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GlobalFoundries (GFS) stock price slides nearly 5% into weekend as chip trade turns jumpy

GlobalFoundries (GFS) stock price slides nearly 5% into weekend as chip trade turns jumpy

GlobalFoundries shares fell 4.8% to $42.85 Friday, following a volatile week for chip stocks and a 17% plunge in Intel. About 4.3 million GFS shares changed hands as investors reacted to weak forecasts and rising supply chain costs. GlobalFoundries will report quarterly results on Feb. 11. The company recently agreed to buy Synopsys’ ARC Processor IP business, with the deal expected to close in the second half of 2026.
24 January 2026
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Alaska Air stock pops on earnings beat — here’s what matters before Monday’s open

Alaska Air stock pops on earnings beat — here’s what matters before Monday’s open

Alaska Air Group shares rose 4.1% to $50.87 Friday after the airline beat quarterly profit estimates. The company projected a first-quarter adjusted loss of 50 cents to $1.50 per share and full-year earnings of $3.50 to $6.50 per share, below analyst expectations. Fourth-quarter revenue reached $3.6 billion. Alaska completed two major steps in its Hawaiian Airlines integration.
24 January 2026
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Fortinet stock jumps on TD Cowen upgrade — what FTNT investors watch before earnings

Fortinet stock jumps on TD Cowen upgrade — what FTNT investors watch before earnings

Fortinet shares rose 5.2% to $81.64 Friday after TD Cowen upgraded the stock to buy, citing steady demand and AI-driven security growth. The move comes ahead of Fortinet’s Feb. 5 earnings report, with investors focused on billings and management’s 2026 outlook. Trading volume reached 10.7 million shares. The stock remains 29% below its 52-week high amid ongoing concerns over device security and SSO vulnerabilities.
24 January 2026
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Fresnillo PLC share price hits fresh high as silver clears $100 — what investors watch next week

Fresnillo PLC share price hits fresh high as silver clears $100 — what investors watch next week

Fresnillo PLC shares closed Friday up 2.1% at 4,168 pence, hitting a 52-week high as gold and silver prices surged. The company completed its C$770 million acquisition of Probe Gold, adding a major Quebec project. An index of London-listed precious metal miners rose 2% even as the FTSE 100 slipped. Fresnillo’s Q4 production report is due Jan. 28.
24 January 2026
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Sage Group share price in focus: AI partnership and buyback set up Jan 27 trading update

Sage Group share price in focus: AI partnership and buyback set up Jan 27 trading update

Sage shares closed Friday up 0.6% at 1,029.1 pence after announcing a global AI partnership with Augusta Labs and continuing its share buyback program. The company repurchased about 1.83 million shares over two days, totaling roughly £18.7 million. The buyback is scheduled to end by March 19. Sage will release its Q1 FY26 trading update on Jan. 27.
24 January 2026
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Standard Chartered share price slips from near a 52‑week high as buyback rolls on

Standard Chartered share price slips from near a 52‑week high as buyback rolls on

Standard Chartered shares fell 1.38% to 1,829 pence on Friday, with trading volume at 2.08 million. The bank disclosed a buyback of 541,525 shares at an average 1,861.20 pence on Jan. 22, bringing total buyback spending to about $1.26 billion. The FTSE 100 slipped 0.07%, ending a three-week winning streak. European stocks also dipped amid renewed trade concerns.
24 January 2026
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Binance Boost Helps Trump-Linked USD1 Overtake PayPal’s PYUSD in the Stablecoin Race

Binance Boost Helps Trump-Linked USD1 Overtake PayPal’s PYUSD in the Stablecoin Race

World Liberty Financial’s USD1 stablecoin surpassed PayPal’s PYUSD in market value, reaching $4.55 billion, according to CoinMarketCap. Binance launched a $40 million WLFI token rewards program and an 8% yield offer tied to USD1 holdings. Donald J. Trump is listed as “co-founder emeritus” of World Liberty Financial. Binance restricts the promotions in the U.S., U.K., and much of Europe.
24 January 2026
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KLA stock price jumps 8% as chip rebound lifts KLAC — what to know before Monday

KLA stock price jumps 8% as chip rebound lifts KLAC — what to know before Monday

8 February 2026
KLA Corp shares surged 8.4% to $1,442.95 Friday, leading gains in chip-equipment stocks after Amazon announced a major increase in capital spending. About 1.6 million KLA shares traded as the PHLX semiconductor index rose 5.7%. KLA’s board declared a $1.90 quarterly dividend, payable March 3 to holders as of Feb. 17. Applied Materials and Lam Research also rallied sharply into the close.
CBA share price: Commonwealth Bank stock steadies after ASX selloff as earnings loom

CBA share price: Commonwealth Bank stock steadies after ASX selloff as earnings loom

8 February 2026
Commonwealth Bank of Australia closed Friday down 0.23% at A$158.91, outperforming a 2.03% drop in the S&P/ASX 200. Investors await CBA’s half-year results on Feb. 11 and commentary from CEO Matt Comyn. The Reserve Bank’s recent cash-rate hike to 3.85% and upcoming mortgage repricing are in focus. CBA flagged A$68 million in provisions and A$53 million in non-recurring income items.
Boeing stock jumps 2.6% to $243 — what Wall Street is watching before Monday

Boeing stock jumps 2.6% to $243 — what Wall Street is watching before Monday

8 February 2026
Boeing shares closed up 2.6% at $243.03 Friday, buoyed by reports of possible major aircraft orders from Saudi Arabia and India. India’s trade minister said a $70–80 billion Boeing deal could be signed by March. Supply-chain delays and regulatory scrutiny remain key risks. Boeing’s chief engineer sold over 10,000 shares earlier in the week.
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