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Stock Market News 1 January 2026

Microsoft stock today: MSFT ends 2025 lower as traders shift focus to AI and January earnings

Microsoft stock today: MSFT ends 2025 lower as traders shift focus to AI and January earnings

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 09:30 ET — Market closed Microsoft Corp shares fell 0.8% to $483.62 in the final trading session of 2025 on Wednesday. The Wall Street Journal With U.S. markets closed on Thursday for New Year’s Day, investors are using the break to reset positions ahead of Friday’s reopen and a data-heavy start to January. Yahoo Finance The stock’s late dip mattered because Microsoft is one of the biggest weights in U.S. tech benchmarks, and its move helped pull the sector lower as the Nasdaq slipped 0.76% and the S&P 500 fell 0.74%, Reuters reported. Thin holiday
Why SGX stock slipped at year-end — and what investors are watching for 2026

Why SGX stock slipped at year-end — and what investors are watching for 2026

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 09:34 ET — Market closed Shares of Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX) fell 0.8% to 16.96 Singapore dollars (S$) on Wednesday, the last trading day of 2025, making it the biggest decliner on the blue-chip Straits Times Index. The benchmark STI eased 0.2% to 4,646.21 after minutes from the U.S. Federal Reserve’s December meeting signalled policymakers were inclined to keep interest rates unchanged. The Business Times The year-end dip lands as investors shift from annual scorekeeping to a more practical question: will Singapore’s improving equities momentum hold in early 2026. For SGX, that matters because its
1 January 2026
Nvidia stock today: China H200 rush puts TSMC ramp-up and CES in focus as markets shut

Nvidia stock today: China H200 rush puts TSMC ramp-up and CES in focus as markets shut

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 09:33 ET — Market closed Nvidia has approached Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co about boosting production of its H200 artificial-intelligence chips as demand from Chinese technology companies surges, sources told Reuters. Nvidia shares last closed down about 0.5% at $186.50. MarketScreener The report matters now because it puts China back in focus as a swing market for Nvidia’s 2026 chip shipments. Beijing has yet to greenlight any H200 imports, even as the Trump administration recently allowed exports of the chip to China under a licensing framework, Reuters said. MarketScreener+1 It also underscores a supply squeeze risk
1 January 2026
ASX:PDI in focus after Robex shareholders back merger; approvals now in spotlight

ASX:PDI in focus after Robex shareholders back merger; approvals now in spotlight

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 09:22 ET — Market closed Predictive Discovery Ltd said Robex Resources shareholders voted 94.54% in favour of the companies’ proposed merger, clearing a key condition for the all-share deal, an exchange filing showed. “We are delighted with the strong support shown by Robex shareholders for the Transaction,” CEO and Managing Director Andrew Pardey said, adding the combined group expects production of more than 400,000 ounces of gold a year by 2029. Predictive said the transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to Québec court approval and regulatory consents, including from
1 January 2026
BSE share price today: BSE Ltd slips as investors brace for December-quarter results

BSE share price today: BSE Ltd slips as investors brace for December-quarter results

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 08:47 ET — Market closed BSE Ltd shares slipped 0.16% to end at 2,628 rupees on Thursday, in a subdued start to 2026 for Indian equities. The stock traded between 2,603 and 2,650.5 rupees, with about 1.66 million shares changing hands. Yahoo Finance India’s blue-chip indices finished little changed as New Year holidays kept participation light globally. The Nifty 50 rose 0.06% while the Sensex eased 0.04%, and “Investor sentiment is likely to hinge on corporate earnings and a strength in economic growth,” said Vinod Nair, head of research at Geojit Investments. Reuters That matters
1 January 2026
DAX closes near highs as Frankfurt Stock Exchange shuts for New Year: what to watch next

DAX closes near highs as Frankfurt Stock Exchange shuts for New Year: what to watch next

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 08:41 ET — Market closed Germany’s blue-chip DAX ended its last session of 2025 up 0.57% at 24,490.41, while the Frankfurt Stock Exchange is closed on Thursday for New Year’s Day. U.S. stock markets are also closed, leaving investors without fresh Wall Street cues. Investing.com+2Deutsche Börse Group+2 The holiday pause lands after a strong year for European equities and a late-December push that left benchmarks near record territory. For Frankfurt, the question now is whether the 2025 drivers—easing rates, bank strength and a bid for industrial winners—can carry into early January with liquidity returning. Reuters
Toronto Stock Exchange today: TSX ends 2025 lower, but posts best annual gain since 2009

Toronto Stock Exchange today: TSX ends 2025 lower, but posts best annual gain since 2009

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 08:44 ET — Market closed Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite Index ended the final trading day of 2025 down 0.4% at 31,712.76, pressured by mining shares as metal prices eased. “If we do have a shift in the commodity cycle,” it could change the market’s tone, said Shiraz Ahmed, CEO of Sartorial Wealth. Reuters The move matters because Canada’s equity benchmark is built around resources and banks. After a standout 2025, the next leg hinges on whether metals can keep doing the heavy lifting and whether financials can hold up as investors reassess the economic outlook. Markets
1 January 2026
KOSPI’s next test: exports jump ahead of Korea Exchange’s Jan. 2 reopen

