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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.

AMD stock price rises into long weekend as $311 million data-center lease puts AI demand in focus

AMD stock price rises into long weekend as $311 million data-center lease puts AI demand in focus

New York, January 17, 2026, 17:46 EST — Market closed. Advanced Micro Devices Inc shares ended Friday up about 1.7% at $231.83, after trading between $228.95 and $235.71, with about 42.5 million shares changing hands. The move left AMD not far below its 52-week high of $240.34. Why it matters now: the market is treating power and data-center space as…
18 January 2026
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SK hynix share price holds near 756,000 won after KOSPI record run — what traders watch next

SK hynix share price holds near 756,000 won after KOSPI record run — what traders watch next

Seoul, Jan 18, 2026, 07:52 KST — Market closed. SK hynix Inc. shares (000660.KS) closed Friday at 756,000 won, gaining 0.93%. The price fluctuated between 747,000 and 763,000 won, with roughly 3.7 million shares changing hands, per the company’s investor relations page. (SK hynix) South Korea’s benchmark extended its rally with another strong finish, hitting new highs this year thanks…
18 January 2026
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Micron stock price jumps on New York megafab groundbreaking, insider buy — what to watch next week

Micron stock price jumps on New York megafab groundbreaking, insider buy — what to watch next week

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 17:27 EST — Market closed. Micron Technology Inc shares (MU.O) closed Friday 7.8% higher, at $362.75. The stock fluctuated from $346.65 to $365.59, with roughly 47.9 million shares traded. U.S. markets were closed Monday for the holiday, but Micron’s rally puts it near the front of traders’ minds heading into Tuesday. The move also refocuses…
17 January 2026
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ASML stock price: Morgan Stanley’s new €1,400 target lands ahead of a big earnings test

ASML stock price: Morgan Stanley’s new €1,400 target lands ahead of a big earnings test

Amsterdam, Jan 17, 2026, 23:25 CET — Market closed. Morgan Stanley laid out a bull case for ASML Holding NV that could push the stock up by as much as 70% in its most optimistic forecast, keeping the chip-equipment giant in focus as the new week starts. On Friday, ASML shares (ASML.AS) closed at €1,167.20 in Amsterdam, gaining 1.55% on…
17 January 2026
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TSMC stock: Taiwan shares close at NT$1,740 as capex push and Arizona plans steer next week

TSMC stock: Taiwan shares close at NT$1,740 as capex push and Arizona plans steer next week

TAIPEI, Jan 18, 2026, 06:30 (GMT+8) — Market closed Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s shares jumped 2.96%, closing at a peak of NT$1,740 on Friday. This surge helped push Taiwan’s Taiex index to a record high. “These figures simply told investors AI demand is robust,” said Alex Huang of Mega International Investment Services, noting the company’s forecast of nearly 30% sales…
17 January 2026
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Broadcom stock price (AVGO) rebounds into the long weekend as analysts turn bullish again

Broadcom stock price (AVGO) rebounds into the long weekend as analysts turn bullish again

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 17:25 (EST) — Market closed. Broadcom shares climbed 2.53% on Friday, ending the day at $351.71. This late-week rally puts the chipmaker back in the spotlight as the holiday break approaches. (Broadcom Investors) U.S. markets will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, moving the next trading session to Tuesday and…
17 January 2026
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Nvidia stock price slips after China blocks key H200 AI chip shipments — what investors watch next week

Nvidia stock price slips after China blocks key H200 AI chip shipments — what investors watch next week

New York, January 17, 2026, 17:25 (EST) — The market has closed. Nvidia shares slipped 0.44% to close at $186.23 on Friday following reports that Chinese customs blocked imports of its H200 chip, the company’s second most powerful AI processor. The Financial Times reported that parts suppliers have halted production. Reuters couldn’t immediately confirm the story, and Nvidia didn’t respond…
17 January 2026
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Gold hits Rs 146,300 in Ahmedabad: ETF inflows jump as physical demand cools

Gold hits Rs 146,300 in Ahmedabad: ETF inflows jump as physical demand cools

Ahmedabad, India, Jan 18, 2026, 03:40 (IST) Gold prices in Ahmedabad hit a new peak, climbing to 146,300 rupees per 10 grams on Saturday, marking a continued surge in local bullion rates. Silver, meanwhile, slipped back to about 275,000 rupees per kg after reaching 280,000 just a day before. (The Times of India) The World Gold Council reported that the…
17 January 2026
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Paramount’s Warner takeover bid hits court snag as Netflix deal heads toward proxy fight

Paramount’s Warner takeover bid hits court snag as Netflix deal heads toward proxy fight

WILMINGTON, Del., Jan 17, 2026, 17:10 (EST) A Delaware judge declined to fast-track Paramount Skydance’s attempt to access Warner Bros Discovery’s disclosures amid the battle over Netflix’s $82.7 billion takeover bid. Vice Chancellor Morgan Zurn ruled Paramount failed to prove “cognizable irreparable harm.” A lawyer for Warner argued, “This movie is still being shot.” Paramount insisted shareholders should question why…
17 January 2026
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Foxconn Industrial Internet (601138) jumps 4% on dividend day as China tightens margin rules

Foxconn Industrial Internet (601138) jumps 4% on dividend day as China tightens margin rules

Shanghai, Jan 18, 2026, 06:01 CST — The market has closed. Foxconn Industrial Internet Co., Ltd. Class A shares (601138) climbed 4.2% on Friday, closing at 63.00 yuan on a turnover of 16.42 billion yuan. The stock attracted net inflows of 13.18 billion yuan from “super-large” orders, ranking just behind Changdian Technology and GigaDevice as top inflow recipients, according to…
17 January 2026
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GE Vernova stock price jumps 6% on PJM emergency auction push — what to watch next

GE Vernova stock price jumps 6% on PJM emergency auction push — what to watch next

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 16:59 EST — Market closed. GE Vernova Inc shares closed up 6.1% on Friday at $681.55, as investors weighed a White House push for PJM Interconnection to run an “emergency” power auction aimed at speeding new generation onto the grid. The stock added $39.27 on the day, traded between $651.00 and $692.49, and saw about…
17 January 2026
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Banco Santander share price near a 52-week high: what moves SAN.MC next week

Banco Santander share price near a 52-week high: what moves SAN.MC next week

Madrid, Jan 17, 2026, 23:03 (CET) — Market closed Banco Santander (SAN.MC) shares closed Friday at 10.54 euros, slipping just 0.04%, holding steady ahead of the weekend after peaking at 10.63 euros the previous day. Trading volume hit around 20 million shares in Madrid. (Investing) The move on Friday was modest, yet the broader picture is significant. European shares ended…
17 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Corporate Governance Reforms Drive Japanese Stocks to New Highs in 2026
    January 29, 2026, 12:30 AM EST. Japan's stock market hit record highs in 2026, with the Nikkei 225 up 84.3% and TOPIX up 93.3% in five years, outperforming the S&P 500. This surge stems largely from significant corporate governance reforms targeting Japan's traditional keiretsu system-a network of cross shareholdings that discouraged competition and shareholder returns. Regulatory bodies like the Financial Supervision Agency and Tokyo Stock Exchange have pushed companies to reduce cross shareholdings, improve capital efficiency, and prioritize investor-friendly actions like share buybacks and divestitures. These changes foster increased competition and focus, making Japanese equities more attractive to investors looking for growth beyond product launches or charismatic leadership.
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