HKG:2799.HK News 13 January 2026

Hong Kong market watchdog David Webb dies at 60, leaving small investors without their loudest critic

David Webb, Hong Kong activist investor and founder of Webb-site.com, died at 60 from metastatic prostate cancer, according to a notice posted Monday. Webb was known for exposing risky cross-shareholdings and corporate governance issues, triggering major stock sell-offs in 2017 and 2018. In 2025, he received an MBE for his work on market transparency. He had begun shutting down his website as his health declined.

13 January 2026

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Salesforce stock price steadies at $191 after AI-driven software selloff — what to watch next

8 February 2026

Salesforce shares closed up 0.7% at $191.35 Friday, rebounding from a 52-week low but ending the week down 9%. The move followed a sharp split in AI-related stocks, with investors shifting toward hardware over software. Salesforce will report earnings on Feb. 25. Broader tech sentiment remains volatile ahead of key U.S. economic data next week.

Schwab stock (SCHW) closes near a 52-week high — insider selling and next week’s data loom

8 February 2026

Charles Schwab shares rose 3% to $105.08 Friday, trailing just below their 52-week high as U.S. stocks rebounded and the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Co-chairman Walter Bettinger sold 257,410 shares earlier in the week at prices just over $104, SEC filings showed. Trading volume was below average. Schwab’s January activity report is due Feb. 13.

NextEra Energy stock near a new high after $1.3B debt sale; CPI and jobs data up next

8 February 2026

NextEra Energy shares closed up 0.3% at $89.47 Friday after a subsidiary sold $1.3 billion in long-dated debentures, according to a regulatory filing. The stock traded between $88.39 and $90.99. Investors await U.S. payrolls data on Feb. 11 and CPI on Feb. 13 for signals on interest rates.

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.

HKG:2799.HK News 13 January 2026

Hong Kong market watchdog David Webb dies at 60, leaving small investors without their loudest critic

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Salesforce stock price steadies at $191 after AI-driven software selloff — what to watch next

Schwab stock (SCHW) closes near a 52-week high — insider selling and next week’s data loom

NextEra Energy stock near a new high after $1.3B debt sale; CPI and jobs data up next

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