Charles Schwab stock slips again as Barclays lifts target ahead of Jan. 21 update

Charles Schwab stock slips again as Barclays lifts target ahead of Jan. 21 update

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 17:38 EST — The market has closed. The Charles Schwab Corporation’s shares slipped 1.15% to $100.17 on Friday, marking a fourth straight day of losses despite gains in the broader market. The stock closed roughly 4% shy of its recent 52-week high, with trading volume falling below its 50-day average. (MarketWatch) Timing is crucial. As Wall Street gears up for the first major wave of fourth-quarter earnings, rate forecasts are shifting with every new data release. At Schwab, the interest rate environment touches nearly every part of its business. A significant portion of its profits
Boeing stock jumps as 737 MAX 10 clears FAA test phase — here’s what investors watch next

Boeing stock jumps as 737 MAX 10 clears FAA test phase — here’s what investors watch next

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 17:37 EST — Market closed Boeing shares ended up 3.1% on Friday at $234.53. The stock traded between $228.30 and $235.13. (Investing.com) The Federal Aviation Administration has cleared Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 to move into the second phase of flight testing, a key step toward certification — the FAA sign-off required before airlines can fly a new model — a source familiar with the program told Reuters. The jet has more than 1,200 orders in its backlog, the industry’s term for its order book, but an engine deicing issue remains unresolved and the FAA green
MUFG stock ends higher as yen weakens; BOJ and Shriram vote loom next

MUFG stock ends higher as yen weakens; BOJ and Shriram vote loom next

NEW YORK, Jan 10, 2026, 17:22 EST — Market closed Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. shares closed higher Friday in both Tokyo and New York, building on a solid 2026 kickoff for Japan’s largest lender as investors returned to bank stocks. The U.S.-listed ADR (MUFG) gained roughly 1.9%, finishing at $17.09. Meanwhile, the Tokyo-listed stock (8306.T) climbed 1.5% to 2,642 yen. (The Wall Street Journal) Japan’s benchmark JP225 index climbed 1.61% on Friday, lifted by the broader market. The 10-year Japanese government bond yield ticked up to 2.10%, which investors now see as a rough gauge for the potential rate
PepsiCo stock rebounds into weekend; eyes turn to Feb. 3 earnings and Formula 1 venue rights

PepsiCo stock rebounds into weekend; eyes turn to Feb. 3 earnings and Formula 1 venue rights

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 17:12 EST — The market has closed for the day. PepsiCo shares ticked up 0.4% on Friday, closing at $139.91. This followed a 1.7% jump the previous day, bouncing back after several sessions of losses. (StockAnalysis) Timing is crucial as investors enter a week capable of shifting risk appetite, with key inflation figures and the season’s first major earnings reports due. Michael Arone, chief investment strategist at State Street Investment Management, warned the market might be undervaluing some upcoming events. (Reuters) PepsiCo is gearing up to release its quarterly results next. The company plans to
Airbus stock (AIR.PA) in focus after UBS lifts target to €240 as Jan 12 data looms

Airbus stock (AIR.PA) in focus after UBS lifts target to €240 as Jan 12 data looms

PARIS, Jan 10, 2026, 22:55 CET — The market has closed. Airbus SE shares ended Friday nearly unchanged, slipping just 0.05% to 215.10 euros on Euronext Paris. UBS raised its price target to 240 euros from 230 euros earlier in the day. The stock fluctuated between 212.00 and 215.45 euros, closing less than 1% shy of its 52-week peak at 216.95. (Investing.com) This matters as Airbus approaches two key dates that could swiftly shift expectations. The company will release audited year-end commercial data on Jan. 12, followed by its full-year results on Feb. 19. Delivery numbers, cash flow, and guidance
Inditex stock slips into weekend — what could move Zara owner shares next

Inditex stock slips into weekend — what could move Zara owner shares next

Madrid, January 10, 2026, 22:53 CET — The market has closed. Shares of Zara parent Industria de Diseno Textil, S.A. (Inditex) slipped 0.56% Friday, closing at 56.46 euros on volume around 2.57 million. The stock remains close to its average target price of 56.07 euros, per MarketScreener data. (MarketScreener) Inditex has already highlighted where the pressure lies, with the next major update due soon. The company will release its FY2025 results (Feb. 1 to Jan. 31) on March 11. It’s forecasting about a -4% currency impact on sales next year, while aiming to keep its gross margin stable, within plus
Blackstone stock closes higher as Barclays trims target; CPI and earnings loom

