Could Davos lose the World Economic Forum? Larry Fink floats Dublin and Detroit

Could Davos lose the World Economic Forum? Larry Fink floats Dublin and Detroit

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, interim co-chair of the World Economic Forum, said the annual Davos meeting could move or rotate to cities like Dublin or Detroit due to overcrowding. Internal talks are ongoing, the Financial Times reported. Switzerland and forum officials reiterated support for Davos as host, but debate has intensified. The event has been held in Davos since 1971, except for rare relocations.
Kenvue stock steadies as Kimberly-Clark deal vote nears, with lawsuits in the mix

Kenvue stock steadies as Kimberly-Clark deal vote nears, with lawsuits in the mix

Kenvue shares slipped 0.1% to $17.58 early Wednesday as investors await a January 29 shareholder vote on Kimberly-Clark’s $40 billion acquisition offer. Lawsuits and proxy disputes have surfaced ahead of the vote. Kimberly-Clark shares traded at $101.44. ISS recommended approval but flagged litigation risks and tepid market reaction.
JioStar makes a fresh sports bet, tapping Debrup Ghosh to run premium portfolio

JioStar makes a fresh sports bet, tapping Debrup Ghosh to run premium portfolio

JioStar has appointed Debrup Ghosh as director of premium sports, assigning him to drive revenue and secure partnerships for its top sports properties. Ghosh, formerly at Myntra, confirmed the move on LinkedIn. The hire follows JioStar’s recent addition of Praveen Kumar as senior vice president for sports digital and long-term value. JioStar, formed from a merger of Viacom18, JioCinema, and Star India, holds major sports rights in India.
21 January 2026
Experian shares tumble to 19-month low despite solid Q3; Trump rate-cap talk rattles investors

Experian shares tumble to 19-month low despite solid Q3; Trump rate-cap talk rattles investors

Experian shares fell as much as 7% to a 19-month low in London after the company reported 8% organic revenue growth for the third quarter and reaffirmed its full-year outlook. Analysts cited a weak U.S. dollar, U.S. plans to cap credit card rates, AI concerns, and Fair Isaac’s direct sales to lenders as factors weighing on sentiment. North America led growth with a 10% organic increase.
Intel stock jumps as earnings loom: why INTC shares are moving now

Intel stock jumps as earnings loom: why INTC shares are moving now

Intel shares surged about 7% Wednesday morning to $51.98 after analyst upgrades from HSBC and Seaport ahead of Thursday’s earnings report. Options markets are pricing in an 8% swing following results. Investors are watching for updates on server chip demand, manufacturing progress, and margin outlook as Intel ramps up its 18A process.
B2Gold stock rises again as gold tops $4,800 — what investors are watching next

B2Gold stock rises again as gold tops $4,800 — what investors are watching next

B2Gold shares rose about 2% to $5.01 Wednesday as spot gold surged past $4,800 an ounce for the first time, fueled by safe-haven demand amid tensions over Greenland. Traders cited geopolitics and a weaker dollar as key drivers. Gold miners’ stocks tracked bullion higher in early U.S. trading. Markets await President Trump’s Davos speech for further cues.
Nu Holdings (NU) stock nudges up after Nubank lands Mercedes F1 partnership

Nu Holdings (NU) stock nudges up after Nubank lands Mercedes F1 partnership

Nu Holdings shares rose 0.8% to $17.11 in early New York trading after announcing a multi-year global sponsorship with Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1. The deal aims to boost Nubank’s brand in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, and the U.S. Investors are watching whether higher marketing costs will drive customer growth without hurting margins. Nu serves over 127 million customers worldwide.
Broadcom stock price steadies after 5% drop as Trump tariffs dominate the tape — what AVGO investors watch next

Broadcom stock price steadies after 5% drop as Trump tariffs dominate the tape — what AVGO investors watch next

Broadcom shares rose 0.3% to $333.55 early Wednesday after plunging 5.4% in the prior session. The rebound followed Wall Street’s sharpest drop in three months, triggered by President Trump’s threat of new tariffs on Europe tied to Greenland. Traders await Trump’s Davos speech and key U.S. economic data later this week. The CBOE Volatility Index hovered near 20.8.
Amazon stock slips as tariff price talk rattles shoppers — here’s what traders watch next

Amazon stock slips as tariff price talk rattles shoppers — here’s what traders watch next

Amazon shares fell 0.4% to $230.01 early Wednesday, extending losses after a 3.4% drop Tuesday. CEO Andy Jassy said tariffs are starting to appear in online prices as sellers adjust. President Trump’s new import tariffs and his Davos comments are adding to market volatility. Amazon’s next earnings report is set for February 5.
Micron stock price jumps early as $1.8B Taiwan fab plan keeps AI memory squeeze in focus

Micron stock price jumps early as $1.8B Taiwan fab plan keeps AI memory squeeze in focus

Micron shares rose 2.8% to $375.21 Wednesday morning after the company agreed to buy Powerchip’s P5 fab in Taiwan for $1.8 billion. The deal adds 300,000 square feet of cleanroom space, with DRAM wafer output set for late 2027. Analysts raised price targets but at least one downgraded the stock over concerns about high-bandwidth memory execution. Memory shortages continue to disrupt AI infrastructure expansion.
Apple stock price edges up after tariff-driven selloff as AAPL earnings near

Apple stock price edges up after tariff-driven selloff as AAPL earnings near

Apple shares rose 0.2% to $247.15 early Wednesday, recovering after a 3.46% drop Tuesday. U.S. stocks remained volatile as markets awaited President Trump’s Davos speech and reacted to new tariffs on European goods. Analysts focused on Apple’s Jan. 29 earnings, weighing iPhone demand against rising costs. Evercore raised its outlook, while Citi trimmed its price target citing higher component prices.

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Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

7 February 2026
Corning shares jumped 8.3% to a record $122.16 Friday, gaining 11% over two sessions amid strong demand for AI infrastructure stocks. The move follows a $6 billion optical fiber deal with Meta and upgraded company forecasts. Shares traded as high as $122.56 and rose 0.6% after hours. COO Avery Nelson sold 1,894 shares for tax withholding, retaining 66,050.
PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

7 February 2026
PepsiCo priced €2.5 billion in euro notes across four maturities, with settlement set for Feb. 11, according to an SEC filing. The company plans to use proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repaying commercial paper. Shares closed at $170.49 Friday, up 1.8%. PepsiCo is also cutting U.S. snack prices by up to 15% after consumer pushback.
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