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.

SAP stock price: Treasury stake tops 5% as buyback focus builds into next week

SAP stock price: Treasury stake tops 5% as buyback focus builds into next week

SAP SE closed at 171.22 euros on Xetra Friday, up 0.43%, after disclosing its treasury shares rose above 5% of capital, reaching 61,737,035 shares. The increase follows the launch of a buyback plan worth up to 2.6 billion euros through July 2026. SAP’s U.S. shares finished at $203.34. Investors await SAP’s Integrated Report on Feb. 26 and next results on April 23.
7 February 2026
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CATL stock price rises after sodium-ion EV push; what investors watch before Shenzhen reopens

CATL stock price rises after sodium-ion EV push; what investors watch before Shenzhen reopens

CATL Class A shares closed up 1.7% at 369.11 yuan in Shenzhen on Friday, after trading between 358.01 and 372.88 yuan. Traders cited CATL’s sodium-ion battery rollout with Changan and a 2026 vehicle launch target. About 393,700 lots changed hands, with market value near 1.68 trillion yuan. Investors await Monday’s reopening and the next earnings report.
7 February 2026
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UnitedHealth stock price ticks up to $276.65 as insurer cost signals shift — what investors watch next week

UnitedHealth stock price ticks up to $276.65 as insurer cost signals shift — what investors watch next week

UnitedHealth shares closed up 3% at $276.65 Friday, rebounding after Molina Healthcare’s weak 2026 outlook rattled managed-care stocks. Centene later issued a stronger 2026 profit forecast, easing some pressure. UnitedHealth traded between $263.00 and $277.74 during the session. Investors await Humana’s results Feb. 11 and a Medicare Advantage rate decision April 6.
7 February 2026
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RTX stock faces Pentagon payout curb list next week as dividend stays in play

RTX stock faces Pentagon payout curb list next week as dividend stays in play

RTX closed at $198.66 Friday, up 1.4%, after declaring a 68-cent quarterly dividend payable March 19. The Pentagon is expected to name defense contractors early next week that could face limits on dividends and buybacks under a Trump order. RTX’s Raytheon unit has been singled out as “least responsive.” Companies named would have 15 days to submit remediation plans.
7 February 2026
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China Construction Bank Class A stock ticks up at Friday close as China data looms

China Construction Bank Class A stock ticks up at Friday close as China data looms

China Construction Bank Class A shares closed up 0.11% at 8.84 yuan in Shanghai on Friday, with around 100 million shares traded. The Shanghai Composite slipped 0.25%. Investors are watching for January inflation data on Feb. 11 and credit figures on Feb. 13 for policy signals. Premier Li Qiang called for early fiscal support to meet economic targets, state media reported.
7 February 2026
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PetroChina Class A stock rises with oil rebound — what 601857 traders watch next week

PetroChina Class A stock rises with oil rebound — what 601857 traders watch next week

PetroChina A-shares rose 2.3% to 10.77 yuan Friday, outperforming the Shanghai Composite, which fell 0.25%. Crude prices rebounded, with Brent settling at $68.05 a barrel, as traders tracked U.S.-Iran talks and new EU sanctions proposals. About 198.5 million PetroChina shares traded in the session. Investors await the company’s next earnings report later this quarter.
7 February 2026
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Nestle stock price: shares end higher as investors weigh baby formula recall, look to Feb 19 results

Nestle stock price: shares end higher as investors weigh baby formula recall, look to Feb 19 results

Nestle shares closed up 0.6% at 78.89 Swiss francs Friday, outperforming the Swiss blue-chip index. The move comes as investors track Europe’s widening infant formula recall, which has swept in Nestle and other producers. French authorities are investigating possible links to two infant deaths. Nestle’s full-year results are due Feb. 19.
7 February 2026
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Lam Research stock price jumps 8% as chip rally returns — what to watch next week

Lam Research stock price jumps 8% as chip rally returns — what to watch next week

Lam Research shares surged 8.3% to $231.01 Friday, with after-hours trading flat. The move followed a broad rally in chip stocks, pushing the PHLX semiconductor index up 5.7% as Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom advanced. Lam announced a $0.26 quarterly dividend and a senior executive exercised 53,925 shares. Investors await U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
7 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

CBA share price: Commonwealth Bank stock steadies after ASX selloff as earnings loom

CBA share price: Commonwealth Bank stock steadies after ASX selloff as earnings loom

8 February 2026
Commonwealth Bank of Australia closed Friday down 0.23% at A$158.91, outperforming a 2.03% drop in the S&P/ASX 200. Investors await CBA’s half-year results on Feb. 11 and commentary from CEO Matt Comyn. The Reserve Bank’s recent cash-rate hike to 3.85% and upcoming mortgage repricing are in focus. CBA flagged A$68 million in provisions and A$53 million in non-recurring income items.
Boeing stock jumps 2.6% to $243 — what Wall Street is watching before Monday

Boeing stock jumps 2.6% to $243 — what Wall Street is watching before Monday

8 February 2026
Boeing shares closed up 2.6% at $243.03 Friday, buoyed by reports of possible major aircraft orders from Saudi Arabia and India. India’s trade minister said a $70–80 billion Boeing deal could be signed by March. Supply-chain delays and regulatory scrutiny remain key risks. Boeing’s chief engineer sold over 10,000 shares earlier in the week.
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