Benzinga · 2026/01/18 12:58 GMT+9
Cathie Wood, CEO and CIO of Ark Invest, made bold predictions for Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) in 2026, suggesting that the company’s trajectory could change.
Tesla's ups and downs in 2025
In an interview with CNBC’s Andrew Ross, Wood reflected on Tesla's 2025 performance, which was marked by significant ups and downs. She highlighted the company's resilience despite challenges such as April's trade turmoil and government shutdowns, stating that Ark Invest focused on their highest-conviction stocks to maximize opportunities.
The robotaxi opportunity could boost profit margins
While acknowledging the challenges Tesla faces in the electric vehicle sales environment, Wood emphasized growing expectations for the robotaxi opportunity. She noted that the market is shifting focus towards the recurring revenue model of robotaxis, which could significantly improve Tesla’s profit margins...

January 18, 2026, 8:50 AM GMT+9 REUTERS
U.S. President Donald Trump stated on the 17th that he would impose a 10% additional tariff on imports from eight European countries until the U.S. can purchase Greenland, escalating tensions regarding the future of the Danish autonomous territory.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said a 10% additional import tariff on products from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland, and the UK will take effect on February 1.
These tariffs will increase to 25% by June 1 and continue until an agreement is reached on the purchase of Greenland.
Trump has repeatedly emphasized that Greenland, with its strategic location and abundant mineral resources, is extremely important for U.S. national security, and he has not ruled out military action to seize it.
On the 15th, European nations deployed a small number of military personnel to Greenland at the request of Denmark.
Trump remarked, "The countries playing this very dangerous game are taking on risks they cannot sustain or manage...

Anushka Dutta - Barchart - 2026/01/17 23:16 GMT+9
Bitcoin (BTCUSD) surpassed $95,000 this week and reached $97,000, prompting the market to strengthen its risk-on sentiment once again. After a sluggish period, cryptocurrencies are back on an upward trend. This rise coincides with easing U.S. inflation, stable employment statistics, and robust inflows into cryptocurrency ETFs.
MicroStrategy (currently operating as Strategy (MSTR)), which provides Bitcoin treasury and analytics services, is heavily investing in this cryptocurrency, showcasing strong optimism towards digital assets. In fact, MSTR's CEO, Michael Saylor, predicts that the price of Bitcoin will reach $1 million by 2029.
At this point, should you buy, sell, or hold MSTR stock?
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Over the past 52 weeks, Super Micro Computer (SMCI) stock has experienced high volatility. During this period, SMCI reached a high of $66.44. However, with the current price at $32.64, this suggests a significant correction of 51%.
One of the main triggers for the correction was the significant miss on first-quarter revenue. That said, this reaction seems excessive. Nevertheless, bearish sentiment persists, as evidenced by SMCI being the third most shorted stock by hedge funds.
Amid this bearish environment, SMCI stock appears undervalued, and if second-quarter results improve, market sentiment could shift rapidly. Therefore, SMCI stock could be a target for a short squeeze in 2026.
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San Jose-based Super Micro Computer provides application-optimized solutions for enterprise, cloud, AI, and 5G...

Following President Donald Trump’s statement about the 'Great Healthcare Plan' which aims to 'eliminate insurance brokers and corporate middlemen,' UnitedHealth (UNH) shares fell further on Friday.
This dramatic policy shift would likely mean a significant reduction in healthcare premiums for Americans, he added during a White House event on January 16.
Although such a drastic policy change is generally seen as negative for health insurance companies like UNH, Bernstein continues to predict that the company’s stock will rise significantly by the end of 2026.
Despite the ongoing decline, UnitedHealth's stock price has risen by about 40% compared to its 52-week low.
The Impact of President Trump’s Remarks on UnitedHealth Stock
The reason President Trump’s announcement is concerning for UNH stock is mainly because the company benefits from a distribution network that includes brokers and intermediaries.
Eliminating or reducing their role would cut administrative costs but also reduce pricing flexibility.
Furthermore, the president...

Intel (INTC) shares have risen sharply ahead of the company’s earnings announcement on January 22, but Citi's senior analyst Atif Malik believes there is further upside potential through 2026.
According to Barchart, this semiconductor giant is expected to post a loss of $0.02 per share in Q4, which is nearly unchanged from the same period last year.
Nevertheless, Malik upgraded the stock to 'Neutral' earlier this week. Considering Intel’s share price has already surged more than 160% from its 52-week low, this upgrade carries significant weight.
Why is Citi bullish on Intel shares?
In a research note, Atif Malik recommended investors focus on the long-term story of INTC shares rather than short-term earnings fluctuations.
Importantly, recent reports indicate that Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) recently informed Nvidia (NVDA) and Broadcom (AVGO) of tight production capacity.
According to analysts at Citi, ...

Netflix (NFLX) may not have started the new year particularly strong, but upcoming earnings could provide a much-needed catalyst for a stock price recovery.
This major media company is scheduled to announce its Q4 results on January 20. According to consensus estimates, earnings per share for the fourth quarter are expected to increase by about 28% year-over-year to $0.55.
According to Wall Street analysts, NFLX's revenue this quarter may also have increased to around $12 billion, reinforcing its leadership in the global streaming sector.
Ahead of the release, Netflix has fallen approximately 34% from its all-time high.
Netflix shares experience significant drop
According to Eric Clark, Chief Investment Officer at Accuvest, NFLX shares are currently trading at a substantial discount, and long-term investors should consider holding them.
In fact, in terms of valuation, this streaming giant will be a 'diamond in the rough' by 2026, he said in a recent CNBC interview.
The current stock price of Netflix is...

Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) released quarterly earnings that would normally end all debate. The numbers are undeniable: $16 billion in profit, a 35% increase year-over-year, and an outlook so strong it pushed semiconductor equipment maker ASML up by 7%.
On the surface, the story is simple. TSMC makes the chips that power AI, and since AI is growing rapidly, TSMC wins.
However, brushing aside the headline hype and diving deeper into the earnings report reveals a more nuanced reality. TSMC isn’t just growing; it’s at a fundamental turning point in its business model. Its pricing strategies, growth drivers, and production constraints are all undergoing change. These shifts have significant implications for the stock price.
The traditional rules about TSMC's revenue sources and who it depends on are being rewritten in real time. For investors, the key isn't whether TSMC is a 'good' company (the numbers speak for themselves), but understanding the new complex machine being built behind the scenes.
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