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NYSE:DOW News 17 January 2026 - 22 January 2026

Dow stock steadies in premarket after a near-7% jump, with earnings next week in focus

Dow stock steadies in premarket after a near-7% jump, with earnings next week in focus

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 07:32 EST — Premarket Shares of Dow Inc (NYSE: DOW) edged higher by roughly 0.5% in early trading Thursday, hitting $28.56. The stock had jumped 6.9% in the previous session, closing at $28.41. (Yahoo Finance) The move is significant since the Dow serves as a key indicator of industrial demand. This week, the index has…
22 January 2026
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Basic materials stocks face a copper reality check after the long weekend as XLB slips

Basic materials stocks face a copper reality check after the long weekend as XLB slips

cNEW YORK, Jan 17, 2026, 14:40 ET — Market closed. Basic materials stocks slipped to finish the week, with the Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) dropping 0.6% on Friday. The S&P 500 Materials sector index also edged lower, falling 0.44%. (Investing) This shift is significant since the sector has heavily relied on copper’s rally, which just faltered. Prices slipped…
17 January 2026
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  • Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Gains 17% in 12 Months, Faces High Valuation Concerns
    January 22, 2026, 11:24 AM EST. The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) delivered a strong 17% total return over the past year, reflecting solid U.S. economic growth and the power of 500 leading companies. Over the past decade, VOO's annualized return reached about 15.9%, helped by low interest rates, tech sector dominance, and a surge in passive investing. However, market experts warn of stretched valuations, with the cyclically adjusted price-to-earnings (CAPE) ratio hitting 40.8, a level only seen during the 1999-2000 dot-com boom. This metric signals potential pressure on future returns, suggesting the ETF may face headwinds if valuations normalize.
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