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Dow Jones futures edge higher after TSMC forecast, with banks back in focus

Dow Jones futures edge higher after TSMC forecast, with banks back in focus

Dow Jones futures rose 0.06% early Thursday after TSMC projected strong growth and signaled plans to expand U.S. manufacturing. The Dow closed down 0.09% Wednesday, pressured by falling bank shares amid concerns over a proposed cap on credit-card rates. Wells Fargo dropped 4.6% after missing profit targets. Oil prices slid more than 2% in early Asian trading.
15 January 2026
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India stock market closed today: Sensex, Nifty reopen Friday — what traders are watching

India stock market closed today: Sensex, Nifty reopen Friday — what traders are watching

Indian stock markets were closed Thursday for a local holiday after the Nifty 50 and Sensex each posted their eighth straight loss Wednesday, dragged by tariff worries and foreign investor outflows. Infosys raised its FY26 revenue-growth forecast despite a drop in net profit. Oil prices fell over 3% overnight. India’s wholesale prices rose 0.83% in December, beating expectations.
15 January 2026
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ASX 200 hits two-month high as miners lead, BHP ends at two-year peak

ASX 200 hits two-month high as miners lead, BHP ends at two-year peak

Australian shares closed at a two-month high Thursday, with the S&P/ASX 200 up 0.5% to 8,861.70 as miners rallied. BHP hit its strongest level in over two years; Rio Tinto gained 0.4%. Financials rose 0.5% but remain down for the month. Traders await the Reserve Bank of Australia’s policy decision on Feb. 3.
15 January 2026
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Oakville teens land early funding for shark-deterring net as Halton board steps up mental health push

Oakville teens land early funding for shark-deterring net as Halton board steps up mental health push

Three Grade 11 students from Oakville’s T.A. Blakelock High School have raised about $5,500 for a shark-repelling fishing net using recycled materials, electromagnets, and blue LEDs, the Halton District School Board said Thursday. Most funding came from a Rotary conference in Orillia. The team is seeking intellectual property protection and plans to test the net on the East Coast.
15 January 2026
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Broadcom stock falls again as China targets VMware; RBC says OpenAI upside ‘less clear’

Broadcom stock falls again as China targets VMware; RBC says OpenAI upside ‘less clear’

Broadcom shares dropped 4.2% to $339.89 premarket after reports that China ordered local firms to stop using foreign cybersecurity software, including VMware. The directive targets over a dozen U.S. and Israeli companies, citing national security. Broadcom also announced a $4.5 billion senior notes offering and began redeeming some VMware-linked debt. The stock fell 4.15% Wednesday amid a broader tech selloff.
15 January 2026
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AppLovin stock (APP) steadies in premarket after a brutal slide — Evercore’s new buy call is the test

AppLovin stock (APP) steadies in premarket after a brutal slide — Evercore’s new buy call is the test

AppLovin shares rose 0.37% to $620.04 in premarket trading Thursday after a 7.6% drop the previous session. Evercore ISI began coverage with an Outperform rating and set an $835 price target. Investors are watching for Feb. 11 earnings and updates on an SEC probe into data practices. The stock joined the S&P 500 in September 2025.
15 January 2026
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Lam Research stock pops before the open as analysts turn bullish ahead of earnings

Lam Research stock pops before the open as analysts turn bullish ahead of earnings

Lam Research shares rose 6.5% to $222.38 in premarket trading Thursday after new analyst coverage and price target hikes from Stifel and RBC Capital. Stifel cited over 40% growth in Lam’s 2025 system sales and raised its price target to $250, while RBC set a $260 target. Lam had dropped 2.6% Wednesday on heavy volume. Investors await Lam’s late January earnings for signs of broader demand.
15 January 2026
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ConocoPhillips stock (COP) dips in premarket as oil slides; Australia gas discovery adds a wrinkle

ConocoPhillips stock (COP) dips in premarket as oil slides; Australia gas discovery adds a wrinkle

ConocoPhillips fell about 1% to $99.27 in early U.S. premarket trading Thursday as oil prices dropped more than 3% after U.S. inventories rose and Iran tensions eased. A partner reported a second gas discovery in Conoco’s Australia venture, but further appraisal is needed. ConocoPhillips closed up 4% Wednesday, outperforming broader markets.
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Bank of America stock drops before the bell after earnings beat — what moves BAC next

Bank of America stock drops before the bell after earnings beat — what moves BAC next

Bank of America shares fell 3.7% to $52.48 in early premarket trading Thursday, despite beating fourth-quarter profit forecasts. The bank reported net income of $7.6 billion, or 98 cents per share, and projected 2026 net interest income growth of 5% to 7%. Investors remain cautious amid policy risks tied to a proposed cap on credit-card interest rates.
15 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock jumps 6% premarket as TSMC capex outlook lifts chip-tool names

Applied Materials stock jumps 6% premarket as TSMC capex outlook lifts chip-tool names

Applied Materials shares rose 6.6% to $321.69 in premarket trading Thursday, rebounding from a nearly 1% drop Wednesday. The jump followed Taiwan Semiconductor’s strong profit and higher spending plans, along with new “Outperform” and “Buy” ratings from RBC Capital and Stifel. Lam Research and KLA also gained premarket. Applied Materials reports quarterly results Feb. 12.
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Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

7 February 2026
Caterpillar shares surged 7.1% to $726.20 Friday, driving the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The move erased recent losses and followed insider selling by Group President Bob De Lange earlier in the week. Deere and CNH Industrial also gained as investors rotated into industrial stocks. Markets await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data.
Amazon stock slides as $200B AI spending plan meets cautious profit outlook

Amazon stock slides as $200B AI spending plan meets cautious profit outlook

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell 9% Friday after the company announced plans for $200 billion in 2026 capital spending, mainly for AWS and AI, and issued a first-quarter profit outlook below estimates. The stock drop could erase $200 billion in market value. Fourth-quarter net sales rose 14% to $213.4 billion, while free cash flow declined due to higher spending on AI infrastructure.
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