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Financial Analysis News 17 January 2026

Why Charles Schwab stock is near a 52-week high — and what traders watch next

Why Charles Schwab stock is near a 52-week high — and what traders watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 17, 2026, 17:01 EST — Market closed. Charles Schwab shares ended Friday roughly 1% higher at $103.82, holding close to recent peaks as the market heads into a holiday-shortened week. U.S. stock and bond markets are closed Monday for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, pushing focus to Tuesday’s reopening and a jam-packed week ahead. Traders will…
Salesforce stock price slides after insider sale filing as Davos AI debut nears

Salesforce stock price slides after insider sale filing as Davos AI debut nears

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 15:56 EST — Market closed. On Friday, Salesforce shares dropped 2.8%, ending the day at $227.11. The Dow component stumbled ahead of the long weekend. Timing is key. The World Economic Forum’s annual meeting kicks off in Davos on Monday, thrusting corporate AI pitches back into focus as investors seek evidence that “agent” software is…
Intel stock drops into long weekend as Citi lifts rating; earnings test looms

Intel stock drops into long weekend as Citi lifts rating; earnings test looms

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 15:34 EST — Market closed. Intel Corp (INTC.O) shares fell 2.8% on Friday to close at $46.96, down $1.36 from the prior session’s $48.32. About 127.3 million shares changed hands. (Nasdaq) The dip comes after a fast start to the year. Intel is up 31% so far in 2026, a run driven by bets that…
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…
SAP stock price slips into the weekend — here’s what to watch before Jan. 29 earnings

SAP stock price slips into the weekend — here’s what to watch before Jan. 29 earnings

Frankfurt, Jan 17, 2026, 21:04 CET — The market has closed. SAP shares ended Friday 1.7% lower, closing at 202.15 euros. The stock dipped to a session low of 199.50 euros earlier, according to market data. (Investing) SAP’s share price now sits close to the low end of its 52-week range, right as a busy earnings and policy season kicks…
Novo Nordisk stock rallies: Wegovy pill scripts and UK higher-dose nod put NOVO-B back in play

Novo Nordisk stock rallies: Wegovy pill scripts and UK higher-dose nod put NOVO-B back in play

Copenhagen, January 17, 2026, 21:05 CET — The market has closed. Shares of Novo Nordisk A/S Class B jumped 6.5%, finishing Friday at 388.9 Danish crowns. The late-week surge put the stock in a stronger position ahead of Monday’s market open. Trading volume hit roughly 13.9 million shares amid a session that shifted alongside the news cycle. (Investing) This move…
China Construction Bank A-shares slip — what matters before China’s big data dump and rate signals

China Construction Bank A-shares slip — what matters before China’s big data dump and rate signals

Shanghai, Jan 18, 2026, 04:03 GMT+8 — Market closed. China Construction Bank’s Class A shares on the Shanghai exchange slipped in the final session. The next catalyst is likely to be policy-driven rather than market action. The stock offers a glimpse into China’s credit cycle. When concerns flare over growth, property, and funding costs, large state banks usually feel the…
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…
Utilities stocks wobble after PJM emergency auction push; XLU dips as Constellation, Vistra sink

Utilities stocks wobble after PJM emergency auction push; XLU dips as Constellation, Vistra sink

NEW YORK, January 17, 2026, 14:44 EST — Market closed U.S. utility stocks closed the week in the red, with the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) slipping 0.5% to $43.39 on Friday. Constellation Energy took a sharp hit, dropping roughly 9.8%, while Vistra fell about 7.4%, heavy losses that dragged the sector down into the final bell. (Barchart) The…
IBM stock price jumps on Sovereign Core push as traders eye earnings week ahead

IBM stock price jumps on Sovereign Core push as traders eye earnings week ahead

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 12:19 EST — Market closed. International Business Machines (IBM.N) shares ended Friday up 2.59%, closing at $305.67. The stock had fallen 3.59% in the previous session. Trading swung between $300.78 and $307.45, with roughly 6.2 million shares exchanged. (Investing) IBM’s rebound arrives as the company sharpens its pitch on “digital sovereignty” — a concept firms…
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…
Johnson & Johnson stock price: 3 things to watch before JNJ earnings after Friday dip

Johnson & Johnson stock price: 3 things to watch before JNJ earnings after Friday dip

New York, January 17, 2026, 10:34 EST — Market closed Johnson & Johnson shares edged down 0.41% Friday, finishing at $218.66, as U.S. healthcare stocks struggled. Pfizer slipped 0.93%, while Merck tumbled 1.93% during the session. (MarketWatch) The market pulled back amid choppy trading ahead of the long weekend. The S&P 500 finished almost unchanged, with the healthcare sector dragging…
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Stock Market Today

  • ALS Limited's Steady Dividends Reinforce Industrial Sector Appeal on ASX
    January 24, 2026, 1:06 AM EST. ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ) continues to attract investor attention through steady earnings growth, consistent dividend payouts and its established position in Australia's testing, inspection and analytical services sector. Inclusion in the ASX 100 elevates its profile among investors seeking reliable industrial exposures. The company's investment case rests on converting steady demand from mining, life sciences and industrial clients into dependable cash flow and dividends. However, ALS faces risks including a higher debt load, reliance on executing growth and acquisition strategies, and a stretched valuation with a premium earnings multiple. Diverse market views on fair value ranging from A$10.29 to over A$5,500 highlight investor uncertainty. Analysts urge scrutiny of these factors alongside growth prospects before investment decisions.
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