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Financial News News 18 January 2026

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…
18 January 2026
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Linde stock price: LIN heads into MLK Day market shutdown — what traders watch next

Linde stock price: LIN heads into MLK Day market shutdown — what traders watch next

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 16:57 EST — Market closed. Linde plc shares edged lower on Friday, finishing down 0.3% at $438.96. The stock fluctuated between $435.97 and $440.53 during the session, with roughly 3.3 million shares traded. The timing is crucial as U.S. stock and options markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, extending the…
18 January 2026
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Citigroup stock: What to watch as Trump’s credit-card cap nears the next session

Citigroup stock: What to watch as Trump’s credit-card cap nears the next session

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 16:39 EST — Market closed. Citigroup (C.N) shares closed Friday at $118.04, gaining 0.49%, and were last seen at $118.24 in after-hours trading. The stock fluctuated between $117.00 and $119.35 throughout the session. (Investing) The stage for the next session is unsettled. U.S. markets will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr.…
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T-Mobile stock price slips to $186 ahead of Tuesday reopen as analysts trim targets

T-Mobile stock price slips to $186 ahead of Tuesday reopen as analysts trim targets

NEW YORK, Jan 18, 2026, 16:48 EST — The market has closed. T-Mobile US shares dropped 2.28% on Friday, finishing at $186.32, marking a roughly 7% decline over the last five sessions. After hours, the stock slipped another 0.17% to around $186. (Investing) The long weekend shakes up the near-term outlook. With U.S. markets closed Monday, Tuesday stands as the…
18 January 2026
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McDonald’s stock slips into a long U.S. market break as traders brace for volatility

McDonald’s stock slips into a long U.S. market break as traders brace for volatility

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 16:30 EST — Market closed. McDonald’s Corp shares slipped 0.39% to close at $307.43 on Friday, as investors wound down ahead of a market pause with no new company news driving action. (Yahoo Finance) This matters because the next move might hinge less on burgers and more on the tape. Earnings season is ramping up,…
18 January 2026
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MUFG stock in focus: BOJ decision week, yen swings and a U.S. holiday ahead

MUFG stock in focus: BOJ decision week, yen swings and a U.S. holiday ahead

TOKYO, Jan 19, 2026, 06:42 JST — Premarket Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group’s shares (8306.T) will be under the spotlight as Tokyo’s market reopens this week, following a 0.9% rise to 2,990 yen on Friday. Meanwhile, MUFG’s ADR (MUFG) closed up 1.45% at $18.90 in New York. (MarketScreener) The focus isn’t on any one MUFG headline anymore. It’s all about rates.…
18 January 2026
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Bank of China A-share price in focus: 601988 faces Monday policy test as leverage rules tighten

Bank of China A-share price in focus: 601988 faces Monday policy test as leverage rules tighten

SHANGHAI, Jan 19, 2026, 05:18 CST — Premarket Bank of China Ltd’s A shares (601988) are set to open Monday under the influence of policy moves, having closed the previous session at 5.40 yuan, down 0.55%. (Investing) This is significant since the bank serves as a key indicator of how China’s major state lenders respond to changes in rates and…
18 January 2026
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Kweichow Moutai A-shares face Monday test after Feitian Maotai scam warning

Kweichow Moutai A-shares face Monday test after Feitian Maotai scam warning

Shanghai, Jan 19, 2026, 04:52 CST — Premarket Kweichow Moutai Co Ltd’s A-shares on the Shanghai exchange (600519.SS) will be in focus Monday after its sales division flagged fake online promotions. These scams are pushing “enterprise” subscription links for Feitian Moutai priced at 1,499 yuan. The firm made clear it hasn’t authorized anyone to take these orders. Instead, 2026 sales…
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IHC stock price steadies near 400 dirhams after phishing warning — what investors watch before ADX opens

IHC stock price steadies near 400 dirhams after phishing warning — what investors watch before ADX opens

Abu Dhabi, Jan 19, 2026, 00:54 GST — Premarket International Holding Company PJSC is alerting investors to online scammers misusing its name and logo, as the Abu Dhabi-listed giant enters Monday’s session with shares hovering near 400 dirhams. The warning comes at a tricky moment for the share price. IHC, a key indicator in Abu Dhabi, has been hovering close…
18 January 2026
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American Express stock rebounds before the long weekend as Trump’s rate-cap plan stays in play

American Express stock rebounds before the long weekend as Trump’s rate-cap plan stays in play

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 15:39 EST — Market closed Shares of American Express Company rose 2.08% on Friday to $364.79, beating a modestly softer Wall Street ahead of the long weekend. Trading volume topped recent averages, though the stock still sits roughly 6% below its Dec. 12 peak. (MarketWatch) The bounce comes with a policy overhang still hanging over…
18 January 2026
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China Construction Bank stock: what to watch before Shanghai opens as margin curbs and a PBOC rate cut kick in

China Construction Bank stock: what to watch before Shanghai opens as margin curbs and a PBOC rate cut kick in

Shanghai, Jan 19, 2026, 04:01 GMT+8 — Premarket China Construction Bank Corporation’s A-shares fell 0.08 yuan, or 0.9%, settling at 8.95 yuan on Friday. The stock has dropped roughly 1.2% over the last five trading days. The major state-owned lender faces Monday’s session amid new policy changes set to take effect that day. (MarketScreener) Leverage stands out as the crucial…
18 January 2026
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Applied Materials (AMAT) stock price ends higher as KeyBanc lifts target; traders size up week ahead

Applied Materials (AMAT) stock price ends higher as KeyBanc lifts target; traders size up week ahead

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 15:38 EST — Market closed. Applied Materials shares closed Friday 2.5% higher at $327.01, following a wider rally in chip-equipment stocks fueled by upbeat research notes and signs of increased spending from leading chipmakers. This shift is crucial as investors ramp up exposure to semiconductor capital equipment, betting on a stronger order cycle in 2026.…
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Stock Market Today

  • S&P 500 Semiconductor Equipment Stocks Surge with Booming Chip Industry in 2026
    January 25, 2026, 8:24 AM EST. S&P 500 Semiconductor Equipment & Materials stocks are up double digits in 2026, standing out amid a flat overall market. Applied Materials, Lam Research, KLA, Teradyne, and Qnity Electronics have surged between 19.8% and 33.4% since January. These companies supply the machinery for chip and display production, benefiting from soaring semiconductor sales driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and data center demand. Semiconductor industry valuations are expected to reach up to $1.8 trillion by 2030, according to McKinsey, surpassing previous estimates. Major chipmakers like Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) plan record capital expenditures, with TSMC's 2026 capex rising to $52-$56 billion, fueling demand for semiconductor fab equipment. This positions semiconductor equipment makers as key beneficiaries of the expanding chip market.
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