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.

TE Connectivity stock price: the two dates TEL traders are circling

TE Connectivity stock price: the two dates TEL traders are circling

New York, January 17, 2026, 18:21 (ET) — Market closed. TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) closed Friday down 0.38%, settling at $241.01. The shares remain close to their 52-week peak of $250.67, having surged from a low point of $116.30. (TE Connectivity Investors) U.S. markets are closed this weekend, pushing traders into a holiday-shortened week where just one earnings report could steer the mood. TE stands as a key indicator for connectors and sensors used in cars, factories, and data centers, and its forecast often influences the broader industrial-tech sector. The setup is straightforward but unforgiving. Investors are watching to
18 January 2026
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Marvell stock price steadies near $80 as Jefferies flags $120 target ahead of earnings

Marvell stock price steadies near $80 as Jefferies flags $120 target ahead of earnings

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 18:22 EST — Market closed. Marvell Technology shares closed Friday nearly flat at $80.46, eking out a slight gain after swinging widely throughout the session as investors returned to chip stocks linked to data centers. U.S. equity and options markets will shut down Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. That means Tuesday is the first opportunity for investors to move on semiconductor and AI spending trades. (NASDAQ Trader) The stock has reacted sharply to changes in expectations around “custom” AI silicon—chips tailored for specific clients, typically cloud providers—and the networking
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MediaTek stock price: Taiwan chip designer closes higher as AI trade lifts sentiment — what to watch next

MediaTek stock price: Taiwan chip designer closes higher as AI trade lifts sentiment — what to watch next

TAIPEI, Jan 18, 2026, 07:13 GMT+8 — The market has closed. MediaTek Inc (2454.TW) saw its shares finish Friday at NT$1,505, marking a 1.01% gain ahead of the weekend pause for Taiwan markets following a strong bounce in tech stocks. (StockAnalysis) The Taiwan Stock Exchange benchmark (^TWII) closed at 31,408.70, gaining 1.94%. Chip-related stocks led the rally, driving the index to yet another record high. (Yahoo Finance) The tone is crucial as investors weigh if the recent surge in Taiwan chip stocks will continue into next week or if it was just a one-off spike pushing them to a record
18 January 2026
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Zhongji Innolight (300308.SZ) stock: what the stake-sale update means for the week ahead

Zhongji Innolight (300308.SZ) stock: what the stake-sale update means for the week ahead

Shanghai, Jan 18, 2026, 07:16 CST — Market closed. Zhongji Innolight Co., Ltd reported that its controlling shareholder has wrapped up a planned share sale, according to a filing published after Friday’s close. The update arrives as mainland markets remain closed for the weekend, leaving investors to speculate if the ended selling plan will cool pressure on the stock once trading restarts. This matters because heavy selling by major holders often sets a ceiling in China’s A-share market, where “A shares” are yuan-denominated stocks traded on mainland exchanges. Even when such sales are signaled in advance, traders tend to see
18 January 2026
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SMIC01 hits a record close in Thailand — what to watch next for the SMIC depositary receipt

SMIC01 hits a record close in Thailand — what to watch next for the SMIC depositary receipt

Bangkok, Jan 18, 2026, 06:11 (ICT) — Market closed. SMIC01, the Thai depositary receipt for Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC), closed Friday at 4.58 baht, gaining 0.08 baht. The intraday range was between 4.46 and 4.58 baht. Volume hit 943,663 units, pushing the price to the highest level in its 52-week range, per Stock Exchange of Thailand figures. (SET) The move marks the DR’s first trading session following the Stock Exchange of Thailand’s announcement to list eight new depositary receipts from Bualuang Securities, including SMIC01, starting Jan. 9. (SET) A depositary receipt trades in baht but reflects an overseas share.
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Cambricon stock at 1,424 yuan faces Monday test as China tightens margin rules

Cambricon stock at 1,424 yuan faces Monday test as China tightens margin rules

Shanghai, Jan 18, 2026, 07:11 China Standard Time — Market closed. China’s stricter margin-trading rules kick in Monday, spotlighting heavily traded AI stocks like Cambricon Technologies Corp. Ltd. Class A once again. Cambricon’s shares on the Shanghai exchange rose 0.64% to close at 1,424.05 yuan Friday, with roughly 7.23 million shares changing hands, according to data from MarketWatch. By Friday’s close, the stock’s market cap stood near 600.5 billion yuan, per StockAnalysis.com. That scale has made it a favored gauge for onshore AI sentiment. (StockAnalysis) Why it matters now: China’s securities regulator announced plans to tighten market oversight and clamp
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Qualcomm stock slips into long weekend despite new dividend; QCOM earnings on Feb. 4 in focus

