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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.

L’Oréal stock price dips into weekend: what to watch after Friday’s close in Paris

L’Oréal stock price dips into weekend: what to watch after Friday’s close in Paris

Paris, Jan 17, 2026, 21:24 CET — Markets have now closed. L’Oréal (OREP.PA) shares slipped 0.59%, ending Friday at 384.85 euros in Paris. The stock fluctuated between 382.40 and 388.90 euros during the session, with roughly 264,000 shares changing hands. (Investing.com) European stocks eased into the close, dragged down by luxury and mining sectors as investors prepared for a packed earnings calendar, Reuters reported. The STOXX 600 ended flat, with Europe’s luxury index dropping 3.2%. Richemont took a hit, sliding 5.4% after Bank of America downgraded it from “buy” to “neutral.” “The margin of safety that investors had previously is
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International Holding Company (IHC) stock holds near 400 AED as Lukoil talks drag on — what to watch next

International Holding Company (IHC) stock holds near 400 AED as Lukoil talks drag on — what to watch next

ABU DHABI, Jan 18, 2026, 00:18 (GST) — Market closed. International Holding Company PJSC (IHC) shares ended Friday at 399.60 UAE dirhams, edging up 0.03%. The stock hovered tightly between 399.50 and 399.60 throughout the week. Trading volume was light, with roughly 248,000 shares changing hands, according to MarketScreener data. (MarketScreener) Abu Dhabi’s market is closed Saturday and Sunday. The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange kicks off again Monday at 10:00 a.m. local time, following a brief pre-open phase beginning at 09:30, according to brokerage data. (Emirates NBD Securities) The key question now: will IHC make headlines with deals instead of
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Kweichow Moutai stock price: 600519 slips again as China readies leverage curbs and GDP week

Kweichow Moutai stock price: 600519 slips again as China readies leverage curbs and GDP week

Shanghai, Jan 18, 2026, 04:16 GMT+8 — Market closed. Kweichow Moutai Co Ltd’s Class A shares (600519.SS) closed Friday down 0.5% at 1,382 yuan. Mainland markets are closed for the weekend, leaving investors to digest fresh leverage restrictions alongside a packed China data calendar ahead of the next session. (Yahoo Finance) The baijiu maker stands out as a preferred proxy for domestic consumption and a reliable go-to when traders seek size and liquidity without jumping on the latest trends. This positioning makes it vulnerable to changes in risk appetite and any signals from headline economic data. It still holds significant
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American Express (AXP) stock price rises ahead of rate-cap week — what investors watch next

American Express (AXP) stock price rises ahead of rate-cap week — what investors watch next

NEW YORK, January 17, 2026, 15:16 (EST) — Market closed. American Express Co (AXP.N) shares ended Friday up 2.08% at $364.79, beating a slightly weaker U.S. stock market as investors digested new policy risks tied to credit-card rates. Volume hit about 3.5 million shares, well above its 50-day average of 2.6 million. The stock also outperformed rivals like JPMorgan Chase and Visa. (MarketWatch) The White House is considering an executive order to implement President Donald Trump’s push for a cap on credit card interest rates, Bloomberg News reported Friday. Such a move would immediately impact card issuers and payments companies
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Applied Materials stock price holds near $327 after TSMC capex jolt — what to watch next

Applied Materials stock price holds near $327 after TSMC capex jolt — what to watch next

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 15:07 EST — The market has closed. Shares of Applied Materials ended Friday 2.5% higher, closing at $327.01 after fluctuating between $320.29 and $330.14. The U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, so the next chance to trade will come Tuesday. (New York Stock Exchange) Customer spending is in focus. Taiwan Semiconductor announced a hefty $52 billion to $56 billion capital expenditure plan for 2026, targeting factories and equipment—well above analysts’ $46 billion forecast, Reuters reported. This signals strong tool demand across the industry. “The market has underestimated again how
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PetroChina A-share stock price slips as LNG Canada stake-sale talk and oil swings set up Monday

PetroChina A-share stock price slips as LNG Canada stake-sale talk and oil swings set up Monday

Shanghai, Jan 18, 2026, 04:19 CST — The market has closed. PetroChina Co., Ltd. Class A shares (601857) slipped 1.7% to 9.80 yuan on Friday, following a session range of 9.71 to 9.99 yuan. The Shanghai Composite wrapped up down 0.26% at 4,101.9. (AAStocks) China’s market is closed for the weekend, leaving PetroChina’s next move tied to two volatile benchmarks: crude and gas prices. The stock remains a key liquid proxy for energy risk in onshore trading, particularly when company updates run dry. Late this week, a notable development emerged: Shell and Mitsubishi are considering selling their stakes in the
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SAP stock price slips into the weekend — here’s what to watch before Jan. 29 earnings

SAP stock price slips into the weekend — here’s what to watch before Jan. 29 earnings

