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Stock Market News 17 January 2026

GE Vernova stock price jumps 6% on PJM emergency auction push — what to watch next

GE Vernova stock price jumps 6% on PJM emergency auction push — what to watch next

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 16:59 EST — Market closed. GE Vernova Inc shares closed up 6.1% on Friday at $681.55, as investors weighed a White House push for PJM Interconnection to run an “emergency” power auction aimed at speeding new generation onto the grid. The stock added $39.27 on the day, traded between $651.00 and $692.49, and saw about 5.0 million shares change hands, according to market data. (Reuters) The policy focus matters now because electricity demand in PJM’s footprint is being driven by rapid data center construction, and state officials want to blunt rising power bills. Governors from
Banco Santander share price near a 52-week high: what moves SAN.MC next week

Banco Santander share price near a 52-week high: what moves SAN.MC next week

Madrid, Jan 17, 2026, 23:03 (CET) — Market closed Banco Santander (SAN.MC) shares closed Friday at 10.54 euros, slipping just 0.04%, holding steady ahead of the weekend after peaking at 10.63 euros the previous day. Trading volume hit around 20 million shares in Madrid. (Investing.com) The move on Friday was modest, yet the broader picture is significant. European shares ended flat, marking their fifth consecutive weekly gain. This streak has brought valuation concerns into sharper focus, with Morningstar strategist Michael Field noting that “the margin of safety that investors had previously is gone.” (Reuters) Rates remain the main driver for
Why Charles Schwab stock is near a 52-week high — and what traders watch next

Why Charles Schwab stock is near a 52-week high — and what traders watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 17, 2026, 17:01 EST — Market closed. Charles Schwab shares ended Friday roughly 1% higher at $103.82, holding close to recent peaks as the market heads into a holiday-shortened week. U.S. stock and bond markets are closed Monday for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, pushing focus to Tuesday’s reopening and a jam-packed week ahead. Traders will have fewer sessions to react to major catalysts, squeezing positioning into a tight window. (Investopedia) Schwab’s next major data release comes Wednesday, Jan. 21, with its quarterly earnings report. Investors want fresh details on client growth and asset inflows, plus
Amphenol stock price holds up near highs after India offer details; analysts lift targets into earnings

Amphenol stock price holds up near highs after India offer details; analysts lift targets into earnings

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 16:58 EST — The market has closed. Shares of Amphenol Corp ended Friday up 0.1% at $154.39, holding firm following a week packed with deal news and new price target upgrades from Wall Street ahead of the company’s upcoming earnings report. U.S. markets are closed for the weekend and will remain shut Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Trading resumes Tuesday, when investors will focus on Amphenol’s earnings report due in late January. (New York Stock Exchange) This is significant since Amphenol’s shares often act as a stand-in for data-center expansions, where even slight
Intuitive Surgical stock (ISRG) heads into earnings week after Friday drop — what to watch next

Intuitive Surgical stock (ISRG) heads into earnings week after Friday drop — what to watch next

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 16:53 EST — Market closed. Intuitive Surgical (ISRG.O) shares closed Friday down 1.2% at $535, marking a fifth straight session of losses as volume outpaced recent averages. The stock traded in a range from $532.63 to $542.99 during the day, while medtech peers showed mixed results. (MarketWatch) U.S. stock markets were closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, leaving investors to start a shortened week still digesting recent figures from the surgical-robot maker. Trading picks up again Tuesday. (New York Stock Exchange) The immediate focus is on pace, not only the dollar amounts. Intuitive’s
Inditex stock (Industria de Diseno Textil ITX.MC) closes higher — what to watch before Monday

Inditex stock (Industria de Diseno Textil ITX.MC) closes higher — what to watch before Monday

Madrid, January 17, 2026, 22:39 CET — The market has closed. Zara parent company Industria de Diseno Textil SA (Inditex) closed Friday at 55.86 euros, rising 0.36%, while Spain’s IBEX 35 dipped 0.15%. About 1.8 million Inditex shares traded. The stock has fallen 1.06% over the past five days and is down 0.85% year to date. (MarketScreener) Madrid is closed for the weekend, and trading won’t pick up until Monday. So, Inditex heads into the next session without any new corporate news to drive it. That usually means the stock will move based on risk sentiment, interest rates, and whatever
Shopify stock price dips into holiday break as AI-shopping pitch meets rate nerves

Shopify stock price dips into holiday break as AI-shopping pitch meets rate nerves

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 16:44 (EST) — Market closed. Shopify Inc’s U.S.-listed shares closed down 1.38% on Friday at $155.81, while the Toronto-listed stock fell 1.21% to C$217.03. The U.S. shares traded between $155.57 and $159.92 and are still about 15% below their 52-week high. (Shopify Investors) The pullback left Shopify heading into a long U.S. weekend with investors focused on rates, positioning and a widening earnings calendar. “Markets have been flat-lining” as results season gets under way, Anthony Saglimbene, chief market strategist at Ameriprise Financial, said. (Reuters) Traders are also looking past Friday’s monthly options expiration — a
Linde plc stock price: LIN slips into long weekend as investors brace for the next catalyst

Linde plc stock price: LIN slips into long weekend as investors brace for the next catalyst

