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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.

Saudi Aramco (Saudi Arabian Oil Co) stock falls 2.4% as Saudi shares slide on Iran risk

Saudi Aramco (Saudi Arabian Oil Co) stock falls 2.4% as Saudi shares slide on Iran risk

Saudi Aramco shares fell 2.4% to 25.18 riyals Sunday as the Saudi benchmark index dropped 1.9%, its sharpest fall since April, amid fears of possible U.S. military action against Iran. Trading volume reached about 9.5 million shares. OPEC+ members are set to finalize output levels, while Brent crude closed just below $70 a barrel. Investors await Aramco’s full-year results on March 10 for dividend updates.
1 February 2026
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Microsoft stock price in focus after AI spending jolt: what to watch before Monday’s open

Microsoft stock price in focus after AI spending jolt: what to watch before Monday’s open

Microsoft shares closed at $430.29 on Friday, down 0.7% after a 10% plunge Thursday that wiped out nearly $360 billion in market value. The selloff followed news that Microsoft’s quarterly capital expenditures soared 66% to $37.5 billion, raising concerns about AI infrastructure costs outpacing revenue. A $750 million Azure deal with Perplexity was confirmed. U.S. economic data releases may face delays due to a partial government shutdown.
1 February 2026
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GOOG stock price: What to watch before Alphabet’s Feb. 4 earnings after Wall Street’s Friday slide

GOOG stock price: What to watch before Alphabet’s Feb. 4 earnings after Wall Street’s Friday slide

Alphabet’s Class C shares closed at $338.53 Friday, down 11 cents after a volatile session. The company will report Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings on Feb. 4. A U.S. judge denied extra penalties in a $425 million privacy lawsuit against Google, which plans to appeal. Google also launched “Project Genie,” an AI tool for creating digital worlds, rattling videogame stocks.
1 February 2026
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Apple stock price: AAPL closes higher, but chip squeeze and iPhone timing loom for the week ahead

Apple stock price: AAPL closes higher, but chip squeeze and iPhone timing loom for the week ahead

Apple shares closed up 0.46% at $259.48 after heavy trading and a volatile session. The company forecast March-quarter revenue growth above estimates but warned of processor and memory supply constraints. Apple confirmed it acquired Israeli AI startup Q.ai for about $1.6 billion. Reports suggest the standard iPhone 18 may be delayed to 2027, though Apple has not commented.
1 February 2026
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Nvidia stock price in focus after CEO calls OpenAI doubts “nonsense” ahead of Monday trade

Nvidia stock price in focus after CEO calls OpenAI doubts “nonsense” ahead of Monday trade

Nvidia shares fell 0.7% to $191.13 in after-hours trading after CEO Jensen Huang said the company will make a “huge” investment in OpenAI but not near $100 billion. Huang denied reports of stalled talks and confirmed Nvidia would participate in OpenAI’s fundraising round. Investors are watching for updates on OpenAI funding and Nvidia’s earnings set for February 25.
1 February 2026
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Shanghai Biren Technology Class H shares: HK$34.80 close sets up Monday “greenshoe” test for 06082.HK

Shanghai Biren Technology Class H shares: HK$34.80 close sets up Monday “greenshoe” test for 06082.HK

Biren’s Class H shares closed down 1.14% at HK$34.80 in Hong Kong on Friday. Shares from the company’s fully exercised over-allotment option begin trading Monday. Hong Kong’s IPO calendar remains crowded, with Eastroc Beverage, Montage Technology, and Axera Semiconductor all set for launches next week. Biren reported 2024 revenue of HK$337 million and a net loss of HK$1.54 billion.
1 February 2026
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Lattice Semiconductor stock price drops into the weekend as chip slump deepens ahead of Feb. 10 call

Lattice Semiconductor stock price drops into the weekend as chip slump deepens ahead of Feb. 10 call

