Today: 8 February 2026
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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.

Foxconn Industrial Internet stock slides 3.3% as China targets “flash boys” — what to watch next

Foxconn Industrial Internet stock slides 3.3% as China targets “flash boys” — what to watch next

Foxconn Industrial Internet’s Shanghai-listed shares fell 3.33% to 60.90 yuan Monday, underperforming the broader market as regulators tightened controls on speculative trading and leverage. China’s securities regulator ordered brokers to remove client-dedicated servers from exchange-run data centers, curbing high-frequency trading. The Shanghai Composite rose 0.29%. Foxconn’s next earnings report is scheduled for March 10.
20 January 2026
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Banco Santander stock slips on tariff scare — what investors watch next

Banco Santander stock slips on tariff scare — what investors watch next

Banco Santander closed at 10.49 euros in Madrid Monday, down 0.4% after a volatile session triggered by U.S. tariff threats against Europe. The IBEX 35 slipped about 1% as banks sold off ahead of Spain’s earnings season. Santander shares hovered near a 52-week high, with traders eyeing deposit costs and official responses to the tariff risk. The bank enters its earnings blackout window Jan. 20 and reports results Feb. 4.
20 January 2026
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Airbus stock drops 3% as Trump tariff threat hits exporters; robot purchase surfaces

Airbus stock drops 3% as Trump tariff threat hits exporters; robot purchase surfaces

Airbus shares fell 3.2% to 210.40 euros after President Trump warned of new U.S. tariffs on European exports, rattling investors. The proposed 10% tariff on imports from eight European countries could rise to 25% in June if no deal is reached. EU diplomats are preparing possible retaliation. Airbus delivered 793 aircraft in 2025 and will report full-year results on Feb. 19.
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Stock Market Today

BAT stock ends week higher as buyback rolls on; investors eye Feb 12 results

BAT stock ends week higher as buyback rolls on; investors eye Feb 12 results

8 February 2026
British American Tobacco shares closed up 1.2% at 4,609 pence on Friday, outpacing the FTSE 100 ahead of its preliminary results due Feb. 12. The company bought back 121,668 shares this week for cancellation. CEO Tadeu Marroco received 364 shares under a bonus scheme. Investors are watching for updates on BAT’s nicotine alternatives and sector competition after Philip Morris International’s latest results.
SSE share price ends higher — what to watch before Monday’s London open

SSE share price ends higher — what to watch before Monday’s London open

8 February 2026
SSE shares closed up 1.21% at 2,510 pence in London on Friday, trading near a 52-week high. The company guided for 2025/26 adjusted earnings per share of 144–152 pence after reporting a 64% jump in regulated networks investment and a 7% rise in renewables output. Investors are watching Ofgem’s transmission price-control deadline and UK interest rate signals.
Meta Stock Slips on AI Spend Jitters as $4 Trillion Valuation Chatter Grows

Meta Stock Slips on AI Spend Jitters as $4 Trillion Valuation Chatter Grows

8 February 2026
Meta shares fell 1.3% Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $135 billion, up sharply from $72.22 billion in 2025. Investors expressed concern over rising AI costs and pressure on cash flow, despite Meta reporting a 24% jump in fourth-quarter revenue to $59.89 billion.
HSBC share price ends Friday up 2.2% — what to watch before London reopens

HSBC share price ends Friday up 2.2% — what to watch before London reopens

8 February 2026
HSBC shares closed up 2.2% at 1,305.8 pence in London on Friday, while its New York stock rose and Hong Kong shares fell. Market participants now expect the Bank of England’s key rate to drop to 3.0% by March 2027, with two more cuts in 2026 nearly priced in, Reuters reported. HSBC’s next results are due Feb. 25.
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