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.

Global stock markets hit record highs — CPI, bank earnings and a tariff ruling are next tests

Global stock markets hit record highs — CPI, bank earnings and a tariff ruling are next tests

Global stocks hit record highs Friday, with the S&P 500 closing up 0.65% at 6,966.28 and the STOXX 600 up 1%. Chipmakers led U.S. gains, while Glencore surged 10% in Europe. Investors await U.S. CPI data and major bank earnings this week. Global equity funds saw $6.07 billion in outflows, while money market funds drew $161.27 billion.
11 January 2026
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SK hynix stock in focus as DRAM price-jump talk meets HP’s China-sourcing move

SK hynix stock in focus as DRAM price-jump talk meets HP’s China-sourcing move

DRAM prices are expected to jump up to 55% this quarter, fueled by AI demand, according to Micron. SK hynix shares fell 1.59% Friday to 744,000 won, but remain up about 10% for the year. Investors await SK hynix’s quarterly results later this month for signs of broader pricing trends. HP is qualifying new China-based memory suppliers, adding uncertainty for Korean chipmakers.
11 January 2026
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AstraZeneca stock: Nasdaq-100 exit date nears as index flows and JPM conference loom

AstraZeneca stock: Nasdaq-100 exit date nears as index flows and JPM conference loom

AstraZeneca will be removed from the Nasdaq-100 on Jan. 20, replaced by Walmart, Nasdaq said Friday. AstraZeneca shares rose 0.28% in London and 0.68% in New York after the announcement. Index funds are expected to adjust holdings near the effective date, potentially increasing trading volume. AstraZeneca management is set to speak at the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference starting Monday.
11 January 2026
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Chevron stock (CVX) heads into Monday with Venezuela output boost in spotlight

Chevron stock (CVX) heads into Monday with Venezuela output boost in spotlight

Chevron shares rose 1.8% to $162.11 after executives told the White House the company could quickly double Venezuelan crude exports if U.S. sanctions ease. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said more sanctions could be lifted next week. Trump signed an order blocking seizure of Venezuelan oil revenue in U.S. accounts. Brent crude closed up 2.18% at $63.34 a barrel amid fresh supply concerns.
11 January 2026
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P&G stock: 3 things to watch before Monday’s open

P&G stock: 3 things to watch before Monday’s open

Procter & Gamble shares closed up 0.2% at $141.87 Friday, lagging the S&P 500’s 0.65% rise. Shailesh Jejurikar took over as CEO Jan. 1, with Jon Moeller now executive chairman. The company will report fiscal Q2 results Jan. 22. U.S. December CPI data is due Jan. 13, with November retail sales set for Jan. 14.
11 January 2026
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Roche stock: $570 million MediLink cancer-drug deal puts Swiss shares back in focus

Roche stock: $570 million MediLink cancer-drug deal puts Swiss shares back in focus

Roche agreed to pay MediLink $570 million upfront and in near-term milestones for ex-China rights to experimental cancer drug YL201. Roche shares closed up 0.4% at 340.80 Swiss francs after the deal was announced. The Swiss SMI index hit a record high. Investors await Roche’s appearance at the JPM Healthcare Conference on Jan. 12 and its full-year earnings on Jan. 29.
11 January 2026
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Alibaba stock drops into the weekend as China opens food-delivery probe; what BABA traders watch next

Alibaba stock drops into the weekend as China opens food-delivery probe; what BABA traders watch next

Alibaba’s U.S.-listed shares fell 2.3% to $150.96 Friday after China launched an investigation into competition among food-delivery platforms. The probe targets subsidy-driven one-hour delivery services and will include site inspections and interviews. Alibaba and Meituan said they will cooperate. Markets are watching for signs the investigation could force changes to discounts, merchant terms, or compliance costs.
11 January 2026
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Costco stock: Supreme Court tariff decision date, shareholder meeting put COST in play next week

Costco stock: Supreme Court tariff decision date, shareholder meeting put COST in play next week

Costco shares closed Friday up 1.1% at $924.88. The U.S. Supreme Court is set to issue rulings Jan. 14, with a key tariff case involving Trump still unresolved. Costco’s annual shareholder meeting is scheduled for Jan. 15, and a sales update will follow on Feb. 4. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the government is prepared for possible tariff refunds but warned payouts could take up to a year.
11 January 2026
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Bank of America stock: Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap call hits ahead of BAC earnings

Bank of America stock: Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap call hits ahead of BAC earnings

President Donald Trump announced a one-year 10% cap on credit card interest rates starting Jan. 20, but gave no enforcement details. Bank of America shares slipped 0.6% to $55.85 Friday as banks warned the cap could reduce credit. Bank of America will redeem $3 billion in senior notes on Jan. 20. U.S. equity markets closed Sunday; traders await Monday’s reaction and upcoming Q4 bank earnings.
11 January 2026
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Tencent Holdings stock: buyback keeps pressure on bears as AI bottleneck warning hits tape

Tencent Holdings stock: buyback keeps pressure on bears as AI bottleneck warning hits tape

Tencent repurchased 1,039,000 shares on Jan. 9 for HK$635.9 million, a filing showed, bringing total buybacks under its current mandate to over 108 million shares. The stock closed at HK$611, down 0.81%, underperforming the Hang Seng Tech Index. Tencent cannot issue new shares until Feb. 8. Shares resume trading Monday amid continued volatility in China’s tech sector.
11 January 2026
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Johnson & Johnson stock in focus: Trump drug-price pact and fresh cancer data before Monday

Johnson & Johnson stock in focus: Trump drug-price pact and fresh cancer data before Monday

Johnson & Johnson shares fell 0.7% to $204.39 after announcing a deal with the Trump administration to cut U.S. drug prices in exchange for tariff exemptions. The company will offer some medicines at discounted rates via TrumpRx.gov but did not specify drugs or discount sizes. J&J also unveiled plans for two new U.S. manufacturing plants. Early trial data for its cancer drug amivantamab showed a 70% response rate in a first-line subgroup.
11 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

8 February 2026
Tower Semiconductor shares rose 7.7% to $139.04 Friday after announcing a collaboration with Nvidia on AI data-center networking. The stock touched $141 intraday and gained another 1% after hours. Investors await Tower’s Feb. 11 earnings for details on its silicon photonics work. No financial terms or shipment timeline were disclosed.
Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

8 February 2026
Longsys disclosed new guarantees for a 100 million yuan Hong Kong loan and a $9 million Brazil credit line, bringing its total approved guarantee quota to 11 billion yuan and outstanding guarantees to 5.81 billion yuan. The company said all guarantees are for consolidated subsidiaries and within approved limits. Shares closed at 288 yuan Friday, down 1.6%. China inflation and credit data are due this week.
MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

8 February 2026
MACOM shares rose 3.5% to $235.87 Friday after the company reported fiscal Q1 revenue of $271.6 million and raised its full-year data center growth outlook to 35–40%. Fidelity’s FMR LLC disclosed a 10.7% stake, while shareholder Susan Ocampo filed to potentially sell up to 100,000 shares. Stifel raised its price target to $255. MACOM expects to repay $161 million in convertible notes in March.
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