Khadija Saeed

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

Novo Nordisk stock heads into earnings week as Wegovy pill scripts top 26,000

Novo Nordisk stock heads into earnings week as Wegovy pill scripts top 26,000

Novo Nordisk Class B shares closed at 369.6 Danish crowns on Friday, down 0.8 crown, as investors awaited the company’s 2025 financial statement set for Feb. 4. U.S. prescriptions for the new Wegovy pill surged to 26,109 in the week ending Jan. 23, up sharply from its launch. Leadership changes in China and rising competition from AstraZeneca add pressure ahead of earnings.
China Construction Bank Class A stock price: PMI slump and home-price data set up Monday’s trade

China Construction Bank Class A stock price: PMI slump and home-price data set up Monday’s trade

China Construction Bank A shares closed at 8.72 yuan Friday, down 0.6% as China’s official PMI fell to 49.3 in January, signaling contraction. New home prices in 100 cities rose 0.18% last month, while resale price declines slowed. The non-manufacturing PMI dropped to 49.4, its lowest since December 2022. Investors remain cautious ahead of further economic data and policy signals.
Goldman Sachs stock heads into Monday after Warsh Fed pick — what to watch next

Goldman Sachs stock heads into Monday after Warsh Fed pick — what to watch next

Goldman Sachs shares fell 0.5% to $935.41 Friday after Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve chair, raising uncertainty over interest rates and regulation. Trading volume reached about 1.9 million shares. The Senate confirmation process faces delays as Sen. Thom Tillis demands a DOJ inquiry into Jerome Powell conclude first. Goldman’s ActiveBeta ETF will cut its fee to 0.15% and change its ticker to GSWO after Feb. 4.
Wells Fargo stock price: What to watch after Scharf’s $40 million pay filing

Wells Fargo stock price: What to watch after Scharf’s $40 million pay filing

Wells Fargo shares closed down 0.1% at $90.49 Friday, with 18.3 million shares traded. The board approved CEO Charlie Scharf’s 2025 pay at $40 million, citing regulatory progress and $21.3 billion in net income. U.S. stocks slipped as markets reacted to inflation data and speculation over Trump’s Fed chair pick. The Treasury will auction new 3-year and 10-year notes on Feb. 4.
1 February 2026
AstraZeneca stock price: NYSE switch, China bets and earnings put AZN in play this week

AstraZeneca stock price: NYSE switch, China bets and earnings put AZN in play this week

AstraZeneca shares closed in London at 135.48 pounds Friday, up 0.65%. The company moves its U.S. listing from Nasdaq to the NYSE on Monday, keeping the AZN ticker. AstraZeneca recently announced a $1.2 billion obesity drug deal with CSPC and pledged $15 billion investment in China by 2030. Investors await full-year results on Feb. 10.
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Cadence Bank stock is stuck at $42.11 after Huntington deal — what CADE holders watch next week

Cadence Bank stock is stuck at $42.11 after Huntington deal — what CADE holders watch next week

7 February 2026
Cadence Bank shares have been delisted following Huntington Bancshares’ takeover, with each Cadence share converted into 2.475 Huntington shares. Huntington closed Friday at $19.27 and named Senthil Kumar as chief risk officer ahead of new regulatory requirements. The merger leaves Cadence as a brand under Huntington, with customer account conversions planned for mid-2026. Huntington executives will address investors at a UBS conference on Tuesday.
NIO stock jumps on profit alert, with Monday’s open in focus

NIO stock jumps on profit alert, with Monday’s open in focus

7 February 2026
NIO shares jumped 7.23% to $5.04 Friday after the company forecast a swing to adjusted operating profit of up to 1.2 billion yuan for the fourth quarter. Trading volume reached 90.8 million shares, far above average. Nio’s deliveries rose 72% to 124,807 vehicles in the quarter. The company said results are preliminary and unaudited, with final figures due in March.
Snap stock price bounces to $5.22 after upgrades — what traders watch next week

Snap stock price bounces to $5.22 after upgrades — what traders watch next week

7 February 2026
Snap Inc. shares closed up 2% at $5.22 Friday after a volatile week, with 94 million shares traded. The company forecast Q1 revenue below analyst expectations, despite a fourth-quarter beat and a 28% rise in active advertisers. Daily active users fell by 3 million to 474 million. Analysts remain divided, with some upgrading and others trimming price targets.
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.
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