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.

Reliance share price in focus: Jio IPO talk and retail margin squeeze loom as markets reopen Monday

Reliance share price in focus: Jio IPO talk and retail margin squeeze loom as markets reopen Monday

Reliance Industries shares slipped 0.06% to 1,457.90 rupees on the NSE Friday after reporting a 1.6% rise in December-quarter profit to 22,290 crore rupees. Retail margins fell, prompting brokerages to trim earnings forecasts. Jio Platforms’ net profit rose nearly 11% to 7,629 crore rupees, while Reliance Retail’s profit increased 2.7% to 3,551 crore rupees. Markets reopen Monday.
18 January 2026
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Salesforce stock drops to a seven-week low — what to watch for CRM after the MLK Day pause

Salesforce stock drops to a seven-week low — what to watch for CRM after the MLK Day pause

Salesforce closed Friday at $227.11, down 2.75%, its lowest since November 26 and capping a 12% weekly drop. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The World Economic Forum’s annual meeting begins Sunday in Davos, where Salesforce will debut its new AI concierge app. Director Neelie Kroes sold 3,893 shares earlier in the week, SEC filings show.
18 January 2026
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Asda job cuts: 150 roles at risk as depot shake-up and Evri move follow Christmas slump

Asda job cuts: 150 roles at risk as depot shake-up and Evri move follow Christmas slump

Asda has begun redundancy consultations that could cut over 150 distribution jobs, UK media reported Sunday. The retailer plans to create eight regional transport hubs and outsource some parcel deliveries to Evri. The move follows a 4.2% drop in Christmas sales and increased pressure from lenders after heavy debt selling. The GMB union says it will support affected members during talks.
18 January 2026
Intel stock price slides into earnings week: what INTC traders are watching now

Intel stock price slides into earnings week: what INTC traders are watching now

Intel shares fell 2.8% to $46.96 Friday, bucking a broader chip rally, ahead of its quarterly earnings report due Thursday after markets close. The stock has surged 31% in 2026, fueled by optimism over server chip demand and foundry prospects. Options markets imply a 7.7% swing after results. Investors await updates on PC, data-center demand, and Intel’s contract chipmaking push.
18 January 2026
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Bank of China A-share price in focus: 601988 faces Monday policy test as leverage rules tighten

Bank of China A-share price in focus: 601988 faces Monday policy test as leverage rules tighten

Bank of China’s A shares closed at 5.40 yuan in Shanghai, down 0.55% ahead of new central bank rate cuts and stricter margin-financing rules taking effect Jan. 19. Stock exchanges will raise the minimum margin ratio for leveraged trades from 80% to 100% for new contracts. The People’s Bank of China will cut rates on targeted policy tools by 25 basis points. Investors await the monthly Loan Prime Rate decision around Jan. 20.
18 January 2026
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Siemens stock drifts lower at €260 — what could move the share price next

Siemens stock drifts lower at €260 — what could move the share price next

Siemens shares closed down 0.23% at 260.25 euros Friday, trading near a 52-week high. The company faces a Jan. 28 deadline for shareholder proposals ahead of its Feb. 12 earnings report and annual meeting in Munich. Wall Street’s Monday closure is expected to thin European trading volumes. Governance concerns have resurfaced, with calls for limits on virtual shareholder meetings.
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Cadence Bank stock is stuck at $42.11 after Huntington deal — what CADE holders watch next week

Cadence Bank stock is stuck at $42.11 after Huntington deal — what CADE holders watch next week

7 February 2026
Cadence Bank shares have been delisted following Huntington Bancshares’ takeover, with each Cadence share converted into 2.475 Huntington shares. Huntington closed Friday at $19.27 and named Senthil Kumar as chief risk officer ahead of new regulatory requirements. The merger leaves Cadence as a brand under Huntington, with customer account conversions planned for mid-2026. Huntington executives will address investors at a UBS conference on Tuesday.
NIO stock jumps on profit alert, with Monday’s open in focus

NIO stock jumps on profit alert, with Monday’s open in focus

7 February 2026
NIO shares jumped 7.23% to $5.04 Friday after the company forecast a swing to adjusted operating profit of up to 1.2 billion yuan for the fourth quarter. Trading volume reached 90.8 million shares, far above average. Nio’s deliveries rose 72% to 124,807 vehicles in the quarter. The company said results are preliminary and unaudited, with final figures due in March.
Snap stock price bounces to $5.22 after upgrades — what traders watch next week

Snap stock price bounces to $5.22 after upgrades — what traders watch next week

7 February 2026
Snap Inc. shares closed up 2% at $5.22 Friday after a volatile week, with 94 million shares traded. The company forecast Q1 revenue below analyst expectations, despite a fourth-quarter beat and a 28% rise in active advertisers. Daily active users fell by 3 million to 474 million. Analysts remain divided, with some upgrading and others trimming price targets.
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.
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