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Investing News 17 January 2026 - 18 January 2026

Marvell stock price steadies near $80 as Jefferies flags $120 target ahead of earnings

Marvell stock price steadies near $80 as Jefferies flags $120 target ahead of earnings

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 18:22 EST — Market closed. Marvell Technology shares closed Friday nearly flat at $80.46, eking out a slight gain after swinging widely throughout the session as investors returned to chip stocks linked to data centers. U.S. equity and options markets will shut down Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. That means Tuesday is the first opportunity for investors to move on semiconductor and AI spending trades. (NASDAQ Trader) The stock has reacted sharply to changes in expectations around “custom” AI silicon—chips tailored for specific clients, typically cloud providers—and the networking
18 January 2026
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ARM stock price: Arm Holdings ends higher ahead of long weekend, eyes on chip rally and Feb. 4 earnings

ARM stock price: Arm Holdings ends higher ahead of long weekend, eyes on chip rally and Feb. 4 earnings

New York, January 17, 2026, 18:03 EST — Market closed. On Friday, Arm Holdings Plc’s sponsored ADRs ticked up roughly 0.6% to close at $105.78. U.S. stocks ended almost unchanged in a jittery session ahead of the long weekend, with chipmakers pushing higher once again, according to Reuters. “Markets have been flat-lining” as the earnings season kicks off, said Anthony Saglimbene, chief market strategist at Ameriprise Financial. Bruce Zaro of Granite Wealth Management described mid-January as “pretty choppy,” highlighting Friday’s monthly options expiration, when many derivatives contracts expire. The market will be closed Monday for the Martin Luther King Jr.
18 January 2026
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Analog Devices stock dips into MLK break as Wall Street turns more bullish — what to watch next

Analog Devices stock dips into MLK break as Wall Street turns more bullish — what to watch next

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 17:51 EST — Market closed. Analog Devices shares slipped 0.6% to end Friday at $300.25, retreating from an earlier peak of $309.26, a 52-week high. Trading volume reached roughly 4.3 million shares. The intraday reversal is significant since ADI is seen as a bellwether for the “analog” chip cycle — the slower, industrial-focused segment of semiconductors that usually lags the headline AI stocks. When it’s near the peak of its range, even small shifts can shake it up. U.S. markets will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, reopening Tuesday. Investors
18 January 2026
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Texas Instruments stock climbs as Stifel lifts target; what investors watch before Jan. 27 call

Texas Instruments stock climbs as Stifel lifts target; what investors watch before Jan. 27 call

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 17:56 EST — The market has closed. Texas Instruments shares closed Friday 1.3% higher at $191.58, offering investors a final chance to trade the stock before the U.S. market’s extended holiday pause. U.S. stocks ended the day almost unchanged in a jittery session, Reuters reported. Chipmakers stood out, pushing the Philadelphia semiconductor index up 1.2%. “Most investors will take that as a win,” said Ameriprise Financial’s Anthony Saglimbene, noting the S&P 500 remains “within spitting distance of 7,000.” The market will be closed Monday for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, while traders keep an
18 January 2026
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KLA stock price holds near a fresh high after analyst upgrades — what’s next for KLAC

KLA stock price holds near a fresh high after analyst upgrades — what’s next for KLAC

NEW YORK, Jan 17, 2026, 17:46 (EST) — Market closed KLA Corp shares closed Friday up 1.5% at $1,567.82, holding onto gains amid a sluggish U.S. session and staying just below their 52-week peak. Trading volume reached roughly 1.5 million shares, surpassing the 50-day average, as investors absorbed a volatile week in the semiconductor sector. (MarketWatch) The stock’s strength late last week came after a chip-driven rally on Thursday, sparked by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s earnings and outlook, which shifted expectations around factory spending. Reuters noted that chip-tool makers Applied Materials, Lam Research, and KLA each climbed over 7% that
18 January 2026
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SK hynix share price holds near 756,000 won after KOSPI record run — what traders watch next

SK hynix share price holds near 756,000 won after KOSPI record run — what traders watch next

Seoul, Jan 18, 2026, 07:52 KST — Market closed. SK hynix Inc. shares (000660.KS) closed Friday at 756,000 won, gaining 0.93%. The price fluctuated between 747,000 and 763,000 won, with roughly 3.7 million shares changing hands, per the company’s investor relations page. (SK hynix) South Korea’s benchmark extended its rally with another strong finish, hitting new highs this year thanks to heavy buying in major chip stocks. “Gains from Samsung Electronics drove the record-breaking rally,” noted Lee Jae-won, an analyst at Shinhan Securities, according to local reports. (Korea Joongang Daily) The semiconductor sector has stayed strong since Taiwan’s TSMC announced
18 January 2026
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Micron stock price jumps on New York megafab groundbreaking, insider buy — what to watch next week

Micron stock price jumps on New York megafab groundbreaking, insider buy — what to watch next week