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 16:36 (EST) — Market closed Linde stock slipped a bit on Friday, closing out a quiet week as U.S. markets eased toward the holiday pause. The pause carries extra weight this time. In a shortened week, price swings often appear tidier than they really are, particularly among big, liquid stocks where investors hold back for new triggers. For Linde, the next earnings report remains a key trigger after the industrial gases giant signaled weaker volumes in Europe last quarter. In October, it projected fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share—excluding certain one-time items—between $4.10 and $4.20. CEO
KLA stock price holds near fresh highs after TSMC capex jolt; analysts lift targets ahead of earnings

KLA stock price holds near fresh highs after TSMC capex jolt; analysts lift targets ahead of earnings

NEW YORK, Jan 17, 2026, 4:43 PM EST — Market closed KLA Corp shares (KLAC.O) closed Friday at $1,567.82, marking a 1.48% gain following a 7.70% surge on Thursday. During the session, the stock hit a peak of $1,581.34. (Investing.com) The latest surge came as investors piled into chip-equipment stocks following Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s record profit report and its plan to spend $52 billion to $56 billion on capital expenditures in 2026. TSMC also projected revenue growth near 30% this year. CEO C.C. Wei admitted the company was “very nervous” about the hefty investment. (Reuters) Semiconductor tool shares saw
T-Mobile (TMUS) stock sinks to a 52-week low range — what to watch before Tuesday’s reopen

T-Mobile (TMUS) stock sinks to a 52-week low range — what to watch before Tuesday’s reopen

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 16:32 EST — Market closed. T-Mobile US Inc shares slipped 2.28% on Friday, ending the day at $186.32. The stock hit a session low of $185.18, brushing the bottom of its 52-week range amid a tough day for U.S. telecom stocks. (Investing.com) U.S. stock markets were closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. As trading resumes Tuesday, stocks face fresh technical pressure with limited time before key company-specific events. (NASDAQ Trader) T-Mobile plans to release its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on Feb. 11. The company will also hold a Capital Markets Day update
BlackRock stock price closes at $1,163 — record $14T assets, dividend hike, and Tuesday’s next test

BlackRock stock price closes at $1,163 — record $14T assets, dividend hike, and Tuesday’s next test

New York, January 17, 2026, 16:35 (ET) — The market has closed. BlackRock (BLK) shares ended Friday up 0.56%, settling at $1,163.17. The stock stayed close to its intraday peak, buoyed by recent earnings news. It capped off a hectic couple of days for asset managers and ETF-related stocks. (BlackRock) U.S. equity and options markets will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, setting the stage for a key session on Tuesday. This pause is crucial for BLK, as investors await confirmation—or a reversal—after the initial glimpse into asset-management flows this earnings season. (NASDAQ Trader) The
AppLovin stock price: APP slides 6% into holiday week as traders brace for the next catalyst

AppLovin stock price: APP slides 6% into holiday week as traders brace for the next catalyst

NEW YORK, Jan 17, 2026, 16:32 EST — Market closed. AppLovin Corp (APP.O) shares dropped 6.3% Friday, closing at $568.76 as high-growth software stocks continued to slide. The stock fluctuated between $615.98 and $560.05, with roughly 8.6 million shares traded. The slide marked the third day in a row of losses, pushing the stock down roughly 15% since Tuesday’s close. AppLovin now trades about 24% under its 52-week peak of $745.61. Friday’s volume nearly doubled compared to the session before. (Investing.com) Investors are pulling back from software stocks amid rising interest rates. Adam Turnquist, chief technical strategist at LPL Financial,

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Singapore Airlines stock dips as supply-chain “new norm” raises cost focus before SGX reopens

7 February 2026
Singapore, Feb 7, 2026, 15:06 (SGT) — Market closed Singapore Airlines Ltd shares slipped on Friday, ending at S$6.70, as investors weighed fresh warnings that aircraft parts shortages are becoming a longer-running drag on airline costs. (Yahoo Finance) The pressure point is maintenance and reliability, not bookings. Executives at this week’s Singapore Airshow said supply delays have become a “new norm”, and Scoot chief executive Leslie Thng said the airline has had to “secure more spare engines at our own expense” to limit disruption. IATA said global passenger traffic in 2025 was about 9.3% above 2019 levels and forecast another
CapitaLand Investment share price jumps as CapitaLand REIT payouts roll in — what’s next for 9CI

CapitaLand Investment share price jumps as CapitaLand REIT payouts roll in — what’s next for 9CI

7 February 2026
CapitaLand Investment shares rose 1.3% to S$3.12 on Friday, bucking a 0.8% drop in Singapore’s benchmark index. CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust reported a 16.4% jump in second-half distributable income, while CapitaLand Ascendas REIT posted a 1.4% full-year rise. CapitaLand China Trust saw full-year DPU fall to 4.82 cents amid weaker yuan and occupancy. CLI reports FY2025 results on Feb. 11.
Keppel stock holds near 12-year high after profit jump, special dividend; buyback adds support

Keppel stock holds near 12-year high after profit jump, special dividend; buyback adds support

7 February 2026
Keppel shares closed at S$11.64 on Friday, up 0.17%, after surging 6.1% the previous day on stronger FY2025 profit and a larger dividend plan. The company bought back 151,400 shares for about S$1.74 million. Keppel reported a 29% rise in full-year profit to S$1.02 billion and proposed a total distribution of 47 cents per share, including a special dividend partly paid in Keppel REIT units.
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