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Investing News 10 January 2026 - 11 January 2026

Comcast stock in focus: CMCSA ends week higher as Jan. 29 earnings loom

Comcast stock in focus: CMCSA ends week higher as Jan. 29 earnings loom

NEW YORK, Jan 10, 2026, 18:16 EST — Markets have shut down for the day. Comcast Corporation shares climbed roughly 0.6% Friday, closing at $28.37. The stock is poised for a busy run of catalysts through late January. The shift follows Comcast’s recent spin-off of its cable TV networks into Versant Media Group, now trading on Nasdaq under the ticker VSNT. Comcast handed out one Versant share for every 25 Comcast shares owned, the company confirmed. (Reuters) Macro risk is looming. U.S. stocks kicked off 2026 on a strong note, but the start of corporate earnings season and December’s consumer
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Why Alcoa stock bounced after a JPMorgan downgrade as U.S. aluminium premiums hit records

Why Alcoa stock bounced after a JPMorgan downgrade as U.S. aluminium premiums hit records

NEW YORK, Jan 10, 2026, 18:29 EST — Market closed Alcoa Corporation shares ended Friday up 4.2% at $63.67, capping a choppy two-session stretch that started with a sharp drop after a broker downgrade. (Yahoo Finance) The rebound did not erase the fresh skepticism. JPMorgan analyst Bill Peterson cut Alcoa to “underweight” from “neutral” on Thursday, even as he raised his price target to $50 from $45, according to a note circulated by StreetInsider. (StreetInsider.com) The timing matters because the pricing backdrop has shifted fast. U.S. buyers are paying record highs for aluminium, driven by tariffs and unusually low domestic
11 January 2026
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Amprius stock extends two-day rally after CES award buzz; what AMPX traders watch next

Amprius stock extends two-day rally after CES award buzz; what AMPX traders watch next

New York, January 10, 2026, 18:18 ET — Market closed Amprius Technologies, Inc. pushed higher for a second day Friday, closing around 2.6% up at $9.48. Shares moved between $9.14 and $9.60 during regular hours on volume near 6.25 million. After-hours trading saw the stock climb roughly 2.1% more, hitting $9.68, per MarketWatch. (Yahoo Finance) The rally follows the conclusion of the CES consumer electronics show for the week. On Jan. 6, Amprius announced it had earned an Innovation Award from the Consumer Technology Association, the organizer of CES 2026, for its 520 Wh/kg battery — a key metric showing
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Corning stock slides into the weekend as CPI and Jan. 28 earnings loom

Corning stock slides into the weekend as CPI and Jan. 28 earnings loom

NEW YORK, Jan 10, 2026, 18:06 EST — Market closed Shares of Corning Incorporated (GLW) slipped 0.12% to finish at $85.23 on Friday, marking a continued dip following a 3.02% drop the previous day. The stock fluctuated between $85.02 and $86.65 during the session, with about 6.1 million shares traded. (StockAnalysis) Timing is crucial. The U.S. earnings season kicks off in just a few days, with a fresh inflation report due Tuesday—both set to shake up rate expectations and impact stocks investors see as “duration” plays. Michael Arone, chief investment strategist at State Street Investment Management, warned the market might
11 January 2026
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Affirm (AFRM) stock steadies near $82 as CPI and the Fed crowd next week’s calendar

Affirm (AFRM) stock steadies near $82 as CPI and the Fed crowd next week’s calendar

New York, January 10, 2026, 18:05 EST — Market closed Shares of Affirm Holdings Inc (AFRM.O) edged up 0.2% to close Friday at $81.80, after moving between $79.83 and $82.99 during the session. The buy now, pay later lender remains roughly 18% below its 52-week peak of $100. (MarketWatch) The rate story is back in focus for Affirm and other consumer-credit stocks. The Labor Department reported payrolls climbed by 50,000 in December, while the unemployment rate dipped to 4.4%. This mix has left investors uncertain about the next interest rate move. “The market is going to be looking forward to
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Freeport-McMoRan stock jumps as copper deal talk swirls and brokers lift targets

Freeport-McMoRan stock jumps as copper deal talk swirls and brokers lift targets

New York, January 10, 2026, 18:06 EST — Market closed Freeport-McMoRan Inc shares closed Friday at $56.53, climbing 4.26% as new mining deal rumors stirred interest alongside a wave of upbeat target upgrades linked to copper. (Freeport-McMoRan Investors) Copper’s now the hot ticket in mining boardrooms, sparking fresh interest in who holds the key assets. “Vale and Freeport are both going to be in focus – but it’s unlikely they’re for sale,” said Mark Kelly, CEO of advisory firm MKI Global, commenting on the Rio Tinto-Glencore merger talks and the potential ripple effect on competitors. (Reuters) The stock’s next move
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C3.ai stock closes higher as Wall Street eyes Feb earnings test for AI software names

C3.ai stock closes higher as Wall Street eyes Feb earnings test for AI software names

