U.S. Stock Markets Mixed as Intel Shares Plunge and Gold Hits Record

On January 23, 2026, U.S. financial markets showed mixed performance amid corporate earnings news and geopolitical uncertainty. Major indexes including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended the session with slight gains, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was nearly flat amid mixed results. Tech stocks led gains, but significant declines in Intel shares weighed on sentiment, with Intel falling sharply after reporting weak guidance ahead of the first quarter. Precious metals such as gold surged to near record levels, reflecting safe-haven demand amid uncertainty. Treasury yields edged lower as inflation expectations eased and consumer sentiment remained resilient.

Investors continued to watch corporate earnings ahead of reports from major technology and industrial companies, while reaction to geopolitical developments and Fed policy expectations contributed to market volatility. The performance reflected a cautious risk appetite even as certain sectors showed strength.