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Investing News 19 January 2026

Walmart stock pauses on MLK Day — what could move WMT when markets reopen

Walmart stock pauses on MLK Day — what could move WMT when markets reopen

Walmart shares closed Friday up 0.42% at $119.70, near record highs, ahead of its addition to the Nasdaq-100 on Tuesday. Index funds are set to rebalance as Walmart replaces AstraZeneca, which could trigger volatile trading at the open. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Leadership changes at Walmart take effect Feb. 1, with an earnings report due Feb. 19.
Berkshire Hathaway stock price: BRK.B faces Tuesday test after Trump tariff threat jolts markets

Berkshire Hathaway stock price: BRK.B faces Tuesday test after Trump tariff threat jolts markets

Berkshire Hathaway’s Class B shares closed Friday at $493.29, up 0.13%, while Class A rose 0.28%. U.S. markets remain shut for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with futures and international trading setting the early tone. President Trump announced a new 10% import tariff on several European countries, sending U.S. stock futures down about 0.7% in early Asian trading.
Broadcom stock price: AVGO faces Tuesday test after $351 close as tariff jitters hit tech mood

Broadcom stock price: AVGO faces Tuesday test after $351 close as tariff jitters hit tech mood

Broadcom shares closed at $351.71 on Friday, up 2.53%, before U.S. markets shut for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Investors face a risk-off mood after President Trump threatened new tariffs on European goods, sending equity futures down over 1%. Broadcom remains a focus ahead of Tuesday’s reopen, with analysts citing its role in AI infrastructure. Trade policy uncertainty continues to weigh on chip stocks.
Autotrader Group share price falls as Trump tariff threat hits London stocks

Autotrader Group share price falls as Trump tariff threat hits London stocks

Autotrader Group shares fell 1.5% to 574.4 pence in London after U.S. President Trump threatened new tariffs on Britain and other European countries. The drop tracked a 2.4% slide in the European autos sector and a broader market decline. No new company statement explained the move. Autotrader last reported a share buyback on Jan. 16.
Nvidia stock in focus after holiday as China chip snag and Wolfe call collide

Nvidia stock in focus after holiday as China chip snag and Wolfe call collide

Nvidia shares in Frankfurt fell 2.2% Monday after President Trump signaled new tariff threats against Europe, dragging U.S. tech stocks lower overseas. Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 1.25%. Wolfe Research named Nvidia its top AI pick for 2026, citing a clearer product ramp. China-specific H200 chip shipments remain blocked at customs, adding uncertainty to regional sales.
Entain share price slips as Barclays tweaks stake and UK bonus clampdown starts

Entain share price slips as Barclays tweaks stake and UK bonus clampdown starts

Entain shares fell about 1.5% to 692.2 pence in London after a filing showed Barclays trimmed its voting stake to 5.09%. The disclosure coincided with new UK rules on gambling incentives taking effect Monday. Entain’s market value stood near £4.4 billion. Broader London markets also declined amid renewed U.S. tariff threats.
Trustpilot share price falls 5% in London trade as tariff jitters bite; March results loom

Trustpilot share price falls 5% in London trade as tariff jitters bite; March results loom

Trustpilot Group shares fell 5.4% to 219.6 pence by midday in London after new U.S. tariff threats hit UK equities. The stock’s market cap stood near £868 million. Investors are now focused on Trustpilot’s full-year results and buyback details due March 17. Earlier this month, the company projected 2025 revenue and profit growth of 20%.
XP Power share price jumps nearly 12% as RF exit plan and stronger orders lift stock

XP Power share price jumps nearly 12% as RF exit plan and stronger orders lift stock

XP Power shares rose 11.8% to 1,012 pence in London after the company said 2025 profit and EPS should meet forecasts and announced a three-year wind-down of its RF business. Order intake for 2025 jumped 24% to £225.9 million, but revenue fell 7% to £229.7 million. The company’s new Malaysia plant will open in 2026, while its Kunshan, China, facility has closed. Full-year results are due March 3.
Halma share price drops 2% as Trump tariff threat rattles London stocks

Halma share price drops 2% as Trump tariff threat rattles London stocks

Halma shares fell 2.1% to 3,619 pence by 1308 GMT in London, underperforming the FTSE 100 after U.S. President Trump threatened new tariffs on Britain and other European countries. Deutsche Bank raised Halma’s price target to 3,980 pence but kept its “hold” rating. The FTSE 100 slipped 0.6% by late morning. Investors await Halma’s trading update on March 12.
Imperial Brands share price climbs as tariff jitters hit Europe — what IMB investors watch next

Imperial Brands share price climbs as tariff jitters hit Europe — what IMB investors watch next

Imperial Brands shares rose about 1.3% to 3,085 pence by midday in London, outperforming a broader market drop after U.S. President Trump threatened new tariffs tied to Greenland tensions. The FTSE 100 fell roughly 0.6%. Investors are watching Imperial’s AGM on January 28 and the upcoming dividend announcement. British American Tobacco also gained.
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Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

7 February 2026
Meta shares dropped 1.3% to $661.46 on Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $135 billion, raising investor concerns over cash flow. Meta reported Q4 revenue of $59.89 billion, up 24% year-over-year, with ad impressions rising 18%. Analysts remain divided on whether AI-driven ad gains can offset the steep spending ramp.
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