Khadija Saeed

A dedicated markets reporter, she covers stocks, macroeconomics, and major business developments with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.

Salesforce stock heads into Monday: Spring ’26 rollout and earnings clock put CRM back in focus

Salesforce stock heads into Monday: Spring ’26 rollout and earnings clock put CRM back in focus

New York, January 11, 2026, 14:38 EST — Market closed. Salesforce, Inc. shares slipped roughly 0.2% to close at $259.94 on Friday, following the company’s announcement of its Spring ’26 product release. The update, featuring a suite of new tools, is set to begin rolling out on Feb. 23. U.S. markets will resume trading Monday after the weekend hiatus. This update is crucial as Salesforce pushes to convert its “AI agents” concept into revenue before the upcoming earnings release. These AI agents—software bots—handle routine tasks within business apps, cutting down on manual labor. Investors are pressing a straightforward question: do
Lam Research stock (LRCX) jumps on Mizuho target hike — what to watch into Monday and the week ahead

Lam Research stock (LRCX) jumps on Mizuho target hike — what to watch into Monday and the week ahead

New York, January 11, 2026, 14:32 ET — The market is now closed. Shares of Lam Research (LRCX) surged 8.7% on Friday following Mizuho’s boost of its price target to $220 from $200. The PHLX semiconductor index climbed 2.7%, hitting a new high. “Investors are getting granular and picking the winners and losers,” said Zachary Hill, head of portfolio management at Horizon Investments. (Reuters) Lam sees the burst as significant since equipment manufacturers operate upstream in the semiconductor cycle. When chipmakers boost spending, orders can jump sharply; when they hold back, tool stocks tend to react quickly. Next week, the
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

Shanghai, Jan 12, 2026, 03:37 CST — Premarket PetroChina Co., Ltd. Class A shares are in focus ahead of Monday’s open after Bernstein upgraded the stock, even as crude prices swing on fast-moving supply headlines. (Investing.com) The stock last ended at 9.87 yuan on Friday, up 0.71%, after a choppy first week of January that took it from above 10 yuan to below it. (StockAnalysis) The call matters now because PetroChina’s earnings and cash returns tend to track the oil tape, and investors are starting the week with geopolitics and 2026 pricing forecasts colliding. Bernstein said it sees Brent averaging
Kweichow Moutai Class A stock eyes Monday open as iMaotai adds 2.7 mln users and zodiac bottles sell out

Kweichow Moutai Class A stock eyes Monday open as iMaotai adds 2.7 mln users and zodiac bottles sell out

Shanghai, Jan 12, 2026, 03:30 (GMT+8) — Premarket Kweichow Moutai’s drive to boost sales via its iMaotai app will catch attention at Monday’s open after chairman Chen Hua revealed the platform gained over 2.7 million new users in just nine days. “Most of the users reached by iMaotai are not core customers from existing channels, but real consumers previously hard to reach,” Chen said, according to a report referencing the group’s official WeChat account. (Futu News) This matters now as the company is counting on holiday releases and tighter sales channel control ahead of Lunar New Year, when demand for
11 January 2026
American Express stock on watch: Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap call jolts AXP ahead of Monday

American Express stock on watch: Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap call jolts AXP ahead of Monday

New York, January 11, 2026, 14:24 EST — The market has closed. American Express (AXP.N) faces renewed pressure Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump proposed a one-year freeze on credit-card interest rates, capping them at 10% starting Jan. 20. (Business Insider) This shift is crucial now since a cap, if enforced, would cut into card issuers’ profits from revolving balances—the portion of credit card debt customers carry month to month. Investors are also entering a fresh earnings season, where lenders’ credit expenses and loan growth typically cause the first major market moves. (Barron’s) Brian Jacobsen, chief economic strategist at Annex
11 January 2026
Hermes stock ends week above €2,200 — CPI and Feb results set the next test

Hermes stock ends week above €2,200 — CPI and Feb results set the next test

Paris, Jan 11, 2026, 20:25 CET — Market closed Hermès shares wrapped up the week above 2,200 euros on Friday, recovering strongly after a rocky start to January. The stock surged just before the weekend. This matters as the next session kicks off a week packed with macroeconomic events. For expensive consumer stocks, movements in rates and currencies often drive the action, even when the companies themselves show no clear developments. Investors are marking their calendars for Feb. 12, when Hermès will release its 2025 annual results. This report usually reignites discussions around pricing power and demand trends in the
11 January 2026
China Construction Bank Class A (601939) set for a test as PBOC liquidity, credit data loom

China Construction Bank Class A (601939) set for a test as PBOC liquidity, credit data loom

Shanghai, Jan 12, 2026, 03:25 GMT+8 — Market closed China Construction Bank Corporation’s Class A shares on the Shanghai exchange closed Friday down 0.33% at 9.06 yuan. The dip was slight, matching the usual cautious tone before a week packed with major China macro data. Trading resumes Monday, with investors shifting focus from individual news to broader policy cues. (英为财情 Investing.com) Why it matters now: big state banks remain key to Beijing’s efforts to steady growth. With credit demand sluggish, the market closely watches each liquidity move and lending figure as a gauge of policy effectiveness. China Construction Bank’s immediate
Novartis stock on watch as Florida radioligand plant plan tees up JPM conference week

