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Investing News 19 January 2026 - 20 January 2026

TSMC stock hits a fresh high in Taipei — what traders watch before the next leg

TSMC stock hits a fresh high in Taipei — what traders watch before the next leg

TAIPEI, Jan 20, 2026, 07:47 (GMT+8) — Premarket Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co edged toward record highs on Tuesday, buoyed by a late-session rally that pushed the Taipei benchmark to fresh peaks. TSMC (2330.TW) holds a commanding weight in Taiwan’s index and is a key player in the AI hardware supply chain. Its movements often signal to both local funds and offshore investors how demand for cutting-edge chips is shaping up. The timing feels off. Global markets have displayed bouts of risk aversion linked to new tariff threats, which can drag down pricey tech stocks even if company updates
20 January 2026
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Nvidia stock (NVDA) slips in Europe on Trump tariff threat — what to know before Wall Street reopens

Nvidia stock (NVDA) slips in Europe on Trump tariff threat — what to know before Wall Street reopens

NEW YORK, January 19, 2026, 18:38 (EST) — The market has closed. Nvidia (NVDA.O) shares traded in Frankfurt dropped 2.2% on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump promised to expand tariffs on European nations until the U.S. gains the right to purchase Greenland. Alphabet’s Frankfurt shares slid 2.4%, while Microsoft fell 2.2%. Nasdaq 100 futures were down 1.25% as Wall Street remained closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. (Reuters) The drop is significant since traders often see Nvidia as a barometer for risk appetite in large-cap tech. With U.S. cash markets reopening Tuesday, the key question is whether investors
20 January 2026
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AMD stock price: What to watch before Tuesday’s open as earnings loom and risk jitters rise

AMD stock price: What to watch before Tuesday’s open as earnings loom and risk jitters rise

New York, Jan 19, 2026, 18:52 EST — Market closed. Advanced Micro Devices shares closed up in the previous session, though traders enter Tuesday faced with scant new company updates and a more pronounced macroeconomic environment. U.S. equity markets shut down Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, setting up a shorter week where trading volumes tend to drop and price swings can appear exaggerated. (New York Stock Exchange) Stock futures dipped as investors digested fresh tariff warnings from the White House, a scenario that typically pressures high-beta tech stocks first. Stephen Innes of SPI Asset Management described
20 January 2026
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Amgen stock hits pause on MLK Day — what to watch before AMGN returns Tuesday

Amgen stock hits pause on MLK Day — what to watch before AMGN returns Tuesday

New York, Jan 19, 2026, 18:31 EST — The market has closed. Amgen shares closed Friday up roughly 0.1%, settling at $330.41, with U.S. markets shuttered Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. (New York Stock Exchange) The holiday lull offers investors limited new price moves, yet activity remains brisk. Amgen approaches earnings season, with traders eager for clearer signs of growth beyond its established franchises. This is crucial now since Amgen’s stock behaves like a mix: reliable cash returns on one hand, and a pipeline story on the other. A change in confidence about its upcoming drug lineup can
20 January 2026
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Charles Schwab stock sits near a 52-week high — what matters before Jan. 21 earnings

Charles Schwab stock sits near a 52-week high — what matters before Jan. 21 earnings

New York, Jan 19, 2026, 18:21 EST — Market closed. The Charles Schwab Corp’s shares gained 1.03% to close at $103.82 on Friday, hovering just below their 52-week peak. Investors are gearing up for a packed earnings slate from brokers and banks this week. (MarketWatch) U.S. stock markets shut down Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, leaving Schwab’s next major price movement to be seen when trading resumes Tuesday. (New York Stock Exchange) Index futures dipped Monday following President Donald Trump’s threat to impose new tariffs on imports from eight European nations, a development likely to fuel
20 January 2026
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Shopify stock slips in Toronto as tariff jitters rattle tech — what to watch next

Shopify stock slips in Toronto as tariff jitters rattle tech — what to watch next

Toronto, Jan 19, 2026, 17:07 EST — Market closed. Shopify’s stock dipped 1.3% in Toronto on Monday, despite U.S. markets being closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The last U.S. close on Friday saw shares slip 1.4% to $155.81. In Toronto, the shares finished at C$214.15, down 1.3%. (Shopify Investors) With the holiday break keeping U.S. markets quiet, traders turned to foreign listings and futures to gauge risk appetite following President Donald Trump’s tariff threats against several European nations. The news dragged major U.S. tech stocks lower in Europe and sent Nasdaq 100 futures tumbling roughly 1.25%. (Reuters) Why
20 January 2026
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GE Vernova stock price jumps 6% — what investors watch after the MLK market holiday

GE Vernova stock price jumps 6% — what investors watch after the MLK market holiday

