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Personal Finance News 15 January 2026 - 26 January 2026

Mortgage Rates Today Hold Near 6.1% Ahead of Fed Decision — What Borrowers and Rocket Stock Watch Next

Mortgage Rates Today Hold Near 6.1% Ahead of Fed Decision — What Borrowers and Rocket Stock Watch Next

New York, Jan 26, 2026, 06:22 EST — Premarket U.S. mortgage rates remained steady early Monday, staying just above 6% for many borrowers. Treasury yields dipped slightly as investors turned their focus to the Federal Reserve’s upcoming decision this week. Timing is crucial. The housing market is squeezed by limited supply and stretched affordability, so even slight shifts in borrowing…
Tax Season 2026 Starts Jan. 26: New IRS Deductions, Deadlines and the End of Direct File

Tax Season 2026 Starts Jan. 26: New IRS Deductions, Deadlines and the End of Direct File

WASHINGTON, Jan 25, 2026, 07:16 EST U.S. taxpayers can begin submitting their 2025 federal income tax returns starting Monday as the IRS kicks off a filing season marked by updated tax laws and revamped forms. “The Internal Revenue Service is ready to help taxpayers meet their tax filing and payment obligations,” said IRS Chief Executive Officer Frank Bisignano. Irs The…
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Intuit stock rises again as tax season nears; KeyBanc trims target for TurboTax owner

Intuit stock rises again as tax season nears; KeyBanc trims target for TurboTax owner

New York, Jan 23, 2026, 12:44 PM EST — Regular session Intuit shares jumped roughly 2.5% on Friday, beating the broader market ahead of next week’s U.S. tax-filing season kickoff. This shift is crucial since the period around the IRS opening day usually shapes demand for consumer tax software and paid assistance — a major profit driver for Intuit’s TurboTax…
Charles Schwab stock climbs as record client inflows lift SCHW after earnings

Charles Schwab stock climbs as record client inflows lift SCHW after earnings

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 14:26 EST — Regular session Shares of The Charles Schwab Corporation climbed roughly 2.3%, hitting $104.15 during Thursday afternoon trading. The stock extended its rally following the firm’s report of record quarterly client inflows in its latest earnings release. This move is significant since Schwab acts as a bellwether for retail trading and client cash…
Canada debt survey: 71% expect cost of living to worsen in 2026, MNP index shows

Canada debt survey: 71% expect cost of living to worsen in 2026, MNP index shows

Toronto, January 21, 2026, 06:42 EST Canadians are heading into 2026 bracing for tougher times, with 71% expecting their cost-of-living pressures to worsen, according to the latest Consumer Debt Index from insolvency firm MNP. The data also revealed that 41% are just $200 away from missing bill payments—a state the report terms “financial insolvency.” Nearly 60% responded by taking action,…
Intuit stock sinks for a 7th day — what to watch before TurboTax’s biggest weeks

Intuit stock sinks for a 7th day — what to watch before TurboTax’s biggest weeks

New York, January 20, 2026, 19:58 EST — After-hours Intuit Inc (INTU.O) fell 3% to $528.95 in Tuesday’s session, its seventh straight decline, as a broad selloff knocked the S&P 500 down 2.06%. Volume in the stock topped its 50-day average, and the close was Intuit’s lowest since Nov. 10, 2023, according to Dow Jones Market Data. (MarketWatch) The timing…
CRA locks in the 2026 TFSA limit at C$7,000 — and warns your room number may be wrong for months

CRA locks in the 2026 TFSA limit at C$7,000 — and warns your room number may be wrong for months

OTTAWA, Jan 18, 2026, 03:47 EST Canada’s tax authority set the 2026 Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) limit at C$7,000, but urged savers to confirm their own contribution room before adding funds. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) cautioned that its online records might not be fully up to date. According to the CRA, TFSA data from 2025 won’t be finalized until…
EPFO’s UPI withdrawal plan could roll out by April — plus “Suvidha” helpers to fix PF snags

EPFO’s UPI withdrawal plan could roll out by April — plus “Suvidha” helpers to fix PF snags

New Delhi, January 17, 2026, 14:24 IST India’s Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to allow subscribers to transfer a portion of their provident fund savings directly into their bank accounts via the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) by April, a senior source told PTI. Subscribers will authenticate these transfers using their UPI PIN, the source added. (Moneycontrol) This change…
Mortgage rates today: Rocket stock wobbles as refi demand jumps

Mortgage rates today: Rocket stock wobbles as refi demand jumps

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 06:32 EST — Premarket Rocket Companies shares were down about 0.4% in premarket trading on Thursday, lagging UWM Holdings and PennyMac Financial, as investors weighed a sharp pickup in mortgage demand against fresh volatility in U.S. rates markets. LoanDepot slipped and homebuilder ETFs also edged lower. The moves matter because mortgage stocks tend to follow…
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Stock Market Today

  • Hilton Food Group Eyes 48% Upside Amid Mixed Financial Signals
    January 27, 2026, 2:31 AM EST. Hilton Food Group (HFG.L) shows a potential 48.26% upside, driven by 7.6% revenue growth and a 6.78% dividend yield. Trading at 516 GBp, near its 52-week low, the company faces a high forward P/E of 937.09, signaling growth expectations or possible overvaluation. Its 12.89% ROE indicates efficient profit generation, yet a negative free cash flow of £30.28 million hints at liquidity pressures. Analyst sentiment remains positive with no sells and an average price target of 765 GBp. Technical indicators show mixed signals, with the stock above its 50-day moving average but below the 200-day. Investors should weigh strategic international expansion against short-term financial challenges in this Consumer Defensive sector player.
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