Today: 26 May 2026

Citigroup stock: Reported March layoffs put Citi shares in focus heading into Fed week

Citigroup stock: Reported March layoffs put Citi shares in focus heading into Fed week

Citigroup shares fell 1.8% to $113.59 Friday amid reports of another round of layoffs in March, targeting senior staff after bonuses. The company confirmed headcount reductions will continue into 2026. CFO Mark Mason said the workforce dropped to 226,000 by end-2025, with $800 million in severance costs last year. Investors await the Federal Reserve’s rate decision on January 29.
25 January 2026
Shell share price: Argentina Vaca Muerta sale talks and Nigeria’s $20bn Bonga plan set up a big week

Shell share price: Argentina Vaca Muerta sale talks and Nigeria’s $20bn Bonga plan set up a big week

Shell is weighing a sale of its Vaca Muerta shale assets in Argentina, sources say, a deal that could fetch billions. Shell shares closed up 0.5% in London Friday, while Brent crude settled at $65.88 after new U.S. sanctions on Iran. Nigeria approved incentives for Shell’s Bonga South West oilfield, with a final investment decision possible by 2027. Shell continued its share buyback, purchasing over 1.1 million shares on Jan. 23.
25 January 2026
Bank of China A-shares (601988) head into Monday after another dip — what traders watch next

Bank of China A-shares (601988) head into Monday after another dip — what traders watch next

Bank of China’s Shanghai-listed A-shares fell 0.57% to 5.27 yuan on Friday, their second consecutive loss. Around 247 million shares traded hands as investors weighed signals from the central bank on possible rate and reserve requirement cuts. The Shanghai Composite rose 0.33%, while the CSI 300 slipped 0.45%. Traders await late-month data and policy moves after a volatile week for financial stocks.
25 January 2026
China Mobile Limited Class A stock price near 95 yuan ahead of Shanghai open — what to watch this week

China Mobile Limited Class A stock price near 95 yuan ahead of Shanghai open — what to watch this week

China Mobile A-shares fell 0.9% to 95.38 yuan Friday, nearing the lower end of their recent range as trading opened Monday in Shanghai. Peers China Telecom slipped 0.3% and China Unicom rose 0.6%. The stock’s 14-day RSI hit 22.6, signaling oversold conditions. Investors are watching central bank liquidity moves and the U.S. Fed meeting later this week.
25 January 2026
Thermo Fisher (TMO) stock slips from fresh high as earnings week and Fed decision loom

Thermo Fisher (TMO) stock slips from fresh high as earnings week and Fed decision loom

Thermo Fisher shares fell 2.11% to $625.98 Friday, ending a three-day rally and closing 2.8% below Thursday’s 52-week high. The company reports earnings before the market opens Jan. 29, following Danaher’s results and the Fed’s Jan. 27-28 meeting. The S&P 500 health care index slipped 0.56% Friday. Analyst consensus expects Thermo Fisher to post $6.44 EPS on $11.95 billion revenue for the quarter.
RBC stock has two near-term triggers: a dividend date Monday and a Bank of Canada call

RBC stock has two near-term triggers: a dividend date Monday and a Bank of Canada call

Royal Bank of Canada shares closed Friday at C$232.71 in Toronto, nearly unchanged ahead of Monday’s dividend record date and the Bank of Canada’s rate decision Wednesday. RBC raised its quarterly dividend to C$1.64 per share, payable Feb. 24. The bank will report quarterly results Feb. 26. Canada’s main stock index ended at a record high Friday, lifted by gains in gold and oil.
25 January 2026
CATL stock price: What to watch before Shenzhen opens after “super-hybrid” battery talk

CATL stock price: What to watch before Shenzhen opens after “super-hybrid” battery talk

CATL Class A shares closed at 347 yuan in Shenzhen, up 0.35%. The company released a Davos whitepaper on battery recycling with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and unveiled a new “super-hybrid” cell chemistry combining ternary lithium and LFP. Mass production is targeted for April. Investors are watching for product ramp updates and the next earnings report.
Utilities stocks slip ahead of Fed decision as Winter Storm Fern tests the grid

