Micron Technology has seen strong stock performance over the last year; however, how does it really stack up against memory and AI competitors that are swiftly expanding amid the data-center surge? A detailed examination shows impressive revenue growth over the last twelve months (45%) alongside healthy operating margins (32%), yet its free cash flow margins (11%) lag behind industry leaders.

Ulta Beauty, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULTA) shares were trading higher on Friday after the specialty retailer announced its first store opening in the United Arab Emirates.

CNBC's Eunice Yoon joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss news on social media app TikTok forming a joint venture to keep it operating in the U.S.

ClearPoint Neuro, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLPT) on Friday said it received EU MDR Certification for its ClearPoint Navigation Software Version 3.0.2.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to ten classes of mortgage-backed certificates from Angel Oak Mortgage Trust 2026-1 (AOMT 2026-1), a $298.9 million non-prime RMBS transaction. The underlying collateral, comprised of 581 residential mortgages, is characterized by a significant concentration of loans underwritten using alternative income documentation. All the loans are either classified as non-qualified mortgages (Non-QM) (65.9%) or exempt (34.1%) from the Ability-to-.

SouthState tops Q4 estimates as EPS jumps 28% YoY, fueled by surging NII, higher loans and deposits. However, higher expenses and provisions weighed on results.

CIEN, SKIL and DG made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on January 23, 2026.

Silver's surge shows no signs of slowing, with ETFs offering exposure amid safe-haven demand and other macro tailwinds.

Palantir Technologies has witnessed several explosive increases, with gains exceeding 50% in less than two months occurring in significant years such as 2020 and 2024. Furthermore, the stock rose over 30% on multiple occasions during previous surges, particularly in 2023 and 2024, providing shareholders with considerable profits.

NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP announces that a shareholder has filed a securities class action lawsuit on behalf of investors (the “Class”) who purchased or acquired the securities of BellRing Brands, Inc. (“BellRing” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BRBR) between November 19, 2024 through August 4, 2025, inclusive (collectively, the “Class Period”). For more information, submit a form at BellRing Brands, Inc. Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit, email Investor Relations Manager Peter Allocco at [email protected], or call us at (212) 951-2030.

Meta Platforms, Inc. has announced the global rollout of Threads advertising starting next week. The new growth initiative represents a near-term monetization catalyst that directly supports returns on its expanding AI investment cycle. Specifically, META's specified the rollout of Threads advertising will leverage Facebook and Instagram's existing ad delivery tech stack, underscoring incremental scale benefits to profit margins.

XBI surges to a 52-week high, nearly doubling from its low, fueled by biotech momentum, AI adoption and easing macro trends.

Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock is up 1.6% to trade at $187.81 at last glance, after Beijing gave Chinese companies -- including Alibaba (BABA) -- approval to prepare H200 chip orders.

Democratic Senator Ed Markey on Friday said Congress should investigate a deal finalized Thursday by TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance to establish a majority American-owned joint venture that will secure U.S. data in a bid to avoid an American ban on the social media app.

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises Newegg Commerce, Inc., (“Newegg" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NEGG) investors that the firm has initiated an investigation into possible securities fraud, and may file a class action on behalf of investors.

The Commerce Department bought 278 million shares of Intel through the end of last year.

Coinbase Global (COIN) shares have decreased by 10.2% over the past 5 trading days. This recent downturn is reflective of renewed worries regarding rising geopolitical tensions and delayed cryptocurrency regulations, but significant drops like this frequently raise a more challenging question: is this decline temporary or indicative of more profound issues within the company?

As we head into 2026, there is always some buzz around the repositioning of portfolios and looking for the best opportunities. I tend to always be on the hunt for opportunities throughout the year, but the start of a new year does mean additional contributions to my Roth IRA. As I'm sitting on a sizeable cash balance already for the next correction or pullback, I'm putting some of this additional capital to work right away.

Ernest Hoffman is a Crypto and Market Reporter for Kitco News. He has over 15 years of experience as a writer, editor, broadcaster and producer for media, educational and cultural organizations.

Morning Brief Anchor Julie Hyman breaks down the latest market news for January 23, 2026. TikTok has closed on a deal to divest its US business from its Chinese parent company ByteDance.