Blackstone stock closes higher as Barclays trims target; CPI and earnings loom

NEW YORK, Jan 10, 2026, 17:06 EST — Market closed Blackstone Inc (BX.N) shares climbed 1.5% on Friday, closing at $157.62 after fluctuating between $154 and $158.26 during the session. Barclays cut its price target slightly to $171 from $172 but maintained an “equal weight” rating, signaling a neutral stance on the stock. This shift is significant since Blackstone operates where markets meet dealmaking. Once stocks and credit stabilize, exits become smoother and fundraising usually picks up. Timing plays a role too. Investors are aligning macro data with the kickoff of earnings season, hunting for any rate fluctuations that might
Qualcomm (QCOM) stock drops after Mizuho downgrade flags Apple modem risk

Qualcomm (QCOM) stock drops after Mizuho downgrade flags Apple modem risk

New York, January 10, 2026, 16:59 EST — Market closed Qualcomm shares slid on Friday after Mizuho downgraded the chip designer, keeping the focus on a familiar worry: how fast Apple can replace Qualcomm modem chips in iPhones. The move matters because it lands in a week where Qualcomm tried to remind investors it is more than a handset story, with new PC chips and more auto ties on display around CES in Las Vegas. It also comes as rate-sensitive tech trades face fresh tests. U.S. inflation data next week can quickly reset expectations for interest rates and the valuations
Intel stock jumps 11% on Trump praise — what INTC investors watch next

Intel stock jumps 11% on Trump praise — what INTC investors watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 10, 2026, 16:49 ET — Market closed Intel Corp shares jumped 10.7% to close at $45.55 on Friday, continuing a sharp rally sparked by President Donald Trump’s praise of CEO Lip-Bu Tan. The stock hit a high of $45.73 and dipped to $41.69, with roughly 186.7 million shares changing hands. Intel’s stock surged to its highest close since March 2024, wrapping up a 15.7% gain on the week. Momentum traders pushed the rally, though a few analysts are skeptical about how much of the jump ties back to near-term fundamentals. (MarketWatch) The rally coincided with gains in
Linde (LIN) stock rises as company sets Feb. 5 earnings date — what investors watch next

Linde (LIN) stock rises as company sets Feb. 5 earnings date — what investors watch next

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 16:55 (EST) — The market has closed. Linde plc shares ended the last session 1% higher at $444.08, marking a key moment as the industrial gases company approaches earnings season. U.S. stocks have hit record highs, and with every new data point nudging rate expectations, even minor shifts can impact steady earners like Linde. Now, the stock’s next major catalyst is set on the calendar. Linde’s main concern is straightforward: demand and pricing. Investors are watching to see if volume trends hold steady, particularly in Europe, and what the company projects for 2026 margins amid
Shell stock in focus for Monday as Venezuela sanctions could ease “next week” and buybacks roll on

Shell stock in focus for Monday as Venezuela sanctions could ease “next week” and buybacks roll on

London, Jan 10, 2026, 21:54 GMT — The market has closed. Shell Plc shares are moving into Monday’s trade with renewed focus on oil geopolitics after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Reuters that more Venezuela sanctions might be eased “as soon as next week” to help boost oil exports. “We’re de-sanctioning the oil that’s going to be sold,” Bessent said. (Reuters) Shell’s shares on the London stock exchange gained 3.04% to close at 26.40 pounds on Friday, still roughly 10% shy of their 52-week peak of 29.38 pounds hit on Nov. 11, according to MarketWatch. Over in New York,
Disney stock rises for a 2nd day as Iger meets China vice premier and Disney+ teases TikTok-style feed

Disney stock rises for a 2nd day as Iger meets China vice premier and Disney+ teases TikTok-style feed

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 16:46 EST — Market closed Shares of The Walt Disney Company rose 1.5% to $115.88 on Friday after China’s state media reported that CEO Bob Iger met Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang in Beijing. Ding encouraged Iger to invest further and the visit revived speculation the company could add a second theme park in China. “Disney is full of confidence in China’s development and will continue to expand investment in China,” Iger was quoted as saying. (Reuters) The headlines land at a touchy moment for big U.S. entertainment groups, which have been trying to balance shrinking

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Anglo American share price slips as BofA turns neutral after copper outlook cut

Anglo American share price slips as BofA turns neutral after copper outlook cut

7 February 2026
Anglo American shares closed down 0.75% at 3,435 pence Friday after BofA Global Research downgraded the miner to “neutral” and raised its price target to 3,600 pence. Anglo cut its 2026 copper production guidance and warned of continued weakness at De Beers. The company expects $200 million in charges tied to its Chile copper operations in the second half of 2025.
Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell Friday after the company announced a $200 billion AI infrastructure plan for 2026, exceeding analyst expectations and reviving investor concerns about profitability. Combined 2026 capex flagged by Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta now tops $630 billion. Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom shares surged on the news, while software and data firms remained under pressure.
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