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Stock Market News 18 January 2026 - 19 January 2026

Broadcom stock heads into a long weekend: what Wall Street will watch next

Broadcom stock heads into a long weekend: what Wall Street will watch next

Broadcom shares closed up 2.6% at $351.71 Friday after analyst upgrades and higher price targets. The move followed a sharp drop earlier in the week tied to Chinese restrictions on VMware software. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with trading set to resume Tuesday. Broadcom has $4.5 billion in senior notes coming due Jan. 22 and Feb. 6.
GE Vernova stock jumps on PJM power-auction push — what investors watch next week

GE Vernova stock jumps on PJM power-auction push — what investors watch next week

GE Vernova shares surged 6.1% to $681.55 Friday after the White House urged PJM Interconnection to hold an emergency auction to cap prices and address surging power demand from data centers. Other power stocks, including Constellation Energy and Vistra, fell sharply as investors weighed risks from possible price caps and new supply rules.
SpaceX IPO vs OpenAI IPO in 2026: After ChatGPT ads and Musk’s lawsuit, which listing looks cleaner?

SpaceX IPO vs OpenAI IPO in 2026: After ChatGPT ads and Musk’s lawsuit, which listing looks cleaner?

Elon Musk is seeking up to $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft in court, raising uncertainty over a potential OpenAI IPO. OpenAI plans to test ads in ChatGPT for some U.S. users. Starlink faces major security threats in Iran as SpaceX is promoted as a possible IPO candidate. U.S. markets closed nearly flat ahead of the holiday weekend.
Why Intuitive Surgical stock price is in focus: ISRG heads into earnings week after Friday dip

Why Intuitive Surgical stock price is in focus: ISRG heads into earnings week after Friday dip

Intuitive Surgical closed down 1.2% at $535 on Friday after forecasting 2026 da Vinci procedure growth of 13%–15%, below analyst expectations. Preliminary Q4 revenue was $2.87 billion, up 19% year over year, with 532 da Vinci systems placed. U.S. markets will reopen Tuesday after the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Shares may react further after the company’s Jan. 22 results.
AppLovin stock price slides 6% before MLK Day break — what investors watch next

AppLovin stock price slides 6% before MLK Day break — what investors watch next

AppLovin shares fell 6.3% to $568.76 Friday, capping a 12% weekly drop as trading volume reached 8.58 million. U.S. markets will close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, delaying further trading until Tuesday. Wall Street edged lower ahead of the long weekend, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq each down 0.06%. AppLovin will report fourth-quarter earnings on Feb. 11.
Airbus stock price closes higher as French Navy drone deal lands; engine supply still the swing factor

Airbus stock price closes higher as French Navy drone deal lands; engine supply still the swing factor

Airbus shares closed up 1.2% at 217.40 euros on Friday after France awarded its helicopters unit and Naval Group a contract for six VSR700 uncrewed systems. Financial terms were not disclosed. Investors await Airbus’ Feb. 19 results for updates on 2026 production and cash targets. The pan-European STOXX 600 ended flat.
Boeing stock slips into holiday week as Spirit labor vote and earnings loom

Boeing stock slips into holiday week as Spirit labor vote and earnings loom

Boeing shares closed Friday at $247.68, down 0.02%, as investors watched labor talks and legal developments. Union members from the former Spirit AeroSystems unit will vote on a tentative contract by Jan. 30. Boeing reports quarterly earnings Jan. 27. The FAA proposed new safety checks for some 737 models, with public comments open until Feb. 23.
FUBO stock can’t shake $2.70 even after “top marks” Q3 screen — February debt is the tell

FUBO stock can’t shake $2.70 even after “top marks” Q3 screen — February debt is the tell

FuboTV closed at $2.67 Friday, near its recent range, after repurchasing $140.2 million in convertible notes ahead of a February maturity. The buyback, funded by a $145 million loan tied to its Hulu + Live TV deal, leaves $4.5 million outstanding. September-quarter revenue fell 2.3% to $377.2 million but beat analyst estimates. Fubo launches “The Hoops HQ Show” Jan. 20 on its free streaming channel.

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Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

7 February 2026
Meta shares dropped 1.3% to $661.46 on Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $135 billion, raising investor concerns over cash flow. Meta reported Q4 revenue of $59.89 billion, up 24% year-over-year, with ad impressions rising 18%. Analysts remain divided on whether AI-driven ad gains can offset the steep spending ramp.
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