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Stock Market News 19 January 2026

REITs face a Tuesday test after MLK shutdown as XLRE, VNQ eye rates and policy

REITs face a Tuesday test after MLK shutdown as XLRE, VNQ eye rates and policy

U.S. real estate ETFs rose Friday, with XLRE up 1.2% to $42.21 and VNQ closing at $92.62. Markets are closed Monday for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Prologis reports earnings Wednesday, coinciding with new housing data and a Trump policy speech in Davos. Investors are watching for signals ahead of the Federal Reserve’s late-January meeting.
19 January 2026
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Basic materials stocks: Gold’s record run and copper wobble put XLB in focus for Tuesday

Basic materials stocks: Gold’s record run and copper wobble put XLB in focus for Tuesday

Gold and silver hit record highs after President Trump’s new tariff threat on Greenland, with spot gold up 1.7% to $4,672.49 an ounce and silver jumping 5% to $94.41. The Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB) ended last week down 0.57% at $48.68. U.S. equity markets were closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. China ordered brokers to remove client servers from exchange-run data centers, aiming to curb high-frequency trading.
19 January 2026
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Tech stocks slide on Trump tariff threat: Nvidia, Microsoft, Alphabet drop as Nasdaq futures signal a weak reopen

Tech stocks slide on Trump tariff threat: Nvidia, Microsoft, Alphabet drop as Nasdaq futures signal a weak reopen

Alphabet shares in Frankfurt fell 2.4% and Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 1.25% after President Trump threatened new tariffs on European goods over Greenland. Nvidia and Microsoft each lost 2.2% in European trading. Gold surged to $4,689 an ounce. U.S. markets remained closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
19 January 2026
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Industrials stocks brace for tariff headlines: XLI in focus before Tuesday’s reopen

Industrials stocks brace for tariff headlines: XLI in focus before Tuesday’s reopen

U.S. industrial stocks face pressure after President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on eight European countries, sending global shares lower while Wall Street was closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI) rose 0.7% to $166.90 on Friday. Earnings from 3M and United Airlines, plus inflation data, are expected to drive market direction when trading resumes Tuesday.
19 January 2026
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Communication Services Stocks Face Tariff Shock as Netflix Earnings Near

Communication Services Stocks Face Tariff Shock as Netflix Earnings Near

U.S. communication services stocks fell Tuesday after President Trump threatened new tariffs, with XLC closing Friday down 0.9% at $115.17. Disney dropped 1.9%, T-Mobile slid 2.3%, and Alphabet slipped 0.9%. Netflix reports earnings Tuesday, Meta on Jan. 28, and Alphabet on Feb. 4. European leaders plan an emergency summit Thursday to consider a response to the U.S. tariff threat.
19 January 2026
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Financial services stocks face a Tuesday test as Trump’s 10% credit-card cap deadline nears

Financial services stocks face a Tuesday test as Trump’s 10% credit-card cap deadline nears

U.S. financial stocks rebounded Tuesday as traders reacted to President Trump’s proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% for one year. Banks warned the cap could restrict credit access, with JPMorgan Chase’s CFO citing risks to borrowers. The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund closed Friday at $54.44, while the KBW Nasdaq Bank Index slipped 0.4% to 167.79. Investors remain focused on policy uncertainty and lender responses.
19 January 2026
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Cloud computing stocks face Tuesday test after Trump tariff threat rattles big tech

Cloud computing stocks face Tuesday test after Trump tariff threat rattles big tech

Cloud-focused ETFs fell Friday, with CLOU down 1.34% to $21.34, WCLD off 2.05%, and SKYY losing 0.9%, after U.S. tariff threats and declines in European tech stocks. Nasdaq 100 futures dropped as U.S. markets stayed closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Microsoft reports earnings Jan. 28, Alphabet on Feb. 4. Investors await updates on cloud demand and spending.
19 January 2026
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Digital Realty’s Malaysia move puts data center stocks back in play for Tuesday

Digital Realty’s Malaysia move puts data center stocks back in play for Tuesday

Digital Realty announced plans to acquire CSF Advisers and its TelcoHub 1 data center in Cyberjaya, Malaysia, expanding its Southeast Asia presence. U.S. markets were closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Digital Realty shares last closed up 1.9% at $163.60 on Friday. The deal includes adjacent land for future expansion, pending approval. Financial terms were not disclosed.
19 January 2026
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Quantum computing stocks: IonQ, Rigetti, D-Wave and QUBT set up for a fresh test after the holiday pause

Quantum computing stocks: IonQ, Rigetti, D-Wave and QUBT set up for a fresh test after the holiday pause

U.S. markets stayed closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. IonQ rose 6.8% and Rigetti gained 3.7% in the latest session, while D-Wave agreed to acquire Quantum Circuits for $550 million. Quantum Computing Inc. was named stalking horse bidder for Luminar assets at $22 million, pending court approval. Honeywell plans to spin off Quantinuum in an IPO.
19 January 2026
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Tesla stock in focus as Canada cuts China-made EV tariffs — what’s next for EV stocks

Tesla stock in focus as Canada cuts China-made EV tariffs — what’s next for EV stocks

Canada will drop its 100% tariff on China-made EVs, allowing up to 49,000 imports at a 6.1% rate, with half reserved for cars under C$35,000. Tesla shares fell 0.2% to $437.50 Friday ahead of the change. Wall Street was closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Tesla and Syrah Resources extended their graphite supply contract dispute deadline to March 16.
19 January 2026
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AI stocks brace for tariff shock as Nvidia, Microsoft slide in Europe ahead of Wall Street return

