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Leadership Changes News 6 January 2026 - 17 January 2026

Caterpillar stock barely budges as CAT sets Jan. 29 earnings and rolls out a key leadership change

Caterpillar stock barely budges as CAT sets Jan. 29 earnings and rolls out a key leadership change

New York, January 16, 2026, 21:21 EST — The market has closed. Caterpillar shares edged down on Friday, slipping about 0.1% to close at $646.89. Investors digested an upcoming earnings report and news of a top executive shuffle at the heavy equipment giant. The updates arrive as the market shifts focus beyond early January’s initial trading surge. For Caterpillar, they clarify two crucial drivers for the stock: the leadership of a key business unit and management’s outlook on demand and margins. This is significant as U.S. markets shut Monday for a holiday. When trading resumes Tuesday, investors will dive back
17 January 2026
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Walmart (WMT) stock price nudges higher after-hours on CEO-in-waiting’s leadership shake-up

Walmart (WMT) stock price nudges higher after-hours on CEO-in-waiting’s leadership shake-up

New York, January 16, 2026, 16:33 EST — After-hours. Walmart Inc shares rose in after-hours trading on Friday after the retailer announced leadership changes across its biggest units ahead of a CEO transition next month. The stock was up about 0.7% at $119.70, after trading between $116.93 and $120.42 during the session. The reshuffle lands at an awkward time for anyone short on patience. Walmart is heading into a big reporting window for U.S. retailers, and investors are watching whether management can keep delivery, advertising and membership gains compounding without slipping on costs. It also puts names on the next
16 January 2026
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Coca-Cola stock edges higher as CEO switch and new digital chief land on investors’ radar

Coca-Cola stock edges higher as CEO switch and new digital chief land on investors’ radar

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 13:40 EST — Regular session Shares of The Coca-Cola Company ticked up roughly 0.3% to $70.67 on Friday, edging up from Thursday’s close at $70.48. KO has been confined to a narrow range as investors weigh the implications of a leadership shakeup that sets a CEO handover for March in motion. The timing is key as U.S. stocks have been volatile ahead of the long weekend, with funds shifting into defensive sectors such as consumer staples — favored for their reliability when uncertainty spikes. U.S. markets will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther
16 January 2026
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Singtel stock in focus after NCS CEO exit plan — what investors watch next

Singtel stock in focus after NCS CEO exit plan — what investors watch next

Singapore, Jan 16, 2026, 15:10 SGT — Regular session Shares of Singapore Telecommunications Ltd held steady at S$4.49 in mid-afternoon trading. The company’s tech services unit, NCS, announced that CEO Ng Kuo Pin will step down on April 1, with deputy CEO Sam Liew set to succeed him. (SG Investors) The leadership shift comes as Singtel pushes to focus more on faster-growing enterprise and tech services, moving beyond just mobile and broadband. Investors are particularly eyeing NCS for growth, and with the stock already reflecting more stable outcomes, execution becomes crucial. This arrives as major clients grow more selective with
16 January 2026
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GE Aerospace stock ticks up on leadership shake-up as investors eye earnings next week

GE Aerospace stock ticks up on leadership shake-up as investors eye earnings next week

New York, January 15, 2026, 14:14 EST — Market open GE Aerospace shares nudged higher Thursday following a leadership shake-up that merges its technology and operations group with the main commercial engines unit. The stock gained roughly 0.3%, reaching $319.97 in afternoon trading. The change arrives as investors zero in on execution ahead of next week’s quarterly report. The company is bringing together oversight of safety, quality, engineering, manufacturing, and aftermarket services — the areas that usually shape daily results and spark margin discussions. The aerospace sector is increasingly relying on engine services to stabilize revenue amid uneven aircraft deliveries.
15 January 2026
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Coca-Cola stock inches up after Costa Coffee sale is shelved, leadership reshuffle detailed

Coca-Cola stock inches up after Costa Coffee sale is shelved, leadership reshuffle detailed

New York, January 14, 2026, 14:29 ET — Regular session Coca-Cola shares edged up 0.4% to $71.51 in afternoon trading Wednesday, following news of leadership changes and a report that the company has put its Costa Coffee sale plans on hold. The Costa decision is significant because it leaves a troubled asset on Coca-Cola’s balance sheet just as investors demand that major consumer companies streamline their portfolios and tighten capital discipline. According to the Financial Times, bids for Costa didn’t meet Coca-Cola’s expectations, leading the company to halt the sale process for the moment. (Financial Times) This comes amid a
14 January 2026
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Meta stock dips as Zuckerberg taps Dina Powell McCormick as president — what investors watch next

Meta stock dips as Zuckerberg taps Dina Powell McCormick as president — what investors watch next

