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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.

Alibaba stock drops into the weekend as China opens food-delivery probe; what BABA traders watch next

Alibaba stock drops into the weekend as China opens food-delivery probe; what BABA traders watch next

New York, January 11, 2026, 11:18 (EST) — Market closed. Alibaba Group Holding’s U.S.-listed ADRs dropped 2.3%, closing at $150.96 on Friday. The decline came after China announced an investigation into aggressive competition among food-delivery platforms, drawing attention to the subsidy-heavy “instant retail” battle for one-hour delivery of products—from meals to over-the-counter medicine. Both Alibaba and rival Meituan said they…
11 January 2026
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Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Class A stock: Beijing’s new demand push sets up the week

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Class A stock: Beijing’s new demand push sets up the week

SHANGHAI, Jan 12, 2026, 00:26 (GMT+8) — Market closed Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd’s yuan-denominated Class A shares (601398.SS) head into Monday’s session amid renewed policy focus after China’s cabinet unveiled a set of fiscal and financial measures targeting domestic demand, including interest-subsidy support for consumer loans. The stock closed Friday at 7.71 yuan, up 0.26%, with around…
11 January 2026
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LVMH stock ends week higher as champagne strike threat looms — what to watch Monday

LVMH stock ends week higher as champagne strike threat looms — what to watch Monday

Paris, January 11, 2026, 17:14 CET — The market has closed. LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE shares enter the new week amid mounting labour tensions, as a union has urged additional strike action within the group’s wines and spirits division, targeting its champagne houses. Why this matters now: after a broad rally in European equities, investors are once again…
11 January 2026
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AbbVie stock heads into JPM Healthcare week as $30B deal talk creeps back

AbbVie stock heads into JPM Healthcare week as $30B deal talk creeps back

New York, January 11, 2026, 11:10 EST — Market closed AbbVie Inc. (ABBV.N) closed Friday down 1.8% at $220.08. As U.S. markets remain closed over the weekend, chatter about a potential deal lingers heading into Monday. The J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference week draws attention now, serving as a hotspot for new guidance, pipeline updates, and those crucial side-room talks that…
11 January 2026
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Bank of America stock: Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap call hits ahead of BAC earnings

Bank of America stock: Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap call hits ahead of BAC earnings

New York, January 11, 2026, 11:15 EST — Market closed. U.S. President Donald Trump announced a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10%, set to start on Jan. 20, though he didn’t clarify how the plan would be enforced. The move adds fresh policy risk for Bank of America and other lenders as trading restarts. Banking groups warned…
11 January 2026
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Agricultural Bank of China A-shares: the three data drops traders are watching this week (601288)

Agricultural Bank of China A-shares: the three data drops traders are watching this week (601288)

Shanghai, Jan 12, 2026, 00:16 CST — Premarket Agricultural Bank of China Ltd’s Class A shares (601288) closed Friday down 0.4% at 7.41 yuan and are set for Monday trading, holding steady near their recent peaks. Marketscreener China’s December credit data, due midweek, is expected to drive the next move. New Yuan Loans will be reported on Jan. 14, with…
11 January 2026
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Micron stock jumps on fresh $390 target — what to know before Monday’s open

Micron stock jumps on fresh $390 target — what to know before Monday’s open

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 11:13 AM EST — Market closed Micron Technology (MU.O) jumped 5.5%, closing Friday at $345.09 following a price target boost from Mizuho. The iShares Semiconductor ETF also climbed 2.9%, highlighting widespread gains ahead of the weekend. (TipRanks) This shift is significant since Micron is now a key barometer for data-center demand and memory prices. Friday’s…
11 January 2026
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Tencent Holdings stock: buyback keeps pressure on bears as AI bottleneck warning hits tape

Tencent Holdings stock: buyback keeps pressure on bears as AI bottleneck warning hits tape

Hong Kong, Jan 11, 2026, 23:42 HKT — Market closed. Tencent Holdings Ltd repurchased about 1 million shares on Jan. 9, spending HK$635.9 million, according to a filing with Hong Kong’s stock exchange. The WeChat owner’s shares in Hong Kong closed at HK$611, down 0.81%. (TradingView) Hong Kong markets reopen Monday, and the repurchase stands out as one of the…
11 January 2026
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Johnson & Johnson stock in focus: Trump drug-price pact and fresh cancer data before Monday

Johnson & Johnson stock in focus: Trump drug-price pact and fresh cancer data before Monday

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 10:45 EST — Market closed. Shares of Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N) dipped 0.7% on Friday to $204.39 following the company’s announcement of a deal with the Trump administration to lower U.S. drug prices. In return, J&J secured exemptions from certain U.S. tariffs. The company said it will offer medicines at discounted rates via TrumpRx.gov and…
11 January 2026
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Mastercard stock heads into CPI week after ex-dividend drop — what to watch next

Mastercard stock heads into CPI week after ex-dividend drop — what to watch next

New York, January 11, 2026, 10:41 EST — Market closed. Mastercard Incorporated shares slipped 0.8% Friday to $575.63, retreating ahead of a packed week of U.S. economic data and earnings reports. The payments firm has tracked alongside other “quality growth” stocks, making it vulnerable to shifts in rate-cut expectations. (MarketBeat) Here’s why it matters now: Mastercard’s fees move with card…
11 January 2026
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Samsung stock in focus: Record retail buying, rising margin debt and India’s source-code push

Samsung stock in focus: Record retail buying, rising margin debt and India’s source-code push

Seoul, Jan 12, 2026, 00:48 KST — Market closed South Korean retail investors snapped up 2.915 trillion won worth of Samsung Electronics (005930) shares last week, while unloading roughly 167 billion won in SK Hynix, according to Korea Exchange data. Margin loans tied to Samsung hit a new high of 1.977 trillion won, the figures revealed. Samsung closed Friday at…
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Stock Market Today

  • Soybeans Retreat Early Wednesday After Tuesday Gains
    February 4, 2026, 12:17 PM EST. Soybean futures fell 1 to 2 cents Wednesday morning after gaining 4 to 5 ½ cents on Tuesday, indicating some profit-taking. The national average cash bean price rose to $10.00 1/2, up 4 3/4 cents. Soymeal futures dropped $1.40 to $2.60, while soybean oil futures surged 102 to 129 points, boosted by Treasury guidance easing uncertainty around the 45Z tax credit. EU soybean imports are down 1.33 million metric tons (MMT) from last year, totaling 7.29 MMT through February 1. March 26 soybean futures closed higher Tuesday at $10.65 3/4 but slipped 1 3/4 cents Wednesday. Market watchers note ongoing volatility amid regulatory developments and fluctuating demand.
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