Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading:
Expand Energy — One of the largest independent natural gas producers saw shares jump more than 4% as natural gas prices soared Tuesday. Prices surged 25% to $3.89 per million British thermal units, on pace for the best day in four years. Heating demand is expected to spike due to a blast of frigid weather across the U.S.
Gold mining stocks — With the price of gold hitting a fresh record high and trading above $4,700 per troy ounce, gold mining stocks were rallying. IAMGOLD rose more than 15%, Anglogold Ashanti added almost 7%, while Gold Fields gained 6%.
Intel — Shares rose more than 5% as Seaport Research upgraded the technology stock to buy from neutral. It also set a price target of $65, implying a nearly 40% increase from Friday’s close.
Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/20/stocks-making-the-biggest-moves-midday-ntap-nvda-exe-intc.html