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Investment News News 15 January 2026 - 16 January 2026

Wesfarmers share price ticks higher after ASX close — what could move ASX:WES next week

Wesfarmers share price ticks higher after ASX close — what could move ASX:WES next week

Sydney, Jan 16, 2026, 17:31 AEDT — After-hours Wesfarmers Ltd (WES.AX) shares closed Friday 0.3% higher at A$83.21. The stock fluctuated between A$82.21 and A$83.24, with around 1.5 million shares changing hands. (StockAnalysis) The move was modest. Investors are already eyeing the weekend ahead. Wesfarmers’ half-year results will be the next key gauge of demand across its major retail chains…
16 January 2026
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BHP share price slips after Pilbara tie-up with Rio Tinto as China iron ore signals stay mixed

BHP share price slips after Pilbara tie-up with Rio Tinto as China iron ore signals stay mixed

Sydney, Jan 16, 2026, 16:48 AEDT — Market closed BHP Group Ltd’s shares slipped on Friday, reversing some of Thursday’s gains. The stock closed around 1.1% lower at A$48.85, after having climbed 2.6% the previous day. (Investing) The market dipped as fresh supply-side news in iron ore — still the sector’s cash cow — hit. Rio Tinto announced a partnership…
16 January 2026
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Northern Star share price slips as gold cools, with ASX:NST in focus ahead of next week’s update

Northern Star share price slips as gold cools, with ASX:NST in focus ahead of next week’s update

Sydney, Jan 16, 2026, 16:48 AEDT — Market closed. Northern Star Resources Ltd shares dropped 1.0% on Friday, closing at A$26.83, after trading between A$26.57 and A$27.66, according to data from Investing.com. Volume hit around 5.5 million shares. (Investing) The pullback saw the Australian gold miner underperform the stronger local market, as investors continue to view the stock as a…
16 January 2026
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Chevron (CVX) stock slips as oil drops 4% — and a Venezuela license decision is in focus

Chevron (CVX) stock slips as oil drops 4% — and a Venezuela license decision is in focus

NEW YORK, Jan 15, 2026, 21:51 (EST) — Market closed Chevron Corp (CVX) shares slipped roughly 0.6% to $166.16 Thursday as oil prices dropped about 4%, easing concerns over a potential Iran supply disruption. Phil Flynn, senior analyst at Price Futures Group, noted the shift from a “high likelihood … to a low likelihood,” citing how geopolitical tensions quickly cooled…
16 January 2026
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Qualcomm (QCOM) stock drops again despite Volkswagen deal talk — what’s next before earnings

Qualcomm (QCOM) stock drops again despite Volkswagen deal talk — what’s next before earnings

New York, January 15, 2026, 20:52 EST — Market closed. Qualcomm shares dropped 1.9% on Thursday, closing at $161.39. This marks the chipmaker’s fifth day in a row of declines, trailing a mostly steady U.S. market. The S&P 500 gained 0.26%, and the Dow rose 0.60%. Qualcomm fell behind rivals like Nvidia and Broadcom, while Intel also slipped. (MarketWatch) The…
16 January 2026
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Coherent (COHR) stock jumps after-hours as new laser gear lands ahead of Photonics West

Coherent (COHR) stock jumps after-hours as new laser gear lands ahead of Photonics West

New York, January 15, 2026, 19:30 (EST) — After-hours Coherent Corp shares rose in after-hours trading on Thursday, holding onto a strong session that pushed the stock as high as $210.89 before it eased back. The shares were last up 6.4% at $195.96, with about 7.0 million shares traded. The move matters because investors have been piling into names tied…
16 January 2026
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Johnson & Johnson stock price edges higher after hours as Tecvayli data and earnings loom

Johnson & Johnson stock price edges higher after hours as Tecvayli data and earnings loom

