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Stock Market News 25 January 2026

Citigroup stock: Reported March layoffs put Citi shares in focus heading into Fed week

Citigroup stock: Reported March layoffs put Citi shares in focus heading into Fed week

Citigroup shares fell 1.8% to $113.59 Friday amid reports of another round of layoffs in March, targeting senior staff after bonuses. The company confirmed headcount reductions will continue into 2026. CFO Mark Mason said the workforce dropped to 226,000 by end-2025, with $800 million in severance costs last year. Investors await the Federal Reserve’s rate decision on January 29.
25 January 2026
Shell share price: Argentina Vaca Muerta sale talks and Nigeria’s $20bn Bonga plan set up a big week

Shell share price: Argentina Vaca Muerta sale talks and Nigeria’s $20bn Bonga plan set up a big week

Shell is weighing a sale of its Vaca Muerta shale assets in Argentina, sources say, a deal that could fetch billions. Shell shares closed up 0.5% in London Friday, while Brent crude settled at $65.88 after new U.S. sanctions on Iran. Nigeria approved incentives for Shell’s Bonga South West oilfield, with a final investment decision possible by 2027. Shell continued its share buyback, purchasing over 1.1 million shares on Jan. 23.
25 January 2026
Bank of China A-shares (601988) head into Monday after another dip — what traders watch next

Bank of China A-shares (601988) head into Monday after another dip — what traders watch next

Bank of China’s Shanghai-listed A-shares fell 0.57% to 5.27 yuan on Friday, their second consecutive loss. Around 247 million shares traded hands as investors weighed signals from the central bank on possible rate and reserve requirement cuts. The Shanghai Composite rose 0.33%, while the CSI 300 slipped 0.45%. Traders await late-month data and policy moves after a volatile week for financial stocks.
25 January 2026
China Mobile Limited Class A stock price near 95 yuan ahead of Shanghai open — what to watch this week

China Mobile Limited Class A stock price near 95 yuan ahead of Shanghai open — what to watch this week

China Mobile A-shares fell 0.9% to 95.38 yuan Friday, nearing the lower end of their recent range as trading opened Monday in Shanghai. Peers China Telecom slipped 0.3% and China Unicom rose 0.6%. The stock’s 14-day RSI hit 22.6, signaling oversold conditions. Investors are watching central bank liquidity moves and the U.S. Fed meeting later this week.
25 January 2026
Thermo Fisher (TMO) stock slips from fresh high as earnings week and Fed decision loom

Thermo Fisher (TMO) stock slips from fresh high as earnings week and Fed decision loom

Thermo Fisher shares fell 2.11% to $625.98 Friday, ending a three-day rally and closing 2.8% below Thursday’s 52-week high. The company reports earnings before the market opens Jan. 29, following Danaher’s results and the Fed’s Jan. 27-28 meeting. The S&P 500 health care index slipped 0.56% Friday. Analyst consensus expects Thermo Fisher to post $6.44 EPS on $11.95 billion revenue for the quarter.

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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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