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.

Suzhou TFC Optical Communication stock jumps 11% on AI optics rally — what matters before Monday

Suzhou TFC Optical Communication stock jumps 11% on AI optics rally — what matters before Monday

Suzhou TFC Optical shares surged 10.9% to close at 248.43 yuan in Shenzhen Friday, hitting a record intraday high amid strong profit forecasts from sector rivals. The rally comes as China’s official factory PMI fell to 49.3 in January, signaling contraction. Mainland markets will be closed Sunday. Traders await a private PMI reading Monday to gauge if momentum continues.
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STMicroelectronics stock price steadies after earnings whipsaw as analysts lift targets

STMicroelectronics stock price steadies after earnings whipsaw as analysts lift targets

STMicroelectronics shares closed Friday up 1.3% at 23.84 euros after a volatile week, despite a 5.8% drop on Thursday. Fourth-quarter net revenues reached $3.33 billion, but restructuring charges led to a $30 million net loss. CEO Jean-Marc Chery projected first-quarter revenues of $3.04 billion, below analyst expectations. UBS and Oddo BHF raised their price targets following the results.
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United Microelectronics (UMC) stock slid into the weekend — the Feb. 5 update traders are waiting for

United Microelectronics (UMC) stock slid into the weekend — the Feb. 5 update traders are waiting for

United Microelectronics Corp shares fell 3.9% in the U.S. to $10.18 and 8.8% in Taiwan to NT$62.40 after updated guidance signaled weaker near-term margins. The company reported Q4 revenue of NT$61.81 billion and a 30.7% gross margin, forecasting flat wafer shipments and high-20% margins for Q1. UMC expects 2026 capital expenditure of $1.5 billion. January sales figures are due Feb. 5.
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Hua Hong Semiconductor Class A share price: what to watch as 688347 heads into Feb. 12 Q4 results

Hua Hong Semiconductor Class A share price: what to watch as 688347 heads into Feb. 12 Q4 results

Hua Hong Semiconductor’s Shanghai-listed shares closed at 155.10 yuan on Friday, up 0.38%, outperforming the SSE Composite, which fell 0.96%. The company will release unaudited fourth-quarter 2025 results after trading on Feb. 12, with a board meeting set for that morning. An investor briefing will follow from 17:00 to 18:00 local time. Mainland markets reopen Monday after the weekend break.
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Montage Technology Class A stock price jumps on Hong Kong H-share offer — what to watch next week

Montage Technology Class A stock price jumps on Hong Kong H-share offer — what to watch next week

Montage Technology shares jumped 12.1% in Shanghai Friday, closing at 181.85 yuan after announcing a Hong Kong H-share offering. The company set a maximum offer price of HK$106.89 per share, with final pricing due Feb. 6 and trading to start Feb. 9. The public offer in Hong Kong closes Feb. 4. Traders are watching for pricing and demand signals.
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GigaDevice Semiconductor Class A stock price: Friday lift holds as Feb. 11 vote and China data shape the week ahead

GigaDevice Semiconductor Class A stock price: Friday lift holds as Feb. 11 vote and China data shape the week ahead

GigaDevice Semiconductor’s Shanghai-listed shares closed at 314.88 yuan Friday, up 2.4%, ahead of a Feb. 11 shareholder vote on a $221 million DRAM deal cap and the appointment of KPMG Hong Kong as auditor. The stock has surged 47% year-to-date. China’s official manufacturing PMI fell to 49.3 in January, signaling contraction before Monday’s private sector survey.
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Stock Market Today

IREN stock heads into Monday after 5% rebound as Microsoft AI financing stays in focus

IREN stock heads into Monday after 5% rebound as Microsoft AI financing stays in focus

7 February 2026
IREN shares closed up 5.1% at $41.83 Friday after reporting a $155.4 million quarterly loss and $184.7 million in revenue. The company announced $3.6 billion in GPU financing for its Microsoft contract, with $2.8 billion in cash as of Jan. 31. Bitcoin mining revenue fell, while AI cloud services rose. Traders await bitcoin’s weekend move and Monday’s market reaction.
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.
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