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Market Analysis News 18 January 2026

Quantum computing stocks stir again as IonQ jumps; what investors watch into Tuesday

Quantum computing stocks stir again as IonQ jumps; what investors watch into Tuesday

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 12:48 (EST) — Market closed. Quantum computing stocks wrapped up the last U.S. session with gains, led by IonQ despite a mostly flat Wall Street ahead of the long weekend. IonQ jumped 6.8% to close at $50.80. Rigetti climbed 3.7% to $25.62, Quantum Computing Inc added 4.0% to $12.70, and D-Wave edged up 0.5% to $28.83. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq each dipped 0.06%. (Reuters) Monday’s market closure for Martin Luther King Jr. Day means trading picks back up Tuesday, a combo that often shrinks liquidity and amplifies swings in volatile names. Quantum stocks
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XRP price slips to $2.05 as U.S. markets head into a holiday — what traders are watching next

XRP price slips to $2.05 as U.S. markets head into a holiday — what traders are watching next

New York, January 18, 2026, 12:24 EST — The market has closed. XRP dipped on Sunday, ending near $2.0507, down roughly 1.4% after trading between $2.0463 and $2.0674. Bitcoin slipped about 0.2%, while ether edged up around 0.4%, putting XRP behind other large-cap cryptos. (Investing.com) The shift comes just before a U.S. holiday, with NYSE markets shut on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Crypto, which never pauses, faces a different challenge: U.S. cash-market desks fall silent, setting the stage for potentially sharper price swings when trading resumes Tuesday. (New York Stock Exchange) The next key date is Davos.
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Silver price hovers near $90 after Friday slide as traders brace for Fed, dollar

Silver price hovers near $90 after Friday slide as traders brace for Fed, dollar

NEW YORK, Jan 18, 2026, 12:17 EST — Market closed Silver prices started the week weaker following a steep drop on Friday, as investors took profits after a historic rally. U.S. markets are closed Sunday and Monday for a holiday, setting up the next session for potentially thinner liquidity and bigger price swings. The move is crucial now as silver behaves like a rapid macro play — it rallies on rising hopes for rate cuts and falls when the dollar and bond yields gain ground. Plus, its industrial demand angle often magnifies these shifts. Spot silver, for immediate delivery, last
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Bitcoin steadies near $95K after ETF outflows and U.S. crypto bill delay; week ahead in focus

Bitcoin steadies near $95K after ETF outflows and U.S. crypto bill delay; week ahead in focus

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 12:21 EST — Market closed. Bitcoin hovered near $95,000 on Sunday, stabilizing following a pullback late last week that affected segments of the crypto market. The top cryptocurrency last traded at $95,181, fluctuating between $94,850 and $95,423. The pause is significant as U.S. trading will be light and driven by headlines, with markets closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Crypto never sleeps, but its price moves tend to track U.S. interest rates and investor risk appetite once Wall Street reopens. (Kiplinger) Bitcoin has returned close to a price point that’s repeatedly caused setbacks
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ICBC A-share price in focus: China’s margin clamp and PBOC signals set up Monday’s open

ICBC A-share price in focus: China’s margin clamp and PBOC signals set up Monday’s open

Shanghai, January 19, 2026, 00:19 CST — Market closed. Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) Class A shares fell 0.9% to close at 7.61 yuan on Friday, fluctuating between 7.58 and 7.68 yuan during the day. The state-owned lender’s stock still draws attention with a dividend yield near 4%, appealing to defensive investors despite ongoing policy uncertainties. (aastocks.com) Monday’s open is key as the policy scene grows louder. Regulators want to rein in leverage but avoid crashing the rally. Meanwhile, big state banks often act as a gauge—showing if investors are shifting toward safer bets or pulling back on
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MARA stock jumps 6.6% as bitcoin miners rally on Riot’s AMD data-center lease heading into MLK market holiday

MARA stock jumps 6.6% as bitcoin miners rally on Riot’s AMD data-center lease heading into MLK market holiday

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 08:48 EST — Market closed MARA Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: MARA) shares climbed 6.6% on Friday, closing at $11.36. The bitcoin miner continued its volatile January streak, with investors snapping up crypto-linked stocks ahead of the weekend. The bounce is significant as miners are shifting from being seen as steady industrial players to fast-moving proxies for bitcoin, now with an added twist: investors are betting on data-center and AI-related revenue streams. That dynamic can flip fast once a major deal drops. U.S. stock markets remain closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The
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Voyager Technologies (VOYG) stock jumps 6.7% — what to know before Tuesday’s reopen

Voyager Technologies (VOYG) stock jumps 6.7% — what to know before Tuesday’s reopen

