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.

P&G stock in focus: Barclays lifts target ahead of Jan. 22 earnings, warns rally is a “flight to safety”

P&G stock in focus: Barclays lifts target ahead of Jan. 22 earnings, warns rally is a “flight to safety”

Procter & Gamble shares slipped 0.1% to $144.53 Friday as U.S. markets closed nearly flat ahead of the long weekend. Barclays raised its price target for P&G to $155 but kept an Equal Weight rating. The company will report quarterly earnings and hold its call on Jan. 22. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
18 January 2026
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Netflix stock price steadies near $88 as Trump bond disclosure, Sony deal and Warner fight crowd the week

Netflix stock price steadies near $88 as Trump bond disclosure, Sony deal and Warner fight crowd the week

Netflix shares slipped 0.1% to $88 Friday amid heavy trading and renewed scrutiny of its $83 billion Warner Bros Discovery merger, after a Reuters report that President Trump bought up to $2 million in Netflix and Warner bonds post-announcement. Paramount Skydance has filed suit against Warner and launched a rival $108.4 billion bid. Netflix is reportedly preparing an all-cash offer as regulators review the deal.
18 January 2026
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Alibaba stock price: BABA faces a holiday pause as China margin curbs and Nvidia H200 snag raise new questions

Alibaba stock price: BABA faces a holiday pause as China margin curbs and Nvidia H200 snag raise new questions

Alibaba’s U.S.-listed shares fell 3.24% to $165.40 Friday as Beijing moved to tighten margin rules and fresh doubts emerged over AI chip imports. Trading volume reached about 18.3 million shares. U.S. markets will remain closed Monday for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, with trading resuming Jan. 20. Hong Kong-listed Alibaba shares closed up 0.97% at HK$166.20.
18 January 2026
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AbbVie stock slides after Epkinly trial misses survival goal — what ABBV investors watch next

AbbVie stock slides after Epkinly trial misses survival goal — what ABBV investors watch next

AbbVie shares fell 1.1% to $214.35 Friday after partner Genmab said their blood cancer drug epcoritamab failed to meet the main survival goal in a Phase 3 trial. Genmab’s U.S. shares dropped over 7%. AbbVie reported a benefit for progression-free survival but not overall survival. Investors await AbbVie’s earnings report on Feb. 4.
18 January 2026
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AMD stock heads into Tuesday with a fresh $1 billion data-center deal in focus

AMD stock heads into Tuesday with a fresh $1 billion data-center deal in focus

Riot Platforms announced a 10-year data center lease with AMD at its Rockdale, Texas site, starting at 25 MW with options up to 200 MW and nearly $1 billion in value. AMD shares rose 1.7% to $231.83 Friday; Riot surged 16.1%. Wall Street will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Investors await AMD’s Feb. 3 earnings for details on data center capacity use.
18 January 2026
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Micron stock closes at a record after $7.8 million insider buy — what to watch next week

Micron stock closes at a record after $7.8 million insider buy — what to watch next week

Micron shares surged 7.8% to a record $362.75 Friday after director Mark Liu disclosed buying 23,200 shares at around $337 each. The stock traded nearly 48 million shares, swinging between $352.04 and $365.81. Broader U.S. markets ended flat, while a semiconductor index rose 1.2%. Investors are watching upcoming earnings and chip-policy news as a holiday-shortened week begins.
18 January 2026
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ASML stock in focus after Morgan Stanley lifts target to €1,400 as trade headlines build

ASML stock in focus after Morgan Stanley lifts target to €1,400 as trade headlines build

Morgan Stanley raised its price target for ASML to €1,400, citing strong orders through 2027. ASML shares closed at €1,167.20 in Amsterdam, up 1.55% on Friday. Trade tensions rose after President Trump threatened new tariffs on European imports, including from the Netherlands. Investors await ASML’s earnings and watch for market reaction to tariff developments.
18 January 2026
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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.
Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026
Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Friday to $2.08 after a sharp drop the previous day, as attention shifted to a Feb. 17 shareholder vote on expanding authorized shares. The company failed to secure enough votes earlier this week and is urging overseas holders to participate. CEO Andy Marsh cited difficulties for European investors in casting ballots. A reverse stock split remains possible if the proposal fails.
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