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Hang Seng jumps 1.4% as Hong Kong stock market tracks Wall Street rally, eyes US jobs report

Hang Seng jumps 1.4% as Hong Kong stock market tracks Wall Street rally, eyes US jobs report

Hong Kong, January 6, 2026, 17:56 HKT — Market closed Hong Kong stocks ended higher on Tuesday, with the Hang Seng Index rising 363.21 points, or 1.38%, to 26,710.45. The benchmark traded between 26,498.36 and 26,858.13, keeping the 27,000 level in view. Reuters+1 The rally followed a risk-on session in global markets after Wall Street gains pushed the Dow to an all-time peak, helped by oil companies and financials. Investors in Hong Kong took cues from the broader push into equities as Asia extended a record run. Reuters Attention is tightening around U.S. data, with the December U.S. employment report
6 January 2026
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Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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