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 17:27 EST — Market closed. Micron Technology Inc shares (MU.O) closed Friday 7.8% higher, at $362.75. The stock fluctuated from $346.65 to $365.59, with roughly 47.9 million shares traded. U.S. markets were closed Monday for the holiday, but Micron’s rally puts it near the front of traders’ minds heading into Tuesday. The move also refocuses attention on semiconductor segments linked to data centers, beyond just consumer electronics. Micron focuses solely on memory — the chips that store data or serve as short-term “working” memory in servers and devices. Its main area of emphasis is high-bandwidth
17 January 2026
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ASML stock price: Morgan Stanley’s new €1,400 target lands ahead of a big earnings test

ASML stock price: Morgan Stanley’s new €1,400 target lands ahead of a big earnings test

Amsterdam, Jan 17, 2026, 23:25 CET — Market closed. Morgan Stanley laid out a bull case for ASML Holding NV that could push the stock up by as much as 70% in its most optimistic forecast, keeping the chip-equipment giant in focus as the new week starts. On Friday, ASML shares (ASML.AS) closed at €1,167.20 in Amsterdam, gaining 1.55% on the day. (Bloomberg.com) Why it matters now: European semiconductor trade is fixated on one key issue — the duration of the next spending surge and how much of it translates into actual equipment orders. Bernstein analysts pointed to Taiwan Semiconductor
17 January 2026
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Broadcom stock price (AVGO) rebounds into the long weekend as analysts turn bullish again

Broadcom stock price (AVGO) rebounds into the long weekend as analysts turn bullish again

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 17:25 (EST) — Market closed. Broadcom shares climbed 2.53% on Friday, ending the day at $351.71. This late-week rally puts the chipmaker back in the spotlight as the holiday break approaches. (Broadcom Investors) U.S. markets will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, moving the next trading session to Tuesday and shortening the window for fresh signals on risk appetite. This is significant for Broadcom, which has acted as a stand-in for AI infrastructure demand and enterprise software trends via its VMware division. (New York Stock Exchange) This week’s gains were
17 January 2026
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Nvidia stock price slips after China blocks key H200 AI chip shipments — what investors watch next week

Nvidia stock price slips after China blocks key H200 AI chip shipments — what investors watch next week

New York, January 17, 2026, 17:25 (EST) — The market has closed. Nvidia shares slipped 0.44% to close at $186.23 on Friday following reports that Chinese customs blocked imports of its H200 chip, the company’s second most powerful AI processor. The Financial Times reported that parts suppliers have halted production. Reuters couldn’t immediately confirm the story, and Nvidia didn’t respond to requests for comment. According to the report, Nvidia had anticipated over 1 million orders from Chinese clients, with suppliers gearing up to ship as early as March. (Wall Street Journal) The episode shifts focus back to China, where demand
17 January 2026
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Amphenol stock price holds up near highs after India offer details; analysts lift targets into earnings

Amphenol stock price holds up near highs after India offer details; analysts lift targets into earnings

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 16:58 EST — The market has closed. Shares of Amphenol Corp ended Friday up 0.1% at $154.39, holding firm following a week packed with deal news and new price target upgrades from Wall Street ahead of the company’s upcoming earnings report. U.S. markets are closed for the weekend and will remain shut Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Trading resumes Tuesday, when investors will focus on Amphenol’s earnings report due in late January. (New York Stock Exchange) This is significant since Amphenol’s shares often act as a stand-in for data-center expansions, where even slight
17 January 2026
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Inditex stock (Industria de Diseno Textil ITX.MC) closes higher — what to watch before Monday

Inditex stock (Industria de Diseno Textil ITX.MC) closes higher — what to watch before Monday

Madrid, January 17, 2026, 22:39 CET — The market has closed. Zara parent company Industria de Diseno Textil SA (Inditex) closed Friday at 55.86 euros, rising 0.36%, while Spain’s IBEX 35 dipped 0.15%. About 1.8 million Inditex shares traded. The stock has fallen 1.06% over the past five days and is down 0.85% year to date. (MarketScreener) Madrid is closed for the weekend, and trading won’t pick up until Monday. So, Inditex heads into the next session without any new corporate news to drive it. That usually means the stock will move based on risk sentiment, interest rates, and whatever
17 January 2026
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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, 12:49 AM EST CSL Faces Growth Uncertainty Amid Seqirus Spin-off Pause and Flu Vaccine Demand Drop February 7, 2026, 12:49 AM EST. CSL (ASX:CSL) confronts near-term challenges after delaying its Seqirus vaccine unit spin-off due to weaker U.S. flu vaccination uptake, impacting its fiscal 2026 growth outlook. Regulatory scrutiny in Europe over its Tavneos kidney therapy data, plus intensifying U.S. competition for its Vifor iron products, heighten concerns over product credibility and pricing pressure. Despite these headwinds, CSL's diversified portfolio in plasma, vaccines, and kidney therapies underpins its
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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