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Investing News 18 January 2026

Costco stock price edges higher before holiday break as filings, dividend dates come into view

Costco stock price edges higher before holiday break as filings, dividend dates come into view

New York, January 18, 2026, 10:43 EST — Market closed. Shares of Costco Wholesale (COST.O) edged up 0.7% to close at $963.61 on Friday. Investors appeared to be positioning themselves ahead of a U.S. trading week shortened by the holidays, with an eye on upcoming sales and earnings reports from the retailer. U.S. markets were closed Monday for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, leaving Tuesday’s open with tighter room for positioning and heightened sensitivity to news. For Costco, the key driver remains the monthly sales report. Costco often behaves like a “defensive growth” stock during market turbulence — its
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Exxon Mobil stock price holds near $130 as oil firms brace for holiday-shortened week

Exxon Mobil stock price holds near $130 as oil firms brace for holiday-shortened week

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 10:26 EST — Market closed. Exxon Mobil shares finished Friday just above their previous close, settling at $129.89 after a volatile session that held the stock close to the $130 mark. The next step is uncertain, caught in a gap. U.S. markets remain closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, pushing energy stocks to trade on headlines alone as investors brace for Tuesday’s return. (New York Stock Exchange) Exxon’s stock still moves closely with crude prices, despite its refining and chemicals businesses. With this week shortened by a holiday, swings can get amplified—especially when
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Amazon stock (AMZN) heads into holiday-shortened week with data-center power costs in focus

Amazon stock (AMZN) heads into holiday-shortened week with data-center power costs in focus

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 09:36 EST — Market closed. Shares of Amazon.com edged up roughly 0.4% to $239.12, finishing the week mostly flat. Investors digested new policy steps targeting electricity-price spikes linked to data centers. The White House on Friday called on PJM Interconnection, the largest U.S. electric grid, to hold an emergency procurement auction as data center demand outpaces new power plant construction, Reuters reported. A proposed plan would require major users to fund new generation built specifically for them—a strategy officials are dubbing “bring your own generation.” (Reuters) Amazon, a major player in data center construction and
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Apple stock price dips before holiday week: what to watch ahead of AAPL earnings

Apple stock price dips before holiday week: what to watch ahead of AAPL earnings

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 09:32 EST — Market closed. Apple Inc (AAPL) shares ended Friday at $255.53, slipping $2.68 or 1.04%. After-hours trading saw the stock dip slightly further, last quoted at $255.25. (StockAnalysis) The shift unfolded as U.S. stocks finished almost unchanged in a tense session ahead of the long weekend. Investors stayed cautious with Monday’s market holiday and quarterly earnings kickoff looming. “With the S&P 500 still within spitting distance of 7,000, most investors will take that as a win,” said Anthony Saglimbene, chief market strategist at Ameriprise Financial. (Reuters) Traders are watching to see if Friday’s
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Google stock price: GOOG faces antitrust pause bid — what to watch before Tuesday’s open

Google stock price: GOOG faces antitrust pause bid — what to watch before Tuesday’s open

New York, January 18, 2026, 09:43 EST — Market closed Alphabet Inc’s Class C shares (GOOG.O) slipped 0.8% to close at $330.34 on Friday, after moving between $329.03 and $333.69 during the session. The company asked a U.S. judge to halt a court-ordered fix that would compel it to share search data with competitors while it challenges a ruling that deemed its online search monopoly illegal. Google told the court it’s “prepared to do everything short of turning over its data” as the appeal proceeds, even as U.S. regulators consider tougher measures, including a possible Chrome divestiture and ending default-search
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Broadcom stock ends higher into holiday-shortened week as chip rally holds, Jefferies stays bullish

Broadcom stock ends higher into holiday-shortened week as chip rally holds, Jefferies stays bullish

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 09:34 ET — Market closed. Broadcom Inc. shares jumped 2.5% Friday, ending at $351.71. The AI-linked chipmaker remains in the spotlight as the U.S. heads into a shortened trading week. (Broadcom Investors) With markets set to reopen Tuesday after the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, this move takes on added weight as investors navigate the start of earnings season amid ongoing volatility in big tech. Chipmakers climbed broadly Friday, though the main indexes ended the day mostly flat. (Reuters) Jefferies analyst Blayne Curtis named Broadcom his top chip-stock pick for 2026, maintaining a $500
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Voyager Technologies (VOYG) stock jumps 6.7% — what to know before Tuesday’s reopen

Voyager Technologies (VOYG) stock jumps 6.7% — what to know before Tuesday’s reopen

