Today: 7 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.

First Solar stock: FSLR sits steady into MLK Day shutdown as tariff headlines stir futures

First Solar stock: FSLR sits steady into MLK Day shutdown as tariff headlines stir futures

First Solar shares closed nearly flat at $243.73 on Friday, with about 2 million shares traded. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, delaying updates until Tuesday. Traders weighed new tariff threats and interest-rate outlooks, sending S&P 500 futures down 0.9% overnight. Activity in solar stocks was muted ahead of the holiday.
19 January 2026
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ASE Technology Holding (ASX) stock price near $19.41 before MLK Day break: what traders watch next

ASE Technology Holding (ASX) stock price near $19.41 before MLK Day break: what traders watch next

ASE Technology’s U.S. shares closed Friday up 1.1% at $19.41, trading 6.5 million shares as chip stocks outperformed ahead of the long weekend. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose for a second day, ending at 7,927.41. U.S. markets will remain closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, reopening Tuesday. Investors await inflation data and Intel’s earnings later in the week.
19 January 2026
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Hua Hong Semiconductor A shares (688347) face a leverage test as China tightens margin rules

Hua Hong Semiconductor A shares (688347) face a leverage test as China tightens margin rules

Hua Hong Semiconductor’s Class A shares hovered near 52-week highs ahead of Monday trading as China’s new margin financing rules take effect, raising collateral requirements to 100%. The stock closed at 140.00 yuan on Jan. 16, up nearly 199% in a year. Analysts warn of possible volatility in tech shares as leverage tightens. China’s GDP data, due Monday, could further sway market sentiment.
19 January 2026
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Coherent stock price in focus as COHR heads for Tuesday restart after product flurry

Coherent stock price in focus as COHR heads for Tuesday restart after product flurry

Coherent shares fell 2.5% to $191.04 at Friday’s close after swinging between $189.59 and $201.93. The company launched a germanium-free electro-optic modulator and new imaging fiber assemblies, both set to debut at SPIE Photonics West Jan. 20–22. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Coherent’s next earnings report is scheduled for Feb. 4.
19 January 2026
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Moore Threads (688795) stock back on watchlist after Beijing mayor’s AI tour — what matters before the open

Moore Threads (688795) stock back on watchlist after Beijing mayor’s AI tour — what matters before the open

Moore Threads shares closed 1.73% higher at 646.76 yuan Friday after Beijing mayor Yin Yong’s visit drew attention to the GPU maker. Margin financing reached 1.67 billion yuan, or 8.79% of the stock’s float, as traders prepare for Monday’s open. The company’s market value stands at 304 billion yuan. Investors will watch if the stock holds gains amid heavy leverage and policy-driven momentum.
19 January 2026
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Sungrow stock price set for Monday open as EU China-tech push clouds solar gear outlook

Sungrow stock price set for Monday open as EU China-tech push clouds solar gear outlook

Sungrow Power Supply shares closed Friday up 3.3% at 170.99 yuan in Shenzhen, with trading volume reaching about 72 million shares. The move followed reports that the EU may propose phasing out Chinese equipment from sectors like solar energy. Sungrow is a major supplier of solar inverters and energy storage systems, with Europe a key export market. Investors are closely watching policy shifts that could affect clean-energy valuations.
19 January 2026
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Bradesco stock drops on 2026 guidance — what BBDC4 investors watch next week

Bradesco stock drops on 2026 guidance — what BBDC4 investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Bradesco’s preferred shares fell 2.55% to 20.61 reais Friday after the bank issued 2026 guidance pointing to slower growth in some areas. Fourth-quarter recurring net income rose 20.6% to 6.5 billion reais, with 2025 ROAE at 15.2%. The Ibovespa closed up 0.45%. Bradesco ADRs ended down 0.5% at $3.98 in New York.
Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

7 February 2026
Stellantis shares plunged 23.7% to $7.28 Friday after the company disclosed about €22.2 billion in charges tied to a reset of its electric-vehicle strategy and said it will skip its 2026 dividend. The automaker flagged a preliminary net loss of €19–21 billion for the second half of 2025. Shares rose 1.6% in late after-hours trading. Investors await Feb. 26 results and a May 21 Investor Day.
Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

7 February 2026
Intel shares rose 4.87% to $50.59 Friday, trailing gains by Nvidia and Broadcom as chip stocks rallied. Sources said Intel and AMD warned Chinese customers of longer waits and higher prices for some server CPUs, with Intel lead times reaching six months. Intel said China accounts for over 20% of its revenue. Investors await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
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