Novartis stock on watch as Florida radioligand plant plan tees up JPM conference week

New York, January 11, 2026, 14:15 EST — Market closed. Novartis AG’s U.S.-listed shares (NVS) closed Friday mostly flat. Still, the stock starts the new week with a notable development: the company announced a new U.S. manufacturing facility for its radioligand cancer therapies. (Novartis) The timing matters because radioligand therapy demands tight logistics — every dose is tailored to a single patient, and the clock is ticking the moment it’s prepared. More capacity and smarter location choices mean fewer missed or delayed treatments. Novartis has been pushing that point hard, and investors are taking note. (Novartis) The timing coincides with
Paramount takes Netflix-Warner deal fight to Congress as takeover battle turns political

Paramount takes Netflix-Warner deal fight to Congress as takeover battle turns political

WASHINGTON, Jan 11, 2026, 13:43 EST Paramount has urged U.S. lawmakers to take a hard look at Netflix’s proposed acquisition of key Warner Bros Discovery assets. In a written filing, the company labeled the deal “presumptively unlawful.” Paramount also dismissed claims that free video platforms can compete with paid streaming as “psychedelic antitrust,” arguing there’s “no ground in market or legal reality” for such comparisons. (PYMNTS.com) This shift is significant, ramping up political pressure on a takeover battle already drawing regulatory scrutiny. Warner Bros Discovery’s board has urged shareholders to support its deal with Netflix, dismissing Paramount Skydance’s bid. The
11 January 2026
FuboTV stock gets “Moderate Buy” as Disney loan targets 2026 debt wall

FuboTV stock gets “Moderate Buy” as Disney loan targets 2026 debt wall

NEW YORK, Jan 11, 2026, 13:50 EST FuboTV Inc (FUBO) holds a “Moderate Buy” rating from analysts, with an average price target of $4.58, according to MarketBeat data released Sunday. The stock closed last Friday at $2.56. https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/fubotv-inc-nysefubo-receives-consensus-rating-of-moderate-buy-from-brokerages-2026-01-11/ Fubo now faces a February maturity on its 3.25% convertible notes, which can be converted into shares. This week, the company announced it secured a $145 million term loan from a Walt Disney Co affiliate to manage that upcoming debt. It also revealed that holders did not tender its 2029 convertible notes for repurchase. https://ir.fubo.tv/news/news-details/2026/Fubo-Announces-Zero-Repurchases-of-Its-Convertible-Senior-Notes-Due-2029/default.aspx A recent filing revealed the $145 million
11 January 2026
Merck (MRK) stock week ahead: $30 billion Revolution talks and JPMorgan catalysts to watch

Merck (MRK) stock week ahead: $30 billion Revolution talks and JPMorgan catalysts to watch

New York, January 11, 2026, 14:03 EST — Market closed. Merck & Co., Inc. shares closed down 0.4% on Friday at $110.53, and traders head into Monday with takeover chatter back in the tape. The Wall Street Journal reported Merck is in talks to buy Revolution Medicines in a deal valued around $28 billion to $32 billion. (The Wall Street Journal) Why it matters now: Merck is staring at a Keytruda patent cliff starting in 2028 — when exclusivity ends and cheaper rivals can start to bite into sales. The Financial Times said big drugmakers, including Merck and Bristol Myers
HSBC stock week ahead: Hang Seng court date and France tax deal set the tone

HSBC stock week ahead: Hang Seng court date and France tax deal set the tone

London, Jan 11, 2026, 18:58 GMT — Markets have closed for the day. HSBC Holdings Plc shares (HSBA.L) closed down 1.2 pence at 1,194.2 pence in London on Friday. In Hong Kong, the stock (0005.HK) edged up HK$0.50 to finish at HK$124.80. Meanwhile, the U.S. ADR slipped $0.30 to $80.19. Investors are eyeing HSBC’s Annual Results for 2025, set for release on Feb. 25. (HSBC) Heading into the new week, the key question is how much capital HSBC plans to commit in Hong Kong—and for what duration. This directly impacts what the bank can return to shareholders, and on what
11 January 2026

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Bradesco stock drops on 2026 guidance — what BBDC4 investors watch next week

Bradesco stock drops on 2026 guidance — what BBDC4 investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Bradesco’s preferred shares fell 2.55% to 20.61 reais Friday after the bank issued 2026 guidance pointing to slower growth in some areas. Fourth-quarter recurring net income rose 20.6% to 6.5 billion reais, with 2025 ROAE at 15.2%. The Ibovespa closed up 0.45%. Bradesco ADRs ended down 0.5% at $3.98 in New York.
Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

7 February 2026
Stellantis shares plunged 23.7% to $7.28 Friday after the company disclosed about €22.2 billion in charges tied to a reset of its electric-vehicle strategy and said it will skip its 2026 dividend. The automaker flagged a preliminary net loss of €19–21 billion for the second half of 2025. Shares rose 1.6% in late after-hours trading. Investors await Feb. 26 results and a May 21 Investor Day.
Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

7 February 2026
Intel shares rose 4.87% to $50.59 Friday, trailing gains by Nvidia and Broadcom as chip stocks rallied. Sources said Intel and AMD warned Chinese customers of longer waits and higher prices for some server CPUs, with Intel lead times reaching six months. Intel said China accounts for over 20% of its revenue. Investors await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
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