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Investment Analysis News 16 January 2026

Intuitive Surgical stock slips again as 2026 da Vinci outlook hangs over ISRG ahead of earnings

Intuitive Surgical stock slips again as 2026 da Vinci outlook hangs over ISRG ahead of earnings

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 13:19 EST — Regular session Intuitive Surgical shares slid on Friday, extending a pullback that followed the company’s softer-than-expected outlook for growth in procedures on its flagship da Vinci surgical robots. The stock was down 0.9% at $536.49 in early afternoon trading. The near-term focus is procedure growth — the number of operations done using Intuitive’s systems — because it feeds demand for the company’s instruments and accessories, the higher-frequency part of its business. That matters now because the company’s latest range for 2026 da Vinci procedure growth came in below what some investors had
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TSMC stock today: Blowout earnings meet a new U.S.-Taiwan trade deal — what happens next

TSMC stock today: Blowout earnings meet a new U.S.-Taiwan trade deal — what happens next

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 11:05 (EST) — Regular session Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited’s U.S.-listed shares climbed 0.3% to $342.50 on Friday, having peaked at $349.72 earlier in the session. This move is significant since TSMC is a key player in contract chip manufacturing, providing cutting-edge processors for devices ranging from smartphones to AI servers. Its ADRs are U.S.-traded certificates representing shares of the Taiwan-listed firm. Investors are juggling two big factors: a spending surge driven by AI demand, and a new trade policy tying tariffs to the location of chip manufacturing. TSMC reported Thursday a Q4 net income
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Salesforce stock slips again as AI “Cowork” jitters hit software names — what to watch next

Salesforce stock slips again as AI “Cowork” jitters hit software names — what to watch next

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 11:02 EST — Regular session Salesforce shares dropped roughly 2% on Friday, marking another tough day for the Dow component. Investors dumped enterprise software stocks amid fresh concerns that rapid advancements in AI might pressure subscription revenue. The stock slipped $5 to close at $228.57, after briefly dipping to an intraday low of $226.76. The selling lately has less to do with company-specific news and more with doubts about whether “software-as-a-service” (SaaS, subscription software delivered via the cloud) can hold onto pricing power as AI tools improve at handling tasks across applications. RBC Capital Markets
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Intel stock slips from $50 high as Citi turns neutral and earnings near

Intel stock slips from $50 high as Citi turns neutral and earnings near

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 10:38 EST — Regular session Intel (INTC.O) shares slipped roughly 0.6% to $48.05 on Friday morning, pulling back from an earlier high of $50.15. The stock has jumped roughly 31% so far in 2026, with a slew of new analyst upgrades arriving just before Intel’s quarterly results. On Thursday, Citi raised Intel from sell to neutral and boosted its price target from $29 to $50, citing potential gains from a shortage of “advanced packaging” at Taiwan Semiconductor and a “unique window of opportunity” for Intel to attract foundry clients, according to Citi analyst Atif Malik.
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American Airlines stock slides as United rivalry at O’Hare sharpens — what to watch next

American Airlines stock slides as United rivalry at O’Hare sharpens — what to watch next

New York, January 16, 2026, 10:20 EST — Regular session Shares of American Airlines Group Inc dropped roughly 1% on Friday as investors weighed a tougher battle with United Airlines at Chicago’s O’Hare. The hub’s capacity, gate availability, and corporate contracts remain key factors that could shift pricing power. Timing is crucial. Airlines are pushing premium seating and loyalty programs to keep profits steady, but contested hubs can quickly turn that approach into a race to the bottom on prices. American is treating Chicago as a proving ground. The airline is working to rebuild its presence there just as the
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Why ImmunityBio stock is surging today: ANKTIVA sales jump and a key bladder-cancer trial nears the finish line

Why ImmunityBio stock is surging today: ANKTIVA sales jump and a key bladder-cancer trial nears the finish line

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 10:16 EST — Regular session ImmunityBio shares surged roughly 16.5% to $4.60 Friday morning, building on a strong rally after the biotech reported better-than-expected sales momentum for its main cancer drug. The company also detailed plans for a label-expansion effort. Trading volume exceeded 56 million shares, with the stock reaching an intraday peak of $5.20. This move is crucial as ImmunityBio aims to show its commercial potential goes beyond just clinical promise. Investors want clear evidence that ANKTIVA’s launch is picking up steam and that regulators might expand approvals beyond its current U.S. bladder cancer
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Intel stock treads water as Citi upgrade meets TSMC-fueled chip rally

Intel stock treads water as Citi upgrade meets TSMC-fueled chip rally

New York, January 16, 2026, 10:06 a.m. ET — Regular session Intel shares edged up 0.1% to $48.35 Friday morning, holding firm following a solid rally that has drawn renewed attention from traders. Timing is key. Chip stocks have shifted on signs that demand for artificial-intelligence hardware remains steady, as investors gear up for a packed slate of U.S. earnings reports set to challenge high expectations. Intel’s shares edged up roughly 3 cents by 10:06 a.m. ET, fluctuating between $48.14 and $50.15 during the session. After Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s positive comments this week, the broader chip sector found new
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Regions Financial stock slips premarket after Q4 earnings; 2026 interest-income outlook in focus

