Khadija Saeed

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

Renesas stock climbs 1.4% in Tokyo trade as chip sentiment steadies after tariff jitters

Renesas stock climbs 1.4% in Tokyo trade as chip sentiment steadies after tariff jitters

Tokyo, January 20, 2026, 10:14 JST — Regular session Renesas Electronics Corp shares gained 33 yen, roughly 1.4%, climbing to 2,355.5 yen in Tokyo on Tuesday. This marked a bounce back from Monday’s finish at 2,322.5 yen. So far, the day’s range for the stock has been between 2,303.0 and 2,355.5 yen. (Investing.com) The move follows a rocky start to the week for global markets as investors grapple with renewed trade jitters. U.S. President Donald Trump ramped up tensions by threatening tariffs on several European countries unless the U.S. can buy Greenland. With U.S. cash equities closed Monday for a
Hua Hong Semiconductor Class A share price: 688347 set for choppy Shanghai open after 3.5% drop

Hua Hong Semiconductor Class A share price: 688347 set for choppy Shanghai open after 3.5% drop

Shanghai, Jan 20, 2026, 09:09 (GMT+8) — Premarket Hua Hong Semiconductor Ltd’s yuan-denominated Class A shares on Shanghai’s STAR Market (688347.SH) will face scrutiny at Tuesday’s open after slipping 3.5% to 135.08 yuan in the last session. The stock has surged roughly 188% over the past year, narrowing room for any sharp changes in risk appetite. (StockAnalysis) The pullback comes as Beijing clamps down on the short-term trading that fueled gains in tech and chip stocks. According to Reuters, China’s securities regulator has ordered brokers to remove client-dedicated servers from exchange data centres, a move that would blunt the advantage
Astera Labs stock jumps into MLK Day market pause — here’s what traders watch next

Astera Labs stock jumps into MLK Day market pause — here’s what traders watch next

New York, Jan 19, 2026, 20:01 EST — Market closed. Astera Labs closed Friday’s session up 4.3% at $182, after fluctuating between $177.67 and $187.98 during the day. Roughly 5.4 million shares traded hands. U.S. markets were closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, so traders will be watching Tuesday’s open for signs of risk appetite. Astera investors are already turning their focus to earnings due next month. (Nasdaq) Astera Labs markets chips and software designed to transfer data within cloud servers and AI setups. According to a filing, its product range features PCIe/CXL retimers—tools that boost
NXP stock price: NXPI in focus as Trump’s Europe tariff threat hangs over Tuesday’s trade

NXP stock price: NXPI in focus as Trump’s Europe tariff threat hangs over Tuesday’s trade

New York, January 19, 2026, 19:49 ET — Market closed. NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) shares last closed at $237.11 on Friday, down 0.6%, with investors returning to the stock on Tuesday facing fresh trade jitters after President Donald Trump vowed new tariffs on eight European nations over Greenland. (Reuters) U.S. cash equity markets were closed on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures — contracts that let investors trade expectations for the indexes outside regular hours — fell more than 1.2%. “There is obviously a response (in financial markets) to the new tariff threats,” said
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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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ST Engineering stock price drops 2% to S$9.71 as drone-autonomy tie-up grabs attention

ST Engineering stock price drops 2% to S$9.71 as drone-autonomy tie-up grabs attention

7 February 2026
ST Engineering shares fell 1.9% to S$9.71 Friday, outpacing the Singapore market’s 0.8% drop amid a tech-led selloff. The company signed a deal with Shield AI at the Singapore Airshow to integrate autonomy software into its unmanned platforms and unveiled a small drone capable of carrying explosives. About 6.9 million shares traded as investors await full-year results on Feb. 27.
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