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Company Analysis News 10 January 2026 - 11 January 2026

Rio Tinto stock slips on Glencore merger talks as Feb 5 takeover clock looms

Rio Tinto stock slips on Glencore merger talks as Feb 5 takeover clock looms

London, Jan 11, 2026, 07:53 (GMT) — Market closed. Shares of Rio Tinto plc fell 3.0% to 6,006 pence on Friday, as investors mulled over a potential deal with Glencore, whose stock jumped roughly 10% that day. (Hargreaves Lansdown) These talks are significant as they revive a rare chance for a major merger in the sector. Reuters estimates the combined market value of the two companies at around $207 billion, surpassing BHP. Richard Hatch from Berenberg noted that BHP was “the most likely interloper” should the deal move forward. (Reuters) Rio has until Feb. 5 to either declare a firm
11 January 2026
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Jardine Matheson stock hits a 52-week high — what investors watch next

Jardine Matheson stock hits a 52-week high — what investors watch next

SINGAPORE, Jan 11, 2026, 15:31 SGT — Market closed. Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited shares jumped 4.34% on Friday, closing at $74.72 in Singapore. The stock has been on a strong run this month. Volume hit roughly 330,000 shares, according to Financial Times data. (FT Markets) Jardine Matheson ended near the high of its 52-week range, capping a year that has drawn more investors to Asia-centric conglomerates heavily tied to Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. According to Yahoo Finance, its 52-week range spans from $36.01 to $74.72. (Yahoo Finance) Why it matters now: macro risk returns as the next session kicks
11 January 2026
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Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price holds near A$81 — three dates investors are circling this month

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price holds near A$81 — three dates investors are circling this month

Sydney, Jan 11, 2026, 17:29 AEDT — Market closed Wesfarmers Ltd (WES.AX) closed Friday at A$81.06, marking a modest gain of 0.12%, after fluctuating between A$80.73 and A$81.71 during the session, per Yahoo Finance. That modest shift carries weight as major retailers brace for changes in interest-rate forecasts. The Reserve Bank of Australia will announce its upcoming policy decision on Feb. 3, following a two-day meeting. (Reserve Bank of Australia) Australia’s inflation data for the December quarter arrives Jan. 28. This figure matters because it shows price trends over three months, not just one. (Australian Bureau of Statistics) The broader
11 January 2026
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TTM Technologies (TTMI) stock jumps 10% on Friday — here’s what to watch before Monday’s open

TTM Technologies (TTMI) stock jumps 10% on Friday — here’s what to watch before Monday’s open

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 20:08 EST — Market closed. Shares of TTM Technologies surged 10.5% on Friday, ending the day at $73.88. The Nasdaq-traded stock reached an intraday peak of $75.05, with roughly 2.5 million shares changing hands. The late-week surge stands out as a sharp, single-day reset in a hardware stock closely tied to AI and defense supplier demand. It comes at a time when investors are growing impatient with vague narratives and focusing more on concrete figures. U.S. stocks wrapped up the week at record highs, driven by gains in chipmakers. The PHLX semiconductor index surged 2.7%
11 January 2026
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Ondas Holdings stock in focus after $1 billion premium stock-and-warrant sale

Ondas Holdings stock in focus after $1 billion premium stock-and-warrant sale

NEW YORK, Jan 10, 2026, 18:42 EST — Market closed. Ondas Holdings Inc (ONDS) shares slid 2.3% to close at $13.69 on Friday, bouncing between $15.10 and $13.59 throughout the session as the market absorbed news of the company’s $1 billion financing deal. The raise is sizable by Ondas’ standards. It gives the company new ammunition for deals and growth just as interest in defense and security-focused drone stocks heats up, though it also quickly boosts the potential share count. The mix matters now, given the financing includes a heavy load of warrants—rights to purchase stock later at a set
11 January 2026
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Why Intuitive Surgical stock (ISRG) is back in focus after Bernstein lifts its target

Why Intuitive Surgical stock (ISRG) is back in focus after Bernstein lifts its target

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 16:37 EST — The market is closed. On Friday, Bernstein lifted its price target for Intuitive Surgical from $700 to $740, maintaining an Outperform rating. The move signals strong confidence as healthcare investors brace for a hectic period. (TipRanks) Intuitive Surgical shares ended Friday up 0.2%, closing at $586.24. During the day, the stock fluctuated between $579.62 and $589.58. Its 52-week range stands at $425 to $616, per Stock Analysis. (StockAnalysis) Why it matters now: investors are focused on the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, set for Jan. 12-15 in San Francisco, while also waiting on
10 January 2026
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Why L’Oreal stock jumped 6% on a UBS upgrade — and what traders watch next

