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•  15 Jan 2026
 

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FEAR & GREED faded into the close as selling pressure in large-cap technology dragged the Nasdaq down about 1%, reinforcing a cautious end to the session. Investor psychology weakened through the day, with the CNN Money Fear & Greed Index slipping but holding in the Neutral zone, signaling growing hesitation rather than outright risk aversion as traders locked in gains and reassessed near-term positioning.

$VALE Vale S.A. finished higher as the market absorbed mixed analyst commentary and ongoing shifts in the iron ore landscape. A Scotiabank downgrade to Sector Perform highlighted softer near-term fundamentals, yet strong volume suggested investors remain engaged, viewing the pullbacks as part of a broader consolidation rather than a breakdown in the longer-term metals thesis.

$NU Nu Holdings edged lower as heightened retail and momentum-driven interest cooled slightly. The stock has been trending across trading desks, but today’s move reflected a pause as participants weighed valuation against growth prospects and waited for clearer catalysts to justify the recent attention.

$RIVN Rivian Automotive slid sharply, pressured by multiple headlines that refocused attention on fundamentals. A Wolfe Research downgrade citing persistent cash burn and delayed autonomy and AI catalysts weighed on sentiment, prompting traders to reassess last year’s nearly 50% rally against execution risks still facing the EV maker.

$RKLB Rocket Lab retreated after a rare analyst downgrade combined with disclosure that a company director sold roughly $9.4 million in shares. The selling added near-term pressure, even as longer-term investors continue to track Rocket Lab’s position within the expanding space and launch services market.

$BSX Boston Scientific declined despite announcing a strategic agreement to acquire Valencia Technologies. The deal expands its urology portfolio with the FDA-approved eCoin ITNS device, but broader market weakness and healthcare sector pressure kept buyers on the sidelines during today’s session.

$DVN Devon Energy fell notably as energy stocks underperformed the broader market amid softer crude prices. Speculation around a potential merger discussion with Coterra Energy added background noise, but traders focused more on sector-wide weakness and short-term commodity-driven headwinds.

$ASTS AST SpaceMobile surged to fresh all-time highs, extending a powerful momentum run fueled by optimism around satellite deployment progress. Elevated options activity highlighted aggressive positioning, with traders leaning into the view that recent technical and operational milestones could support continued upside.

$INFY Infosys closed lower in U.S. trading despite a strong earnings narrative. The company beat expectations, raised FY26 revenue growth guidance, and saw multiple analyst target hikes, but profit-taking followed a sharp prior advance, leaving the stock consolidating gains as investors recalibrated after the results.

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