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Renesas stock ends lower in Tokyo; yen swings and Feb. 5 results now in focus

Renesas stock ends lower in Tokyo; yen swings and Feb. 5 results now in focus

Tokyo, Jan 18, 2026, 09:22 JST — The market has closed. Renesas Electronics shares fell 0.9% Friday, closing at 2,328 yen in Tokyo. The stock lagged the broader market ahead of Monday’s reopening. (MarketWatch) The timing is crucial as the yen returns to focus, prompting exporters to trade the currency once more. Renesas, which serves global auto and industrial sectors, can see even a slight FX shift alter expectations for overseas earnings, especially when positioning is already tight. On Friday, the yen gained ground after Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama mentioned the possibility of intervention, including coordinated efforts with the U.S.
18 January 2026
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UMC stock price hits a 52-week high zone — what to watch before United Microelectronics earnings

UMC stock price hits a 52-week high zone — what to watch before United Microelectronics earnings

Taipei, Jan 18, 2026, 08:41 (GMT+8) — Market closed. Shares of United Microelectronics Corp listed in the U.S. closed Friday up 6% at $9.30, outperforming the more subdued broader market heading into the weekend. The ADR climbed to the upper edge of its 52-week range, hitting $9.37 at its peak. That tight margin leaves the company little wiggle room for weak guidance when it reports to investors later this month. (Investing.com) Chip stocks fueled gains on Wall Street to close out a volatile week. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, so Tuesday’s session will
18 January 2026
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STMicroelectronics stock drifts into Monday after a quiet Friday; earnings are the real test

STMicroelectronics stock drifts into Monday after a quiet Friday; earnings are the real test

Paris, Jan 18, 2026, 01:24 CET — Market closed. STMicroelectronics shares ended Friday at 24.31 euros, slipping 0.29% as European markets wrapped up for the weekend. The stock has gained roughly 3.7% since January began but fell about 1.5% compared to last week. On Friday, prices fluctuated between 24.14 and 24.62 euros, with trading volume near 2.35 million shares. (Investing.com) That small dip packs more punch than it seems, given how chip investors are fixated on any hints about 2026 spending, especially around AI-driven supply chains. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co revealed plans to boost 2026 capital spending to $52 billion–$56
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Nanya Technology stock jumps 5% ahead of Monday earnings call as DRAM prices firm

Nanya Technology stock jumps 5% ahead of Monday earnings call as DRAM prices firm

Taipei, Jan 18, 2026, 08:27 GMT+8 — Market closed. Shares of Taiwan DRAM maker Nanya Technology Corp (2408) ended Friday up 5.26% at NT$250.00, with the market shut over the weekend and investors turning to Monday’s earnings call as the next near-term catalyst. Source The rally came as Taiwan’s Taiex climbed 1.94% to a record close on Friday, lifted by upbeat signals from heavyweight chipmaker TSMC and fresh risk-on positioning in tech. “These figures simply told investors AI demand is robust,” Mega International Investment Services analyst Alex Huang said, adding that a U.S.-Taiwan tariff deal helped ease uncertainty. Source Memory
18 January 2026
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ON Semiconductor (ON) stock price: Wall Street lifts targets as traders size up the next chip catalyst

ON Semiconductor (ON) stock price: Wall Street lifts targets as traders size up the next chip catalyst

New York, January 17, 2026, 19:32 EST — The market has closed. ON Semiconductor Corp (ON) ended Friday at $60.33, edging up 0.08% following a wave of price-target boosts from Wall Street analysts. The stock held its ground ahead of the U.S. market holiday. In after-hours trading, shares hovered around $60.29 and have gained roughly 6% year-to-date. (Investing.com) Timing is key as U.S. markets close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, leaving Tuesday’s open as the first real test of risk appetite after the long weekend. Chip stocks led gains on Friday, with the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor index jumping
18 January 2026
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First Solar stock holds near $244 into the long break — what could move FSLR next week

First Solar stock holds near $244 into the long break — what could move FSLR next week

New York, January 17, 2026, 19:22 EST — Market closed First Solar, Inc. shares ended Friday nearly unchanged at $243.73, up 0.04%, after trading between $243.01 and $248.43. About 2.0 million shares changed hands. That flat finish came after a sharper move a day earlier and leaves the solar manufacturer heading into the long weekend with investors looking for the next push — from rates, policy headlines and, eventually, guidance. U.S. stocks ended nearly flat on Friday and all three major indexes logged weekly losses as fourth-quarter earnings season got going. “Most investors will take that as a win,” said
18 January 2026
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Supreme Court Fed showdown, Davos and China GDP: what to watch in global markets next week

Supreme Court Fed showdown, Davos and China GDP: what to watch in global markets next week