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 08:39 EST — Market closed Voyager Technologies shares climbed 6.7% to $35.38 on Friday, hitting a peak of $35.93 during the session with over 2 million shares changing hands. After-hours trading, which starts after the 4 p.m. close, showed little movement, with the stock holding at $35.53. (StockAnalysis) Voyager remains in the spotlight as the holiday-shortened week approaches. U.S. stock markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and resume trading Tuesday. (New York Stock Exchange) That’s key for a stock like VOYG, which has seen sharp swings since it debuted. The
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IonQ stock jumps nearly 7% into a long weekend — what to watch for IONQ shares next

IonQ stock jumps nearly 7% into a long weekend — what to watch for IONQ shares next

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 08:34 EST — Market closed Shares of IonQ (IONQ.N) rebounded Friday, climbing 6.8% to close at $50.80. The gain wiped out a sharp drop from the previous day, as investors returned to quantum-computing stocks following a volatile week. (IonQ Investor Relations) The rebound is significant since IonQ has been behaving like a high-beta stand-in for risk appetite. With U.S. markets closed for the holiday, there’s no fast way to recalibrate if sentiment turns. This comes early in earnings season, when wild moves in tech and small caps often ripple through thinly-traded, momentum-heavy shares. The following
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Legence stock jumps 7% to $49.59 — what to watch for LGN after the long weekend

Legence stock jumps 7% to $49.59 — what to watch for LGN after the long weekend

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 08:27 EST — Market closed Legence Corp shares surged 7.1% on Friday, closing at $49.59 and bringing the Nasdaq-listed building-systems contractor close to its 52-week peak of $50.20. The stock gained further in after-hours trading, according to market data. (StockAnalysis) The timing is crucial since U.S. stock markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, reopening Tuesday. This squeezes the upcoming price signals into just a couple of sessions. (Nasdaq) Legence’s jump stood out amid a stronger showing in related industrial stocks. EMCOR Group climbed roughly 2.5% on Friday, Comfort Systems added
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Bloom Energy stock price near $150: why BE surged and what to watch before Tuesday’s reopen

Bloom Energy stock price near $150: why BE surged and what to watch before Tuesday’s reopen

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 08:13 EST — The market has closed. Bloom Energy Corporation shares ended Friday at $149.50, gaining $10.33 or 7.4%, after hitting an intraday high of $150.65. This marked the final close before the U.S. markets closed for the weekend and the Monday holiday. The market ended on a jittery note. U.S. stocks closed nearly unchanged Friday ahead of the long weekend, with investors holding back as the session wound down, Reuters reported. “Finishing the week flat, with the S&P 500 still just shy of 7,000 — most investors will see that as a win,” said
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Super Micro Computer stock jumps 11% — what to watch after the MLK market shutdown

Super Micro Computer stock jumps 11% — what to watch after the MLK market shutdown

New York, January 18, 2026, 07:32 EST — Market closed Super Micro Computer shares jumped roughly 11% on Friday, closing at $32.64. The stock fluctuated between $29.62 and $32.97 amid heavy volume, with around 79 million shares traded. The bounce is crucial since Super Micro has become a quick barometer for investor sentiment on AI data center spending. With U.S. stock and options markets closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all the positioning pressure now moves into Tuesday’s reopening. (NASDAQ Trader) Friday’s surge followed a wider rally in chip-related stocks, sparked by Taiwan Semiconductor’s earnings and capital expenditure
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IREN Limited stock price jumps 11% on Friday — what to watch after the MLK Day market break

IREN Limited stock price jumps 11% on Friday — what to watch after the MLK Day market break

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 07:38 EST — Market closed Shares of IREN Limited surged 11.4% on Friday, finishing at $57.82. In after-hours trading, they edged up another 0.8% following the 4 p.m. close. (StockAnalysis) The stock faces an extended break this time. U.S. markets will be shut on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Trading picks back up Tuesday. (Nasdaq) This is significant for IREN, which straddles two volatile sectors — crypto and artificial intelligence. Bitcoin hovered near $95,073 on Sunday, showing little movement. Analyst moves played a role as well. On Jan. 13, H.C. Wainwright & Co
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Stock Market Today

Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Macquarie Group shares fell 2.17% to A$207.83 Friday, marking a third straight decline as the ASX 200 slid 2%. Australia’s regulator trimmed liquidity requirements for Macquarie Bank after improvements in controls. Macquarie Asset Management announced two UK utility deals, including full ownership of Last Mile Infrastructure and the purchase of Energy Assets Group. Investors await Tuesday’s operational briefing.
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, 1:05 AM EST Crude Oil Prices Rise on Dollar Weakness, Geopolitical Tensions February 7, 2026, 12:52 AM EST. Crude oil prices edged higher on Friday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East. March WTI crude gained 0.41%, rebounding from early losses, while gasoline prices rose 1.38%. Doubts over a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal loom after reports of Iran's refusal to halt uranium enrichment, raising the risk of military action and potential disruption of vital shipping routes. Additionally, a surge in U.S. consumer
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.
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