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Investing News 17 January 2026 - 18 January 2026

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

The KOSPI closed at a record 4,840.74 on Friday, lifted by gains in Samsung Electronics and SK hynix. SK hynix ended up 0.93% at 756,000 won, with about 3.7 million shares traded. The company announced a 19 trillion won investment in a new chip packaging facility and plans to open a new fab in Yongin by February 2027. South Korea’s trade minister said new U.S. tariffs on AI chips should have limited immediate impact.
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

Micron Technology shares jumped 7.8% to $362.75 Friday after the company broke ground on a $100 billion chip “megafab” in New York. Director Teyin Mark Liu bought $7.82 million in stock last week. The Philadelphia semiconductor index rose 1.2% as major U.S. indexes stayed flat. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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

ASML shares rose 1.6% to €1,167.20 in Amsterdam Friday after Morgan Stanley raised its price target to €1,400 and outlined a bull case for up to 70% upside. Focus turns to ASML’s order intake and earnings due January 28. Bernstein cited TSMC’s 2026 capex plan as a key signal for equipment demand.
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

Broadcom shares rose 2.53% to $351.71 Friday, outpacing other chip stocks after Taiwan Semiconductor’s strong outlook lifted the sector. Wells Fargo and Bank of America both set $500 price targets, citing margin strength and AI demand. U.S. markets close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Broadcom reports fiscal Q1 results March 4.
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

Amphenol shares closed Friday at $154.39, up 0.1%, after announcing a mandatory open offer for ADC India Communications following its CommScope CCS acquisition. Goldman Sachs and BofA raised price targets ahead of the Jan. 28 earnings call. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
17 January 2026
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Linde plc stock price: LIN slips into long weekend as investors brace for the next catalyst

Linde plc stock price: LIN slips into long weekend as investors brace for the next catalyst

Linde (LIN) closed at $438.96 Friday, down 0.25%, as U.S. markets ended a quiet week ahead of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. The company will report fourth-quarter results Feb. 5, with investors focused on guidance after signaling weaker volumes in Europe. Board chair Stephen F. Angel will retire Jan. 31, with CEO Sanjiv Lamba set to succeed him.
17 January 2026
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T-Mobile (TMUS) stock sinks to a 52-week low range — what to watch before Tuesday’s reopen

T-Mobile (TMUS) stock sinks to a 52-week low range — what to watch before Tuesday’s reopen

T-Mobile US shares fell 2.28% to $186.32 Friday, touching a 52-week low of $185.18. The company will raise its “Regulatory Programs & Telco Recovery Fee” on Jan. 21 and report earnings Feb. 11. Wall Street analysts trimmed price targets despite a new J.D. Power network-quality award. Verizon and AT&T also declined as telecom stocks lagged.
17 January 2026
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BlackRock stock price closes at $1,163 — record $14T assets, dividend hike, and Tuesday’s next test

BlackRock stock price closes at $1,163 — record $14T assets, dividend hike, and Tuesday’s next test

BlackRock shares rose 0.56% Friday to $1,163.17 after a 5.94% surge Thursday, following strong earnings and a dividend hike. The firm ended 2025 with $14 trillion in assets and $698 billion in net inflows. U.S. markets will close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with investors awaiting further signals on asset flows.
17 January 2026
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AppLovin stock price: APP slides 6% into holiday week as traders brace for the next catalyst

AppLovin stock price: APP slides 6% into holiday week as traders brace for the next catalyst

AppLovin shares fell 6.3% Friday to $568.76, capping a three-day, 15% slide on heavy volume. The stock now trades 24% below its 52-week high as investors react to rising interest rates and renewed regulatory scrutiny. Friday’s volume nearly doubled from the previous session. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for a holiday.
17 January 2026
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Shell share price nudges higher as buyback rolls on; oil swings keep traders cautious

Shell share price nudges higher as buyback rolls on; oil swings keep traders cautious

Shell shares closed Friday at 2,752.5 pence in London, up 0.22%, after the company repurchased 1.18 million shares for cancellation on Jan. 16. Brent crude settled at $64.13 a barrel, up 0.58%. Shell’s buyback window runs through Jan. 30, with fourth-quarter earnings due Feb. 5. U.S.-listed Shell shares ended at $74.25, up 1.1%.
17 January 2026
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Ashtead share price in focus as buyback rolls on and NYSE switch clocks closer

Ashtead share price in focus as buyback rolls on and NYSE switch clocks closer

7 February 2026
Ashtead shares closed Friday at 4,936p, up 1.09%, after the company bought 88,872 shares under its repurchase program. The group is set to shift its primary listing to New York on March 2, pending court approval, and will be removed from the FTSE UK index the same day. Ashtead paid a half-year dividend of 37.5 U.S. cents per share on Friday.
Beazley share price: big funds reshuffle stakes as Zurich bid deadline nears

Beazley share price: big funds reshuffle stakes as Zurich bid deadline nears

7 February 2026
Beazley shares closed flat at 1,236 pence Friday as BlackRock disclosed a 6.55% stake and Vanguard reported 5.02%. Wellington Management cut its holding below 5%. The disclosures follow Zurich Insurance’s possible takeover offer of up to 1,335 pence per share, with a Feb. 16 deadline for a firm bid.
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