Utilities stocks slip ahead of Fed decision as Winter Storm Fern tests the grid

U.S. utility stocks fell Friday, with the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund down 0.35% to $42.56. Over 850,000 customers remained without power Sunday as outages spread and PJM Interconnection raised its demand forecast to a record 147.2 GW. The Department of Energy issued emergency orders for Texas and PJM grids. The Federal Reserve is expected to keep rates unchanged at its meeting Jan. 27–28.
Why U.S. real estate stocks could swing Monday: XLRE, VNQ and the Fed week ahead

Why U.S. real estate stocks could swing Monday: XLRE, VNQ and the Fed week ahead

U.S. real estate shares closed slightly higher Friday, with XLRE up 0.3% at $41.25 and VNQ up 0.2% at $90.54. Treasury yields slipped, the 10-year note falling to about 4.23%. S&P Global’s flash composite PMI held at 52.8, while the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index rose to 56.4. Investors await Monday’s bond market open and Wednesday’s Fed policy decision.
Basic materials stocks close near a one-year high — what could move XLB in Fed week

Basic materials stocks close near a one-year high — what could move XLB in Fed week

The Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB) closed Friday up 0.9% at $49.97, near a 52-week high, as metals surged and rare earths policy drew focus. The Trump administration will acquire a 10% stake in USA Rare Earth via a $1.6 billion deal, with an announcement set for Monday. The Fed meets Jan. 27–28, and China’s PMI data is due Jan. 31.
Energy stocks close at fresh records as oil jumps on Iran fears; what to watch this week

Energy stocks close at fresh records as oil jumps on Iran fears; what to watch this week

The S&P 500 energy index closed at a record high Friday, up 0.6%, as oil prices jumped nearly 3% after new U.S. sanctions on Iranian exports and supply concerns. Brent settled at $65.88 a barrel, U.S. crude at $61.07. Chevron’s Tengiz oilfield in Kazakhstan remains shut after a fire. Exxon Mobil rose 1% to $134.97; Occidental gained 2.2% to $44.10.

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  • ASX Shares Return to Focus Amid Market Developments
    May 25, 2026, 8:26 PM EDT. Two ASX-listed stocks have regained investor attention amid recent market movements. While specific companies were not identified, this resurgence highlights shifting investor sentiments in the Australian stock market. Market watchers suggest that external economic factors and sector-specific news could be driving renewed interest. Investors are advised to conduct thorough research and consult financial professionals before making investment decisions. The content serves to inform and educate and does not constitute investment advice or recommendations.

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Infleqtion Shares Up 31% This Week After $100 Million Quantum Contract, Eyes on Tuesday Trading

26 May 2026
Infleqtion shares surged 11.2% Friday to $16.35, capping a 31.4% weekly gain ahead of the Memorial Day market closure. The rally followed a May 21 letter of intent with the U.S. Commerce Department for up to $100 million in proposed funding under the CHIPS Act. The award is not final and depends on meeting development milestones. U.S. equity markets reopen Tuesday after the holiday.
Plug Power Stock Pauses After a Wild Week. The Next Test Is Cash.

Plug Power Stock Pauses After a Wild Week. The Next Test Is Cash.

26 May 2026
Plug Power shares closed at $3.78 on May 22 after a volatile week, rebounding 14.2% on May 21 following news of a final investment decision for its 30-megawatt Barrow Green Hydrogen project in the UK. The company reported Q1 revenue up 22% to $163.5 million and improved gross margin, but analysts remain cautious, with price targets ranging from $2.50 to $5. U.S. markets were closed May 25 for Memorial Day.
Archer Aviation Stock Paused Monday, Traders Watching Tuesday for ACHR Direction

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26 May 2026
Archer Aviation (ACHR) closed Friday at $6.36, up 5.1% for the week, before slipping to $6.29 in after-hours trading. The company reported a Q1 net loss of $217.7 million on $1.6 million revenue, with $1.78 billion in cash at quarter’s end. Archer says it completed Phase 3 of FAA certification for its Midnight eVTOL. Investors await updates on Phase 4 testing and U.S. pilot program plans.
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