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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

SAVAGE, Minnesota, Jan 10, 2026, 14:26 (CST) The United States has invited Australia and India to join a G7 finance ministers meeting in Washington on Monday focused on critical minerals, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. He said several other countries were also invited, without naming them. (Reuters) Critical minerals are metals such as lithium and rare earths used in…
10 January 2026
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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

Toronto, Jan 10, 2026, 15:29 EST — Market closed. Royal Bank of Canada announced plans to launch a three-year strategic partnership with political risk consultancy Eurasia Group starting in 2026. On Friday, RBC’s U.S. shares slipped 0.2% to close at $169.19, while its Toronto-listed stock edged up 0.2% to C$235.52. (Fidelity Fixed Income) The deal comes as officials and companies…
10 January 2026
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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

Shanghai, Jan 11, 2026, 04:41 (CST) — Market closed Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) announced it will switch to preparing financial reports solely under China’s accounting standards for both its Shenzhen and Hong Kong listings starting with its 2025 annual report. This marks the end of using International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) alongside. The company also revealed it will…
10 January 2026
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International Holding Company stock holds near 400 dirhams after phishing warning, with ADX shut for weekend

International Holding Company stock holds near 400 dirhams after phishing warning, with ADX shut for weekend

ABU DHABI, Jan 11, 2026, 00:33 GST — Market closed Shares of International Holding Company PJSC edged up 0.03% on Friday, finishing at 399.60 dirhams, according to data from StockAnalysis.com. The Abu Dhabi-based conglomerate had recently issued a warning about phishing emails impersonating the company. (StockAnalysis) The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange remains closed for the weekend, reopening Monday morning. This…
10 January 2026
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Nestle stock rebounds, but infant formula recall keeps investors on edge

Nestle stock rebounds, but infant formula recall keeps investors on edge

Zurich, January 10, 2026, 21:25 CET — Market closed Nestle (NESN.S) shares ended Friday 1.4% higher at 75.41 Swiss francs, narrowing their weekly drop to around 1.3% after hitting a low of 73.67 earlier in the week. Over the past year, the stock has fluctuated between 69.90 and 91.72. (Investing) The Swiss food group is grappling with new regulatory warnings…
10 January 2026
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Why L’Oreal stock jumped 6% on a UBS upgrade — and what traders watch next

Why L’Oreal stock jumped 6% on a UBS upgrade — and what traders watch next

Paris, January 10, 2026, 21:37 (CET) — Market closed L’Oreal SA (OR.PA) shares last closed up 6.32% at 385.85 euros on Friday after UBS upgraded the French cosmetics group. The stock rose from 362.90 euros a day earlier and traded between 372.80 and 385.85 euros, leaving it about 5.5% below its 52-week high. (Investing) The rally matters now because it…
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

Shanghai, January 11, 2026, 04:22 GMT+8 — Market closed. PetroChina Co Ltd’s yuan-denominated Class A shares in Shanghai (601857.SS) last closed up 0.7% at 9.87 yuan on Friday. The stock traded between 9.73 and 10.04 yuan, with about 207.6 million shares changing hands. (StockAnalysis) Mainland markets are shut for the weekend, but the risk sits there anyway. Oil is moving…
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

New York, January 10, 2026, 15:25 EST — Market closed Defense contractors are scrambling for legal counsel after President Donald Trump signed an executive order linking share buybacks, dividends, and executive pay to weapons delivery timelines—putting RTX (NYSE: RTX) under the spotlight ahead of tomorrow’s session. The order gives the Secretary of War 30 days to identify contractors lagging on…
10 January 2026
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Philip Morris stock rises as UBS flags 2026 growth risks — what PM investors watch next

Philip Morris stock rises as UBS flags 2026 growth risks — what PM investors watch next

New York, January 10, 2026, 14:52 EST — Market closed. Philip Morris International shares climbed for a second day on Friday, closing up 2.39% at $162.61. Volume hit roughly 4.4 million shares, falling short of the stock’s 50-day average. The S&P 500 and Dow also finished higher. (MarketWatch) Why it matters now: PM has shifted into a smoke-free growth play…
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

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 14:37 EST — Market closed Merck & Co (MRK) closed Friday 0.4% lower at $110.53 following reports that the pharmaceutical giant is negotiating to acquire cancer drug developer Revolution Medicines in a deal valued between $28 billion and $32 billion. (Reuters) Timing is crucial. As Merck faces patent losses on its blockbuster cancer drug Keytruda…
10 January 2026
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Lam Research stock pops on Mizuho target raise as Wall Street eyes Jan. 28 earnings call

Lam Research stock pops on Mizuho target raise as Wall Street eyes Jan. 28 earnings call

NEW YORK, Jan 10, 2026, 14:59 ET — Market closed. Lam Research Corp’s stock jumped 8.7% in the final U.S. session, closing at $218.36. The surge came after Mizuho raised its price target on the chipmaking equipment firm from $200 to $220. The PHLX semiconductor index, a key barometer for chip stocks, climbed 2.7% to reach a new record high.…
10 January 2026
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Why Kweichow Moutai Co., Ltd. Class A stock (600519) is in focus: iMoutai restock and a fresh target cut

Why Kweichow Moutai Co., Ltd. Class A stock (600519) is in focus: iMoutai restock and a fresh target cut

SHANGHAI, Jan 11, 2026, 03:48 GMT+8 — Market closed Kweichow Moutai Co., Ltd.’s Class A shares (600519.SS) closed Friday 0.48% higher at 1,419.10 yuan, maintaining the baijiu giant’s presence on traders’ radars heading into the weekend. (Investing) That’s crucial now, since investors rely on iMoutai — the company’s direct-to-consumer sales app — as a real-time gauge of supply, pricing, and…
10 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • U.S. Natural Gas Prices Surge on Cold Weather and Record Inventory Drawdown Expectations
    February 5, 2026, 7:00 AM EST. March Nymex natural gas futures rallied 4.65% on Wednesday amid forecasts of extended cold weather in the U.S. Northeast, which is expected to increase heating demand. The Commodity Weather Group predicts very cold conditions through February 8. Traders anticipate a record weekly withdrawal of 379 billion cubic feet (bcf) from U.S. natural gas inventories, nearly double the five-year average of 190 bcf for this period. Production disruptions caused by recent Arctic blasts, including freeze-ups in gas wells and lower output in Texas, support the price rise. U.S. dry gas production stands at 111.2 bcf/day but demand has surged to 115.6 bcf/day. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) recently lowered its 2026 production forecast, while electric output rose 21.4% year-on-year, further supporting natural gas prices.
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