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Stock Market 18 January 2026

Micron stock closes at a record after $7.8 million insider buy — what to watch next week

Micron stock closes at a record after $7.8 million insider buy — what to watch next week

Micron shares surged 7.8% to a record $362.75 Friday after director Mark Liu disclosed buying 23,200 shares at around $337 each. The stock traded nearly 48 million shares, swinging between $352.04 and $365.81. Broader U.S. markets ended flat, while a semiconductor index rose 1.2%. Investors are watching upcoming earnings and chip-policy news as a holiday-shortened week begins.
18 January 2026
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ASML stock in focus after Morgan Stanley lifts target to €1,400 as trade headlines build

ASML stock in focus after Morgan Stanley lifts target to €1,400 as trade headlines build

Morgan Stanley raised its price target for ASML to €1,400, citing strong orders through 2027. ASML shares closed at €1,167.20 in Amsterdam, up 1.55% on Friday. Trade tensions rose after President Trump threatened new tariffs on European imports, including from the Netherlands. Investors await ASML’s earnings and watch for market reaction to tariff developments.
18 January 2026
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Johnson & Johnson stock heads into earnings after a mild dip — what could move JNJ next

Johnson & Johnson stock heads into earnings after a mild dip — what could move JNJ next

Johnson & Johnson shares closed down 0.4% at $218.66 Friday ahead of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day market holiday. The S&P 500 health care sector fell 0.8%. J&J reports fourth-quarter results Wednesday, Jan. 21, with investors focused on earnings and 2026 guidance. The NYSE will reopen Tuesday after the holiday.
18 January 2026
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Tencent stock price: 0700.HK closes at HK$617.50 as AI push and March results date come into focus

Tencent stock price: 0700.HK closes at HK$617.50 as AI push and March results date come into focus

Tencent shares closed at HK$617.50 on Friday, down 0.72% with 20.62 million shares traded. The company will hold a board meeting on March 18 to approve annual results and discuss a final dividend. A weekend report said Tencent is seeking partnerships with other AI developers to improve data for vulnerable users. Hong Kong trading resumes Monday.
18 January 2026
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Walmart stock price: leadership shake-up hits as Nasdaq-100 debut looms

Walmart stock price: leadership shake-up hits as Nasdaq-100 debut looms

Walmart shares rose 0.7% to $119.70 after announcing John Furner as CEO, effective Feb. 1. David Guggina will lead Walmart U.S., Chris Nicholas will head Walmart International, and Latriece Watkins will become CEO of Sam’s Club U.S. Walmart will join the Nasdaq-100 on Jan. 20, replacing AstraZeneca. Furner’s compensation includes a $1.5 million salary and stock awards worth about $27 million.
18 January 2026
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Eli Lilly stock price: What to watch after Friday’s close as FDA review scrutiny and Novo’s pill data hit

Eli Lilly stock price: What to watch after Friday’s close as FDA review scrutiny and Novo’s pill data hit

Eli Lilly shares closed Friday at $1,038.40, up 0.5% after trading between $1,019 and $1,049.83. Investors are watching for FDA decisions on Lilly’s obesity pill and tracking early prescription data as Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill posts strong initial sales. U.S. markets will be closed Monday, reopening Tuesday. Lilly’s next earnings call is scheduled for February 4.
18 January 2026
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Tesla stock faces fresh Full Self-Driving probe deadline as TSLA heads into holiday-shortened week

Tesla stock faces fresh Full Self-Driving probe deadline as TSLA heads into holiday-shortened week

Tesla shares closed down 0.2% at $437.50 Friday after U.S. auto safety regulators set a Feb. 23 deadline for the company to respond to their Full Self-Driving probe. The investigation now covers about 2.9 million vehicles and 62 complaints. U.S. markets will reopen Tuesday after the holiday, with Tesla’s Jan. 28 earnings report in focus.
18 January 2026
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Amazon stock (AMZN) heads into holiday-shortened week with data-center power costs in focus

Amazon stock (AMZN) heads into holiday-shortened week with data-center power costs in focus

Amazon shares closed at $239.12, up 0.4% Friday. The White House urged an emergency power auction for the PJM electric grid as data center energy use strains supply; Amazon said it covers its full power costs. Nigeria granted Amazon’s Kuiper Systems a seven-year satellite license, expanding Project Kuiper’s reach. U.S. markets will close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
18 January 2026
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Apple stock price dips before holiday week: what to watch ahead of AAPL earnings

Apple stock price dips before holiday week: what to watch ahead of AAPL earnings

Apple shares fell 1.04% to $255.53 Friday, extending losses in after-hours trading. The drop came as U.S. stocks closed nearly flat before a long weekend and ahead of Apple’s Jan. 29 earnings report. Traders expect increased volatility after January options expiration and the holiday. Apple also reopened its expanded Sainte‑Catherine store in Montreal.
18 January 2026
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Microsoft stock heads into Tuesday with Musk’s $134 billion OpenAI claim in the mix

Microsoft stock heads into Tuesday with Musk’s $134 billion OpenAI claim in the mix

Elon Musk is seeking up to $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging “wrongful gains” from his early investment, according to a federal court filing. OpenAI dismissed the lawsuit, while Microsoft declined comment. Microsoft shares closed Friday up 0.7% at $459.86, outpacing Apple and Alphabet. Investors await Microsoft’s earnings report on Jan. 28 as legal and AI sector developments drive volatility.
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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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