Today: 7 February 2026
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Khadija Saeed

A dedicated markets reporter, she covers stocks, macroeconomics, and major business developments with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.

Agricultural Bank of China A-share (601288) price: what to watch after weak China PMI

Agricultural Bank of China A-share (601288) price: what to watch after weak China PMI

Agricultural Bank of China A shares closed at 6.72 yuan in Shanghai Friday, down 0.88%. The bank announced Zhang Hongwu’s appointment as non-executive director after regulatory approval. January’s official manufacturing PMI fell to 49.3, signaling contraction and weighing on investor sentiment. Trading resumes Monday amid renewed speculation over policy easing.
31 January 2026
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Palantir stock price could swing 9% after earnings — what traders watch going into Monday

Palantir stock price could swing 9% after earnings — what traders watch going into Monday

Palantir shares dropped 3.47% Friday to $146.59 ahead of its fourth-quarter earnings report, scheduled for Monday after markets close. Options pricing signals a possible 9% swing in the stock next week. Shares have fallen nearly 30% since November’s record high. Reports of Palantir’s AI being used by U.S. immigration authorities have added to volatility.
31 January 2026
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ICBC A-shares dip into weekend as China PMI turns red — what traders watch next week

ICBC A-shares dip into weekend as China PMI turns red — what traders watch next week

ICBC’s Shanghai-listed shares closed down 0.14% at 7.25 yuan on Friday after China’s official factory PMI fell to 49.3 in January. Peers were mixed, with CCB and AgBank also lower. Investors await private-sector PMI data on Feb. 2 and possible policy moves. Bloomberg reported Beijing may issue 200 billion yuan in special bonds to recapitalize major insurers.
31 January 2026
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GameStop Stock Pops After Ryan Cohen Teases “Very, Very, Very Big” Consumer Buyout

GameStop Stock Pops After Ryan Cohen Teases “Very, Very, Very Big” Consumer Buyout

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen said Friday the company is pursuing a major acquisition of a larger public consumer firm, sending shares up 4.78% to $23.88. Cohen’s new stock-option award vests only if GameStop reaches a $100 billion market cap and $10 billion in cumulative EBITDA. The company holds about $9 billion in cash. Shareholder approval for the compensation package is pending.
31 January 2026
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Roche stock ends week higher after earnings and dividend bump — what investors watch next

Roche stock ends week higher after earnings and dividend bump — what investors watch next

Roche shares closed Friday at 350.70 francs, up 1.1%, after reporting 2025 sales of 61.5 billion francs, a 7% rise at constant exchange rates. Core operating profit grew 13% to 21.8 billion francs, but only 5% in francs, missing expectations due to currency effects. The company proposed a dividend hike to 9.80 francs per share. Investors await key neurology data and a shareholder vote on March 10.
31 January 2026
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No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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