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KLA stock price jumps 8% as chip rebound lifts KLAC — what to know before Monday

KLA Corp shares surged 8.4% to $1,442.95 Friday, leading gains in chip-equipment stocks after Amazon announced a major increase in capital spending. About 1.6 million KLA shares traded as the PHLX semiconductor index rose 5.7%. KLA’s board declared a $1.90 quarterly dividend, payable March 3 to holders as of Feb. 17. Applied Materials and Lam Research also rallied sharply into the close.

8 February 2026

by Khadija Saeed

CBA share price: Commonwealth Bank stock steadies after ASX selloff as earnings loom

Commonwealth Bank of Australia closed Friday down 0.23% at A$158.91, outperforming a 2.03% drop in the S&P/ASX 200. Investors await CBA’s half-year results on Feb. 11 and commentary from CEO Matt Comyn. The Reserve Bank’s recent cash-rate hike to 3.85% and upcoming mortgage repricing are in focus. CBA flagged A$68 million in provisions and A$53 million in non-recurring income items.

8 February 2026

ASX News·ASX:CBA·Earnings Reports·Stock Market

Boeing stock jumps 2.6% to $243 — what Wall Street is watching before Monday

Boeing shares closed up 2.6% at $243.03 Friday, buoyed by reports of possible major aircraft orders from Saudi Arabia and India. India’s trade minister said a $70–80 billion Boeing deal could be signed by March. Supply-chain delays and regulatory scrutiny remain key risks. Boeing’s chief engineer sold over 10,000 shares earlier in the week.

8 February 2026

NYSE:BA·Stock Market

Abbott stock price: what to watch Monday after FDA Libre recall update, insider buy

Abbott shares closed up 1.6% at $110.83 Friday but remain 21.5% below last year’s high. The FDA updated a Class I recall for FreeStyle Libre 3 sensors, citing 860 serious injuries and seven deaths. Director Daniel J. Starks bought 10,000 shares this week. Abbott reported new AFib device data at the AF Symposium in Boston.

8 February 2026

NYSE:ABT·Stock Market

AT&T stock heads into Monday after $6.5 billion bond sale and new kid-focused phone launch

AT&T shares closed down 0.7% at $27.13 Friday after a filing detailed a $6.5 billion, five-part bond sale that closed Feb. 5, with maturities from 2031 to 2056 and coupons ranging from 4.4% to 6.0%. The company also launched its amiGO Jr. Phone targeting parents and children.

8 February 2026

NYSE:T·Stock Market

Verizon stock snaps seven-day winning streak — what to watch for VZ into the new week

NYSE:VZ·Stock Market

8 February 2026

Verizon shares fell 1.7% to $46.31 on Friday, ending a seven-day rally and lagging a broad market rebound. The drop follows a leadership shakeup in the consumer unit, with Sowmyanarayan Sampath stepping down and Alfonso Villanueva named interim chief. Investors await delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data next week, which could affect rate-sensitive stocks.

Texas Instruments stock price slips despite chip rally; what TXN holders watch into Monday

Texas Instruments shares fell 1.13% to $221.44 Friday, trailing a sharp rally in chip stocks. The company’s annual report projected 2025 revenue of $17.68 billion and a drop in 2026 capital spending. Investors tracked insider sales and awaited updates on the $7.5 billion Silicon Labs acquisition.

8 February 2026

NASDAQ:TXN·Semiconductors·Stock Market

Thermo Fisher stock holds near $543 after Thursday slide as traders size up layoffs notice, data week ahead

Thermo Fisher shares closed at $542.83 Friday, steady after a 4% drop Thursday. The company plans to close its Franklin, Massachusetts, plant by end-2026, affecting up to 80 jobs, according to a state notice. Investors await U.S. jobs and inflation data next week, which could influence the sector.

8 February 2026

NYSE:TMO·Stock Market

Disney stock ends week higher after Friday bounce — what to watch for DIS next week

Disney shares closed up 3.6% at $108.70 Friday, recovering from earlier losses as U.S. stocks rallied and the Dow topped 50,000. Investors are watching Super Bowl streaming economics and Disney’s CEO transition, with Josh D’Amaro set to take over at the March 18 meeting. Disney reported quarterly revenue of $25.98 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.63, while segment operating income fell 9% to $4.6 billion.

