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Business News News 26 January 2026 - 27 January 2026

Netflix stock dips as UK antitrust pressure mounts on Warner bid and Senate hearing nears

Netflix stock dips as UK antitrust pressure mounts on Warner bid and Senate hearing nears

Netflix shares fell 1.2% to $84.70 by late morning Tuesday after UK lawmakers urged the Competition and Markets Authority to fully review its proposed Warner Bros Discovery deal. Over a dozen British politicians warned the merger could harm competition, according to a letter seen by Reuters. U.S. Senator Mike Lee scheduled a Feb. 3 hearing on the deal’s antitrust risks. Warner Bros Discovery shares were flat; Paramount Skydance dropped 3.2%.
27 January 2026
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Micron stock jumps as $24 billion Singapore fab plan targets NAND demand tied to AI

Micron stock jumps as $24 billion Singapore fab plan targets NAND demand tied to AI

Micron shares rose 4.3% in premarket trading Tuesday after the company announced a $24 billion, 10-year expansion of its Singapore wafer facilities. The new plant will add 700,000 square feet of cleanroom space, with production set to begin in 2028. Investors are watching for updates from Samsung and SK Hynix on Thursday as competition in high-bandwidth memory heats up.
27 January 2026
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Vodafone share price slips as Centrica partnership lands — and buyback rolls on

Vodafone share price slips as Centrica partnership lands — and buyback rolls on

Vodafone shares fell 0.3% to 104.2 pence in early London trading, retreating from Monday’s 52-week high. The company signed a four-year workplace and connectivity contract with Centrica, covering 80 UK sites and 30,000 devices. Vodafone also repurchased 2.57 million shares on Jan. 26 at an average 104.82 pence each. Financial terms of the Centrica deal were not disclosed.
27 January 2026
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National Grid’s North Sea “GriffinLink” plan puts its share price back in focus

National Grid’s North Sea “GriffinLink” plan puts its share price back in focus

National Grid and Germany’s TenneT announced a 2-gigawatt North Sea power link, aiming for completion in the late 2030s. The move follows a Hamburg pact by 10 countries to build 100 GW of shared offshore wind. National Grid shares rose 0.4% in early London trading Monday. The new project targets cross-border electricity transmission between Britain and Germany.
27 January 2026
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Uber stock slips as NYC forces 10% tip prompt on Uber Eats orders; focus turns to Feb. 4 earnings

Uber stock slips as NYC forces 10% tip prompt on Uber Eats orders; focus turns to Feb. 4 earnings

Uber shares fell 0.4% to $81.98 Monday after New York City’s new tipping rules for delivery apps took effect. DoorDash, Uber, and Instacart failed to block the regulations in court and plan to appeal. The rules require a tip prompt at checkout and ban hidden or delayed tipping options. Investors await Uber’s Feb. 4 earnings for signs of regulatory impact on delivery demand and costs.
27 January 2026
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Home Depot stock closes higher after AI tool rollout for contractors as Fed decision, earnings loom

Home Depot stock closes higher after AI tool rollout for contractors as Fed decision, earnings loom

Home Depot shares rose 0.7% to $386.53 Monday after the company launched an AI tool to help contractors build project shopping lists faster. The “Material List Builder AI” is free for Pro Xtra members and integrates with Home Depot’s Project Planning tool. Investors are watching for signs of steady demand from professional customers as the company prepares to report fourth-quarter earnings on Feb. 24.
27 January 2026
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Oracle stock jumps nearly 3% as TikTok U.S. tie-up comes back into focus

Oracle stock jumps nearly 3% as TikTok U.S. tie-up comes back into focus

Oracle shares rose 3% to $182.44 Monday after news it will hold a 15% stake in TikTok’s new U.S. joint venture, which will use Oracle’s cloud to host the app’s algorithm. Trading volume reached 21 million shares. ByteDance will retain 19.9% of the TikTok USDS entity, with Silver Lake and MGX also taking 15% each, Reuters reported.
27 January 2026
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Merck stock slips after report says MRK stepped back from Revolution Medicines talks

Merck stock slips after report says MRK stepped back from Revolution Medicines talks

Merck shares fell 0.6% to $107.57 after reports said talks to buy Revolution Medicines stalled over price. Revolution stock dropped 17%. The potential $28–32 billion deal would have given Merck access to Revolution’s late-stage cancer drug. Investors await Merck’s Feb. 3 earnings call for updates on future deals and 2026 guidance.
26 January 2026
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Home Depot stock edges higher after it rolls out a new AI tool for contractors

Home Depot stock edges higher after it rolls out a new AI tool for contractors

Home Depot shares rose 0.7% to $386.33 Monday after the company launched its “Material List Builder AI” for professional contractors. The new tool, free for Pro Xtra members, generates materials lists from voice or text input. Investors are watching for the Federal Reserve’s rate decision this week and Home Depot’s earnings report on Feb. 24.
26 January 2026
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Salesforce stock rises in midday trade as Wall Street stays jittery on software and AI

Salesforce stock rises in midday trade as Wall Street stays jittery on software and AI

Salesforce shares rose about 1% to $230.24 by midday Monday, after opening at $229.43. The stock has dropped 12.5% over the past month, with a forward P/E ratio of 18.8. Investors remain cautious ahead of a Federal Reserve decision and major tech earnings later this week. Salesforce is pushing AI agent tools and updating its partner program amid sector pressure.
26 January 2026
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IonQ stock flips lower after $1.8 billion SkyWater deal as traders weigh collar, cash and timing

IonQ stock flips lower after $1.8 billion SkyWater deal as traders weigh collar, cash and timing

IonQ shares fell 1.6% to $46.50 after announcing a $1.8 billion cash-and-stock deal to acquire SkyWater Technology. SkyWater shareholders will receive $35 per share, split between $15 cash and $20 in IonQ stock, with a collar to limit price swings. The deal is expected to close in Q2 or Q3 2026. IonQ’s next earnings report is due next month.
26 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Macquarie Group shares fell 2.17% to A$207.83 Friday, marking a third straight decline as the ASX 200 slid 2%. Australia’s regulator trimmed liquidity requirements for Macquarie Bank after improvements in controls. Macquarie Asset Management announced two UK utility deals, including full ownership of Last Mile Infrastructure and the purchase of Energy Assets Group. Investors await Tuesday’s operational briefing.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 1:07 AM EST Crude Oil Prices Rise on Dollar Weakness, Geopolitical Tensions February 7, 2026, 12:52 AM EST. Crude oil prices edged higher on Friday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East. March WTI crude gained 0.41%, rebounding from early losses, while gasoline prices rose 1.38%. Doubts over a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal loom after reports of Iran's refusal to halt uranium enrichment, raising the risk of military action and potential disruption of vital shipping routes. Additionally, a surge in U.S. consumer
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
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