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CEO of TS2 Space and founder of TS2.tech. Expert in satellites, telecommunications, and emerging technologies, covering trends in space, AI, and connectivity.

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 17.01.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: January 17, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: January 17, 2026, 11:58 PM EST TransDigm Group still undervalued after share-price momentum, but leverage risk weighs on upside January 17, 2026, 11:51 PM EST. TransDigm Group (TDG) has posted recent share-price gains and upward momentum, with a 1-month return of about 13.56% and a 1-year return near 15.65%, according to the analysis. Revenue of $8.83 billion and net income of $1.87 billion were reported, while the stock traded around $1,450. A fair value around $1,586 implies roughly 9-10% upside, but the current P/E of 43.8x sits above aerospace and defense
17 January 2026
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Oil stocks this week: Chevron, Exxon rise as U.S. moves to widen Venezuela license

Oil stocks this week: Chevron, Exxon rise as U.S. moves to widen Venezuela license

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 19:24 EST Energy Secretary Chris Wright told Reuters on Friday that the U.S. is moving “as fast as it can” to expand Chevron’s Venezuela license, enabling the company to pay royalties and taxes in cash. This shift would let Chevron sell all its Venezuelan crude outright, instead of compensating the government with oil, Wright explained. He also revealed that Washington is marketing up to 50 million barrels of stranded Venezuelan crude, with the proceeds held in Qatari bank accounts under U.S. government control. (Reuters) The shift is significant because traders view Venezuela policy as a
17 January 2026
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Semiconductor stocks rally as TSMC lifts 2026 capex to $56 billion; ASML hits $500 billion mark

Semiconductor stocks rally as TSMC lifts 2026 capex to $56 billion; ASML hits $500 billion mark

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 19:31 EST Semiconductor shares closed the week stronger Friday, with the PHLX Semiconductor index (.SOX) climbing 1.2%, despite the S&P 500 and Nasdaq finishing lower for the week. Earnings season picks up next week, featuring heavy hitters like Intel set to report. (Reuters) The late-week rally came after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, the world’s largest contract chipmaker, reported a 35% jump in fourth-quarter profit. TSMC also forecasted a nearly 30% rise in 2026 revenue in U.S. dollars and set capital spending at $52 billion to $56 billion for 2026. CEO C.C. Wei added the company
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Quantum computing stocks pop as Rosenblatt starts Buy calls on Rigetti, Quantum Computing

Quantum computing stocks pop as Rosenblatt starts Buy calls on Rigetti, Quantum Computing

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 19:27 (EST) Shares of Rigetti Computing and Quantum Computing Inc climbed Friday after Rosenblatt Securities initiated coverage with Buy ratings, pegging price targets at $40 and $22, respectively. Rigetti jumped 3.7% to $25.62, while Quantum Computing advanced 4.0% to $12.70 in late trading. IonQ rose 6.8%, and D-Wave Quantum added 0.5%. Rosenblatt analyst John McPeake admitted he was “giving them the benefit of the doubt” on Rigetti’s near-term target. (Investing.com) Investors continue to see quantum firms as a momentum play within small-cap tech. Revenues remain thin for many in the sector, so stock moves largely
17 January 2026
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AI Stocks This Week: TSMC’s $56B Spending Plan Lifts Chip Names as New U.S. Tariffs Bite

AI Stocks This Week: TSMC’s $56B Spending Plan Lifts Chip Names as New U.S. Tariffs Bite

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 19:19 EST Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co set the tone for AI-linked stocks this week after the chipmaker forecast 2026 revenue would rise nearly 30% and put 2026 capital spending, or capex, at $52 billion to $56 billion, underscoring demand for processors used to train and run AI systems. Chief Executive C.C. Wei also pointed to a push for more U.S. capacity, saying an Arizona land buy “gives you a hint” of plans to expand “many fabs” there, while warning TSMC was “very nervous” about investing at that scale. (Reuters) The numbers matter because TSMC sits
17 January 2026
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EV Stocks Weekly Wrap: Canada Opens Door to Chinese EVs as Tesla Faces Fresh U.S. Scrutiny

EV Stocks Weekly Wrap: Canada Opens Door to Chinese EVs as Tesla Faces Fresh U.S. Scrutiny

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 19:20 ET Canada’s choice to slash tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles thrust trade policy back into the spotlight for EV stocks on Friday. This reverses a major 2024 protectionist measure and could deepen the North American divide over Chinese auto imports. (Reuters) The move comes as governments scramble to boost electric vehicle demand, which has lagged behind forecasts and squeezed automakers’ profits. Germany, for instance, is working on a fresh subsidy plan targeting low- and middle-income households. (Reuters) U.S. officials cautioned Canada that the deal might backfire, stressing that Chinese EVs cleared for Canada won’t
17 January 2026
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Singapore stocks end the week near 4,850 — here’s what to watch before Monday

Singapore stocks end the week near 4,850 — here’s what to watch before Monday

Singapore, Jan 17, 2026, 07:43 SGT — Market closed Singapore’s Straits Times Index (STI) climbed 2.1% over the week, closing Friday 0.3% higher at 4,849.10. Interactive Brokers senior economist Jose Torres highlighted a “revived” mood on Wall Street following Taiwan Semiconductor’s earnings report, while easing U.S. jobless claims helped calm investor nerves. (The Straits Times) This shift is significant given the index’s heavy reliance on Singapore’s banks. DBS and OCBC hit new highs on Jan 15, driven by strong dividend prospects. Still, analysts caution that falling rates could pressure net interest margin (NIM) — the difference between lending income and
17 January 2026
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Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq end week lower — chip rally, bank jitters, and next week’s big tests