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 08:39 EST — Market closed Voyager Technologies shares climbed 6.7% to $35.38 on Friday, hitting a peak of $35.93 during the session with over 2 million shares changing hands. After-hours trading, which starts after the 4 p.m. close, showed little movement, with the stock holding at $35.53. (StockAnalysis) Voyager remains in the spotlight as the holiday-shortened week approaches. U.S. stock markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and resume trading Tuesday. (New York Stock Exchange) That’s key for a stock like VOYG, which has seen sharp swings since it debuted. The
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IonQ stock jumps nearly 7% into a long weekend — what to watch for IONQ shares next

IonQ stock jumps nearly 7% into a long weekend — what to watch for IONQ shares next

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 08:34 EST — Market closed Shares of IonQ (IONQ.N) rebounded Friday, climbing 6.8% to close at $50.80. The gain wiped out a sharp drop from the previous day, as investors returned to quantum-computing stocks following a volatile week. (IonQ Investor Relations) The rebound is significant since IonQ has been behaving like a high-beta stand-in for risk appetite. With U.S. markets closed for the holiday, there’s no fast way to recalibrate if sentiment turns. This comes early in earnings season, when wild moves in tech and small caps often ripple through thinly-traded, momentum-heavy shares. The following
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Legence stock jumps 7% to $49.59 — what to watch for LGN after the long weekend

Legence stock jumps 7% to $49.59 — what to watch for LGN after the long weekend

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 08:27 EST — Market closed Legence Corp shares surged 7.1% on Friday, closing at $49.59 and bringing the Nasdaq-listed building-systems contractor close to its 52-week peak of $50.20. The stock gained further in after-hours trading, according to market data. (StockAnalysis) The timing is crucial since U.S. stock markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, reopening Tuesday. This squeezes the upcoming price signals into just a couple of sessions. (Nasdaq) Legence’s jump stood out amid a stronger showing in related industrial stocks. EMCOR Group climbed roughly 2.5% on Friday, Comfort Systems added
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Bloom Energy stock price near $150: why BE surged and what to watch before Tuesday’s reopen

Bloom Energy stock price near $150: why BE surged and what to watch before Tuesday’s reopen

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 08:13 EST — The market has closed. Bloom Energy Corporation shares ended Friday at $149.50, gaining $10.33 or 7.4%, after hitting an intraday high of $150.65. This marked the final close before the U.S. markets closed for the weekend and the Monday holiday. The market ended on a jittery note. U.S. stocks closed nearly unchanged Friday ahead of the long weekend, with investors holding back as the session wound down, Reuters reported. “Finishing the week flat, with the S&P 500 still just shy of 7,000 — most investors will see that as a win,” said
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Micron stock jumps on $100B New York megafab groundbreaking and $7.8M insider buy — what MU traders watch next

Micron stock jumps on $100B New York megafab groundbreaking and $7.8M insider buy — what MU traders watch next

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 08:22 EST — The market has closed. Micron Technology shares jumped 7.8% on Friday, closing at $362.75. The stock surged after a week of gains, driven by news of a significant U.S. factory expansion and renewed insider buying activity. Wall Street was closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and now traders prepare for Tuesday’s session with chip stocks taking center stage as earnings season picks up. Anthony Saglimbene, chief market strategist at Ameriprise Financial, noted, “We’re at the start of the earnings season.” (Reuters) Micron announced it will break ground on a $100
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Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) stock jumps to $12.20 — what investors want from the Jan. 30 Investor Day

Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) stock jumps to $12.20 — what investors want from the Jan. 30 Investor Day

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 08:00 EST — Market closed Brookdale Senior Living Inc (BKD) shares ended Friday at $12.20, rising 8.4%. After-hours trading showed a slight bump to $12.22, according to data from Investing.com. The stock closed just shy—about 1%—of its 52-week peak at $12.31. (Investing.com) Brookdale’s Jan. 30 Investor Day now carries extra significance for the U.S. senior living operator. The Nashville event, scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Central time, will be webcast and feature presentations from company executives. Brookdale runs 584 communities across 41 states, housing around 51,000 residents. (PR Newswire) Occupancy remains a key metric
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:27 AM EST Dollar Dips as Stocks Rally and US Data Influences Fed Rate Expectations February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST. The **dollar index** fell 0.17%, pressured by a rebound in equity markets reducing demand for the safe-haven currency. Weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data raised the odds of a Fed rate cut to 18% for March, though consumer sentiment improved to a six-month high, limiting losses. Hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic emphasized maintaining restrictive monetary policy. The dollar faces medium-term weakness amid expectations for rate cuts
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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