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.

IonQ stock jumps nearly 7% into the long weekend — what traders are watching next

IonQ stock jumps nearly 7% into the long weekend — what traders are watching next

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 21:04 (EST) — Market closed. IonQ, Inc. shares jumped 6.8% to close at $50.80 on Friday, bouncing back from a steep decline the previous day. In after-hours trading, the stock slipped roughly 0.5%. During the session, shares fluctuated between $47.52 and $51.89, with around 23 million shares changing hands, according to stockanalysis.com. (StockAnalysis) The market…
17 January 2026
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American Express stock price closes higher as rate-cap uncertainty hangs over card issuers

American Express stock price closes higher as rate-cap uncertainty hangs over card issuers

New York, January 16, 2026, 21:10 EST — Market closed Shares of American Express Company climbed 2.1% Friday, closing at $364.79. The stock fluctuated between $357.01 and $369.26 during the session, with roughly 3.6 million shares changing hands. The advance unfolded as U.S. stocks finished almost flat ahead of the long weekend, with financials under pressure this week amid speculation…
17 January 2026
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Merck stock price slips as FDA fast-track doubts surface before MRK earnings

Merck stock price slips as FDA fast-track doubts surface before MRK earnings

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 21:08 EST — Market closed. Shares of Merck & Co (MRK.N) dipped 1.9% Friday, closing at $108.83 following a range of $108.49 to $111.19. The stock kicked off the session at $110.63 with roughly 14.9 million shares traded. The drop came as investors digested a Reuters report revealing some drugmakers’ unease over the FDA Commissioner’s…
17 January 2026
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Why Eaton stock jumped Friday: HSBC upgrade puts ETN back in focus before earnings

Why Eaton stock jumped Friday: HSBC upgrade puts ETN back in focus before earnings

New York, January 16, 2026, 20:58 EST — Market closed. Eaton Corp plc shares rose 3.1%, closing at $343.75 on Friday, boosted by an HSBC upgrade that kept the stock active despite the U.S. market holiday. Trading ranged from $335.03 to $349.51. (Nasdaq) Timing is key. U.S. stocks won’t trade Monday due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, offering investors…
17 January 2026
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Freeport-McMoRan stock dips after Friday slide as copper stays near records, earnings loom

Freeport-McMoRan stock dips after Friday slide as copper stays near records, earnings loom

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 20:59 EST — Market closed. Shares of Freeport-McMoRan Inc dropped 2.1%, closing Friday at $58.71 ahead of the long weekend. U.S. markets will remain closed Monday in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, with trading resuming Tuesday. (Reuters) Copper sits near record highs, pulling miners into the spotlight as investors wrestle with whether…
17 January 2026
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Boeing stock price ends flat as Spirit union vote and earnings set the next tests

Boeing stock price ends flat as Spirit union vote and earnings set the next tests

New York, January 16, 2026, 20:51 EST — The market has closed for the day. Boeing Co shares ended Friday mostly flat, with investors weighing a tentative labor deal for former Spirit AeroSystems employees alongside a handful of upcoming dates that might impact the stock. The day closed with Boeing down just 0.02%, at $247.68. The labor pact is crucial,…
17 January 2026
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Why Qualcomm (QCOM) stock slipped before the long weekend — dividend, board exit, tariffs

Why Qualcomm (QCOM) stock slipped before the long weekend — dividend, board exit, tariffs

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 20:51 EST — Market closed QUALCOMM Incorporated shares dropped 1.2% on Friday, closing at $159.42, having fluctuated between $159.22 and $162.49 during the session. The move came after a volatile week for U.S. stocks, just before the market closes Monday for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. “Historically the middle part of January tends to…
17 January 2026
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Verizon stock falls ahead of Frontier close after $20 outage credit grabs attention

Verizon stock falls ahead of Frontier close after $20 outage credit grabs attention

New York, January 16, 2026, 20:51 EST — The market has closed. Shares of Verizon Communications dropped 1.14% on Friday, ending the session at $38.91 after a volatile week marked by two major company announcements. In after-hours trading, the stock edged up roughly 0.3%. (Yahoo Finance) Timing is the key issue now. Verizon aims to finalize its Frontier Communications acquisition…
17 January 2026
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Applied Digital (APLD) stock jumps 6% as CEO sale filing and new president move hit tape — what to watch next

Applied Digital (APLD) stock jumps 6% as CEO sale filing and new president move hit tape — what to watch next

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 20:50 (EST) — Market closed. Applied Digital shares climbed roughly 6.1% on Friday, finishing at $37.40. Throughout the session, the stock moved between $34.58 and $37.52, with around 31.8 million shares traded. The Dallas-based firm finds itself at the heart of a bustling trade: power, data centers, and the infrastructure fueling AI workloads. Leadership changes…
17 January 2026
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Reddit stock in focus: Earnings date set for Feb. 5 after ad-check jitters hit RDDT

Reddit stock in focus: Earnings date set for Feb. 5 after ad-check jitters hit RDDT

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 20:50 EST — Market closed. Reddit announced it will release its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings after the market closes on Feb. 5. The report marks the next key moment for a stock that’s seen volatile swings amid changing sentiment around its advertising business. (Reddit Investor Relations) Reddit shares closed Friday at $228.75 and climbed…
17 January 2026
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CrowdStrike stock price: CRWD holds near $454 as China ban chatter and a court win hang over the trade

CrowdStrike stock price: CRWD holds near $454 as China ban chatter and a court win hang over the trade

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 7:57 PM EST — After-hours CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. shares (CRWD.O) edged down 0.2% on Friday to $453.88, holding steady in light after-hours trading. The stock is back in the spotlight next week for two contrasting reasons: China’s reported plan to restrict foreign cybersecurity software, and a U.S. court decision dismissing an investor lawsuit related to…
17 January 2026
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Talen Energy stock whipsaws after $3.45 billion gas-plant deal as PJM power rules shift

Talen Energy stock whipsaws after $3.45 billion gas-plant deal as PJM power rules shift

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 19:56 EST — After-hours Talen Energy Corp (TLN) shares ended Friday down $47.36, or 11.3%, closing at $371.66 after swinging between $366.22 and $425.85. The shift happens as Washington presses PJM Interconnection, the largest U.S. power grid, to speed up solutions amid rising electricity demand driven by data centers. The White House called on PJM…
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Stock Market Today

  • Becton Dickinson (BDX) Faces Price Slide but Shows Potential Undervaluation
    January 29, 2026, 2:58 PM EST. Shares of Becton Dickinson (BDX) hovered near $201.92 after sliding 16.4% over the past year, prompting reassessment of its market value. Despite a modest 3.6% gain year-to-date, the stock underperformed over three years. The medical tech giant's role in critical hospital equipment keeps it in focus amid fluctuating sentiment. A Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis values BDX at $328.45, indicating it is about 38.5% undervalued versus current prices. However, valuation checks give it a low score of 2 out of 6, reflecting mixed fundamentals. BDX trades on a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 34.28, above the medical equipment sector average of 31.27, signaling modestly higher market expectations. Investors weigh growth prospects against risks as the stock navigates volatility.
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