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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.

Why Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR) stock is in focus ahead of Tuesday’s reopen

Why Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR) stock is in focus ahead of Tuesday’s reopen

New York, January 19, 2026, 19:42 EST — Market closed Shares of Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR) climbed 2.3% to close at $1,033.17 on Friday, marking their fifth straight day of gains ahead of the long weekend. U.S. markets, including the Nasdaq and NYSE, will be closed on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with trading picking back up on Tuesday. (MarketWatch) Futures plunged immediately. S&P 500 and Nasdaq contracts dropped over 1.2% Monday following U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of new tariffs targeting several European nations, driving investors to safer bets. “There is obviously a response (in financial
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Coherent stock: what to watch Tuesday after bondable diamond cooling launch

Coherent stock: what to watch Tuesday after bondable diamond cooling launch

New York, Jan 19, 2026, 19:57 EST — Market closed Coherent Corp’s shares ended Friday at $191.04, dropping about 2.5%. The photonics supplier will likely draw renewed focus as U.S. markets resume after the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, driven by its rollout of a new thermal-management product line. (FinanceCharts) The pitch is losing steam. With chips running hotter in data centers, power electronics, and laser systems, investors are zeroing in on suppliers that can effectively pull heat away from the die. It might sound like a materials science lesson, but the market is listening. U.S. stock markets stayed
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Moore Threads stock price in focus as China’s trading curbs and rate fix loom

Moore Threads stock price in focus as China’s trading curbs and rate fix loom

Shanghai, January 20, 2026, 08:47 (GMT+8) — Premarket Moore Threads Technology Co Ltd Class A shares (688795.SS) are set for Tuesday’s Shanghai open after sliding 2.08% to 633.30 yuan in the previous session. On Monday, the stock fluctuated between 632.50 and 649.83 yuan, still far from its 52-week peak of 941.08 yuan—a sign of the volatility since its IPO. (Investing.com) China is set to announce its monthly loan prime rates at 9:15 a.m. local time, with a Reuters survey of 22 analysts showing unanimous expectations for no change—holding the one-year LPR at 3.0% and the five-year at 3.5%. The LPR
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Infineon stock slides 3% as Trump’s Greenland tariff threat rattles auto suppliers

Infineon stock slides 3% as Trump’s Greenland tariff threat rattles auto suppliers

Frankfurt, Jan 20, 2026, 01:41 CET — The market has closed. Infineon Technologies shares slipped 3.09%, ending Monday at 40.635 euros on Xetra. The chipmaker is set to report its next earnings on Feb. 4. (Investing.com) This shift is significant since Infineon occupies a central spot in Europe’s auto supply chain. When carmakers falter, suppliers usually feel the impact before anyone else. Tariff concerns intensified as investors scrambled to gauge how fresh U.S. import duties might hit European exports — and the demand projections tied to them. On Monday, a report claimed Trump announced tariffs targeting eight European nations over
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Microchip (MCHP) stock back in focus after PolarFire FPGA update, with earnings next

Microchip (MCHP) stock back in focus after PolarFire FPGA update, with earnings next

New York, Jan 19, 2026, 7:53 PM EST — Market closed. Microchip Technology’s shares ended Friday up 0.3% at $74.70, just before the U.S. markets closed Monday for a holiday. The Nasdaq-listed chipmaker saw roughly 7.0 million shares change hands in the last session heading into Tuesday. (Microchip Technology Incorporated) The gap is crucial since responses to company news, sector shifts, or new positioning can only happen at the next open. Traders have been quick to offload gains in hardware stocks whenever headlines fail to spark immediate demand. Microchip announced Monday an expansion of its PolarFire smart embedded video ecosystem.
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TE Connectivity stock sits near highs before earnings — what TEL investors watch next

TE Connectivity stock sits near highs before earnings — what TEL investors watch next

New York, Jan 19, 2026, 19:36 EST — The market has closed. TE Connectivity plc shares return to action Tuesday when Wall Street opens after the Martin Luther King Jr. Day break. Investors are gearing up for the company’s quarterly earnings due later this week. (NYSE) The timing is crucial as TE has highlighted strong demand from data centers and electric vehicles, with its stock hovering near recent highs. This earnings report might shape the early mood for the connectors-and-sensors sector. TE wrapped up Friday at $241.01, slipping 0.38% for the day. The stock remains roughly 4% shy of its
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MediaTek stock price: Taiwan chipmaker in focus before open after 1.3% drop

MediaTek stock price: Taiwan chipmaker in focus before open after 1.3% drop

Taipei, Jan 20, 2026, 08:27 GMT+8 — Premarket MediaTek Inc (2454.TW) kicked off Tuesday under the spotlight, following a 1.33% drop in the previous session to close at T$1,485. The stock is trailing as the broader market nears new highs. On Monday, shares fluctuated between T$1,465 and T$1,510, with roughly 5.9 million shares traded. (StockAnalysis) Taiwan’s tech-laden benchmark remains on a hot streak, making that underperformance all the more significant. The TWSE Capitalization Weighted Stock Index hit 31,827.39 before closing Monday at 31,639.29. This keeps the spotlight on major index players to “justify” their premium valuations ahead of upcoming earnings
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Marvell (MRVL) stock in focus for Tuesday as tariff jitters hit tech, markets reopen

