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Stock Market News 11 January 2026

Semiconductor stocks hit a record high — CPI day and supply-chain politics loom

Semiconductor stocks hit a record high — CPI day and supply-chain politics loom

U.S. semiconductor stocks hit a record Friday, with the PHLX index up 2.7% as Lam Research jumped 8.7% and Intel surged nearly 11%. Broadcom rose 3.8%. Investors now await inflation data and earnings reports that could shift interest-rate expectations. The sector also faces new supply-chain risks as the U.S. expands its “Pax Silica” alliance with Qatar and the UAE.
EQT stock drops as U.S. natural gas prices hit an 11-week low — what to watch next week

EQT stock drops as U.S. natural gas prices hit an 11-week low — what to watch next week

EQT Corp shares fell 2.1% to $51.09 Friday, underperforming the S&P 500’s 0.65% gain as U.S. natural gas futures hit an 11-week low. Mild weather forecasts and high supply pressured prices, with February gas contracts dropping 7 cents to $3.337 per mmBtu. Range Resources and Antero Resources also declined. Traders await late-January weather models and Thursday’s U.S. storage report.
Bitcoin price holds near $91,000 despite ETF outflows — crypto stocks face a CPI test this week

Bitcoin price holds near $91,000 despite ETF outflows — crypto stocks face a CPI test this week

Bitcoin rose 0.3% to $90,865 in weekend trading, after U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $250 million in net outflows Friday, led by BlackRock’s IBIT. Coinbase shares fell 1.9%, while Marathon dropped 2% and Riot Platforms gained 1.3%. Traders await U.S. inflation data and major bank earnings this week, key factors for rate expectations.
Dow Jones hits record close — CPI and big-bank earnings are next

Dow Jones hits record close — CPI and big-bank earnings are next

The Dow closed at a record 49,504.07 on Friday, up 0.48%, after U.S. payrolls rose by 50,000 in December and unemployment dipped to 4.4%. Investors now await Tuesday’s inflation data and the start of major bank earnings, with JPMorgan Chase set to report. The Supreme Court’s upcoming tariff ruling could trigger market swings.
11 January 2026
Global stock markets hit record highs — CPI, bank earnings and a tariff ruling are next tests

Global stock markets hit record highs — CPI, bank earnings and a tariff ruling are next tests

Global stocks hit record highs Friday, with the S&P 500 closing up 0.65% at 6,966.28 and the STOXX 600 up 1%. Chipmakers led U.S. gains, while Glencore surged 10% in Europe. Investors await U.S. CPI data and major bank earnings this week. Global equity funds saw $6.07 billion in outflows, while money market funds drew $161.27 billion.
SK hynix stock in focus as DRAM price-jump talk meets HP’s China-sourcing move

SK hynix stock in focus as DRAM price-jump talk meets HP’s China-sourcing move

DRAM prices are expected to jump up to 55% this quarter, fueled by AI demand, according to Micron. SK hynix shares fell 1.59% Friday to 744,000 won, but remain up about 10% for the year. Investors await SK hynix’s quarterly results later this month for signs of broader pricing trends. HP is qualifying new China-based memory suppliers, adding uncertainty for Korean chipmakers.
11 January 2026
AstraZeneca stock: Nasdaq-100 exit date nears as index flows and JPM conference loom

AstraZeneca stock: Nasdaq-100 exit date nears as index flows and JPM conference loom

AstraZeneca will be removed from the Nasdaq-100 on Jan. 20, replaced by Walmart, Nasdaq said Friday. AstraZeneca shares rose 0.28% in London and 0.68% in New York after the announcement. Index funds are expected to adjust holdings near the effective date, potentially increasing trading volume. AstraZeneca management is set to speak at the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference starting Monday.
Chevron stock (CVX) heads into Monday with Venezuela output boost in spotlight

Chevron stock (CVX) heads into Monday with Venezuela output boost in spotlight

Chevron shares rose 1.8% to $162.11 after executives told the White House the company could quickly double Venezuelan crude exports if U.S. sanctions ease. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said more sanctions could be lifted next week. Trump signed an order blocking seizure of Venezuelan oil revenue in U.S. accounts. Brent crude closed up 2.18% at $63.34 a barrel amid fresh supply concerns.
P&G stock: 3 things to watch before Monday’s open

