Stock Market News·2026-01-26 10:38Market Overview - U.S. stock futures are indicating a downward trend, with S&P 500 E-mini futures down 0.28%, Nasdaq 100 futures declining 0.5%, and Dow futures falling 0.13% in premarket trading, influenced by geopolitical tensions and movements in tech stocks [2][9] Technology Sector - Intel (INTC) shares fell 1.8% in premarket trading after a significant 17% drop in the previous session, attributed to a weak Q1 forecast and manufacturing issues, raising investor concerns [3][9] - Apple Inc. (AAPL) received a positive boost as JP Morgan raised its target price from $305 to $315, reflecting optimism about the company's future revenue and earnings per share despite potential challenges from rising memory costs [3][9] Geopolitical Developments - Ukraine's military reported striking a Russian oil refinery in the Krasnodar region, resulting in fires and at least one injury, highlighting ongoing geopolitical instability and its potential impact on global energy markets [4][9] Commodity Markets - Chinese exchanges are implementing new trading regulations, with the Shanghai International Energy Exchange adjusting price limits and margin ratios for copper futures, effective from January 28, and the Shanghai Futures Exchange modifying trading limits for silver and tin futures starting January 26 [6][9] - Copper futures on the Shanghai Futures Exchange increased by 2.50% to 103,130 yuan per metric ton, reaching a more than one-week high [6]