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Meta’s nuclear power pivot puts communication services stocks (XLC) in focus ahead of Monday

Meta’s nuclear power pivot puts communication services stocks (XLC) in focus ahead of Monday

NEW YORK, Jan 11, 2026, 13:22 EST — Market closed Meta Platforms climbed 1.1% on Friday after the Facebook parent revealed that nuclear-energy deals might deliver up to 6.6 gigawatts of power by 2035 to support its expanding AI data centers. The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF edged up 0.35%, while Alphabet ticked higher by 0.9%.
TSMC stock heads into the week after a $33 billion quarter — here’s what traders watch next

TSMC stock heads into the week after a $33 billion quarter — here’s what traders watch next

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 13:13 — Market closed. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s revenue for the fourth quarter jumped 20.45% year-on-year, beating analysts’ estimates and offering fresh insight into demand for AI-related advanced chips. The world’s largest contract chipmaker posted revenue of T$1.046 trillion for October through December, based on monthly sales figures it released. Full earnings are set for Jan. 15.
Trump’s payout curb keeps space and defense stocks in play ahead of Monday

Trump’s payout curb keeps space and defense stocks in play ahead of Monday

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 12:55 EST — Market closed Defense contractors are scrambling for legal counsel after President Donald Trump signed an executive order tying share buybacks, dividends, and executive pay to weapons delivery timelines, three sources familiar with the issue said. The sector handed back around $8 billion in dividends and about $10 billion in buybacks over the past year, according to Morgan Stanley data. Despite the move, aerospace-and-defense stocks ended the week higher: the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF jumped 2.4% on Friday, the SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF gained 2.9%, Lockheed Martin surged 4.7%, Northrop Grumman climbed 4.8%, RTX added 0.7%, and L3Harris rose 3.1%.
Quantum computing stocks: QUBT slips as Wall Street stays split — what to watch next week

Quantum computing stocks: QUBT slips as Wall Street stays split — what to watch next week

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 12:55 EST — Market closed. Quantum Computing Inc shares dropped 1.8% Friday to close at $11.72, slipping alongside other U.S.-listed quantum stocks. IonQ lost 2.0%, Rigetti Computing fell 2.1%, and D-Wave Quantum slid 4.0% in the session. Analysts remain divided on Quantum Computing, maintaining a consensus “hold” rating with an average 12-month price target of $17, according to MarketBeat. Over the past year, the stock has ranged from $4.37 to $25.84.
Oil stocks brace for Monday as Bessent hints Venezuela sanctions relief; Chevron, Exxon in focus

Oil stocks brace for Monday as Bessent hints Venezuela sanctions relief; Chevron, Exxon in focus

NEW YORK, Jan 11, 2026, 12:40 EST — Market closed U.S. oil inventories enter the new week with renewed focus on Washington’s timeline for Venezuela. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated more sanctions could be eased “as soon as next week” to boost oil exports. He mentioned Treasury is considering adjustments to allow proceeds from Venezuela’s oil—mostly stored on ships—to flow back into the country. Bessent also said he plans meetings next week with IMF and World Bank leaders.
Gurugram water supply disrupted after Basai pipeline damage as Delhi’s smog stays ‘very poor’

Gurugram water supply disrupted after Basai pipeline damage as Delhi’s smog stays ‘very poor’

A damaged pipeline supplying Gurugram’s Basai water treatment plant has disrupted water flow to large parts of the city. The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority halted supply from the Chandu Budhera plant and began repairs. The outage affected Sectors 1–23 and 81–115, covering around 150 colonies and villages in Old Gurugram plus nearly 50 societies in newer sectors. GMDA said it was providing limited water from Basai to some areas while the fixes were underway. This incident highlights just how fragile the pipe network is across the Delhi-National Capital Region. One break alone can plunge long stretches into low pressure for hours. It’s crucial now, with winter demand rising, tanker supply tightening in certain areas, and a cluster of weather and pollution warnings hitting the neighboring capital.
11 January 2026
Semiconductor stocks hit a record high — CPI day and supply-chain politics loom

Semiconductor stocks hit a record high — CPI day and supply-chain politics loom

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 12:38 EST — Market closed. U.S. semiconductor stocks closed at a record on Friday, with the PHLX semiconductor index up 2.7% as Lam Research jumped 8.7% to $218.36 and Intel surged nearly 11%. Broadcom rose 3.8%, and Zachary Hill, Horizon Investments’ head of portfolio management, said investors were “picking the winners and losers” inside the AI trade.
Dow Jones hits record close — CPI and big-bank earnings are next

Dow Jones hits record close — CPI and big-bank earnings are next

NEW YORK, January 11, 2026, 12:07 PM — Market closed The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended Friday at a record 49,504.07, climbing 237.96 points. U.S. hiring slowed, but not enough to derail bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts this year. “Payrolls were a little bit light relative to consensus, but still fairly strong numbers,” said Tim Ghriskey, senior portfolio strategist at Ingalls & Snyder.
11 January 2026
Rigetti stock slips after 108-qubit quantum system delay — what to watch before Monday

Rigetti stock slips after 108-qubit quantum system delay — what to watch before Monday

New York, January 11, 2026, 12:09 EST — The market has closed. Rigetti Computing shares dropped 2.1% Friday following an update on the timeline for its upcoming 108-qubit system. The quantum-computing company’s news served as a fresh example of how quickly smaller, milestone-focused tech stocks can react to shifts in their roadmaps. The stock closed at $24.72.

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  • Asahi Kasei (TSE:3407) wraps up ¥17.86bn buyback, highlights pharma tech scale-up
    July 3, 2026, 4:32 PM EDT. Asahi Kasei (TSE:3407) finished a ¥17.86 billion buyback, taking in 0.75% of its shares and signaling a focus on returns for shareholders. Peptistar has now launched Asahi Kasei's FO-MD system at the plant level, putting its pharmaceutical concentration tech into real-world production. This push could drive earnings through healthcare and process solutions, adding to its main battery and hydrogen businesses. Some risks remain for executing FO-MD and AK1940 at scale. The stock has moved up, but some see valuation still lagging-with fair value estimates pointing to a possible double from here. The story here is tighter capital discipline and a bigger bet on new technology.
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