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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.

Citigroup stock faces Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap as Citi earnings near

Citigroup stock faces Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap as Citi earnings near

Citi shares closed Friday up 0.6% at $121.32 after President Trump proposed a one-year 10% cap on credit-card interest rates starting Jan. 20. Citi will report fourth-quarter earnings Jan. 14, following inflation data due the day before. The proposed cap is far below the current average card rate of 19.65%. Bank stocks, including Citi, are trading at their highest valuations since 2008.
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AppLovin stock jumps on Benchmark “top idea” call — what to watch for APP this week

AppLovin stock jumps on Benchmark “top idea” call — what to watch for APP this week

AppLovin shares jumped 5% to $647.72 Friday after Benchmark analyst Mike Hickey named it his 2026 EDM Top Idea and reaffirmed a $775 price target. The stock traded between $612.65 and $649.51 on volume of 3.6 million shares. AppLovin ended 2025 up 108% after selling its gaming unit to Tripledot Studios. The company faces an SEC probe into data practices and reports Q4 earnings Feb. 11.
11 January 2026
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McDonald’s stock heads into CPI week after Friday dip — what’s next for MCD

McDonald’s stock heads into CPI week after Friday dip — what’s next for MCD

McDonald’s shares closed at $307.32 on Friday, down 0.51%, trailing gains in other major restaurant stocks. About 3 million shares changed hands ahead of key U.S. inflation and retail sales reports next week. The company is testing new menu items in the UK and Ireland, including a “Big Arch” burger and a “secret menu.” Investors remain focused on foot traffic and pricing power as inflation data looms.
11 January 2026
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Shopify stock set for Monday test after Google AI shopping protocol reveal

Shopify stock set for Monday test after Google AI shopping protocol reveal

Shopify and Google announced a new “Universal Commerce Protocol” on Sunday, enabling AI agents to complete purchases inside chat tools like Google Search’s AI Mode and Gemini. Shopify shares closed down 2.26% at $164.48 on Friday, despite the S&P 500 hitting a record high. Google CEO Sundar Pichai said the protocol is open and backed by major retailers. Traders await Monday’s open and U.S. inflation data on Tuesday.
11 January 2026
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Reliance Industries stock set for Monday test after Ambani’s ₹7 trillion Gujarat pledge, Jio AI push

Reliance Industries stock set for Monday test after Ambani’s ₹7 trillion Gujarat pledge, Jio AI push

Mukesh Ambani pledged ₹7 trillion investment in Gujarat over five years, focusing on clean energy and an AI-ready data centre in Jamnagar. Reliance shares closed Friday at ₹1,475.30, up 0.3% for the day but down 6% year-to-date. Investors await Reliance’s quarterly earnings on Jan. 16. The stock saw its steepest weekly drop since October 2024 last week, falling 7.4% amid tariff and crude supply concerns.
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T-Mobile stock: TMUS eyes $2 billion bond sale as FCC Supreme Court fight and plan pricing loom

T-Mobile stock: TMUS eyes $2 billion bond sale as FCC Supreme Court fight and plan pricing loom

T-Mobile US shares closed up 1.3% at $200.56 after its unit announced a $2 billion senior notes offering to refinance debt. The company launches a new “Better Value” plan Jan. 14 at $140 for three lines. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a challenge to FCC fines, including an $80 million penalty against T-Mobile. Investors await T-Mobile’s earnings and capital markets update on Feb. 11.
11 January 2026
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China Mobile Limited Class A stock (600941) on watch: AI “infrastructure edge” talk meets China data week

China Mobile Limited Class A stock (600941) on watch: AI “infrastructure edge” talk meets China data week

China Mobile’s Class A shares closed flat at 100.12 yuan in Shanghai Monday. Weekend remarks from Chinese AI experts highlighted China’s edge in electricity and network infrastructure, drawing investor focus to telecom stocks. Key December trade and credit data are due later this week. China reported 4.83 million 5G base stations and 1.19 billion 5G users by November.
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Thermo Fisher stock rises as Stifel lifts target; JPM conference and Jan. 29 earnings in focus

