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Financial News News 18 January 2026

Rocket Companies stock heads into holiday week as yields rise — what RKT investors watch next

Rocket Companies stock heads into holiday week as yields rise — what RKT investors watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 18, 2026, 06:31 ET — Market closed. Rocket Companies Inc shares slipped 0.9% to close at $23.24 on Friday, pulling back from earlier gains ahead of a holiday-shortened week. Rising bond yields weighed on rate-sensitive stocks, sapping some momentum. Yahoo Rocket, the company behind Rocket Mortgage, often moves in sync with mortgage rate trends. Lower rates typically…
Bank of America stock price edges up into MLK Day break as credit-card cap jitters linger

Bank of America stock price edges up into MLK Day break as credit-card cap jitters linger

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 06:51 EST — Market closed. Bank of America shares ended Friday at $52.97, rising 0.7%, just before the U.S. market pauses for a holiday, with trading set to resume Tuesday. (Bank of America Corporation) The setup is crucial as bank earnings drag lending margins and consumer credit back into focus, with policy risks creeping into…
MARA stock jumps with bitcoin miners as crypto bill stall and AI data-center deals shape week ahead

MARA stock jumps with bitcoin miners as crypto bill stall and AI data-center deals shape week ahead

NEW YORK, Jan 18, 2026, 06:20 EST — Market closed MARA Holdings (MARA) climbed 6.6% on Friday, closing near $11.36. Bitcoin-related stocks found some footing ahead of the long weekend, with U.S. markets closed. Bitcoin itself hovered around $95,000 early Sunday, providing little directional cue. This matters since MARA often acts as a high-beta stand-in for bitcoin, amplifying the token’s…
IREN stock jumps 11% on AI tailwinds; traders brace for MLK Day break and next catalyst

IREN stock jumps 11% on AI tailwinds; traders brace for MLK Day break and next catalyst

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 06:14 (EST) — Market closed. IREN Ltd shares surged 11.43% Friday, closing at $57.82. The Nasdaq-listed bitcoin miner and data-center operator extended its rally ahead of the market holiday. (StockAnalysis) The shift is significant as IREN now acts as a quick-response proxy for two headline-driven trades: AI data-center investment and crypto sentiment. With U.S. markets…
Palantir stock slides into MLK break — what to watch before PLTR earnings

Palantir stock slides into MLK break — what to watch before PLTR earnings

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 06:13 EST — Market closed Palantir Technologies Inc (PLTR) shares closed down 3.4% on Friday at $170.96, after swinging between $170.03 and $182.12, with about 59.5 million shares traded. The drop came as U.S. stocks ended little changed in a choppy session and logged modest weekly losses, with Treasury yields rising after fresh uncertainty around…
Walmart stock in the spotlight after CEO shake-up — what to watch for WMT next week

Walmart stock in the spotlight after CEO shake-up — what to watch for WMT next week

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 06:04 EST — Market closed Walmart Inc’s shares are set to draw attention when U.S. markets open, following a leadership shakeup ahead of John Furner’s Feb. 1 takeover as CEO, succeeding Doug McMillon. The stock closed Friday up 0.4% at $119.70, after reaching a record earlier this week. (Reuters) The timing is crucial. A CEO…
Grab stock (GRAB) steadies after HSBC upgrade as investors line up for Feb. 11 earnings

Grab stock (GRAB) steadies after HSBC upgrade as investors line up for Feb. 11 earnings

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 05:44 EST — Market closed HSBC raised its rating on Grab Holdings to Buy from Hold on Friday, citing the stock’s valuation as “turned attractive” following a recent selloff. Grab’s shares ended the day down 0.2%, at $4.38. (TipRanks) The timing is key since U.S. equity markets will be closed Monday in observance of Martin…
Super Micro Computer (SMCI) stock jumps 11% — what to watch after the long weekend

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) stock jumps 11% — what to watch after the long weekend

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 05:39 (EST) — Market closed Shares of Super Micro Computer (SMCI) jumped roughly 11% on Friday, ending the day at $32.64. Around 79 million shares traded as investors shifted focus back to AI-related hardware stocks known for their volatility. This matters since U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, extending…
BigBear.ai stock swings into a holiday week as BBAI traders eye a share-vote and dilution risk

BigBear.ai stock swings into a holiday week as BBAI traders eye a share-vote and dilution risk

NEW YORK, Jan 18, 2026, 05:24 EST — Market closed Shares of BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. slipped 5 cents, or 0.8%, ending Friday at $6.12. The stock fluctuated between $6.05 and $6.35, with about 92 million shares changing hands. The decline hits at a strange time for the small-cap AI and defense contractor, with U.S. markets closed Monday for Martin Luther…
Intel stock price dips before Jan. 22 earnings as options flag a big INTC move

Intel stock price dips before Jan. 22 earnings as options flag a big INTC move

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 05:21 EST — Market closed. Intel Corp (INTC) shares closed Friday down 2.8% at $46.96, with trading volume exceeding 127 million shares. Investors pulled back ahead of the long weekend and the company’s upcoming quarterly report. U.S. markets remain shut Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, pushing the next opportunity to adjust…
Visa stock price in focus: White House rate-cap report and a key earnings date ahead

Visa stock price in focus: White House rate-cap report and a key earnings date ahead

New York, January 18, 2026, 04:56 (ET) — The market has closed. Visa Inc (V) shares are heading into a holiday-shortened week with Washington in the spotlight, after Bloomberg News reported that the White House is considering executive action to cap credit card interest rates. Officials are still ironing out the details. Visa last traded up 0.2% at $328.30, after…
Zeta Global stock faces a Tuesday test after SEC sale notices and a 6% Friday drop

Zeta Global stock faces a Tuesday test after SEC sale notices and a 6% Friday drop

NEW YORK, Jan 18, 2026, 05:06 AM EST — Market closed Late Friday, two shareholder trusts in Zeta Global Holdings Corp filed notices to offload a total of 959,245 Class A shares, valued at roughly $20.2 million, with Jan. 21 marked as the anticipated sale date, per U.S. securities filings. Zeta’s stock slipped 6.1% on Friday’s session, closing at $20.26.…
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  • Marriott International Valuation Assessment After Recent Share Gains
    January 25, 2026, 1:42 PM EST. Marriott International (MAR) shares closed at $319.70, up 17.88% over 90 days and 13.63% in one year, reflecting strong longer-term momentum despite recent cooling. The stock currently trades above its $301.76 estimated fair value, suggesting it may be overvalued. Analysts project a steep 63.3% annual revenue growth over three years, with valuations based on an 8.85% discount rate and elevated future price-to-earnings ratios. Investors should weigh these optimistic assumptions against risks like increased technology spending and softer revenue per available room (RevPAR) in key regions. Marriott's valuation remains intertwined with its growth trajectory and margin outlook, prompting cautious investor consideration amid the travel sector's evolving dynamics.
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