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Merck (MRK) stock week ahead: $30 billion Revolution talks and JPMorgan catalysts to watch

Merck (MRK) stock week ahead: $30 billion Revolution talks and JPMorgan catalysts to watch

New York, January 11, 2026, 14:03 EST — Market closed. Merck & Co., Inc. shares closed down 0.4% on Friday at $110.53, and traders head into Monday with takeover chatter back in the tape. The Wall Street Journal reported Merck is in talks to buy Revolution Medicines in a deal valued around $28 billion to $32 billion. (The Wall Street Journal) Why it matters now: Merck is staring at a Keytruda patent cliff starting in 2028 — when exclusivity ends and cheaper rivals can start to bite into sales. The Financial Times said big drugmakers, including Merck and Bristol Myers
11 January 2026
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HSBC stock week ahead: Hang Seng court date and France tax deal set the tone

HSBC stock week ahead: Hang Seng court date and France tax deal set the tone

London, Jan 11, 2026, 18:58 GMT — Markets have closed for the day. HSBC Holdings Plc shares (HSBA.L) closed down 1.2 pence at 1,194.2 pence in London on Friday. In Hong Kong, the stock (0005.HK) edged up HK$0.50 to finish at HK$124.80. Meanwhile, the U.S. ADR slipped $0.30 to $80.19. Investors are eyeing HSBC’s Annual Results for 2025, set for release on Feb. 25. (HSBC) Heading into the new week, the key question is how much capital HSBC plans to commit in Hong Kong—and for what duration. This directly impacts what the bank can return to shareholders, and on what
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Goldman Sachs stock: IPO mandate, CPI and earnings set up a busy week for GS

Goldman Sachs stock: IPO mandate, CPI and earnings set up a busy week for GS

New York, January 11, 2026, 13:50 EST — The market has closed. Goldman Sachs Group Inc shares ended Friday up 0.4% at $938.98. The bank emerged as an adviser on a potential IPO for health-and-beauty retailer A.S. Watson Group. CK Hutchison has appointed Goldman and UBS to oversee a planned dual listing in Hong Kong and London, Bloomberg News reported. The offering could raise $2 billion or more. Hong Kong listings have already raised $36.5 billion in 2025, the report noted, providing bankers with fresh momentum ahead of earnings. (Reuters) The calendar takes center stage: big banks begin reporting fourth-quarter
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Utilities stocks head into CPI week on a Meta nuclear deal — what to watch Monday

Utilities stocks head into CPI week on a Meta nuclear deal — what to watch Monday

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 13:40 (EST) — Market closed. U.S. utilities stocks kicked off Monday under a new spotlight after Meta Platforms secured 20-year nuclear power deals with Vistra and partnered with two small-reactor developers. These agreements highlight utilities as Big Tech increasingly seeks reliable power for AI-driven data centers. (Reuters) This matters because utilities frequently trade as “bond proxies” — dividend-paying stocks that track Treasury yields when investors adjust their interest rate forecasts. Economists at S&P Global Market Intelligence noted that markets are closely watching upcoming inflation data, with the Federal Reserve divided on how quickly to ease
11 January 2026
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Real Estate Stocks in focus: XLRE, REITs brace for CPI after Trump’s $200 billion mortgage-bond push

Real Estate Stocks in focus: XLRE, REITs brace for CPI after Trump’s $200 billion mortgage-bond push

New York, January 11, 2026, 13:41 EST — Market closed. U.S. real estate stocks enter the week as the Trump administration’s mortgage-bond strategy takes shape. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the aim is to “roughly match” the Federal Reserve’s runoff of mortgage-backed securities. FHFA Director William Pulte has kicked off with a $3 billion purchase, according to Bessent, while the Fed is allowing about $15 billion a month to roll off. Meanwhile, 30-year mortgage rates are hovering near 6.2%. The Fed still holds just over $2 trillion in these securities. (Reuters) Mortgage-backed securities, known as MBS, are bonds secured by
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SAP stock jumps on DAX strength, with NRF AI push and Jan. 29 earnings in focus

SAP stock jumps on DAX strength, with NRF AI push and Jan. 29 earnings in focus

FRANKFURT, Jan 11, 2026, 19:47 CET — Market closed SAP SE shares climbed 2.8%, finishing Friday at 212.35 euros. The stock hit an intraday peak of 214.25 euros, drawing attention heading into the new week. (Yahoo Finance) This matters because SAP ranks among the DAX’s largest components and serves as a key indicator for Europe’s enterprise software sector. With markets closed on Sunday, all eyes turn to Monday to see if buyers hold firm and how much risk appetite remains ahead of earnings. European stocks closed the week at a record high, led by strength in the technology sector. This
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Boeing MAX 10 moves a step closer — why industrials ETF XLI and Boeing stock are on Monday’s radar

Boeing MAX 10 moves a step closer — why industrials ETF XLI and Boeing stock are on Monday’s radar

New York, January 11, 2026, 13:39 ET — The market has closed. The Federal Aviation Administration has given the green light for Boeing’s largest 737 MAX model, the MAX 10, to advance to the second stage of flight testing, according to a source close to the program. Boeing and the FAA did not respond to requests for comment. An ongoing engine deicing problem has held up approvals, despite Boeing executives forecasting certification this year for both the MAX 7 and MAX 10. “It’s progress, but until the MAX 10 is certified, it’s not,” said Scott Hamilton, an aerospace analyst and
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Basic materials stocks: XLB jumps 1.6% on copper surge as Linde sets Feb. 5 earnings date