AI stocks brace for tariff shock as Nvidia, Microsoft slide in Europe ahead of Wall Street return

Shares of Nvidia and Microsoft fell over 2% in European trading Monday after President Trump threatened new tariffs tied to Greenland. Alphabet dropped 2.4% in Frankfurt. Nasdaq 100 futures slipped 1.25% with U.S. markets closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. EU diplomats are preparing for possible retaliatory tariffs and emergency talks in Brussels on Thursday.
19 January 2026
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US stock futures slip as Trump tariff threat hits Nvidia, Alphabet before Tuesday open

US stock futures slip as Trump tariff threat hits Nvidia, Alphabet before Tuesday open

Shares of Alphabet fell 2.4% in Frankfurt Monday, with Nvidia and Microsoft down 2.2%, as Nasdaq 100 futures slipped 1.25%. The declines followed President Trump’s threat to expand tariffs on Europe over Greenland. U.S. markets were closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. A Supreme Court ruling on tariffs could come as soon as Tuesday.
19 January 2026
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Dow Jones futures drop on Trump tariff threat as Wall Street sets up for Netflix, PCE week

Dow Jones futures drop on Trump tariff threat as Wall Street sets up for Netflix, PCE week

The Dow closed down 0.2% at 49,359.33 on Friday ahead of the MLK Day market holiday. Dow futures fell 0.7% after President Trump threatened a 10% tariff on imports from eight European nations tied to Greenland, with the rate set to rise to 25% in June if talks fail. European leaders condemned the move and gold hit new highs as investors sought safety. Traders await key earnings and Thursday’s PCE inflation data.
19 January 2026
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Roche stock price slips in Zurich as tariff shock shakes markets — what investors watch next

Roche stock price slips in Zurich as tariff shock shakes markets — what investors watch next

Roche Holding’s non-voting equity securities fell 0.6% to 346.80 francs Monday, just below their one-year high. The drop followed global stock declines after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on eight European nations. Investors shifted into the Swiss franc and yen. Roche will report full-year 2025 results on Jan. 29 before the market opens.
19 January 2026
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Chevron stock in focus after Kazakhstan Tengiz shutdown — what CVX investors watch next

Chevron stock in focus after Kazakhstan Tengiz shutdown — what CVX investors watch next

Chevron-led Tengizchevroil halted production at Kazakhstan’s Tengiz and Korolev oilfields after a fire at a power station, with no injuries reported. The shutdown, described as precautionary, comes as Chevron shares closed Friday at $166.26. Oil prices held steady Monday amid subdued trading. Investors await updates on field restarts and potential export impacts when U.S. markets reopen Tuesday.
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GE Aerospace stock price (NYSE:GE) in focus as earnings week starts after U.S. holiday

GE Aerospace stock price (NYSE:GE) in focus as earnings week starts after U.S. holiday

GE Aerospace will report fourth-quarter earnings before markets open Thursday, following a 1.62% gain to $325.12 at Friday’s close. Wall Street expects earnings of $1.41 per share on $11.19 billion revenue, though consensus estimates have slipped. The NYSE is closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Investors will watch for guidance on commercial engine output and services.
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LVMH share price drops 4% as tariff threat and Morgan Stanley downgrade hit luxury stocks

LVMH share price drops 4% as tariff threat and Morgan Stanley downgrade hit luxury stocks

LVMH shares fell 4.3% to €582.80 in Paris on Monday after Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock, citing risks from tariffs and currency swings. The drop followed President Trump’s threat of new U.S. tariffs on European goods. LVMH also agreed to sell its DFS travel retail operations in Hong Kong and Macau for about $395 million. Investors await LVMH’s full-year results next week and the Feb. 1 tariff deadline.
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HSBC share price bounces back after BoE split vote — what to watch before Feb 25 results

HSBC share price bounces back after BoE split vote — what to watch before Feb 25 results

7 February 2026
London, Feb 7, 2026, 19:55 GMT — Market closed. HSBC (HSBA.L) shares ended Friday up 2.2% at 1,305.8 pence, reversing a 2.3% drop the day before, as investors steadied their views on UK rate cuts going into the new week. (Investing.com) The swing has been about the Bank of England’s split vote and what it implies for the next move. “They have tweaked the cautious easing guidance by scrapping reference to a gradual downward path of the bank rate,” said Elias Haddad, senior markets strategist at Brown Brothers Harriman. Lee Hardman, senior currency analyst at MUFG, said it “certainly looks
Agricultural Bank of China 601288 A-shares slide as tech rout bites; inflation data is the next test

Agricultural Bank of China 601288 A-shares slide as tech rout bites; inflation data is the next test

7 February 2026
Agricultural Bank of China’s A shares closed down 0.45% at 6.67 yuan in Shanghai Friday, with turnover at 2.24 billion yuan. The bank’s A-share capital remained unchanged at 319.24 billion shares as of Jan. 31. Mainland and Hong Kong stocks fell after a global tech selloff and a sharp drop in silver futures. China’s January CPI data is due Feb. 11, with trading expected to thin ahead of the Lunar New Year break.
Palantir stock price rebounds after AI shakeout — what traders watch next week

Palantir stock price rebounds after AI shakeout — what traders watch next week

7 February 2026
Palantir Technologies shares rose 4.5% to $135.90 Friday after reporting a 70% jump in Q4 revenue to $1.407 billion and forecasting 61% revenue growth in 2026. The stock rebounded from a 6.8% drop Thursday, triggered by concerns over Big Tech capital spending and AI’s impact on software demand. A new partnership with Cognizant and U.S. government policy shifts kept Palantir in focus. Director Alexander D. Moore sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2.
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