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Stock Market News 18 January 2026

Walmart stock in the spotlight after CEO shake-up — what to watch for WMT next week

Walmart stock in the spotlight after CEO shake-up — what to watch for WMT next week

Walmart shares closed up 0.4% at $119.70 after the company unveiled a new leadership team ahead of John Furner’s Feb. 1 start as CEO. Seth Dallaire was named chief growth officer, David Guggina will lead Walmart U.S., and Chris Nicholas takes over Walmart International. Kathryn McLay will step down as head of Walmart International at the end of January. Investors await the February 19 results for more details on strategy.
18 January 2026
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Riot Platforms stock jumps on AMD data-center lease — what to watch when markets reopen

Riot Platforms stock jumps on AMD data-center lease — what to watch when markets reopen

Riot Platforms shares surged nearly 16% to $19.24 Friday after announcing a 10-year, $311 million data center lease with AMD at its Rockdale, Texas site. The deal covers 25 MW of power and could reach $1 billion with extensions. Riot also bought 200 acres at Rockdale for $96 million, eliminating $130 million in lease liabilities. AMD shares rose 1.7%, while other bitcoin miners also gained.
18 January 2026
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Kenvue stock has a new catalyst: ISS backs Kimberly-Clark merger ahead of Jan. 29 vote

Kenvue stock has a new catalyst: ISS backs Kimberly-Clark merger ahead of Jan. 29 vote

Kenvue shares closed at $17.20 Friday, down 0.35%, ahead of a Jan. 29 shareholder vote on its sale to Kimberly-Clark. Proxy adviser ISS recommended investors back the deal but cited ongoing legal and market risks. Kenvue updated merger disclosures after lawsuits challenged the process. The offer values Kenvue at about $18.03 per share, a 4.6% premium to Friday’s close.
18 January 2026
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Grab stock (GRAB) steadies after HSBC upgrade as investors line up for Feb. 11 earnings

Grab stock (GRAB) steadies after HSBC upgrade as investors line up for Feb. 11 earnings

Grab shares closed at $4.38 Friday, down 0.2%, after HSBC upgraded the stock to Buy with a $6.20 target. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with trading resuming Tuesday. Grab will report fourth-quarter and full-year results on Feb. 11. The company recently announced a partnership with GAC to deploy 20,000 EVs in Southeast Asia.
18 January 2026
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Denison Mines stock price rises into long weekend as DNN traders eye Phoenix permit clock

Denison Mines stock price rises into long weekend as DNN traders eye Phoenix permit clock

Denison Mines shares closed up 4% at $3.69 on Friday, trading nearly 69 million shares as uranium futures settled at $85.25 a pound. The company awaits federal permitting for its Phoenix project in Saskatchewan, with a final investment decision possible this quarter. U.S. markets will remain closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Grid power was connected to the Phoenix site on Jan. 8.
18 January 2026
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Plug Power stock price in focus as PLUG heads into Tuesday with a key Jan. 29 vote looming

Plug Power stock price in focus as PLUG heads into Tuesday with a key Jan. 29 vote looming

Plug Power shares rose 4.42% to $2.36 Friday on heavy volume, outpacing a flat market ahead of a Jan. 29 shareholder vote on doubling authorized shares and easing amendment rules. The company has less than 0.4% of authorized stock left to issue and faces a Feb. 28, 2026 deadline tied to financing agreements. If proposals fail, Plug plans a reverse stock split. U.S. markets close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
18 January 2026
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Intel stock price dips before Jan. 22 earnings as options flag a big INTC move

Intel stock price dips before Jan. 22 earnings as options flag a big INTC move

Intel shares fell 2.8% to $46.96 Friday, underperforming the semiconductor sector ahead of its Jan. 22 earnings report. Options data signal traders expect a swing of nearly 8% next week. Intel named ex-Qualcomm GPU chief Eric Demers to lead its AI data center GPU efforts after the close. U.S. markets will reopen Tuesday following the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
18 January 2026
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Nvidia stock heads into Tuesday reopen with China’s H200 snag back in focus

Nvidia stock heads into Tuesday reopen with China’s H200 snag back in focus

Nvidia shares fell 0.44% to $186.23 Friday after reports said Chinese customs blocked shipments of its H200 processors, prompting suppliers to halt production. The Financial Times reported the stoppage, though Reuters could not confirm details and Nvidia did not comment. Traders await Tuesday’s market reopening for updates on the China situation and Nvidia’s supply outlook. Chip stocks otherwise held steady ahead of the long weekend.
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Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

7 February 2026
Stellantis shares plunged 23.7% to $7.28 Friday after the company disclosed about €22.2 billion in charges tied to a reset of its electric-vehicle strategy and said it will skip its 2026 dividend. The automaker flagged a preliminary net loss of €19–21 billion for the second half of 2025. Shares rose 1.6% in late after-hours trading. Investors await Feb. 26 results and a May 21 Investor Day.
Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

7 February 2026
Intel shares rose 4.87% to $50.59 Friday, trailing gains by Nvidia and Broadcom as chip stocks rallied. Sources said Intel and AMD warned Chinese customers of longer waits and higher prices for some server CPUs, with Intel lead times reaching six months. Intel said China accounts for over 20% of its revenue. Investors await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026
Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Friday to $2.08 after a sharp drop the previous day, as attention shifted to a Feb. 17 shareholder vote on expanding authorized shares. The company failed to secure enough votes earlier this week and is urging overseas holders to participate. CEO Andy Marsh cited difficulties for European investors in casting ballots. A reverse stock split remains possible if the proposal fails.
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