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Investment Analysis News 15 January 2026

Opendoor Technologies stock slips today as mortgage applications surge and Treasuries stay stubborn

Opendoor Technologies stock slips today as mortgage applications surge and Treasuries stay stubborn

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 10:24 EST — Regular session Opendoor Technologies Inc (OPEN.O) shares dropped 1.2% to $6.56 Thursday morning, reversing some of their recent advance. The stock kicked off at $6.70 and fluctuated between $6.54 and $6.79 by 10:24 a.m. EST, as investors digested new U.S. housing figures amid a volatile bond market. Housing showed signs of improvement in some areas. U.S. existing-home sales surged 5.1% in December, reaching a 4.35 million annual pace—above expectations, according to the National Association of Realtors. Chief economist Lawrence Yun noted that “conditions began improving, with lower mortgage rates and slower home
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Dow Jones today: DIA edges up as TSMC’s record profit lifts chips and bank earnings roll in

Dow Jones today: DIA edges up as TSMC’s record profit lifts chips and bank earnings roll in

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 10:10 ET — Regular session The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA), tracking the Dow’s 30 blue-chip stocks, climbed roughly 0.2% in morning trading Thursday. Chip stocks edged higher following a strong earnings report from Taiwan Semiconductor. This shift is significant as the Dow has relied heavily on a handful of big names in tech and financials this week. Traders are now weighing if this earnings season can sustain the rally without a steep decline in rate-cut expectations. This follows a tough stretch for bank shares and another round of selling in expensive growth
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Intel stock slips in premarket after KeyBanc’s “sold out” call sets up next week’s earnings

Intel stock slips in premarket after KeyBanc’s “sold out” call sets up next week’s earnings

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 08:53 (EST) — Premarket Intel shares were down about 0.5% in premarket trading on Thursday at $48.48, after rising 3% in the prior session to close at $48.72. (MarketWatch) The stock’s latest run followed a KeyBanc Capital Markets upgrade to “overweight,” alongside a $60 price target, arguing demand tied to artificial intelligence data centers has tightened supply for next year. Intel jumped nearly 9% on Tuesday after the note, with Advanced Micro Devices also climbing. (Investopedia) KeyBanc analyst John Vinh said Intel was “largely sold out” in server central processing units (CPUs) for 2026, and
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AMD stock rises after ‘sold out’ server-chip call, with tariffs and earnings in view

AMD stock rises after ‘sold out’ server-chip call, with tariffs and earnings in view

NEW YORK, Jan 15, 2026, 09:46 EST — Regular session Advanced Micro Devices (AMD.O) shares climbed 3.3% to $230.96 early Thursday, buoyed by a wider surge in semiconductor stocks. The rally followed Taiwan Semiconductor’s optimistic spending forecast, which reignited interest in AI-related plays. (Reuters) The move matters now because investors are zeroing in on any signals about 2026 data-center demand, whether it’s foundry spending or whispers of new orders. For AMD, this comes amid debate over whether it can convert AI accelerator hype into consistent revenue and margin growth, while Nvidia continues to lead the pack. The next milestone is
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Shopify stock in focus after 6% slide as Wayfair joins Google’s AI checkout protocol

Shopify stock in focus after 6% slide as Wayfair joins Google’s AI checkout protocol

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 07:23 EST — Premarket Shares of Shopify Inc (SHOP) fell 5.9% to close at $157.51 on Wednesday amid a wider tech selloff. The stock remained active in premarket trading Thursday as more retailers endorsed a new AI shopping standard. Wayfair announced it will use Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol, describing it as “the common language for this new ecosystem.” (Shopify Investors) The pitch is crucial as “agentic commerce” — where AI assistants handle tasks like assembling a cart and finishing payment — shifts from demos to early launches. Shopify president Harley Finkelstein told Vogue, “We’ve never
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Tesco stock rises after buyback filing as UK spending signals stay shaky

Tesco stock rises after buyback filing as UK spending signals stay shaky

London, Jan 15, 2026, 09:32 GMT — Regular session. Tesco PLC shares edged up 0.9% to 425.1 pence in early London trading Thursday. The stock gained 3.8 pence during the session, fluctuating between 422.9 and 426.2 pence. (Investing.com) The grocer purchased 476,674 shares on Jan. 14, paying an average of 419.57 pence each, as part of its £1.45 billion share buyback plan. Tesco confirmed these shares will be cancelled, reducing the total number of shares outstanding. (Investegate) Timing is key as investors wrestle with how fast UK consumers are pulling back following a rocky close to 2025. Barclays reported a
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Vodafone Group Public Limited Company stock slips after buyback notice; Feb. 5 update in focus

Vodafone Group Public Limited Company stock slips after buyback notice; Feb. 5 update in focus

London, January 15, 2026, 08:55 GMT — Regular session Vodafone Group (VOD.L) shares slipped roughly 0.5% to 99.34 pence in early London trading Thursday following the telecom’s latest share buyback update. The company revealed it repurchased 3,932,315 shares on Jan. 14 at a volume-weighted average price of 99.37 pence, factoring in trade size. Vodafone’s buyback program is gaining urgency as it approaches its deadline. The company announced in November that the plan, which started on Nov. 11, 2025, will wrap up by Feb. 4, 2026 at the latest, with a cap of 500 million euros ($544 million). Investors will keep
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DBS stock nears a 52-week high as investors weigh AI gains and the next dividend call