Frankfurt, Jan 17, 2026, 21:04 CET — The market has closed. SAP shares ended Friday 1.7% lower, closing at 202.15 euros. The stock dipped to a session low of 199.50 euros earlier, according to market data. (Investing.com) SAP’s share price now sits close to the low end of its 52-week range, right as a busy earnings and policy season kicks off. Germany’s DAX dropped 0.30% on Friday, while the tech-focused TecDAX slid 0.65%. (Investing.com UK) SAP set Jan. 29 to release its fourth-quarter and full-year results and noted it’s now in a quiet period, restricting management comments before then. Investors
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Merck stock price slips after FDA fast-track questions; what MRK investors watch next week

Merck stock price slips after FDA fast-track questions; what MRK investors watch next week

New York, January 17, 2026, 15:06 (EST) — Market closed Merck & Co (MRK.N) shares dropped 1.9% on Friday, ending the day at $108.83. That’s roughly 4% shy of their 52-week peak of $112.90 hit earlier this month. (Reuters) Investors start the week focused on a new FDA fast-track program targeting quick decisions—just one to two months—on a select group of drugs. Internal documents obtained by Reuters reveal the FDA has already postponed reviews for some medicines chosen for the Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher Program, which promises to shave four to six months off the usual “priority review” timeline. The
17 January 2026
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Novo Nordisk stock rallies: Wegovy pill scripts and UK higher-dose nod put NOVO-B back in play

Novo Nordisk stock rallies: Wegovy pill scripts and UK higher-dose nod put NOVO-B back in play

Copenhagen, January 17, 2026, 21:05 CET — The market has closed. Shares of Novo Nordisk A/S Class B jumped 6.5%, finishing Friday at 388.9 Danish crowns. The late-week surge put the stock in a stronger position ahead of Monday’s market open. Trading volume hit roughly 13.9 million shares amid a session that shifted alongside the news cycle. (Investing.com) This move is crucial since investors need clear evidence that Novo’s obesity franchise can sustain growth amid rising competition. Early prescription figures are now seen as indicators of pricing strength, market access, and the pace at which demand expands beyond weekly injections.
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Hermes stock slips with luxury sector — what investors watch before Paris opens again

Hermes stock slips with luxury sector — what investors watch before Paris opens again

Paris, January 17, 2026, 21:04 CET — The market has now closed. Hermès International shares closed Friday down 2.06% at 2,190 euros, extending a late-week slide for European luxury stocks ahead of the Paris market’s weekend break. (MarketWatch) Timing is crucial. Luxury stocks have drawn heavy interest since January, and investors are heading into a period where broker updates and earnings reports could quickly sway sentiment. Hermès, frequently seen as a “quality” benchmark in luxury, faces Monday’s session with a key question: was Friday’s sell-off just a brief correction, or the beginning of a more persistent slide? On Friday, the
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China Construction Bank A-shares slip — what matters before China’s big data dump and rate signals

China Construction Bank A-shares slip — what matters before China’s big data dump and rate signals

Shanghai, Jan 18, 2026, 04:03 GMT+8 — Market closed. China Construction Bank’s Class A shares on the Shanghai exchange slipped in the final session. The next catalyst is likely to be policy-driven rather than market action. The stock offers a glimpse into China’s credit cycle. When concerns flare over growth, property, and funding costs, large state banks usually feel the impact first. That’s crucial now as Beijing has lined up fresh targeted easing measures alongside a packed schedule of economic data early next week — both likely to quickly reshape forecasts for loan growth and bank margins. CCB shares ended
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Philip Morris stock price closes higher after $20B U.S. investment filing — what PM investors watch next

Philip Morris stock price closes higher after $20B U.S. investment filing — what PM investors watch next

New York, January 17, 2026, 14:48 (EST) — Market closed. Philip Morris International (PM.N) shares edged up 0.6% on Friday, finishing at $173.62. The stock fluctuated between $170.76 and $174.24 during the session, with roughly 5.1 million shares traded. The stock’s movement reflects ongoing debate over how much of Philip Morris’ growth hinges on the U.S. market and the pace at which smokers will switch to smoke-free nicotine products. That’s the real driver behind valuation, not catchy slogans. In the U.S., regulators control which new nicotine products hit shelves and set the rules around their marketing. Meanwhile, cigarette sales continue
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Nebius (NBIS) stock jumps 16% into weekend as AI trade whipsaws; earnings next week in focus

Nebius (NBIS) stock jumps 16% into weekend as AI trade whipsaws; earnings next week in focus

7 February 2026
Nebius shares jumped 16.6% to $86.10 on Friday, rebounding from a 10.3% drop Thursday. The company will report fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results before the market opens on Feb. 12. U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week after a delay from a government shutdown. Recent swings in Nebius stock followed volatility in AI-linked tech names after Alphabet’s spending update.
Constellation Energy stock jumps nearly 6% — what to watch next week for CEG

Constellation Energy stock jumps nearly 6% — what to watch next week for CEG

7 February 2026
Constellation Energy shares jumped 5.8% to $261.42 Friday, snapping a seven-day losing streak amid heavy trading in short-dated $260 call options. The stock remains 37% below its 52-week high. Attention is turning to mid-February earnings and U.S. nuclear policy changes after the NRC announced plans to speed reactor licensing.
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