Stock Market News 6 January 2026

Venezuela Stock Market Today: Caracas index jumps 16% as new trading rules land

Venezuela’s IBC index jumped 16.45% to 2,597.68, led by financial shares, after the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro. The Caracas exchange will raise the minimum cash needed to set an official close to 50,000 bolivars from Tuesday. Trading volume stayed light at 11.72 million bolivars. Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in as interim president.

6 January 2026

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IEX share price jumps 13% after tribunal remarks on market coupling — what investors are watching

IEX shares surged up to 13% Tuesday after an electricity tribunal reviewed market-coupling rules that could affect power price setting. IEX reported October-December trading volumes rose 11.9% to 34.08 billion units. Derivatives open interest increased 12%, suggesting new bets as regulatory uncertainty continues.

6 January 2026

NSE:IEX·Stock Market

Brazil stock market today: Oil shock, Ibovespa reshuffle and a CEO switch to watch before the B3 bell

The Ibovespa closed up 0.83% at 161,869.76 on Monday, led by gains in Vale and banks, while Petrobras fell despite a jump in oil prices after U.S. moves on Venezuela. Trading volume reached R$24.9 billion. The dollar slipped to near R$5.40. Investors are watching the new Ibovespa portfolio and executive changes at GPA and IMC ahead of Brazil’s inflation data on Jan. 9.

6 January 2026

NYSE:GPA·Oil Industry·Stock Market

US stock market today: Futures slip as Venezuela oil talks and CES chip launches set the tone

U.S. stock index futures edged lower early Tuesday after Washington moved to involve oil majors in Venezuela, raising questions over energy supply. Dow futures dropped 0.16%, S&P 500 futures slipped 0.08%. Wall Street closed at record highs Monday, led by energy and banks. The ISM manufacturing index fell to 47.9 in December, its lowest since October 2024.

6 January 2026

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Mexico Stock Market Opens Today: IPC eyes 65,000 as Venezuela shock and INEGI data set the tone

Mexican stocks face pressure after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened military action in Mexico and announced plans to put Venezuela under “temporary American control” following Maduro’s capture. The peso slipped 0.16% to 17.92 per dollar late Monday. The S&P/BMV IPC rose 1.4% to just above 65,000, with Grupo Mexico hitting all-time highs. Brent crude eased to $61.59 a barrel; copper reached a record.

6 January 2026

NYSE:AMX·NYSE:CX·NYSE:FMX·NYSE:GMEXICOB·Stock Market

SSE shares edge up in London after SSEN flags January flexibility auction

SSE Plc shares rose 0.7% to 2,271 pence in London by 1007 GMT, following news that its SSEN Distribution unit will launch a long-term flexibility auction on Jan. 12, seeking 46 megawatts. The stock traded between 2,249 and 2,277 pence. Investors are watching grid upgrades and regulatory developments as Britain’s electricity networks expand. SSE’s interim dividend is due Jan. 30.

6 January 2026

Energy·LSE:NG·LSE:SSE·Stock Market·UK Economy

Hang Seng jumps 1.4% as Hong Kong stock market tracks Wall Street rally, eyes US jobs report

The Hang Seng Index closed up 1.38% at 26,710.45 on Tuesday, led by gains in financial and property stocks. China Hongqiao rose 6.14% and Ping An climbed 5.79%. Tencent repurchased over 1 million shares for HK$635.6 million. Investors are awaiting Friday’s U.S. jobs report for signals on Federal Reserve rate policy.

6 January 2026

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Tokyo stock market today: Nikkei, Topix close at record highs as banks and energy lead

Japan’s Nikkei 225 closed at a record 52,518.08 on Tuesday, up 1.32%, with banks and refiners leading gains. The Topix also hit a new high, rising 1.75% to 3,538.44. Chubu Electric Power dropped nearly 10% after disclosing issues with seismic evaluations at its Hamaoka nuclear plant. The yen traded at 156.37 per dollar.

