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Stock Market 10 January 2026

PetroChina A-Shares Rise as Oil Jumps; Traders Brace for Monday Shanghai Reopen

PetroChina A-Shares Rise as Oil Jumps; Traders Brace for Monday Shanghai Reopen

PetroChina’s Shanghai-listed Class A shares closed up 0.7% at 9.87 yuan Friday, trading between 9.73 and 10.04 yuan on volume of 207.6 million shares. Oil prices jumped after Iran and Venezuela headlines, with Brent up 2.2% to $63.34 a barrel. Mainland markets are closed for the weekend; investors await Monday’s reopen and PetroChina’s next results on March 30.
RTX stock set for Monday test after Trump order puts buybacks, dividends in play

RTX stock set for Monday test after Trump order puts buybacks, dividends in play

President Trump signed an executive order tying defense contractor payouts and executive pay to weapons delivery timelines, prompting firms like RTX to seek legal counsel. RTX shares rose 0.7% to $188.50 on Friday. The order threatens payment freezes and contract cancellations for delays. Investors await Pentagon guidance and RTX’s Jan. 27 earnings report for clarity on cash returns.
10 January 2026
Merck stock: $32 billion Revolution Medicines talks and vaccine-policy shift set up a busy week for MRK

Merck stock: $32 billion Revolution Medicines talks and vaccine-policy shift set up a busy week for MRK

Merck shares fell 0.4% to $110.53 Friday after reports it is in talks to acquire Revolution Medicines for $28–32 billion. Revolution shares jumped in after-hours trading. The Financial Times said negotiations are ongoing, with no final deal yet. Investors are watching Merck’s appearance at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Jan. 12.
10 January 2026
Novo Nordisk Class B stock rises after Amazon adds Wegovy pill — what to watch before earnings

Novo Nordisk Class B stock rises after Amazon adds Wegovy pill — what to watch before earnings

Novo Nordisk shares rose 3% to 381.45 crowns in Copenhagen after Amazon Pharmacy began selling its new Wegovy weight-loss pill in the U.S. The pill, approved by the FDA in December, puts Novo ahead of Eli Lilly in the obesity pill market. About 8.95 million shares traded Friday, with prices ranging from 369.0 to 389.8 crowns. Novo will report full-year results on Feb. 4.
AmEx (AXP) stock in focus after Trump calls for 10% cap on credit-card rates

AmEx (AXP) stock in focus after Trump calls for 10% cap on credit-card rates

American Express shares fell 1.9% Friday to $375.61 after President Donald Trump called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10%, starting Jan. 20. Trading volume in AmEx exceeded its 50-day average, while Capital One dropped 2.6%. Visa and Mastercard each slipped about 0.7% to 0.8%. AmEx will report fourth-quarter earnings on Jan. 30.
China Construction Bank Class A stock dips — inflation and Vanke debt talk keep lenders on edge

China Construction Bank Class A stock dips — inflation and Vanke debt talk keep lenders on edge

China Construction Bank’s Class A shares closed down 0.33% at 9.06 yuan in Shanghai Friday, trimming the weekly loss to about 2%. Trading volume reached 92.6 million shares. New inflation data showed December CPI up 0.8% year-on-year, while PPI fell 1.9%. Reports of China Vanke working on a debt restructuring plan renewed concerns over property sector risks for banks.
Toyota stock pops after electric Hilux reveal; yen and tariff risk back in focus

Toyota stock pops after electric Hilux reveal; yen and tariff risk back in focus

Toyota’s U.S.-listed shares rose 3.2% to $221.52 Friday after unveiling a new Hilux lineup in Europe, including its first battery-electric model. The Hilux BEV, shown at the Brussels Motor Show, features a 59.2 kWh battery and 160-mile range, with sales set for April 2026. Toyota’s Tokyo shares closed up 2.85%. Investors are watching currency moves and upcoming Bank of Japan policy decisions.
IBM stock in focus: new edge-AI rollout, CPI next week and Jan. 28 earnings ahead

IBM stock in focus: new edge-AI rollout, CPI next week and Jan. 28 earnings ahead

IBM shares closed Friday up 0.5% at $304.22 after trading between $301.14 and $306.90. Datavault AI said it will expand its partnership with IBM to launch an edge AI network in New York and Philadelphia using IBM’s watsonx. Investors await U.S. CPI data on Jan. 13 and IBM’s quarterly results on Jan. 28. IBM’s 52-week range is $214.50 to $324.90.
Goldman Sachs stock near $939 as GS heads into Jan. 15 earnings and CPI week