Qualcomm stock slips into long weekend despite new dividend; QCOM earnings on Feb. 4 in focus

New York, January 17, 2026, 17:49 (EST) — Market closed. Qualcomm dropped 1.2% Friday, closing at $159.42. The Nasdaq stock swung between $159.22 and $162.49, with roughly 12 million shares changing hands. Qualcomm shares slipped, leaving the stock heading into a lengthy U.S. market weekend with limited opportunity for follow-up moves. With markets shut Monday, the next trading week will be shorter than usual. Why this matters now: Qualcomm has rolled out corporate updates, yet traders stick to their usual script — gearing up for earnings, tracking the chip sector, and keeping positions lean as liquidity dries up. Qualcomm’s next
18 January 2026
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ARM stock price: Arm Holdings ends higher ahead of long weekend, eyes on chip rally and Feb. 4 earnings

ARM stock price: Arm Holdings ends higher ahead of long weekend, eyes on chip rally and Feb. 4 earnings

New York, January 17, 2026, 18:03 EST — Market closed. On Friday, Arm Holdings Plc’s sponsored ADRs ticked up roughly 0.6% to close at $105.78. U.S. stocks ended almost unchanged in a jittery session ahead of the long weekend, with chipmakers pushing higher once again, according to Reuters. “Markets have been flat-lining” as the earnings season kicks off, said Anthony Saglimbene, chief market strategist at Ameriprise Financial. Bruce Zaro of Granite Wealth Management described mid-January as “pretty choppy,” highlighting Friday’s monthly options expiration, when many derivatives contracts expire. The market will be closed Monday for the Martin Luther King Jr.
18 January 2026
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Analog Devices stock dips into MLK break as Wall Street turns more bullish — what to watch next

Analog Devices stock dips into MLK break as Wall Street turns more bullish — what to watch next

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 17:51 EST — Market closed. Analog Devices shares slipped 0.6% to end Friday at $300.25, retreating from an earlier peak of $309.26, a 52-week high. Trading volume reached roughly 4.3 million shares. The intraday reversal is significant since ADI is seen as a bellwether for the “analog” chip cycle — the slower, industrial-focused segment of semiconductors that usually lags the headline AI stocks. When it’s near the peak of its range, even small shifts can shake it up. U.S. markets will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, reopening Tuesday. Investors
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Texas Instruments stock climbs as Stifel lifts target; what investors watch before Jan. 27 call

Texas Instruments stock climbs as Stifel lifts target; what investors watch before Jan. 27 call

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 17:56 EST — The market has closed. Texas Instruments shares closed Friday 1.3% higher at $191.58, offering investors a final chance to trade the stock before the U.S. market’s extended holiday pause. U.S. stocks ended the day almost unchanged in a jittery session, Reuters reported. Chipmakers stood out, pushing the Philadelphia semiconductor index up 1.2%. “Most investors will take that as a win,” said Ameriprise Financial’s Anthony Saglimbene, noting the S&P 500 remains “within spitting distance of 7,000.” The market will be closed Monday for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, while traders keep an
18 January 2026
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KLA stock price holds near a fresh high after analyst upgrades — what’s next for KLAC

KLA stock price holds near a fresh high after analyst upgrades — what’s next for KLAC

NEW YORK, Jan 17, 2026, 17:46 (EST) — Market closed KLA Corp shares closed Friday up 1.5% at $1,567.82, holding onto gains amid a sluggish U.S. session and staying just below their 52-week peak. Trading volume reached roughly 1.5 million shares, surpassing the 50-day average, as investors absorbed a volatile week in the semiconductor sector. (MarketWatch) The stock’s strength late last week came after a chip-driven rally on Thursday, sparked by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s earnings and outlook, which shifted expectations around factory spending. Reuters noted that chip-tool makers Applied Materials, Lam Research, and KLA each climbed over 7% that
18 January 2026
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Intel stock slides into holiday week as Jefferies lifts target, earnings near

Intel stock slides into holiday week as Jefferies lifts target, earnings near

NEW YORK, Jan 17, 2026, 17:43 ET — The market has closed for the day. Intel (INTC.O) shares ended Friday down 2.8%, closing at $46.96 after fluctuating between $50.15 and $46.73 during the day. Intel’s recent retreat follows a strong run earlier this year. The stock has climbed 31% in 2026, building on an 84% surge last year, Bloomberg noted. With earnings coming up next week, expectations are now higher than ever. (Bloomberg.com) The decline stood out as chip stocks gained on Friday, with the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor index climbing 1.2%. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther
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Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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