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 18:05 EST — Market closed C3.ai shares closed Friday up 1.37% at $14.02, outpacing the broader market and posting a second day of gains. Still, the enterprise AI software stock remains about 61% below its 52-week peak of $35.98. Trading volume fell short of its 50-day average, according to MarketWatch data. (MarketWatch) Why it matters now: rate outlooks are once again steering long-duration growth stocks, especially smaller AI-related firms. The Labor Department reported on Friday that U.S. payrolls increased by 50,000 in December, while the unemployment rate stayed steady at 4.4%. Investors are digging into
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3M stock flat near $165 as CPI, Jan. 20 earnings call line up for MMM

3M stock flat near $165 as CPI, Jan. 20 earnings call line up for MMM

NEW YORK, Jan 10, 2026, 18:04 EST — The market has closed. 3M (MMM.N) shares closed flat on Friday, wrapping up a solid week for U.S. stocks. Investors now await fresh signals on demand and cash flow from the industrial sector. (MarketWatch) The wait won’t be long. 3M’s Q4 earnings call is set for Jan. 20, marking the next clear catalyst for the stock. (3M Company) The next key data point is inflation. On Jan. 13, the U.S. Labor Department will release the December consumer price index. This figure has the potential to shake up bond yields and shift expectations
11 January 2026
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Charles Schwab stock slips again as Barclays lifts target ahead of Jan. 21 update

Charles Schwab stock slips again as Barclays lifts target ahead of Jan. 21 update

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 17:38 EST — The market has closed. The Charles Schwab Corporation’s shares slipped 1.15% to $100.17 on Friday, marking a fourth straight day of losses despite gains in the broader market. The stock closed roughly 4% shy of its recent 52-week high, with trading volume falling below its 50-day average. (MarketWatch) Timing is crucial. As Wall Street gears up for the first major wave of fourth-quarter earnings, rate forecasts are shifting with every new data release. At Schwab, the interest rate environment touches nearly every part of its business. A significant portion of its profits
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Inditex stock slips into weekend — what could move Zara owner shares next

Inditex stock slips into weekend — what could move Zara owner shares next

Madrid, January 10, 2026, 22:53 CET — The market has closed. Shares of Zara parent Industria de Diseno Textil, S.A. (Inditex) slipped 0.56% Friday, closing at 56.46 euros on volume around 2.57 million. The stock remains close to its average target price of 56.07 euros, per MarketScreener data. (MarketScreener) Inditex has already highlighted where the pressure lies, with the next major update due soon. The company will release its FY2025 results (Feb. 1 to Jan. 31) on March 11. It’s forecasting about a -4% currency impact on sales next year, while aiming to keep its gross margin stable, within plus
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Linde (LIN) stock rises as company sets Feb. 5 earnings date — what investors watch next

Linde (LIN) stock rises as company sets Feb. 5 earnings date — what investors watch next

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 16:55 (EST) — The market has closed. Linde plc shares ended the last session 1% higher at $444.08, marking a key moment as the industrial gases company approaches earnings season. U.S. stocks have hit record highs, and with every new data point nudging rate expectations, even minor shifts can impact steady earners like Linde. Now, the stock’s next major catalyst is set on the calendar. Linde’s main concern is straightforward: demand and pricing. Investors are watching to see if volume trends hold steady, particularly in Europe, and what the company projects for 2026 margins amid
10 January 2026
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Why Intuitive Surgical stock (ISRG) is back in focus after Bernstein lifts its target

Why Intuitive Surgical stock (ISRG) is back in focus after Bernstein lifts its target

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 16:37 EST — The market is closed. On Friday, Bernstein lifted its price target for Intuitive Surgical from $700 to $740, maintaining an Outperform rating. The move signals strong confidence as healthcare investors brace for a hectic period. (TipRanks) Intuitive Surgical shares ended Friday up 0.2%, closing at $586.24. During the day, the stock fluctuated between $579.62 and $589.58. Its 52-week range stands at $425 to $616, per Stock Analysis. (StockAnalysis) Why it matters now: investors are focused on the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, set for Jan. 12-15 in San Francisco, while also waiting on
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Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

7 February 2026
New York, February 7, 2026, 05:18 EST — Market closed. Walmart Inc shares (WMT) rose 3.3% on Friday to close at $131.18, after trading between $127.05 and $131.70. The stock is up about 10% from its Jan. 30 close of $119.14. (Investing.com) With U.S. markets shut on Saturday, investors are looking to Monday for a read on whether the rally holds as Walmart heads toward its fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter report on Feb. 19. The company said it will publish earnings materials around 6 a.m. CT and hold a conference call at 7 a.m. CT. (Walmart News) Friday’s tape was risk-on:
Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

7 February 2026
Caterpillar shares surged 7.1% to $726.20 Friday, driving the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The move erased recent losses and followed insider selling by Group President Bob De Lange earlier in the week. Deere and CNH Industrial also gained as investors rotated into industrial stocks. Markets await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data.
Amazon stock slides as $200B AI spending plan meets cautious profit outlook

Amazon stock slides as $200B AI spending plan meets cautious profit outlook

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell 9% Friday after the company announced plans for $200 billion in 2026 capital spending, mainly for AWS and AI, and issued a first-quarter profit outlook below estimates. The stock drop could erase $200 billion in market value. Fourth-quarter net sales rose 14% to $213.4 billion, while free cash flow declined due to higher spending on AI infrastructure.
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