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E-Commerce News 12 January 2026 - 23 January 2026

Shopify stock slips as partner shake-up and new finance push land mid-session

Shopify stock slips as partner shake-up and new finance push land mid-session

Shopify shares fell 0.6% to $137.66 by early afternoon Thursday, trailing gains in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100. The company is restructuring its partnerships unit and launching new merchant finance tools, including a “Capital flex account” and higher rewards caps. Shopify also promoted its AI-commerce strategy at the NRF 2026 conference, unveiling an open standard with Google.
22 January 2026
MercadoLibre stock slipped Friday — what MELI investors are watching after the long weekend

MercadoLibre stock slipped Friday — what MELI investors are watching after the long weekend

MercadoLibre shares fell 1.1% to $2,075.01 on Friday, capping a two-day slide ahead of the U.S. market holiday. Trading volume reached about 547,000 shares. A regulatory filing showed Pictet North America Advisors held 9,342 shares worth $18.8 million as of Dec. 31. Investors await MercadoLibre’s Jan. 27 UBS conference appearance and its Feb. 24 earnings report.
18 January 2026
Shopify stock ticks higher after Toronto tech rout as AI-shopping push stays in view

Shopify stock ticks higher after Toronto tech rout as AI-shopping push stays in view

Shopify shares rose 0.8% to $158.7 by midday Thursday, rebounding after a 5.9% drop in Toronto the previous day. The move comes as investors assess Shopify’s new integrations with Google and Microsoft shopping tools. Shares traded between $157.9 and $161.3, remaining below the 52-week high. Broader tech stocks also edged higher despite uncertainty over U.S. interest rate cuts.
Shopify stock in focus after 6% slide as Wayfair joins Google’s AI checkout protocol

Shopify stock in focus after 6% slide as Wayfair joins Google’s AI checkout protocol

Shopify shares fell 5.9% to $157.51 Wednesday amid a broad tech selloff, with the stock active premarket as Wayfair announced adoption of Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol, co-developed with Shopify, for AI-powered checkout. Google said the protocol will soon enable direct purchases via its AI search and Gemini app, with PayPal integration planned. Traders await U.S. jobless claims and major bank earnings Thursday morning.
Shopify’s AI shopping push puts checkout inside Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot

Shopify’s AI shopping push puts checkout inside Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot

Shopify unveiled a Universal Commerce Protocol with Google, allowing AI assistants to complete purchases inside chat and search platforms. Over 20 retailers and payment firms, including Visa and Mastercard, back the standard. Shopify shares fell 7.5% to $154.89 in late morning New York trading. Amazon dropped 2%, while Etsy slipped 0.3%.
Walmart stock rises as Nasdaq-100 countdown meets Google Gemini shopping plan and Wing drones

Walmart stock rises as Nasdaq-100 countdown meets Google Gemini shopping plan and Wing drones

Walmart shares rose 1.3% to $119.54 Tuesday as traders positioned ahead of its Jan. 20 entry into the Nasdaq-100, replacing AstraZeneca. The company announced a Google Gemini shopping partnership and an expanded drone delivery program with Wing. John Furner will become CEO on Feb. 1, succeeding Doug McMillon. Houston drone deliveries begin Jan. 15.
Google’s Gemini gets Walmart checkout as Alphabet stock rises in AI shopping push

Google’s Gemini gets Walmart checkout as Alphabet stock rises in AI shopping push

Alphabet shares rose about 1% and Walmart gained about 3% in premarket trading after announcing shoppers can buy Walmart and Sam’s Club items inside Google’s Gemini app. Google is launching the Universal Commerce Protocol to connect retailers to AI-powered checkout. The rollout begins in the U.S., with international expansion planned. Retailers will remain the seller of record for purchases made through the platform.
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Kenvue stock price holds near $18 as Kimberly-Clark deal math tightens — what to watch next week

Kenvue stock price holds near $18 as Kimberly-Clark deal math tightens — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Kenvue shares closed Friday at $18.13, up 0.33%, with about 63.5 million shares traded. The Kimberly-Clark offer values Kenvue at roughly $18.76 per share, leaving a deal spread of about 3%. Both companies’ shareholders approved the merger, which is expected to close in the second half of 2026 pending regulatory approvals. Kenvue’s dividend record date is Feb. 11, with earnings due Feb. 17.
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