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Financial News News 18 January 2026 - 19 January 2026

Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR) stock stretches a five-day run into MLK shutdown — what to watch next

Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR) stock stretches a five-day run into MLK shutdown — what to watch next

New York, January 18, 2026, 18:51 EST — The market has closed for the day. Monolithic Power Systems Inc shares rose 2.34% to finish at $1,033.17 on Friday, marking their fifth consecutive gain. The stock outpaced several analog and mixed-signal chip rivals during the session. (MarketWatch) The move unfolded as U.S. stocks finished almost unchanged in a volatile session before a long weekend. Semiconductor stocks stood out as some of the stronger performers, despite the main indexes posting weekly declines. “One of the other reasons markets have been flat-lining is we’re at the start of the earnings season,” said Anthony
19 January 2026
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TE Connectivity stock price holds near $241 as TEL heads into Jan. 21 earnings

TE Connectivity stock price holds near $241 as TEL heads into Jan. 21 earnings

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 18:37 EST — Market closed. TE Connectivity plc heads into the holiday-shortened week with earnings set for Jan. 21, following a slight dip on Friday. The stock closed at $241.01, down 0.38%, after fluctuating between $239.96 and $242.99. (TE Connectivity Investors) Why it matters now: with U.S. cash markets closed on Monday, there’s less time for price discovery, and the next major catalyst is just around the corner. For investors, TE’s report offers an early glimpse into demand for components used in cars, factory equipment, and network hardware. TEL has hovered close to its highs,
19 January 2026
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Arm Holdings (ARM) stock price ticks up into MLK Day shutdown as traders look to Feb. 4 earnings

Arm Holdings (ARM) stock price ticks up into MLK Day shutdown as traders look to Feb. 4 earnings

New York, January 18, 2026, 18:31 EST — Market closed Arm Holdings plc’s sponsored ADRs closed Friday at $105.78, rising about 0.6%, and were last seen at $106.10 in after-hours trading. (MarketWatch) U.S. equity and options markets will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, resulting in a shortened week and muted price reactions to weekend developments. (NASDAQ Trader) Why it matters now: Arm has tracked the chip sector closely. U.S. stocks ended Friday almost unchanged, while the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor Index gained 1.2%, as investors digested earnings and prepared for volatility following options expiration. “Historically
19 January 2026
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Analog Devices stock: Oppenheimer lifts target, but ADI slips into MLK market break

Analog Devices stock: Oppenheimer lifts target, but ADI slips into MLK market break

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 18:24 EST — Market closed. Shares of Analog Devices Inc dipped on Friday, despite Oppenheimer lifting its price target for the chipmaker. The stock headed into the extended U.S. holiday weekend under pressure. Why it matters now: with the market shut on Monday, chip investors face a shortened week as they weigh if demand is gaining traction beyond tech’s hottest sectors. For ADI, the next move hinges less on a single rating update and more on whether orders from industrial and automotive clients continue to recover. (NASDAQ Trader) ADI ended the session at $300.25, slipping
19 January 2026
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Charles Schwab stock is near a 52-week high — what to watch before earnings this week

Charles Schwab stock is near a 52-week high — what to watch before earnings this week

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 17:49 EST — Market closed. Charles Schwab shares closed Friday up 1.03% at $103.82, sitting just shy of their 52-week high as investors prepare for the broker’s quarterly report due midweek. Trading volume outpaced the recent average, even as major U.S. indexes slipped. (MarketWatch) The timing is crucial. Schwab, a major player in retail brokerage and banking, provides insights through its results on client trading activity, cash holdings, and fee revenue as the market reassesses rates and risk appetite. (Reuters) Prices have less time to settle this week. U.S. markets will be closed Monday in
19 January 2026
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Broadcom stock heads into a long weekend: what Wall Street will watch next

Broadcom stock heads into a long weekend: what Wall Street will watch next

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 18:00 EST — Market closed Broadcom shares jumped on Friday, bouncing back as the long U.S. holiday weekend began. After a series of sell-side notes claimed the recent dip was exaggerated, the stock finished at $351.71, gaining 2.6% for the day. This is significant as U.S. markets remain closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, extending the break in price discovery. When trading resumes Tuesday, investors will put this bounce to the test, seeing if it holds up or simply reflects moves made in a thin market. (New York Stock Exchange) Broadcom has acted
19 January 2026
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Why Intuitive Surgical stock price is in focus: ISRG heads into earnings week after Friday dip

Why Intuitive Surgical stock price is in focus: ISRG heads into earnings week after Friday dip

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 17:31 EST — Market closed. Intuitive Surgical Inc (ISRG.O) last closed down 1.2% at $535 on Friday, Jan. 16. U.S. equity markets are closed on Monday, Jan. 19, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, with trading set to resume Tuesday. (NASDAQ Trader) That gives investors a little more time to chew on Intuitive’s fresh outlook for da Vinci procedure growth in 2026 ahead of the company’s next results. The stock has been moving on small shifts in that outlook, and this one landed awkwardly. Procedure growth is the rise in the number of
19 January 2026
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PepsiCo stock heads into Tuesday trade: what to know after Friday’s slip and before Feb. 3 earnings