6 January 2026

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Singapore Stock Market Today: STI Ends at Fresh Record Close as DBS, OCBC Lead Rally

Singapore’s Straits Times Index closed up 1.27% at a record 4,739.97 on Tuesday, led by gains in major banks. DBS hit a record S$57.92 and OCBC rose above S$20 for the first time. Turnover reached 220.25 million shares. Investors await U.S. jobs data Friday for signals on interest rate moves.

6 January 2026

SGX:D05·SGX:O39·Stock Market

German stock market today: DAX clings to record highs as German inflation test nears

Germany’s DAX rose 0.1% to 24,887 points Tuesday morning, hovering near record highs. The services PMI held at 52.7 in December, signaling continued expansion despite cooling momentum. Investors await German inflation data and factory surveys for rate signals. Defence stocks led gains after weekend geopolitical tensions.

6 January 2026

Inflation·NYSE:GS·Stock Market

China Stock Market Today: Shanghai, CSI 300 close at decade highs on metals surge — CPI in focus

Shanghai Composite closed up 1.5% at 4,083.67, its highest since July 2015, while the CSI 300 rose 1.5% to 4,790.69. Metals and financials led gains, with copper at record highs and insurers rallying ahead of the holiday. Turnover surged to 2.5 trillion yuan. Traders await China inflation data and the U.S. jobs report on Friday.

6 January 2026

China Economy·SHA:601336·SHA:601899·Stock Market

Haleon PLC stock ticks up as Goldman adds HLN to Europe conviction list

Haleon shares rose 0.1% to 372.6p in London after Goldman Sachs added the stock to its European Conviction List and set a 440p 12-month target. Goldman cited easing U.S. inventory pressures and stronger emerging-market demand. Investors await Haleon’s next results update later this quarter.

6 January 2026

LSE:HLN.L·Stock Market

Ireland stock market today: ISEQ slips as Ryanair falls despite December traffic surge

The ISEQ All-Share index fell 0.62% to 13,105.94 in early Dublin trade Tuesday, with Ryanair, Kingspan, and Kerry posting losses. AIB edged higher. Investors reacted to a slowdown in Ireland’s services PMI, which eased to 54.8 in December from 58.5. Ryanair dropped 1.13% despite carrying 14.5 million passengers last month, up 7% year on year.

6 January 2026

LSE:RYA·Stock Market

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits fresh high as Next upgrade lifts retailers and oil majors rise

FTSE 100 rose 0.6% to 10,061 in early London trade, near record highs after Next lifted its profit outlook and energy stocks advanced. Next shares gained 3.1% as full-price sales jumped 10.6%. Tesco and Sainsbury’s also climbed after new grocery data showed rising sales and easing inflation. BP and Shell advanced, while JD Sports fell 6.4%.

6 January 2026

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India stock market today: Nifty, Sensex slip in late trade as Reliance drops, tariff jitters linger

The Nifty 50 fell 0.34% to 26,159.90 and the Sensex dropped 0.47% to 85,037.57 in late Mumbai trade Tuesday, led by declines in Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank. U.S. tariff threats and weak energy stocks weighed on sentiment. Trent slumped 7.5% after its update, while Tata Motors’ JLR flagged a sharp volume drop. The rupee firmed to 90.09 per dollar after state banks sold dollars.

6 January 2026

NSE:AXISBANK·NSE:BPCL·NSE:HDFCBANK·NSE:HPCL·NSE:KOTAKBANK·NSE:RELIANCE·NSE:TATAMOTORS·NSE:TRENT·Reliance Industries·Sensex·Stock Market

New Zealand Stock Market Ends Higher as BlueScope Bid Sparks Steel Rally, Infratil Gains

New Zealand’s S&P/NZX 50 index rose 0.56% to 13,663.58 Tuesday, led by steel and construction stocks after a takeover bid for Australia’s BlueScope Steel. Vulcan Steel jumped 3.6%, Steel & Tube 4.7%, and Fletcher Building 1.6%. BlueScope surged 21% in Sydney after receiving a buyout proposal from SGH and Steel Dynamics. Banks fell, with Westpac and ANZ both down 2.6%.

