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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.

Sensex’s five-day slide puts 12 BSE 100 stocks in a rare losing streak as VIX drops

Sensex’s five-day slide puts 12 BSE 100 stocks in a rare losing streak as VIX drops

MUMBAI, January 12, 2026, 02:34 IST Twelve stocks in India’s BSE 100 index dropped in each of the five trading days ending Jan. 9, with Suzlon Energy losing about 9% during that span, according to data compiled by ETMarkets.com. The Sensex fell 2.55% to 83,576.24 over the same period, while the stocks that kept sliding posted total declines ranging from roughly 3% to 9%, the report noted. (The Economic Times) The streak is key as traders try to decide if the early-year jitters are just noise or a wider risk reset tied to U.S. trade and interest rates. The Cboe
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Inditex stock slips into the new week: what investors watch after Friday’s dip

Inditex stock slips into the new week: what investors watch after Friday’s dip

Madrid, Jan 11, 2026, 22:02 CET — The market has closed. Shares of Industria de Diseno Textil SA (Inditex) slipped 0.56% to close at 56.46 euros on Friday, the last session before Monday’s reopening in Madrid. (MarketWatch) The retreat puts the Zara parent roughly 2% under its 52-week peak of 57.74 euros. Meanwhile, the 52-week low remains at 40.80 euros, highlighting just how much ground the stock has gained since last year’s bottom. (Investing.com Nigeria) The next major milestone for Inditex is its full-year report. The company plans to release fiscal 2025 results (covering Feb. 1 to Jan. 31) on
11 January 2026
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Lyon drivers face Fourviere tunnel shutdowns this week — what closes and when

Lyon drivers face Fourviere tunnel shutdowns this week — what closes and when

Lyon, France, Jan 11, 2026, 21:58 CET Sections of Lyon’s main urban motorways, including the Fourvière tunnel, will shut for night-time maintenance this week. These closures are set to create bottlenecks on key routes used by both commuters and long-distance traffic passing through the city. (Le Progrès) The timing couldn’t be worse. Lyon lies along a key north-south route connecting northern Europe to the Mediterranean, and even brief “overnight” shutdowns tend to affect late shifts, early deliveries, and the initial surge of morning traffic. The shutdowns come as the city reorganizes several transport hubs, while drivers navigate ongoing construction on
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Shell Plc stock jumps 3% as buyback rolls on; oil rally sets up week ahead

Shell Plc stock jumps 3% as buyback rolls on; oil rally sets up week ahead

London, Jan 11, 2026, 21:03 (GMT) — Market closed Shell plc reported it acquired 2.09 million shares on Jan. 9 for cancellation, according to its latest daily update on the ongoing share buyback program. The shares were bought across London and Amsterdam markets, with Merrill Lynch International handling trades within predetermined guidelines, the company said. (GlobeNewswire) The buyback is crucial now because it’s one of the few consistent tools Shell can pull amid volatile oil headlines shaking up prices. Shell (SHEL.L) kicked off the programme in late October, pegging it at $3.5 billion split between contracts in London and the
11 January 2026
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Intel stock (INTC) heads into Monday after Trump post fuels 10.8% Friday surge

Intel stock (INTC) heads into Monday after Trump post fuels 10.8% Friday surge

New York, January 11, 2026, 16:01 (ET) — The market has closed. Intel Corp shares jumped 10.8% on Friday, closing at $45.55. The surge came on heavy volume, with over 186 million shares trading hands, setting the stage for a crucial test when U.S. markets open Monday. (Yahoo Finance) The jump is significant with Intel’s quarterly report less than two weeks away. Investors will be watching closely for specifics on margins, demand, and the expenses tied to ramping up manufacturing capacity. Intel plans to release its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results after the market closes on Jan. 22. (Intel Corporation)
11 January 2026
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Linde stock has Feb. 5 circled — what Wall Street will be listening for

Linde stock has Feb. 5 circled — what Wall Street will be listening for

New York, January 11, 2026, 15:57 EST — Market closed. Linde plc announced Friday it will report its fourth-quarter 2025 results on Feb. 5, ahead of the U.S. market open, followed by a conference call later that morning. The industrial gases and engineering firm confirmed the webcast will be accessible in listen-only mode to the public and media. It also disclosed 2024 sales of $33 billion. (Linde) Linde stock ended Friday 1% higher, closing at $444.08. The Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund rose 1.1%, and competitor Air Products climbed roughly 1%, as the SPDR S&P 500 ETF gained 0.6%. Markets
11 January 2026
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Disney stock on Monday watch: Iger’s China meeting, CES ad tools and a Jan. 15 dividend