PepsiCo stock heads into Tuesday trade: what to know after Friday’s slip and before Feb. 3 earnings

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 17:20 EST — The market has closed for the day. PepsiCo shares slipped on Friday, with the stock holding steady ahead of the holiday pause and the U.S. markets reopening Tuesday. The quiet shift is notable since a long weekend usually drains liquidity. Plus, it’s that stretch in January when traders increasingly rely on earnings and guidance to shape their bets. PepsiCo is gearing up for an early February update, when the snacks-and-soda giant will report on demand, pricing, and margins following its 2026 reset plan unveiled late last year. PepsiCo (PEP.O) closed Friday at
18 January 2026
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Disney stock ends at $111.20 ahead of MLK Day pause — what to watch next for DIS

Disney stock ends at $111.20 ahead of MLK Day pause — what to watch next for DIS

NEW YORK, Jan 18, 2026, 17:18 EST — Market closed. Walt Disney’s stock slipped 1.95% to close at $111.20 on Friday, Jan. 16. Throughout the session, shares ranged from $113.85 down to $111.12, with roughly 12 million shares traded. (Investing.com) U.S. stock markets will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, extending the weekend break. This shortens the trading week, leaving investors with less time to react if significant news breaks. (NYSE) Disney’s stock has dropped roughly 4% over the past week, per Fintel data. Not a crash, but enough to put DIS in
18 January 2026
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AppLovin stock price slides 6% before MLK Day break — what investors watch next

AppLovin stock price slides 6% before MLK Day break — what investors watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 18, 2026, 17:38 EST — Market closed. AppLovin Corp’s shares fell 6.3% to close at $568.76 on Friday, after fluctuating between $559.82 and $615.27 during the session, data from Investing.com show. The mobile ad-tech company listed on Nasdaq is now down roughly 12% compared to last week. Trading volume hit 8.58 million shares, with little movement after the closing bell. (Investing.com) U.S. markets will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, pushing the next opportunity to trade AppLovin shares to Tuesday. The pause is significant as investors search for fresh catalysts following a
18 January 2026
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Inditex stock price: Zara owner ends week at €55.86 as March results near

Inditex stock price: Zara owner ends week at €55.86 as March results near

MADRID, Jan 18, 2026, 23:12 CET — Market closed Industria de Diseño Textil (Inditex) shares ended Friday at 55.86 euros, gaining 0.20 euros, or 0.36%. The Madrid market remained closed over the weekend. (MarketWatch) The move was modest, yet its timing is key for a stock long seen as a European “quality” retail pick during the rally. As earnings season ramps up, investors are eyeing whether apparel companies can maintain pricing power amid tightening valuations. Bank of America Global Research highlighted the need for selectivity after European apparel stocks bounced back, tagging Inditex as a “high-quality” pick thanks to its
18 January 2026
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Blackstone stock heads into long weekend after Friday jump, with Fed and earnings in focus

Blackstone stock heads into long weekend after Friday jump, with Fed and earnings in focus

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 17:16 EST — The market has closed. Shares of Blackstone Inc closed higher on Friday as the market eyed the firm’s upcoming earnings release and the Federal Reserve’s upcoming rate decision during a holiday-shortened week. (Blackstone) U.S. stock and bond markets will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, shifting the next trading session to Tuesday and squeezing liquidity at the start of the week. (NYSE) Blackstone announced it will hold its Q4 and full-year 2025 investor call on Jan. 29 at 9:00 a.m. ET. (Blackstone) The stock climbed Friday while
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Stock Market Today

Carvana stock jumps 5% to $403.67 — here’s what CVNA traders are watching next

Carvana stock jumps 5% to $403.67 — here’s what CVNA traders are watching next

7 February 2026
Carvana shares rose 5.21% Friday to $403.67, rebounding after recent volatility sparked by a short-seller report from Gotham City Research. The company denied allegations of overstated earnings and undisclosed ties to DriveTime. Carvana will report Q4 and full-year 2025 results after markets close on Feb. 18. The January U.S. CPI report is scheduled for Feb. 13.
Confluent stock hugs IBM’s $31 bid — here’s what investors watch next week

Confluent stock hugs IBM’s $31 bid — here’s what investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Confluent shares closed at $30.57 Friday, 43 cents below IBM’s $31-per-share cash offer, ahead of key events next week. The company will report earnings Feb. 11 without a call or outlook, and shareholders vote on the merger Feb. 12. Confluent disclosed 17 demand letters and two lawsuits over proxy disclosures but denies wrongdoing. The IBM deal values Confluent at $11 billion.
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