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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.

McDonald’s stock heads into Monday near $307 after Truist target hike — here’s what could move it next

McDonald’s stock heads into Monday near $307 after Truist target hike — here’s what could move it next

McDonald's shares fell 0.5% to $307.32 on Friday, lagging behind fast-food peers as the S&P 500 rose. Truist Securities raised its price target to $356, citing menu initiatives and potential beverage rollouts but warned of cost pressures. Traders are watching the $300 level ahead of the company’s expected Feb. 9 earnings. Key U.S. inflation data is due Tuesday, likely to influence sentiment.
10 January 2026
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Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap puts Citigroup stock in focus ahead of earnings week

Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap puts Citigroup stock in focus ahead of earnings week

Citigroup shares closed up 0.6% at $121.32 after Donald Trump proposed a one-year 10% cap on credit-card interest rates, raising concerns for major card issuers. Bank trade groups warned the cap could restrict credit access. Citi will report fourth-quarter earnings Jan. 14, with analysts expecting $1.58 per share on $20.94 billion in revenue. U.S. payrolls rose by 50,000 in December and unemployment fell to 4.4%.
10 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock (AMAT) jumps above $300 — CPI and earnings are the next tests

Applied Materials stock (AMAT) jumps above $300 — CPI and earnings are the next tests

Applied Materials shares rose 6.94% Friday to $301.18, rebounding above $300 after a previous day’s drop. The Philadelphia semiconductor index hit a record as chip stocks rallied on hopes for steady rates following a weak U.S. jobs report. About 9.4 million Applied shares traded hands, with prices ranging from $286.50 to $302.78. The company reports earnings Feb. 12, with analysts expecting $2.21 per share.
10 January 2026
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China Mobile Limited Class A stock (600941) holds at 100 yuan as China inflation heats up, loan data looms

China Mobile Limited Class A stock (600941) holds at 100 yuan as China inflation heats up, loan data looms

China Mobile’s Class A shares closed flat at 100.12 yuan Friday, underperforming the Shanghai Composite’s 0.92% rise. December’s consumer price index rose 0.8% year-on-year, while producer prices fell 1.9%. Investors await mid-January credit and trade data, with December new yuan loans expected to reach 800 billion yuan. China Mobile’s 14-day RSI hovered near 29, signaling oversold conditions.
10 January 2026
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc stock: Weaverville phase-out plan hits tape ahead of JPM talk, Jan. 29 earnings

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc stock: Weaverville phase-out plan hits tape ahead of JPM talk, Jan. 29 earnings

Thermo Fisher Scientific will close its Weaverville, N.C., facility by late 2027, cutting 421 jobs starting December 2026, according to a WARN notice. Shares rose 2.04% Friday to $618.86, near a record high. The company will report earnings Jan. 29 and CEO Marc Casper is scheduled to speak at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Jan. 13.
10 January 2026
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U.S. pulls Australia, India into G7 critical minerals talks as rare-earth supply jitters rise

U.S. pulls Australia, India into G7 critical minerals talks as rare-earth supply jitters rise

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Australia and India were invited to a G7 finance ministers meeting in Washington on Monday to discuss critical minerals. The talks follow China’s new export bans affecting Japan and ongoing efforts to reduce reliance on Chinese refining of metals like rare earths. Australia’s recent deal with the U.S. includes an $8.5 billion project pipeline and a proposed strategic minerals reserve.
10 January 2026
RBC stock: Eurasia Group pact and Canada jobs put two dates on investors’ radar

RBC stock: Eurasia Group pact and Canada jobs put two dates on investors’ radar

Royal Bank of Canada will begin a three-year partnership with Eurasia Group in 2026, including a US-Canada summit in Toronto next June. RBC shares dipped 0.2% in New York and rose 0.2% in Toronto on Friday. Canada’s December jobs report showed 8,200 new positions and a 6.8% unemployment rate. The Bank of Canada announces its next rate decision Jan. 28.
10 January 2026
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CATL stock: what to watch after an accounting switch filing and an AutoFlight deal

CATL stock: what to watch after an accounting switch filing and an AutoFlight deal

CATL said it will adopt China’s accounting standards for all financial reports from 2025 and stop using a separate offshore auditor. The company also waived pre-emptive rights in AutoFlightX’s capital raise, while a chair-controlled entity invested $100 million. CATL’s Shenzhen-listed shares closed at 369.23 yuan on Friday. Investors await Monday’s session and the next earnings release.
10 January 2026
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PetroChina A-Shares Rise as Oil Jumps; Traders Brace for Monday Shanghai Reopen

PetroChina A-Shares Rise as Oil Jumps; Traders Brace for Monday Shanghai Reopen

PetroChina’s Shanghai-listed Class A shares closed up 0.7% at 9.87 yuan Friday, trading between 9.73 and 10.04 yuan on volume of 207.6 million shares. Oil prices jumped after Iran and Venezuela headlines, with Brent up 2.2% to $63.34 a barrel. Mainland markets are closed for the weekend; investors await Monday’s reopen and PetroChina’s next results on March 30.
10 January 2026
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RTX stock set for Monday test after Trump order puts buybacks, dividends in play

RTX stock set for Monday test after Trump order puts buybacks, dividends in play

President Trump signed an executive order tying defense contractor payouts and executive pay to weapons delivery timelines, prompting firms like RTX to seek legal counsel. RTX shares rose 0.7% to $188.50 on Friday. The order threatens payment freezes and contract cancellations for delays. Investors await Pentagon guidance and RTX’s Jan. 27 earnings report for clarity on cash returns.
10 January 2026
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Merck stock: $32 billion Revolution Medicines talks and vaccine-policy shift set up a busy week for MRK

Merck stock: $32 billion Revolution Medicines talks and vaccine-policy shift set up a busy week for MRK

Merck shares fell 0.4% to $110.53 Friday after reports it is in talks to acquire Revolution Medicines for $28–32 billion. Revolution shares jumped in after-hours trading. The Financial Times said negotiations are ongoing, with no final deal yet. Investors are watching Merck’s appearance at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Jan. 12.
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Stock Market Today

  • Apple's Stock Split History: Key Dates and Impact on Share Price
    March 15, 2026, 11:35 AM EDT. Apple has executed five stock splits since its IPO, including the notable 7-for-1 split in 2014 and a 4-for-1 split in 2020. Stock splits double or multiply the number of shares outstanding while reducing share price proportionally, making stocks more accessible to retail investors. For example, before the 2014 split, Apple's shares traded near $650; post-split, they adjusted to roughly $93 per share. Without these splits, Apple's share price today would be exponentially higher, multiplying the current share price by factors of 2, 2, 7, and 4 corresponding to each split. The board approves splits to encourage shareholder participation and maintain liquidity, later ratified by shareholders.
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