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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.

IHC stock price steadies near 400 dirhams after phishing warning — what investors watch before ADX opens

IHC stock price steadies near 400 dirhams after phishing warning — what investors watch before ADX opens

Abu Dhabi, Jan 19, 2026, 00:54 GST — Premarket International Holding Company PJSC is alerting investors to online scammers misusing its name and logo, as the Abu Dhabi-listed giant enters Monday’s session with shares hovering near 400 dirhams. The warning comes at a tricky moment for the share price. IHC, a key indicator in Abu Dhabi, has been hovering close…
18 January 2026
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American Express stock rebounds before the long weekend as Trump’s rate-cap plan stays in play

American Express stock rebounds before the long weekend as Trump’s rate-cap plan stays in play

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 15:39 EST — Market closed Shares of American Express Company rose 2.08% on Friday to $364.79, beating a modestly softer Wall Street ahead of the long weekend. Trading volume topped recent averages, though the stock still sits roughly 6% below its Dec. 12 peak. (MarketWatch) The bounce comes with a policy overhang still hanging over…
18 January 2026
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L’Oreal stock price: what to watch before Paris opens after Friday dip

L’Oreal stock price: what to watch before Paris opens after Friday dip

Paris, Jan 18, 2026, 21:54 CET — Market closed L’Oreal shares slipped on Friday, following the broader dip in European stocks ahead of the weekend. The French cosmetics giant’s shares slipped 0.59%, ending at 384.85 euros on Euronext Paris, while the CAC 40 index dropped 0.65%. (MarketWatch) Why it matters now: Europe’s rally is losing steam, with investors moving away…
18 January 2026
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Novo Nordisk Class B stock jumps — Wegovy pill scripts and UK dose nod set up the week ahead

Novo Nordisk Class B stock jumps — Wegovy pill scripts and UK dose nod set up the week ahead

COPENHAGEN, Jan 18, 2026, 21:16 CET — Market closed. Novo Nordisk A/S Class B shares (NOVOb.CO) surged 6.49% on Friday, closing at 388.9 Danish crowns after hitting a high of 391.3 crowns during the session. The stock is set to reopen Monday, with traders reacting to the latest Wegovy news. (Investing) Investors are weighing whether Novo’s once-daily Wegovy pill is…
18 January 2026
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China Construction Bank stock: what to watch before Shanghai opens as margin curbs and a PBOC rate cut kick in

China Construction Bank stock: what to watch before Shanghai opens as margin curbs and a PBOC rate cut kick in

Shanghai, Jan 19, 2026, 04:01 GMT+8 — Premarket China Construction Bank Corporation’s A-shares fell 0.08 yuan, or 0.9%, settling at 8.95 yuan on Friday. The stock has dropped roughly 1.2% over the last five trading days. The major state-owned lender faces Monday’s session amid new policy changes set to take effect that day. (MarketScreener) Leverage stands out as the crucial…
18 January 2026
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Applied Materials (AMAT) stock price ends higher as KeyBanc lifts target; traders size up week ahead

Applied Materials (AMAT) stock price ends higher as KeyBanc lifts target; traders size up week ahead

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 15:38 EST — Market closed. Applied Materials shares closed Friday 2.5% higher at $327.01, following a wider rally in chip-equipment stocks fueled by upbeat research notes and signs of increased spending from leading chipmakers. This shift is crucial as investors ramp up exposure to semiconductor capital equipment, betting on a stronger order cycle in 2026.…
18 January 2026
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Hermes stock: why RMS.PA slid on Friday and what investors watch next week

Hermes stock: why RMS.PA slid on Friday and what investors watch next week

Paris, Jan 18, 2026, 21:21 CET — Market closed. Hermès International shares slipped 2.06% to close at 2,190 euros on Euronext Paris Friday, leaving the stock poised for another sentiment check when trading resumes Monday. (MarketWatch) The decline coincided with a broader sell-off in luxury stocks. The pan-European STOXX 600 closed unchanged, but the region’s luxury index—a collection of listed…
18 January 2026
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SAP stock slips as earnings loom and traders brace for a holiday-thinned week

SAP stock slips as earnings loom and traders brace for a holiday-thinned week

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 15:19 EST — Market closed. SAP SE’s U.S.-listed shares (SAP.N) closed Friday down 0.95% at $233.59, pressured heading into the long weekend. After hours, the stock ticked up slightly to $234.34. (The Wall Street Journal) Timing is key. U.S. markets will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, forcing investors to…
18 January 2026
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Caldwell Construction enters administration, 400 jobs at risk as housebuilder sites seek replacements

Caldwell Construction enters administration, 400 jobs at risk as housebuilder sites seek replacements

LONDON, Jan 18, 2026, 19:57 GMT Caldwell Construction Limited has gone into administration, threatening over 400 jobs, according to UK media on Sunday. The Stoke-on-Trent groundworks and civil engineering company posted a turnover of roughly 58.4 million pounds last year, with operating profits falling below 1 million pounds, the report added. (The Sun) The collapse is significant since groundworks kick…
18 January 2026
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Merck stock (MRK) heads into a holiday pause as FDA fast-review program draws scrutiny

Merck stock (MRK) heads into a holiday pause as FDA fast-review program draws scrutiny

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 14:53 EST — Market closed. Merck & Company, Inc. shares closed Friday at $108.83, slipping 1.9%. U.S. markets will be shut Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. (Yahoo Finance) Investors now have a few days to weigh a growing regulatory issue for major drug companies: just how much influence the FDA’s drive for quicker…
18 January 2026
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Philip Morris stock heads into MLK Day break higher — here’s what matters next

Philip Morris stock heads into MLK Day break higher — here’s what matters next

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 14:51 (EST) — Market closed Philip Morris International Inc shares ended Friday at $173.62, rising 0.6% and marking their seventh consecutive day of gains ahead of the U.S. market’s long weekend. (StockAnalysis) The timing is key since Wall Street will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, squeezing the first full…
18 January 2026
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Novartis stock price: NOVN ends higher on FDA Breakthrough tag for Sjögren’s drug ianalumab — what to watch next week

Novartis stock price: NOVN ends higher on FDA Breakthrough tag for Sjögren’s drug ianalumab — what to watch next week

Zurich, January 18, 2026, 20:45 CET — The market has closed. Novartis shares rose close to 1% on Friday after the Swiss pharma giant announced that U.S. regulators had granted a Breakthrough Therapy designation to ianalumab, its drug candidate for Sjögren’s disease. The stock finished at 115.60 Swiss francs on the SIX Swiss Exchange. (MarketWatch) The designation is important because…
18 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Gold Prices Soar to Record $5,300 as US Dollar Slides on Trump Comments
    January 28, 2026, 4:42 AM EST. Gold prices hit a record high of over $5,290 per troy ounce on Wednesday, driven by a near four-year low in the US dollar. The dollar index fell 0.2% to 96.08 following President Donald Trump's remarks suggesting comfort with a weaker currency. Analysts say Trump's stance signals a strategic risk, potentially benefiting US exporters and reducing the trade deficit. The dollar's slide undermines its usual role as a safe haven, prompting caution among investors. Geopolitical tensions and an upcoming Federal Reserve policy decision also added support to gold's rally.
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