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Stock Market News 1 February 2026

Suzhou TFC Optical Communication stock jumps 11% on AI optics rally — what matters before Monday

Suzhou TFC Optical Communication stock jumps 11% on AI optics rally — what matters before Monday

Suzhou TFC Optical shares surged 10.9% to close at 248.43 yuan in Shenzhen Friday, hitting a record intraday high amid strong profit forecasts from sector rivals. The rally comes as China’s official factory PMI fell to 49.3 in January, signaling contraction. Mainland markets will be closed Sunday. Traders await a private PMI reading Monday to gauge if momentum continues.
1 February 2026
STMicroelectronics stock price steadies after earnings whipsaw as analysts lift targets

STMicroelectronics stock price steadies after earnings whipsaw as analysts lift targets

STMicroelectronics shares closed Friday up 1.3% at 23.84 euros after a volatile week, despite a 5.8% drop on Thursday. Fourth-quarter net revenues reached $3.33 billion, but restructuring charges led to a $30 million net loss. CEO Jean-Marc Chery projected first-quarter revenues of $3.04 billion, below analyst expectations. UBS and Oddo BHF raised their price targets following the results.
United Microelectronics (UMC) stock slid into the weekend — the Feb. 5 update traders are waiting for

United Microelectronics (UMC) stock slid into the weekend — the Feb. 5 update traders are waiting for

United Microelectronics Corp shares fell 3.9% in the U.S. to $10.18 and 8.8% in Taiwan to NT$62.40 after updated guidance signaled weaker near-term margins. The company reported Q4 revenue of NT$61.81 billion and a 30.7% gross margin, forecasting flat wafer shipments and high-20% margins for Q1. UMC expects 2026 capital expenditure of $1.5 billion. January sales figures are due Feb. 5.
Hua Hong Semiconductor Class A share price: what to watch as 688347 heads into Feb. 12 Q4 results

Hua Hong Semiconductor Class A share price: what to watch as 688347 heads into Feb. 12 Q4 results

Hua Hong Semiconductor’s Shanghai-listed shares closed at 155.10 yuan on Friday, up 0.38%, outperforming the SSE Composite, which fell 0.96%. The company will release unaudited fourth-quarter 2025 results after trading on Feb. 12, with a board meeting set for that morning. An investor briefing will follow from 17:00 to 18:00 local time. Mainland markets reopen Monday after the weekend break.
Montage Technology Class A stock price jumps on Hong Kong H-share offer — what to watch next week

Montage Technology Class A stock price jumps on Hong Kong H-share offer — what to watch next week

Montage Technology shares jumped 12.1% in Shanghai Friday, closing at 181.85 yuan after announcing a Hong Kong H-share offering. The company set a maximum offer price of HK$106.89 per share, with final pricing due Feb. 6 and trading to start Feb. 9. The public offer in Hong Kong closes Feb. 4. Traders are watching for pricing and demand signals.
GigaDevice Semiconductor Class A stock price: Friday lift holds as Feb. 11 vote and China data shape the week ahead

GigaDevice Semiconductor Class A stock price: Friday lift holds as Feb. 11 vote and China data shape the week ahead

GigaDevice Semiconductor’s Shanghai-listed shares closed at 314.88 yuan Friday, up 2.4%, ahead of a Feb. 11 shareholder vote on a $221 million DRAM deal cap and the appointment of KPMG Hong Kong as auditor. The stock has surged 47% year-to-date. China’s official manufacturing PMI fell to 49.3 in January, signaling contraction before Monday’s private sector survey.

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Bradesco stock drops on 2026 guidance — what BBDC4 investors watch next week

Bradesco stock drops on 2026 guidance — what BBDC4 investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Bradesco’s preferred shares fell 2.55% to 20.61 reais Friday after the bank issued 2026 guidance pointing to slower growth in some areas. Fourth-quarter recurring net income rose 20.6% to 6.5 billion reais, with 2025 ROAE at 15.2%. The Ibovespa closed up 0.45%. Bradesco ADRs ended down 0.5% at $3.98 in New York.
Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

7 February 2026
Stellantis shares plunged 23.7% to $7.28 Friday after the company disclosed about €22.2 billion in charges tied to a reset of its electric-vehicle strategy and said it will skip its 2026 dividend. The automaker flagged a preliminary net loss of €19–21 billion for the second half of 2025. Shares rose 1.6% in late after-hours trading. Investors await Feb. 26 results and a May 21 Investor Day.
Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

7 February 2026
Intel shares rose 4.87% to $50.59 Friday, trailing gains by Nvidia and Broadcom as chip stocks rallied. Sources said Intel and AMD warned Chinese customers of longer waits and higher prices for some server CPUs, with Intel lead times reaching six months. Intel said China accounts for over 20% of its revenue. Investors await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
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