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Here’s what’s happening in the stock market today:
The stock market shows positive momentum in premarket trading on January 15, 2026, rebounding from recent losses driven by strong earnings from TSMC and banks like Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley. Futures indicate gains across major indices, with Nasdaq leading amid a chip sector rally, while oil prices decline on easing U.S.-Iran tensions. Investors eye continued earnings reports and economic data for cues on Federal Reserve policy.
Major Indices Performance 📊
Nasdaq futures advance about 0.8%, boosted by semiconductor strength from TSMC's record results.
S&P 500 futures rise 0.4%, recovering from yesterday's 0.53% drop to 6,926.60.
Dow Jones futures gain 0.1% or 55 points, following a slight decline in the prior session.
Market Movers 🚀
TSMC surges on knockout quarterly earnings, sparking a semiconductor rally.
Morgan Stanley shares climb in premarket after beating expectations.
Goldman Sachs dips despite record revenue, amid broader financial sector mixed reactions.
Key Events Driving the Market 🗞️
Strong TSMC outlook fuels AI-related optimism in tech stocks.
Bank earnings from Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley exceed forecasts, supporting financials selectively.
Oil skids on reduced U.S.-Iran tensions, easing some inflation worries.
Investor Sentiment 👀
Traders exhibit optimism from earnings beats, balancing caution after back-to-back S&P 500 losses in banking and tech. Markets lean bullish on Nasdaq futures, with small-caps like Russell 2000 hitting records recently. Overall volume stays moderate ahead of more corporate results.
The Year-End Moves No One’s Watching
Markets don’t wait — and year-end waits even less.
In the final stretch, money rotates, funds window-dress, tax-loss selling meets bottom-fishing, and “Santa Rally” chatter turns into real tape. Most people notice after the move.
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TRADE OF THE DAY:
KTOS
Name: Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.
Symbol: KTOS
Current Price: ~$122.58
Trade
Sell to Open: 1 KTOS Jan 30, 2026 106/101 Put Vertical
Total Credit Received: $63.00
Credit per Contract: $63.00 (assumes 1 contract = 100 shares)
Direction: Bullish (put credit spread)
Probability of Profit (PoP): 84.08%
Potential ROI:
Max Risk (Loss): $437.00
ROI: ($63 ÷ $437) × 100 ≈ 14.4%
Trade Explained in Simple English:
You are entering a bullish put credit spread on KTOS by selling the 106 put and buying the 101 put, both expiring on January 30, 2026. You receive $63.00 upfront when you place the trade. If KTOS stays above approximately $105.37 at expiration, both options expire worthless and you keep the full credit. Your maximum loss is capped at $437.00 if KTOS falls below $101.00, giving you clearly defined risk and reward.
Wall Street Highlights:
News Beyond the Numbers
Morgan Stanley reported fourth-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street expectations, propelled by robust revenue growth in its wealth management division reaching $8.4 billion. Read more.
Goldman Sachs posted a profit surge to $4.38 billion in the fourth quarter, fueled by a 25% jump in dealmaking fees and strength in equity trading that shattered Wall Street records.Read more.
TSMC announced record-high quarterly net profit of $16 billion, exceeding estimates due to surging demand for AI chips, while forecasting nearly 30% revenue growth for 2026.Read more.
JPMorgan Chase finalized a deal to take over the Apple Card program from Goldman Sachs, acquiring a $20 billion portfolio that boosts its premium consumer lending amid Goldman's consumer business exit.Read more.
First Horizon exceeded Wall Street forecasts with Q4 revenue of $1.27 billion and net interest income of $888 million, marking strong yearly profit of $982 million.Read more.
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