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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.

Bank of China A shares face policy cross-currents as China inflation stirs easing talk

Bank of China A shares face policy cross-currents as China inflation stirs easing talk

Bank of China’s A shares closed at 5.49 yuan on Friday, down 0.54% as investors weighed prospects for further policy easing. December inflation rose 0.8% year-on-year, while producer prices fell 1.9%. The Shanghai Composite gained 0.92%, but financial stocks lagged. Markets await this week’s trade data and key economic figures due Jan. 19.
11 January 2026
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CATL stock: Riyadh service hub puts Contemporary Amperex Class A shares in focus before Monday open

CATL stock: Riyadh service hub puts Contemporary Amperex Class A shares in focus before Monday open

CATL opened its largest overseas after-sales hub in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, expanding its NING SERVICE network to the Middle East. The Riyadh center covers over 7,000 square meters and will handle battery diagnostics, repairs, and recycling. CATL’s Class A shares closed at 369.23 yuan on Jan. 9, up 0.01%. Chinese regulators last week urged battery makers to address overcapacity risks.
11 January 2026
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PetroChina A shares in focus after Bernstein upgrade as oil jolts on Iran, Venezuela risks

PetroChina A shares in focus after Bernstein upgrade as oil jolts on Iran, Venezuela risks

PetroChina’s Shanghai A shares closed at 9.87 yuan Friday, up 0.71%, after Bernstein upgraded the stock citing cash flow strength at $65 oil. Brent crude settled at $63.34 as traders tracked Iran unrest and Venezuela supply talks. CNPC increased its PetroChina stake by 30 million shares in December. Investors await U.S. energy data and China’s December trade figures this week.
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Kweichow Moutai Class A stock eyes Monday open as iMaotai adds 2.7 mln users and zodiac bottles sell out

Kweichow Moutai Class A stock eyes Monday open as iMaotai adds 2.7 mln users and zodiac bottles sell out

Kweichow Moutai gained over 2.7 million new iMaotai app users in nine days, chairman Chen Hua said, as limited Year-of-the-Horse editions sold out within a minute. Moutai’s Shanghai shares closed up 0.48% at 1,419.10 yuan Friday. Resale prices for the new editions quickly topped 2,400 yuan. Traders are watching if the online push sustains momentum at Monday’s open.
11 January 2026
China Construction Bank Class A (601939) set for a test as PBOC liquidity, credit data loom

China Construction Bank Class A (601939) set for a test as PBOC liquidity, credit data loom

China Construction Bank’s A-shares in Shanghai closed Friday down 0.33% at 9.06 yuan ahead of key China macro data due next week. Traders are watching if recent central bank liquidity moves, including a 1.1 trillion yuan reverse repo, will translate into stronger lending. Investor focus has shifted from company news to broader policy signals. Trading resumes Monday.
11 January 2026
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Paramount takes Netflix-Warner deal fight to Congress as takeover battle turns political

Paramount takes Netflix-Warner deal fight to Congress as takeover battle turns political

Paramount called Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery assets “presumptively unlawful” in a filing to U.S. lawmakers, urging scrutiny. Warner’s board backs Netflix’s $82.7 billion bid, rejecting Paramount Skydance’s $108.4 billion hostile offer as too risky due to high debt. The House Judiciary antitrust subcommittee is reviewing filings ahead of a hearing on digital streaming competition. Paramount’s tender offer expires Jan. 21.
11 January 2026
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Merck (MRK) stock week ahead: $30 billion Revolution talks and JPMorgan catalysts to watch

Merck (MRK) stock week ahead: $30 billion Revolution talks and JPMorgan catalysts to watch

Merck shares fell 0.4% to $110.53 Friday as reports surfaced of talks to buy Revolution Medicines in a deal valued at $28 billion to $32 billion. Revolution shares jumped 10.7% on the speculation. The Wall Street Journal and Financial Times said the deal would be among the largest pre-commercial biotech acquisitions. Investors await updates at the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference on Monday.
11 January 2026
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Goldman Sachs stock: IPO mandate, CPI and earnings set up a busy week for GS

Goldman Sachs stock: IPO mandate, CPI and earnings set up a busy week for GS

Goldman Sachs shares rose 0.4% to $938.98 Friday after being named an adviser on A.S. Watson’s planned dual IPO in Hong Kong and London, which could raise over $2 billion. Goldman will report quarterly results Thursday, following JPMorgan’s release Tuesday and the December CPI report. The bank also declared dividends on several preferred stock series, payable Feb. 10 to holders of record Jan. 26.
11 January 2026
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Utilities stocks head into CPI week on a Meta nuclear deal — what to watch Monday

Utilities stocks head into CPI week on a Meta nuclear deal — what to watch Monday

Utilities stocks outperformed Friday, led by gains in nuclear-linked shares after Meta signed 20-year power deals with Vistra and small-reactor firms. Vistra surged 10.5%, Constellation 6.1%. Investors are watching Tuesday’s U.S. inflation data, which could move Treasury yields and rate-sensitive utilities. Meta’s deals target power for its Ohio AI data center, raising concerns about grid strain.
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Stock Market Today

  • IHI (TSE:7013) Valuation Diverges After Recent Share Pullback Amid Long-Term Gains
    March 15, 2026, 6:23 AM EDT. IHI (TSE:7013) shares declined 10% over the past month following a strong 27% surge in three months and robust five-year total returns, reflecting a long-term rerating. Analysts are split on valuation: a consensus price target suggests shares are about 14% undervalued at ¥3,734, with fair value estimates near ¥4,345 based on cash flow and earnings projections. However, discounted cash flow (DCF) models indicate a slightly overvalued status around ¥3,541. This contrast highlights differing assumptions about future earnings growth and profit margins. Key factors include civil aero engine sales strength and currency fluctuations, influencing potential upside. Investors weighing IHI's cooling momentum against fundamentals face a choice between bullish and cautious outlooks amid ongoing steady revenue and earnings growth.
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