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Trump’s payout curb keeps space and defense stocks in play ahead of Monday

Trump’s payout curb keeps space and defense stocks in play ahead of Monday

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 12:55 EST — Market closed Defense contractors are scrambling for legal counsel after President Donald Trump signed an executive order tying share buybacks, dividends, and executive pay to weapons delivery timelines, three sources familiar with the issue said. The sector handed back around $8 billion in dividends and about $10 billion in buybacks over the…
11 January 2026
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Financial services stocks brace for CPI, big-bank earnings as XLF heads into Monday

Financial services stocks brace for CPI, big-bank earnings as XLF heads into Monday

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 13:17 EST — Market closed Financial services stocks start the week facing two key drivers: upcoming big-bank earnings and a new U.S. inflation report. The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF), often seen as a benchmark for U.S. financial stocks, closed Friday 0.3% lower at $55.73. The reason this matters now is straightforward. Bank earnings…
11 January 2026
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Quantum computing stocks: QUBT slips as Wall Street stays split — what to watch next week

Quantum computing stocks: QUBT slips as Wall Street stays split — what to watch next week

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 12:55 EST — Market closed. Quantum Computing Inc (QUBT) shares dropped 1.8% Friday to close at $11.72, slipping alongside other U.S.-listed quantum stocks. IonQ (IONQ) lost 2.0%, Rigetti Computing (RGTI) fell 2.1%, and D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) slid 4.0% in the session. Analysts remain divided on Quantum Computing, maintaining a consensus “hold” rating with an average…
11 January 2026
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Meta’s nuclear power deals jolt data center stocks as CPI week looms

Meta’s nuclear power deals jolt data center stocks as CPI week looms

New York, January 11, 2026, 12:57 EST — Market closed Data center-related stocks open Monday with attention on power supply following Meta’s fresh nuclear energy agreements to support its AI expansion. Vistra jumped roughly 10.5% on Friday, Oklo climbed about 7.9%, and Meta edged up around 1.1%. Here’s why it’s crucial today: the market now sees electricity as a hard…
11 January 2026
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Oil stocks brace for Monday as Bessent hints Venezuela sanctions relief; Chevron, Exxon in focus

Oil stocks brace for Monday as Bessent hints Venezuela sanctions relief; Chevron, Exxon in focus

NEW YORK, Jan 11, 2026, 12:40 EST — Market closed U.S. oil inventories enter the new week with renewed focus on Washington’s timeline for Venezuela. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated more sanctions could be eased “as soon as next week” to boost oil exports. He mentioned Treasury is considering adjustments to allow proceeds from Venezuela’s oil—mostly stored on ships—to flow…
11 January 2026
Polestar stock falls after record 2025 sales; Feb. 18 strategy update becomes the next test

Polestar stock falls after record 2025 sales; Feb. 18 strategy update becomes the next test

New York, January 11, 2026, 12:45 EST — Market closed Polestar shares dropped roughly 5.5% to $20.99 in the final U.S. session, following the Swedish EV maker’s quarterly retail sales surge. The company also announced a strategy update scheduled for Feb. 18, which will feature a financial outlook. The company’s sales update is crucial as Polestar pushes to prove it…
11 January 2026
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Gurugram water supply disrupted after Basai pipeline damage as Delhi’s smog stays ‘very poor’

Gurugram water supply disrupted after Basai pipeline damage as Delhi’s smog stays ‘very poor’

New Delhi, Jan 11, 2026, 23:03 IST A damaged pipeline supplying Gurugram’s Basai water treatment plant has disrupted water flow to large parts of the city. The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) halted supply from the Chandu Budhera plant and began repairs. The outage affected Sectors 1–23 and 81–115, covering around 150 colonies and villages in Old Gurugram plus nearly…
11 January 2026
Semiconductor stocks hit a record high — CPI day and supply-chain politics loom

Semiconductor stocks hit a record high — CPI day and supply-chain politics loom

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 12:38 EST — Market closed. U.S. semiconductor stocks closed at a record on Friday, with the PHLX semiconductor index (.SOX) up 2.7% as Lam Research jumped 8.7% to $218.36 and Intel surged nearly 11%. Broadcom rose 3.8%, and Zachary Hill, Horizon Investments’ head of portfolio management, said investors were “picking the winners and losers” inside…
11 January 2026
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EQT stock drops as U.S. natural gas prices hit an 11-week low — what to watch next week

EQT stock drops as U.S. natural gas prices hit an 11-week low — what to watch next week

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 12:31 EST — Market closed. EQT Corp shares dropped 2.1% on Friday, closing at $51.09, lagging behind a broader U.S. rally. The S&P 500 gained 0.65%, while the Dow rose 0.48%. The market will be closed Sunday ahead of Monday’s reopening. (MarketWatch) This is crucial since EQT trades on the strip, not the front-month price.…
11 January 2026
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Shell buyback faces fresh questions after Q4 warning as post-oil plan takes shape

Shell buyback faces fresh questions after Q4 warning as post-oil plan takes shape

LONDON, Jan 11, 2026, 17:44 GMT Shell on Thursday flagged that weak oil trading would drag its chemicals and products division into a fourth-quarter loss, casting doubt on its $3.5 billion quarterly share buyback. RBC’s Biraj Borkhataria pinpointed the main issue: will management “hold the line” on buybacks? HSBC’s Kim Fustier expressed less confidence in that. UBS’s Josh Stone slashed…
11 January 2026
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XRP price stock watch: Ripple’s UK FCA licence keeps XRP near $2.09 as CPI week looms

XRP price stock watch: Ripple’s UK FCA licence keeps XRP near $2.09 as CPI week looms

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 12:23 EST — Market closed XRP hovered around $2.09 on Sunday, edging up roughly 0.1% in the past 24 hours after a subdued weekend in crypto trading. The 24-hour volume clocked in at about $1.25 billion. According to CoinMarketCap, XRP remains the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. (CoinMarketCap) The trigger here is regulatory, not technical.…
11 January 2026
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Credo jumps on Needham ‘Top Pick’ call — AI stock traders size up CPI week

Credo jumps on Needham ‘Top Pick’ call — AI stock traders size up CPI week

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 12:26 EST — The market has closed. Credo Technology Group Holding shares climbed 6.2% on Friday, closing at $150.42. The boost came after a Needham analyst labeled the AI data-center connectivity company a “Top Pick” for 2026. With U.S. markets closed over the weekend, investors will carry that momentum into Monday’s session as inflation figures…
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Stock Market Today

  • Indian Markets Open Flat Amid Global Tensions, Corporate Earnings Watch
    January 19, 2026, 11:38 PM EST. Indian equity benchmarks Nifty50 and BSE Sensex opened flat with Nifty50 at 25,573 and Sensex near 83,200, reflecting cautious investor sentiment on Tuesday. Market movement remains range-bound amid weak global cues and geopolitical tensions driven by US-Europe tariff standoff. Dr. VK Vijayakumar, Geojit Investments strategist, highlighted ongoing volatility until clarity on US Supreme Court ruling on Trump tariffs emerges. The IMF raised India's FY26 GDP growth forecast to 7.3%, supporting fundamentals despite subdued early Q3 corporate earnings. Foreign investors sold shares worth Rs 3,263 crore while domestic institutions net bought Rs 4,234 crore, indicating mixed market participation. Asian markets also fell amid revived trade concerns, with the dollar sliding to a one-week low.
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