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GE Vernova stock price jumps 6% on PJM emergency auction push — what to watch next

GE Vernova stock price jumps 6% on PJM emergency auction push — what to watch next

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 16:59 EST — Market closed. GE Vernova Inc shares closed up 6.1% on Friday at $681.55, as investors weighed a White House push for PJM Interconnection to run an “emergency” power auction aimed at speeding new generation onto the grid. The stock added $39.27 on the day, traded between $651.00 and $692.49, and saw about…
17 January 2026
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Shell share price nudges higher as buyback rolls on; oil swings keep traders cautious

Shell share price nudges higher as buyback rolls on; oil swings keep traders cautious

London, Jan 17, 2026, 21:28 GMT — Market closed. Shell Plc shares (SHEL.L) edged higher heading into the weekend following a fresh round of share buybacks and a late-week stabilization in crude prices. (MarketWatch) Energy stocks are behaving like an oil beta trade, reacting sharply to the volatile swings in oil prices driven by geopolitical tensions and chatter over supply…
17 January 2026
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International Holding Company (IHC) stock holds near 400 AED as Lukoil talks drag on — what to watch next

International Holding Company (IHC) stock holds near 400 AED as Lukoil talks drag on — what to watch next

ABU DHABI, Jan 18, 2026, 00:18 (GST) — Market closed. International Holding Company PJSC (IHC) shares ended Friday at 399.60 UAE dirhams, edging up 0.03%. The stock hovered tightly between 399.50 and 399.60 throughout the week. Trading volume was light, with roughly 248,000 shares changing hands, according to MarketScreener data. (MarketScreener) Abu Dhabi’s market is closed Saturday and Sunday. The…
17 January 2026
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Philip Morris stock price closes higher after $20B U.S. investment filing — what PM investors watch next

Philip Morris stock price closes higher after $20B U.S. investment filing — what PM investors watch next

New York, January 17, 2026, 14:48 (EST) — Market closed. Philip Morris International (PM.N) shares edged up 0.6% on Friday, finishing at $173.62. The stock fluctuated between $170.76 and $174.24 during the session, with roughly 5.1 million shares traded. The stock’s movement reflects ongoing debate over how much of Philip Morris’ growth hinges on the U.S. market and the pace…
17 January 2026
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Caterpillar stock price holds near $647 as CAT heads into a holiday-shortened week — here’s what matters next

Caterpillar stock price holds near $647 as CAT heads into a holiday-shortened week — here’s what matters next

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 11:52 EST — Market closed. Caterpillar Inc shares finished Friday almost flat, as investors focused on the company’s upcoming late-month earnings for fresh direction after a volatile start to the season. The stock closed at $646.89. (MarketWatch) This is crucial now since Caterpillar straddles construction, mining, and major infrastructure outlays. Traders lean on its dealer…
17 January 2026
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Walmart stock price: WMT ticks up after leadership reshuffle ahead of CEO handover

Walmart stock price: WMT ticks up after leadership reshuffle ahead of CEO handover

New York, January 17, 2026, 10:05 EST — Market closed. Walmart Inc. shares finished Friday 0.42% higher, closing at $119.70. The retailer announced a major shake-up across its operating units ahead of John Furner’s CEO debut next month. (Investing) The U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, pushing the next trading session to Tuesday. This…
17 January 2026
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Argan stock (AGX) jumps 16% — what investors watch next after the long weekend

Argan stock (AGX) jumps 16% — what investors watch next after the long weekend

New York, January 17, 2026, 08:05 EST — The market has closed. Shares of Argan, Inc. (NYSE: AGX) surged 16.4% on Friday, finishing at $383.66. The move puts the power-plant contractor’s market cap near $4.2 billion. (Yahoo Finance) The shift comes just before a quiet patch for U.S. markets. Wall Street will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr.…
17 January 2026
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Eternal Limited share price drops on Friday; Jan 21 results and Blinkit risks now loom

Eternal Limited share price drops on Friday; Jan 21 results and Blinkit risks now loom

BENGALURU, January 17, 2026, 17:37 IST — The market has closed. Eternal Ltd shares closed Friday down 3.9% at 287.70 rupees, with roughly 62.8 million shares traded. Despite the drop, the stock remained marginally higher over the last five sessions. (MarketScreener) Indian benchmarks inched higher on Friday, with the Nifty 50 up 0.11% and the Sensex gaining 0.23%. Traders digested…
17 January 2026
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Venus Concept (VERO) stock jumps 459% on Madryn’s 91% stake filing — what to know next week

Venus Concept (VERO) stock jumps 459% on Madryn’s 91% stake filing — what to know next week

NEW YORK, Jan 17, 2026, 04:58 EST — The market is now closed. Venus Concept Inc shares ended Friday at $8.00, surging 459.44% from the previous session. The stock fluctuated between $5.68 and $12.93 during the day. Trading volume hit roughly 307.6 million shares, a notable jump from recent levels for the Nasdaq-listed microcap. (FinancialContent) Madryn Asset Management’s latest Schedule…
17 January 2026
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Smiths Group share price hits new 52-week high — buyback keeps SMIN in focus into next week

Smiths Group share price hits new 52-week high — buyback keeps SMIN in focus into next week

London, Jan 17, 2026, 09:21 GMT — Market is now closed. Smiths Group Plc (SMIN.L) shares climbed 1.95% on Friday, finishing at 2,612 pence and hitting a new 52-week high, even as the FTSE 100 slipped 0.04%. The stock surpassed its previous peak of 2,574 pence from the day before. Trading volume stood at 789,474 shares, below the 50-day average…
17 January 2026
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Diageo share price slips again: insider buys and China options keep DGE.L on watch

Diageo share price slips again: insider buys and China options keep DGE.L on watch

London, January 17, 2026, 08:28 GMT — The market has closed. Diageo plc shares slipped again on Friday, continuing a patchy stretch that’s rattled investors ahead of the new week. The owner of Guinness and Johnnie Walker has operated with razor-thin margins for mistakes. Even the slightest signal on strategy, pricing, or asset sales can shift the stock more than…
17 January 2026
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BAT stock: South Africa plant closure plan and buyback update set the agenda for Monday

BAT stock: South Africa plant closure plan and buyback update set the agenda for Monday

London, Jan 17, 2026, 08:02 (GMT) — Market closed British American Tobacco shares slipped 0.3% to finish at 4,326 pence (£43.26) on Friday in London. (London Stock Exchange) Investors are using the weekend pause to parse what the South Africa plant decision reveals about illegal cigarette sales and pricing strength in crucial markets. Focus on cash returns—dividends and buybacks—remains sharp…
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  • Corn Futures Edge Higher Thursday Amid Modest Export Sales
    January 22, 2026, 10:55 AM EST. Corn futures opened Thursday with slight gains, rising up to 1.5 cents following a weaker session on Wednesday where contracts fell up to 2 cents. Preliminary open interest dropped by 3,391 contracts, mainly in old crop contracts. The national average cash corn price declined by 1.5 cents to $3.84 1/2. The USDA reported private export sales totaling 345,000 metric tons, including 150,000 MT to Colombia. Market watchers await revised weekly Energy Information Administration data, anticipating a pullback in ethanol production after recent record highs. March, May, and July 2026 corn contracts showed modest price rebounds early Thursday.
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