Today: 27 April 2026

Khadija Saeed

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

China Mobile 600941 stock price before Shanghai opens: VAT shift, CPI data and earnings date in focus

China Mobile 600941 stock price before Shanghai opens: VAT shift, CPI data and earnings date in focus

China Mobile’s Shanghai A-shares opened the week near 95 yuan after closing Friday at 95.11 yuan, down 0.26%. A recent tax rule change raised VAT on key telecom services to 9% from 6%, which the company said will affect revenue and profit. The next earnings report is set for March 27. China’s monthly inflation data is due Feb. 11.
8 February 2026
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Reliance Industries share price in focus as Russian oil pullback report and Australia deal set up Monday trade

Reliance Industries share price in focus as Russian oil pullback report and Australia deal set up Monday trade

Reliance closed up 0.53% at 1,451 rupees on Friday as Reuters reported Indian refiners, including Reliance, are avoiding new Russian crude offers for March-April. Reliance Consumer Products acquired a majority stake in Australia’s Goodness Group, maker of Nexba and PACE. The deal size was not disclosed. Reliance shares are expected to be in focus when markets reopen Monday.
8 February 2026
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Siemens stock price rises after Copenhagen driverless train deal as earnings week looms

Siemens stock price rises after Copenhagen driverless train deal as earnings week looms

Siemens shares rose 2.45% to 250.50 euros Friday after its Mobility unit and a Stadler-led group secured a 3 billion euro contract to supply automated trains for Copenhagen. The deal covers 226 trainsets, with service running through 2040. Siemens will report first-quarter results and hold its annual meeting on Feb. 12, with a proposed 5.35 euro dividend per share on the agenda.
8 February 2026
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PepsiCo (PEP) stock ends at $170 — CPI and CAGNY loom after a sharp week

PepsiCo (PEP) stock ends at $170 — CPI and CAGNY loom after a sharp week

PepsiCo shares closed Friday at $170.49, up 1.77% and about 10% higher for the week, outpacing Coca-Cola and Keurig Dr Pepper. The move came as investors rotated into consumer staples amid tech volatility. PepsiCo announced price cuts on core brands and a 4% dividend hike earlier in the week. U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week, with PepsiCo’s CAGNY update set for Feb. 18.
8 February 2026
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Bank of China A shares (601988) dip into Monday: 3 things to watch before Shanghai opens

Bank of China A shares (601988) dip into Monday: 3 things to watch before Shanghai opens

Bank of China’s Shanghai-listed shares fell 0.93% to 5.35 yuan on Friday ahead of key CPI and PPI data due Wednesday. Investors are watching for signals on rates and margins, as well as January house-price figures later in the week. The Shanghai Composite also ended lower Friday, adding caution. Former Bank of China vice president Lin Jingzhen was expelled from the Communist Party for “serious violation of discipline and law.”
8 February 2026
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Why International Holding Company PJSC stock is stuck near AED 400 ahead of the ADX open

Why International Holding Company PJSC stock is stuck near AED 400 ahead of the ADX open

International Holding Company PJSC shares closed flat at 399.60 dirhams on Friday, continuing a string of near-zero moves this month. Trading volume reached about 237,000 shares, with the stock stuck near the lower end of its 52-week range. Gulf equities rose Sunday after progress in U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, but IHC showed little reaction. Abu Dhabi’s exchange reopens Monday at 10:00 a.m. local time.
8 February 2026
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RBC stock nudges up — what to watch before earnings and the next Bank of Canada call

RBC stock nudges up — what to watch before earnings and the next Bank of Canada call

Royal Bank of Canada shares closed up 0.69% at C$232.72 in Toronto on Friday, outperforming other Canadian financials. Investors are awaiting RBC’s Feb. 26 results and guidance as Bank of Canada rate expectations remain uncertain. Canada lost 24,800 jobs in January, but the unemployment rate fell to 6.5%. Governor Tiff Macklem warned Thursday that the economic transition will take years.
8 February 2026
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UnitedHealth stock heads into Monday after UNH’s 3% jump — what investors watch next

UnitedHealth stock heads into Monday after UNH’s 3% jump — what investors watch next