7 February 2026

Disney News·NYSE:DIS·Stock Market

Novo Nordisk stock: Class B shares face Monday test after FDA squeeze forces Hims to pull $49 Wegovy copycat

Novo Nordisk Class B shares closed up 5.3% at 295.50 Danish crowns in Copenhagen after Hims & Hers said it would stop offering a compounded pill version of Wegovy following U.S. regulatory warnings. The move came after Novo called the Hims product “illegal mass compounding” and threatened legal action. Shares had fallen nearly 8% Thursday after Hims launched the pill. Trading resumes Monday.

7 February 2026

NYSE:HIMS·NYSE:NVO·Pharmaceuticals

Amgen stock price hits 52-week high after Friday rally — what to watch into Monday

NASDAQ:AMGN·Stock Market

7 February 2026

Amgen shares rose 4.5% to close at $384.32 Friday, hitting a 52-week high. CVS Caremark will drop Amgen’s osteoporosis drug Prolia from some preferred lists starting April 1, replacing it with biosimilars. Investors are watching for further drug-pricing moves and key U.S. inflation data next week.

Linde stock price falls as LIN heads into weekend; JPMorgan downgrade and guidance in focus

NYSE:LIN·Stock Market

7 February 2026

Linde plc shares fell 2.5% to $448.24 Friday after reporting Q4 sales up 6% to $8.76 billion and adjusted EPS of $4.20. The company guided 2026 adjusted EPS to $17.40–$17.90, below analyst consensus. JPMorgan downgraded the stock, while Morgan Stanley and UBS raised price targets. Linde repurchased $1.4 billion in shares in Q4 and returned $7.4 billion to shareholders in 2025.

Inditex share price ends week near €58 high as buyback kicks off — what to watch next

BME:ITX·Share Buybacks·Stock Market

7 February 2026

Inditex shares closed up 0.78% at 57.14 euros on Friday after a volatile week. A CNMV filing showed the company will buy back up to 3 million shares for 180 million euros, with purchases starting February 5. The next major event is Inditex’s full-year results on March 11. The IBEX 35 index rose 1.11% into the weekend.

GE Vernova stock closes up nearly 6% — what to watch before Monday’s trade

NYSE:GEV·Stock Market

7 February 2026

GE Vernova shares jumped 5.6% to $779.35 Friday as Wall Street rallied and the company reported 1.1 GW of U.S. wind repower orders for 2025. The company also closed its $5.3 billion purchase of the remaining Prolec GE stake and completed a $2.6 billion senior notes offering. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data.

Citi stock jumps 6% as consent-order exit talk builds — what to watch next week

NYSE:C·Stock Market

7 February 2026

Citigroup shares rose 6% to $122.69 at Friday’s close after a Reuters report said executives are more optimistic about completing key consent orders this year. Citi also announced a $2.3 billion preferred stock redemption and a matching program for employee “Trump Accounts.” Investors await next week’s U.S. economic data and Citi conference appearances.

T-Mobile stock price slides into the weekend as Feb. 11 earnings update looms

Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:TMUS·Stock Market

7 February 2026

T-Mobile US shares fell 2.2% to $197.39 Friday, underperforming peers ahead of its Feb. 11 earnings and capital markets day. The stock ended 29% below its 52-week high as investors await updated 2026–27 targets from CEO Srini Gopalan. Verizon sued T-Mobile over ad claims, which T-Mobile said it will defend. U.S. jobs and inflation data, delayed by a government shutdown, are due next week.

Mitsubishi UFJ (MUFG) stock rises in Tokyo; election and BOJ rate signals set the next test

Stock Market·TSX:8306

7 February 2026

MUFG shares closed up 2.5% at 2,951.5 yen in Tokyo on Friday, rebounding to the top of the day’s range. The bank signaled it may rebuild Japanese government bond holdings as yields stabilize, even as it reported 200 billion yen in unrealized bond losses at end-2025. Investors are watching Sunday’s election, bond yields, and the yen for Monday’s open.

