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Stock Market News 17 January 2026

American Airlines stock dips before long weekend as Chicago O’Hare showdown heats up

American Airlines stock dips before long weekend as Chicago O’Hare showdown heats up

American Airlines shares fell 2.2% to $15.37 Friday, while JetBlue surged 8.2%. At Chicago O’Hare, American added 100 peak-day flights and bought two gates from Spirit for $30 million, intensifying its rivalry with United. The FAA warned airlines of military activity and GPS interference over parts of Latin America. U.S. markets remain closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Apple stock price slips into holiday week as India antitrust warning and earnings near

Apple stock price slips into holiday week as India antitrust warning and earnings near

Apple shares fell 1% to $255.53 Friday, as India’s competition regulator warned it may proceed with an App Store antitrust case if Apple does not respond by next week. U.S. markets will close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Antitrust moves against Google in the U.S. could affect payments to Apple for default search placement. About 72 million Apple shares traded Friday, with prices ranging from $254.93 to $258.90.
Bank of America stock price: BAC ends higher, but Wall Street is fixated on the Jan. 20 credit-card cap

Bank of America stock price: BAC ends higher, but Wall Street is fixated on the Jan. 20 credit-card cap

Bank of America shares rose 0.7% to $52.97 Friday, outpacing Citigroup and Wells Fargo. Uncertainty looms as Washington weighs a 10% cap on credit-card interest rates, with the White House considering executive action. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Bank of America’s board approved preferred stock dividends, payable in February and March.
17 January 2026
Rocket Companies stock (RKT) lags mortgage peers as Davos housing plan nears

Rocket Companies stock (RKT) lags mortgage peers as Davos housing plan nears

Rocket Companies shares fell 0.9% to $23.24 Friday, trailing gains by rivals LoanDepot and UWM Holdings. White House adviser Kevin Hassett said the Trump administration plans to let investors use 401(k) funds for home down payments, with details due next week. U.S. homebuilder sentiment dropped in January as affordability concerns persisted. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
17 January 2026
Federal Bank share price jumps on Q3 beat — what to watch when India markets reopen

Federal Bank share price jumps on Q3 beat — what to watch when India markets reopen

Federal Bank shares surged 9.5% to ₹270.35 on Friday after reporting a December-quarter net profit of ₹1,041.21 crore and improved asset quality. The stock saw heavy trading, peaking at ₹278.40 on the NSE. Net interest margin rose to 3.18%, while gross NPA dropped to 1.72%. Management signaled plans to keep loan and deposit growth in the high teens.
Reliance share price faces Monday test after Q3 profit miss; Jio, retail signals in focus

Reliance share price faces Monday test after Q3 profit miss; Jio, retail signals in focus

Reliance Industries reported quarterly net profit of 186.45 billion rupees, missing analyst estimates, as rising costs and weaker oil and gas output offset gains in refining and telecom. Shares closed nearly flat at 1,457.90 rupees on the NSE Friday. Reliance’s GDRs fell 2% in London after earnings. The company is still considering an IPO for Reliance Jio Platforms this year.
BSE Ltd share price slips after Friday close; traders eye NSE IPO path and Budget Sunday trade

BSE Ltd share price slips after Friday close; traders eye NSE IPO path and Budget Sunday trade

BSE Ltd closed Friday down 0.99% at 2,808.70 rupees, with 4.75 million shares traded. SEBI gave in-principle approval for NSE’s settlement in the unfair access case, clearing a hurdle for its IPO. The Sensex rose 0.23% and the Nifty 50 gained 0.11%. BSE and NSE will hold a special live session for the Union Budget on Feb. 1.
Hindustan Copper share price: Kendadih mine restart and $13,000 copper set up a fresh test for HINDCOPPER

Hindustan Copper share price: Kendadih mine restart and $13,000 copper set up a fresh test for HINDCOPPER

Hindustan Copper closed Friday down nearly 2% at 561.45 rupees after a volatile week, with trading volume at 28.5 million shares. The company said underground mining began at its Kendadih copper mine in Jharkhand on January 15. Copper prices topped $13,000 a ton on the LME, fueling swings in metal stocks. The Nifty Metal index slipped 0.5% to 11,600.05.
TCS share price holds up on ex-dividend day — what to watch when India markets reopen

TCS share price holds up on ex-dividend day — what to watch when India markets reopen

Tata Consultancy Services closed at 3,206.70 rupees, up 0.44% after its ex-dividend date, while the Nifty IT index jumped 3.34% on Friday. TCS will pay a total dividend of 57 rupees per share, with a record date of January 17 and payment on February 3. Wipro’s earnings disappointed, rising 2.8% but signaling a cautious outlook. Indian benchmarks ended the week flat as investors await heavyweight earnings Monday.
17 January 2026

Stock Market Today

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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