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq end week lower — chip rally, bank jitters, and next week’s big tests

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 18:57 EST — After-hours U.S. stocks finished Friday nearly unchanged, but all three major indexes logged weekly losses as the fourth-quarter earnings season kicked off. The Dow dropped 83.11 points, or 0.17%, to 49,359.33. The S&P 500 edged down 4.46 points, or 0.06%, to 6,940.01, while the Nasdaq slipped 14.63 points, also 0.06%, to 23,515.39. For the week, the S&P 500 fell 0.38%, the Nasdaq lost 0.66%, and the Dow declined 0.29%. Small caps held up, with the Russell 2000 closing at a fresh record high. “Most investors will take that as a win,” said
17 January 2026
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TSX ends week at fresh records after Canada-China trade deal and oil rebound — CPI next

TSX ends week at fresh records after Canada-China trade deal and oil rebound — CPI next

Toronto, January 16, 2026, 18:43 EST — Market closed Canada’s benchmark S&P/TSX Composite closed at a record 33,040.55 on Friday, up 0.04% on the day and 1.3% for the week. Energy rose 0.9% as U.S. crude settled up 0.4% at $59.44, and Prime Minister Mark Carney said an initial Canada-China trade deal would cut tariffs on electric vehicles and canola. Edward Jones strategist Angelo Kourkafas said “markets are rational” as interest-rate swaps, a derivatives market, priced two U.S. rate cuts this year; MDA Space jumped 14.5% after Morgan Stanley lifted its rating to “overweight,” meaning it expects the stock to
17 January 2026
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ASX 200 just logged its best week since November — what to watch before Monday’s open

ASX 200 just logged its best week since November — what to watch before Monday’s open

Sydney, Jan 17, 2026, 10:42 AEDT — Market closed. Australian shares wrapped up their best week since November on Friday, with the S&P/ASX 200 closing 42.2 points higher, or 0.48%, at 8,903.9. The index gained 2.1% over the course of the week. (commbank.com.au) Late in the week, banks, property shares, and miners pushed the market higher, fueled by Wall Street’s bank-driven rally that boosted risk appetite. Early Friday saw Rio Tinto climb, while BHP edged lower. Meanwhile, Liontown Resources kept up its strong weekly momentum, with analysts remaining positive on lithium prices. (indopremier.com) The mix is crucial heading into the
17 January 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 16.01.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: January 16, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: January 16, 2026, 11:59 PM EST Hanover Insurance Group Valuation: THG Fair Value Near $200 Suggests Undervaluation at $169.96 January 16, 2026, 11:57 PM EST. Hanover Insurance Group (THG) trades near $169.96, with an indicated intrinsic discount of 56.7% to a fair value of $200.13 and a 17.7% gap to analyst targets. The stock's near-term momentum softened, yet the year-to-date return remains around -5.1%, while 1-year TSR 11.0% and 5-year TSR 63.3% reflect longer-term gains. Analysts assume revenue growth around 4.3% annually over the next three years, aided by a conservative
16 January 2026
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XPeng stock slips before the open on 600,000-vehicle 2026 target — what traders watch next

XPeng stock slips before the open on 600,000-vehicle 2026 target — what traders watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 15, 2026, 07:40 EST — Premarket Xpeng’s U.S.-listed shares (XPEV) dipped 2.2% to $20.58 in premarket trading Thursday. The drop follows a Reuters report revealing that the Volkswagen-backed Chinese EV maker aims to sell between 550,000 and 600,000 vehicles in 2026, according to an internal strategy meeting. The stock last closed near $21.05. (Reuters) The figures are key because they push the monthly target up: 36Kr reported the plan calls for average deliveries exceeding 45,800 to 50,000 vehicles each month. The outlet also noted Xpeng is doubling down on extended-range models—vehicles with a fuel-powered generator to recharge
15 January 2026
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Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

7 February 2026
Vodafone shares rose 1.47% to 110.60p Friday, recovering part of Thursday’s 4.68% drop after a Q3 update. Group revenue climbed 6.5% to €10.5 billion, but Germany’s 0.7% service revenue growth missed some forecasts. Vodafone launched a new €500 million buyback tranche, bringing total buybacks since May to €3.5 billion. Investors remain focused on Germany’s pace and cash flow execution.
NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

7 February 2026
NatWest shares closed up 1.45% at 659.4 pence Friday, buoyed by a buyback of 797,428 shares and a new digital mortgage deal with Rightmove. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% but signaled possible cuts, with markets pricing in two reductions for 2026. NatWest plans to expand its Accelerator community to 50,000 members by 2026. Annual results are due Feb. 13.
Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Unilever shares closed flat at 5,250p in London Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.6% gain. The company issued 4.2 million new shares for employee plans, bringing total shares to over 2.18 billion. Investors await Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 12, with analyst consensus pointing to 3.9% Q4 sales growth. Unilever’s U.S. ADR rose 0.8% to $72.12.
BP share price near 52-week high ahead of Feb 10 earnings as buyback runs on

BP share price near 52-week high ahead of Feb 10 earnings as buyback runs on

7 February 2026
BP shares closed up 1.9% at 478 pence Friday, just below a 52-week high, as the company continued buybacks ahead of next week’s results. BP repurchased 2.789 million shares on February 6. Oil prices firmed on geopolitical risk, with Brent at $68.05 a barrel, but sector outlook remains uncertain. Investors await BP’s earnings and dividend decision due Tuesday.
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