New York, Jan 19, 2026, 18:03 EST — The market has closed. GE Vernova Inc. shares closed Friday up 6.1% at $681.55. Investors are heading into Tuesday’s reopen with the stock closely tied to Washington’s latest moves on power supply. (New York Stock Exchange) The rally came after the White House urged PJM Interconnection, the largest U.S. electric grid, to hold an emergency power auction amid surging electricity demand from data centers outpacing new generation capacity. The administration also pushed for a “bring your own generation” model, requiring data centers to cover the costs of new power built for them,
20 January 2026
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Amphenol (APH) stock at $154: what investors watch after the holiday pause

Amphenol (APH) stock at $154: what investors watch after the holiday pause

New York, January 19, 2026, 18:11 EST — The market has closed for the day. Amphenol Corp shares ended the session at $154.39, rising 0.11%, hovering close to their 52-week high while U.S. markets observed a one-day holiday pause. (Nasdaq) The New York Stock Exchange was closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Trading picks back up Tuesday, offering investors a fresh gauge of risk appetite in this shortened week. (New York Stock Exchange) Amphenol, known for its connectors and cables spanning data communications, industrial, and other sectors, has caught Wall Street’s eye recently. Investors are zeroing in on
20 January 2026
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Linde stock price: what to watch after MLK Day as tariff jitters hit markets and earnings near

Linde stock price: what to watch after MLK Day as tariff jitters hit markets and earnings near

New York, January 19, 2026, 17:07 EST — The market has closed. Linde plc shares ended at $438.96, slipping 0.3% from the previous close, after swinging between $435.97 and $440.53 on Friday. U.S. markets remained shut Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. (New York Stock Exchange) The holiday break tightens the week for anyone looking to adjust positions ahead of macro events, shifting the next key price move to Tuesday’s open. For a name like Linde, the action can be quiet for days, then shift sharply when growth expectations shift. Investors often see industrial gases as stable, though not
20 January 2026
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PepsiCo stock price holds near $146 as MLK Day shuts Wall Street; what to watch next

PepsiCo stock price holds near $146 as MLK Day shuts Wall Street; what to watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 19, 2026, 17:32 EST — Market closed PepsiCo Inc (PEP) shares ended Friday at $146.32, slipping 0.17% on roughly 10.3 million shares changing hands. Trading will pause Monday due to Nasdaq’s closure for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. (Nasdaq) Risk appetite faltered, sending Nasdaq 100 futures down 1.25% in Europe. The drop followed President Donald Trump’s threat to expand tariffs on European nations if the U.S. isn’t permitted to purchase Greenland, Reuters reported. (Reuters) PepsiCo holders should note that staples often attract bids when investors shy away from high-growth stocks — yet they can also slide if
20 January 2026
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Inditex stock closes higher in Madrid despite tariff jitters — what investors watch next

Inditex stock closes higher in Madrid despite tariff jitters — what investors watch next

MADRID, Jan 19, 2026, 23:06 CET — Market closed Shares of Industria de Diseno Textil SA (ITX.MC) nudged up 0.18% to 55.96 euros on Monday, recovering after an early dip amid a broader risk-off mood across European markets. The stock traded between 55.02 and 56.22 euros, remaining just a few euros shy of its one-year high near 57.74. (MarketScreener India) European shares took a hit, posting their steepest one-day drop in two months after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to slap extra tariffs on eight European countries if the U.S. isn’t allowed to buy Greenland. The threat sent shockwaves through
19 January 2026
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McDonald’s stock pauses at $307 as MLK Day shuts U.S. markets — what could move MCD next

McDonald’s stock pauses at $307 as MLK Day shuts U.S. markets — what could move MCD next

New York, Jan 19, 2026, 16:20 EST — Market closed. Shares of McDonald’s Corp (MCD.N) dipped 0.4% on Friday, closing at $307.43 ahead of Monday’s market holiday. Markets took a hit after President Donald Trump announced a 10% tariff on imports from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland, and Britain starting Feb. 1, unless the U.S. can purchase Greenland. That tariff would jump to 25% on June 1 if no agreement is reached. “Hopes that the tariff situation has calmed down for this year have been dashed for now,” said Holger Schmieding, chief economist at Berenberg. Tina Fordham
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SGX share price dips at week’s end after record profit; what investors watch next

SGX share price dips at week’s end after record profit; what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Singapore Exchange shares closed 0.4% lower at S$17.57 on Friday, despite reporting record half-year results and a higher dividend earlier in the week. Broker targets diverged after the update, with Maybank and DBS raising targets while Citi stayed bearish. Investors are watching for signs of momentum from derivatives and equity-market reforms as the next session opens Monday.
South32 share price drops 4% in ASX rout — what investors watch before results

South32 share price drops 4% in ASX rout — what investors watch before results

7 February 2026
South32 shares fell 4.1% to A$4.41 Friday as Australian miners dropped in the worst ASX session since April 2025. The S&P/ASX 200 lost 2%, erasing almost A$70 billion in value. South32’s half-year results and interim dividend decision are set for Feb. 12. Markets reopen Monday with investors watching for further volatility.
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