Blackstone stock (BX) closes higher — what to watch after Trump’s housing push and a Barclays call

Blackstone stock (BX) closes higher — what to watch after Trump’s housing push and a Barclays call

Blackstone shares rose 1.49% to $157.62 Friday, outpacing the S&P 500’s 0.65% gain. Barclays cut its price target to $171 but kept an Equal Weight rating. President Trump ordered Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities to lower rates. Mortgage rates have fallen to about 6.2% from nearly 8% earlier in 2024.
11 January 2026
Airbus SE stock faces a Monday test: what to know before the next session

Airbus SE stock faces a Monday test: what to know before the next session

Airbus shares closed at 215.10 euros on Friday, down 0.05%, as investors awaited the company’s audited 2025 orders and deliveries report due Jan. 12. Industry sources told Reuters Airbus delivered 793 aircraft last year, topping its revised target after supplier issues. The stock has gained about 8% year to date. Airbus declined to comment ahead of the official release.
11 January 2026
Sensex’s five-day slide puts 12 BSE 100 stocks in a rare losing streak as VIX drops

Sensex’s five-day slide puts 12 BSE 100 stocks in a rare losing streak as VIX drops

Twelve BSE 100 stocks fell every session for the week ending Jan. 9, with Suzlon Energy down 9%. The Sensex lost 2.55% in its sharpest weekly drop in over three months, led by oil, gas, and mid-cap declines. The U.S. dollar rose after jobs data, while Fed funds futures showed a 95% chance rates stay steady this month. The Supreme Court delayed a decision on Trump-era tariffs as refund concerns grew.
11 January 2026
Lyon drivers face Fourviere tunnel shutdowns this week — what closes and when

Lyon drivers face Fourviere tunnel shutdowns this week — what closes and when

Lyon’s Fourvière tunnel and major motorway sections will close overnight next week for maintenance, with detours in place and delays expected. The A7 south of Lyon loses a lane for viaduct repairs until May, affecting 150,000 vehicles daily. The city’s main coach station moves from Perrache to Gerland on Jan. 12 due to renovation work. Authorities warn closures may cause congestion beyond scheduled hours.
11 January 2026
Disney stock on Monday watch: Iger’s China meeting, CES ad tools and a Jan. 15 dividend

Disney stock on Monday watch: Iger’s China meeting, CES ad tools and a Jan. 15 dividend

Disney shares rose 1.5% to $115.88 after CEO Bob Iger met China’s Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, who urged more Disney investment in China. The company showcased new AI-powered ad tools at CES in Las Vegas. Disney’s Experiences segment faces cost pressures, with a $1.8 billion cruise ship overhaul delayed to March 2026. Shares closed about 7% below their 52-week high on lower-than-average volume.
11 January 2026
Citigroup stock faces Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap as Citi earnings near

Citigroup stock faces Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap as Citi earnings near

Citi shares closed Friday up 0.6% at $121.32 after President Trump proposed a one-year 10% cap on credit-card interest rates starting Jan. 20. Citi will report fourth-quarter earnings Jan. 14, following inflation data due the day before. The proposed cap is far below the current average card rate of 19.65%. Bank stocks, including Citi, are trading at their highest valuations since 2008.

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Alphabet stock drops for a fourth straight day as AI spending jitters linger

Alphabet stock drops for a fourth straight day as AI spending jitters linger

7 February 2026
Alphabet shares fell 2.53% to $322.86 Friday, marking a fourth straight decline as investors questioned heavy AI-related spending. The Nasdaq slipped Thursday after Alphabet detailed up to $185 billion in capex, while the Dow and S&P 500 rose Friday on chipmaker gains. U.S. markets reopen Monday, with attention on Alphabet’s outlook and upcoming jobs and inflation data.
BBAI stock jumps 16% into BigBear.ai share-vote week — what to watch next

BBAI stock jumps 16% into BigBear.ai share-vote week — what to watch next

7 February 2026
BigBear.ai Holdings shares surged 15.7% Friday to $4.72 ahead of a key shareholder vote on doubling authorized shares to 1 billion. Options trading was heavy, with a put/call ratio of 0.19. The company recently announced deals in AI customs technology and a partnership with Abu Dhabi’s AD Ports Group. The special meeting is set for Feb. 18, with online voting open until late Feb. 17.
American Airlines stock jumps nearly 8% as airlines rally — what to watch next week

American Airlines stock jumps nearly 8% as airlines rally — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
American Airlines shares jumped 7.6% to $15.24 Friday, rebounding with a broad rally that sent the Dow past 50,000 for the first time. Investors are watching the carrier’s battle with United at Chicago O’Hare, where a summer capacity surge could trigger a fare war. American also announced new Philadelphia–Porto service for 2027 and launched a centennial inflight menu.
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