6 January 2026

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ASX 200 drops on bank selloff as BlueScope jumps on $13.15 bln bid; inflation data next

S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.52% to 8,682.8, marking its weakest session in three weeks as major banks dropped 2%–3% ahead of key inflation data. BlueScope soared 21% after receiving a A$13.15 billion takeover approach from SGH and Steel Dynamics. Miners closed at a record high. Silex Systems plunged about 33%.

6 January 2026

ASX:BSL·ASX:CBA·ASX:SGH·Inflation·NYSE:STLD·Stock Market

Prudential plc stock rises after $1.2bn buyback launch — what to watch next

Prudential (PRU.L) shares rose 0.9% to 1,189 pence after the insurer announced a $1.2 billion share buyback running through December 2026. The buyback includes proceeds from the IPO of ICICI Prudential Asset Management and is expected to reduce the share count by about 3%.

6 January 2026

LSE:PRU·Stock Market

Fresnillo PLC stock edges lower after Citi target hike as gold rally keeps traders focused on jobs data

Fresnillo shares fell 0.5% to 3,478 pence by 09:30 GMT Tuesday, despite Citigroup raising its price target to 3,900 pence and reiterating a “buy” rating. Spot gold rose 0.4% to $4,463.63 and silver gained 2.8% to $78.64 as investors awaited Friday’s U.S. payrolls data and Fresnillo’s upcoming production update.

6 January 2026

Gold·LSE:FRES.L·Stock Market

Imperial Brands stock edges up after fresh buyback filing as AGM and dividend dates loom

Imperial Brands shares rose 0.4% to 3,058 pence in early London trading after the company disclosed it repurchased 353,995 shares under its £1.45 billion buyback program. The shares, bought at an average 3,035.35 pence and to be cancelled, follow a 2.5% drop in Monday’s session. Investors are watching ahead of the Jan. 28 AGM and Feb. 19 ex-dividend date.

6 January 2026

Dividends·LSE:IMB.L·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

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AMD stock rebounds 8% after post-earnings slump as payrolls, CPI loom

7 February 2026

AMD shares jumped 8.2% to $208.44 Friday, rebounding after a 13% plunge earlier in the week on weak guidance and AI competition fears. The Philadelphia semiconductor index rose 5.7% as chip stocks led a broader market rally. Investors are awaiting next week’s U.S. payrolls and inflation data, which could shift rate expectations for tech.

Chevron stock price near $181 as oil risk returns: what CVX investors watch next week

7 February 2026

Chevron closed Friday up 0.9% at $180.86, near its 52-week high, as oil prices rose on renewed U.S.-Iran tensions. President Andrew Walz exercised and sold 22,200 shares at about $176.53, leaving him with 666 shares. The S&P 500 gained 1.97% and the Dow rose 2.47%. Oil settled at $68.05 Brent and $63.55 WTI.

Netflix stock price ends higher as DOJ widens review of Warner deal — what to watch next week

7 February 2026

Netflix shares rose 1.6% to $82.20 Friday as the Justice Department expanded its antitrust review of the company’s planned $82.7 billion Warner Bros Discovery acquisition. A Wall Street Journal report said investigators are probing possible anti-competitive tactics. Director Reed Hastings reported a transfer of 241,944 shares via a family trust, according to an SEC filing.

ICBC stock: Weekend gold caps and China CPI loom after A-shares end at 7.26 yuan

7 February 2026

ICBC’s Shanghai A-shares closed down 0.55% at 7.26 yuan Friday. The bank will impose quota controls on its “Ruyi Gold” accumulation service during non-trading days, citing risk management. Investors are awaiting China’s CPI and PPI data on Feb. 11 for signals on rates and bank margins.