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Market Trends News 25 January 2026 - 26 January 2026

3i Group share price slips after RBC downgrade, with Jan 29 update in focus

3i Group share price slips after RBC downgrade, with Jan 29 update in focus

3i Group shares fell 1.8% to 3,231 pence in early London trading after RBC Capital Markets downgraded the stock to “underperform.” The drop comes ahead of 3i’s third-quarter update on Jan. 29, with investors focused on performance at its main asset, Action. The shares remain well below their October 2025 high.
26 January 2026
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CNMC Goldmine share price jumps nearly 12% as gold breaks $5,000 — what SGX traders are watching

CNMC Goldmine share price jumps nearly 12% as gold breaks $5,000 — what SGX traders are watching

CNMC Goldmine shares jumped 11.9% to S$1.41 in Singapore afternoon trading, hitting a new 52-week high as spot gold surged above $5,000 an ounce. Turnover in CNMC reached 17.28 million shares. Gold prices hit a record $5,092.71 before easing, driven by safe-haven demand and a weaker dollar. Traders are watching the upcoming U.S. Federal Reserve meeting for further signals.
26 January 2026
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Gold breaks $5,000: India 22K, 24K gold rates and silver prices spike ahead of Budget

Gold breaks $5,000: India 22K, 24K gold rates and silver prices spike ahead of Budget

Gold prices broke $5,000 an ounce Monday, hitting $5,092.71 in overseas trading. MCX gold futures in India reached a record ₹1,59,226 per 10 grams last week, while silver futures surged to ₹3,34,600 per kg. Indian bullion markets remained closed for Republic Day, but traders are bracing for volatility ahead of the Feb. 1 budget and U.S. policy signals.
26 January 2026
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Silan Microelectronics stock slides in Shanghai as chip trade turns choppy — what investors watch next

Silan Microelectronics stock slides in Shanghai as chip trade turns choppy — what investors watch next

Hangzhou Silan Microelectronics’ A shares fell 2.8% to 30.78 yuan in Shanghai Monday morning, wiping out last week’s chip sector gains. The CSI semiconductor materials and equipment index dropped 4.6% by 9:55 a.m., while some sector ETFs saw net inflows. Hong Kong chip stocks, including SMIC and Hua Hong, also declined early in the session. Investors await Silan’s results update as sector rotation pressures growth stocks.
26 January 2026
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Singapore stocks hit a record as UOB, OCBC rally — and SGX’s lot-size cut plan is back in play

Singapore stocks hit a record as UOB, OCBC rally — and SGX’s lot-size cut plan is back in play

Singapore’s Straits Times Index closed at a record 4,891.45, lifted by gains in UOB and OCBC. SGX is seeking feedback on cutting board lot sizes to lower the minimum cash needed for higher-priced stocks, with changes eyed by mid-2026. Investors await MAS’s policy update on Jan 29 to see if the rally extends beyond banks.
26 January 2026
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Amkor stock slides 5% into Monday as chip mood turns — here’s what to watch next

Amkor stock slides 5% into Monday as chip mood turns — here’s what to watch next

Amkor Technology shares fell 5.2% to $49.71 Friday, tracking a broader chip sector slump after Intel’s weak outlook. The drop came ahead of the Federal Reserve’s Jan. 28 rate decision and a wave of Big Tech earnings. Amkor will report fourth-quarter and full-year results on Feb. 9. The company is expanding its Arizona facility, raising investment to $7 billion.
26 January 2026
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Piotech Class A stock in focus: Friday jump, Big Fund trim and Monday meeting ahead

Piotech Class A stock in focus: Friday jump, Big Fund trim and Monday meeting ahead

Piotech shares closed Friday at 376.03 yuan, up 3.3%, after the National Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund cut its stake to 16.86% via block trades. Shareholders meet Jan. 26 in Shenyang to vote on board changes, including a new director. The fund’s share sale remains unfinished. Traders are watching for further selling and the stock’s reaction when Shanghai reopens Monday.
26 January 2026
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Shopify stock price holds near $138 after Friday close — what to watch before Monday

Shopify stock price holds near $138 after Friday close — what to watch before Monday

Shopify shares closed at $137.89 Friday after a volatile week, trading between $134.65 and $139.89 on volume of 9.6 million. The stock remains down 24% from its 52-week high. U.S. consumer sentiment edged up, but inflation expectations fell to 4.0%. Shopify recently announced an AI partnership with Google and expects fourth-quarter revenue growth in the mid-to-high twenties.
25 January 2026
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BlackRock stock: 3 things to watch for BLK before Monday’s open

BlackRock stock: 3 things to watch for BLK before Monday’s open

BlackRock shares fell 0.86% to $1,129.91 at Friday’s close amid broad financial sector declines. Analyst Mikhail Paramonov upgraded the stock to “Buy” with a $1,364 target. An insider filing showed officer J. Richard Kushel plans to sell 20,000 shares. Rick Rieder’s odds as next Fed chair rose sharply on Polymarket as speculation intensified.
25 January 2026
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Natural gas prices surged this week — what could move Henry Hub next

Natural gas prices surged this week — what could move Henry Hub next

U.S. Henry Hub natural gas futures closed at $5.275 per mmBtu Friday, up 4.6%, as traders braced for Winter Storm Fern and possible supply disruptions. Spot power prices on PJM’s grid topped $3,000 per megawatt-hour. Nearly 3 Bcf per day of gas output was frozen by Friday, with more disruptions expected Jan. 26. EIA reported storage at 3,065 Bcf, about 6% above the five-year average.
25 January 2026
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Intel’s brutal Friday drop and Nvidia’s China trip: what to watch in semiconductor stocks next week

Intel’s brutal Friday drop and Nvidia’s China trip: what to watch in semiconductor stocks next week

Intel shares plunged 17% to $45.07 Friday after a weak outlook, erasing over $35 billion in value and dragging chip stocks lower. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was in China as authorities weigh approval of its H200 AI chip. The iShares Semiconductor ETF fell 1.1%. Traders watch for further selling and await big tech earnings next week.
25 January 2026
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Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

7 February 2026
Corning shares jumped 8.3% to a record $122.16 Friday, gaining 11% over two sessions amid strong demand for AI infrastructure stocks. The move follows a $6 billion optical fiber deal with Meta and upgraded company forecasts. Shares traded as high as $122.56 and rose 0.6% after hours. COO Avery Nelson sold 1,894 shares for tax withholding, retaining 66,050.
PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

7 February 2026
PepsiCo priced €2.5 billion in euro notes across four maturities, with settlement set for Feb. 11, according to an SEC filing. The company plans to use proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repaying commercial paper. Shares closed at $170.49 Friday, up 1.8%. PepsiCo is also cutting U.S. snack prices by up to 15% after consumer pushback.
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