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 19:27 EST — After-hours Johnson & Johnson shares (JNJ.N) rose about 0.5% in after-hours trading on Thursday to $219.57, after swinging between $215.93 and $219.73 during the regular session. The healthcare conglomerate is set to report fourth-quarter results on Jan. 21, with Chief Executive Joaquin Duato and Chief Financial Officer Joseph Wolk scheduled to lead…
16 January 2026
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AMAT stock jumps after TSMC ups spending plan; Barclays upgrade adds lift

AMAT stock jumps after TSMC ups spending plan; Barclays upgrade adds lift

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 16:58 EST — After-hours Applied Materials, Inc. shares jumped 5.7% to $319.08 in after-hours Thursday, building on a strong rally during the regular session as chipmaking-equipment stocks rallied on new indications of increased spending in 2026. This shift is significant since investors see toolmakers as a direct indicator of chipmakers’ plans for capacity expansion, particularly…
15 January 2026
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Merck stock slips as FDA fast-track delays grab attention ahead of Feb. 3 earnings

Merck stock slips as FDA fast-track delays grab attention ahead of Feb. 3 earnings

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 13:56 EST — Regular session Shares of Merck & Co slipped 0.2% to $110.75 on Thursday, fluctuating within a range of $108.48 to $111.06 during the day. The shift arrives as investors adjust their outlook on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s new fast-track review process. Initially marketed as a shortcut, the effort is already…
15 January 2026
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Morgan Stanley stock jumps nearly 6% after earnings beat and dividend lift

Morgan Stanley stock jumps nearly 6% after earnings beat and dividend lift

New York, January 15, 2026, 13:12 ET — Regular session. Morgan Stanley shares climbed 5.9% to $191.39 in Thursday afternoon trading, swinging between $178.70 and $191.94 as investors digested the bank’s quarterly results. (SEC) The report arrives just as bank earnings season morphs into a fast-paced test of whether dealmaking is truly rebounding or merely surged late last year. For…
15 January 2026
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Lockheed Martin stock today: UBS lifts target to $580 as defense investors shift focus to budgets and earnings

Lockheed Martin stock today: UBS lifts target to $580 as defense investors shift focus to budgets and earnings

New York, January 15, 2026, 13:08 ET — Regular session underway. Lockheed Martin (LMT) shares edged up roughly 0.1% to $573.37 Thursday. UBS lifted its price target on the defense giant to $580 from $513 but maintained a Neutral rating. (GuruFocus) UBS analyst Gavin Parsons noted in a research brief that defense stocks might move less on upcoming quarterly results…
15 January 2026
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Texas Instruments stock slips despite chip rally as Barclays, Wells Fargo and Citi reset targets

Texas Instruments stock slips despite chip rally as Barclays, Wells Fargo and Citi reset targets

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 12:53 (EST) — Regular session Texas Instruments (TXN) shares dropped 0.8% to $191.87 by midday Thursday, while the VanEck Semiconductor ETF climbed over 3%. The divergence is significant as Wall Street recalibrates its outlook for chip sector performance in 2026. Texas Instruments, linked more to steady demand in everyday electronics than to flashy AI hardware,…
15 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Jim Cramer's Top 10 Market Watch Points for Wednesday, Feb 4
    February 4, 2026, 9:22 AM EST. Jim Cramer highlights key market themes for Wednesday. The S&P 500 edged higher amid subdued U.S. jobs data. Enterprise software stocks like Salesforce faced pressure over AI concerns. Private equity firms KKR and Blackstone are vulnerable to AI competitor Anthropic's business services. Nvidia is reportedly close to a $20 billion investment in OpenAI, reinforcing its AI commitment. Advanced Micro Devices' shares fell 10% despite strong earnings and guidance, raising doubts about market expectations. Eli Lilly surged 8.5% after beating earnings driven by GLP-1 drug demand, shaking off competitor fears. Chipotle dropped over 6% on weak sales and traffic forecasts, prompting price target cuts. GE Vernova received an upgrade with a higher price target, boosted by the energy infrastructure cycle.
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