Stock Market Today With IBD Stocks Jump As Trump Halts Greenland Tariffs; Eli Lilly, Google, Zions In Focus
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Jan 21, 2026 Market activity takes center stage as Ken Shreve and Ed Carson delve into recent index moves and small-cap strength. They explore how Trump's tariff comments sparked market swings. The importance of incremental buying amid volatility is discussed, alongside energy sector gains and gold's dip. Eli Lilly's rebound and its weight-loss drug's FDA timing catch attention, while Google's steady performance leads into a big-tech earnings week. Zions Bancorp is also highlighted for its recent breakout successes.
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Broad Market Breadth, Nasdaq Lags
- The market showed broad-based gains with small caps hitting record highs while Nasdaq lagged after breaching its 50-day line yesterday.
- Breadth looked strong as equal-weight ETFs and small-cap indexes outperformed, signaling wider participation beyond mega-cap tech.
Tweets Create Volatility Risk
- President Trump's comments from Davos drove volatility and sharp short-term swings in markets, especially around tariff and Greenland remarks.
- News- and tweet-driven moves make timing new buys tricky, favoring incremental entry strategies.
Make Incremental Buys
- Do make incremental buys instead of going all-in when markets are news-driven to reduce the impact of short-term gyrations.
- Phasing entries helps manage risk from sudden swings like those triggered by headlines or tweets.