Basic materials stocks: XLB jumps 1.6% on copper surge as Linde sets Feb. 5 earnings date

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 13:34 EST — The market has closed. U.S. basic materials shares wrapped up last week on a strong note, with the Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB) gaining 1.6% on Friday. (Nasdaq) This matters since the group’s been acting like a macro signal — delivering a fast snapshot on growth, inflation, and the dollar — right as investors gear up for earnings season and new buzz around mining deals. This also puts the sector at risk. Should metal prices dip or appetite for risk wane, those gains could unravel quickly. Copper climbed 1.9% to $12,964
11 January 2026
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Meta’s nuclear power pivot puts communication services stocks (XLC) in focus ahead of Monday

Meta’s nuclear power pivot puts communication services stocks (XLC) in focus ahead of Monday

NEW YORK, Jan 11, 2026, 13:22 EST — Market closed Meta Platforms climbed 1.1% on Friday after the Facebook parent revealed that nuclear-energy deals might deliver up to 6.6 gigawatts of power by 2035 to support its expanding AI data centers. The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLC) edged up 0.35%, while Alphabet ticked higher by 0.9%. (About Facebook) The broader market on Friday gave the S&P 500 a boost, pushing it to a record high close. Despite December’s jobs report coming in weaker than expected, investors remained confident about Federal Reserve rate cuts later this year. Interest in
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TSMC stock heads into the week after a $33 billion quarter — here’s what traders watch next

TSMC stock heads into the week after a $33 billion quarter — here’s what traders watch next

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 13:13 (EST) — Market closed. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s revenue for the fourth quarter jumped 20.45% year-on-year, beating analysts’ estimates and offering fresh insight into demand for AI-related advanced chips. The world’s largest contract chipmaker posted revenue of T$1.046 trillion ($33.11 billion) for October through December, based on monthly sales figures it released. Full earnings are set for Jan. 15. (Reuters) With U.S. markets closed for the weekend, attention turns to a packed week that might shake up risk appetite for tech stocks, especially chipmakers. “It just seems a little too quiet,” said Michael Arone,
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Adobe cloud computing stock hit by BMO downgrade as CPI week looms

Adobe cloud computing stock hit by BMO downgrade as CPI week looms

New York, January 11, 2026, 13:00 ET — The market has closed. Adobe (ADBE.O) opens Monday in the spotlight following a broker downgrade that highlighted rising competition in its Creative Cloud segment, a staple for investors seeking subscription software exposure in the cloud computing space. Timing couldn’t be more inconvenient. Stocks kicked off 2026 on a strong note, yet the upcoming week will deliver inflation figures alongside the first wave of earnings reports — a combo that could escalate a mild dip into a more pronounced slide. For Adobe, the focus has tightened. Investors demand evidence that the new generative
11 January 2026
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Trump’s payout curb keeps space and defense stocks in play ahead of Monday

Trump’s payout curb keeps space and defense stocks in play ahead of Monday

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 12:55 EST — Market closed Defense contractors are scrambling for legal counsel after President Donald Trump signed an executive order tying share buybacks, dividends, and executive pay to weapons delivery timelines, three sources familiar with the issue said. The sector handed back around $8 billion in dividends and about $10 billion in buybacks over the past year, according to Morgan Stanley data. Despite the move, aerospace-and-defense stocks ended the week higher: the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA) jumped 2.4% on Friday, the SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (XAR) gained 2.9%, Lockheed Martin
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Northern Star Resources share price dips into weekend as $50m Central Tanami deal closes

Northern Star Resources share price dips into weekend as $50m Central Tanami deal closes

7 February 2026
Northern Star Resources fell 1.7% to A$26.77 Friday, extending losses as gold miners and the broader market declined. MGX Resources completed its A$50 million purchase of a 50% stake in the Central Tanami Gold Project from Northern Star. The All Ordinaries Gold index dropped 3.24%. CME Group raised COMEX gold futures margin requirements to 9% amid volatility.
PLS Group share price slips into weekend as Morgan Stanley and MUFG filings land

PLS Group share price slips into weekend as Morgan Stanley and MUFG filings land

7 February 2026
PLS Group shares closed at A$4.12 Friday, down 1.2% after a 3.7% drop Thursday. Morgan Stanley and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group disclosed increased voting power in the lithium miner, both citing changes dated Feb. 2. The moves came as lithium prices fell and Australian equities posted their sharpest drop in months. PLS reports interim results Feb. 19.
Commonwealth Bank share price near A$159 as CBA earnings, dividend week looms after ASX rout

Commonwealth Bank share price near A$159 as CBA earnings, dividend week looms after ASX rout

7 February 2026
Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares closed at A$158.91, down 0.23% Friday, as the S&P/ASX 200 fell 2.03% and nearly A$70 billion was wiped from the market. The bank reports half-year results and an interim dividend on Feb. 11, with shares going ex-dividend Feb. 18. CBA flagged a A$68 million provision linked to ASIC’s Better Banking review. The RBA raised rates to 3.85% on Feb. 3, with CBA passing on the increase from Feb. 13.
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