Khadija Saeed

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

Asda job cuts: 150 roles at risk as depot shake-up and Evri move follow Christmas slump

Asda job cuts: 150 roles at risk as depot shake-up and Evri move follow Christmas slump

LONDON, Jan 18, 2026, 21:35 GMT Asda has launched redundancy consultations that may threaten over 150 jobs, UK media reported Sunday. The talks come as the retailer looks to revamp parts of its distribution network. Gbnews The reviews follow a disappointing Christmas trading stretch, during which the grocer lost ground to competitors. Sales reportedly dropped 4.2% over the festive season,…
Intel stock price slides into earnings week: what INTC traders are watching now

Intel stock price slides into earnings week: what INTC traders are watching now

NEW YORK, Jan 18, 2026, 16:09 EST — Market closed Intel shares slipped 2.8% on Friday, ending at $46.96, marking a late retreat that tightens the leash as the stock heads into a crucial week. (Investing) Intel’s next major milestone is Thursday, with fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results set to drop after the market closes. The company will also hold…
Bank of China A-share price in focus: 601988 faces Monday policy test as leverage rules tighten

Bank of China A-share price in focus: 601988 faces Monday policy test as leverage rules tighten

SHANGHAI, Jan 19, 2026, 05:18 CST — Premarket Bank of China Ltd’s A shares (601988) are set to open Monday under the influence of policy moves, having closed the previous session at 5.40 yuan, down 0.55%. (Investing) This is significant since the bank serves as a key indicator of how China’s major state lenders respond to changes in rates and…
Thermo Fisher Scientific stock drops before long weekend as TMO traders brace for Jan. 29 earnings

Thermo Fisher Scientific stock drops before long weekend as TMO traders brace for Jan. 29 earnings

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 16:14 EST — The market has closed. Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc closed Friday down 0.95% at $618.72, following a weak session for many life-sciences stocks as the broader market slipped. (MarketWatch) Thermo Fisher’s next major milestone comes Jan. 29, when it plans to report Q4 and full-year 2025 results before the market opens, followed by…
Siemens stock drifts lower at €260 — what could move the share price next

Siemens stock drifts lower at €260 — what could move the share price next

FRANKFURT, Jan 18, 2026, 22:05 CET — The market has closed. Shares of Siemens Aktiengesellschaft (SIEGn.DE) ended Friday at 260.25 euros, slipping 0.23%. Throughout the session, the stock fluctuated between 259.10 and 261.80 euros. (MarketWatch) With Xetra shut over the weekend, attention turns to Monday’s session, where there’s not much on the calendar in terms of company-specific triggers. Siemens, hovering…
Nestle stock in focus after Singapore expands infant formula recall ahead of Monday trade

Nestle stock in focus after Singapore expands infant formula recall ahead of Monday trade

Zurich, Jan 18, 2026, 22:03 CET — Market closed Nestle (NESN.S) faces fresh pressure this week after Singapore expanded its recall of infant formula products, pointing to the presence of a cereulide toxin. (Default) Investors are grappling with tough timing. The recall saga has gone global, prompting markets to assess each new affected region as a test of whether the…
18 January 2026
China Mobile A-Shares (600941) Set for Monday Test as China Tightens Margin Rules

China Mobile A-Shares (600941) Set for Monday Test as China Tightens Margin Rules

Shanghai, Jan 19, 2026, 05:19 CST — Premarket China Mobile’s Shanghai-listed A shares looked poised for a tentative opening after regulators and exchanges in China stepped in to rein in leverage amid the recent stock market rally. The stock ended Friday down 0.84%, closing at 96.28 yuan. (Stockanalysis) Timing is key. New restrictions on margin financing—borrowing to buy shares—kick in…
RBC stock price holds near highs — what to watch before Canada inflation and the BoC

RBC stock price holds near highs — what to watch before Canada inflation and the BoC

Toronto, Jan 18, 2026, 16:01 EST — The market has closed. Shares of Royal Bank of Canada ended Friday at C$235.42, rising 8 cents. The stock remains roughly 2% shy of its 52-week peak ahead of a data-packed week for Canada. Trading ranged from C$233.96 to C$237.02, with around 3.4 million shares exchanging hands. (Tmx) That’s key since RBC, much…
18 January 2026
CATL stock faces Monday test after supplier probed over “$17 billion” deal

CATL stock faces Monday test after supplier probed over “$17 billion” deal

Shanghai, Jan 19, 2026, 05:11 CST — Premarket Shares of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd’s Shenzhen-listed Class A stock (300750.SZ) drew attention ahead of Monday’s open following a regulatory probe into one of its major suppliers, spotlighting China’s battery supply chain and its handling of high-value contracts. The pressing concern isn’t CATL’s day-to-day operations. Instead, it’s the risk tied to…
Kweichow Moutai A-shares face Monday test after Feitian Maotai scam warning

Kweichow Moutai A-shares face Monday test after Feitian Maotai scam warning

Shanghai, Jan 19, 2026, 04:52 CST — Premarket Kweichow Moutai Co Ltd’s A-shares on the Shanghai exchange (600519.SS) will be in focus Monday after its sales division flagged fake online promotions. These scams are pushing “enterprise” subscription links for Feitian Moutai priced at 1,499 yuan. The firm made clear it hasn’t authorized anyone to take these orders. Instead, 2026 sales…
PetroChina (601857) stock price: What to watch before Shanghai opens as China tightens margin trading

PetroChina (601857) stock price: What to watch before Shanghai opens as China tightens margin trading

Shanghai, Jan 19, 2026, 04:44 GMT+8 — Premarket PetroChina’s A shares on the Shanghai Exchange dropped 1.7% to 9.80 yuan by Friday’s close, putting China’s top publicly traded oil company in focus as the new week begins. (Yahoo Finance) The immediate squeeze comes from policy, not pipeline issues. Starting Monday, China’s exchanges will raise the minimum margin requirement for new…
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  • Jim Cramer Highlights ASML's Unmet Shortage Amid Strong Demand
    January 28, 2026, 3:08 AM EST. ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML), a key semiconductor equipment maker, faces a shortage of its advanced EUV chip machines that cannot be met, according to CNBC's Jim Cramer. The company's shares have surged 103% over the past year, boosted by strong demand for AI-related chips. Bernstein and UBS both reaffirmed bullish outlooks, citing higher earnings estimates and structural growth drivers. ASML's upcoming earnings report on January 28 is expected to surpass consensus forecasts. Despite its strengths, some investors are eyeing other AI stocks as potentially better investments with lower risks. ASML remains integral to the supply of next-generation semiconductor technology amid global chip demand.
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