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Business Analysis News 16 January 2026 - 21 January 2026

Cisco stock price drops as tariff fears shake tech; Wi‑Fi 7 campus deal in focus

Cisco stock price drops as tariff fears shake tech; Wi‑Fi 7 campus deal in focus

New York, Jan 20, 2026, 21:03 EST — Market closed Shares of Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO.O) dropped 2.45% Tuesday, ending at $73.35. Volume climbed to 23.8 million shares traded, with the stock finishing roughly 9% under its 52-week peak. (MarketWatch) Wall Street took its steepest one-day tumble in roughly three months after President Donald Trump revived tariff threats on European…
21 January 2026
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Meta stock slides after FTC revives Instagram-WhatsApp antitrust fight, with earnings next week

Meta stock slides after FTC revives Instagram-WhatsApp antitrust fight, with earnings next week

New York, Jan 20, 2026, 16:40 ET — After-hours trading Meta Platforms shares fell 2.5% to $604.12 in after-hours Tuesday after the U.S. Federal Trade Commission said it will appeal a court ruling that dismissed its case against Meta’s Instagram and WhatsApp acquisitions. (Yahoo Finance) The appeal brings back the chance of a breakup for a stock that’s recently behaved…
20 January 2026
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‘No reasons to own’? AI agent fears slam software stocks after Anthropic’s Claude Cowork debut

‘No reasons to own’? AI agent fears slam software stocks after Anthropic’s Claude Cowork debut

NEW YORK, Jan 20, 2026, 10:38 EST U.S. software stocks are off to their worst start in years, as investors question if a fresh wave of AI tools could replace pricey, seat-based subscriptions from long-standing vendors. (The Straits Times) The selloff is sharpening a well-worn divide in tech. The Nasdaq 100 stays close to record highs, while certain software stocks…
20 January 2026
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Jardine Matheson share price slips after 52-week high as buyback filing and Mandarin Oriental deal land

Jardine Matheson share price slips after 52-week high as buyback filing and Mandarin Oriental deal land

SINGAPORE, Jan 20, 2026, 15:35 SGT — Regular session Shares of Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd slipped on Tuesday following a brief rally to a new 52-week peak. The stock traded in a narrow band between US$74.60 and US$75.80 before closing down 0.37% at US$74.80 in Singapore, as investors digested a steady flow of corporate filings. (Investing) The pullback was slight,…
20 January 2026
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Microsoft stock faces tariff jitters, Musk’s $134 billion OpenAI claim ahead of key week

Microsoft stock faces tariff jitters, Musk’s $134 billion OpenAI claim ahead of key week

New York, Jan 19, 2026, 09:33 EST — Market closed Microsoft shares slipped 2.2% in European trading Monday amid a wider selloff in U.S. tech proxies following President Donald Trump’s threat of fresh tariffs on European countries. Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 1.25% as U.S. cash markets remained closed for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. (Reuters) Microsoft (MSFT.O) faces pressure…
19 January 2026
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Drax shares barely budge after fresh buyback disclosure as investors look to February results

Drax shares barely budge after fresh buyback disclosure as investors look to February results

London, Jan 19, 2026, 10:36 GMT — Regular session Drax Group shares slipped 0.06% to 903.0 pence by 1021 GMT, following news of additional share repurchases in its ongoing buyback programme. (Share Prices) The company purchased 62,163 shares on Jan. 16, paying between 899.0 pence and 908.5 pence per share. The volume-weighted average price, which factors in trade size, came…
19 January 2026
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Microsoft stock heads into Tuesday with Musk’s $134 billion OpenAI claim in the mix

Microsoft stock heads into Tuesday with Musk’s $134 billion OpenAI claim in the mix

NEW YORK, Jan 18, 2026, 09:37 EST — Markets have shut down for the day. Elon Musk is pursuing up to $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft Corp, alleging they reaped “wrongful gains” from his early investment in the AI lab, according to a federal court filing. OpenAI dismissed the lawsuit as “unserious,” while Microsoft declined to comment. Microsoft shares…
18 January 2026
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Pfizer stock slips into MLK Day break as FDA fast-track fears and key dates loom

