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China Economy News 1 February 2026 - 6 February 2026

Illumina (ILMN) stock slides 10% after 2026 outlook puts China, research demand back in focus

Illumina (ILMN) stock slides 10% after 2026 outlook puts China, research demand back in focus

Illumina shares dropped 10.3% to $119.91 after the company forecast 2026 revenue of $4.5–$4.6 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $5.05–$5.20. Management cited progress in China but said approvals are still needed for instrument sales. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 5% to $1.16 billion, with ex-China revenue up 8%. The company expects 2026 organic revenue growth of 2–4% excluding China.
6 February 2026
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Lithium price slips again in China, dragging Albemarle and SQM shares lower before Wall Street opens

Lithium price slips again in China, dragging Albemarle and SQM shares lower before Wall Street opens

China’s battery-grade lithium carbonate price fell about 4% to 134,500 yuan per tonne, pressuring lithium stocks in U.S. premarket trading. Albemarle dropped 7.2%, SQM slipped 4%, and Lithium Americas lost 8.6%. Shanghai Metals Market said downstream stockpiling ahead of Lunar New Year is nearly complete. LME lithium hydroxide CIF slid 3.3% to $17,600 per tonne.
6 February 2026
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Lithium price tumbles in China as futures hit limit — what it means for Albemarle, SQM and the week ahead

Lithium price tumbles in China as futures hit limit — what it means for Albemarle, SQM and the week ahead

China’s battery-grade lithium carbonate index fell 5.4% to 141,706 yuan per ton Thursday, with futures briefly hitting their daily limit down. SQM shares sank 7% in U.S. premarket trading, while Albemarle slipped 1.2%. Tianqi Lithium plans to raise $750 million via share placement and convertible bonds, and aims to sell part of its SQM stake. Zimbabwe reported an 11% rise in 2025 spodumene exports, but revenue was flat.
5 February 2026
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Lithium price slips again in China as Albemarle, SQM slide before the bell

Lithium price slips again in China as Albemarle, SQM slide before the bell

China’s battery-grade lithium carbonate prices fell to 154,434 yuan per ton Monday, with futures swinging between 132,400 and 152,800 yuan. U.S.-listed lithium producers Albemarle, SQM, and Lithium Americas dropped up to 10.5% in premarket trading. The Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF lost nearly 5%. Traders are watching for fresh demand signals from China and upcoming earnings reports.
2 February 2026
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National Silicon Industry Group (688126.SS) stock drops nearly 3% — what traders are watching in China’s wafer name

National Silicon Industry Group (688126.SS) stock drops nearly 3% — what traders are watching in China’s wafer name

National Silicon Industry Group shares fell 2.8% to 21.78 yuan in Shanghai by 10:26 a.m., tracking a broader drop in Chinese stocks. The company forecast a 2025 net loss of up to 1.53 billion yuan, citing wafer price pressure and possible goodwill impairment. 300mm wafer sales rose over 25%, but margins remained under strain. Investors watched for macro data and tech earnings to gauge risk appetite.
2 February 2026
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OmniVision Integrated Circuits Group Class A stock price: what to watch before Shanghai opens after China PMI slip

OmniVision Integrated Circuits Group Class A stock price: what to watch before Shanghai opens after China PMI slip

OmniVision Integrated Circuits Group shares fell 1.37% to 121.20 yuan in Shanghai on Jan. 30, with year-to-date losses at 3.73%. China’s official factory PMI dropped to 49.3 in January, signaling contraction; the private-sector PMI is due Feb. 2. Investors are watching AI chip supply and central bank meetings. OmniVision recently raised HK$4.8 billion in Hong Kong for R&D.
2 February 2026
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China PMI slip puts ESWIN Material’s 688783 A-shares in focus before Shanghai open

China PMI slip puts ESWIN Material’s 688783 A-shares in focus before Shanghai open

Xi'an ESWIN Material shares face pressure before Monday’s open after China’s official factory PMI fell to 49.3 in January, signaling contraction. The stock closed at 26.29 yuan on Jan. 30, down 1.39% over five sessions but up 10.46% year-to-date. ESWIN forecasts 2025 revenue at 2.65 billion yuan with a net loss near 738 million yuan. Traders await the company’s annual report due April 21.
2 February 2026
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Sungrow Power (300274.SZ) shares in focus ahead of open after Friday jump as China PMI slips

Sungrow Power (300274.SZ) shares in focus ahead of open after Friday jump as China PMI slips

Sungrow Power Supply closed up 3.2% at 151.00 yuan Friday in Shenzhen, ahead of Monday’s private-sector PMI release. China’s official manufacturing PMI fell to 49.3 in January, signaling contraction and sparking concern over domestic demand. Investors are watching for signs of weakness in new energy equipment orders as macroeconomic signals overshadow company news.
2 February 2026
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China Life Insurance A-shares (601628.SS) brace for Monday open after PMI slips below 50

China Life Insurance A-shares (601628.SS) brace for Monday open after PMI slips below 50

China Life A-shares closed up 0.2% at 49.72 yuan in Shanghai on Friday. China’s official manufacturing PMI fell to 49.3 in January, signaling contraction, while non-manufacturing PMI dropped to 49.4, its lowest since December 2022. Investors await the Caixin PMI and monitor reports of possible government bond support for major insurers.
1 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

Diageo share price slips into the weekend as investors eye Feb. 25 results

Diageo share price slips into the weekend as investors eye Feb. 25 results

7 February 2026
Diageo shares closed down 1.48% at 1,760 pence on Friday, trailing a 0.59% gain in the FTSE 100. An updated analyst consensus points to a 2.0% fall in first-half organic net sales ahead of interim results due Feb. 25. Trading volume was light, and the stock remains over 22% below its 52-week high.
National Grid share price: what to know before London reopens after BoE signal

National Grid share price: what to know before London reopens after BoE signal

7 February 2026
National Grid shares closed at 1,285 pence in London on Friday, up 0.23%. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% after a close vote, signaling possible cuts if inflation falls. National Grid announced a wireless power transmission study with Space Solar and marked five years of IFA2 interconnector operations. Its U.S. ADR ended at $88.06, up $1.17.
BAE Systems share price rises into weekend — what to watch before Monday’s London open

BAE Systems share price rises into weekend — what to watch before Monday’s London open

7 February 2026
BAE Systems shares closed up 1.2% at 1,879 pence on Friday, tracking gains in European defence stocks. The company’s market value stands near £54.8 billion. Investors await BAE’s full-year results on Feb. 18 for updates on cash returns and orders. GXO Logistics renewed and expanded its contract to support BAE’s Type 26 frigate program in Scotland.
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