DBS stock nears a 52-week high as investors weigh AI gains and the next dividend call

Singapore, Jan 15, 2026, 15:50 SGT — Regular session. Shares of DBS Group Holdings Ltd edged up 0.8% to S$58.80 on Thursday afternoon, hovering just below their 52-week peak of S$58.82. The stock traded in a range from S$57.98 to S$58.82 throughout the session. (Investing.com) The move keeps DBS firmly in view as Singapore banks rally, with yield and perceived safety driving interest. For DBS, there’s little margin for error on dividends or profit margins now. Rates linger in the background. When funding and lending rates drop, net interest margin — the gap between what banks earn on loans versus
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BAE Systems stock: what to watch before London opens after Deutsche Bank downgrade, $184 mln Marine Corps order

BAE Systems stock: what to watch before London opens after Deutsche Bank downgrade, $184 mln Marine Corps order

London, Jan 15, 2026, 07:13 GMT — Premarket update. BAE Systems (BAES.L) shares are under the spotlight ahead of Thursday’s London open after a broker downgrade hit a stock that has already surged this year. On Wednesday, the shares slipped 1.64%, closing at 2,038 pence. https://www.marketwatch.com/data-news/bae-systems-slides-wednesday-underperforms-market-84f75b65-70572457ab3b Timing is crucial here. Defence stocks have become a crowded trade across Europe, and any pullback can quickly snowball as fund managers question what’s already baked into prices. That trend remains intact. Europe’s aerospace and defence index has gained roughly 55% over the last year. Meanwhile, defence budgets among EU countries rose to 343
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Aristocrat stock slips after buyback update hits tape as ALL heads into February AGM

Aristocrat stock slips after buyback update hits tape as ALL heads into February AGM

Sydney, January 15, 2026, 17:18 AEDT — Market closed. Aristocrat Leisure shares slipped 0.4% to close at A$57.66 on Thursday, lagging behind a stronger Australian market. Investors digested new capital management updates from the gaming machine company. (MarketScreener) The company repurchased 176,451 shares on Wednesday, spending A$10.17 million at prices ranging from A$56.36 to A$57.89. This brings the total buyback to 11.06 million shares for A$723.7 million so far. The filing confirmed the on-market buyback program, which allows the company to buy its own stock on the exchange, will continue until March 5, 2027, with a total cap of A$1.5
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Qualcomm (QCOM) stock slips as Trump’s AI-chip tariff and RBC’s “no catalysts” call hit the tape

Qualcomm (QCOM) stock slips as Trump’s AI-chip tariff and RBC’s “no catalysts” call hit the tape

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 20:50 EST — Market closed. QUALCOMM Incorporated shares ended Wednesday down 0.5% at $164.54 and dipped a bit more in after-hours trading, following a fresh U.S. tariff ruling affecting certain AI chips that shook the semiconductor sector. Source: Finviz The late policy shock is significant since chip stocks have been reacting to tariffs and supply-chain risks as much as to earnings. Even a whiff that trade restrictions might expand beyond a limited group of products can put a ceiling on rallies, including for firms not directly targeted. Qualcomm faces a tricky backdrop. It remains heavily
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Booking Holdings (BKNG) stock slides as visa pause and China probe hit travel shares

Booking Holdings (BKNG) stock slides as visa pause and China probe hit travel shares

New York, January 14, 2026, 20:52 EST — The market has closed. Booking Holdings Inc shares slipped 2.4% on Wednesday, closing at $5,187.02. This marked their third day of losses, though they still outperformed some rivals in the travel sector. Expedia Group shares dropped 3.1%, Tripadvisor fell 7.1%, and Trip.com Group’s U.S.-listed ADRs plunged 17.1%. (MarketWatch) Selling matters now since travel stocks have become a barometer for policy risk tied to cross-border movement, beyond just consumer demand. Investors also worry regulators might crack down on fees and market dominance at online travel platforms. Booking finds itself caught in the middle
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PLS Group share price slips into weekend as Morgan Stanley and MUFG filings land

PLS Group share price slips into weekend as Morgan Stanley and MUFG filings land

7 February 2026
PLS Group shares closed at A$4.12 Friday, down 1.2% after a 3.7% drop Thursday. Morgan Stanley and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group disclosed increased voting power in the lithium miner, both citing changes dated Feb. 2. The moves came as lithium prices fell and Australian equities posted their sharpest drop in months. PLS reports interim results Feb. 19.
Commonwealth Bank share price near A$159 as CBA earnings, dividend week looms after ASX rout

Commonwealth Bank share price near A$159 as CBA earnings, dividend week looms after ASX rout

7 February 2026
Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares closed at A$158.91, down 0.23% Friday, as the S&P/ASX 200 fell 2.03% and nearly A$70 billion was wiped from the market. The bank reports half-year results and an interim dividend on Feb. 11, with shares going ex-dividend Feb. 18. CBA flagged a A$68 million provision linked to ASIC’s Better Banking review. The RBA raised rates to 3.85% on Feb. 3, with CBA passing on the increase from Feb. 13.
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