Shell stock: What to watch after PwC audit switch and Kazakhstan warning as buybacks roll on

LSE:SHEL·Stock Market

7 February 2026

Shell shares closed up 0.18% at 2,774.5 pence in London on Friday. The company named PwC as auditor from 2027, replacing EY after compliance issues. CEO Wael Sawan said Shell will pause new investments in Kazakhstan due to legal disputes. Shell also disclosed further share buybacks this week.

Reliance Industries share price in focus after Australia consumer deal ahead of Monday trade

NSE:RELIANCE·Reliance Industries·Stock Market

7 February 2026

Reliance Industries shares closed up 0.5% at 1,450.80 rupees on Friday after its consumer unit bought a majority stake in Australia’s Goodness Group Global. The deal’s financial terms were not disclosed. Reliance remains about 10% below its 52-week high, with trading volume at half the 50-day average. Indian markets reopen Monday.

China Mobile Class A (600941) price: BeiDou satellite SMS roll-out in focus before Shanghai reopens

SHA:600941.SS·Stock Market

7 February 2026

China Mobile’s Shanghai-listed shares closed at 95.11 yuan, down 0.26% Friday, as the Shanghai Composite Index slipped 0.25%. The company and rivals launched BeiDou satellite texting for use without ground networks. A new tax rule raises VAT on telecom services to 9% from 6% starting Jan. 1, 2026, which China Mobile said will impact revenue and profit.

Bank of China A Shares Slip Into Monday After Anti-Graft Headline — What to Watch Next

China Economy·HKG:3988.HK·SHA:601988.SS·Stock Market

7 February 2026

Bank of China A shares closed at 5.35 yuan in Shanghai Friday, down 0.93%. State media reported former vice president Lin Jingzhen was expelled from the Communist Party for “serious violations of discipline and law”. No details of the alleged misconduct were released. The stock is down about 6.6% year-to-date.

SAP stock price: Treasury stake tops 5% as buyback focus builds into next week

Share Buybacks·Stock Market·XETRA:SAP

7 February 2026

SAP SE closed at 171.22 euros on Xetra Friday, up 0.43%, after disclosing its treasury shares rose above 5% of capital, reaching 61,737,035 shares. The increase follows the launch of a buyback plan worth up to 2.6 billion euros through July 2026. SAP’s U.S. shares finished at $203.34. Investors await SAP’s Integrated Report on Feb. 26 and next results on April 23.

Siemens share price firms on €3 billion Copenhagen driverless-train win as Feb 12 results near

Stock Market·Technology·XETRA:SIE

7 February 2026

Siemens shares closed up 2.45% at 250.50 euros after its Mobility unit and Stadler secured a €3 billion Copenhagen S-train contract. The deal covers 226 automated trainsets for Danish State Railways, with first deliveries from 2032. Siemens reports first-quarter results and holds its AGM on Feb. 12.

CATL stock price rises after sodium-ion EV push; what investors watch before Shenzhen reopens

China Economy·Electric Vehicles·SHE:300750.SZ·Stock Market

7 February 2026

CATL Class A shares closed up 1.7% at 369.11 yuan in Shenzhen on Friday, after trading between 358.01 and 372.88 yuan. Traders cited CATL’s sodium-ion battery rollout with Changan and a 2026 vehicle launch target. About 393,700 lots changed hands, with market value near 1.68 trillion yuan. Investors await Monday’s reopening and the next earnings report.

L’Oreal share price slips into weekend as OR.PA heads for annual results test

EPA:OREP.PA·Stock Market

7 February 2026

L’Oréal shares closed at 394.05 euros in Paris on Friday, down 0.16%, marking a second straight session of losses. The company will release its 2025 annual results after markets close on Feb. 12, with a financial meeting set for Feb. 13. About 319,000 shares traded Friday in a range between 385.70 and 395.10 euros. The STOXX 600 rose 0.9% to 617.12 points.

PepsiCo stock closes near $170 as Wall Street weighs snack price cuts, buyback and the week ahead

NYSE:PEP·Stock Market

7 February 2026

PepsiCo shares closed up 1.8% at $170.49 Friday, capping a nearly 10% gain for the week. The company announced U.S. snack price cuts of up to 15%, a new $10 billion buyback, and raised its annual dividend to $5.92 per share. Analysts raised price targets following the moves. Coca-Cola reports earnings next week.

