon Valley’s elite, the momentum that once fueled the high-flying Technology sector has
Via MarketMinute · January 20, 2026
FTC Escalates Antitrust War: Notice of Appeal Filed in Meta Breakup Case
In a decisive move that signals the government's refusal to back down from its multi-year pursuit of Big Tech, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) officially filed a notice of appeal today, January 20, 2026. The appeal seeks to overturn a November 2025 district court ruling that had initially cleared Meta
Via MarketMinute · January 20, 2026
The Labor Lens: Why the Upcoming ADP Jobs Report is the Deciding Factor for the Fed’s Next Move
As the global financial community turns its attention to the fast-approaching release of the February ADP National Employment Report, the stakes for the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy have rarely been higher. Following a volatile finish to 2025 and a strategic pause in the central bank's rate-cutting cycle in January,
Via MarketMinute · January 20, 2026
The Silicon Spine: TSMC Forecasts "Voracious" AI Growth as High-Performance Computing Overtakes Smartphones
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM), the world’s largest contract chipmaker, has sent a powerful signal to global markets, shattering growth expectations with a bullish 2026 guidance fueled by what leadership describes as "voracious" and "insatiable" demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI) chips. In its January 15, 2026, earnings report,
Via MarketMinute · January 20, 2026
3 Growth Stocks Wall Street Might Be Sleeping On, but I'm Notfool.com
The crowd is underpricing all three of these names, ignoring their likely futures.
Via The Motley Fool · January 20, 2026
The Netflix Monopoly? Streaming Giant Braces for Q4 Earnings Amid $72 Billion Warner Bros. Discovery Bid
As the financial world turns its gaze toward Netflix’s (NASDAQ: NFLX) Q4 2025 earnings report this week, the conversation has shifted from simple subscriber counts to a fundamental reimagining of the media landscape. Netflix enters this reporting period not just as the "King of Streaming," but as a predatory
Via MarketMinute · January 20, 2026
Billionaire Chamath Palihapitiya Says This Is the Best Artificial Intelligence (AI) Investment for 2026 (Hint: It's Not Even a Stock)fool.com
Chamath Palihapitiya, also known as the SPAC King, just revealed his top investment idea for 2026.
Via The Motley Fool · January 20, 2026
Himax, Broadcom, KLA Corporation, Impinj, and Qualcomm Stocks Trade Down, What You Need To Know
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after rising geopolitical tensions between the US and Europe over control of Greenland sparked a broad, risk-off mood in asset markets. 
Via StockStory · January 20, 2026
Why Nvidia (NVDA) Stock Is Down Today
Shares of leading designer of graphics chips Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) fell 3.8% in the afternoon session after rising geopolitical tensions between the US and Europe over control of Greenland sparked a broad, risk-off mood in asset markets. 
Via StockStory · January 20, 2026
Why Is FuelCell Energy (FCEL) Stock Soaring Today
Shares of carbonate fuel cell technology developer FuelCell Energy (NASDAQ:FCEL) jumped 6.8% in the afternoon session after it announced a strategic collaboration with Sustainable Development Capital (SDCL) to explore providing power for data centers. The partnership planned to deploy up to 450 megawatts of FuelCell's advanced power systems to support the growth of data centers and other critical power needs around the world. This move was driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence, which has created a surging demand for electricity that is outpacing what the traditional power grid can supply. The collaboration aimed to address this challenge by offering a direct power source that bypasses grid limitations, providing the steady, high-density power that modern data centers require.
Via StockStory · January 20, 2026
Why Acadia Healthcare (ACHC) Stock Is Up Today
Shares of behavioral health company Acadia Healthcare (NASDAQ:ACHC) jumped 24% in the afternoon session after the company announced the departure of Christopher H. Hunter and immediately reappointed former CEO Debra K. Osteen to lead. 
Via StockStory · January 20, 2026
Why Powell (POWL) Stock Is Trading Up Today
Shares of electrical energy control systems manufacturer Powell (NYSE:POWL) jumped 3% in the afternoon session after Roth Capital raised its price target on the company's shares to $450 from $350, while maintaining a 'Buy' rating. 