UnitedHealth shares rose 3% Friday to $276.65 after a volatile week for managed-care stocks. Investors await insurer earnings from CVS Health on Feb. 10 and Humana on Feb. 11 for updates on Medicare Advantage trends. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has proposed a 0.09% payment increase for 2027 plans. The comment period on the 2027 rate notice closes Feb. 25.
8 February 2026
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RTX stock in focus: Dividend declared as Pentagon readies Trump-order list that could curb payouts

RTX stock in focus: Dividend declared as Pentagon readies Trump-order list that could curb payouts

RTX closed at $198.66, up 1.4% Friday, after declaring a 68-cent quarterly dividend payable March 19. Investors await a Pentagon list of “underperforming” contractors that could face limits on dividends and buybacks under a Trump executive order. RTX’s annual report flagged the order as a market risk. About 4.35 million RTX shares changed hands in the session.
8 February 2026
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Applied Materials stock jumped 6% Friday — here’s what could move AMAT next week

Applied Materials stock jumped 6% Friday — here’s what could move AMAT next week

Applied Materials shares rose 6.09% to $322.51 Friday, outpacing average volume as chip stocks rallied on Amazon and Alphabet spending plans. The stock remains 6% below its Jan. 29 high. Investors await Applied’s Feb. 12 earnings, with analysts expecting $2.21 per share. Tighter U.S. export controls could cut $600 million from 2026 revenue, the company has said.
8 February 2026
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Moutai stock price: iMoutai refund crackdown and overnight maintenance put 600519 in focus before Shanghai open

Moutai stock price: iMoutai refund crackdown and overnight maintenance put 600519 in focus before Shanghai open

Kweichow Moutai’s iMoutai app began maintenance Sunday after reports of lagging and failed purchases, with some orders canceled and refunded for “abnormal” activity. Shares closed Friday at 1,515.01 yuan, down 2.57%, but gained 8.14% for the week. The Shanghai exchange will close Feb. 15–23 for Spring Festival. China’s January CPI and PPI data are due Wednesday.
8 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Jim Cramer Calls Data Center Stocks a 'Beast' in Current Market
    April 27, 2026, 7:35 AM EDT. Jim Cramer, host of CNBC's 'Mad Money,' highlighted the strong performance of data center stocks amid current market conditions. He described the data center sector as a 'beast', signaling robust investor interest and growth potential. This underscores rising demand for data infrastructure driven by cloud computing and digital transformation trends. Cramer's remarks on April 24 reflect optimism ahead of key market events expected next week. Investors should watch data center equities closely as they may offer significant opportunities in a volatile environment.

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Broadcom’s $2 Trillion AI Bet Is Getting Harder to Ignore as Google Chips Put AVGO in Focus

Broadcom’s $2 Trillion AI Bet Is Getting Harder to Ignore as Google Chips Put AVGO in Focus

27 April 2026
Broadcom entered Monday with a $2.05 trillion valuation, driven by demand for custom AI chips and a key supply deal with Google for future Tensor Processing Units. Shares traded at $422.76 before the U.S. open. Fiscal first-quarter revenue rose 29% to $19.31 billion, with AI semiconductor revenue up 106% to $8.4 billion. Broadcom is now a top holding in several Vanguard ETFs following recent fund splits.
Palantir Stock Faces a May 4 Earnings Test as Wall Street Sees Upside but Political Heat Builds

Palantir Stock Faces a May 4 Earnings Test as Wall Street Sees Upside but Political Heat Builds

27 April 2026
Palantir will report first-quarter earnings after U.S. markets close on May 4, with Wall Street expecting revenue of about $1.54 billion, up roughly 74% year over year. Shares traded at $143.09 before Monday’s open, up 1.06%. Analysts remain divided over Palantir’s AI-driven growth versus political risks and valuation. Super Micro Computer, another AI stock, rose 8.65% to $29.08.
FOX 4’s New Irving Studio Just Won a Dallas Real Estate Award—Here’s Why It Matters

FOX 4’s New Irving Studio Just Won a Dallas Real Estate Award—Here’s Why It Matters

27 April 2026
FOX 4’s new Irving broadcast studio has won a Dallas Business Journal Best Real Estate Deals award, contractor Adolfson & Peterson Construction said. The two-story, 60,000-square-foot building at 2203 W. Royal Lane has topped out, with move-in expected in December 2026. The project will relocate 170 staff from downtown Dallas to Las Colinas. A Texas filing lists completion for July 2026.
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