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Dividends News 16 January 2026 - 17 January 2026

BlackRock stock price closes at $1,163 — record $14T assets, dividend hike, and Tuesday’s next test

BlackRock stock price closes at $1,163 — record $14T assets, dividend hike, and Tuesday’s next test

New York, January 17, 2026, 16:35 (ET) — The market has closed. BlackRock (BLK) shares ended Friday up 0.56%, settling at $1,163.17. The stock stayed close to its intraday peak, buoyed by recent earnings news. It capped off a hectic couple of days for asset managers and ETF-related stocks. (BlackRock) U.S. equity and options markets will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, setting the stage for a key session on Tuesday. This pause is crucial for BLK, as investors await confirmation—or a reversal—after the initial glimpse into asset-management flows this earnings season. (NASDAQ Trader) The
17 January 2026
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Costco stock price closes near $964 as COST dividend dates and Fed meeting come into focus

Costco stock price closes near $964 as COST dividend dates and Fed meeting come into focus

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 10:48 EST — Market closed. Costco Wholesale shares rose roughly 0.7% to close at $963.61 on Friday, finishing $6.69 higher as U.S. markets prepared for the long weekend. The timing is crucial as Wall Street shuts down for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, squeezing the available time to adjust positions before key dividend dates at month’s end and a packed schedule of macroeconomic news. (New York Stock Exchange) Rates have been quietly steering the market. On Friday, Fed Vice Chair Philip Jefferson described the current policy stance as “well positioned” heading into the Jan. 27-28
17 January 2026
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First Majestic Silver stock jumps nearly 6% after dividend boost; what to watch next for AG

First Majestic Silver stock jumps nearly 6% after dividend boost; what to watch next for AG

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 06:02 EST — Market closed First Majestic Silver Corp shares jumped $1.17, roughly 5.8%, to close at $21.50 on Friday. The stock kept pace with silver’s volatile moves ahead of the extended U.S. market holiday. The metal is now showing signs of weakness after a furious rally. Spot silver dropped 2.9% to $89.65 an ounce on Friday, following a record high of $93.57 the day before. Still, it’s set to post a weekly gain exceeding 12%. “It’s a general retreat in the commodity complex after weeks of aggressive gains,” said Edward Meir, analyst at Marex.
17 January 2026
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Experian share price slips into the weekend as dividend FX set — what to watch next week

Experian share price slips into the weekend as dividend FX set — what to watch next week

London, Jan 17, 2026, 09:05 GMT — Market closed. Experian (EXPN) shares ended Friday down 1.02%, closing at 3,296 pence. The dip came as the credit data company announced the exchange rate for its first interim dividend ahead of the weekend. (MarketScreener) The next big moment for the stock is coming up soon. Experian plans to report third-quarter trading for FY26 on Jan. 21. Back in November, CEO Brian Cassin told investors to expect full-year total revenue growth around 11% and organic growth near 8% — “at the top end” of its earlier forecast. (FT Markets) The dividend update highlights
17 January 2026
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OCBC share price ends higher above S$20; investors eye February results and dividend clues

OCBC share price ends higher above S$20; investors eye February results and dividend clues

Singapore, Jan 17, 2026, 14:56 SGT — Market closed OCBC shares ended Friday at S$20.44, up 0.34%, after fluctuating between S$20.33 and S$20.54 during the session. Roughly 5.2 million shares were traded. (SG Investors) Singapore’s market is closed for the weekend, shifting attention to Monday’s open. Investors will be watching dividends, rate forecasts, and any new signals on funding costs for clues on what might drive the stock. It matters because the recent rally in bank stocks has investors banking on steady payouts and reliable earnings. When those expectations falter, the gains can evaporate fast. OCBC’s Sydney branch has applied
17 January 2026
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DBS share price holds near highs as analysts debate dividend trade and rate risk

DBS share price holds near highs as analysts debate dividend trade and rate risk

Singapore, Jan 17, 2026, 14:53 SGT — Market closed Shares of DBS Group Holdings closed Friday at S$59.12, gaining S$0.23 or 0.39%, after fluctuating between S$58.79 and S$59.25. OCBC wrapped up at S$20.44, while UOB finished at S$36.74. (Investing.com) Singapore’s market is closed Saturday, yet trading in local banks presses on. DBS is once more the gauge for investor appetite, testing demand for big, liquid dividend stocks amid a sliding rate environment. The coming weeks pack a punch for bank stocks: rate expectations, chatter about capital management, and earnings guidance are all on the docket. Much of the positive outlook
17 January 2026
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Why Qualcomm (QCOM) stock slipped before the long weekend — dividend, board exit, tariffs

Why Qualcomm (QCOM) stock slipped before the long weekend — dividend, board exit, tariffs

