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Stock Market News 25 January 2026

AbbVie stock price: India patent setback on Venclexta puts ABBV in focus before Feb. 4 earnings

AbbVie stock price: India patent setback on Venclexta puts ABBV in focus before Feb. 4 earnings

New York, Jan 25, 2026, 10:56 EST — Market closed AbbVie shares ticked up 0.5% to $219.26 on Friday, despite news from India that its patent application for the blood-cancer drug venetoclax was rejected by the country’s patent office. (The Economic Times) The India decision carries less weight for Monday’s open than the larger issue it raises: how fast competitors…
AMD stock near $260 heads into Fed week after Intel’s slide — what to watch next

AMD stock near $260 heads into Fed week after Intel’s slide — what to watch next

New York, Jan 25, 2026, 10:51 EST — Market closed Shares of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD.O) ended Friday up 2.35%, closing at $259.68, marking the ninth straight day of gains. Since Jan. 12, the stock has jumped roughly 25%. In after-hours trading, the shares slipped 0.3% to $258.86, with U.S. markets closed on Sunday. (Investing) AMD’s recent surge has put…
Costco stock price near $1,000: what to watch for COST ahead of the next session

Costco stock price near $1,000: what to watch for COST ahead of the next session

New York, Jan 25, 2026, 10:50 EST — Market closed. Costco Wholesale Corp (COST.O) shares ticked up 0.7% to $983.25 on Friday, then edged down 0.1% in after-hours trading as U.S. markets stayed closed Sunday. (Investing) The next move might hinge less on warehouse traffic and more on the tape. This week brings a Federal Reserve decision alongside a slew…
Micron stock hovers near $400 as Intel flags memory cost pressure; Fed decision next

Micron stock hovers near $400 as Intel flags memory cost pressure; Fed decision next

New York, January 25, 2026, 10:43 ET — The market is now closed. Micron Technology Inc shares closed Friday up 0.5% at $399.65, after fluctuating between $390.80 and $411.90. Roughly 35.4 million shares traded, keeping the stock close to the $400 level heading into Monday’s open. It’s not a fresh Micron headline sparking moves. Instead, the shift comes from the…
Palantir stock price closes higher as UK defence contract notice lands, earnings loom

Palantir stock price closes higher as UK defence contract notice lands, earnings loom

New York, Jan 25, 2026, 10:50 EST — The market has closed. Palantir Technologies Inc shares ended Friday 2.3% higher, closing at $169.60. U.S. markets remain closed over the weekend, while a busy slate of catalysts looms for the coming week. In London, the UK Ministry of Defence awarded Palantir Technologies UK Ltd a follow-on enterprise agreement, a wide-ranging software…
Mastercard stock price falls ahead of earnings week as JPMorgan calls consumer “healthy”

Mastercard stock price falls ahead of earnings week as JPMorgan calls consumer “healthy”

New York, January 25, 2026, 10:35 AM EST — Market closed. Mastercard Incorporated (MA) shares dipped 1.52% to close at $524.74 on Friday, wrapping up the week on a weaker note before a busy slate of events hits the payments and financial sectors. (Mastercard) Why it matters now: Mastercard’s earnings and guidance come at a time when investors lean on…
ASML stock price: what investors watch ahead of the Jan. 28 results

ASML stock price: what investors watch ahead of the Jan. 28 results

AMSTERDAM, Jan 25, 2026, 16:30 (CET) — Market closed. ASML Holding NV kicks off the new week with a key test looming, having ended Friday at 1,178.20 euros on Euronext Amsterdam, edging up 0.15%. Across the Atlantic, its Nasdaq shares last traded near $1,389, slipping roughly 0.4% from Thursday’s close. (Investing) The timing is crucial since ASML’s report often sets…
Exxon stock faces Baytown freeze test as XOM heads into earnings week

Exxon stock faces Baytown freeze test as XOM heads into earnings week

NEW YORK, January 25, 2026, 10:24 ET — The market has closed. Exxon Mobil announced on Saturday it will idle units at its Baytown, Texas refining and petrochemical complex due to freezing weather forecast over the next three days. This weekend update may influence trading when U.S. markets open again. Exxon shares ended Friday at $134.97, up $1.33, or roughly…
Johnson & Johnson stock ends higher; what to watch for JNJ price after Fed week and talc risk

Johnson & Johnson stock ends higher; what to watch for JNJ price after Fed week and talc risk

NEW YORK, Jan 25, 2026, 10:26 EST — Market closed Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) shares closed Friday up 0.76% at $220.14, kicking off a week loaded with a U.S. rate decision and major earnings reports. U.S. markets remain closed over the weekend and will reopen Monday. (Jnj) The stock is reacting to a week in which the company released its…
Visa stock price holds near $326 as earnings week and the Fed loom

Visa stock price holds near $326 as earnings week and the Fed loom

New York, Jan 25, 2026, 10:36 EST — The market has closed. Visa shares slipped 0.06% to close at $326.18 on Friday, just below Thursday’s finish. The stock fluctuated between $324.62 and $327.80 during the session. It remains roughly 13% under its 52-week peak of $375.51, with volume around 5.7 million shares traded. (Visa) As U.S. markets remain closed over…
Tencent stock price: Nvidia H200 chip orders loom as 0700.HK heads into Monday

Tencent stock price: Nvidia H200 chip orders loom as 0700.HK heads into Monday

HONG KONG, Jan 25, 2026, 23:11 (HKT) — The market is now closed. Tencent Holdings Ltd (0700.HK) shares fell 0.42% to close at HK$595.00 on Friday, marking their fifth straight session of losses. Investors are digesting a new report about China’s position on Nvidia’s H200 AI chips as the new week begins. (MarketScreener) The chip angle is crucial since access…
Oracle stock in focus for Monday after Morgan Stanley target cut flags AI buildout costs

Oracle stock in focus for Monday after Morgan Stanley target cut flags AI buildout costs

New York, Jan 25, 2026, 10:33 EST — The market has closed. Oracle shares slipped 0.6% on Friday, finishing at $177.16. The drop followed a price target cut from Morgan Stanley, which cautioned that investors might be underestimating the expenses tied to the company’s push to ramp up AI data-center capacity. (Barron’s) The call hit a shaky tape for big…

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  • First Financial Corp. (THFF): A Strong Dividend Candidate for Income Investors
    February 4, 2026, 1:03 PM EST. First Financial Corp. (THFF) stands out with a 4.06% dividend yield, surpassing the Banks - Midwest industry's 2.96% and the S&P 500's 1.56%. The company has grown its annualized dividend by 51.1% year-over-year, with a five-year average annual increase of 13.25%. Its payout ratio is a moderate 45%, reflecting a sustainable dividend payout. Analysts expect earnings per share to rise 35.25% in 2025, supporting future dividend growth. THFF offers income investors a blend of competitive yield and earnings growth potential amid a rising interest rate environment. The stock carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), emphasizing its appeal as both a dividend and growth investment option.
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