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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.

Home Depot stock pops on Trump’s $200 billion mortgage-bond order — what Wall Street watches next

Home Depot stock pops on Trump’s $200 billion mortgage-bond order — what Wall Street watches next

Home Depot shares jumped 4.2% to $374.64 Friday after President Donald Trump ordered $200 billion in mortgage-bond purchases, sparking a rally in housing-linked stocks. The Philadelphia Housing index rose 4.8%. Analysts said the plan may cut mortgage rates by up to 0.15 percentage point. Investors await the Fed’s Jan. 27-28 meeting and Home Depot’s Feb. 24 results.
10 January 2026
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Alibaba stock slides as China probes food-delivery price war; BABA investors eye Feb. 19 earnings

Alibaba stock slides as China probes food-delivery price war; BABA investors eye Feb. 19 earnings

Alibaba’s U.S.-listed shares fell 2.3% to $150.96 on Friday after China announced a probe into competition among food-delivery platforms, including Alibaba. The drop followed a 5.7% gain the previous day. Traders cited regulatory scrutiny and AI chip supply updates as key factors. Alibaba’s next earnings report is scheduled for Feb. 19.
10 January 2026
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ICBC Class A stock ticks up as China demand-boost package puts banks back in focus

ICBC Class A stock ticks up as China demand-boost package puts banks back in focus

ICBC Class A shares closed up 0.26% at 7.71 yuan Friday in Shanghai, while Bank of China’s A-shares slipped 0.54%. Beijing signaled new fiscal and financial measures to boost domestic demand, focusing on consumer borrowing. China’s December CPI rose 0.8% year-on-year; producer prices fell 1.9%. Investors await upcoming credit data and policy details.
10 January 2026
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Agricultural Bank of China Class A stock (601288) slips again as China credit data looms

Agricultural Bank of China Class A stock (601288) slips again as China credit data looms

Agricultural Bank of China’s Class A shares fell 0.4% to 7.41 yuan on Jan. 9, marking a fifth consecutive decline. Beijing announced new fiscal and financial policies to boost domestic demand, including expanded loan and interest subsidies. Investors await December credit and trade data for signs of growth and bank risk. The Shanghai Composite closed up 0.92% at 4,120.43, its highest since 2015.
10 January 2026
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AbbVie stock slips into weekend after $1.3 billion charge resets guidance; JPM conference looms

AbbVie stock slips into weekend after $1.3 billion charge resets guidance; JPM conference looms

AbbVie shares fell 1.8% to $220.08 Friday after the company cut its Q4 and 2025 profit forecasts, citing a $1.3 billion charge for acquired R&D and milestone expenses. The company denied rumors of takeover talks with Revolution Medicines. AbbVie will present at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Jan. 14 and report earnings on Feb. 4.
10 January 2026
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Bank of America stock: Trump’s 10% card-rate cap and India probe hang over earnings week

Bank of America stock: Trump’s 10% card-rate cap and India probe hang over earnings week

Bank of America shares fell 0.7% to $55.85 Friday after Donald Trump proposed a one-year 10% cap on credit card interest rates. The bank is set to report fourth-quarter results Jan. 14. India’s regulator accused a Bank of America unit of insider-trading violations in a 2024 share sale; the bank is seeking to settle without admitting guilt. Bank of America will redeem $3 billion in senior notes on Jan. 20.
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Netflix stock: Warner Bros bid fight keeps NFLX in play ahead of earnings and CPI

Netflix stock: Warner Bros bid fight keeps NFLX in play ahead of earnings and CPI

Netflix shares fell 1.2% to $89.46 Friday, trailing a broader market rally amid a takeover battle for Warner Bros Discovery. Paramount Skydance is urging Warner shareholders to reject Netflix’s $82.7 billion cash-and-stock offer in favor of its $108.4 billion all-cash bid. Key dates ahead include U.S. CPI on Jan. 13, Netflix earnings Jan. 20, and Paramount’s tender-offer deadline Jan. 21.
10 January 2026
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Johnson & Johnson stock dips on Trump drug-price deal — what to watch before Monday

Johnson & Johnson stock dips on Trump drug-price deal — what to watch before Monday

Johnson & Johnson shares fell 0.7% to $204.39 Friday after the company agreed to lower U.S. drug prices in exchange for tariff exemptions, with terms undisclosed. J&J will join the TrumpRx.gov platform and said it plans two new U.S. manufacturing sites. The S&P 500 rose 0.65%. Investors await the JPMorgan healthcare conference and J&J’s Jan. 21 earnings call.
10 January 2026
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Exxon Mobil stock in focus as CEO calls Venezuela “uninvestable” while keeping return option alive

Exxon Mobil stock in focus as CEO calls Venezuela “uninvestable” while keeping return option alive

Exxon Mobil shares rose 1.38% to $124.61 Friday after CEO Darren Woods said the company may consider returning to Venezuela if legal and regulatory conditions improve. Woods called Venezuela “uninvestable” under current laws and cited past asset seizures. U.S. crude closed at $59.12 a barrel, below most producers’ break-even levels. Chevron remains the only U.S. major operating in Venezuela.
10 January 2026
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ASML stock leaps 7% as TSMC revenue beat lifts chip gear names into CPI, earnings week

ASML stock leaps 7% as TSMC revenue beat lifts chip gear names into CPI, earnings week

ASML shares surged 6.7% to $1,273.88 Friday, leading a semiconductor rally that sent the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor Index to a record high. TSMC reported fourth-quarter revenue up 20.45% year-on-year, beating forecasts ahead of its Jan. 15 guidance update. Investors await the U.S. CPI release on Jan. 13 and ASML’s earnings on Jan. 28. Markets closed flat overall.
10 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • ASX Stocks Face Stagflation Pressures: Winners, Losers, and Market Outlook
    March 15, 2026, 1:21 PM EDT. Stagflation concerns rise as oil prices surge above US$100 due to Middle East tensions shutting the Strait of Hormuz, critical for global oil supply. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) signals continued interest rate hikes, now expected to reach 4.10% with a further increase in May. This environment challenges sectors reliant on low rates such as big banks (CBA, Westpac, NAB, ANZ), listed property trusts, and high-growth tech stocks. Winners include Australian energy producers Woodside and Santos, and gold miners Northern Star and Evolution Mining, benefiting from inflation and economic uncertainty. Real estate investment trusts face pressure from diminishing yield appeal, while airlines like Qantas grapple with higher costs. Experts view stagflation risks as real but manageable, without a full-scale wage-price spiral like the 1970s.
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