Meta’s nuclear power pivot puts communication services stocks (XLC) in focus ahead of Monday

Meta’s nuclear power pivot puts communication services stocks (XLC) in focus ahead of Monday

NEW YORK, Jan 11, 2026, 13:22 EST — Market closed Meta Platforms climbed 1.1% on Friday after the Facebook parent revealed that nuclear-energy deals might deliver up to 6.6 gigawatts of power by 2035 to support its expanding AI data centers. The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLC) edged up 0.35%, while Alphabet ticked higher by 0.9%. (About Facebook)…
TSMC stock heads into the week after a $33 billion quarter — here’s what traders watch next

TSMC stock heads into the week after a $33 billion quarter — here’s what traders watch next

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 13:13 (EST) — Market closed. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s revenue for the fourth quarter jumped 20.45% year-on-year, beating analysts’ estimates and offering fresh insight into demand for AI-related advanced chips. The world’s largest contract chipmaker posted revenue of T$1.046 trillion ($33.11 billion) for October through December, based on monthly sales figures it released. Full earnings…
Adobe cloud computing stock hit by BMO downgrade as CPI week looms

Adobe cloud computing stock hit by BMO downgrade as CPI week looms

New York, January 11, 2026, 13:00 ET — The market has closed. Adobe (ADBE.O) opens Monday in the spotlight following a broker downgrade that highlighted rising competition in its Creative Cloud segment, a staple for investors seeking subscription software exposure in the cloud computing space. Timing couldn’t be more inconvenient. Stocks kicked off 2026 on a strong note, yet the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…

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    January 20, 2026, 4:06 PM EST. Lean hog futures posted mixed results on Tuesday, with nearby contracts down 7 to 20 cents while longer-dated contracts saw gains. USDA's national base hog price was not reported due to light trading volume. The CME Lean Hog Index rose 76 cents to $81.76 on Jan 16. The USDA pork carcass cutout value increased 10 cents to $94.30 per hundredweight, despite declines in loin and picnic primal cuts. Federally inspected hog slaughter Monday stood at 426,000 head, down 71,000 from last Monday but slightly above last year's figures. Commitment of Traders data showed speculators increased their net long positions by 766 contracts to 82,624 as of Jan 13. Feb and Apr lean hog futures declined, while May contracts rose 50 cents, reflecting mixed market sentiment.
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