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Financial News News 19 January 2026

GE Aerospace stock price (NYSE:GE) in focus as earnings week starts after U.S. holiday

GE Aerospace stock price (NYSE:GE) in focus as earnings week starts after U.S. holiday

New York, Jan 19, 2026, 11:56 ET — Market closed. GE Aerospace shares are gearing up for a crucial week, with U.S. markets closed on Monday and the jet-engine maker set to release its earnings shortly after. The New York Stock Exchange will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and will resume trading Tuesday. GE Aerospace plans to hold its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings webcast on Thursday, Jan. 22, kicking off at 7:30 a.m. ET. (New York Stock Exchange) Why it matters now: investors focus on GE’s guidance and any signals for commercial engine output and
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LVMH share price drops 4% as tariff threat and Morgan Stanley downgrade hit luxury stocks

LVMH share price drops 4% as tariff threat and Morgan Stanley downgrade hit luxury stocks

Paris, Jan 19, 2026, 17:44 CET — Market closed. Shares of LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE closed Monday down 4.3% at 582.80 euros, slipping to a low of 580.00 during the session. The stock ended 26.40 euros below Friday’s finish. (Investing.com) Luxury stocks fell across Europe following U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of new tariffs on imports from eight European countries, tied to his demand to buy Greenland. Trump warned of a 10% tariff starting Feb. 1, jumping to 25% from June 1 if no agreement is reached. “Trump’s actions over the weekend have inflamed geopolitical risks while also
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P&G stock faces a packed week after MLK Day: earnings Thursday, inflation data next

P&G stock faces a packed week after MLK Day: earnings Thursday, inflation data next

New York, January 19, 2026, 11:56 (EST) — The market has closed. Procter & Gamble shares will resume trading Tuesday, following Monday’s U.S. market closure for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. (New York Stock Exchange) On Friday, the stock ended slightly lower, dropping 0.1% to $144.53. The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund dipped 0.3%, while the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust edged down 0.1%. The pause is significant as investors face a tight window to prepare for P&G’s earnings. With the season broadening and defensive stocks regaining attention following a volatile start to the year, timing is crucial.
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Zurich’s £7.7bn Beazley takeover bid goes public after board rebuff

Zurich’s £7.7bn Beazley takeover bid goes public after board rebuff

London, 19 January 2026, 16:17 GMT Zurich Insurance Group revealed on Monday an upgraded all-cash bid for UK specialty insurer Beazley, offering 1,280 pence per share. The deal values Beazley at roughly £7.67 billion ($10.3 billion). Following the announcement, Beazley’s shares jumped over 40% in London. https://www.reuters.com/business/zurich-insurance-offers-10-billion-buy-uk-insurer-beazley-2026-01-19/ The move spotlights a niche in insurance: specialty coverage, where insurers tackle more specific, complex risks and aim to price them precisely. At the heart of this sector is Lloyd’s of London, serving as a marketplace where syndicates underwrite everything from cyber attacks to shipping and property risks. Zurich said acquiring Beazley would
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AbbVie stock price: ABBV heads into Tuesday with epcoritamab trial in the crosshairs

AbbVie stock price: ABBV heads into Tuesday with epcoritamab trial in the crosshairs

New York, January 19, 2026, 11:19 EST — Market closed. AbbVie Inc shares ended Friday at $214.35, slipping $2.44, or roughly 1.1%. This drop came after AbbVie and partner Genmab announced their blood cancer drug epcoritamab did not demonstrate a clear overall-survival benefit in a late-stage trial. (Reuters) U.S. markets were closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, giving investors extra time to process the latest readout ahead of the next session. That break is significant since traders often respond sharply to trial conclusions when the upcoming trigger is an earnings report rather than fresh economic data. (MarketWatch) Epcoritamab
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Bank of America stock price today: BAC near $53 as MLK Day shuts U.S. markets — tariffs and the Fed ahead

Bank of America stock price today: BAC near $53 as MLK Day shuts U.S. markets — tariffs and the Fed ahead

New York, January 19, 2026, 11:19 EST — Market closed Bank of America Corp shares ended Friday at $52.60. In late trading, they edged up roughly 0.7% to $52.97. U.S. stock markets stayed closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and will resume trading Tuesday. (AP News) The pause follows Bank of America’s earnings report last week, which beat profit expectations thanks to a trading surge and record interest income. The bank projects net interest income—the difference between loan earnings and deposit costs—will climb 7% this quarter. It also maintained its 5% to 7% growth forecast for 2026. CEO
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ICBC Class A stock price falls: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China 601398 in focus ahead of China loan-rate call

