Khadija Saeed

A dedicated markets reporter, she covers stocks, macroeconomics, and major business developments with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.

ASE Technology stock in focus after unit logs NT$1.03 billion machinery buy

ASE Technology stock in focus after unit logs NT$1.03 billion machinery buy

ASE Technology Holding said a key subsidiary bought NT$1.03 billion ($31 million) in production equipment from Grand Process Technology, according to a Taiwan stock filing. Shares closed Friday up 3.2% in Taipei; U.S. ADRs rose 1.7%. The purchase covers equipment delivery through January 2026. Investors await ASE’s next earnings report, expected Feb. 12.
Cambricon stock (688256) on watch after fund filings reshuffle China AI chip bets

Cambricon stock (688256) on watch after fund filings reshuffle China AI chip bets

Cambricon Technologies’ Class A shares closed down 1.33% at 1,334.99 yuan Friday, despite ranking among the top 10 most-held stocks by mainland mutual funds at year-end. Trading volume reached 6.35 million shares. Guoyuan Securities will begin market-making in Cambricon under STAR Market rules this week. Enflame, another domestic AI chipmaker, received approval for a STAR Market IPO targeting 6 billion yuan.
25 January 2026
Zhongji Innolight stock in focus: 300308.SZ slides 5.8% as block trade hits and Hong Kong vote nears

Zhongji Innolight stock in focus: 300308.SZ slides 5.8% as block trade hits and Hong Kong vote nears

Zhongji Innolight A-shares fell 5.8% to 585 yuan in Shenzhen on Friday, reversing a sharp rally, as a 43,900-share block trade worth 25.69 million yuan crossed the market. Mutual funds held 78.4 billion yuan in Zhongji at year-end, making it one of the most-owned stocks. The drop came as funds rotated out of CPO stocks. Zhongji denied rumors linking it to a related-party stake buy in Tongyuan Environment.
25 January 2026
Arm Holdings ADR stock drops Friday — what to watch before Monday and the Fed week

Arm Holdings ADR stock drops Friday — what to watch before Monday and the Fed week

Arm Holdings ADRs fell 2.6% to $116.07 Friday after a volatile session, reversing Thursday’s gains. Investors grew cautious following Intel’s warning of supply shortfalls and lower earnings, while rising memory-chip costs stoked concerns about weaker demand for consumer electronics. Arm will report quarterly results after markets close on February 4.

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Cadence Bank stock is stuck at $42.11 after Huntington deal — what CADE holders watch next week

Cadence Bank stock is stuck at $42.11 after Huntington deal — what CADE holders watch next week

7 February 2026
Cadence Bank shares have been delisted following Huntington Bancshares’ takeover, with each Cadence share converted into 2.475 Huntington shares. Huntington closed Friday at $19.27 and named Senthil Kumar as chief risk officer ahead of new regulatory requirements. The merger leaves Cadence as a brand under Huntington, with customer account conversions planned for mid-2026. Huntington executives will address investors at a UBS conference on Tuesday.
NIO stock jumps on profit alert, with Monday’s open in focus

NIO stock jumps on profit alert, with Monday’s open in focus

7 February 2026
NIO shares jumped 7.23% to $5.04 Friday after the company forecast a swing to adjusted operating profit of up to 1.2 billion yuan for the fourth quarter. Trading volume reached 90.8 million shares, far above average. Nio’s deliveries rose 72% to 124,807 vehicles in the quarter. The company said results are preliminary and unaudited, with final figures due in March.
Snap stock price bounces to $5.22 after upgrades — what traders watch next week

Snap stock price bounces to $5.22 after upgrades — what traders watch next week

7 February 2026
Snap Inc. shares closed up 2% at $5.22 Friday after a volatile week, with 94 million shares traded. The company forecast Q1 revenue below analyst expectations, despite a fourth-quarter beat and a 28% rise in active advertisers. Daily active users fell by 3 million to 474 million. Analysts remain divided, with some upgrading and others trimming price targets.
Bradesco stock drops on 2026 guidance — what BBDC4 investors watch next week

Bradesco stock drops on 2026 guidance — what BBDC4 investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Bradesco’s preferred shares fell 2.55% to 20.61 reais Friday after the bank issued 2026 guidance pointing to slower growth in some areas. Fourth-quarter recurring net income rose 20.6% to 6.5 billion reais, with 2025 ROAE at 15.2%. The Ibovespa closed up 0.45%. Bradesco ADRs ended down 0.5% at $3.98 in New York.
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