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Stock Market News 31 January 2026

Mitsubishi UFJ stock ends higher in Tokyo; India Shriram tie-up back in focus before earnings

Mitsubishi UFJ stock ends higher in Tokyo; India Shriram tie-up back in focus before earnings

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group shares rose 1.0% to 2,804.5 yen in Tokyo on Friday after a senior executive said Japanese automakers are considering partnerships tied to MUFG’s planned 20% stake in India’s Shriram Finance. Investors are awaiting MUFG’s third-quarter earnings on Feb. 4 for updates on overseas expansion and profit margins.
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Linde stock price heads into earnings week: what to watch for LIN shares when markets reopen

Linde stock price heads into earnings week: what to watch for LIN shares when markets reopen

Linde plc stock closed at $456.97 Friday, up 0.43%. CEO Sanjiv Lamba will become chairman Jan. 31 as Stephen F. Angel retires from the board. The company will report fourth-quarter results Feb. 5 before the U.S. market opens. Wall Street fell Friday after President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Fed and December PPI rose 0.5%, above forecasts.
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Salesforce stock heads into Monday after software rout as AI fears hang over CRM shares

Salesforce stock heads into Monday after software rout as AI fears hang over CRM shares

Salesforce shares closed Friday at $212.29, down 0.8%, after plunging 7.1% Thursday amid a broad software selloff. Concerns over AI’s impact on software subscription models weighed on the sector. Investors are awaiting U.S. jobs data on Feb. 6 and Salesforce’s earnings later this month. Wall Street indexes also fell Friday on economic and political developments.
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Thermo Fisher Scientific stock price slides to $578.61 after 2026 outlook; what to watch Monday

Thermo Fisher Scientific stock price slides to $578.61 after 2026 outlook; what to watch Monday

Thermo Fisher Scientific shares fell 2.29% to $578.61 Friday, extending a four-day slide after issuing a cautious 2026 outlook and forecasting earnings below Wall Street’s average estimate. Volume reached 3.7 million shares, nearly double the daily average. The company cited continued pressure from frozen academic research grants. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 7% to $12.21 billion, with adjusted EPS at $6.57.
31 January 2026
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PepsiCo stock price jumps as traders crowd into “defensive” names before earnings week

PepsiCo stock price jumps as traders crowd into “defensive” names before earnings week

PepsiCo shares rose 3.3% to $153.63 Friday, defying a broader market decline as trading volume spiked to 12.6 million shares. Coca-Cola and Mondelez also gained. Investors shifted to defensive stocks ahead of PepsiCo’s quarterly results, due Tuesday. The company is expected to update its 2026 forecast and cash return plans.
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China Mobile Class A stock price: 600941 heads into Monday after China PMI shock and a UBS downgrade

China Mobile Class A stock price: 600941 heads into Monday after China PMI shock and a UBS downgrade

China Mobile’s Shanghai shares fell 0.6% to 96.38 yuan Friday, underperforming amid a broader market downturn and weak January PMI data. UBS downgraded the company’s Hong Kong shares, citing pressure on core telecom and cloud services. China Telecom rose 1.0%, while China Unicom slipped 0.8%. China Mobile’s next earnings report is scheduled for March 27.
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Intel Corporation stock price drops 4.5% into the weekend — what could move INTC next

Intel Corporation stock price drops 4.5% into the weekend — what could move INTC next

Intel shares fell 4.5% Friday to $46.47 after a volatile week, as the company reported Q4 revenue down 4% to $13.7 billion and issued a weak Q1 outlook. The stock moved little after hours. Vanguard disclosed an 8.11% stake in Intel as of Dec. 31. U.S. stocks broadly declined after President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh for Fed chair and December producer prices rose more than expected.
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IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026
Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Friday to $2.08 after a sharp drop the previous day, as attention shifted to a Feb. 17 shareholder vote on expanding authorized shares. The company failed to secure enough votes earlier this week and is urging overseas holders to participate. CEO Andy Marsh cited difficulties for European investors in casting ballots. A reverse stock split remains possible if the proposal fails.
AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

7 February 2026
AT&T shares closed down 0.7% at $27.13 on Friday, underperforming the S&P 500’s 1.97% gain. The company completed a $6.5 billion global notes sale this week, with maturities from 2031 to 2056 and coupons between 4.4% and 6%. Investors await delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data, along with T-Mobile’s upcoming earnings update.
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