KOSPI’s next test: exports jump ahead of Korea Exchange’s Jan. 2 reopen

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 09:06 ET — Market closed Investors headed into South Korea’s first trading session of 2026 with a strong export print in hand. Exports rose 13.4% in December from a year earlier, beating forecasts, and 2025 shipments climbed to a record $709.7 billion, government data showed on Thursday. Reuters The benchmark KOSPI last finished 0.15% lower at 4,214.17 on Dec. 30, the final trading day of 2025 on the Korea Exchange (KRX). The tech-heavy Kosdaq ended down 0.76% at 925.47, local market data showed. FirstClass Business News That setup matters because South Korea is starting the
HKEX stock ends 2025 slightly lower as Hong Kong IPO rush sets up 2026 catalysts

HKEX stock ends 2025 slightly lower as Hong Kong IPO rush sets up 2026 catalysts

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 08:33 ET — Market closed Shares of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd (0388.HK) slipped 0.24% to HK$407.60 on Wednesday, as investors weighed a year-end rush of Chinese IPO launches and broader China-linked risk appetite. Hong Kong markets are shut on Jan. 1 for the New Year holiday and reopen on Jan. 2. Investing For HKEX, the operator of the city’s stock exchange, activity is the product. More IPOs and higher turnover — the total value of shares traded — generally translate into higher fee income, while quieter markets tend to crimp revenue. That linkage
1 January 2026
Euronext stock holds near €128 into New Year’s Day closure — what’s next for ENX shares

Euronext stock holds near €128 into New Year’s Day closure — what’s next for ENX shares

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 08:31 ET — Market closed Shares in Euronext N.V. (ENX.PA) last closed at €128.00, up 0.08%, in the final session of 2025. Euronext The small move leaves the pan-European exchange operator starting 2026 with investors focused on what usually drives its fee pool: market activity. More volatility typically means more trading, and exchanges tend to collect more fees when investors transact more often. That sensitivity matters in January, when flows often reset after a holiday lull. Euronext’s cash and derivatives markets are closed on Thursday for New Year’s Day across its venues, and U.S. markets
1 January 2026
BYD stock slips in Shenzhen after sales growth slows to a five-year low

BYD stock slips in Shenzhen after sales growth slows to a five-year low

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 08:33 ET — Market closed BYD Co said in a stock filing on Thursday that 2025 vehicle sales rose 7.73% to 4.6 million units, its weakest growth in five years as competition in China’s electric-vehicle market intensified. The filing showed December sales fell 18.3% from a year earlier and the Shenzhen-listed stock last closed down 2.04% at 97.72 yuan. BYD has cut prices on more than 20 models and rolled out new tech features, but rivals including Geely and Leapmotor have kept pressure on the market leader. The update is an early read on 2026
Air China stock jumps on $9.5 billion Airbus jet deal — what Shanghai investors watch next

Air China stock jumps on $9.5 billion Airbus jet deal — what Shanghai investors watch next

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 08:30 ET — Market closed Air China’s Shanghai-listed shares (601111.SS) rose 3.3% to 9.37 yuan at the last close on Dec. 31 after the flag carrier disclosed a large order for Airbus narrow-body aircraft. Google+1 The deal matters now because it adds to a late-year run of Airbus orders in China’s aviation market, a sign airlines are still planning fleet growth even as fare and competition pressures linger. It also underscores Airbus’ edge over Boeing in China as geopolitics weigh on U.S. planemakers’ sales prospects. Reuters For investors, the focus is less on near-term capacity
1 January 2026

Stock Market Today

Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

7 February 2026
Stellantis shares plunged 23.7% to $7.28 Friday after the company disclosed about €22.2 billion in charges tied to a reset of its electric-vehicle strategy and said it will skip its 2026 dividend. The automaker flagged a preliminary net loss of €19–21 billion for the second half of 2025. Shares rose 1.6% in late after-hours trading. Investors await Feb. 26 results and a May 21 Investor Day.
Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

7 February 2026
Intel shares rose 4.87% to $50.59 Friday, trailing gains by Nvidia and Broadcom as chip stocks rallied. Sources said Intel and AMD warned Chinese customers of longer waits and higher prices for some server CPUs, with Intel lead times reaching six months. Intel said China accounts for over 20% of its revenue. Investors await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026
Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Friday to $2.08 after a sharp drop the previous day, as attention shifted to a Feb. 17 shareholder vote on expanding authorized shares. The company failed to secure enough votes earlier this week and is urging overseas holders to participate. CEO Andy Marsh cited difficulties for European investors in casting ballots. A reverse stock split remains possible if the proposal fails.
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