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Stock Market 18 January 2026

AI stocks head into MLK Day break mixed: Nvidia and Intel slip as AMD, Broadcom firm

AI stocks head into MLK Day break mixed: Nvidia and Intel slip as AMD, Broadcom firm

AMD rose 1.7% and Broadcom gained 2.6% Friday, while Nvidia slipped 0.5% and Intel dropped 2.8% as U.S. chip and software stocks tied to AI closed mixed before the holiday weekend. The Dow fell 0.17%, S&P 500 dipped 0.06%, and the Nasdaq lost 0.06%. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Traders are watching Tuesday’s reopen for possible volatility after options expiration.
18 January 2026
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Semiconductor stocks: Nvidia, AMD and Intel in focus as Trump’s AI-chip tariff meets a long-weekend pause

Semiconductor stocks: Nvidia, AMD and Intel in focus as Trump’s AI-chip tariff meets a long-weekend pause

The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose 1.15% to 7,927.41 Friday, with chip stocks leading early 2026 gains. President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on select Nvidia and AMD AI chips, calling it “phase one.” Washington and Taiwan signed a deal to boost U.S. chip manufacturing, with Taiwanese firms pledging $250 billion in investment. Nvidia shares rose over 2%, while Intel slipped and AMD gained 1.7%.
18 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: Trump’s Greenland tariff threat hangs over Wall Street’s Tuesday reopen

Dow Jones today: Trump’s Greenland tariff threat hangs over Wall Street’s Tuesday reopen

The Dow closed down 83 points Friday to 49,359.33, with U.S. markets set to remain shut Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. President Trump threatened tariffs on eight European countries if the U.S. cannot buy Greenland, drawing condemnation from EU leaders. Investors await earnings from Dow components, PCE inflation data, and a Supreme Court case tied to the Fed next week.
18 January 2026
Trump’s Greenland tariff threat sets up a tense week for global stocks

Trump’s Greenland tariff threat sets up a tense week for global stocks

President Donald Trump threatened 10% tariffs on eight European countries tied to Greenland, escalating to 25% by June if no deal is reached. The S&P 500 closed nearly flat at 6,940.01, while the Dow and Nasdaq also posted slight losses. Europe’s STOXX 600 ended flat, and China’s regulator announced tighter market controls. U.S. markets will close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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GE Aerospace stock price: GE shares head into earnings week after Friday lift

GE Aerospace stock price: GE shares head into earnings week after Friday lift

GE Aerospace shares closed up 1.6% at $325.12 on Friday ahead of Monday’s market holiday. Investors are watching for the company’s January 22 earnings webcast, which follows a leadership change and major Delta Air Lines engine order. Analysts expect quarterly earnings of $1.41 per share on $11.19 billion revenue. Supply-chain issues and aircraft delivery delays remain concerns.
18 January 2026
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LVMH stock: Five straight down days, a tariff threat — and what traders watch next week

LVMH stock: Five straight down days, a tariff threat — and what traders watch next week

LVMH shares fell 2.64% to 609.20 euros in Paris Friday, marking a fifth straight decline and a 6.58% weekly drop. Europe’s luxury stocks tumbled, with the sector index down 3.2% after Richemont slid 5.4% on a downgrade. U.S. tariff threats and LVMH’s upcoming earnings are in focus for next week. LVMH also named Michèle Benbunan CEO of its media division, effective Jan. 22.
18 January 2026
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ICBC A-share price in focus: China’s margin clamp and PBOC signals set up Monday’s open

ICBC A-share price in focus: China’s margin clamp and PBOC signals set up Monday’s open

ICBC A shares fell 0.9% to 7.61 yuan at Friday’s close in Shanghai after exchanges raised the minimum margin ratio for new leveraged stock purchases to 100%. The rule change, which does not affect existing contracts, comes as regulators seek to curb speculation. Investors are watching the upcoming loan prime rate decision for signs of further easing. ICBC’s H shares in Hong Kong rose 0.16% to HK$6.35.
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P&G stock in focus: Barclays lifts target ahead of Jan. 22 earnings, warns rally is a “flight to safety”

P&G stock in focus: Barclays lifts target ahead of Jan. 22 earnings, warns rally is a “flight to safety”

Procter & Gamble shares slipped 0.1% to $144.53 Friday as U.S. markets closed nearly flat ahead of the long weekend. Barclays raised its price target for P&G to $155 but kept an Equal Weight rating. The company will report quarterly earnings and hold its call on Jan. 22. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
18 January 2026
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Netflix stock price steadies near $88 as Trump bond disclosure, Sony deal and Warner fight crowd the week

Netflix stock price steadies near $88 as Trump bond disclosure, Sony deal and Warner fight crowd the week

Netflix shares slipped 0.1% to $88 Friday amid heavy trading and renewed scrutiny of its $83 billion Warner Bros Discovery merger, after a Reuters report that President Trump bought up to $2 million in Netflix and Warner bonds post-announcement. Paramount Skydance has filed suit against Warner and launched a rival $108.4 billion bid. Netflix is reportedly preparing an all-cash offer as regulators review the deal.
18 January 2026
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Alibaba stock price: BABA faces a holiday pause as China margin curbs and Nvidia H200 snag raise new questions

Alibaba stock price: BABA faces a holiday pause as China margin curbs and Nvidia H200 snag raise new questions

Alibaba’s U.S.-listed shares fell 3.24% to $165.40 Friday as Beijing moved to tighten margin rules and fresh doubts emerged over AI chip imports. Trading volume reached about 18.3 million shares. U.S. markets will remain closed Monday for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, with trading resuming Jan. 20. Hong Kong-listed Alibaba shares closed up 0.97% at HK$166.20.
18 January 2026
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AbbVie stock slides after Epkinly trial misses survival goal — what ABBV investors watch next

AbbVie stock slides after Epkinly trial misses survival goal — what ABBV investors watch next

AbbVie shares fell 1.1% to $214.35 Friday after partner Genmab said their blood cancer drug epcoritamab failed to meet the main survival goal in a Phase 3 trial. Genmab’s U.S. shares dropped over 7%. AbbVie reported a benefit for progression-free survival but not overall survival. Investors await AbbVie’s earnings report on Feb. 4.
18 January 2026
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AMD stock heads into Tuesday with a fresh $1 billion data-center deal in focus

AMD stock heads into Tuesday with a fresh $1 billion data-center deal in focus

Riot Platforms announced a 10-year data center lease with AMD at its Rockdale, Texas site, starting at 25 MW with options up to 200 MW and nearly $1 billion in value. AMD shares rose 1.7% to $231.83 Friday; Riot surged 16.1%. Wall Street will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Investors await AMD’s Feb. 3 earnings for details on data center capacity use.
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  • Barclays Shares Appear 50% Cheaper Than HSBC Amid Asset Quality Concerns
    March 19, 2026, 3:19 AM EDT. Barclays shares trade at a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 0.7, about half of HSBC's 1.4, signalling a steep discount within UK banks. Despite a 33% gain over 12 months and solid 2025 profits, concerns linger about Barclays' exposure to failed lender Market Financial Solutions, affecting confidence in its asset values. Barclays posted a 12% profit increase with an 11.3% return on tangible equity (ROTE) versus HSBC's stronger 13.3% ROTE. HSBC also faces rising credit losses and restructuring risks. Barclays' plan to distribute over £15 billion in capital through 2028 contrasts with fear of loan book deterioration. The valuation gap suggests potential opportunity if credit quality holds, though risks justify caution among investors.
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