Tadawul Group stock slides as oil drags Saudi market; new chairman named

Tadawul Group stock slides as oil drags Saudi market; new chairman named

RIYADH, Jan 4, 2026, 09:37 ET — Market closed Shares of Saudi Tadawul Group Holding Co, the operator of the Saudi Stock Exchange, fell 2.91% to 136.70 riyals in Sunday’s trade. The board appointed Mazen Abdulrazzaq Al Romaihas as chairman and Yazeed Abdulrahman Al Humaid as vice chairman for a four-year term starting Jan. 2, a bourse filing showed. The group has reported softer profitability, with nine-month 2025 net profit down 40.79% to 299.40 million riyals. Mubasher Info The move matters because Tadawul Group’s earnings are tightly linked to market activity: more trading and more listings typically translate into higher
AMD stock jumps 4% into CES week as Lisa Su keynote nears

AMD stock jumps 4% into CES week as Lisa Su keynote nears

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 09:52 ET — Market closed Advanced Micro Devices (AMD.O) shares closed up about 4.3% at $223.47 on Friday, after trading between $217.01 and $227.05 with roughly 36.4 million shares changing hands. The move left chip stocks in focus heading into the first full week of 2026, as investors look for a fresh driver after thin holiday trading. “The market is looking for direction,” said Matthew Maley, chief market strategist at Miller Tabak, with traders also watching the U.S. employment report due Jan. 9 and the consumer price index release on Jan. 13. Reuters A near-term
B3 stock slips to R$13.43 as São Paulo’s exchange reopens; Copom and inflation in focus

B3 stock slips to R$13.43 as São Paulo’s exchange reopens; Copom and inflation in focus

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 09:35 ET — Market closed. Shares of exchange operator B3 (B3SA3) closed at 13.43 reais on Friday, down 3.3% from the Dec. 30 close. The move matters because B3 is a bellwether for Brazil’s capital-markets activity at the start of a new year, when investors reset positioning and liquidity normalizes after holidays. Part of Friday’s decline was mechanical. B3 traded ex-dividend — meaning new buyers will not receive the latest cash payout — and the last ex-dividend date was Jan. 2 with a cash amount of 0.3222 real per share, StockAnalysis.com data showed. The wider
Broadcom stock holds near $350 after chip rally — what traders are watching next

Broadcom stock holds near $350 after chip rally — what traders are watching next

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 09:58 ET — Market closed Broadcom Inc. shares closed Friday up 0.4% at $347.62, finishing near the middle of a $345.61-to-$360.56 range. U.S. markets are shut on Sunday and reopen on Monday. The move matters now because Broadcom has become a bellwether for AI infrastructure spending, and the stock often trades with the broader semiconductor group on shifts in risk appetite. Rate expectations are also back in play as the first full week of 2026 brings heavy U.S. economic data, a key driver of valuations for AI-linked megacaps. Kiplinger Chip stocks powered Friday’s broader rebound,
Meta stock slides to start 2026 — why the Jan. 9 jobs report could move META next

Meta stock slides to start 2026 — why the Jan. 9 jobs report could move META next

NEW YORK, Jan 4, 2026, 09:50 ET — Market closed Meta Platforms, Inc. shares ended Friday down $9.47, or 1.4%, at $650.41, extending a slide at the start of 2026. With U.S. markets closed on Sunday, investors are turning to a packed U.S. data calendar for the next directional cue when trading resumes. Reuters That matters for Meta and other big technology companies because rate expectations can shift how much investors are willing to pay for future earnings. Lower borrowing costs typically support higher stock valuations, while higher yields can pressure them. Reuters On Friday, the Dow and S&P 500
Palantir stock tumbles to start 2026 — insider sale plan and Feb. 2 earnings date in focus (PLTR)

Palantir stock tumbles to start 2026 — insider sale plan and Feb. 2 earnings date in focus (PLTR)

NEW YORK, Jan 4, 2026, 09:31 ET — Market closed Palantir Technologies’ shares fell 5.6% in the last regular session, closing at $167.86 on Friday. A filing after the close showed a company officer filed a notice to sell stock, putting insider activity back in focus heading into Monday’s reopening. SEC The drop matters now because Palantir has been one of the market’s more closely watched AI-linked software names, and early-year positioning can amplify moves after a strong prior-year run. Commentary carried by Nasdaq.com pointed to profit-taking and a rotation out of software as the year opened. Nasdaq Friday’s broader
Johannesburg Stock Exchange owner JSE Ltd stock ends higher as investors eye Jan. 13 rule overhaul

Johannesburg Stock Exchange owner JSE Ltd stock ends higher as investors eye Jan. 13 rule overhaul

