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Marvell stock on watch: Jefferies sticks with $120 target as traders line up Tuesday’s reopen

Marvell stock on watch: Jefferies sticks with $120 target as traders line up Tuesday’s reopen

NEW YORK, Jan 18, 2026, 18:42 EST — The market has closed. Shares of Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL.O) are set to resume trading Tuesday following Jefferies’ decision to maintain a buy rating and a $120 price target on the chipmaker, a Futu News report says. The stock ended Friday at $80.46, edging up 0.1%. (Futu News) The timing is crucial as the tape has been volatile even without fresh company updates. U.S. stocks closed nearly flat on Friday after a jittery session, while the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor index climbed 1.2%, Reuters reported. Markets will remain closed Monday in observance of
Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR) stock stretches a five-day run into MLK shutdown — what to watch next

Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR) stock stretches a five-day run into MLK shutdown — what to watch next

New York, January 18, 2026, 18:51 EST — The market has closed for the day. Monolithic Power Systems Inc shares rose 2.34% to finish at $1,033.17 on Friday, marking their fifth consecutive gain. The stock outpaced several analog and mixed-signal chip rivals during the session. (MarketWatch) The move unfolded as U.S. stocks finished almost unchanged in a volatile session before a long weekend. Semiconductor stocks stood out as some of the stronger performers, despite the main indexes posting weekly declines. “One of the other reasons markets have been flat-lining is we’re at the start of the earnings season,” said Anthony
ASML stock price: Morgan Stanley’s €1,400 target sets up a tense run into earnings

ASML stock price: Morgan Stanley’s €1,400 target sets up a tense run into earnings

Amsterdam, Jan 19, 2026, 00:11 CET — The market has closed. ASML Holding NV starts the week with an upgraded price target, as Morgan Stanley raised its estimate to €1,400 and maintained its stance on the Dutch chip-equipment firm as a top pick. This call is crucial since ASML occupies a key bottleneck in the chip supply chain. When major chipmakers start opening their wallets, ASML’s bookings and order chatter usually lead the way. Traders are now scrambling to gauge the shape of the upcoming spending cycle. Morgan Stanley’s Lee Simpson bumped his price target to €1,400 from €1,000 and
Charles Schwab stock is near a 52-week high — what to watch before earnings this week

Charles Schwab stock is near a 52-week high — what to watch before earnings this week

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 17:49 EST — Market closed. Charles Schwab shares closed Friday up 1.03% at $103.82, sitting just shy of their 52-week high as investors prepare for the broker’s quarterly report due midweek. Trading volume outpaced the recent average, even as major U.S. indexes slipped. (MarketWatch) The timing is crucial. Schwab, a major player in retail brokerage and banking, provides insights through its results on client trading activity, cash holdings, and fee revenue as the market reassesses rates and risk appetite. (Reuters) Prices have less time to settle this week. U.S. markets will be closed Monday in
Broadcom stock heads into a long weekend: what Wall Street will watch next

Broadcom stock heads into a long weekend: what Wall Street will watch next

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 18:00 EST — Market closed Broadcom shares jumped on Friday, bouncing back as the long U.S. holiday weekend began. After a series of sell-side notes claimed the recent dip was exaggerated, the stock finished at $351.71, gaining 2.6% for the day. This is significant as U.S. markets remain closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, extending the break in price discovery. When trading resumes Tuesday, investors will put this bounce to the test, seeing if it holds up or simply reflects moves made in a thin market. (New York Stock Exchange) Broadcom has acted
Why Intuitive Surgical stock price is in focus: ISRG heads into earnings week after Friday dip

Why Intuitive Surgical stock price is in focus: ISRG heads into earnings week after Friday dip

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 17:31 EST — Market closed. Intuitive Surgical Inc (ISRG.O) last closed down 1.2% at $535 on Friday, Jan. 16. U.S. equity markets are closed on Monday, Jan. 19, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, with trading set to resume Tuesday. (NASDAQ Trader) That gives investors a little more time to chew on Intuitive’s fresh outlook for da Vinci procedure growth in 2026 ahead of the company’s next results. The stock has been moving on small shifts in that outlook, and this one landed awkwardly. Procedure growth is the rise in the number of
Disney stock ends at $111.20 ahead of MLK Day pause — what to watch next for DIS

