Lucid Group (LCID) Stock Rises 14.51% Amid Market Rebound
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 21 2026
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Source: Benzinga
- Market Rebound: Following Trump's reiteration of the national security priority regarding Greenland, Wall Street saw a cautious rebound on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 rising 0.5%, indicating investor caution amid geopolitical uncertainties.
- Lucid Group's Strong Performance: Lucid Group's stock surged 14.51%, making it the top performer in the Russell 1000 index, reflecting market optimism regarding its future growth potential.
- Natural Gas Futures Surge: U.S. natural gas futures at Henry Hub jumped nearly 24%, marking the largest two-day percentage gain on record, driven by forecasts of an impending Arctic blast that could impact supply and increase volatility in the energy market.
- Gold Prices Hit New Highs: Gold prices surpassed $4,850 per ounce, climbing over 10% year-to-date, indicating strong demand for safe-haven assets and reflecting market concerns over future economic uncertainties.
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Analyst Views on HAL
Wall Street analysts forecast HAL stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for HAL is 32.31 USD with a low forecast of 28.00 USD and a high forecast of 39.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
18 Analyst Rating
12 Buy
6 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 33.360
Low
28.00
Averages
32.31
High
39.00
Current: 33.360
Low
28.00
Averages
32.31
High
39.00
About HAL
Halliburton Company is a provider of products and services to the energy industry. The Company operates through two segments: Completion and Production and the Drilling and Evaluation. The Completion and Production segment delivers cementing, stimulation, specialty chemicals, intervention, pressure control, artificial lift, and completion products and services. The segment consists of artificial lift, cementing, completion tools, pipeline and process services, production enhancement, and production solutions. The Drilling and Evaluation segment provides field and reservoir modeling, drilling fluids, evaluation and precise wellbore placement solutions that enable customers to model, measure, drill, and optimize their well construction activities. Its product service lines include Baroid, drill bits and services, Halliburton project management, landmark software and services, Sperry drilling, testing and subsea and wireline and perforating.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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Oil Prices Surge Amid Renewed Geopolitical Tensions
- Oil Price Increase: Oil prices surged approximately 1% due to President Trump's escalatory rhetoric towards Iran, with West Texas Intermediate futures nearing $63 per barrel, marking the highest level since late September 2025.
- Brent Crude Rally: Brent crude also advanced to around $68 per barrel, reflecting heightened risk premiums in global crude markets driven by fears of supply disruptions, particularly through critical energy chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz.
- U.S. Supply Tightness: Supply disruptions from severe winter weather, particularly in the Gulf Coast and inland shale regions, have tightened near-term balances, contributing to a more than 9% increase in WTI crude this month and positioning the market to end a five-month losing streak.
- Weaker Dollar Boosts Oil: The U.S. dollar's decline towards multi-week lows has made dollar-priced commodities cheaper for foreign buyers, further supporting the rise in oil prices.
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