LONDON, Jan 18, 2026, 00:33 GMT As the week begins, investors are zeroing in on a U.S. Supreme Court case that might reshape the Federal Reserve’s independence. Not far behind on the radar: Davos, China’s growth figures, and a Bank of Japan decision. Stocks wrapped up Friday with slight weekly declines, while the dollar hovered near a six-week peak as traders speculated on whether Trump would keep economic adviser Kevin Hassett in his current job or reassign him to the Fed. The S&P 500 finished at 6,940.01, and the 10-year Treasury yield climbed 6.7 basis points to 4.227%. Brent crude
18 January 2026
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Hua Hong Semiconductor Class A shares jump to 140 yuan — but a margin-rule shift is the next test

Hua Hong Semiconductor Class A shares jump to 140 yuan — but a margin-rule shift is the next test

Shanghai, Jan 18, 2026, 08:20 CST — Market closed. Hua Hong Semiconductor (688347.SS) Class A shares ended the last session up 6.9% at 140 yuan, and the Shanghai market is shut over the weekend. The stock ranged between 130.33 and 142.00 yuan in the session, putting it near the top of its 52-week band, while its market value stood at about 184 billion yuan, Investing.com data showed. (Investing.com) The move matters because China’s rally has drawn a regulator response, and chip names sit close to the centre of it. Chinese stock exchanges will raise the minimum margin requirement for new
18 January 2026
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Giga Device Semiconductor Class A stock hits limit-up in Shanghai as memory-price bets build into Monday

Giga Device Semiconductor Class A stock hits limit-up in Shanghai as memory-price bets build into Monday

SHANGHAI, Jan 18, 2026, 08:25 (GMT+8) — Market has closed. GigaDevice Semiconductor’s Class A shares on the Shanghai exchange (603986.SS) surged 10% to close at 280.46 yuan Friday, hitting their daily price limit. Trading volume reached roughly 55 million shares, pushing the stock to the peak of its 52-week range as chip stocks outpaced a weaker market. (英为财情 Investing.com) Mainland markets were closed over the weekend, leaving investors to watch for Monday’s follow-through. Shares of the company listed in Hong Kong (3986.HK) ended Friday up 16.74%, closing at HK$272 after fluctuating between HK$227.20 and HK$272 during the day. (Investing.com Canada)
18 January 2026
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Coherent stock swings into Tuesday reopen as analysts cite AI-optics demand, Photonics West

Coherent stock swings into Tuesday reopen as analysts cite AI-optics demand, Photonics West

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 19:09 EST — Market closed Coherent Corp shares closed Friday down 2.5%, slipping to $191.04 after a big bounce the day before. The photonics supplier had surged 6.4% on Thursday, reaching an intraday peak of $210.90 before retreating. Wall Street’s fresh price-target upgrades kept the stock in focus on AI-driven trading lists. (MarketWatch) Coherent’s stock has gained attention as a high-beta play on data center optical link spending, where “transceivers” handle signal conversion between electrical and light forms to shuttle data across machines. With U.S. markets closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Tuesday’s
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Sungrow Power Supply (300274.SZ) jumps on AI data-centre power push as China traders brace for new margin rules

Sungrow Power Supply (300274.SZ) jumps on AI data-centre power push as China traders brace for new margin rules

Shanghai, Jan 18, 2026, 08:06 GMT+8 — The market has closed. Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd.’s Shenzhen-listed A-shares jumped 3.34% on Friday following news of advancements in its efforts to supply power equipment for AI data centres. The shares closed at 170.99 yuan. (StockAnalysis) The AIDC angle is crucial now as investors scramble for anything tied to artificial intelligence — not just the flashy chips and servers, but also the less glamorous infrastructure like power conversion and backup systems. For Sungrow, this creates a new storyline alongside its main solar and energy-storage businesses. The timing is tense for onshore markets.
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ASE Technology stock price hits record close as chip rally sets up a holiday-shortened week

ASE Technology stock price hits record close as chip rally sets up a holiday-shortened week

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 19:07 (EST) — Market closed ASE Technology Holding’s shares on the U.S. market ended Friday at $19.41, rising roughly 1.2% to hit a record closing peak. (MacroTrends) The boost matters since ASE operates at the tail end of chip production—handling packaging and testing—where demand shifts quickly as major clients adjust AI server and smartphone strategies. With markets closed over the weekend, investors are entering a holiday-shortened week still focused on the semiconductor sector. The shift rippled through markets. ASE’s Taiwan-listed shares (3711.TW) closed Friday at 303.5 Taiwan dollars, gaining 1.68%, ensuring the stock remains in
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:26 AM EST Dollar Dips as Stocks Rally and US Data Influences Fed Rate Expectations February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST. The **dollar index** fell 0.17%, pressured by a rebound in equity markets reducing demand for the safe-haven currency. Weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data raised the odds of a Fed rate cut to 18% for March, though consumer sentiment improved to a six-month high, limiting losses. Hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic emphasized maintaining restrictive monetary policy. The dollar faces medium-term weakness amid expectations for rate cuts
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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