Marvell (MRVL) stock in focus for Tuesday as tariff jitters hit tech, markets reopen

New York, Jan 19, 2026, 19:39 EST — Market closed. Marvell Technology shares are set to open Tuesday’s session as markets resume after the holiday pause, with investors digesting renewed tariff threats and a gloomier mood in global risk markets. The stock closed at $80.46 on Friday, nearly flat for the day, following a volatile week that saw it slip about 3% over the last four sessions. (Source: https://www.investing.com/equities/marvell-technology-group-ltd-historical-data) Why it matters now: Even though U.S. cash markets were shut Monday, futures still took a hit. Reuters reported S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures dropped more than 1.2% after President Donald
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SMIC stock price dips 2.8% as tariff jitters hit chips — what Hong Kong traders watch next

SMIC stock price dips 2.8% as tariff jitters hit chips — what Hong Kong traders watch next

Hong Kong, Jan 20, 2026, 08:17 HKT — Premarket Shares of Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) closed Monday down 2.78% at HK$77.00. The stock saw volatile trading between HK$77.00 and HK$80.10, setting the stage for close attention when markets open Tuesday. (Investing.com) Timing is key. After U.S. President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on imports from several European countries, global markets turned cautious. Investors flocked to safe-haven currencies, pushing gold and silver to record highs. “There is obviously a response (in financial markets) to the new tariff threats,” said George Lagarias, chief economist at Forvis Mazars. (Reuters) Hong Kong’s Hang
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Cambricon Technologies stock: what to watch before Shanghai opens after Hurun AI Top 50 spotlight

Cambricon Technologies stock: what to watch before Shanghai opens after Hurun AI Top 50 spotlight

Shanghai, January 20, 2026, 08:24 CST — Premarket Cambricon Technologies Corp Ltd’s Class A shares (688256.SS) listed in Shanghai are drawing attention ahead of Tuesday’s session, following another prominent corporate-value ranking that spotlighted China’s AI chipmakers. Shares closed Monday at 1,419.66 yuan, slipping 0.31%, on roughly 6.9 million shares traded, according to MarketScreener’s end-of-day data. (MarketScreener) Timing is crucial. AI-linked stocks in China have drawn heavy interest, but regulators are now cracking down on what they view as excessive market churn, just as the latest league table comes out. Hurun’s “China AI Top 50,” unveiled Monday, named Cambricon the leader.
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Analog Devices stock price: ADI in focus as tariff threat jars futures ahead of Tuesday reopen

Analog Devices stock price: ADI in focus as tariff threat jars futures ahead of Tuesday reopen

New York, Jan 19, 2026, 19:09 EST — The market has closed. Analog Devices (ADI.O) shares closed Friday down 0.6% at $300.25. The stock swung between $299.73 and $309.26 during the session, opening at $307.53 with roughly 4.3 million shares changing hands. U.S. stock and bond markets shut down Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, pushing the next cash session to Tuesday. That shift places greater emphasis on overnight moves and overseas activity. (MarketWatch) Those signs took a hit after President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on imports from multiple European countries, dragging S&P 500 and Nasdaq
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Arm stock price in focus after MLK Day: 3 catalysts that could move ARM this week

Arm stock price in focus after MLK Day: 3 catalysts that could move ARM this week

New York, January 19, 2026, 19:20 EST — Market closed. Arm Holdings’ sponsored ADRs (ARM.O) edged up 0.6% to end Friday at $105.78, moving within a range of $107.96 to $105.19 during the session. After-hours trading saw the ADRs last change hands at $106.10. (StockAnalysis) The holiday break comes as investors consider if Arm can maintain its pricing power and sustain royalty growth through 2026. Arm focuses on developing and licensing processor design IP and related software, not chip manufacturing. (Reuters) Traders face a narrow window of dates and limited new company updates to break up the focus. With the
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Nebius (NBIS) stock jumps 16% into weekend as AI trade whipsaws; earnings next week in focus

Nebius (NBIS) stock jumps 16% into weekend as AI trade whipsaws; earnings next week in focus

7 February 2026
Nebius shares jumped 16.6% to $86.10 on Friday, rebounding from a 10.3% drop Thursday. The company will report fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results before the market opens on Feb. 12. U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week after a delay from a government shutdown. Recent swings in Nebius stock followed volatility in AI-linked tech names after Alphabet’s spending update.
Constellation Energy stock jumps nearly 6% — what to watch next week for CEG

Constellation Energy stock jumps nearly 6% — what to watch next week for CEG

7 February 2026
Constellation Energy shares jumped 5.8% to $261.42 Friday, snapping a seven-day losing streak amid heavy trading in short-dated $260 call options. The stock remains 37% below its 52-week high. Attention is turning to mid-February earnings and U.S. nuclear policy changes after the NRC announced plans to speed reactor licensing.
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