Today: 7 February 2026
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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.

Salesforce stock heads into Monday after software rout as AI fears hang over CRM shares

Salesforce stock heads into Monday after software rout as AI fears hang over CRM shares

Salesforce shares closed Friday at $212.29, down 0.8%, after plunging 7.1% Thursday amid a broad software selloff. Concerns over AI’s impact on software subscription models weighed on the sector. Investors are awaiting U.S. jobs data on Feb. 6 and Salesforce’s earnings later this month. Wall Street indexes also fell Friday on economic and political developments.
31 January 2026
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Thermo Fisher Scientific stock price slides to $578.61 after 2026 outlook; what to watch Monday

Thermo Fisher Scientific stock price slides to $578.61 after 2026 outlook; what to watch Monday

Thermo Fisher Scientific shares fell 2.29% to $578.61 Friday, extending a four-day slide after issuing a cautious 2026 outlook and forecasting earnings below Wall Street’s average estimate. Volume reached 3.7 million shares, nearly double the daily average. The company cited continued pressure from frozen academic research grants. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 7% to $12.21 billion, with adjusted EPS at $6.57.
31 January 2026
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PepsiCo stock price jumps as traders crowd into “defensive” names before earnings week

PepsiCo stock price jumps as traders crowd into “defensive” names before earnings week

PepsiCo shares rose 3.3% to $153.63 Friday, defying a broader market decline as trading volume spiked to 12.6 million shares. Coca-Cola and Mondelez also gained. Investors shifted to defensive stocks ahead of PepsiCo’s quarterly results, due Tuesday. The company is expected to update its 2026 forecast and cash return plans.
31 January 2026
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China Mobile Class A stock price: 600941 heads into Monday after China PMI shock and a UBS downgrade

China Mobile Class A stock price: 600941 heads into Monday after China PMI shock and a UBS downgrade

China Mobile’s Shanghai shares fell 0.6% to 96.38 yuan Friday, underperforming amid a broader market downturn and weak January PMI data. UBS downgraded the company’s Hong Kong shares, citing pressure on core telecom and cloud services. China Telecom rose 1.0%, while China Unicom slipped 0.8%. China Mobile’s next earnings report is scheduled for March 27.
31 January 2026
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Intel Corporation stock price drops 4.5% into the weekend — what could move INTC next

Intel Corporation stock price drops 4.5% into the weekend — what could move INTC next

Intel shares fell 4.5% Friday to $46.47 after a volatile week, as the company reported Q4 revenue down 4% to $13.7 billion and issued a weak Q1 outlook. The stock moved little after hours. Vanguard disclosed an 8.11% stake in Intel as of Dec. 31. U.S. stocks broadly declined after President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh for Fed chair and December producer prices rose more than expected.
31 January 2026
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SAP stock price rebounds after cloud outlook shock — what to know before Monday

SAP stock price rebounds after cloud outlook shock — what to know before Monday

SAP shares closed up 3.6% at 170.56 euros in Frankfurt Friday, recovering some ground after a 16.1% plunge Thursday triggered by warnings of slower cloud backlog growth in 2026. The company reported a record 77 billion euros in total cloud backlog for Q4 and announced a new share buyback of up to 10 billion euros starting in February. Berenberg cut its price target but kept a buy rating.
31 January 2026
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IHC stock price sits near 52-week low as Carlyle-Lukoil talks put Abu Dhabi’s International Holding in play

IHC stock price sits near 52-week low as Carlyle-Lukoil talks put Abu Dhabi’s International Holding in play

International Holding Company PJSC closed at 399.5 dirhams in Abu Dhabi, down 0.03% amid reports of talks with Carlyle over Lukoil’s overseas assets. Trading volume reached 252,368 shares with turnover near 100.8 million dirhams. Abu Dhabi’s main index fell 0.8% as oil prices slipped. The U.S. Treasury set a Feb. 28 deadline for Lukoil’s sale process.
31 January 2026
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RBC stock slips into weekend as Fed-chair pick rattles markets and new capital notes land

RBC stock slips into weekend as Fed-chair pick rattles markets and new capital notes land

Royal Bank of Canada shares closed at C$226.72 in Toronto Friday, down 0.35%, after the bank priced a US$1 billion Limited Recourse Capital Notes deal. The TSX dropped 3.3%, its steepest fall since April, following a metals selloff and Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed chair. RBC’s U.S.-listed shares fell 1.5%. Investors await RBC’s Q1 results on Feb. 26.
31 January 2026
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Why American Express stock fell Friday — and what AXP traders watch next

Why American Express stock fell Friday — and what AXP traders watch next

American Express shares fell 1.8% to $352.17 Friday after quarterly earnings narrowly missed estimates, despite raising its 2026 forecast. Revenue reached $18.98 billion, with billed business up 9% to $445.1 billion and expenses rising 10% to $14.5 billion. The company plans to raise its dividend by 16% and extended its co-brand deal with British Airways. Investors await management commentary at a Feb. 10 event.
31 January 2026
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Nestle stock price: France tightens baby formula toxin limit as investors brace for NESN’s next week

Nestle stock price: France tightens baby formula toxin limit as investors brace for NESN’s next week

France lowered the safety limit for cereulide toxin in infant formula Saturday, prompting more recalls and investigations into two infant deaths. Nestle shares closed at 73.43 Swiss francs Friday, down 0.07%, with trading paused until Monday. Danone recalled Aptamil batches in Germany, while French authorities and Foodwatch pursue legal action. New EU food safety guidance is expected Feb. 2.
31 January 2026
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Kweichow Moutai stock: Why the Class A share slipped after a surge — and what to watch next week

Kweichow Moutai stock: Why the Class A share slipped after a surge — and what to watch next week

Kweichow Moutai Class A shares closed at 1,401 yuan in Shanghai on Jan. 30, down 2.55% after an 8.61% surge the previous day. Wholesale prices for Feitian Moutai rose to 1,710 yuan per bottle, with retail quotes in Chengdu hitting 1,860 yuan amid pre–Lunar New Year demand. The company denied involvement in a SpaceX funding round. Moutai flagged 426 million “abnormal” actions on its direct sales app since Jan. 1.
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Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
Walmart shares climbed 3.34% to $131.18 Friday, pushing its market value to about $1.05 trillion as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Retail stocks mostly gained, with Target up 4.24% and Costco up 1.20%, while Amazon dropped 5.55%. Investors await Walmart’s fiscal Q4 results on Feb. 19 and key U.S. economic data next week.
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