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Trump’s Greenland tariff threat sets up a tense week for global stocks

Trump’s Greenland tariff threat sets up a tense week for global stocks

President Donald Trump threatened 10% tariffs on eight European countries tied to Greenland, escalating to 25% by June if no deal is reached. The S&P 500 closed nearly flat at 6,940.01, while the Dow and Nasdaq also posted slight losses. Europe’s STOXX 600 ended flat, and China’s regulator announced tighter market controls. U.S. markets will close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
18 January 2026
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GE Aerospace stock price: GE shares head into earnings week after Friday lift

GE Aerospace stock price: GE shares head into earnings week after Friday lift

GE Aerospace shares closed up 1.6% at $325.12 on Friday ahead of Monday’s market holiday. Investors are watching for the company’s January 22 earnings webcast, which follows a leadership change and major Delta Air Lines engine order. Analysts expect quarterly earnings of $1.41 per share on $11.19 billion revenue. Supply-chain issues and aircraft delivery delays remain concerns.
18 January 2026
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LVMH stock: Five straight down days, a tariff threat — and what traders watch next week

LVMH stock: Five straight down days, a tariff threat — and what traders watch next week

LVMH shares fell 2.64% to 609.20 euros in Paris Friday, marking a fifth straight decline and a 6.58% weekly drop. Europe’s luxury stocks tumbled, with the sector index down 3.2% after Richemont slid 5.4% on a downgrade. U.S. tariff threats and LVMH’s upcoming earnings are in focus for next week. LVMH also named Michèle Benbunan CEO of its media division, effective Jan. 22.
18 January 2026
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ICBC A-share price in focus: China’s margin clamp and PBOC signals set up Monday’s open

ICBC A-share price in focus: China’s margin clamp and PBOC signals set up Monday’s open

ICBC A shares fell 0.9% to 7.61 yuan at Friday’s close in Shanghai after exchanges raised the minimum margin ratio for new leveraged stock purchases to 100%. The rule change, which does not affect existing contracts, comes as regulators seek to curb speculation. Investors are watching the upcoming loan prime rate decision for signs of further easing. ICBC’s H shares in Hong Kong rose 0.16% to HK$6.35.
18 January 2026
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P&G stock in focus: Barclays lifts target ahead of Jan. 22 earnings, warns rally is a “flight to safety”

P&G stock in focus: Barclays lifts target ahead of Jan. 22 earnings, warns rally is a “flight to safety”

Procter & Gamble shares slipped 0.1% to $144.53 Friday as U.S. markets closed nearly flat ahead of the long weekend. Barclays raised its price target for P&G to $155 but kept an Equal Weight rating. The company will report quarterly earnings and hold its call on Jan. 22. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
18 January 2026
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Netflix stock price steadies near $88 as Trump bond disclosure, Sony deal and Warner fight crowd the week

Netflix stock price steadies near $88 as Trump bond disclosure, Sony deal and Warner fight crowd the week

Netflix shares slipped 0.1% to $88 Friday amid heavy trading and renewed scrutiny of its $83 billion Warner Bros Discovery merger, after a Reuters report that President Trump bought up to $2 million in Netflix and Warner bonds post-announcement. Paramount Skydance has filed suit against Warner and launched a rival $108.4 billion bid. Netflix is reportedly preparing an all-cash offer as regulators review the deal.
18 January 2026
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Alibaba stock price: BABA faces a holiday pause as China margin curbs and Nvidia H200 snag raise new questions

Alibaba stock price: BABA faces a holiday pause as China margin curbs and Nvidia H200 snag raise new questions

Alibaba’s U.S.-listed shares fell 3.24% to $165.40 Friday as Beijing moved to tighten margin rules and fresh doubts emerged over AI chip imports. Trading volume reached about 18.3 million shares. U.S. markets will remain closed Monday for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, with trading resuming Jan. 20. Hong Kong-listed Alibaba shares closed up 0.97% at HK$166.20.
18 January 2026
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AbbVie stock slides after Epkinly trial misses survival goal — what ABBV investors watch next

