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.

China PMI slip puts ESWIN Material’s 688783 A-shares in focus before Shanghai open

China PMI slip puts ESWIN Material’s 688783 A-shares in focus before Shanghai open

Xi'an ESWIN Material shares face pressure before Monday’s open after China’s official factory PMI fell to 49.3 in January, signaling contraction. The stock closed at 26.29 yuan on Jan. 30, down 1.39% over five sessions but up 10.46% year-to-date. ESWIN forecasts 2025 revenue at 2.65 billion yuan with a net loss near 738 million yuan. Traders await the company’s annual report due April 21.
2 February 2026
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First Solar stock (FSLR) heads into Monday after Tesla’s 100‑GW solar talk jolts sentiment

First Solar stock (FSLR) heads into Monday after Tesla’s 100‑GW solar talk jolts sentiment

First Solar closed Friday at $225.52, up 0.7% after a sharp 10% drop Thursday, ending the week down about 7%. BMO Capital Markets downgraded the stock, citing pricing concerns and rising U.S. supply. Tesla’s push into solar, including new panel production in Buffalo, has divided analysts on First Solar’s outlook. Wells Fargo said Tesla’s plans triggered the sector selloff but sees limited downside for First Solar.
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Apple stock price ends week higher as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI loom next

Apple stock price ends week higher as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI loom next

7 February 2026
Apple closed up 0.8% at $278.12 Friday, then slipped 0.3% after hours. The S&P 500 jumped 1.97% and the Nasdaq rose 2.18% as chipmakers rallied, while Amazon fell 5.6% on higher capex guidance. Investors await U.S. jobs data Feb. 11 and CPI Feb. 13. Apple’s next dividend is $0.26 per share, payable Feb. 12.
Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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