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Lynas Rare Earths stock whipsaws into the close as CEO succession talk meets critical-minerals politics

Lynas Rare Earths stock whipsaws into the close as CEO succession talk meets critical-minerals politics

Sydney, Jan 15, 2026, 16:52 AEDT — After-hours. Lynas Rare Earths Ltd shares fell 0.8% Thursday, closing at A$15.43 after briefly rallying to A$16.17 earlier in the session. The rare earths miner’s market cap stands around A$15.5 billion. (Google) The late-day slip is significant since Lynas offers a high-beta play on two fronts: securing supply chains for strategic minerals and…
15 January 2026
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AT&T stock rises after $1.0 billion spectrum deal closes, with earnings next on deck

AT&T stock rises after $1.0 billion spectrum deal closes, with earnings next on deck

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 21:25 EST — Market closed AT&T shares climbed Wednesday following a regulatory filing revealing the telecom giant finalized a $1.018 billion acquisition of spectrum assets. The deal underscores carriers’ ongoing willingness to pay top dollar for airwaves as the next phase of 5G investment looms. (SEC) This deal is crucial because spectrum—the airwaves carriers rely…
15 January 2026
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Western Digital stock closes higher as retail traders chase AI storage names into next session

Western Digital stock closes higher as retail traders chase AI storage names into next session

New York, January 14, 2026, 20:47 EST — The market has closed. Western Digital Corp shares ended Wednesday around 0.5% higher, finishing at $215.00, outperforming much of the tech-heavy Nasdaq. (StockAnalysis) The stock has returned to the retail spotlight, which is significant since small investors can turn minor news into major price moves, particularly with momentum stocks. For Western Digital,…
15 January 2026
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Thermo Fisher Scientific stock jumps on reshoring-contract talk, Nvidia tie-up as earnings loom

Thermo Fisher Scientific stock jumps on reshoring-contract talk, Nvidia tie-up as earnings loom

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 18:59 EST — After-hours Shares of Thermo Fisher Scientific climbed 2.4% to close at $621.83 on Wednesday, then held steady after hours. The stock fluctuated between $604.50 and $623.99 during the session, with roughly 2.46 million shares changing hands. This shift is significant since Thermo Fisher’s stock tends to reflect broader trends in lab demand…
15 January 2026
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Walmart stock slips as exec lines up share sale while Nasdaq-100 entry nears

Walmart stock slips as exec lines up share sale while Nasdaq-100 entry nears

New York, January 14, 2026, 16:45 EST — After-hours Walmart Inc. (WMT) shares slipped on Wednesday and were little changed after the bell after a regulatory filing showed a senior executive planned to sell stock. The retailer ended down about 0.3% at $120.04, after trading between $119.05 and $121.22. The timing matters because Walmart is sitting near recent highs and…
14 January 2026
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Netflix stock falls after hours as Reuters reports possible all-cash Warner Bros bid shift

Netflix stock falls after hours as Reuters reports possible all-cash Warner Bros bid shift

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 16:56 (EST) — After-hours. Netflix shares slipped about 2% after the bell on Wednesday after a source told Reuters the streamer is preparing an all-cash bid for Warner Bros Discovery’s studios and streaming businesses, replacing an earlier cash-and-stock offer valued at $82.7 billion. The stock traded at $88.55, down $1.79 from Tuesday’s close, after moving…
14 January 2026
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Pearson plc stock tumbles on New Jersey contract loss — what investors watch next

Pearson plc stock tumbles on New Jersey contract loss — what investors watch next

London, Jan 14, 2026, 20:39 GMT — Market closed. Pearson shares closed down 9.55% at £9.73 on Wednesday, after the education company said it lost a U.S. student assessment contract in New Jersey that will weigh on the first half of 2026. The fall made it the FTSE 100’s biggest decliner even as the index finished at a record high.…
14 January 2026
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Amphenol stock pulls back from record run as $10.5 billion CommScope deal sinks in

Amphenol stock pulls back from record run as $10.5 billion CommScope deal sinks in

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 15:02 EST — Regular session Shares of Amphenol Corp (APH.N) dipped Wednesday, retreating from a three-day surge that had lifted the connector maker to a fresh 52-week peak just a day earlier. The stock slipped roughly 1.8% to $146.30 in afternoon trading, following a 2.7% gain to $148.97 on Tuesday. Earlier in the session, it…
14 January 2026
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Concentrix stock jumps as CNXC sets 2026 cash-flow target after $1.5 billion goodwill write-down

Concentrix stock jumps as CNXC sets 2026 cash-flow target after $1.5 billion goodwill write-down

NEW YORK, Jan 14, 2026, 14:42 EST — Regular session Concentrix Corp (CNXC) shares climbed 3.9% to $40.71 in afternoon trading Wednesday. The stock has traded between $39.00 and $42.56 during the session. Investors reacted to Concentrix’s results and 2026 targets unveiled Tuesday, searching for signals on demand and cash flow. The company finds itself amid a customer-service outsourcing shift,…
14 January 2026
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Coca-Cola stock inches up after Costa Coffee sale is shelved, leadership reshuffle detailed

Coca-Cola stock inches up after Costa Coffee sale is shelved, leadership reshuffle detailed

New York, January 14, 2026, 14:29 ET — Regular session Coca-Cola shares edged up 0.4% to $71.51 in afternoon trading Wednesday, following news of leadership changes and a report that the company has put its Costa Coffee sale plans on hold. The Costa decision is significant because it leaves a troubled asset on Coca-Cola’s balance sheet just as investors demand…
14 January 2026
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Taseko Mines stock jumps as Florence Copper nears start-up, CEO flags first cathode “within weeks”

Taseko Mines stock jumps as Florence Copper nears start-up, CEO flags first cathode “within weeks”

Toronto, Jan 14, 2026, 14:06 ET — Regular session Taseko Mines Limited shares rose Wednesday as the copper producer nears its initial production goal at the Florence Copper project in Arizona. The company also flagged a stronger finish to the year at its Gibraltar mine. The company’s U.S.-listed shares (TGB) climbed roughly 11% to $7.25, outpacing the wider market. This…
14 January 2026
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Nvidia stock falls as China blocks H200 AI chips despite U.S. export approval

Nvidia stock falls as China blocks H200 AI chips despite U.S. export approval

NEW YORK, Jan 14, 2026, 13:59 EST — Regular session Nvidia (NVDA.O) shares fell 2.2% to $181.77 in afternoon trading on Wednesday after Reuters reported Chinese customs officials were told the company’s H200 artificial intelligence chips are not permitted to enter China. Chinese officials also summoned domestic technology companies and warned them not to buy the chips unless necessary, while…
14 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • London Stock Exchange Hosts Over 110 African Companies Raising $150 Billion
    February 2, 2026, 3:21 AM EST. The London Stock Exchange (LSE) is home to about 110 African companies, collectively raising over $150 billion in equity and debt since 2015. Ajayi Abi, LSE's Africa & Middle East Primary Markets lead, highlights the exchange's role in connecting African issuers with global capital. African firms listed on the LSE span sectors like financial services, natural resources, telecoms, and infrastructure, attracting strong investor interest. The LSE supports dual listings, enabling companies to maintain a local presence while reaching international investors. Abi underscores that while core listing requirements such as strong governance and transparent reporting remain standard, African companies approach listings with clear strategies and long-term ambitions.
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