AbbVie stock slides after Epkinly trial misses survival goal — what ABBV investors watch next

AbbVie shares fell 1.1% to $214.35 Friday after partner Genmab said their blood cancer drug epcoritamab failed to meet the main survival goal in a Phase 3 trial. Genmab’s U.S. shares dropped over 7%. AbbVie reported a benefit for progression-free survival but not overall survival. Investors await AbbVie’s earnings report on Feb. 4.
18 January 2026
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AMD stock heads into Tuesday with a fresh $1 billion data-center deal in focus

AMD stock heads into Tuesday with a fresh $1 billion data-center deal in focus

Riot Platforms announced a 10-year data center lease with AMD at its Rockdale, Texas site, starting at 25 MW with options up to 200 MW and nearly $1 billion in value. AMD shares rose 1.7% to $231.83 Friday; Riot surged 16.1%. Wall Street will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Investors await AMD’s Feb. 3 earnings for details on data center capacity use.
18 January 2026
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Micron stock closes at a record after $7.8 million insider buy — what to watch next week

Micron stock closes at a record after $7.8 million insider buy — what to watch next week

Micron shares surged 7.8% to a record $362.75 Friday after director Mark Liu disclosed buying 23,200 shares at around $337 each. The stock traded nearly 48 million shares, swinging between $352.04 and $365.81. Broader U.S. markets ended flat, while a semiconductor index rose 1.2%. Investors are watching upcoming earnings and chip-policy news as a holiday-shortened week begins.
18 January 2026
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ASML stock in focus after Morgan Stanley lifts target to €1,400 as trade headlines build

ASML stock in focus after Morgan Stanley lifts target to €1,400 as trade headlines build

Morgan Stanley raised its price target for ASML to €1,400, citing strong orders through 2027. ASML shares closed at €1,167.20 in Amsterdam, up 1.55% on Friday. Trade tensions rose after President Trump threatened new tariffs on European imports, including from the Netherlands. Investors await ASML’s earnings and watch for market reaction to tariff developments.
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Stock Market Today

KLA stock price jumps 8% as chip rebound lifts KLAC — what to know before Monday

KLA stock price jumps 8% as chip rebound lifts KLAC — what to know before Monday

8 February 2026
KLA Corp shares surged 8.4% to $1,442.95 Friday, leading gains in chip-equipment stocks after Amazon announced a major increase in capital spending. About 1.6 million KLA shares traded as the PHLX semiconductor index rose 5.7%. KLA’s board declared a $1.90 quarterly dividend, payable March 3 to holders as of Feb. 17. Applied Materials and Lam Research also rallied sharply into the close.
CBA share price: Commonwealth Bank stock steadies after ASX selloff as earnings loom

CBA share price: Commonwealth Bank stock steadies after ASX selloff as earnings loom

8 February 2026
Commonwealth Bank of Australia closed Friday down 0.23% at A$158.91, outperforming a 2.03% drop in the S&P/ASX 200. Investors await CBA’s half-year results on Feb. 11 and commentary from CEO Matt Comyn. The Reserve Bank’s recent cash-rate hike to 3.85% and upcoming mortgage repricing are in focus. CBA flagged A$68 million in provisions and A$53 million in non-recurring income items.
Boeing stock jumps 2.6% to $243 — what Wall Street is watching before Monday

Boeing stock jumps 2.6% to $243 — what Wall Street is watching before Monday

8 February 2026
Boeing shares closed up 2.6% at $243.03 Friday, buoyed by reports of possible major aircraft orders from Saudi Arabia and India. India’s trade minister said a $70–80 billion Boeing deal could be signed by March. Supply-chain delays and regulatory scrutiny remain key risks. Boeing’s chief engineer sold over 10,000 shares earlier in the week.
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