Via StockStory · January 20, 2026
Clover Health (CLOV) Stock Trades Up, Here Is Why
Shares of health insurance company Clover Health (NASDAQ:CLOV) jumped 2.5% in the afternoon session after Canaccord Genuity maintained its 'Buy' rating and $3.70 price target on the company. 
Via StockStory · January 20, 2026
Is Amazon a Better Buy Than Microsoft for 2026?fool.com
Amazon and Microsoft are two crucial names in the artificial intelligence market, but if you can only buy one of them this year, which would you pick?
Via The Motley Fool · January 20, 2026
The Great Decoupling: Nuclear Stocks Plunge as Microsoft Pivots on Data Center Power Strategy
The nuclear energy sector, once the darling of the artificial intelligence boom, faced a brutal reckoning this week as rumors of cloud infrastructure shifts turned into a stark regulatory reality. On Friday, January 16, 2026, shares of major independent power producers plummeted following a series of strategic pivots by Microsoft
Via MarketMinute · January 20, 2026
The Great Decoupling: Meta Surges as AI Reckoning Fractures the 'Magnificent 7'
As the dawn of 2026 breaks over Wall Street, the era of the "Magnificent 7" moving as a monolithic force has officially come to an end. Once the collective engine of the global equity markets, this elite group of technology titans is now defined more by its internal divisions than
Via MarketMinute · January 20, 2026
Market Recap February 2025: Tech Rout and Policy Uncertainty Erase Yearly Gains
The momentum that propelled the stock market to record heights in early January came to a grinding halt in February 2025, as a "perfect storm" of persistent inflation and geopolitical policy shifts battered investor confidence. The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite led the retreat, suffering a 4% decline—its worst monthly performance
Via MarketMinute · January 20, 2026
Growth at a Cost: Nvidia’s $39.3B Revenue Peak Marred by Margin Warning
The artificial intelligence titan NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) continues to rewrite the record books, reporting a massive Fourth Quarter revenue beat of $39.3 billion, well ahead of analyst expectations. However, the celebration on Wall Street was short-lived. Despite the blistering top-line growth, the company’s stock suffered a sharp
Via MarketMinute · January 20, 2026
Why CrowdStrike (CRWD) Stock Is Down Today
Shares of cybersecurity platform provider CrowdStrike (NASDAQ:CRWD) fell 1.9% in the afternoon session after geopolitical tensions between the United States and the European Union escalated, sparking fears of a renewed trade war. 
Via StockStory · January 20, 2026
Where Will Constellation Energy Be in 3 Years?fool.com
Constellation Energy has a bright future.
Via The Motley Fool · January 20, 2026
This Could Be One of the Best Tech Stocks to Hold for the Next 10 Yearsfool.com
Its diversified business is built for longevity.
Via The Motley Fool · January 20, 2026
The M&A Renaissance: 2026 Set to Eclipse a Record-Breaking 2025 as AI and Regulatory Clarity Drive Deal Supercycle
As the global financial markets enter the first month of 2026, the dealmaking environment has shifted from a tentative recovery into a full-scale renaissance. Following a monumental 2025 that saw aggregate merger and acquisition (M&A) values surge to over $5 trillion—the second-highest level in history—market analysts and
Via MarketMinute · January 20, 2026
Bristol Myers, Microsoft Aim To Catch Lung Cancer Early With New AI Toolbenzinga.com
Bristol Myers Squibb partners with Microsoft to use AI imaging tools to detect lung cancer earlier and support radiologists.
Via Benzinga · January 20, 2026
Inflation Holds Steady: Steady CPI Prints Provide Fed a Bridge to Future Easing, Though Not Just Yet
The latest inflation data for December has arrived with a sense of stability that offers both a sigh of relief and a note of caution for the Federal Reserve. Headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) remained at 2.7%, while the core figure—which excludes the often-volatile food and energy sectors—
Via MarketMinute · January 20, 2026