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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.

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.
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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.
10 January 2026
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Novo Nordisk Class B stock rises after Amazon adds Wegovy pill — what to watch before earnings

Novo Nordisk Class B stock rises after Amazon adds Wegovy pill — what to watch before earnings

Novo Nordisk shares rose 3% to 381.45 crowns in Copenhagen after Amazon Pharmacy began selling its new Wegovy weight-loss pill in the U.S. The pill, approved by the FDA in December, puts Novo ahead of Eli Lilly in the obesity pill market. About 8.95 million shares traded Friday, with prices ranging from 369.0 to 389.8 crowns. Novo will report full-year results on Feb. 4.
10 January 2026
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AmEx (AXP) stock in focus after Trump calls for 10% cap on credit-card rates

AmEx (AXP) stock in focus after Trump calls for 10% cap on credit-card rates

American Express shares fell 1.9% Friday to $375.61 after President Donald Trump called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10%, starting Jan. 20. Trading volume in AmEx exceeded its 50-day average, while Capital One dropped 2.6%. Visa and Mastercard each slipped about 0.7% to 0.8%. AmEx will report fourth-quarter earnings on Jan. 30.
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China Construction Bank Class A stock dips — inflation and Vanke debt talk keep lenders on edge

China Construction Bank Class A stock dips — inflation and Vanke debt talk keep lenders on edge

China Construction Bank’s Class A shares closed down 0.33% at 9.06 yuan in Shanghai Friday, trimming the weekly loss to about 2%. Trading volume reached 92.6 million shares. New inflation data showed December CPI up 0.8% year-on-year, while PPI fell 1.9%. Reports of China Vanke working on a debt restructuring plan renewed concerns over property sector risks for banks.
10 January 2026
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Toyota stock pops after electric Hilux reveal; yen and tariff risk back in focus

Toyota stock pops after electric Hilux reveal; yen and tariff risk back in focus

Toyota’s U.S.-listed shares rose 3.2% to $221.52 Friday after unveiling a new Hilux lineup in Europe, including its first battery-electric model. The Hilux BEV, shown at the Brussels Motor Show, features a 59.2 kWh battery and 160-mile range, with sales set for April 2026. Toyota’s Tokyo shares closed up 2.85%. Investors are watching currency moves and upcoming Bank of Japan policy decisions.
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NASA orders SpaceX Crew-11 home early after ISS medical issue, targets Jan. 15 splashdown

NASA orders SpaceX Crew-11 home early after ISS medical issue, targets Jan. 15 splashdown

NASA and SpaceX plan to undock Crew-11 from the International Space Station no earlier than 5 p.m. ET on Jan. 14 after a crew member developed a serious but stable medical condition. Splashdown off California is targeted for around 3:40 a.m. ET on Jan. 15, pending weather. NASA has not identified the affected astronaut or detailed the illness. This is the first planned medical evacuation from the ISS.
10 January 2026
IBM stock in focus: new edge-AI rollout, CPI next week and Jan. 28 earnings ahead

IBM stock in focus: new edge-AI rollout, CPI next week and Jan. 28 earnings ahead

IBM shares closed Friday up 0.5% at $304.22 after trading between $301.14 and $306.90. Datavault AI said it will expand its partnership with IBM to launch an edge AI network in New York and Philadelphia using IBM’s watsonx. Investors await U.S. CPI data on Jan. 13 and IBM’s quarterly results on Jan. 28. IBM’s 52-week range is $214.50 to $324.90.
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Stock Market Today

  • Pyth Network Launches On-Chain Data Marketplace with Fidelity and Euronext
    April 11, 2026, 10:26 AM EDT. Pyth Network, a data oracle protocol, has launched the Pyth Data Marketplace, delivering on-chain financial data directly from six global financial institutions, including Fidelity, Euronext, and Tradeweb. The platform offers real-time access to data on foreign exchange, commodities, over-the-counter prices, bonds, and corporate disclosures without using intermediaries. This enables various blockchain applications to utilize accurate market data, bypassing traditional vendors. The new service aims to enhance transparency and accessibility for decentralized finance and other blockchain-based technologies.

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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, 10:26 AM EDT Pyth Network Launches On-Chain Data Marketplace with Fidelity and Euronext April 11, 2026, 10:26 AM EDT. Pyth Network, a data oracle protocol, has launched the Pyth Data Marketplace, delivering **on-chain financial data** directly from six global financial institutions, including Fidelity, Euronext, and Tradeweb. The platform offers real-time access to data on **foreign exchange**, **commodities**, **over-the-counter prices**, bonds, and corporate disclosures without using intermediaries. This enables various blockchain applications to utilize accurate market data, bypassing traditional vendors. The new service aims to enhance transparency and accessibility
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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