RBC stock heads into new week near C$233 after Canada jobs surprise

Canadian Economy·Stock Market·TSX:RY.TO

7 February 2026

Royal Bank of Canada shares closed Friday up 0.7% at C$232.72, trailing gains by other major Canadian banks. Canada’s main stock index surged 1.5% as metals rebounded. January jobs data showed a loss of 24,800 positions but a lower 6.5% unemployment rate. RBC’s Q1 earnings are due Feb. 26.

IHC stock price holds near 400 dirhams after Abu Dhabi group flags phishing emails

ADX:IHC.AD·Cybersecurity·Stock Market

7 February 2026

International Holding Company PJSC warned investors of phishing scams using its name and logo, according to an ADX disclosure. IHC shares closed flat at 399.60 dirhams on Friday, trading in a narrow range with 237,109 shares changing hands. UAE equities ended the week slightly higher as traders watched Iran-U.S. talks and oil prices.

McDonald’s stock nears a 52-week high heading into earnings week: what to watch next

Earnings Reports·NYSE:MCD·Stock Market

7 February 2026

McDonald’s shares closed up 1.1% at $327.16, near a 52-week high, ahead of its Feb. 11 earnings report. Analysts expect Q4 EPS of $3.04, with Mizuho raising its price target to $325 but keeping a neutral rating. Trading volume was below average. Investors await guidance and the U.S. January CPI data on Feb. 13.

American Express stock price: AXP ends Friday up, but the real read starts with the new 10-K

Earnings Reports·NYSE:AXP·Stock Market

7 February 2026

American Express shares closed up 1.28% at $359.15 Friday, trading above average volume as the S&P 500 and Dow also rallied. The company filed its annual 10-K report on Feb. 6. Anna Marrs, a senior executive, exercised options and sold 27,425 shares at about $350 each, according to a Form 4 filing.

UnitedHealth stock price ticks up to $276.65 as insurer cost signals shift — what investors watch next week

NYSE:UNH·Stock Market

7 February 2026

UnitedHealth shares closed up 3% at $276.65 Friday, rebounding after Molina Healthcare’s weak 2026 outlook rattled managed-care stocks. Centene later issued a stronger 2026 profit forecast, easing some pressure. UnitedHealth traded between $263.00 and $277.74 during the session. Investors await Humana’s results Feb. 11 and a Medicare Advantage rate decision April 6.

Intel stock (INTC) jumps to $50.59 — the two headlines traders will watch before Monday

NASDAQ:INTC·Stock Market

7 February 2026

Intel shares jumped 4.87% to $50.59 Friday, rebounding as U.S. stocks rallied. Reports of server chip shortages in China and Intel’s planned $100–$150 million investment in AI startup SambaNova drew investor attention. Nvidia and Broadcom also surged. Delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week.

Applied Materials stock jumps 6% into a packed week — what matters before Monday

Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:AMAT·Stock Market

7 February 2026

Applied Materials shares jumped 6.1% to $322.51 Friday as chip stocks rebounded, ending the week 6% below their 52-week high. Investors await Applied’s earnings report on Feb. 12 and new U.S. economic data, with export controls and China exposure still seen as key risks.

Hermes share price holds near €2,055 into results week — what investors watch next

Earnings Reports·EPA:HRMS.PA·Stock Market

7 February 2026

Hermès shares closed at €2,055 in Paris on Friday, up 0.3%. The company will report 2025 annual results on Feb. 12, with investors focused on demand, currency effects, and management’s outlook. The CAC 40 ended higher, while Stellantis tumbled over 25%. European companies are forecast to post a 3.1% drop in fourth-quarter earnings.

RTX stock faces Pentagon payout curb list next week as dividend stays in play

Defense Industry·Dividends·NYSE:GD·NYSE:LHX·NYSE:LMT·NYSE:NOC·NYSE:RTX·Stock Market

7 February 2026

RTX closed at $198.66 Friday, up 1.4%, after declaring a 68-cent quarterly dividend payable March 19. The Pentagon is expected to name defense contractors early next week that could face limits on dividends and buybacks under a Trump order. RTX’s Raytheon unit has been singled out as “least responsive.” Companies named would have 15 days to submit remediation plans.

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