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Stock Market 11 January 2026

Disney stock on Monday watch: Iger’s China meeting, CES ad tools and a Jan. 15 dividend

Disney stock on Monday watch: Iger’s China meeting, CES ad tools and a Jan. 15 dividend

Disney shares rose 1.5% to $115.88 after CEO Bob Iger met China’s Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, who urged more Disney investment in China. The company showcased new AI-powered ad tools at CES in Las Vegas. Disney’s Experiences segment faces cost pressures, with a $1.8 billion cruise ship overhaul delayed to March 2026. Shares closed about 7% below their 52-week high on lower-than-average volume.
11 January 2026
Citigroup stock faces Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap as Citi earnings near

Citigroup stock faces Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap as Citi earnings near

Citi shares closed Friday up 0.6% at $121.32 after President Trump proposed a one-year 10% cap on credit-card interest rates starting Jan. 20. Citi will report fourth-quarter earnings Jan. 14, following inflation data due the day before. The proposed cap is far below the current average card rate of 19.65%. Bank stocks, including Citi, are trading at their highest valuations since 2008.
AppLovin stock jumps on Benchmark “top idea” call — what to watch for APP this week

AppLovin stock jumps on Benchmark “top idea” call — what to watch for APP this week

AppLovin shares jumped 5% to $647.72 Friday after Benchmark analyst Mike Hickey named it his 2026 EDM Top Idea and reaffirmed a $775 price target. The stock traded between $612.65 and $649.51 on volume of 3.6 million shares. AppLovin ended 2025 up 108% after selling its gaming unit to Tripledot Studios. The company faces an SEC probe into data practices and reports Q4 earnings Feb. 11.
11 January 2026
McDonald’s stock heads into CPI week after Friday dip — what’s next for MCD

McDonald’s stock heads into CPI week after Friday dip — what’s next for MCD

McDonald’s shares closed at $307.32 on Friday, down 0.51%, trailing gains in other major restaurant stocks. About 3 million shares changed hands ahead of key U.S. inflation and retail sales reports next week. The company is testing new menu items in the UK and Ireland, including a “Big Arch” burger and a “secret menu.” Investors remain focused on foot traffic and pricing power as inflation data looms.
11 January 2026
Reliance Industries stock set for Monday test after Ambani’s ₹7 trillion Gujarat pledge, Jio AI push

Reliance Industries stock set for Monday test after Ambani’s ₹7 trillion Gujarat pledge, Jio AI push

Mukesh Ambani pledged ₹7 trillion investment in Gujarat over five years, focusing on clean energy and an AI-ready data centre in Jamnagar. Reliance shares closed Friday at ₹1,475.30, up 0.3% for the day but down 6% year-to-date. Investors await Reliance’s quarterly earnings on Jan. 16. The stock saw its steepest weekly drop since October 2024 last week, falling 7.4% amid tariff and crude supply concerns.
T-Mobile stock: TMUS eyes $2 billion bond sale as FCC Supreme Court fight and plan pricing loom

T-Mobile stock: TMUS eyes $2 billion bond sale as FCC Supreme Court fight and plan pricing loom

T-Mobile US shares closed up 1.3% at $200.56 after its unit announced a $2 billion senior notes offering to refinance debt. The company launches a new “Better Value” plan Jan. 14 at $140 for three lines. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a challenge to FCC fines, including an $80 million penalty against T-Mobile. Investors await T-Mobile’s earnings and capital markets update on Feb. 11.
11 January 2026
China Mobile Limited Class A stock (600941) on watch: AI “infrastructure edge” talk meets China data week

China Mobile Limited Class A stock (600941) on watch: AI “infrastructure edge” talk meets China data week

China Mobile’s Class A shares closed flat at 100.12 yuan in Shanghai Monday. Weekend remarks from Chinese AI experts highlighted China’s edge in electricity and network infrastructure, drawing investor focus to telecom stocks. Key December trade and credit data are due later this week. China reported 4.83 million 5G base stations and 1.19 billion 5G users by November.
Thermo Fisher stock rises as Stifel lifts target; JPM conference and Jan. 29 earnings in focus

Thermo Fisher stock rises as Stifel lifts target; JPM conference and Jan. 29 earnings in focus

Thermo Fisher Scientific shares rose 2.04% to $618.86 Friday after Stifel raised its price target to $700 and reiterated a buy rating. CEO Marc Casper will present at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Jan. 13. The company plans to close its Asheville, North Carolina site by the end of 2026, affecting up to 421 jobs. Investors await quarterly results due Jan. 29.
RBC stock: What to know before markets reopen after Canada’s jobs report

RBC stock: What to know before markets reopen after Canada’s jobs report

Canada’s unemployment rate rose to 6.8% in December, despite 8,200 new jobs, Statistics Canada said Friday. Royal Bank of Canada shares closed up 0.2% in Toronto at C$235.52, while the U.S. listing slipped 0.2% to $169.19. The Canadian dollar fell 0.3% for its biggest weekly drop in nearly a year. Investors are watching for U.S. Supreme Court rulings Jan. 14 and the Bank of Canada meeting Jan. 28.
Bank of China A shares face policy cross-currents as China inflation stirs easing talk

Bank of China A shares face policy cross-currents as China inflation stirs easing talk

Bank of China’s A shares closed at 5.49 yuan on Friday, down 0.54% as investors weighed prospects for further policy easing. December inflation rose 0.8% year-on-year, while producer prices fell 1.9%. The Shanghai Composite gained 0.92%, but financial stocks lagged. Markets await this week’s trade data and key economic figures due Jan. 19.

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  • BofA Maintains Neutral Rating on Builders FirstSource Despite AI Market Hype
    May 1, 2026, 6:20 PM EDT. Bank of America has maintained a neutral rating on Builders FirstSource, Inc. (BLDR). The decision comes amid rising interest in breakthrough technologies like generative artificial intelligence (AI), praised by industry leaders such as Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates for its transformative potential. While AI is projected to create a market valued at $250 trillion by 2040, according to Elon Musk, BofA's cautious stance on BLDR reflects uncertainty about short-term impacts. The bank notes significant investments by major companies like Oracle and Nvidia but highlights that the real opportunity may lie in smaller firms advancing critical AI technologies. Investors are advised to consider broader sector dynamics despite AI's growing influence in reshaping industries and the global economy.

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S&P 500 And Nasdaq Hit Records As Apple Rally Defies Oil Shock — For Now

S&P 500 And Nasdaq Hit Records As Apple Rally Defies Oil Shock — For Now

2 May 2026
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs Friday, with the S&P 500 up 0.29% and the Nasdaq rising 0.89%, boosted by strong Apple earnings. The Dow fell 0.31%. Oil prices eased but remained above $100 a barrel, while Treasury yields stayed elevated. High-yield credit spreads neared multi-year lows as investors continued to buy risk assets despite ongoing tensions with Iran.
DocuSign Stock Jumps as AI Contract Push Faces a Fresh Test After Quarter Close

DocuSign Stock Jumps as AI Contract Push Faces a Fresh Test After Quarter Close

1 May 2026
Woodside is struggling to secure buyers for LNG from its planned Louisiana export plant, with liquefaction fees above U.S. market rates stalling talks, sources told Reuters. The company has signed only one long-term sales deal so far. Shares closed at A$33.12 in Sydney, down 1.28%. The Louisiana LNG project was 24% complete at the end of March and targets first cargo in 2029.
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