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Financial News News 17 January 2026

GE Vernova stock jumps 6% on White House push for emergency PJM power auction

GE Vernova stock jumps 6% on White House push for emergency PJM power auction

NEW YORK, Jan 17, 2026, 05:38 (ET) — Market closed. GE Vernova shares climbed 6.1% on Friday, closing at $681.55, fueled by investor interest in a Washington-supported effort to speed up power supply expansion for data centers. The stock fluctuated between $651.00 and $692.49, with roughly 5.0 million shares traded. The policy noise hits a sensitive spot for U.S. power…
Why IREN stock price jumped 11% — and what traders watch next week

Why IREN stock price jumped 11% — and what traders watch next week

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 05:40 (EST) — Market closed IREN Limited shares jumped 11.5% on Friday, closing at $57.82 and holding near the day’s peak heading into the weekend. The stock traded in a range between $51.94 and $58.74, with roughly 54 million shares changing hands. In after-hours trading, it was last seen around $58.24. (MarketBeat) The rally follows…
Adobe stock price ends week at $296: what ADBE traders watch after the long market break

Adobe stock price ends week at $296: what ADBE traders watch after the long market break

New York, January 17, 2026, 05:25 EST — The market has closed. Adobe shares finished Friday down 2.6%, slipping to $296.12 and hitting the low of their daily range. The software giant faced renewed selling pressure as the week wrapped up. Data revealed the stock swung between $295.44 and $304.89, with roughly 8.5 million shares traded. The timing is crucial…
DraftKings stock sinks 8% on New York betting revenue slump as prediction markets steal the spotlight

DraftKings stock sinks 8% on New York betting revenue slump as prediction markets steal the spotlight

NEW YORK, Jan 17, 2026, 05:18 EST — Market closed. DraftKings Inc shares ended Friday roughly 8% lower, closing at $32.62. It capped a turbulent week for online betting stocks as the NFL playoffs approach and investors brace for a long weekend. New York, a major U.S. mobile sports wagering hub, saw weekly “gross gaming revenue” drop to $37.3 million…
Intuitive Machines stock surges 11% after Morgan Stanley turns upbeat on space — what to watch next week

Intuitive Machines stock surges 11% after Morgan Stanley turns upbeat on space — what to watch next week

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 05:24 EST — The market has closed. Intuitive Machines shares surged 10.7% on Friday, finishing at $21.58. The stock traded in a range from $19.37 up to $22.395 during the session, with roughly 19.6 million shares changing hands. This matters because the stock now acts as a proxy for near-term contract catalysts and overall risk…
Constellation Energy stock tumbles nearly 10% as PJM power-price curbs enter the frame

Constellation Energy stock tumbles nearly 10% as PJM power-price curbs enter the frame

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 04:58 EST — Market closed. Constellation Energy shares tumbled 9.8% to close at $307.71 on Friday, marking their steepest single-day decline in months. The selloff hit U.S. power producers tied to PJM following a late-week policy move targeting electricity price controls. Vistra dropped 7.4%, while NRG Energy slipped 4.1%. The move comes at a tricky…
AppLovin stock price drops 6% into long weekend as Feb. 11 earnings near

AppLovin stock price drops 6% into long weekend as Feb. 11 earnings near

NEW YORK, Jan 17, 2026, 05:05 ET — Market closed. AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) shares dropped 6.3% Friday, closing at $568.76. The stock swung between a high of $615.98 and a low of $560.05 during the session. Roughly 8.6 million shares traded hands. The dip is significant ahead of the holiday-shortened week for U.S. markets, as traders weigh risk appetite amid…
Legal & General stock slips — the UK data calendar that could move LGEN next week

Legal & General stock slips — the UK data calendar that could move LGEN next week

London, Jan 17, 2026, 09:30 (GMT) — Market closed. Legal & General Group Plc (LGEN.L) shares ended Friday at 265.8 pence, down 0.3 pence, or 0.11%, from the prior close. With the London market closed over the weekend, investors are left to digest broader economic cues ahead of Monday’s session. (Hargreaves Lansdown) The dip is slight, yet the setup feels…
Marks & Spencer share price ends Friday higher — what traders watch next week

Marks & Spencer share price ends Friday higher — what traders watch next week

London, Jan 17, 2026, 09:28 GMT — Market closed. Marks & Spencer Group (MKS.L) shares closed up 0.9% on Friday at 366.8 pence, with London markets shut over the weekend. About 25 million shares changed hands, and the stock sits about 12% below its 52-week high of 417.8p. (Morningstar) The rise capped a week in which the shares gained about…
Ashtead Group share price: Buyback filing keeps traders focused as London heads into Monday

Ashtead Group share price: Buyback filing keeps traders focused as London heads into Monday

London, Jan 17, 2026, 09:15 GMT — Market closed. Ashtead Group shares dipped 22 pence, or 0.41%, ending Friday at 5,302 pence in London. During the session, the stock fluctuated between 5,268 and 5,346 pence. (Investing) Ashtead’s ongoing wave of buyback announcements is crucial as the equipment rental giant aims to highlight cash returns ahead of its planned move to…
Standard Chartered share price hits new 52-week high — what to watch for STAN.L on Monday

Standard Chartered share price hits new 52-week high — what to watch for STAN.L on Monday

London, Jan 17, 2026, 09:15 GMT — Market closed. Standard Chartered shares ended Friday at 1,878.5 pence, gaining 1.5% and hitting a fresh 52-week peak. The stock outperformed a largely unchanged broader market. (MarketWatch) Standard Chartered is now considering selling its entire Botswana operation, not just its wealth and retail units, the country’s central bank revealed. The sale could take…
Experian share price slips into the weekend as dividend FX set — what to watch next week

Experian share price slips into the weekend as dividend FX set — what to watch next week

London, Jan 17, 2026, 09:05 GMT — Market closed. Experian (EXPN) shares ended Friday down 1.02%, closing at 3,296 pence. The dip came as the credit data company announced the exchange rate for its first interim dividend ahead of the weekend. (MarketScreener) The next big moment for the stock is coming up soon. Experian plans to report third-quarter trading for…
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  • Fevertree Drinks Faces Earnings Challenges Despite Recent Stock Gains
    January 26, 2026, 3:40 AM EST. Fevertree Drinks PLC (LON:FEVR) has seen its stock rise nearly 10% in the past month. However, its financial fundamentals raise concerns. The company's Return on Equity (ROE)-a measure of profit generated per shareholder investment-is 9.6%, below the industry average of 15%. This lower ROE aligns with a 21% decline in net income over five years. Meanwhile, the broader industry has grown earnings by 14%, highlighting Fevertree's underperformance. High payout ratios and competitive pressures could be factors. Investors must evaluate whether these challenges are reflected in the stock price to judge its long-term potential amid recent momentum.
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