Today: 29 January 2026
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Khadija Saeed

A dedicated markets reporter, she covers stocks, macroeconomics, and major business developments with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.

Bank of China A shares dip into a policy-packed week as China GDP and margin rules loom

Bank of China A shares dip into a policy-packed week as China GDP and margin rules loom

Shanghai, Jan 18, 2026, 04:47 CST — Market closed Bank of China’s A shares on the Shanghai exchange slipped on Friday, finishing roughly 0.6% lower at 5.40 yuan. The stock fell below its previous close of 5.43 yuan, with mainland markets closed for the weekend. (Investing) The coming sessions are crucial as Beijing attempts to rein in a rapidly climbing…
17 January 2026
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Siemens stock price: Friday dip sets up a big week for SIEGn.DE after AI factory and EU taxonomy updates

Siemens stock price: Friday dip sets up a big week for SIEGn.DE after AI factory and EU taxonomy updates

Frankfurt, Jan 17, 2026, 21:34 CET — The market has closed. Siemens shares ended Friday down 0.23% at 260.25 euros, leaving the German industrial giant without clear direction heading into the weekend. Xetra trading will resume Monday, Jan. 19. (MarketWatch) The slight shift is significant as the coming weeks are loaded with indicators on the industrial cycle — and Siemens…
17 January 2026
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Intel stock drops into long weekend as Citi lifts rating; earnings test looms

Intel stock drops into long weekend as Citi lifts rating; earnings test looms

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 15:34 EST — Market closed. Intel Corp (INTC.O) shares fell 2.8% on Friday to close at $46.96, down $1.36 from the prior session’s $48.32. About 127.3 million shares changed hands. (Nasdaq) The dip comes after a fast start to the year. Intel is up 31% so far in 2026, a run driven by bets that…
17 January 2026
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RBC stock price holds near C$235 after TSX record close — what to watch before Monday

RBC stock price holds near C$235 after TSX record close — what to watch before Monday

Toronto, Jan 17, 2026, 15:27 ET — Market closed. Royal Bank of Canada (RY.TO) wrapped up Friday at C$235.42, ticking up 0.03%, while its U.S.-listed counterpart (RY) slipped 0.09% to close at $169.18. Toronto markets remain closed Saturday and will reopen Monday. (StockAnalysis) The quiet close counts since bank stocks move on rate calculations just as much as news. Investors…
17 January 2026
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L’Oréal stock price dips into weekend: what to watch after Friday’s close in Paris

L’Oréal stock price dips into weekend: what to watch after Friday’s close in Paris

Paris, Jan 17, 2026, 21:24 CET — Markets have now closed. L’Oréal (OREP.PA) shares slipped 0.59%, ending Friday at 384.85 euros in Paris. The stock fluctuated between 382.40 and 388.90 euros during the session, with roughly 264,000 shares changing hands. (Investing) European stocks eased into the close, dragged down by luxury and mining sectors as investors prepared for a packed…
17 January 2026
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International Holding Company (IHC) stock holds near 400 AED as Lukoil talks drag on — what to watch next

International Holding Company (IHC) stock holds near 400 AED as Lukoil talks drag on — what to watch next

ABU DHABI, Jan 18, 2026, 00:18 (GST) — Market closed. International Holding Company PJSC (IHC) shares ended Friday at 399.60 UAE dirhams, edging up 0.03%. The stock hovered tightly between 399.50 and 399.60 throughout the week. Trading volume was light, with roughly 248,000 shares changing hands, according to MarketScreener data. (MarketScreener) Abu Dhabi’s market is closed Saturday and Sunday. The…
17 January 2026
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Kweichow Moutai stock price: 600519 slips again as China readies leverage curbs and GDP week

Kweichow Moutai stock price: 600519 slips again as China readies leverage curbs and GDP week

Shanghai, Jan 18, 2026, 04:16 GMT+8 — Market closed. Kweichow Moutai Co Ltd’s Class A shares (600519.SS) closed Friday down 0.5% at 1,382 yuan. Mainland markets are closed for the weekend, leaving investors to digest fresh leverage restrictions alongside a packed China data calendar ahead of the next session. (Yahoo Finance) The baijiu maker stands out as a preferred proxy…
17 January 2026
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American Express (AXP) stock price rises ahead of rate-cap week — what investors watch next

American Express (AXP) stock price rises ahead of rate-cap week — what investors watch next

NEW YORK, January 17, 2026, 15:16 (EST) — Market closed. American Express Co (AXP.N) shares ended Friday up 2.08% at $364.79, beating a slightly weaker U.S. stock market as investors digested new policy risks tied to credit-card rates. Volume hit about 3.5 million shares, well above its 50-day average of 2.6 million. The stock also outperformed rivals like JPMorgan Chase…
17 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock price holds near $327 after TSMC capex jolt — what to watch next

Applied Materials stock price holds near $327 after TSMC capex jolt — what to watch next

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 15:07 EST — The market has closed. Shares of Applied Materials ended Friday 2.5% higher, closing at $327.01 after fluctuating between $320.29 and $330.14. The U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, so the next chance to trade will come Tuesday. (New York Stock Exchange) Customer spending is in focus.…
17 January 2026
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PetroChina A-share stock price slips as LNG Canada stake-sale talk and oil swings set up Monday

PetroChina A-share stock price slips as LNG Canada stake-sale talk and oil swings set up Monday

Shanghai, Jan 18, 2026, 04:19 CST — The market has closed. PetroChina Co., Ltd. Class A shares (601857) slipped 1.7% to 9.80 yuan on Friday, following a session range of 9.71 to 9.99 yuan. The Shanghai Composite wrapped up down 0.26% at 4,101.9. (AAStocks) China’s market is closed for the weekend, leaving PetroChina’s next move tied to two volatile benchmarks:…
17 January 2026
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SAP stock price slips into the weekend — here’s what to watch before Jan. 29 earnings

SAP stock price slips into the weekend — here’s what to watch before Jan. 29 earnings

Frankfurt, Jan 17, 2026, 21:04 CET — The market has closed. SAP shares ended Friday 1.7% lower, closing at 202.15 euros. The stock dipped to a session low of 199.50 euros earlier, according to market data. (Investing) SAP’s share price now sits close to the low end of its 52-week range, right as a busy earnings and policy season kicks…
17 January 2026
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Merck stock price slips after FDA fast-track questions; what MRK investors watch next week

Merck stock price slips after FDA fast-track questions; what MRK investors watch next week

New York, January 17, 2026, 15:06 (EST) — Market closed Merck & Co (MRK.N) shares dropped 1.9% on Friday, ending the day at $108.83. That’s roughly 4% shy of their 52-week peak of $112.90 hit earlier this month. (Reuters) Investors start the week focused on a new FDA fast-track program targeting quick decisions—just one to two months—on a select group…
17 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Empiric Student Property Shares Cancelled from London Stock Exchange
    January 29, 2026, 3:55 AM EST. Empiric Student Property plc's ordinary shares, fully paid at GBP 0.01 each, have been cancelled from trading on the London Stock Exchange as of January 29, 2026, at the company's request. The cancellation affects securities identified by ISIN GB00BLWDVR75 and related codes. Market participants with queries can contact the London Stock Exchange's Market Operations. The cancellation marks a significant change for investors holding Empiric Student Property securities on this exchange.
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