Regions Financial stock slips premarket after Q4 earnings; 2026 interest-income outlook in focus

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 08:48 ET — Premarket Regions Financial shares slipped 1.2% in premarket trade Friday following the release of its fourth-quarter earnings and a preview of its 2026 outlook. (Reuters) The update arrives amid earnings season for the U.S. banking sector, as investors scramble to gauge how shifting rate expectations will impact loan growth, funding costs, and credit conditions. Net interest income — the spread between what banks earn on loans and what they pay out to depositors — usually sets the short-term tone. Even a slight shift in deposit rates or the yield curve can move
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IAG share price edges up in London as oil steadies; Middle East diversions in focus

IAG share price edges up in London as oil steadies; Middle East diversions in focus

London, Jan 16, 2026, 09:07 GMT — Regular session Shares of International Consolidated Airlines Group (ICAG.L), the parent company of British Airways, ticked up 0.2% to 411.5 pence in early London trading on Friday. The stock held steady, following a week dominated by energy price swings and security news. (iairgroup.com) Fuel ranks high among airlines’ expenses, making crude oil prices a quick gauge for profit margins. This sensitivity usually appears first in European carriers, often ahead of any booking updates from the companies. Route disruption can cut both ways. Longer flights drive up fuel consumption and crew hours, pushing costs
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BP share price slips again after $5bn low-carbon hit warning; buyback nerves linger

BP share price slips again after $5bn low-carbon hit warning; buyback nerves linger

London, Jan 16, 2026, 08:54 GMT — Regular session BP shares (BP.L) slipped in early London trade Friday, following the company’s alert about a potential multi-billion dollar hit linked to its low-carbon investments. The stock dropped 0.6% to 435.1 pence, after sliding 1.3% the day before. (Investing.com) This matters now because write-downs often serve as a warning sign. Even when labeled “non-cash” and excluded from certain profit metrics, they reveal projects falling short of their expected returns. The selloff has intensified the usual debate over cash returns. BP has relied on buybacks to prop up its shares, and if commodity
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British American Tobacco share price barely budges after buyback update as South Africa plant closure hits focus

British American Tobacco share price barely budges after buyback update as South Africa plant closure hits focus

London, Jan 16, 2026, 08:44 GMT — Regular session British American Tobacco (BATS.L) shares dipped roughly 0.1%, trading at 4,336.5 pence (£43.37) by 0844 GMT Friday. The company flagged another series of share buybacks, while investors reacted to news of a planned closure of its South African cigarette factory. (MarketScreener India) This update is significant as BAT relies on buybacks and dividends to maintain visible cash returns, despite challenges from illicit trade and changing nicotine regulations. The South Africa development provides concrete evidence of how rapidly legal volumes can decline when enforcement falters. The stock closed Thursday 2.33% higher at
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Rio Tinto stock price in focus: China approval risk hangs over Glencore talks

Rio Tinto stock price in focus: China approval risk hangs over Glencore talks

London, Jan 16, 2026, 07:55 GMT — Premarket Rio Tinto plc shares (RIO.L) head into Friday’s London session with China casting a shadow over any potential deal with Glencore. Analysts warn Beijing might demand asset sales to greenlight a merger. Barrenjoey’s Glyn Lawcock suggested China could leverage the talks to “squeeze out assets,” pointing out the merged company would represent around 17% of global copper supply. Barclays, however, estimates the figure closer to 7.5%. (Reuters) Rio closed Thursday at 6,468 pence, gaining 1.78%, after fluctuating between 6,262 and 6,468 pence. Roughly 6.6 million shares traded hands. The stock finished near
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Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

7 February 2026
Vodafone shares rose 1.47% to 110.60p Friday, recovering part of Thursday’s 4.68% drop after a Q3 update. Group revenue climbed 6.5% to €10.5 billion, but Germany’s 0.7% service revenue growth missed some forecasts. Vodafone launched a new €500 million buyback tranche, bringing total buybacks since May to €3.5 billion. Investors remain focused on Germany’s pace and cash flow execution.
NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

7 February 2026
NatWest shares closed up 1.45% at 659.4 pence Friday, buoyed by a buyback of 797,428 shares and a new digital mortgage deal with Rightmove. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% but signaled possible cuts, with markets pricing in two reductions for 2026. NatWest plans to expand its Accelerator community to 50,000 members by 2026. Annual results are due Feb. 13.
Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Unilever shares closed flat at 5,250p in London Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.6% gain. The company issued 4.2 million new shares for employee plans, bringing total shares to over 2.18 billion. Investors await Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 12, with analyst consensus pointing to 3.9% Q4 sales growth. Unilever’s U.S. ADR rose 0.8% to $72.12.
BP share price near 52-week high ahead of Feb 10 earnings as buyback runs on

BP share price near 52-week high ahead of Feb 10 earnings as buyback runs on

7 February 2026
BP shares closed up 1.9% at 478 pence Friday, just below a 52-week high, as the company continued buybacks ahead of next week’s results. BP repurchased 2.789 million shares on February 6. Oil prices firmed on geopolitical risk, with Brent at $68.05 a barrel, but sector outlook remains uncertain. Investors await BP’s earnings and dividend decision due Tuesday.
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