Today: 7 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.

Citigroup stock: What to watch as Trump’s credit-card cap nears the next session

Citigroup stock: What to watch as Trump’s credit-card cap nears the next session

Citigroup shares closed Friday at $118.04, up 0.49%, as investors watched for details on President Trump’s proposed one-year 10% cap on credit-card rates set for Jan. 20. Citi reported fourth-quarter net income of $2.5 billion and a $1.2 billion Russia-related loss. The S&P 500 financial sector posted its steepest weekly drop since October. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
18 January 2026
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Reliance share price in focus: Jio IPO talk and retail margin squeeze loom as markets reopen Monday

Reliance share price in focus: Jio IPO talk and retail margin squeeze loom as markets reopen Monday

Reliance Industries shares slipped 0.06% to 1,457.90 rupees on the NSE Friday after reporting a 1.6% rise in December-quarter profit to 22,290 crore rupees. Retail margins fell, prompting brokerages to trim earnings forecasts. Jio Platforms’ net profit rose nearly 11% to 7,629 crore rupees, while Reliance Retail’s profit increased 2.7% to 3,551 crore rupees. Markets reopen Monday.
18 January 2026
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Salesforce stock drops to a seven-week low — what to watch for CRM after the MLK Day pause

Salesforce stock drops to a seven-week low — what to watch for CRM after the MLK Day pause

Salesforce closed Friday at $227.11, down 2.75%, its lowest since November 26 and capping a 12% weekly drop. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The World Economic Forum’s annual meeting begins Sunday in Davos, where Salesforce will debut its new AI concierge app. Director Neelie Kroes sold 3,893 shares earlier in the week, SEC filings show.
18 January 2026
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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

Asda has begun redundancy consultations that could cut over 150 distribution jobs, UK media reported Sunday. The retailer plans to create eight regional transport hubs and outsource some parcel deliveries to Evri. The move follows a 4.2% drop in Christmas sales and increased pressure from lenders after heavy debt selling. The GMB union says it will support affected members during talks.
18 January 2026
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

Intel shares fell 2.8% to $46.96 Friday, bucking a broader chip rally, ahead of its quarterly earnings report due Thursday after markets close. The stock has surged 31% in 2026, fueled by optimism over server chip demand and foundry prospects. Options markets imply a 7.7% swing after results. Investors await updates on PC, data-center demand, and Intel’s contract chipmaking push.
18 January 2026
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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

Bank of China’s A shares closed at 5.40 yuan in Shanghai, down 0.55% ahead of new central bank rate cuts and stricter margin-financing rules taking effect Jan. 19. Stock exchanges will raise the minimum margin ratio for leveraged trades from 80% to 100% for new contracts. The People’s Bank of China will cut rates on targeted policy tools by 25 basis points. Investors await the monthly Loan Prime Rate decision around Jan. 20.
18 January 2026
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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

Siemens shares closed down 0.23% at 260.25 euros Friday, trading near a 52-week high. The company faces a Jan. 28 deadline for shareholder proposals ahead of its Feb. 12 earnings report and annual meeting in Munich. Wall Street’s Monday closure is expected to thin European trading volumes. Governance concerns have resurfaced, with calls for limits on virtual shareholder meetings.
18 January 2026
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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

China Mobile’s A shares closed down 0.84% at 96.28 yuan Friday in Shanghai. China’s exchanges will raise the minimum margin requirement for new borrowings to 100% from 80% starting Monday. Traders are watching for the Jan. 20 China loan prime rate decision and its impact on high-dividend telecom stocks. The Shanghai Composite ended down 0.26% at 4,101.91.
18 January 2026
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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

Royal Bank of Canada shares closed at C$235.42 in Toronto Friday, up 0.03%, with about 3.4 million shares traded. The Canadian dollar hit a six-week low as the 10-year yield rose and oil prices climbed. Canada’s December CPI report is due Monday, ahead of the Bank of Canada’s rate decision on Jan. 28. RBC will pay its next dividend Feb. 24, with earnings set for Feb. 26.
18 January 2026
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CATL stock faces Monday test after supplier probed over “$17 billion” deal

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

CATL’s Shenzhen-listed shares closed down 0.4% at 352.32 yuan after China’s securities regulator launched a probe into supplier Ningbo Ronbay for allegedly misleading investors about a contract with CATL. Ronbay had announced a supply deal worth over 120 billion yuan but later called the figure an internal estimate. Investors await further disclosures as scrutiny on contract reporting intensifies.
18 January 2026
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Kweichow Moutai A-shares face Monday test after Feitian Maotai scam warning

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

Kweichow Moutai warned of fake online “enterprise” links selling Feitian Moutai subscriptions at 1,499 yuan, stressing it has not authorized such sales. Shares closed Friday at 1,382 yuan, down 0.5%, with major baijiu rivals also slipping. New margin rules take effect Monday, raising trader caution ahead of the Lunar New Year. The company said 2026 contracts are handled offline through official stores.
18 January 2026
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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

PetroChina A shares fell 1.7% to 9.80 yuan in Shanghai Friday, with 200.7 million shares traded. China’s new margin rules for leveraged stock purchases take effect Monday, raising the minimum requirement from 80% to 100%. Oil prices ended higher but saw sharp swings, with Brent closing at $64.13 a barrel. The Shanghai Composite slipped 0.26% to 4,101.91.
18 January 2026
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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

IHC closed at 399.6 dirhams Friday, unchanged after a week of narrow trading. The company warned investors about online scammers misusing its name and logo to promote fake investment offers. Abu Dhabi traders are watching oil prices and awaiting new announcements as markets reopen Monday. IHC’s market value stood at about 873.8 billion dirhams as of January 16.
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Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
Walmart shares climbed 3.34% to $131.18 Friday, pushing its market value to about $1.05 trillion as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Retail stocks mostly gained, with Target up 4.24% and Costco up 1.20%, while Amazon dropped 5.55%. Investors await Walmart’s fiscal Q4 results on Feb. 19 and key U.S. economic data next week.
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