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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.

Lumen Technologies (LUMN) Stock Hit With ‘Overvalued’ Tag After Rally, Putting AI-Fiber Hopes on Trial

Lumen Technologies (LUMN) Stock Hit With ‘Overvalued’ Tag After Rally, Putting AI-Fiber Hopes on Trial

Lumen Technologies shares closed at $8.45 Friday, about 20% above Simply Wall St’s fair value estimate of $7.23. Bank of America kept a sell rating and raised its target to $7, while a separate forecast model projects $5.62 by end-2026. The stock fell 2.3% on the day. Lumen recently agreed to sell its consumer fiber business to AT&T for $5.75 billion.
18 January 2026
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FuboTV stock gets “top marks” in Q3 earnings screen — but FUBO is still stuck near $2.70

FuboTV stock gets “top marks” in Q3 earnings screen — but FUBO is still stuck near $2.70

FuboTV shares closed at $2.67 Friday after StockStory named it the top media stock for Q3, citing forecast beats. Shares remain down 29% since results, with investors watching February’s $4.5 million convertible note maturity. Fubo repurchased $140.2 million of notes at full value, funded by a $145 million loan tied to its Hulu + Live TV deal.
18 January 2026
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Alibaba stock falls after 111% surge as BABA valuation calls clash

Alibaba stock falls after 111% surge as BABA valuation calls clash

Alibaba’s U.S.-listed shares fell 3.24% Friday to $165.40, with 18.6 million shares traded. The stock sits about 14.5% below its 52-week high and has a market cap near $397.2 billion. Analyst price targets vary widely, with estimates ranging from $83.38 to $281.17 per share. Heavy spending on subsidies for quick commerce has pressured earnings despite accelerating cloud revenue growth.
18 January 2026
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Technoprobe stock hits the top of its range — what to watch when Milan reopens

Technoprobe stock hits the top of its range — what to watch when Milan reopens

Technoprobe SpA shares closed up 2.6% at 15.55 euros in Milan Friday, touching a 52-week high of 15.62. The chip-testing firm has surged about 20% since January 2, lifted by a rally and optimism over chip sector investment. Broader European markets eased, with analysts citing caution after a strong start to the year. Technoprobe’s board will review 2025 financials on March 18.
18 January 2026
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Rockchip Electronics stock: China margin curbs and GDP data loom after Friday close

Rockchip Electronics stock: China margin curbs and GDP data loom after Friday close

Rockchip Electronics A-shares closed Friday up 0.42% at 192.50 yuan, with turnover reaching 19.49 billion yuan. China’s securities regulator will raise minimum margin requirements for new loans to 100% starting Jan. 19. Traders are watching for Monday’s national economic data and developments in the AI-chip sector. Mainland markets remain closed Sunday.
18 January 2026
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China Resources Microelectronics (688396) stock jumps 13% near 52-week high as China chip trade heats up

China Resources Microelectronics (688396) stock jumps 13% near 52-week high as China chip trade heats up

China Resources Microelectronics A-shares closed up 13.04% at 68.20 yuan in Shanghai Friday, with 58.24 million shares traded and turnover of 3.79 billion yuan. The surge followed shareholder approval of a 2026 related-party transaction plan and changes to governance rules. A storage-chip index hit a record high, while DRAM and NAND prices are forecast to jump sharply in Q1 2026.
18 January 2026
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Samsung Electro-Mechanics stock price holds near 52-week high as earnings and U.S. chip tariff loom

Samsung Electro-Mechanics stock price holds near 52-week high as earnings and U.S. chip tariff loom

Samsung Electro-Mechanics closed Friday flat at 289,500 won, just below its 52-week high. The Kospi hit a record 4,840.74, up 0.9% for an 11th straight gain. New U.S. tariffs on advanced AI chips have raised industry uncertainty ahead of Samsung’s Q4 earnings report due Jan. 23. Trading volume in Samsung Electro-Mechanics reached 609,718 shares, with 173.95 billion won changing hands.
18 January 2026
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Tower Semiconductor stock jumps nearly 5% as chip names firm — what to watch for TSEM next week

Tower Semiconductor stock jumps nearly 5% as chip names firm — what to watch for TSEM next week

Tower Semiconductor rose 4.7% to close at $129.83 Friday, with after-hours trading lifting shares above $131. Chip stocks outperformed the broader market ahead of the U.S. holiday, driven by signs of strong AI-related demand. Investors await Tuesday’s market reopening and upcoming remarks from Tower executives.
18 January 2026
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Xi’an ESWIN Material (688783) jumps 4.7% into the weekend — what to watch when China reopens

Xi’an ESWIN Material (688783) jumps 4.7% into the weekend — what to watch when China reopens

Xi’an ESWIN Material Technology Class A shares closed up 4.67% at 26.87 yuan in Shanghai on Friday, outperforming a falling main index. The STAR 50 index rose 1.35% as chip-related stocks led gains, while the Shanghai Composite slipped 0.26%. Trading volume across mainland China hit about 3.06 trillion yuan. The People’s Bank of China will cut rates on structural policy tools by 0.25 points from Jan. 19.
18 January 2026
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Suzhou TFC Optical Communication (300394.SZ) stock: CPO buzz lifts shares, traders eye Monday follow-through

Suzhou TFC Optical Communication (300394.SZ) stock: CPO buzz lifts shares, traders eye Monday follow-through

Suzhou TFC Optical Communication shares closed up 2.23% at 198.00 yuan Friday, outperforming the ChiNext Index, which slipped 0.2%. The gain followed a surge in China’s co-packaged optics sector after J.P. Morgan projected Google TPU chip shipments to reach 3.7 million units by 2026. Mainland markets are closed for the weekend. TFC’s next earnings report is due April 23.
18 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Intertek Group Fair Value Targets Adjusted Amid Analyst Divergence and Leadership Changes
    April 7, 2026, 2:32 AM EDT. Intertek Group's (LSE:ITRK) fair value estimate has been slightly lowered, with the central price target shifting from £53.46 to £52.66 per share. Analysts hold divergent views: Citi maintains a Buy rating with targets near £58, confident in Intertek's earnings potential. RBC Capital cuts its target to £44.75 with a Sector Perform rating, signalling caution. JPMorgan stays Neutral at £49.20, suggesting the current price reflects much of the growth story. Leadership transitions are planned, with CFO Colm Deasy moving to EVP Asia Pacific, and Laura Crespi appointed as CFO by April 2026. Intertek expands its Digital Product Passport services to aid compliance with EU sustainability regulations. The board proposes a 107.7p final dividend for 2025, payable June 2026. Investors should monitor evolving analyst perspectives and company developments.
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