Today: 7 July 2026

Khadija Saeed

Khadija Saeed is a financial markets reporter at TS2.tech, specializing in stocks, technology and emerging industries. She studied economics and finance at the London School of Economics and previously worked in market research before moving into financial journalism. Her coverage focuses on the companies, innovations and economic trends influencing global investors.

Shell buyback faces fresh questions after Q4 warning as post-oil plan takes shape

Shell buyback faces fresh questions after Q4 warning as post-oil plan takes shape

Shell on Thursday flagged that weak oil trading would drag its chemicals and products division into a fourth-quarter loss, casting doubt on its $3.5 billion quarterly share buyback. RBC’s Biraj Borkhataria pinpointed the main issue: will management “hold the line” on buybacks? HSBC’s Kim Fustier expressed less confidence in that. UBS’s Josh Stone slashed his Q4 net income forecast by 14% to $3.6 billion, while Citi’s Alastair Syme trimmed his estimate 11% to $3.83 billion. Shell shares dropped 2.6%. The warning is crucial now since trading, refining, and chemicals have been the key drivers behind large quarterly cash returns. Investors crave the payout but also demand evidence that transition spending won’t morph into a slow drain.
11 January 2026
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Credo jumps on Needham ‘Top Pick’ call — AI stock traders size up CPI week

Credo jumps on Needham ‘Top Pick’ call — AI stock traders size up CPI week

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 12:26 EST — The market has closed. Credo Technology Group Holding shares climbed 6.2% on Friday, closing at $150.42. The boost came after a Needham analyst labeled the AI data-center connectivity company a “Top Pick” for 2026. With U.S. markets closed over the weekend, investors will carry that momentum into Monday’s session as inflation figures loom.
11 January 2026
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Dow Jones hits record close — CPI and big-bank earnings are next

Dow Jones hits record close — CPI and big-bank earnings are next

NEW YORK, January 11, 2026, 12:07 PM — Market closed The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended Friday at a record 49,504.07, climbing 237.96 points. U.S. hiring slowed, but not enough to derail bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts this year. “Payrolls were a little bit light relative to consensus, but still fairly strong numbers,” said Tim Ghriskey, senior portfolio strategist at Ingalls & Snyder.
11 January 2026
Rigetti stock slips after 108-qubit quantum system delay — what to watch before Monday

Rigetti stock slips after 108-qubit quantum system delay — what to watch before Monday

New York, January 11, 2026, 12:09 EST — The market has closed. Rigetti Computing shares dropped 2.1% Friday following an update on the timeline for its upcoming 108-qubit system. The quantum-computing company’s news served as a fresh example of how quickly smaller, milestone-focused tech stocks can react to shifts in their roadmaps. The stock closed at $24.72.
11 January 2026
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Cisco stock: Supreme Court lawsuit, partner-program shift put CSCO in focus for the week ahead

Cisco stock: Supreme Court lawsuit, partner-program shift put CSCO in focus for the week ahead

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 11:50 ET — The market has closed. The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear Cisco Systems’ appeal in a lawsuit accusing the tech giant of aiding China in tracking down Falun Gong practitioners. This development adds a new layer of legal uncertainty as Cisco’s shares prepare to trade next week. A Cisco spokesperson said the company is “pleased” the court will consider the case and anticipates the oral arguments ahead.
11 January 2026
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Chevron stock (CVX) heads into Monday with Venezuela output boost in spotlight

Chevron stock (CVX) heads into Monday with Venezuela output boost in spotlight

New York, January 11, 2026, 11:37 EST — Market closed Chevron shares rose 1.8% on Friday, closing at $162.11, as investors digested the company’s assertion that it can quickly boost production in Venezuela. At a White House meeting, Vice Chairman Mark Nelson pointed to Chevron’s century-long presence in Venezuela and its unique position as the only U.S. oil major still active there. He claimed Chevron could immediately double crude “liftings” — the volumes loaded for sale — from its joint ventures with PDVSA, the Venezuelan state oil firm. Nelson added, “We are also able to increase our production within our own disciplined investment schemes by about 50% just in the next 18 to 24 months.”
11 January 2026
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Alibaba stock drops into the weekend as China opens food-delivery probe; what BABA traders watch next

Alibaba stock drops into the weekend as China opens food-delivery probe; what BABA traders watch next

New York, January 11, 2026, 11:18 — Market closed. Alibaba Group Holding’s U.S.-listed ADRs dropped 2.3%, closing at $150.96 on Friday. The decline came after China announced an investigation into aggressive competition among food-delivery platforms, drawing attention to the subsidy-heavy “instant retail” battle for one-hour delivery of products—from meals to over-the-counter medicine. Both Alibaba and rival Meituan said they welcome the probe and will cooperate.
11 January 2026
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Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Class A stock: Beijing’s new demand push sets up the week

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Class A stock: Beijing’s new demand push sets up the week

SHANGHAI, Jan 12, 2026, 00:26 — Market closed Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd’s yuan-denominated Class A shares head into Monday’s session amid renewed policy focus after China’s cabinet unveiled a set of fiscal and financial measures targeting domestic demand, including interest-subsidy support for consumer loans. The stock closed Friday at 7.71 yuan, up 0.26%, with around 241 million shares changing hands. Valuations stand at about 7.9 times earnings and 0.75 times book value, according to data.
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Stock Market Today

  • S&P 500 Up But After-Hours Moves Turn Cautious as Rivian (RIVN) Sinks, Fiserv (FISV) Moves Higher on Deal Chatter
    July 6, 2026, 9:03 PM EDT. The S&P 500 added 0.72%, with the Nasdaq and Dow also higher, but trading after the bell slowed as caution crept in. Rivian Automotive (RIVN) fell 9.1% after the EV maker launched a 75-million-share sale, even though it topped Q2 revenue forecasts. Fiserv (FISV) rose 3.7% on talk that U.S. banks are looking at buying its payments network, though the reports haven't been confirmed. Broadcom (AVGO) jumped 3.7% after it extended its chip supply deal with Apple to 2031, giving some supply-chain visibility. Decliners led advancers by 1.3-to-1, a sign that breadth stayed weak and gains are still relying on a handful of stocks. The S&P 500 is expected to turn in earnings growth of about 24% this quarter, so guidance missteps may not be easily forgiven.
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