New York, January 12, 2026, 09:50 EST — Regular session. Meta Platforms, Inc. shares edged lower on Monday after the company named former Goldman Sachs executive Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chairman, a high-profile hire as the social media group pours money into artificial intelligence infrastructure. The stock was down 0.1% at $652.24, after trading between $645.26 and $656.31. The appointment matters because Meta is trying to line up capital, power and political support for what it calls multi-billion-dollar investments in compute and data centers. Mark Zuckerberg said Powell McCormick’s global relationships make her “uniquely suited” for Meta’s
12 January 2026
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Haleon PLC stock: HLN slips on India leadership move as earnings loom

Haleon PLC stock: HLN slips on India leadership move as earnings loom

London, Jan 11, 2026, 09:53 GMT — Market closed Haleon PLC shares slipped 1.2% to 367.5 pence on Friday after the consumer health group named Kedar Lele to lead its India Subcontinent operations and join its senior leadership. (MarketScreener) The reason this matters now is straightforward. India’s market for everyday health brands moves quickly, shifting based on distribution, pricing discipline, and the intensity of new product launches. This lull in company news is typical. With earnings still weeks off, investors zero in on management changes, hunting for clues about future focus and spending. Haleon’s leadership team lists Lele as a
11 January 2026
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BitMine (BMNR) stock slides as new CFO/COO named — and a key share vote is days away

BitMine (BMNR) stock slides as new CFO/COO named — and a key share vote is days away

New York, January 9, 2026, 19:58 EST — After-hours BitMine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (BMNR) shares fell 3.9% to close at $30.06 on Friday following the appointment of Young Kim as CFO and COO. Trading volume hit around 37.6 million shares. The timing is crucial. BitMine’s annual shareholder meeting is just days away, and on the agenda is a proposal to raise its authorized share count — the limit in its charter on how many shares it can issue. The vote has kept the stock on edge, as investors debate how much leeway the company aims for in equity compensation and
10 January 2026
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Merit Medical (MMSI) stock slides 8% as founder exits chair role and early Q4 revenue lands

Merit Medical (MMSI) stock slides 8% as founder exits chair role and early Q4 revenue lands

NEW YORK, Jan 9, 2026, 14:49 EST — Regular session Merit Medical Systems, Inc. shares were down about 8.1% at $85.66 on Friday afternoon, after the Nasdaq-listed medical device maker released preliminary fourth-quarter revenue and confirmed a change at the top of its board. The stock hit a session low of $84.75. Merit said late Thursday its board appointed longtime director F. Ann Millner as chair, effective Jan. 5, after founder Fred P. Lampropoulos resigned as a director and chair on Jan. 4. The company also projected preliminary unaudited fourth-quarter revenue of about $389 million to $395 million and said
9 January 2026
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Why SGX shares are rising today: Singapore Exchange names new risk chief ahead of Feb results

Why SGX shares are rising today: Singapore Exchange names new risk chief ahead of Feb results

Singapore, Jan 7, 2026, 15:30 SGT — Regular session Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX:S68) shares rose about 0.9% to S$17.69 in afternoon trade on Wednesday after the exchange disclosed a change at the top of its risk function. Chief Risk Officer Agnes Koh will step down on March 31, with deputy Ivan Han set to take over on April 1, filings showed. ShareInvestor The risk role matters at an exchange operator because it sits at the centre of how trades get cleared and settled. SGX runs clearing houses that stand between buyers and sellers in derivatives, taking on counterparty risk so
7 January 2026
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AIG stock drops 6% after CEO Zaffino flags mid-2026 exit, Andersen named CEO-elect

AIG stock drops 6% after CEO Zaffino flags mid-2026 exit, Andersen named CEO-elect

New York, Jan 6, 2026, 14:41 EST — Regular session American International Group shares fell on Tuesday after the insurer said Chief Executive Peter Zaffino plans to retire by mid-2026 and move to executive chair, with former Aon president Eric Andersen lined up as successor. AIG stock was down 6.2% at $79.13 in afternoon trade. Reuters The leadership change lands at a delicate moment for AIG, which has leaned on tighter underwriting and capital returns to win back investors after years of uneven results. A sudden shift at the top can matter as much as an earnings miss if markets
6 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:26 AM EST Dollar Dips as Stocks Rally and US Data Influences Fed Rate Expectations February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST. The **dollar index** fell 0.17%, pressured by a rebound in equity markets reducing demand for the safe-haven currency. Weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data raised the odds of a Fed rate cut to 18% for March, though consumer sentiment improved to a six-month high, limiting losses. Hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic emphasized maintaining restrictive monetary policy. The dollar faces medium-term weakness amid expectations for rate cuts
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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