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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.

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…
11 January 2026
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Oracle stock pops nearly 5% into weekend — what’s next for ORCL after Stargate AI buildout and board exits

Oracle stock pops nearly 5% into weekend — what’s next for ORCL after Stargate AI buildout and board exits

New York, January 11, 2026, 10:39 (EST) — The market has closed. Oracle’s stock jumped 4.7% on Friday, closing at $198.52 and beating the wider market. Shares fluctuated from $188.91 to a high of $200.13, with around 26.2 million changing hands. The S&P 500 meanwhile gained 0.65%. (MarketWatch) U.S. markets are closed Sunday, leaving traders to eye Monday’s session for…
11 January 2026
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Visa stock: Trump’s 10% credit-card cap talk puts V in focus for Monday

Visa stock: Trump’s 10% credit-card cap talk puts V in focus for Monday

New York, January 11, 2026, 10:35 ET — Market closed Visa Inc (V.N) shares ended Friday at $349.77, slipping $2.47. They’re expected to draw attention again Monday when U.S. markets reopen, after President Donald Trump renewed his push to cap credit-card interest rates at 10% for a year. (Barron’s) The proposal focuses more on the economics of card lending than…
11 January 2026
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AMD stock slid Friday as chip index hit record — what to watch before Monday’s open

AMD stock slid Friday as chip index hit record — what to watch before Monday’s open

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 10:26 (EST) — Market closed. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD.O) shares slipped 0.7%, ending Friday at $203.17, falling behind a late-week uptick in the semiconductor sector. With U.S. markets closed Sunday, all eyes turn to Monday’s open for the next move. (Yahoo Finance) The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (.SOX), a key barometer for chipmakers, surged 2.7% to…
11 January 2026
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ASML stock jumps 7% into the weekend as analysts bet on a 2026 EUV upcycle

ASML stock jumps 7% into the weekend as analysts bet on a 2026 EUV upcycle

Amsterdam, Jan 11, 2026, 16:46 CET — Markets have closed. ASML Holding’s U.S.-listed shares jumped 6.7% to close at $1,273.88 in the latest session. The boost came on renewed analyst enthusiasm, linking the Dutch chip-equipment giant’s 2026 outlook to AI-driven demand and a recovery in memory spending. (Investing) This matters because ASML controls a critical bottleneck in advanced chip manufacturing.…
11 January 2026
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Walmart stock set for Nasdaq-100 entry as Google Gemini deal and Wing drones land

Walmart stock set for Nasdaq-100 entry as Google Gemini deal and Wing drones land

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 10:20 EST — Market closed Walmart Inc. (WMT) will join the Nasdaq-100 starting Jan. 20, taking the spot AstraZeneca is leaving, Nasdaq announced. The retail giant revealed in November that it would shift its listing from the New York Stock Exchange to Nasdaq. On Friday, shares closed up 1.3% at $114.53. (Reuters) Walmart’s upcoming addition…
11 January 2026
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GE Aerospace stock: $1.42 billion Navy engine deal hits tape as earnings near

GE Aerospace stock: $1.42 billion Navy engine deal hits tape as earnings near

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 10:27 EST — Market closed. GE Aerospace shares are set to draw attention once U.S. markets reopen, following the Pentagon’s announcement of a $1.42 billion contract modification for engines powering the U.S. Marine Corps’ CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter. (U.S. Department of War) Timing is key here. The award lands as investors gear up for GE’s quarterly…
11 January 2026
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Eli Lilly stock (LLY) slips into JPM Week as Amazon adds rival Wegovy pill — what to watch next

Eli Lilly stock (LLY) slips into JPM Week as Amazon adds rival Wegovy pill — what to watch next

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 10:13 EST — Market closed Eli Lilly and Company shares dropped 1.99% on Friday, closing at $1,063.56. The stock heads into Monday’s session under pressure after a volatile week for major pharmaceutical firms. Investors are closely eyeing signs of a pricing battle in the obesity-drug sector after Amazon Pharmacy announced it now stocks Novo Nordisk’s…
11 January 2026
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  • Bitcoin Dips Toward $70,000 Amid Bear Market Signals and Fed Rate Pause Bets
    February 4, 2026, 11:48 PM EST. Bitcoin edged toward $70,000 as on-chain data highlights a bear market environment marked by weak buying and tight liquidity. CryptoQuant's Bull Score Index hit zero, suggesting diminished market participation rather than panic selling. Institutional flows shifted to net sellers, notably U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs, while the Coinbase premium remains negative, reflecting subdued U.S. investor interest. Stablecoin growth stalled, further curbing liquidity. Technically, bitcoin trades below its 365-day moving average with support around $60,000-$70,000. Traders anticipate the Federal Reserve will hold rates in April, limiting near-term liquidity boosts amid political uncertainty around Fed policy. Asia markets face cautious sentiment, with potential bounces but fragile conviction.
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