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Walmart’s CEO handover sparks sweeping exec shake-up — new bosses for U.S., International and Sam’s Club

Walmart’s CEO handover sparks sweeping exec shake-up — new bosses for U.S., International and Sam’s Club

Walmart will install John Furner as CEO on Feb. 1, replacing Doug McMillon. David Guggina will lead Walmart U.S., Chris Nicholas will head Walmart International, and Latriece Watkins will run Sam’s Club. Kathryn McLay, outgoing international chief, will depart after the transition. An SEC filing shows Furner’s pay package includes $1.5 million salary and $27 million in stock awards.
17 January 2026
Commonwealth Bank of Australia share price: CBA stock set for a rate test after fresh home-loan moves

Commonwealth Bank of Australia share price: CBA stock set for a rate test after fresh home-loan moves

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares closed up 0.52% at A$154.30 on Friday, as the S&P/ASX 200 gained 0.48%. CBA raised some fixed mortgage rates for new borrowers, with its lowest two-year rate now at 5.79%. The Reserve Bank’s cash rate target remains at 3.60%, with the next decision due Feb. 3. CBA’s December Household Spending Insights showed a 0.7% rise, marking 15 months of growth.
17 January 2026
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Bank holiday today (Jan 17, 2026): Are banks open in India? Tamil Nadu shut for Uzhavar Thirunal

Bank holiday today (Jan 17, 2026): Are banks open in India? Tamil Nadu shut for Uzhavar Thirunal

Bank branches in Tamil Nadu are closed January 17 for Uzhavar Thirunal, following a Friday shutdown in Chennai for Thiruvalluvar Day. Most other Indian branches remain open, as the date falls on the third Saturday. RBI’s calendar lists more state-specific holidays this month and a nationwide closure on January 26 for Republic Day. Digital banking and ATMs continue to operate.
17 January 2026
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Fortescue share price ticks up on wind farm build start as traders look to next week’s output report

Fortescue share price ticks up on wind farm build start as traders look to next week’s output report

Fortescue shares closed up 0.3% at A$22.82 after construction began on a 133MW wind project in Western Australia. The company targets mid- to late-2027 completion, with a fiscal 2026 decarbonisation budget of $900 million to $1.2 billion. Iron ore futures fell on Friday, with Dalian and Singapore contracts both down. Fortescue’s next production report is due Jan. 22.
17 January 2026
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Northern Star Resources share price slips after four-day run as NST investors brace for Jan 22 update

Northern Star Resources share price slips after four-day run as NST investors brace for Jan 22 update

Northern Star Resources shares fell 1.0% to A$26.83 Friday, ending a four-day rally as gold prices slipped from record highs. The miner’s December-quarter output of 348,000 ounces missed analyst forecasts. Investors await a cost update on January 22 after the company cut its full-year sales outlook earlier this month. BMO Capital lowered its price target to A$31.
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 17.01.2026

TransDigm Group reported $8.83 billion in revenue and $1.87 billion net income, with shares near $1,450 and a P/E of 43.8x. Elevance Health closed at $374.87, with DCF analysis suggesting a 62.9% undervaluation. BlackRock traded at $1,163.17, about 11.6% above its implied value. Commercial Metals ended at $74.42, with DCF pointing to a 37.3% discount to intrinsic value.
17 January 2026
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P&G stock near $145: UBS flags guidance risk as Procter & Gamble earnings loom

P&G stock near $145: UBS flags guidance risk as Procter & Gamble earnings loom

Procter & Gamble closed Friday at $144.53, down 0.07%, as UBS maintained its buy rating but warned of a possible guidance cut next week. U.S. markets will stay shut Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, reopening Tuesday. P&G reports fiscal Q2 earnings Jan. 22, with consensus at $1.87 EPS on $22.28 billion revenue. Options markets show heightened volatility expectations ahead of the release.
17 January 2026
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Home Depot stock: investor push over surveillance data puts HD back in focus ahead of earnings

Home Depot stock: investor push over surveillance data puts HD back in focus ahead of earnings

Home Depot shares closed up 0.3% at $380.17 Friday as investors pressed the company to review its use of Flock Safety surveillance and disclose data-sharing practices. Zevin Asset Management is leading a shareholder push for a privacy risk assessment. Truist and Morgan Stanley raised their price targets. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
17 January 2026
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SoFi stock slips into holiday-shortened week as earnings, credit-rate talk loom

SoFi stock slips into holiday-shortened week as earnings, credit-rate talk loom

SoFi shares fell 1.2% to $26.13 Friday, their third straight decline, ahead of U.S. markets closing Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The stock remains below SoFi’s recent $27.50 equity raise price. Investors await the company’s Jan. 30 earnings report as policy debate over capping credit card interest rates keeps lender stocks volatile. Since Jan. 9, SoFi shares have dropped about 4.6%.
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

American Express shares rose 2.1% to $364.79 Friday, outpacing a flat market before the holiday weekend. The White House is weighing an executive order to cap credit card rates at 10%, sources told Bloomberg. AmEx’s December SEC filing showed consumer delinquencies fell to 1.3%, while small business delinquencies edged up to 1.7%. U.S. markets will close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
17 January 2026
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