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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.

Shell stock in focus for Monday as Venezuela sanctions could ease “next week” and buybacks roll on

Shell stock in focus for Monday as Venezuela sanctions could ease “next week” and buybacks roll on

Shell shares rose 3.04% in London to 26.40 pounds Friday after the company announced further share buybacks for cancellation. U.S.-listed shares closed up 0.7%. Traders are watching for a possible easing of Venezuela oil sanctions next week, which could affect crude prices. The FTSE 100 ended at a record high, lifted by energy stocks and a strong U.S. jobs report.
10 January 2026
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Why Intuitive Surgical stock (ISRG) is back in focus after Bernstein lifts its target

Why Intuitive Surgical stock (ISRG) is back in focus after Bernstein lifts its target

Intuitive Surgical shares closed Friday at $586.24, up 0.2%, after Bernstein and Goldman Sachs raised their price targets to $740 and $714, respectively. The company will present at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Jan. 14 and report Q4 earnings Jan. 22. Investors are focused on da Vinci 5 adoption and procedure growth. The stock’s 52-week range is $425 to $616.
10 January 2026
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McDonald’s stock heads into Monday near $307 after Truist target hike — here’s what could move it next

McDonald’s stock heads into Monday near $307 after Truist target hike — here’s what could move it next

McDonald's shares fell 0.5% to $307.32 on Friday, lagging behind fast-food peers as the S&P 500 rose. Truist Securities raised its price target to $356, citing menu initiatives and potential beverage rollouts but warned of cost pressures. Traders are watching the $300 level ahead of the company’s expected Feb. 9 earnings. Key U.S. inflation data is due Tuesday, likely to influence sentiment.
10 January 2026
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Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap puts Citigroup stock in focus ahead of earnings week

Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap puts Citigroup stock in focus ahead of earnings week

Citigroup shares closed up 0.6% at $121.32 after Donald Trump proposed a one-year 10% cap on credit-card interest rates, raising concerns for major card issuers. Bank trade groups warned the cap could restrict credit access. Citi will report fourth-quarter earnings Jan. 14, with analysts expecting $1.58 per share on $20.94 billion in revenue. U.S. payrolls rose by 50,000 in December and unemployment fell to 4.4%.
10 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock (AMAT) jumps above $300 — CPI and earnings are the next tests

Applied Materials stock (AMAT) jumps above $300 — CPI and earnings are the next tests

Applied Materials shares rose 6.94% Friday to $301.18, rebounding above $300 after a previous day’s drop. The Philadelphia semiconductor index hit a record as chip stocks rallied on hopes for steady rates following a weak U.S. jobs report. About 9.4 million Applied shares traded hands, with prices ranging from $286.50 to $302.78. The company reports earnings Feb. 12, with analysts expecting $2.21 per share.
10 January 2026
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China Mobile Limited Class A stock (600941) holds at 100 yuan as China inflation heats up, loan data looms

China Mobile Limited Class A stock (600941) holds at 100 yuan as China inflation heats up, loan data looms

China Mobile’s Class A shares closed flat at 100.12 yuan Friday, underperforming the Shanghai Composite’s 0.92% rise. December’s consumer price index rose 0.8% year-on-year, while producer prices fell 1.9%. Investors await mid-January credit and trade data, with December new yuan loans expected to reach 800 billion yuan. China Mobile’s 14-day RSI hovered near 29, signaling oversold conditions.
10 January 2026
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc stock: Weaverville phase-out plan hits tape ahead of JPM talk, Jan. 29 earnings

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc stock: Weaverville phase-out plan hits tape ahead of JPM talk, Jan. 29 earnings

Thermo Fisher Scientific will close its Weaverville, N.C., facility by late 2027, cutting 421 jobs starting December 2026, according to a WARN notice. Shares rose 2.04% Friday to $618.86, near a record high. The company will report earnings Jan. 29 and CEO Marc Casper is scheduled to speak at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Jan. 13.
10 January 2026
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U.S. pulls Australia, India into G7 critical minerals talks as rare-earth supply jitters rise

U.S. pulls Australia, India into G7 critical minerals talks as rare-earth supply jitters rise

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Australia and India were invited to a G7 finance ministers meeting in Washington on Monday to discuss critical minerals. The talks follow China’s new export bans affecting Japan and ongoing efforts to reduce reliance on Chinese refining of metals like rare earths. Australia’s recent deal with the U.S. includes an $8.5 billion project pipeline and a proposed strategic minerals reserve.
10 January 2026
RBC stock: Eurasia Group pact and Canada jobs put two dates on investors’ radar

RBC stock: Eurasia Group pact and Canada jobs put two dates on investors’ radar

Royal Bank of Canada will begin a three-year partnership with Eurasia Group in 2026, including a US-Canada summit in Toronto next June. RBC shares dipped 0.2% in New York and rose 0.2% in Toronto on Friday. Canada’s December jobs report showed 8,200 new positions and a 6.8% unemployment rate. The Bank of Canada announces its next rate decision Jan. 28.
10 January 2026
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CATL stock: what to watch after an accounting switch filing and an AutoFlight deal

CATL stock: what to watch after an accounting switch filing and an AutoFlight deal

CATL said it will adopt China’s accounting standards for all financial reports from 2025 and stop using a separate offshore auditor. The company also waived pre-emptive rights in AutoFlightX’s capital raise, while a chair-controlled entity invested $100 million. CATL’s Shenzhen-listed shares closed at 369.23 yuan on Friday. Investors await Monday’s session and the next earnings release.
10 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
U.S. oil stocks surged Friday as crude prices rose on renewed Middle East tensions. Exxon Mobil gained 2.0%, ConocoPhillips 2.5%, and Occidental Petroleum 2.7%. Refiners rallied after a national union deal eased strike risk, though BP’s Whiting plant faces a local dispute. Brent settled at $68.05 a barrel, up 0.74%.
Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

7 February 2026
Spot silver surged 8.6% to $77.33 an ounce Friday after dropping below $65, but still lost over 8.7% for the week. CME Group raised margin requirements for COMEX silver futures to 18% from 15%, effective after Feb. 6. China’s UBS SDIC Silver Futures Fund hit its 10% down limit for a fifth session. Traders await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
Gold price near $5,000: China keeps buying as CME margin hikes raise the stakes

Gold price near $5,000: China keeps buying as CME margin hikes raise the stakes

7 February 2026
China’s central bank raised gold reserves for a 15th month in January, reaching 74.19 million ounces worth $369.58 billion. Gold prices swung sharply, hitting a record near $5,600 before dropping to $4,403.24. CME Group hiked COMEX gold futures margins to 9% after recent volatility. U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week after a delay.
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