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Dubai Financial Market hit by war jitters: DFM index drops 9% in a cut-short week

Dubai Financial Market hit by war jitters: DFM index drops 9% in a cut-short week

Dubai’s DFM General Index fell 9% last week, closing Friday at 5,917.22 after a two-day trading suspension and heavy selling in major stocks. Regulators imposed a 5% daily price drop limit to curb volatility. Emaar Properties, Emirates NBD, and Air Arabia led declines. Foreign investors were net sellers by 152.6 million dirhams on Friday, with 322.9 million shares traded.
7 March 2026
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Dubai Real Estate Forecast After Iran Strikes: What Investors Watch as UAE Markets Reopen

Dubai Real Estate Forecast After Iran Strikes: What Investors Watch as UAE Markets Reopen

Debris from Iranian drone and missile strikes damaged Dubai International Airport, the Burj Al Arab, and Palm Jumeirah, forcing flight suspensions and disrupting travel. Dubai’s main stock index closed down 1.8% on Friday, led by a 4.1% drop in Emaar Properties, before the attacks. February property sales reached AED 60.6 billion, according to Dubai Land Department data. UAE equity markets remain closed until Monday.
1 March 2026
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Shops Open on Christmas Day in the UAE 2025: Dubai & Abu Dhabi Mall Hours, Supermarkets, Pharmacies and Last-Minute Essentials

Shops Open on Christmas Day in the UAE 2025: Dubai & Abu Dhabi Mall Hours, Supermarkets, Pharmacies and Last-Minute Essentials

Most malls and supermarkets in the UAE remain open on Christmas Day, as December 25 is not an official public holiday. Dubai Mall operates from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., with supermarkets and pharmacies open as early as 7 a.m. and until 1 a.m. Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Festival City Mall also maintain regular hours, with hypermarkets opening at 8 a.m.
25 December 2025
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  • Building Materials Stocks Q1 Review: UFP Industries Lags, Vulcan Materials Leads
    May 20, 2026, 3:25 AM EDT. As Q1 earnings close, building materials stocks showed mixed results. UFP Industries (NASDAQ:UFPI) reported a revenue drop of 8.4% to $1.46 billion, missing estimates by 3.5%, citing geopolitical tensions and rising input costs. Its shares fell 13.9% post-report. Conversely, Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) led the sector with a 7.4% revenue rise to $1.76 billion, beating forecasts by 5.8%. The sector overall exceeded revenue expectations by 1.4% but issued cautious revenue guidance, down 2.5% for next quarter. Shares in the group declined on average by 8.2%, reflecting concerns over cyclical construction demand, raw material costs, and economic uncertainties including interest rates. Innovations in energy-efficient materials and productivity are increasingly key competitive factors.

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Wall Street Hit by Yield Jolt With Nvidia Up Next

Wall Street Hit by Yield Jolt With Nvidia Up Next

20 May 2026
U.S. stock ETFs remained lower late Tuesday after Wall Street’s main indexes fell for a third straight session, pressured by rising Treasury yields and caution ahead of Nvidia’s earnings. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF dropped 0.7% to $733.73. The 10-year Treasury yield hit 4.687%, its highest since January 2025, before easing. Nvidia shares slipped 0.7% after hours, with traders bracing for a major move post-earnings.
Viavi Stock Drops After $500 Million Share Sale Plan — The Debt Move Investors Can’t Ignore

Viavi Stock Drops After $500 Million Share Sale Plan — The Debt Move Investors Can’t Ignore

20 May 2026
Viavi Solutions shares dropped 7.1% in after-hours trading Tuesday after the company announced a $500 million public stock offering aimed at repaying debt. The offering, unveiled just after the Nasdaq close, could add roughly 10.1 million new shares. Viavi plans to use proceeds to pay down a $450 million loan. Total debt would fall to $650 million, according to a preliminary SEC filing.
Analog Devices Shares Rally After $1.5B AI Power Deal Ahead of Earnings

Analog Devices Shares Rally After $1.5B AI Power Deal Ahead of Earnings

20 May 2026
Analog Devices agreed to acquire Empower Semiconductor for $1.5 billion in cash, sending ADI shares up 1.36% to $419.95 in after-hours trading after closing down 1.02%. The deal, approved by both boards, is expected to close in the second half of 2026 pending regulatory review. Empower CEO Tim Phillips will continue to lead integrated voltage regulator work after the merger.
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