NSE:SAPPHIRE News 2 January 2026

Nifty tops 26,300 as India bank stocks hit record; Coal India jumps, ITC slides on excise hike

India’s Sensex rose 0.6% to 85,676.59 in noon trade Friday, with the Nifty 50 above 26,300. Nifty Bank reached a record 60,118. Coal India hit a 52-week high after opening e-auctions to neighboring countries. ITC dropped over 5% after higher cigarette excise duties were announced.

2 January 2026

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Applied Materials stock jumps 6% into a packed week — what matters before Monday

7 February 2026

Applied Materials shares jumped 6.1% to $322.51 Friday as chip stocks rebounded, ending the week 6% below their 52-week high. Investors await Applied’s earnings report on Feb. 12 and new U.S. economic data, with export controls and China exposure still seen as key risks.

Hermes share price holds near €2,055 into results week — what investors watch next

7 February 2026

Hermès shares closed at €2,055 in Paris on Friday, up 0.3%. The company will report 2025 annual results on Feb. 12, with investors focused on demand, currency effects, and management’s outlook. The CAC 40 ended higher, while Stellantis tumbled over 25%. European companies are forecast to post a 3.1% drop in fourth-quarter earnings.

RTX stock faces Pentagon payout curb list next week as dividend stays in play

7 February 2026

RTX closed at $198.66 Friday, up 1.4%, after declaring a 68-cent quarterly dividend payable March 19. The Pentagon is expected to name defense contractors early next week that could face limits on dividends and buybacks under a Trump order. RTX’s Raytheon unit has been singled out as “least responsive.” Companies named would have 15 days to submit remediation plans.

Kweichow Moutai (600519) stock price slides 2.6% — what to know before China markets reopen

7 February 2026

Kweichow Moutai Class A shares fell 2.6% to 1,515.01 yuan at Friday’s close in Shanghai, with about 7.9 million shares traded. A 2,500-share block trade matched the closing price. Liquor stocks broadly declined, while wholesale prices for Feitian Moutai labels rose Saturday. Investors await China’s February 11 inflation data as the next key event.

NSE:SAPPHIRE News 2 January 2026

Nifty tops 26,300 as India bank stocks hit record; Coal India jumps, ITC slides on excise hike

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Applied Materials stock jumps 6% into a packed week — what matters before Monday

Hermes share price holds near €2,055 into results week — what investors watch next

RTX stock faces Pentagon payout curb list next week as dividend stays in play

Kweichow Moutai (600519) stock price slides 2.6% — what to know before China markets reopen