Thermo Fisher stock rises as Stifel lifts target; JPM conference and Jan. 29 earnings in focus

Thermo Fisher Scientific shares rose 2.04% to $618.86 Friday after Stifel raised its price target to $700 and reiterated a buy rating. CEO Marc Casper will present at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Jan. 13. The company plans to close its Asheville, North Carolina site by the end of 2026, affecting up to 421 jobs. Investors await quarterly results due Jan. 29.
11 January 2026
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RBC stock: What to know before markets reopen after Canada’s jobs report

RBC stock: What to know before markets reopen after Canada’s jobs report

Canada’s unemployment rate rose to 6.8% in December, despite 8,200 new jobs, Statistics Canada said Friday. Royal Bank of Canada shares closed up 0.2% in Toronto at C$235.52, while the U.S. listing slipped 0.2% to $169.19. The Canadian dollar fell 0.3% for its biggest weekly drop in nearly a year. Investors are watching for U.S. Supreme Court rulings Jan. 14 and the Bank of Canada meeting Jan. 28.
11 January 2026
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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.
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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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Stock Market Today

  • Soybeans Gain on Meal Strength and USDA Report Updates
    April 11, 2026, 2:20 AM EDT. Soybeans rose 7 to 13 cents Friday, led by soybean meal futures rallying $12 to $15 midday. The national average cash bean price climbed 13 cents to $11.10 1/4. USDA reported a private export sale of 100,000 MT of soybean meal to Italy. Export commitments fell 18% year-over-year but remain 90% of USDA's forecast. USDA's monthly WASDE report raised crush demand by 35 million bushels (mbu) but cut exports by the same amount, leaving ending stocks unchanged at 350 mbu. May and July 2026 soybean contracts closed up 12 to 13 cents, reflecting market adjustments to demand shifts. The data indicates some strain in exports, though domestic crush demand supports prices.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 11.04.2026

11 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 11, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 11, 2026, 2:35 AM EDT Nifty 50 Surges 6% as US-Iran Ceasefire Boosts Market; Q4 Earnings in Focus April 11, 2026, 2:35 AM EDT. After a six-week decline, the Nifty 50 rallied nearly **6%**, led by easing geopolitical tensions following a US-Iran ceasefire. The India VIX, a volatility gauge, fell 26%, signaling reduced market panic. Key stock movers included **Shriram Finance**, which jumped 15.3% after a credit rating upgrade, and **Adani Enterprises**, up 13.8% post regulatory relief. Conversely, **Coal India** dropped 3.4% due to margin pressure from higher costs. Sector
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Climbs as Traders Eye Fragile Iran Ceasefire

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Climbs as Traders Eye Fragile Iran Ceasefire

10 April 2026
London’s FTSE 100 rose 0.38% to 10,644.28 late Friday morning as investors awaited U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan. Brent crude climbed 1% to $96.83 a barrel, while sterling eased but was on track for its biggest weekly gain since January. The FTSE 250 gained 0.79%. Britain’s 10-year gilt yield stood at 4.807%.
US Stock Market Today: CPI, Oil and Iran Truce Set the Tone Before the Open

US Stock Market Today: CPI, Oil and Iran Truce Set the Tone Before the Open

10 April 2026
Dow e-minis slipped 0.15% before Friday’s open, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures each down 0.08% as traders awaited March CPI data and watched U.S.-Iran tensions. Economists expect headline CPI to rise 0.9% for March and 3.3% year-on-year. Weekly jobless claims increased to 219,000. Brent crude traded near $97 a barrel, while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained well below normal.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 10.04.2026

10 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 10, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 10, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Orora ASX:ORA Faces Earnings Reset After Saverglass Impact and Middle East Disruptions April 10, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT. Orora (ASX:ORA) shares plunged over 8% in one day following a guidance update that revealed an earnings reset at its Saverglass unit due to Middle East supply chain disruptions and a shutdown at the Ras Al Khaimah glass plant. Despite a sharp short-term loss, Orora's 90-day share price rise exceeds 33%, contrasting a longer-term 10.58% annual total shareholder return decline amid ongoing sector pressures. Trading at A$1.49,
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