2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2026-01-20 15:50Market Overview - The US stock market opened significantly lower, with the Dow Jones down 1.37%, S&P 500 down 1.42%, and Nasdaq down 1.72% [1] - Major European indices also fell, with the Euro Stoxx 50 down 0.92%, FTSE 100 down 1.08%, CAC 40 down 1.15%, DAX 30 down 1.43%, and FTSE MIB down 1.24% [5][6] Technology Sector - Major tech stocks such as Nvidia, Google, Apple, and Tesla experienced declines, with Nvidia dropping over 3% [3] - Intel saw a significant increase of 6% after HSBC raised its target price from $26 to $50 and upgraded its rating from "reduce" to "hold" [3] Semiconductor and Storage Stocks - Micron Technology's stock rose by 5%, reaching a historical high, with at least two brokerages raising its target price [3] - SanDisk's stock surged by 8%, also hitting a historical high, with Citigroup raising its target price from $280 to $490 [3] - Seagate Technology and Western Digital saw stock increases of over 2% and 3%, respectively, both reaching historical highs [3] Gold and Mining Stocks - Gold stocks rose across the board, influenced by new highs in gold prices, with companies like Kinross Gold up 6.8% and Pan American Silver up 4.38% [3] - Analysts predict continued strength in gold prices, with potential for gold to exceed $5,000 per ounce by 2026 [6] Cryptocurrency Market - Major cryptocurrencies experienced declines, with Bitcoin dropping over 2% to below $91,000, and Ethereum down 4.52% [8][9]