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 20:51 EST — Market closed QUALCOMM Incorporated shares dropped 1.2% on Friday, closing at $159.42, having fluctuated between $159.22 and $162.49 during the session. The move came after a volatile week for U.S. stocks, just before the market closes Monday for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. “Historically the middle part of January tends to be pretty choppy,” said Bruce Zaro, managing director at Granite Wealth Management. (Reuters) Qualcomm investors are holding their breath ahead of the next big event: the company’s fiscal first-quarter earnings call set for Feb. 4 at 1:45 p.m. Pacific time.
17 January 2026
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BlackRock stock price moves today: dividend hike and $14 trillion AUM keep BLK in focus

BlackRock stock price moves today: dividend hike and $14 trillion AUM keep BLK in focus

New York, January 16, 2026, 15:41 EST — Regular session Shares of BlackRock (BLK) gained roughly 0.8%, hitting $1,165.4 during Friday’s afternoon session. The stock fluctuated between $1,152.7 and $1,181.3. The move shines a spotlight on a firm many investors see as a gauge for broader fund flows, not just a single stock. BlackRock’s iShares unit, linked to exchange-traded funds or ETFs — which are baskets of assets traded like shares — often reveals where retail and institutional capital is heading. The mood swung sharply this month. U.S. equity funds pulled in $28.18 billion of net inflows in the week
16 January 2026
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Costco stock price dips as dividend lands; investors wait on sales and earnings

Costco stock price dips as dividend lands; investors wait on sales and earnings

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 12:15 EST — Regular session Costco Wholesale shares edged lower on Friday as investors took in the company’s latest dividend declaration, with the broader market little changed. The warehouse retailer’s stock was down about 0.1% at $955.35 in midday trade, lagging a flat S&P 500. Walmart and Target were also down, while BJ’s Wholesale slid more than 1%. The timing matters because Costco’s next monthly sales snapshot is close. The company is scheduled to release January sales results on Feb. 4, an update traders use as an early read on store traffic and demand before
16 January 2026
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Argan stock jumps nearly 14% as insiders’ filings land and dividend dates loom

Argan stock jumps nearly 14% as insiders’ filings land and dividend dates loom

New York, January 16, 2026, 11:33 ET — Regular session Argan, Inc. shares surged almost 14% on Friday, climbing $45.69 to hit $375.35 in late morning trading. The NYSE-listed contractor bounced back from an early low of $330.34, closing in on its session peak. Why it matters now: the rally arrives alongside new insider-trading disclosures, just as Argan faces a packed calendar — dividend deadlines, possible insider sales, and the typical year-end positioning for a stock that’s been volatile on sparse news. The filings alone don’t clarify Friday’s surge, but they offer fresh clues for traders tracking the stock’s momentum
16 January 2026
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Goldman Sachs stock dips after earnings beat and dividend hike as Fed meeting nears

Goldman Sachs stock dips after earnings beat and dividend hike as Fed meeting nears

New York, January 16, 2026, 11:14 EST — Regular session Goldman Sachs shares dipped on Friday, giving back part of the gains from the day before despite solid trading revenue. The stock slipped 0.9% to $967 by late morning, even as JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley edged slightly higher. The pullback is crucial as big banks push to assure investors that last year’s surge in deals and market activity will persist into 2026. Goldman, a key indicator for Wall Street trading and advisory work, faces a pivotal few weeks that will shape the outlook. Timing plays a role too. With rates
16 January 2026
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Wipro Q3 results: Profit slides 7%, ₹6 interim dividend declared as labour-code hit dents earnings

Wipro Q3 results: Profit slides 7%, ₹6 interim dividend declared as labour-code hit dents earnings

BENGALURU, Jan 16, 2026, 16:44 IST Wipro on Friday reported a 7% fall in third-quarter profit and declared an interim dividend of 6 rupees a share, as a one-time labour code charge weighed on earnings. The Bengaluru-based IT services firm forecast flat to 2% sequential growth in core IT services revenue for the March quarter. https://www.wipro.com/content/dam/nexus/en/investor/quarterly-results/2025-2026/q3fy26/press-release-q3fy26.pdf The numbers land in the middle of India’s earnings season, with investors scanning for signs that demand is holding up as clients trim non-essential technology work. Several companies have also started booking one-off costs tied to India’s new labour codes, making profit comparisons messier.
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Stock Market Today

ST Engineering stock price drops 2% to S$9.71 as drone-autonomy tie-up grabs attention

ST Engineering stock price drops 2% to S$9.71 as drone-autonomy tie-up grabs attention

7 February 2026
ST Engineering shares fell 1.9% to S$9.71 Friday, outpacing the Singapore market’s 0.8% drop amid a tech-led selloff. The company signed a deal with Shield AI at the Singapore Airshow to integrate autonomy software into its unmanned platforms and unveiled a small drone capable of carrying explosives. About 6.9 million shares traded as investors await full-year results on Feb. 27.
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