Today: 29 January 2026
Subscribe

Khadija Saeed

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

Dow Jones slips into MLK Day break as Netflix, Intel and J&J earnings loom

Dow Jones slips into MLK Day break as Netflix, Intel and J&J earnings loom

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 12:40 (EST) — Market closed The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 83.11 points, or 0.2%, ending Friday at 49,359.33. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite each slipped 0.1%. Over the week, the Dow declined 0.3%. (AP News) The calendar throws the first curveball. U.S. equities won’t trade Monday due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day,…
17 January 2026
·······
RTX stock hits a fresh 52-week high — here’s what to watch before earnings

RTX stock hits a fresh 52-week high — here’s what to watch before earnings

NEW YORK, Jan 17, 2026, 12:35 PM EST — Market closed RTX Corp. shares closed Friday up 1.05% at $201.92, marking their seventh consecutive gain and hitting a fresh 52-week high—the stock’s best closing price in a year—even as the broader market declined. (Marketwatch) RTX is now trading close to its recent highs as earnings season for aerospace and defense…
17 January 2026
····
Gold price pulls back from record highs as profit-taking bites; Fed in focus next

Gold price pulls back from record highs as profit-taking bites; Fed in focus next

NEW YORK, Jan 17, 2026, 12:45 PM EST — Market closed. Gold dropped more than 1% on Friday as investors cashed in following a sharp rally to record highs, with easing geopolitical tensions cutting into the metal’s safe-haven appeal. Spot gold slipped 0.5% to $4,592.29 an ounce by 1:39 p.m. ET, after touching a low of $4,536.49. U.S. gold futures…
17 January 2026
····
Global stock markets hover near records — but Fed-cut doubts and earnings could jolt prices

Global stock markets hover near records — but Fed-cut doubts and earnings could jolt prices

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 12:44 EST — Market closed. Global stocks wrapped the week close to record highs, but caution crept in as traders scaled back expectations for U.S. rate cuts and eyed ongoing geopolitical tensions. “While it seems the odds of U.S. intervention in the Middle East have eased for now, I wouldn’t say it’s off the table,”…
17 January 2026
·····
Wells Fargo stock price slips into long weekend as credit-card cap talk shadows banks

Wells Fargo stock price slips into long weekend as credit-card cap talk shadows banks

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 12:24 EST — Market closed. Wells Fargo & Company shares fell 0.7% on Friday, ending the day at $88.38 ahead of the weekend shutdown of U.S. markets. The stock enters Tuesday’s session under pressure from recent bank earnings and fresh concerns tied to credit card policies. Why it matters now: Wells Fargo is pushing to…
17 January 2026
····
Novartis stock set for holiday-thinned week after FDA breakthrough tag for Sjögren’s drug

Novartis stock set for holiday-thinned week after FDA breakthrough tag for Sjögren’s drug

ZURICH, Jan 17, 2026, 18:33 CET — Market closed. Novartis AG (NVS) shares ended Friday on a positive note after the Swiss pharma giant revealed that U.S. regulators awarded fast-track designation to its ianalumab programme. This move brings immunology back into focus ahead of the company’s earnings report. (MarketScreener) The FDA’s Breakthrough Therapy designation is designed to accelerate the development…
17 January 2026
····
Lam Research stock price pops into long weekend — here’s what to watch next week

Lam Research stock price pops into long weekend — here’s what to watch next week

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 12:21 ET — Market closed Shares of Lam Research (LRCX.O) climbed 2.5% on Friday, finishing at $222.96, as U.S. markets remained closed over the weekend. The stock has rallied alongside other chip-equipment firms after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co raised its 2026 capital spending forecast to $52 billion-$56 billion. Investors took this as a signal of…
17 January 2026
·········
HSBC share price in focus after Singapore insurance review as markets head into week ahead

HSBC share price in focus after Singapore insurance review as markets head into week ahead

London, Jan 17, 2026, 17:18 GMT — The market has now closed. HSBC shares slipped in London on Friday following the bank’s announcement of a strategic review of its insurance operations in Singapore, part of a broader push to streamline and concentrate its business. The stock finished down 0.39% at 1,232 pence, after fluctuating between 1,226.6 and 1,240 pence during…
17 January 2026
····
IBM stock price jumps on Sovereign Core push as traders eye earnings week ahead

IBM stock price jumps on Sovereign Core push as traders eye earnings week ahead

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 12:19 EST — Market closed. International Business Machines (IBM.N) shares ended Friday up 2.59%, closing at $305.67. The stock had fallen 3.59% in the previous session. Trading swung between $300.78 and $307.45, with roughly 6.2 million shares exchanged. (Investing) IBM’s rebound arrives as the company sharpens its pitch on “digital sovereignty” — a concept firms…
17 January 2026
····
Goldman Sachs stock price cools after earnings pop — here’s what could move GS next week

Goldman Sachs stock price cools after earnings pop — here’s what could move GS next week

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 12:16 (EST) — Market closed. Shares of Goldman Sachs dipped 1.4% on Friday, ending the session at $962. This pullback pared some of the previous day’s 4.6% surge, which followed the bank’s better-than-expected profits and a dividend increase. (Nasdaq) The pullback comes as Wall Street enters a holiday-shortened week, with investors weighing if early earnings…
17 January 2026
·····
AstraZeneca share price steadies after Thursday drop as traders eye Nasdaq-100 reshuffle

AstraZeneca share price steadies after Thursday drop as traders eye Nasdaq-100 reshuffle

London, Jan 17, 2026, 17:05 GMT — The market has closed. AstraZeneca PLC shares ended Friday up 0.19%, closing at 14,052 pence (£140.52). This modest recovery followed Thursday’s 2.23% decline, which had pressured the stock heading into the weekend. (Investing) Timing is key as London stocks hover close to all-time highs, but the rally is patchy, not uniform. On Friday,…
17 January 2026
····
UnitedHealth stock price falls into holiday-short week as Trump health plan raises stakes for UNH earnings

UnitedHealth stock price falls into holiday-short week as Trump health plan raises stakes for UNH earnings

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 11:58 (EST) — Market closed Shares of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated dropped 2.3% on Friday, closing at $331.02 and capping off a weaker week. Trading volume hit roughly 8.0 million shares, with the stock fluctuating between $330.49 and $339.00 during the session. Markets in the U.S. will remain closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day,…
17 January 2026
····
1 … 173 174 175 176 177 … 871

Stock Market Today

  • Raymond James Financial (RJF) Shares Seen as Undervalued Amid AI Investment
    January 29, 2026, 5:29 AM EST. Raymond James Financial's (RJF) shares closed at $168.31, trading below a fair value estimate of $182.82, suggesting potential undervaluation. The stock showed a 6.49% gain over 90 days despite recent short-term pullbacks, underpinned by solid total shareholder returns. The firm is investing in artificial intelligence, appointing a Chief AI Officer to boost operational efficiency and client service, which may improve net margins over time. However, risks include possible cooling in capital markets and increased tech expenses that could pressure margins before benefits materialize. Analysts highlight a roughly 25% intrinsic discount, presenting a debate on whether current prices reflect growth prospects. Investors are advised to consider these fundamentals alongside market dynamics and compare with other sectors like healthcare.
Go toTop