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 09:34 ET — Market closed Shares of JSE Ltd (JSEJ.J), operator of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, last closed up 1.47% at 145.54 rand on Friday, with about 125,000 shares traded. MarketScreener data showed the stock sits below an average analyst target price of 154.50 rand. MarketScreener The move matters because JSE’s earnings are closely tied to market activity: it collects fees from listings, trading and post-trade services such as clearing and settlement, and it sells market data. When volumes pick up after holidays or volatility rises, exchange operators typically see more fee income. Reuters Investors
Amazon stock slides into 2026: Key levels and macro catalysts investors are watching next

Amazon stock slides into 2026: Key levels and macro catalysts investors are watching next

NEW YORK, Jan 4, 2026, 09:30 ET — Market closed Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) shares ended Friday down 1.9% at $226.50, setting the tone for the e-commerce and cloud heavyweight heading into Monday’s open. In after-hours trading, the stock was little changed at $226.65. Google The move matters because Amazon is a bellwether for two big themes investors are repricing at the start of 2026: consumer demand and the cost of money. When Treasury yields rise, higher-growth stocks typically face tougher valuation math because future profits are discounted more steeply. Reuters Markets also return this week to a denser U.S. data
Apple stock starts 2026 on a slip as valuation debate heats up ahead of Jan. 29 earnings

Apple stock starts 2026 on a slip as valuation debate heats up ahead of Jan. 29 earnings

NEW YORK, Jan 4, 2026, 09:31 ET — Market closed Apple Inc (AAPL.O) shares last closed down 0.31% at $271.01 on Friday, after trading between $269.00 and $277.84. Volume was about 37.8 million shares, according to Investing.com data. Investing With U.S. markets closed on Sunday, Apple heads into Monday’s reopen facing an early-year reset in big-tech positioning. A heavy macro calendar and a late-month earnings report leave little time for the stock to drift. Raymond James resumed coverage of Apple with a “Market Perform” rating — a Wall Street term that signals the shares are expected to track the broader
DroneShield stock: JPMorgan trims stake as shares jump 8% — what to watch next

DroneShield stock: JPMorgan trims stake as shares jump 8% — what to watch next

SYDNEY, Jan 4, 2026, 09:34 ET — Market closed DroneShield shares are set for attention when markets reopen after JPMorgan Chase & Co trimmed its stake in the Australian counter-drone maker, a regulatory filing showed. The stock last closed Friday at A$3.33, up 8.1% on the day, according to  Investing.com data. The move matters because DroneShield is heading into its next cash update after a contract-driven rally late last month, leaving the stock prone to sharp positioning shifts. A big-holder change can also influence liquidity in a name that has swung sharply on headlines. It also lands with the company
Microsoft stock slid Friday — here’s what could move MSFT next week

Microsoft stock slid Friday — here’s what could move MSFT next week

NEW YORK, Jan 4, 2026, 09:28 ET — Market closed Microsoft Corp shares closed down 2.21% at $472.94 on Friday, the last trading day before U.S. markets shut for the weekend. Investing The decline matters as Wall Street enters 2026 looking for direction after a three-year run of double-digit gains in major indexes, with megacap tech again setting the tone for the Nasdaq. Reuters Joe Mazzola, head of trading and derivatives strategist at Charles Schwab, told Reuters that “investors might be a little bit more conscious about some of the valuations that they’re paying for some of the AI plays.”
Lockheed, RTX in focus as U.S. attack on Venezuela puts defense stocks on watch for Monday

Lockheed, RTX in focus as U.S. attack on Venezuela puts defense stocks on watch for Monday

NEW YORK, Jan 4, 2026, 09:49 ET — Market closed U.S. defense stocks will be in focus when Wall Street reopens on Monday after President Donald Trump said the United States carried out strikes in Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro in a surprise raid.  Reuters The weekend operation landed as investors start the year with geopolitics back at the center of the tape, a backdrop that can shift money quickly between sectors. Defense contractors, which rely heavily on U.S. government spending, are often treated as a hedge when conflict headlines rise. The raid, dubbed Operation Absolute Resolve, involved more

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Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

7 February 2026
Singapore, Feb 7, 2026, 15:23 SGT — The market has closed. Sembcorp Industries Ltd (SGX: U96) slipped 0.33% to finish Friday at S$6.05, with the stock moving in a narrow S$6.00-S$6.05 band. Volume landed at roughly 4.3 million shares. (Investing.com) Heading into Monday, the stock faces two key catalysts that could quickly shift sentiment: upcoming full-year results later this month, plus updates on the company’s planned Australia expansion through Alinta Energy. The decline on Friday coincided with a downturn across Singapore stocks. According to The Business Times, the Straits Times Index gave up 0.8%, ending a streak of three straight
Hongkong Land share price drops 4% despite fresh buyback — what investors watch next

Hongkong Land share price drops 4% despite fresh buyback — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Hongkong Land shares fell 4.2% to US$8.18 in Singapore on Friday after the company disclosed a buyback of 170,000 shares at US$8.5252 each on Feb. 5, with plans to cancel them. The drop followed a volatile week marked by a new Singapore real estate fund launch and an expanded buyback programme. Investors are watching for the group’s annual results on March 5.
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