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Stock Market News 18 January 2026

HSBC stock price slips into holiday-shortened week as investors eye Singapore insurance review

HSBC stock price slips into holiday-shortened week as investors eye Singapore insurance review

HSBC’s U.S.-listed shares closed at $82.53 on Friday, down 0.4%. The bank launched a strategic review of its Singapore insurance business, sending Hong Kong shares up 2%. U.S. banks faced pressure from policy concerns and the S&P 500 financial sector posted its sharpest weekly drop since October. HSBC’s next results are due Feb. 25.
18 January 2026
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IBM stock price jumps 2.6% — what to watch before the next trading session

IBM stock price jumps 2.6% — what to watch before the next trading session

IBM shares rose 2.6% Friday to $305.67, outperforming a broader market dip ahead of the U.S. holiday weekend. IBM previewed a new AI business outlook as the World Economic Forum opens in Davos. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, reopening Tuesday. IBM reports fourth-quarter results on Jan. 28.
18 January 2026
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Morgan Stanley stock price slips into the long weekend — what investors watch next

Morgan Stanley stock price slips into the long weekend — what investors watch next

Morgan Stanley shares fell 1.1% to $189.09 at Friday’s close, after the bank announced a $1.00 quarterly dividend and $1.5 billion in share buybacks. The stock moved between $188.96 and $192.69 during the session. U.S. financials posted their largest weekly decline since October. Markets await further earnings and policy updates when trading resumes.
18 January 2026
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UnitedHealth stock slips into the holiday pause: what UNH investors watch before Jan. 27 guidance

UnitedHealth stock slips into the holiday pause: what UNH investors watch before Jan. 27 guidance

UnitedHealth shares dropped 2.3% to $331.02 Friday, leading healthcare declines before the Martin Luther King Jr. Day market closure. The company faces scrutiny after a Senate report accused it of inflating Medicare Advantage payments, which UnitedHealth denies. Investors await its 2025 results and 2026 guidance, due Jan. 27. A possible sale of Optum UK to TPG remains under negotiation.
18 January 2026
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Toyota stock price faces Monday test as yen rallies on intervention talk, Feb. 6 results ahead

Toyota stock price faces Monday test as yen rallies on intervention talk, Feb. 6 results ahead

Toyota shares closed at 3,670 yen in Tokyo, down 1.18%, as the yen strengthened on signals of possible coordinated FX intervention with the U.S. The currency move pressured exporters and drew attention ahead of Toyota’s Feb. 6 earnings report. Investors are also watching the ongoing Toyota Industries tender offer, which runs through Feb. 12.
18 January 2026
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Utilities stocks: XLU slips as Treasury yields climb — PJM price caps, rate cases in focus

Utilities stocks: XLU slips as Treasury yields climb — PJM price caps, rate cases in focus

U.S. utility stocks fell Friday, pulling the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) down 0.5%, though the ETF still rose about 2% for the week. The 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 4.24%. The White House urged PJM Interconnection to hold an emergency power auction and cap prices amid surging data center demand. Avista filed for a four-year rate increase in Washington, seeking a 13.9% electric and 4.7% gas hike.
18 January 2026
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Real estate stocks jump into a long weekend — here’s what REIT traders watch next

Real estate stocks jump into a long weekend — here’s what REIT traders watch next

U.S. real estate stocks rose Friday, with the Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund up 1.2% to $42.21. The S&P 500 Real Estate index gained 1.20% for the day and 4.50% month-to-date. Treasury yields stayed elevated, pressuring REIT valuations. Markets close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with attention turning to REIT earnings and the Fed meeting later in January.
18 January 2026
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PNC stock price jumps on earnings beat and buyback outlook as financial services stocks brace for Tuesday

PNC stock price jumps on earnings beat and buyback outlook as financial services stocks brace for Tuesday

PNC shares rose 3.7% to $223.18 Friday after reporting $2.03 billion in Q4 net income and forecasting $600 million to $700 million in Q1 share repurchases. U.S. markets will close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Regions Financial shares fell 2.6% after a weak outlook, while M&T Bank posted higher profit but ended lower.
18 January 2026
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Industrial stocks led last week: XLI ends at $166.90 as tariffs, 3M and GE earnings loom

Industrial stocks led last week: XLI ends at $166.90 as tariffs, 3M and GE earnings loom

The Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI) closed Friday up 0.68% at $166.90, capping a week where industrials gained 3.03%. Industrial-focused equity funds drew $2.61 billion in inflows for the week ending Jan. 14. The Dow slipped 0.17% and the S&P 500 fell 0.06% Friday, with all major indexes finishing the week lower. President Trump announced a 10% tariff on select European imports starting Feb. 1.
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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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