Disney stock ends at $111.20 ahead of MLK Day pause — what to watch next for DIS

NEW YORK, Jan 18, 2026, 17:18 EST — Market closed. Walt Disney’s stock slipped 1.95% to close at $111.20 on Friday, Jan. 16. Throughout the session, shares ranged from $113.85 down to $111.12, with roughly 12 million shares traded. (Investing.com) U.S. stock markets will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, extending the weekend break. This shortens the trading week, leaving investors with less time to react if significant news breaks. (NYSE) Disney’s stock has dropped roughly 4% over the past week, per Fintel data. Not a crash, but enough to put DIS in
AppLovin stock price slides 6% before MLK Day break — what investors watch next

AppLovin stock price slides 6% before MLK Day break — what investors watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 18, 2026, 17:38 EST — Market closed. AppLovin Corp’s shares fell 6.3% to close at $568.76 on Friday, after fluctuating between $559.82 and $615.27 during the session, data from Investing.com show. The mobile ad-tech company listed on Nasdaq is now down roughly 12% compared to last week. Trading volume hit 8.58 million shares, with little movement after the closing bell. (Investing.com) U.S. markets will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, pushing the next opportunity to trade AppLovin shares to Tuesday. The pause is significant as investors search for fresh catalysts following a
Inditex stock price: Zara owner ends week at €55.86 as March results near

Inditex stock price: Zara owner ends week at €55.86 as March results near

MADRID, Jan 18, 2026, 23:12 CET — Market closed Industria de Diseño Textil (Inditex) shares ended Friday at 55.86 euros, gaining 0.20 euros, or 0.36%. The Madrid market remained closed over the weekend. (MarketWatch) The move was modest, yet its timing is key for a stock long seen as a European “quality” retail pick during the rally. As earnings season ramps up, investors are eyeing whether apparel companies can maintain pricing power amid tightening valuations. Bank of America Global Research highlighted the need for selectivity after European apparel stocks bounced back, tagging Inditex as a “high-quality” pick thanks to its
Shopify stock slips into the long weekend — what to watch before trading resumes

Shopify stock slips into the long weekend — what to watch before trading resumes

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 17:05 EST — Market closed Shopify (SHOP) shares fell 1.38% to $155.81 on Friday, per Nasdaq data. On the Toronto Stock Exchange, the stock dropped 1.21%, closing at C$217.03, according to the company’s investor relations page. The U.S. shares moved between $155.57 and $159.92 during the session, finishing about 14% below their 52-week high. (Shopify Investors) The slide came amid a volatile session that left U.S. stocks nearly flat ahead of a long weekend, with investors cautious as the fourth-quarter earnings season kicked off, Reuters reported. “The S&P 500 is still within spitting distance of
FUBO stock can’t shake $2.70 even after “top marks” Q3 screen — February debt is the tell

FUBO stock can’t shake $2.70 even after “top marks” Q3 screen — February debt is the tell

NEW YORK, Jan 18, 2026, 16:28 EST FuboTV Inc (FUBO) shares closed at $2.67 on Friday, hovering close to the $2.70 mark. The sports-focused streamer caught attention in a September-quarter media group earnings screen. (TechStock²) The muted reaction says it all. Investors aren’t focused on one quarter’s beats; they want to figure out what’s shifting on the balance sheet and within the post-deal business right now. February marks a key deadline with convertible notes coming due. These notes are debt instruments that can convert into shares, risking dilution for current shareholders if the company fails to repay in cash. Fubo
Blackstone stock heads into long weekend after Friday jump, with Fed and earnings in focus

Blackstone stock heads into long weekend after Friday jump, with Fed and earnings in focus

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 17:16 EST — The market has closed. Shares of Blackstone Inc closed higher on Friday as the market eyed the firm’s upcoming earnings release and the Federal Reserve’s upcoming rate decision during a holiday-shortened week. (Blackstone) U.S. stock and bond markets will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, shifting the next trading session to Tuesday and squeezing liquidity at the start of the week. (NYSE) Blackstone announced it will hold its Q4 and full-year 2025 investor call on Jan. 29 at 9:00 a.m. ET. (Blackstone) The stock climbed Friday while
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Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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