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Investing News 20 January 2026

Disney stock slips as tariff jitters hit Wall Street — what DIS investors watch next

Disney stock slips as tariff jitters hit Wall Street — what DIS investors watch next

Walt Disney Co shares fell about 1% to $110.08 Tuesday after President Trump renewed tariff threats against Europe, rattling markets. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq dropped to one-month lows, while volatility spiked to an eight-week high. Disney will report fiscal first-quarter results on Feb. 2. EU leaders plan to discuss countermeasures at a summit Thursday.
20 January 2026
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Coca-Cola stock price rises as tariff fears rattle markets — what KO investors watch next

Coca-Cola stock price rises as tariff fears rattle markets — what KO investors watch next

Coca-Cola shares rose 1.3% to $71.37 Tuesday afternoon, bucking a broader market selloff triggered by new U.S. tariff threats against Europe. CEO James Quincey said the company is “relatively immune to tariffs” ahead of its Feb. 10 earnings report. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell to one-month lows. EU leaders plan an emergency summit Thursday to discuss possible retaliatory tariffs.
20 January 2026
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Oklo Inc (OKLO) stock price slides as tariff shock hits Wall Street — what to watch next

Oklo Inc (OKLO) stock price slides as tariff shock hits Wall Street — what to watch next

Oklo Inc shares fell 5% to $90.18 Tuesday as U.S. stocks slid after President Trump warned of new tariffs on NATO allies. The drop followed recent Oklo announcements of a Meta-backed Ohio nuclear project and a Department of Energy pilot facility deal. Other nuclear stocks, including NuScale and Vistra, also declined. Investors are watching for funding updates and Oklo’s upcoming quarterly report.
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PepsiCo stock price steadies while Wall Street slides on tariff fears — what investors watch next

PepsiCo stock price steadies while Wall Street slides on tariff fears — what investors watch next

PepsiCo shares rose 0.4% to $146.94 Tuesday as the S&P 500 fell nearly 2% after President Trump’s tariff threats on Europe. The company drew attention for piloting “digital twins” of its factories with Nvidia and Siemens, aiming to boost throughput by up to 20%. PepsiCo also sold a California warehouse for $31.7 million. Its Q4 and full-year results are due Feb. 3.
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Verizon stock price ticks higher as Frontier deal closes; what VZ investors watch next

Verizon stock price ticks higher as Frontier deal closes; what VZ investors watch next

Verizon shares rose 0.4% to $39.07 after closing its $20 billion cash acquisition of Frontier, according to an SEC filing Tuesday. Frontier shareholders will receive $38.50 per share in cash. AT&T and T-Mobile shares slipped. Investors await Verizon’s Jan. 30 earnings report for details on integration and spending.
20 January 2026
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Capital One stock slides nearly 4% as credit-card rate cap deadline weighs on lenders

Capital One stock slides nearly 4% as credit-card rate cap deadline weighs on lenders

Capital One shares fell 3.7% to $230.18 Tuesday, trailing the S&P 500 banks index, as investors weighed a possible 10% cap on credit-card interest rates. The company is set to report fourth-quarter results Jan. 22. A federal judge gave preliminary approval to a $425 million class action settlement over its deposit business. Morgan Stanley raised its price target on Capital One to $300.
20 January 2026
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Accenture stock (ACN) slides in tariff-hit selloff — what investors watch next

Accenture stock (ACN) slides in tariff-hit selloff — what investors watch next

Accenture shares fell 2.8% to $278.07 by early afternoon Tuesday, underperforming the broader U.S. market amid tariff threats tied to Greenland tensions and cautious tech spending outlooks. Morgan Stanley downgraded its view on North American IT hardware, citing weak budget growth. Accenture’s BOSLAN unit secured a role in the East Anglia TWO offshore wind project. Volatility rose across markets as investors reacted to geopolitical risks.
20 January 2026
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P&G stock rises as Wall Street slides on tariff fears; earnings next on deck

P&G stock rises as Wall Street slides on tariff fears; earnings next on deck

Procter & Gamble shares rose 1.4% to $146.49 despite a broad market selloff triggered by new U.S. tariff threats on European imports. Barclays raised its price target to $155 but warned recent gains reflect defensive buying, not stronger fundamentals. Investors await P&G’s Jan. 22 earnings call for updates on pricing, costs, and demand. The Cboe Volatility Index hit an eight-week high as traders shifted to consumer staples.
20 January 2026
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3M stock price tumbles on 2026 profit outlook, tariffs back in focus

3M stock price tumbles on 2026 profit outlook, tariffs back in focus

3M shares fell 7.4% to $155.30 after its 2026 adjusted earnings forecast missed analyst estimates, citing possible extra costs from new U.S. tariffs on European goods. The company projected 2026 adjusted EPS of $8.50 to $8.70, below the $8.61 consensus. CEO Bill Brown warned of challenges in roofing granules and auto aftermarket segments. Fourth-quarter adjusted earnings reached $1.83 per share on $6.0 billion in sales.
20 January 2026
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Caterpillar stock slides on tariff jitters as Oppenheimer lifts target — what to watch next

Caterpillar stock slides on tariff jitters as Oppenheimer lifts target — what to watch next

Caterpillar shares fell nearly 3% Tuesday to $629.03, extending losses as U.S. stocks slid on renewed tariff worries. The stock traded ex-dividend, making new buyers ineligible for the upcoming $1.51 payout. Oppenheimer raised its price target to $700, but sector pressure persisted. Investors await Caterpillar’s Jan. 29 earnings report for signs of demand and pricing strength.
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Halma share price: Friday’s lift sets up what investors watch next week

Halma share price: Friday’s lift sets up what investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Halma shares closed up 0.7% at 3,548 pence on Friday, valuing the group at about £13.4 billion. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% in a split vote, keeping rate-cut speculation in focus. Halma’s next trading update is set for March 12. The FTSE 100 ended the week up 0.6%, lifted by bank stocks.
Diageo share price slips into the weekend as investors eye Feb. 25 results

Diageo share price slips into the weekend as investors eye Feb. 25 results

7 February 2026
Diageo shares closed down 1.48% at 1,760 pence on Friday, trailing a 0.59% gain in the FTSE 100. An updated analyst consensus points to a 2.0% fall in first-half organic net sales ahead of interim results due Feb. 25. Trading volume was light, and the stock remains over 22% below its 52-week high.
National Grid share price: what to know before London reopens after BoE signal

National Grid share price: what to know before London reopens after BoE signal

7 February 2026
National Grid shares closed at 1,285 pence in London on Friday, up 0.23%. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% after a close vote, signaling possible cuts if inflation falls. National Grid announced a wireless power transmission study with Space Solar and marked five years of IFA2 interconnector operations. Its U.S. ADR ended at $88.06, up $1.17.
BAE Systems share price rises into weekend — what to watch before Monday’s London open

BAE Systems share price rises into weekend — what to watch before Monday’s London open

7 February 2026
BAE Systems shares closed up 1.2% at 1,879 pence on Friday, tracking gains in European defence stocks. The company’s market value stands near £54.8 billion. Investors await BAE’s full-year results on Feb. 18 for updates on cash returns and orders. GXO Logistics renewed and expanded its contract to support BAE’s Type 26 frigate program in Scotland.
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