Why L’Oreal stock jumped 6% on a UBS upgrade — and what traders watch next

Paris, January 10, 2026, 21:37 (CET) — Market closed L’Oreal SA (OR.PA) shares last closed up 6.32% at 385.85 euros on Friday after UBS upgraded the French cosmetics group. The stock rose from 362.90 euros a day earlier and traded between 372.80 and 385.85 euros, leaving it about 5.5% below its 52-week high. (Investing.com) The rally matters now because it lands with investors already looking beyond the first weeks of January and toward L’Oreal’s annual results, where the company will set the tone for 2026. Big broker calls can shift positioning fast in a stock many funds hold for steadier
10 January 2026
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P&G stock back in focus after Crest kids toothpaste packaging deal — here’s what’s next

P&G stock back in focus after Crest kids toothpaste packaging deal — here’s what’s next

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 12:10 EST — Market closed Procter & Gamble shares closed Friday up 0.24%, landing at $141.87 as investors digested new developments regarding the company’s Crest children’s toothpaste packaging. (The Wall Street Journal) Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that his office secured a deal with Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Co. to revise the marketing and labeling of Crest children’s toothpaste. The new packaging started rolling out on Jan. 1 and will need to stay compliant for the next five years, the report noted. (KPRC) Why it matters now: P&G stands as a key consumer staples
10 January 2026
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Oracle stock jumps nearly 5% after board exits; what’s next for ORCL

Oracle stock jumps nearly 5% after board exits; what’s next for ORCL

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 10:54 EST — Market closed Shares of Oracle (ORCL) jumped 4.7% to $198.52 on Friday after the software giant, headquartered in Austin, Texas, announced the immediate retirement of two veteran directors. According to a Form 8-K filing, George H. Conrades, 86, and Naomi O. Seligman, 87, stepped down with no disputes involved. The stock fluctuated between $188.78 and $200.18 during the session, with roughly 26 million shares changing hands. (Securities and Exchange Commission) Oracle’s board shake-up isn’t typically a market mover, but it comes amid heated debate over how much cash the company must pour
10 January 2026
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Century Communities (CCS) stock jumps nearly 11%: why it moved and what’s next

Century Communities (CCS) stock jumps nearly 11%: why it moved and what’s next

NEW YORK, Jan 10, 2026, 09:45 EST — Market closed. Shares of Century Communities Inc (CCS) jumped roughly 11% on Friday, closing at $68.33. The surge followed a rally in housing-related stocks after U.S. President Donald Trump directed Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae to purchase $200 billion in mortgage bonds — mortgage-backed securities made up of home loan bundles — aiming to bring down mortgage rates and monthly payments. (Reuters) The Philadelphia Housing index climbed 4.8% on Friday, boosted by gains in mortgage lenders, homebuilders, credit scoring firms, and REITs. TD Cowen analysts noted the plan could shrink the spread
10 January 2026
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Plug Power stock slides after TD Cowen downgrade revives cash-burn fears

Plug Power stock slides after TD Cowen downgrade revives cash-burn fears

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 07:23 (EST) — Market closed Shares of Plug Power Inc dipped 5.6% on Friday, closing at $2.19, pressured by a TD Cowen downgrade that nudged the hydrogen fuel-cell company back toward the $2 mark. The stock fluctuated between $2.14 and $2.33 during the session, after ending Thursday at $2.32. Volume hit around 114 million shares, surpassing the company’s recent averages. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.81%, and rival Ballard Power Systems gained 1.1%. (MarketWatch) The timing is crucial as investors continue to shun smaller, cash-burning clean-energy firms that might require new funding, with rate cut
10 January 2026
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Legal & General stock ends higher near 267p — the next dates that could move LGEN.L

Legal & General stock ends higher near 267p — the next dates that could move LGEN.L

London, January 10, 2026, 09:29 GMT — Market closed Shares of Legal & General Group Plc (LGEN.L) last closed up 0.7% at 266.9 pence on Friday, after trading between 263.3p and 267.7p on the day. The move came as the FTSE 100 marked a record close of 10,126.6 points, up 0.8%, with traders still pricing in about 54 basis points of rate cuts in 2026 after a softer U.S. jobs report. (Investing.com) That matters now because insurers with big retirement and savings books tend to track shifts in interest-rate expectations. When bond yields swing, so do assumptions about investment income,
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Stock Market Today

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.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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