Disney stock on Monday watch: Iger’s China meeting, CES ad tools and a Jan. 15 dividend

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 15:49 (ET) — Market closed. Shares of Walt Disney Co (DIS) climbed 1.5%, closing Friday at $115.88. Investors digested a Reuters report that CEO Bob Iger met with China’s Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang in Beijing. Ding urged Iger to boost Disney’s investment in China, where Iger said the company remains “full of confidence in China’s development” and plans to continue expanding its presence. Notably, China limits Hollywood imports to 10 films annually, with analysts estimating Hollywood movies make up roughly 5% of the country’s total box office revenue. (Reuters) Why it matters now: Disney depends
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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

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 15:51 EST — Market closed Shares of Citigroup Inc entered the new week following U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for a one-year cap on credit-card interest rates at 10%, accusing lenders of “ripping off” consumers. Citi’s stock closed Friday up roughly 0.6% at $121.32. (Reuters) Timing is key. A hard cap could squeeze interest income for card lenders right as investors shift focus from macroeconomic chatter to bank earnings, with Citi standing out as a major player. The bank plans to release its fourth-quarter results around 8 a.m. ET Wednesday, followed by a webcast and
11 January 2026
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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

New York, January 11, 2026, 15:45 EST — The market has closed. AppLovin Corp shares closed Friday up roughly 5% at $647.72, buoyed by a bullish note from Benchmark analyst Mike Hickey. He reaffirmed his buy rating and $775 price target, naming AppLovin his 2026 EDM Top Idea. Hickey highlighted a “clear path to sustained revenue growth and strong earnings leverage into 2026.” (Insider Monkey) Timing is key. AppLovin, known for its volatility, often swings with shifts in risk appetite. Investors have been swift to sell off pricey growth stocks whenever rates rise. U.S. markets were closed Sunday, so Monday’s
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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

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 15:40 EST — Market closed McDonald’s Corp shares (MCD.N) closed Friday at $307.32, slipping 0.51%. About 3 million shares traded as investors braced for a week packed with U.S. inflation and consumer demand reports. (Investing.com) The setup is crucial for McDonald’s, given its reputation as a steadier consumer stock, but foot traffic remains key. If customer visits decline, the company can lean on promotions to maintain sales, though that tends to squeeze margins. Underneath it all lies a straightforward question: how much pricing power remains? Investors have shown they’re quick to punish restaurant stocks once
11 January 2026
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Abbott Laboratories stock (ABT) in focus: Exact Sciences vote date lands as earnings week nears

Abbott Laboratories stock (ABT) in focus: Exact Sciences vote date lands as earnings week nears

New York, January 11, 2026, 15:30 EST — Market closed. Abbott Laboratories starts the week with its proposed acquisition of Exact Sciences in the spotlight, following Exact Sciences’ announcement of a shareholder vote scheduled for Feb. 20. Timing is crucial here since Abbott’s quarterly results come out on Jan. 22. That report could reset expectations for 2026 and clarify just how much management plans to spend—and absorb—in pursuit of growth. Wall Street is tugging in opposite directions. Bernstein’s Lee Hambright nudged his price target up to $154 from $150. On the flip side, Goldman Sachs trimmed its target to $152
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

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 15:33 EST — Market closed. Shopify (SHOP) said on Sunday it has teamed up with Google on a new “Universal Commerce Protocol” meant to let AI agents complete checkouts inside chat-style tools, a shift that could reshape how its merchants reach buyers. The e-commerce software firm said the protocol is designed to handle steps such as discount codes and loyalty credentials, and that Shopify merchants will be able to sell directly inside Google Search’s AI Mode and the Gemini app. “We have taken everything we’ve seen over the decades to make UCP a robust commerce
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RELX share price slides again as AI fears linger, results next week in focus

RELX share price slides again as AI fears linger, results next week in focus

7 February 2026
RELX closed down 4.6% at 2,145 pence in London on Friday, capping a volatile week ahead of its Feb. 12 full-year results. The company bought back 465,361 shares even as selling continued amid investor concerns over AI risks and pricing power. Peers Wolters Kluwer and Thomson Reuters also faced pressure. Markets await RELX’s outlook for 2026 trading.
Rio Tinto stock jumps as Glencore mega-merger is shelved; what to watch next week

Rio Tinto stock jumps as Glencore mega-merger is shelved; what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Rio Tinto’s U.S. shares closed up 2.5% at $93.37 Friday after the company ruled out a merger with Glencore, triggering a six-month “no-bid” lockout under UK takeover rules. Both companies cited disagreements over valuation. Attention now turns to Rio’s Feb. 19 results and iron ore prices, which fell below $100 a tonne amid weak Chinese demand.
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