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Market Trends News 16 January 2026 - 17 January 2026

Novo Nordisk stock jumps on Wegovy pill scripts and UK high-dose nod — what to watch next week

Novo Nordisk stock jumps on Wegovy pill scripts and UK high-dose nod — what to watch next week

Copenhagen, Jan 17, 2026, 10:59 CET — Market closed. Novo Nordisk shares gained 6.5% on Friday, closing at 388.9 Danish crowns, positioning the stock for a notable open Monday. In New York, the company’s ADRs jumped 9.1% to finish at $62.33. (Investing) This move is crucial as investors seek confirmation that Novo’s new Wegovy pill will maintain its first-to-market advantage…
17 January 2026
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Legal & General stock slips — the UK data calendar that could move LGEN next week

Legal & General stock slips — the UK data calendar that could move LGEN next week

London, Jan 17, 2026, 09:30 (GMT) — Market closed. Legal & General Group Plc (LGEN.L) shares ended Friday at 265.8 pence, down 0.3 pence, or 0.11%, from the prior close. With the London market closed over the weekend, investors are left to digest broader economic cues ahead of Monday’s session. (Hargreaves Lansdown) The dip is slight, yet the setup feels…
17 January 2026
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3i Group share price swings on Action France sales signal — what to watch before Monday

3i Group share price swings on Action France sales signal — what to watch before Monday

London, Jan 17, 2026, 08:34 GMT — Market closed. 3i Group (III.L) shares ended Friday at 3,361 pence, up 20 pence, or 0.6%, from Thursday’s close after trading between 3,316 and 3,395 pence. With London markets shut for the weekend, traders will test Monday whether the bounce has legs. (Investing) The spark came on Thursday. UBS data pointed to a…
17 January 2026
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iFAST share price climbs again as SGX shuts for weekend — what to watch next

iFAST share price climbs again as SGX shuts for weekend — what to watch next

Singapore, Jan 17, 2026, 15:23 SGT — The market has closed. iFAST Corporation’s shares closed Friday up 1.7% at S$10.17, having fluctuated between S$9.82 and S$10.22 during the session. Roughly 2.75 million shares were traded. (iFast Corporation) The market is closed, shifting focus to upcoming events instead of past moves. iFAST plans to release unaudited financial results for the year…
17 January 2026
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U.S. Mint pulls silver collectible coins from sale as prices surge past $90 — what buyers should watch

U.S. Mint pulls silver collectible coins from sale as prices surge past $90 — what buyers should watch

WASHINGTON, Jan 16, 2026, 20:24 EST The U.S. Mint has pulled certain silver numismatic (collectible) items from the market temporarily as it reassesses pricing, pointing to “rapidly rising metal costs,” a notice flagged in an FXStreet analysis shows. Fxstreet The move comes as the market shows signs of nervousness. Silver’s recent rally has attracted new retail investors, while sudden price…
17 January 2026
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AI Stocks This Week: TSMC’s $56B Spending Plan Lifts Chip Names as New U.S. Tariffs Bite

AI Stocks This Week: TSMC’s $56B Spending Plan Lifts Chip Names as New U.S. Tariffs Bite

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 19:19 EST Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co set the tone for AI-linked stocks this week after the chipmaker forecast 2026 revenue would rise nearly 30% and put 2026 capital spending, or capex, at $52 billion to $56 billion, underscoring demand for processors used to train and run AI systems. Chief Executive C.C. Wei also pointed to…
17 January 2026
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Intuit stock drops again after TurboTax NYC push as Jefferies calls the slide “overdone”

Intuit stock drops again after TurboTax NYC push as Jefferies calls the slide “overdone”

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 18:37 ET — After-hours Intuit Inc shares dropped 1.7% on Friday to close at $545.29, marking their sixth consecutive day of losses, then held steady in after-hours trading. The TurboTax and QuickBooks parent saw intraday swings between $535.15 and $555.79, now sitting roughly 33% below its 52-week peak reached on July 30. Trading volume hit…
17 January 2026
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Adobe stock slides again after annual report filing; what investors watch next

Adobe stock slides again after annual report filing; what investors watch next

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 18:24 EST — After-hours Adobe (ADBE.O) shares slipped once more on Friday, closing 2.6% lower. In after-hours trading, the stock was last seen at $296.12. The decline followed the software maker’s filing of its annual report the previous day, a detailed document investors scrutinize to uncover the nuances behind management’s growth claims and potential risks.…
17 January 2026
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Silver price today falls back under $90 after record run as traders brace for Fed

Silver price today falls back under $90 after record run as traders brace for Fed

New York, January 16, 2026, 17:11 (EST) — After-hours Silver prices slid on Friday, cooling after a run that pushed the metal to fresh records this week. The pullback left silver trading back under $90 an ounce into the U.S. holiday weekend. Spot silver was down 2.9% at $89.65 an ounce by early afternoon New York time, but it was…
16 January 2026
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Exxon stock ticks up as Trinidad deepwater plans surface, but oil’s drop keeps traders cautious

Exxon stock ticks up as Trinidad deepwater plans surface, but oil’s drop keeps traders cautious

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 12:24 PM EST — Regular session Exxon Mobil shares inched higher on Friday, rising roughly 0.5% to $129.72 by midday. Investors balanced new exploration efforts against a dip in crude prices. Oil prices have been jittery, shifting with every geopolitical twist. The energy sector could easily flip on a single headline. On Friday, crude slipped…
16 January 2026
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Ondas (ONDS) stock price swings after investor day lifts 2026 revenue target

Ondas (ONDS) stock price swings after investor day lifts 2026 revenue target

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 11:31 AM EST — Regular session Shares of Ondas Holdings Inc slipped 1.8% to $12.59 in late morning trading on Friday. The company raised its 2026 revenue guidance to a range of $170 million to $180 million ahead of an investor day webcast. Ondas also flagged preliminary 2025 revenue between $47.6 million and $49.6 million,…
16 January 2026
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Kalshi’s $100 Million “Combos” Ignite a Parlay Race With Polymarket in U.S. Sports Betting

Kalshi’s $100 Million “Combos” Ignite a Parlay Race With Polymarket in U.S. Sports Betting

New York, January 16, 2026, 08:34 EST Kalshi revealed its new “Combos” product for multi-leg sports bets hit over $100 million in trading volume in just one week—a rare peek into the rapid growth of prediction markets in sports. Parlays, which pay out only if every leg wins, made up 63% of New Jersey’s online sports betting revenue through October.…
16 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Johnson & Johnson and Merck: Two Healthcare Stocks to Hold for 20 Years
    January 23, 2026, 1:21 PM EST. Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and Merck (MRK) stand out as durable picks for long-term investors, driven by strong healthcare franchises. Merck's oncology focus, led by its blockbuster cancer drug Keytruda, positions it for continued sales growth despite looming patent expiration in 2028. The company also expands with new approvals and formulations to sustain momentum. Johnson & Johnson benefits from a diversified portfolio across pharmaceuticals and medical devices, consistently delivering revenue and earnings, even amid challenges. Both stocks offer attractive dividend yields - Merck at 3.1% with nearly doubling payouts historically, and Johnson & Johnson at 2.35%. Their scale, innovation, and dividend track records make them solid candidates for wealth accumulation over two decades, despite short-term volatility.
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