Pfizer stock slips into MLK Day break as FDA fast-track fears and key dates loom

New York, January 18, 2026, 06:30 EST — Market closed Pfizer Inc (PFE) shares slipped 0.93% to $25.65 on Friday. Reuters reported that some drugmakers harbor quiet concerns over a White House-backed fast FDA review program, fearing it could increase legal risks if a rushed process overlooks safety problems. Pfizer has reportedly considered joining the initiative, according to Reuters. (Investing)…
18 January 2026
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UOL share price in focus: SGX’s U14 closes at S$10.07 as Hougang Central deal stays in play

UOL share price in focus: SGX’s U14 closes at S$10.07 as Hougang Central deal stays in play

Singapore, Jan 18, 2026, 15:25 SGT — The market has closed. Shares of Singapore developer UOL Group Limited (SGX: U14) ended Friday at S$10.07, gaining 1% on the day as the stock pushed higher heading into the weekend. (MarketScreener) The timing is crucial as the shift is spilling over into wider discussions about Singapore developers — land prices, financing, and…
18 January 2026
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Paramount’s Warner takeover bid hits court snag as Netflix deal heads toward proxy fight

Paramount’s Warner takeover bid hits court snag as Netflix deal heads toward proxy fight

WILMINGTON, Del., Jan 17, 2026, 17:10 (EST) A Delaware judge declined to fast-track Paramount Skydance’s attempt to access Warner Bros Discovery’s disclosures amid the battle over Netflix’s $82.7 billion takeover bid. Vice Chancellor Morgan Zurn ruled Paramount failed to prove “cognizable irreparable harm.” A lawyer for Warner argued, “This movie is still being shot.” Paramount insisted shareholders should question why…
17 January 2026
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Spotify stock slips as Premium price hike lands; analysts trim targets

Spotify stock slips as Premium price hike lands; analysts trim targets

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 19:00 EST — Trading after the bell. Shares of Spotify Technology S.A. slipped 0.7% to $504.50 on Friday and barely moved in after-hours trading, adding to a two-day decline totaling roughly 4.6% following Thursday’s 3.95% fall. The stock fluctuated between $500.82 and $511.13 during the session, with roughly 3.7 million shares traded. (StockAnalysis) Investors are…
17 January 2026
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Airtel and Tata want Vodafone Idea-style AGR relief as India rechecks telecom dues

Airtel and Tata want Vodafone Idea-style AGR relief as India rechecks telecom dues

New Delhi, January 16, 2026, 20:18 IST Bharti Airtel and two Tata group telecom firms are mulling a joint appeal to the Indian government for AGR liability relief, aiming to match the major payment break recently extended to Vodafone Idea, The Economic Times reported. The timing couldn’t be worse. The four-year pause on AGR payments is coming to an end,…
16 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Microchip Technology Q4 Sales and Earnings Surpass Expectations
    February 5, 2026, 6:05 PM EST. Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:MCHP) reported Q4 revenue of $1.19 billion, beating Wall Street estimates by 0.6% and reflecting 15.6% year-on-year growth. The analog chipmaker's adjusted EPS of $0.44 per share exceeded forecasts by 2.7%. Guidance for Q1 2026 revenue is optimistic at $1.26 billion, 2.4% above analyst expectations, with adjusted EPS guidance also exceeding estimates. Operating margin improved to 12.8% from 3% a year ago, and free cash flow margin rose to 26.9%. CEO Steve Sanghi highlighted strong operational momentum driven by a broad-based market recovery and margin expansion. Despite short-term gains, Microchip's five-year revenue trend shows a 3.8% annual decline amid the cyclical semiconductor sector. Investors should weigh recent growth against historical volatility in demand.
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