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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.

Xi’an ESWIN stock price: Friday lift for 688783, but a loss forecast still sets the tone

Xi’an ESWIN stock price: Friday lift for 688783, but a loss forecast still sets the tone

Xi'an ESWIN Material Technology closed up 1.18% at 26.66 yuan Friday in Shanghai, with turnover near 374 million yuan. The company projects 2025 revenue of 2.65 billion yuan but expects a net loss of 738 million yuan, citing weak wafer demand and higher R&D costs. Shareholder count dropped 10% in January. The audited annual report is due April 21.
25 January 2026
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MACOM (MTSI) stock slips into next week as chip jitters return and Feb. 5 earnings loom

MACOM (MTSI) stock slips into next week as chip jitters return and Feb. 5 earnings loom

MACOM Technology Solutions shares fell 2.3% to $219.26 at Friday’s close. The company will report first-quarter results before the market opens on Feb. 5, with a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET. Chip stocks broadly declined, including Broadcom, Marvell, Lumentum, and Coherent. Investors are watching for signals on demand in data center and telecom sectors amid sector volatility.
25 January 2026
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Qatar Airways boosts South Africa flights to 42 a week — what changes for Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban

Qatar Airways boosts South Africa flights to 42 a week — what changes for Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban

Qatar Airways will increase flights to South Africa from Feb. 16, raising Johannesburg to 21 and Cape Town to 14 weekly services. Durban flights, routed via Maputo, rise to daily from March 1. King Shaka International Airport saw an 11.6% year-on-year passenger increase in December. The airline bought a 25% stake in South African carrier Airlink earlier in 2024.
25 January 2026
Suzhou TFC Optical (300394.SZ) stock slides 5% into weekend as traders eye leverage, AI optics demand

Suzhou TFC Optical (300394.SZ) stock slides 5% into weekend as traders eye leverage, AI optics demand

Suzhou TFC Optical Communication Class A shares fell 5.4% to 189.16 yuan in Shanghai on Friday, bucking gains in the ChiNext Index. Margin financing in the stock remained elevated after a surge earlier in the week. Analysts cited tight supply of upstream optical chips and currency swings as immediate risks. The company recently forecast 2025 net profit up 40–60% year-on-year, but flagged foreign-exchange losses.
25 January 2026
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STMicroelectronics stock price: analyst targets rise into earnings week as shares hold steady

STMicroelectronics stock price: analyst targets rise into earnings week as shares hold steady

STMicroelectronics shares closed Friday at 24.65 euros, up 0.02%, after two broker notes ahead of next week’s earnings. Berenberg raised its price target to 29 euros, while Intesa Sanpaolo started coverage at neutral. Investors are watching for signs of demand trends in autos and industry when results are released Jan. 29.
25 January 2026
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GlobalFoundries (GFS) stock slides nearly 5%: what investors watch before Monday’s open

GlobalFoundries (GFS) stock slides nearly 5%: what investors watch before Monday’s open

GlobalFoundries shares fell 4.8% Friday to $42.85, with 4.3 million shares traded. The drop follows Intel’s weak outlook and comes ahead of the Federal Reserve’s Jan. 27–28 meeting. GlobalFoundries will report earnings Feb. 11. The company recently agreed to acquire Synopsys’ ARC Processor IP business and added Ganesh Moorthy to its board.
25 January 2026
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ON Semiconductor stock heads into week ahead with Feb. 9 earnings date now the next big test

ON Semiconductor stock heads into week ahead with Feb. 9 earnings date now the next big test

ON Semiconductor shares fell 1.7% to $61.98 Friday, closing about 6% below their 52-week high. The company will report fourth-quarter and full-year results after markets close Feb. 9, with a call at 5 p.m. ET. The PHLX Semiconductor Index dropped 1.21% to 7,957.93. The Federal Reserve’s rate decision on Jan. 28 is seen as a near-term risk for chip stocks.
25 January 2026
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Hua Hong Semiconductor Class A stock: Feb 10 deal vote is the next test for 688347

Hua Hong Semiconductor Class A stock: Feb 10 deal vote is the next test for 688347

Hua Hong Semiconductor’s Class A shares closed down 0.6% at 139.76 yuan in Shanghai on Friday. Shareholders are set to vote February 10 on issuing new shares to acquire nearly all of Shanghai Huali Microelectronics for about 8.27 billion yuan and on a private placement to raise up to 7.56 billion yuan. The deals face scrutiny over pricing, dilution, and regulatory progress.
25 January 2026
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GigaDevice Class A stock heads into Monday after 46% profit jump forecast and DRAM funding moves

GigaDevice Class A stock heads into Monday after 46% profit jump forecast and DRAM funding moves

GigaDevice Semiconductor’s Class A shares fell 1.4% to 297.25 yuan in Shanghai on Friday. The company projected 2025 net profit to rise 46% to 1.61 billion yuan, with revenue up 25%. Investors are watching funding moves ahead of a Feb. 11 shareholder vote on related-party spending and auditor appointments. GigaDevice plans to buy $221 million in DRAM products from ChangXin group in H1 2026.
25 January 2026
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First Solar stock price: FSLR ends week at $242 after Citi shifts top pick — what to watch next

First Solar stock price: FSLR ends week at $242 after Citi shifts top pick — what to watch next

First Solar shares rose 1.03% to $242.15 Friday, remaining about 15% below their 52-week high. Citi replaced First Solar with Generac as its top renewables pick, while Bank of America cut its price target to $271 but kept a buy rating. The company won a USPTO decision upholding its TOPCon patents. Pomerantz LLP is investigating investor claims after a recent downgrade and stock drop.
25 January 2026
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Nanya Technology stock price: T$2.05 bln equipment buy keeps Taiwan DRAM maker in focus ahead of Monday

Nanya Technology stock price: T$2.05 bln equipment buy keeps Taiwan DRAM maker in focus ahead of Monday

Nanya Technology shares closed up 1.88% at T$271.5 Friday after disclosing a T$2.053 billion facilities-equipment purchase approved by its chairman. Trading was volatile, with shares swinging from T$275.5 to T$256 before rebounding. The company clarified that a rumored T$50 billion 2026 capex plan has not been approved by the board. Taiwan trading resumes Jan. 26.
25 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Investors Adjust Strategies as Trump Signals No Iran Deal Progress
    April 4, 2026, 5:26 AM EDT. Investors are recalibrating their strategies after former President Donald Trump offered no signs of easing tensions with Iran, a factor that could keep markets volatile. Traders on the New York Stock Exchange are advised to remain invested but temper their expectations for stock gains in 2026. The ongoing geopolitical uncertainty is prompting financial professionals to adopt more cautious approaches, balancing potential risks with steady market participation. This stance reflects a cautious outlook amid unresolved international conflicts affecting global economic stability.
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