ICBC Class A stock price falls: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China 601398 in focus ahead of China loan-rate call

SHANGHAI, Jan 20, 2026, 00:24 GMT+8 — Markets have shut for the day. Shares of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd’s Shanghai-listed Class A stock dropped 1.05% to close at 7.53 yuan on Monday. Investors appeared cautious, digesting weaker domestic cues ahead of an important policy announcement due later this week. (MarketScreener) China is set to keep its benchmark lending rates steady for the eighth month in a row this January, according to a Reuters survey. The one-year and five-year loan prime rates are expected to remain at 3.0% and 3.5%, respectively, when they’re announced Tuesday. The LPR, determined
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Agricultural Bank of China Class A stock drops to a 3‑month low — what matters before Tuesday’s rate fix

Agricultural Bank of China Class A stock drops to a 3‑month low — what matters before Tuesday’s rate fix

Shanghai, Jan 20, 2026, 00:27 CST — Market closed. Agricultural Bank of China Ltd’s Shanghai-listed A shares (601288.SS) dropped 1.53% on Monday, closing at 7.10 yuan—a three-month low. The stock started the day at 7.17 yuan, swinging between 7.09 and 7.23 yuan during a volatile session ahead of key policy announcements in China. (AAStocks) This shift is crucial since China’s major state banks balance precariously between boosting growth and maintaining profits. Credit pressure from policymakers usually hits these lenders first, signaling where the economy is headed. Investors are zeroing in on the rate trajectory since it directly impacts what banks
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AMD stock heads into post-holiday session with tariff jitters in the air

AMD stock heads into post-holiday session with tariff jitters in the air

New York, Jan 19, 2026, 11:22 EST — Market closed. Advanced Micro Devices shares are set for a tough start when U.S. markets open Tuesday, as renewed tariff threats have rattled risk appetite. The news dragged down U.S. tech stocks in Europe and hit Nasdaq 100 futures on Monday. (Reuters) The U.S. stock market is shut Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, pushing investors to react to headlines instead of price moves in live trading. This break is significant, especially as chip stocks remain volatile, reacting swiftly to shifts in policy risk, supply-chain concerns, and changing rate expectations. (New
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Costco stock price on pause: what could move COST after the holiday break

Costco stock price on pause: what could move COST after the holiday break

New York, Jan 19, 2026, 10:50 EST — Market closed Costco Wholesale Corporation shares ended the latest session at $963.61, gaining $6.69, or roughly 0.7%. During the day, the stock fluctuated between $951.20 and $964.41, opening earlier at $959.24. U.S. stock markets remain closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, extending the weekend break. Trading will resume with a full session on Tuesday. (New York Stock Exchange) Costco is handing investors a bit of help with its schedule. The retailer announced last week it will pay a quarterly cash dividend of $1.30 per share on Feb. 13,
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Mastercard stock price: MA heads into Tuesday with new prepaid launches and policy risk in focus

Mastercard stock price: MA heads into Tuesday with new prepaid launches and policy risk in focus

New York, January 19, 2026, 10:42 EST — Market closed Mastercard shares ended Friday down roughly 0.6% at $539.49. The stock will not trade on Monday due to the U.S. market holiday, picking up again on Tuesday. (Mastercard Investor Relations) The pause is significant since the stock reacts sharply to headlines around politics, regulation, and consumer spending health. When sentiment dips, investors find few safe spots among payments stocks. Global markets were already on edge Monday after President Donald Trump warned of new tariffs targeting several European nations. The news dragged U.S. equity futures down and drove investors toward safer
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Palantir stock price today: PLTR slides into a closed U.S. market, with earnings next up

Palantir stock price today: PLTR slides into a closed U.S. market, with earnings next up

New York, Jan 19, 2026, 11:00 EST — The market has closed. Palantir Technologies’ shares fell 3.4% on Friday, ending the session at $170.96. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, so no trading will take place until Tuesday. This matters because a closed tape can turn ordinary news into a quick spike once trading resumes. U.S. stocks, including those on the NYSE, are still shut for the holiday. (New York Stock Exchange) Risk appetite took a hit outside the U.S., with European-listed shares of key American tech giants slipping. Markets were shaken after President
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:31 AM EST Dollar Dips as Stocks Rally and US Data Influences Fed Rate Expectations February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST. The **dollar index** fell 0.17%, pressured by a rebound in equity markets reducing demand for the safe-haven currency. Weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data raised the odds of a Fed rate cut to 18% for March, though consumer sentiment improved to a six-month high, limiting losses. Hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic emphasized maintaining restrictive monetary policy. The dollar faces medium-term weakness amid expectations for rate cuts
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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