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Polycab India rises on robust third-quarter profit growth
Shares of Polycab India POLC.NS rise 3% to 7356 rupees, snapping a six-session losing run, on track for best day in a monthWires and cables maker posted third-quarter profit rise of 36% yoy, rev jump of 46% on FridayShares of POLC closed nearly 3% down on Friday Brokerage Jefferies says co posted st...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
India's Yes Bank falls; brokerages maintain 'sell' on retail stress, 'anemic' credit growth
Shares of Indian lender Yes Bank YESB.NS fall 2.47% to 22.88 rupeesCo reported 55% increase in Q3 profit, helped by a 91% reduction in provisionsHowever, brokerages Emkay Securities, Anand Rathi and Citi maintain "sell" on stockAnand Rathi says retail stress persists and return on equity rem...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
EMERGING MARKETS-Rupiah flirts with record lows on fiscal concerns, trade war risks
Rupiah falls to lowest since April 2025S.Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia stocks hit record highsChina 2025 growth meets targetBy Nichiket Sunil Jan 19 (Reuters) - The Indonesian rupiah slipped below the 16,900 per dollar mark for the first time in nine months on Monday, as it continued to be pressured ...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
MORNING BID EUROPE-US picks a fight with its biggest creditor
Jan 19 (Reuters) - A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. You couldn't make this stuff up. A U.S. president threatens to pile an extra tax on American consumers in order to force a European country to sell him a territory it can't legally sell. Oh, and the ...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
Crypto Daily｜ Michael Saylor Teases Another Bitcoin Purchase; Coinbase Denies White House Standoff
Crypto Daily is our column tracking crypto market trends, offering timely insights and valuable updates to keep you informed.Crypto NewsBitcoin slides below $93,000 as $680 million longs are liquidatedBitcoin is in the red as Asia begins its trading week, falling about 3% to trade near $92,500 as a ...Tiger News
Mon, Jan 19
Can Nike Stock Reach $100 in 2026?
Key PointsThe stock’s low price-to-sales ratio indicates subdued market expectations.Nike's management team is implementing strategic changes to drive higher demand.Unless the company can report significantly better-than-expected financial results, investors should temper expectations.10 stocks we l...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 19
Stocks, dollar take tariff hit; gold gets safety bid
China economy grows 4.5%, retail soft but industry solidS&P 500, EU futures fall, Nikkei leads Asia lowerDollar slips on yen and Swiss franc, as euro steadies EU leaders consider response to latest Trump tariff threatBy Wayne Cole SYDNEY, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Stock markets slid in Asia on Monda...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
African Markets - Factors to watch on January 19
NAIROBI, Jan 19 (Reuters) - The following debt and currency market moves and political events may affect African markets on Monday.- - - - -GLOBAL MARKETSStock markets slid in Asia on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened extra tariffs on eight European nations until the U.S. is allowe...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
3 Stocks to Buy for 2026 That Are Practically Money Machines
Key PointsApple continues to rake in massive amounts of money with the ongoing success of its iPhone.Wall Street has great expectations this year for Microsoft.Nvidia's momentum should be sustainable as AI adoption surges.10 stocks we like better than Apple › Think about buying a stock as you'd thin...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 19
IBM Study: AI Poised to Drive Smarter Business Growth Through 2030
By 2030, surveyed executives anticipate AI spend to shift from efficiency to innovation AI productivity gains projected to increase by 42%, fueling reinvestment for growth 67% of respondents expect AI to eliminate resource and skills constraints ARMONK, N.Y., Jan. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ne...PR Newswire
Mon, Jan 19
South African Markets-Factors to watch on January 19
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 19 (Reuters) - The following scheduled economic events, equity and currency market moves may affect South African markets on Monday.ECONOMIC EVENTSForeigners' trading in South African bonds and equitiesTreasury bill auctionSOUTH AFRICAN MARKETSThe South African rand slipped on ...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
Don't Underestimate This Unavoidable Retirement Expense
Key PointsMany people manage to retire mortgage-free.Even if you don't have a home loan payment to make, maintaining the property might cost more than expected.Make sure to budget carefully for upkeep, and consider downsizing if it's costing you too much money. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 19
PRECIOUS-Gold, silver hit record highs as Trump's Greenland tariffs spark safety rally
Gold hits record high of $4,689.39/oz, silver reaches $94.08EU prepares retaliation over Trump Greenland tariffsU.S. stock futures, dollar slide on trade war riskBy Swati Verma Jan 19 (Reuters) - Gold and silver prices climbed fresh peaks on Monday, as investors flocked to safe-haven assets on in...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
Should You Forget IonQ and Buy These 2 Tech Stocks Instead?
Key PointsIonQ's trapped-ion technology has shown some nice advantages, but potential commercialization is many years away.UiPath's agentic AI opportunity is much closer to a reality.IBM, meanwhile, is a safer way to play quantum computing than IonQ.10 stocks we like better than IonQ › IonQ (NYSE: I...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 19
The Best Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) Stock to Invest $500 in Right Now
Key PointsBNPL has gained widespread adoption, with approximately 90 million Americans utilizing the service.Affirm, a leading BNPL provider, sees solid growth as consumers shift from credit cards to its short-term no-interest loans. Affirm's gross merchandise volume surged thanks to partnerships wi...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 19
INDIA STOCKS-Indian shares set for weak start on trade war risks, mixed earnings
BENGALURU, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Indian shares are likely to open on a weaker note on Monday, pressured by renewed concerns over a potential global trade war and mixed earnings from blue-chip companies.Gift Nifty futures GIFc1 were trading at 25,599.5 points, as of 8:04 a.m. IST, indicating that the Ni...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks and dollar slip in Asia, China data a mixed bag
China economy grows 4.5%, retail soft but industry solidS&P 500, EU futures fall, Nikkei leads Asia lowerDollar slips on yen and Swiss franc, as euro steadies EU leaders consider response to latest Trump tariff threatBy Wayne Cole SYDNEY, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Stock markets slid in Asia on Monda...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
Australia's Zip falls; UBS trims PT on US regulatory uncertainty
Zip Co ZIP.AX falls as much as 2.1% to A$3.015, lowest since December 18UBS cuts PT by 4% to A$5.2; maintains "buy"Says last three months saw significant share price underperformance from buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) provider due to evolving U.S. regulatory landscapeAdds U.S. state attorneys gen...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
If You'd Invested $1,000 in XRP 10 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
Key PointsXRP is down more than 20% over the past year. Ten years ago, XRP was trading below just $0.01.These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › After surging to an all-time high above $3.50 in July, XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) has been battered alongside the rest of the market, dropping to ...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 19
Japan's Nikkei slumps as yen rallies, machine orders fall; Greenland woes weigh
By Rocky Swift TOKYO, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average slid for a third-straight day on Monday as geopolitical tensions over Greenland sparked a safe-haven rally in the yen, while economic data surprised on the downside. The benchmark Nikkei 225 Index .N225 fell 1.4% to 53,1...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
