BYD and Xpeng pop as EU hints at a minimum-price alternative to China EV tariffs

BYD and Xpeng pop as EU hints at a minimum-price alternative to China EV tariffs

Shares of Chinese EV makers surged Tuesday after the European Commission outlined a plan allowing exporters to swap EU tariffs for minimum price commitments. BYD rose up to 4.8% in Hong Kong, Xpeng gained 5.3%, and SAIC Motor climbed 3.6% in Shanghai. The Commission said any price deal must match the effect of tariffs and address subsidy concerns. Beijing welcomed the proposal, calling for dialogue.
Seatrium Limited stock slips in Singapore trade as oil jitters and Maersk vessel deadline loom

Seatrium Limited stock slips in Singapore trade as oil jitters and Maersk vessel deadline loom

Seatrium Limited shares slipped 0.44% to S$2.28 in afternoon trading Tuesday, with about 7.6 million shares traded. The company remains under scrutiny after settling a $475 million vessel dispute with Maersk, which agreed to pay $360 million, mostly through future vessel revenue. Seatrium’s net order book stood at S$16.6 billion as of Sept. 30, 2025. The vessel is due for delivery by Jan. 30, 2026.
14 January 2026
Saks Global bankruptcy filing: Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus seek Chapter 11 with $1.75 billion lifeline

Saks Global bankruptcy filing: Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus seek Chapter 11 with $1.75 billion lifeline

Saks Global filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Texas late Tuesday, securing $1.75 billion in financing to keep Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, and Neiman Marcus running. Former Neiman Marcus chief Geoffroy van Raemdonck replaced Richard Baker as CEO. Court filings list up to $10 billion in assets and liabilities, with major creditors including Chanel and Kering. Stores and websites remain open, the company said.
14 January 2026
Why Hongkong Land stock is up today: buyback filing and Ares lease lift sentiment

Why Hongkong Land stock is up today: buyback filing and Ares lease lift sentiment

Shares of Hongkong Land Holdings rose 2.9% to $8.15 in Singapore trading Wednesday, nearing a 52-week high as volume topped 3.1 million shares. The company confirmed Ares Management will double its office space at Gloucester Tower in Central starting March 2026. Hongkong Land bought back 185,000 shares on Jan. 12 at an average $7.87 each, to be cancelled. Investors remain focused on leasing updates and further buybacks.
OCBC stock price today: Why Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp shares are barely moving — and what investors watch next

OCBC stock price today: Why Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp shares are barely moving — and what investors watch next

OCBC shares slipped 0.05% to S$20.11 by mid-afternoon Wednesday after the bank disclosed it used 19,326 treasury shares for employee share schemes, reducing its treasury stock to 11,164,849. The Straits Times Index was down 0.12%. Investors are awaiting OCBC’s full-year results on Feb. 25 for updates on dividends and margins.
Westpac share price dips after close as rate jitters return — what WBC investors watch next

Westpac share price dips after close as rate jitters return — what WBC investors watch next

Westpac shares closed down 0.6% at A$38.28 Wednesday, leading declines among Australia’s major banks despite a steady broader market. A Westpac-Melbourne Institute survey showed consumer sentiment fell 1.7% in January. The Reserve Bank of Australia has signaled its rate-cut cycle may be over, with some banks warning of a possible hike next month. The next RBA policy decision is set for Feb. 3.
14 January 2026
UOB stock price today: U11 edges higher as investors line up for Feb earnings

UOB stock price today: U11 edges higher as investors line up for Feb earnings

UOB shares rose 0.4% to S$36.32 in afternoon trading Wednesday, outperforming DBS, which fell 0.5%, while OCBC was flat. UOB Asset Management shifted to a “slightly overweight” equities stance for Q1. Investors await UOB’s Feb. 19 earnings, with focus on net interest margin guidance after the bank warned of possible margin compression in 2026. About 1.07 million UOB shares changed hands.
Lakers’ surprise 10-day signing: Kobe Bufkin gets the call as LeBron’s sons stay in focus

Lakers’ surprise 10-day signing: Kobe Bufkin gets the call as LeBron’s sons stay in focus

The Los Angeles Lakers signed guard Kobe Bufkin to a 10-day contract Tuesday amid salary-cap constraints, the team announced. Bufkin, 22, has played for the South Bay Lakers and was the No. 15 pick in the 2023 draft. Coach JJ Redick said Bufkin may not play right away but will get a chance during the contract. The deal pays Bufkin $131,970 and matches that figure against the Lakers’ hard cap.
14 January 2026
South32 Ltd stock freezes at A$3.96 — what investors watch before its next update

South32 Ltd stock freezes at A$3.96 — what investors watch before its next update

South32 closed flat at A$3.96 in Sydney after trading between A$3.95 and A$4.03, with 18.6 million shares changing hands. The stock paused as traders weighed record Chinese steel exports and iron ore imports, plus news that Beijing will require export licenses for steel in 2026. South32’s quarterly report is due Jan. 22, with half-year results on Feb. 12. The S&P/ASX 200 edged up 0.1% to 8,820.
14 January 2026
NAB share price slips after a two-day run as rate jitters return — what to watch next

NAB share price slips after a two-day run as rate jitters return — what to watch next

National Australia Bank fell 1.1% to A$41.91 at Wednesday’s close, erasing some recent gains as investors weighed shifting expectations for a February Reserve Bank rate decision. Trading volume reached about 1.46 million shares. The S&P/ASX 200 edged up 0.1%, lifted by energy and resources despite losses in financials. NAB’s next trading update is scheduled for Feb. 18.

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SMIC stock set for results test this week as Hong Kong market reopens

SMIC stock set for results test this week as Hong Kong market reopens

8 February 2026
SMIC shares closed up 0.22% at HK$67.60 on Friday in Hong Kong. The board will announce unaudited results on Feb. 10, and shareholders vote Feb. 12 on acquiring the remaining 49% of SMNC. The register of members closes Feb. 9–12. SMIC plans to pay mainly with new RMB shares.
MediaTek stock price drops 3.4% as Taiwan market shuts; what investors watch next week

MediaTek stock price drops 3.4% as Taiwan market shuts; what investors watch next week

8 February 2026
MediaTek shares closed down 3.4% at NT$1,710 on Friday in Taipei, with 11.8 million shares traded before the market shut for the weekend. The company said it will double investment in data-center chips and advanced packaging, while warning of rising supply chain costs. Fourth-quarter sales rose 8.8% to NT$150.2 billion, but net income slipped 3.6%. Investors face uncertainty ahead of the Lunar New Year break and a weaker tech sector mood.
Arm Holdings stock rallies into weekend on AI spending hopes — Monday’s next test

Arm Holdings stock rallies into weekend on AI spending hopes — Monday’s next test

8 February 2026
Arm Holdings’ U.S. shares jumped 11.6% Friday to $123.70, capping an 18% two-day rebound amid a rally in chip stocks tied to AI data-center spending. The gains followed Arm’s fiscal Q3 revenue beat, but executives warned memory shortages could cut royalty revenue by up to 2% as smartphone chip shipments are expected to fall 7% in 2026. Investors now await Arm’s “Arm Everywhere” event on March 24.
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