Lattice Semiconductor shares fell 3.35% to $80.52 Friday as chip stocks slumped, with the iShares Semiconductor ETF down over 4%. Microchip Technology and NXP Semiconductors also dropped. Investors await the U.S. jobs report on Feb. 6 and Lattice’s earnings call on Feb. 10. CEO Ford Tamer and CFO Lorenzo Flores will lead the call covering 2025 results and outlook.
1 February 2026
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Tongfu Microelectronics (002156.SZ) share price in focus after 200 million yuan sci-tech bond issue

Tongfu Microelectronics (002156.SZ) share price in focus after 200 million yuan sci-tech bond issue

Tongfu Microelectronics raised 200 million yuan via a 270-day sci-tech innovation bond at 1.77%, maturing October 26, according to a filing. The company forecasts 2025 net profit of 1.1–1.35 billion yuan, up as much as 99% from last year. Tongfu’s shares closed at 52.06 yuan Friday, up 1.15%, but remain volatile. An equity raise is planned, pending regulatory approval.
1 February 2026
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Rockchip Electronics 603893 stock: volatile week near 200 yuan as PMI and earnings outlook drive the next test

Rockchip Electronics 603893 stock: volatile week near 200 yuan as PMI and earnings outlook drive the next test

Rockchip Electronics’ Class A shares closed at 191.32 yuan on Jan. 30, nearly unchanged after swinging between 209.81 and 185.11 yuan last week. The company forecasts 2025 revenue up 40% and net profit up as much as 85%, citing AIoT chip demand. China’s January manufacturing PMI fell to 49.3, fueling caution ahead of new data due Monday.
1 February 2026
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China Resources Microelectronics stock price in focus: filing flags 2026 revenue lift, higher margins and SiC push

China Resources Microelectronics stock price in focus: filing flags 2026 revenue lift, higher margins and SiC push

China Resources Microelectronics shares closed at 63.77 yuan in Shanghai, down 0.02% after trading between 61.50 and 64.65. The chipmaker forecast “positive” revenue and margin growth for 2026, citing demand in autos, energy storage, and AI. Management highlighted plans to expand 12-inch wafer capacity and boost third-generation semiconductor output. Shares have risen about 20.6% since January 1.
1 February 2026
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Rambus stock sinks into earnings week after sharp Friday reversal in RMBS

Rambus stock sinks into earnings week after sharp Friday reversal in RMBS

Rambus shares fell 6.39% to $113.83 at Friday’s close, reversing early gains ahead of its earnings report due after the bell Monday. The stock swung between $112.84 and $127.03 during the session. Chip stocks and major indexes dropped as investors reacted to higher-than-expected producer prices and uncertainty over the next Federal Reserve chair. U.S. markets are closed for the weekend.
1 February 2026
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Suzhou Maxwell Technologies stock price slides 4.7% as insider selling starts; what to watch Monday

Suzhou Maxwell Technologies stock price slides 4.7% as insider selling starts; what to watch Monday

Suzhou Maxwell Technologies shares fell 4.67% to 310.52 yuan Friday after general manager Wang Zhenggen sold 411,500 shares for about 140 million yuan. Major shareholders began a previously announced stake sale as new China factory data showed manufacturing PMI slipped to 49.3 in January. Mainland markets close Sunday. Traders await Monday’s open for signs of further selling pressure.
1 February 2026
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Piotech Class A stock price slips into weekend — what to watch before Shanghai trading reopens

Piotech Class A stock price slips into weekend — what to watch before Shanghai trading reopens

Piotech Inc’s A-shares fell 2.47% to 352.74 yuan at Friday’s close on Shanghai’s STAR Market, after a state-backed fund cut its stake to 16.50% via block trades totaling 8.43 million shares. The broader semiconductor-equipment sector also declined, with a key theme index down about 1% mid-session. Trading in Piotech shares was volatile, with turnover reaching 2.02 billion yuan. Investors are watching for further shareholder moves next week.
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