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Stock Market News 16 January 2026

Fortescue share price rises as FMG kicks off Pilbara wind farm build, eyes Jan 22 output report

Fortescue share price rises as FMG kicks off Pilbara wind farm build, eyes Jan 22 output report

Fortescue shares closed up 0.3% at A$22.82 after the company began construction of its first wind project in Western Australia’s Pilbara. The 133-megawatt Nullagine Wind Project will use 17 turbines to help electrify mining operations. Investors await Fortescue’s December quarter production report, due January 22. China’s record iron ore imports and rising global supply continue to influence prices.
16 January 2026
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BHP share price slips after Pilbara tie-up with Rio Tinto as China iron ore signals stay mixed

BHP share price slips after Pilbara tie-up with Rio Tinto as China iron ore signals stay mixed

BHP shares fell 1.1% to A$48.85 in Sydney, reversing gains from the previous session. Rio Tinto and BHP announced a partnership to develop Pilbara iron ore deposits, targeting up to 200 million tonnes. Iron ore prices stayed volatile as China’s December imports hit a record 119.65 million tons. BHP’s operational review is scheduled for Jan. 20, with half-year earnings due Feb. 17.
16 January 2026
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Northern Star share price slips as gold cools, with ASX:NST in focus ahead of next week’s update

Northern Star share price slips as gold cools, with ASX:NST in focus ahead of next week’s update

Northern Star Resources shares fell 1.0% to A$26.83 Friday, underperforming the local market as gold prices slid after strong U.S. economic data. The company recently cut full-year production guidance to 1.6–1.7 million ounces due to operational issues, warning of higher costs. About 5.5 million shares traded. December-quarter results are due Jan. 22.
16 January 2026
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 16.01.2026

Hanover Insurance Group closed at $169.96, about 15% below its estimated fair value of $200.13, with analysts projecting 4.3% annual revenue growth. Vitalhub shares ended at CA$8.45, down 17.5% over 90 days, despite a fair value estimate of CA$15.53. Sampo Oyj traded at €10.00, showing a 24.9% discount to its €13.32 intrinsic value based on the Excess Returns model.
16 January 2026
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Chevron (CVX) stock slips as oil drops 4% — and a Venezuela license decision is in focus

Chevron (CVX) stock slips as oil drops 4% — and a Venezuela license decision is in focus

Chevron shares fell 0.6% to $166.16 Thursday as oil prices slid 4% after U.S.-Iran tensions eased. Traders also watched for a possible expanded U.S. license for Chevron to operate in Venezuela, which could boost production. Drones struck two oil tankers in the Black Sea, including one chartered by Chevron. Chevron’s next earnings report is due Jan. 30.
16 January 2026
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Circle stock dives nearly 10% as Senate crypto bill hits snag — what CRCL traders watch next

Circle stock dives nearly 10% as Senate crypto bill hits snag — what CRCL traders watch next

Circle Internet Group shares fell 9.7% to $76.60 after the Senate Banking Committee postponed a crypto bill markup, following Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong’s withdrawal of support. The stock traded between $84.74 and $76.22. Coinbase dropped 6.5%, Robinhood lost 7.8%, and bitcoin slipped 0.9%. Lawmakers face a January 21 deadline for new bill text and a January 27 markup.
16 January 2026
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IBM Stock Slides 3.6% After Sovereign Core Debut as Earnings Loom

IBM Stock Slides 3.6% After Sovereign Core Debut as Earnings Loom

IBM shares fell 3.6% to $297.95 Thursday, diverging from a broader U.S. market rally. The drop comes ahead of IBM’s fourth-quarter earnings report and call set for Jan. 28. The company also announced “Sovereign Core,” a software product for customers seeking more control over data and AI, with a tech preview in February and general release expected mid-2026.
16 January 2026
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Qualcomm (QCOM) stock drops again despite Volkswagen deal talk — what’s next before earnings

Qualcomm (QCOM) stock drops again despite Volkswagen deal talk — what’s next before earnings

Qualcomm shares fell 1.9% to $161.39 on Thursday, their fifth straight decline, underperforming broader markets and chip rivals. Volkswagen and Qualcomm signed a letter of intent for a long-term chip supply deal starting in 2027. Mizuho downgraded Qualcomm, citing risks from Apple’s in-house chip plans and weaker handset demand. Investors await Qualcomm’s Feb. 4 earnings for updates on its diversification efforts.
16 January 2026
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Vistra (VST) stock jumps nearly 7% after Meta nuclear pact — what traders watch next

Vistra (VST) stock jumps nearly 7% after Meta nuclear pact — what traders watch next

Vistra shares surged 6.6% to $180.18 Thursday after Meta signed long-term nuclear power agreements covering 2,609 megawatts from Vistra’s PJM plants. Wall Street’s focus remains on a $2.25 billion debt deal set to close Jan. 22. UBS and Scotiabank raised price targets, while Jefferies cut theirs, citing PJM market uncertainty. Vistra recently agreed to buy Cogentrix Energy for $4.7 billion, adding 10 gas plants.
16 January 2026
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Amphenol stock price jumps after ADC India open offer details; APH draws fresh target hikes

Amphenol stock price jumps after ADC India open offer details; APH draws fresh target hikes

Amphenol shares closed up 5.1% at $154.22 Thursday and rose another 0.5% after hours following news of a mandatory open offer for ADC India Communications. The offer, tied to Amphenol’s recent $10.5 billion CommScope CCS acquisition, values up to 26% of ADC India at $16.36 million. Multiple analysts raised price targets ahead of Amphenol’s Jan. 28 earnings report.
16 January 2026
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D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock slips after-hours on insider filings — what investors watch next

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock slips after-hours on insider filings — what investors watch next

D-Wave Quantum shares dropped 4.7% to $28.72 in after-hours trading after SEC filings showed stock sales by CEO Alan Baratz, CFO John Markovich, and legal chief Diane Nguyen, some tied to tax withholding or preset plans. The company recently agreed to buy Quantum Circuits for $550 million in cash and stock. Traders are watching the deal timeline and the upcoming Qubits 2026 conference.
16 January 2026
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Why SoFi stock slipped late Thursday: $1,000 “Trump Accounts” match, ETF payout, earnings ahead

Why SoFi stock slipped late Thursday: $1,000 “Trump Accounts” match, ETF payout, earnings ahead

SoFi shares fell 0.8% to $26.44 in late Thursday trading, with about 48 million shares exchanged. The company said it will match the federal $1,000 seed for eligible employees’ children in new tax-advantaged “Trump Accounts.” Investors await SoFi’s Jan. 30 earnings report for 2026 guidance. The NYSE will close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
16 January 2026
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Thermo Fisher stock price holds near $625 after-hours as earnings date nears and AI push widens

Thermo Fisher stock price holds near $625 after-hours as earnings date nears and AI push widens

Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) rose $2.85 to close at $624.65 Thursday, holding gains in after-hours trading. The company will report Q4 and full-year results Jan. 29, following headlines on a leadership shakeup and a new AI lab-automation partnership with Nvidia. COO Michel Lagarde and EVP Frederick Lowery will depart by March. CEO Marc Casper will become chairman in March.
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Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
Walmart shares climbed 3.34% to $131.18 Friday, pushing its market value to about $1.05 trillion as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Retail stocks mostly gained, with Target up 4.24% and Costco up 1.20%, while Amazon dropped 5.55%. Investors await Walmart’s fiscal Q4 results on Feb. 19 and key U.S. economic data next week.
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