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Stock Market 15 January 2026

Meta stock drops as Reality Labs layoffs and Wikipedia AI deal put costs in focus

Meta stock drops as Reality Labs layoffs and Wikipedia AI deal put costs in focus

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 09:34 EST — Regular session Shares of Meta Platforms dropped 2.4% to $615.52 in early trading Thursday in New York, following a Wall Street Journal report that the Facebook parent cut about 1,500 jobs — roughly 10% — in its Reality Labs unit. Meta told the Journal the layoffs reflect a strategic shift, moving investment away from metaverse projects and focusing more on wearables and artificial intelligence.
Nvidia stock slips as China blocks H200 chips and Washington adds new tariff risk

Nvidia stock slips as China blocks H200 chips and Washington adds new tariff risk

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 09:32 EST — Regular session underway. Nvidia shares dropped early Thursday in U.S. trading after a Reuters report revealed Chinese customs agents were instructed to block the company’s H200 AI chips from entering the country. The stock slipped 1.5% to $183.14, down from $185.85 at Wednesday’s close. The report also noted that some Chinese tech firms were advised not to buy the chips unless absolutely necessary, though it remains unclear if this is a formal ban or a temporary restriction.
15 January 2026
Microsoft stock drops as Swiss antitrust probe, Wikipedia AI deals stack up ahead of earnings

Microsoft stock drops as Swiss antitrust probe, Wikipedia AI deals stack up ahead of earnings

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 09:32 EST — Regular session Microsoft Corp’s shares dropped roughly 2.4% to $459.38 in early New York trading Thursday. The Invesco QQQ, which tracks the Nasdaq 100, slid about 1%, and the SPDR S&P 500 ETF dipped around 0.5%. Switzerland’s competition commission revealed it had launched a preliminary probe into Microsoft’s licensing fees after complaints from businesses and government bodies over steep price hikes. The regulator noted the findings could lead to a formal investigation. Microsoft said it would cooperate.
BigBear.ai (BBAI) stock rises premarket after $125 million debt conversion, with a key share vote days away

BigBear.ai (BBAI) stock rises premarket after $125 million debt conversion, with a key share vote days away

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 09:10 ET — Premarket BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc jumped 2.6% to $6.26 in premarket Thursday after announcing it fully converted its 6% convertible senior secured notes due 2029 into common stock. This slashed about $125 million in debt and trimmed note-related liabilities to roughly $17 million. The conversion will see around 38 million new shares issued, the company said.
15 January 2026
Morgan Stanley stock climbs as Q4 profit jumps on debt underwriting surge

Morgan Stanley stock climbs as Q4 profit jumps on debt underwriting surge

Morgan Stanley’s profit for the fourth quarter climbed, driven by a surge in investment banking fees and steady inflows in wealth management. The news lifted its shares in premarket trading. Investors are now weighing if the late-2025 pickup in dealmaking and capital markets activity is solidifying for 2026. Bank earnings this week have served as a key gauge of risk appetite — both in boardrooms and across markets — following a turbulent year for rates and valuations. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/15/morgan-stanley-ms-q4-2025-earnings.html
Taylor Wimpey stock swings after 2026 margin warning as traders look to March results

Taylor Wimpey stock swings after 2026 margin warning as traders look to March results

London, Jan 15, 2026, 13:04 GMT — Regular session Taylor Wimpey shares slipped 0.1% to 103.8 pence on Thursday following a warning that its operating profit margin in 2026 will fall short of the 11% projected for 2025. The British homebuilder also cut its 2025 operating profit forecast to around £420 million. CEO Jennie Daly noted that while planning reforms are boosting permissions, demand “continues to be muted,” particularly among first-time buyers. The company reported 2025 revenue rising to roughly £3.8 billion on 11,229 completions, with the year-end order book down to £1.864 billion and net cash at £343 million. It expects 2026 to be more weighted toward the second half. Shares earlier dipped to 98.5 pence.
Buffalo drivers get a new warning: 2027 Kensington Expressway bridge repairs could bring detours

Buffalo drivers get a new warning: 2027 Kensington Expressway bridge repairs could bring detours

Buffalo, New York, Jan 15, 2026, 08:45 EST On Wednesday evening, New York State transportation officials updated locals on a plan to renovate five bridges spanning Route 33, the Kensington Expressway, local outlets reported. Construction could kick off in spring 2027, with traffic detours expected during certain phases of the work. https://www.wivb.com/news/local-news/dot-holds-meeting-over-upcoming-bridge-repairs/
15 January 2026
Boston Scientific’s $14.5B Penumbra buy: $374-a-share deal lifts PEN stock before the open

Boston Scientific’s $14.5B Penumbra buy: $374-a-share deal lifts PEN stock before the open

Boston Scientific announced Thursday it will acquire medical device maker Penumbra for roughly $14.5 billion in a cash-and-stock transaction, valuing Penumbra at $374 per share. Penumbra’s shares jumped over 13% in premarket trading. The offer comes at a 19.3% premium to Penumbra’s previous close, Reuters reported. The deal is significant as it drives Boston Scientific further into a vascular medicine segment that's attracting investment and competition. With procedure volumes climbing and hospitals favoring less invasive treatments, device makers are betting heavily on cardiovascular growth.
15 January 2026
Shopify stock in focus after 6% slide as Wayfair joins Google’s AI checkout protocol

Shopify stock in focus after 6% slide as Wayfair joins Google’s AI checkout protocol

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 07:23 EST — Premarket Shares of Shopify Inc fell 5.9% to close at $157.51 on Wednesday amid a wider tech selloff. The stock remained active in premarket trading Thursday as more retailers endorsed a new AI shopping standard. Wayfair announced it will use Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol, describing it as “the common language for this new ecosystem.”

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  • Australia’s Market Ends Flat; Gold, Bank Gains Balance Rate Worries
    July 2, 2026, 3:26 AM EDT. Australian shares finished little changed Thursday. Gold and banks helped steady the market, offsetting investor nerves about rising rates and the U.S. payrolls report. Northern Star Resources jumped after a leadership switch. Rate worries and mixed views on inflation and data kept the mood cautious.
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