Goldman Sachs stock near $939 as GS heads into Jan. 15 earnings and CPI week

Goldman Sachs shares closed Friday up 0.4% at $938.98, near early January highs, as Wall Street hit fresh records despite a mixed jobs report. The bank will release earnings around Jan. 15 via SEC Form 8-K. Goldman was tapped to advise on A.S. Watson’s potential $2 billion IPO and is vying for a role in Rio Tinto’s possible Glencore deal. Dividends on preferred stock are set for Feb. 10 and March.
Caterpillar stock gains after CES AI assistant push; CPI and earnings are next test

Caterpillar stock gains after CES AI assistant push; CPI and earnings are next test

Caterpillar shares rose 1.6% to $617.62 Friday after the company showcased its new Cat AI Assistant and automation initiatives at CES in Las Vegas. The system, developed with Nvidia, is being piloted on excavators and aims to streamline equipment management. About 1.8 million shares traded. Investors now await Jan. 13 U.S. CPI data and upcoming Fed policy signals.
SAP stock jumps on Wells Fargo “top platform” call as Jan 29 earnings near

SAP stock jumps on Wells Fargo “top platform” call as Jan 29 earnings near

SAP shares rose 2.8% in Frankfurt on Friday, closing at €212.35 after a Wells Fargo note named the company its top software platform pick for 2026. The stock outperformed the German market amid optimism over cloud and AI spending. Investors await U.S. inflation data on Jan. 13 and SAP’s earnings on Jan. 29. SAP’s ADRs climbed 2.6% in U.S. trading, ending at $247.11.
Cisco (CSCO) stock in focus as Supreme Court takes up Falun Gong lawsuit appeal

Cisco (CSCO) stock in focus as Supreme Court takes up Falun Gong lawsuit appeal

Cisco Systems shares slipped 0.1% to $73.88 after the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear its appeal in a lawsuit alleging the company aided China’s surveillance of Falun Gong practitioners. The case centers on whether U.S. law allows “aiding and abetting” claims against corporations for overseas abuses. Cisco denies wrongdoing and welcomed the court’s review. The company will report quarterly earnings on Feb. 11.

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  • 3 Vanguard ETFs to Shield Your Portfolio From a Possible Stock Market Crash
    May 1, 2026, 12:10 PM EDT. As the S&P 500 hits record highs, warning signs such as labor market stagnation, rising inflation, and geopolitical tensions weigh on investors. Many hold heavy tech exposures, increasing vulnerability to downturns. Vanguard offers three ETFs designed for protection. The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) targets top-yielding equities, often more stable in bear markets. The Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) focuses on recession-resilient healthcare companies whose revenues persist. Lastly, the Vanguard Short-Term TIPS ETF invests in Treasury inflation-protected securities to hedge against inflation, now elevated by global risks. These ETFs provide diversification and defensive postures to help investors navigate potential volatility ahead.

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Spirit Airlines Shutdown Looms After $500 Million Bailout Talks Collapse

Spirit Airlines Shutdown Looms After $500 Million Bailout Talks Collapse

1 May 2026
Spirit Airlines is preparing to shut down after failing to secure enough support for a $500 million U.S. bailout, according to The Wall Street Journal. A missed bankruptcy court hearing and stalled talks have left the carrier with dwindling cash. Liquidation would cut over 17,000 jobs and trigger billions in claims. Spirit and the White House did not respond to requests for comment.
Tempus AI’s Big May: Why Q1 Results and First Investor Day Put TEM Stock in Focus

Tempus AI’s Big May: Why Q1 Results and First Investor Day Put TEM Stock in Focus

1 May 2026
Tempus AI will report first-quarter results on May 5 and hold its first investor day on May 29. Merck’s CEO highlighted Tempus in remarks on the drugmaker’s AI efforts in precision oncology. Tempus shares traded near $55.44 Friday, with a market value of about $9.7 billion. The company reported 2025 revenue of $1.27 billion and forecast $1.59 billion for 2026.
Ciena Corporation Stock Faces $416 Reality Check as AI Network Push Heads to Brazil

Ciena Corporation Stock Faces $416 Reality Check as AI Network Push Heads to Brazil

1 May 2026
Rothschild & Co Redburn initiated Ciena with a Neutral rating and a $416 target, about 22% below Friday’s $534.43 share price, citing that much of the optical-networking upside is already priced in. Ciena reported Q1 revenue of $1.43 billion, up 33%, and raised its 2026 forecast. The company will showcase new optical products at ABRINT 2026 in São Paulo next week.
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