P&G stock: 3 things to watch before Monday’s open

Procter & Gamble shares closed up 0.2% at $141.87 Friday, lagging the S&P 500’s 0.65% rise. Shailesh Jejurikar took over as CEO Jan. 1, with Jon Moeller now executive chairman. The company will report fiscal Q2 results Jan. 22. U.S. December CPI data is due Jan. 13, with November retail sales set for Jan. 14.
11 January 2026
Roche stock: $570 million MediLink cancer-drug deal puts Swiss shares back in focus

Roche stock: $570 million MediLink cancer-drug deal puts Swiss shares back in focus

Roche agreed to pay MediLink $570 million upfront and in near-term milestones for ex-China rights to experimental cancer drug YL201. Roche shares closed up 0.4% at 340.80 Swiss francs after the deal was announced. The Swiss SMI index hit a record high. Investors await Roche’s appearance at the JPM Healthcare Conference on Jan. 12 and its full-year earnings on Jan. 29.
Alibaba stock drops into the weekend as China opens food-delivery probe; what BABA traders watch next

Alibaba stock drops into the weekend as China opens food-delivery probe; what BABA traders watch next

Alibaba’s U.S.-listed shares fell 2.3% to $150.96 Friday after China launched an investigation into competition among food-delivery platforms. The probe targets subsidy-driven one-hour delivery services and will include site inspections and interviews. Alibaba and Meituan said they will cooperate. Markets are watching for signs the investigation could force changes to discounts, merchant terms, or compliance costs.
11 January 2026
Costco stock: Supreme Court tariff decision date, shareholder meeting put COST in play next week

Costco stock: Supreme Court tariff decision date, shareholder meeting put COST in play next week

Costco shares closed Friday up 1.1% at $924.88. The U.S. Supreme Court is set to issue rulings Jan. 14, with a key tariff case involving Trump still unresolved. Costco’s annual shareholder meeting is scheduled for Jan. 15, and a sales update will follow on Feb. 4. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the government is prepared for possible tariff refunds but warned payouts could take up to a year.
11 January 2026
Bank of America stock: Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap call hits ahead of BAC earnings

Bank of America stock: Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap call hits ahead of BAC earnings

President Donald Trump announced a one-year 10% cap on credit card interest rates starting Jan. 20, but gave no enforcement details. Bank of America shares slipped 0.6% to $55.85 Friday as banks warned the cap could reduce credit. Bank of America will redeem $3 billion in senior notes on Jan. 20. U.S. equity markets closed Sunday; traders await Monday’s reaction and upcoming Q4 bank earnings.

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Ucore Rare Metals stock price jumps as ‘Project Vault’ keeps rare earths on traders’ screens

Ucore Rare Metals stock price jumps as ‘Project Vault’ keeps rare earths on traders’ screens

7 February 2026
Ucore Rare Metals shares jumped 14.7% to C$7.97 on Toronto’s TSX Venture Exchange Friday, rebounding after a steep drop as investors responded to U.S. critical-minerals policy moves. The U.S. Export-Import Bank described Project Vault as a $10 billion public-private stockpiling plan. Neodymium prices climbed 1.27% to 997,500 yuan a tonne on Feb. 6. Investors await details on Project Vault’s purchasing plans next week.
Semiconductor stocks surge as AI capex stays high; Nvidia and AMD lead into next week

Semiconductor stocks surge as AI capex stays high; Nvidia and AMD lead into next week

7 February 2026
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index jumped 5.7% to 8,048.6 on Friday, with Nvidia up 7.87% and AMD rising 8.28%. The surge followed new forecasts showing global chip sales could hit $1 trillion in 2026. Amazon expects a 50% increase in capital spending this year, fueling demand for chips. The Dow Jones crossed 50,000, helped by gains in chipmakers.
Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
U.S. oil stocks surged Friday as crude prices rose on renewed Middle East tensions. Exxon Mobil gained 2.0%, ConocoPhillips 2.5%, and Occidental Petroleum 2.7%. Refiners rallied after a national union deal eased strike risk, though BP’s Whiting plant faces a local dispute. Brent settled at $68.05 a barrel, up 0.74%.
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