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Stock Market News 25 January 2026

SMIC stock price holds near HK$78 as Fed week and China PMI loom

SMIC stock price holds near HK$78 as Fed week and China PMI loom

HONG KONG, Jan 26, 2026, 05:59 HKT — Premarket Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) shares in Hong Kong start the week on the back foot of a modest gain, after the stock ended Friday up 0.32% at HK$78.10. (HKEX) Why it matters now: the stock has become a proxy for how much risk investors want to carry into a heavy…
Zhongji Innolight (300308.SZ) stock: China’s new fund-favorite faces a Monday test after a 5.8% slide

Zhongji Innolight (300308.SZ) stock: China’s new fund-favorite faces a Monday test after a 5.8% slide

Shanghai, Jan 26, 2026, 06:05 (GMT+8) — Premarket Zhongji Innolight Co., Ltd.’s Shenzhen-listed Class A shares dropped 5.8% by Friday’s close and are set to open Monday lower. The slide contrasts sharply with new data revealing the stock as the largest holding in China’s active equity mutual funds. (Moomoo) The shift highlights just how aggressively institutions have piled into the…
Arm stock heads into Fed week: what could move ARM shares before Feb. 4 results

Arm stock heads into Fed week: what could move ARM shares before Feb. 4 results

New York, January 25, 2026, 16:56 EST — Market closed Arm Holdings’ sponsored ADRs dropped 2.6% Friday, closing at $116.07. This ended a three-day rally, putting the chip-design stock back on watchlists ahead of Monday’s open. (StockAnalysis) Focus now shifts to the macro front: the Federal Reserve’s January policy meeting takes place Jan. 27-28. This session often moves rate-sensitive growth…
Qualcomm stock slips to $155.82 — why QCOM’s Feb. 4 earnings is the next big test

Qualcomm stock slips to $155.82 — why QCOM’s Feb. 4 earnings is the next big test

New York, Jan 25, 2026, 16:47 EST — Market closed. Qualcomm closed Friday down 1.2% at $155.82, with intraday swings ranging from $154.88 to $158.10. Roughly 7.1 million shares traded during the session. The broader market showed nerves heading into the weekend. The Dow dropped 0.58% on Friday, the S&P 500 held steady, and the Nasdaq gained 0.28%, weighed down…
Cambricon stock heads into Monday: what to watch after a Friday dip in China’s AI chip bellwether

Cambricon stock heads into Monday: what to watch after a Friday dip in China’s AI chip bellwether

Shanghai, Jan 26, 2026, 06:07 CST — Premarket Cambricon Technologies Corp. Ltd. Class A shares (688256.SS) dipped 1.33% in the previous session, closing at 1,334.99 yuan. They are set to open Monday’s trading in Shanghai at that level. (MarketScreener) This matters because Cambricon has turned into a key stand-in for mainland China’s “homegrown AI chips” sector. Its moves often ripple…
MediaTek stock hits limit-up: Nvidia-linked “N1” talk and Feb 4 results are the next tests

MediaTek stock hits limit-up: Nvidia-linked “N1” talk and Feb 4 results are the next tests

Taipei, Jan 26, 2026, 06:02 GMT+8 — Premarket MediaTek shares grabbed attention as Taiwan markets reopen Monday, following a 9.8% surge to NT$1,630 on Friday, which hit the daily trading limit. (StockAnalysis) The move stands out since Taiwan’s benchmark index hit a new record zone, with funds sharply shifting into “theme” stocks just before the Lunar New Year, a period…
Analog Devices stock (ADI) heads into Monday after board shake-up, with Fed week and chip earnings in focus

Analog Devices stock (ADI) heads into Monday after board shake-up, with Fed week and chip earnings in focus

New York, January 25, 2026, 16:51 EST — The market has closed. Analog Devices (ADI) shares dropped $2.93, or 0.95%, ending Friday at $305.60 as chip stocks softened ahead of the weekend. The iShares Semiconductor ETF slipped 1.15%, with analog rivals Texas Instruments, Microchip Technology, and NXP Semiconductors also posting declines. U.S. markets are closed Sunday, leaving the spotlight on…
AMD stock jumps to $259.68 as Intel stumbles — what to watch before Monday’s open

AMD stock jumps to $259.68 as Intel stumbles — what to watch before Monday’s open

New York, January 25, 2026, 16:30 EST — The market has closed. Advanced Micro Devices Inc shares ended Friday 2.35% higher at $259.68, after fluctuating between $256.25 and $266.96 during the session. The stock has gained roughly 12% over the past week and about 21% since late December. (Investing) U.S. markets remain closed over the weekend, setting up the next…
TSMC stock jumps 2% into the weekend — here’s what Wall Street is watching next

TSMC stock jumps 2% into the weekend — here’s what Wall Street is watching next

New York, Jan 25, 2026, 16:26 EST — Market closed. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s U.S.-listed shares climbed 2.3% on Friday, closing at $334.87. The stock finished the week on a strong note ahead of a busy period for markets. U.S. markets are closed for the weekend, but investors are already eyeing key upcoming dates: the Federal Reserve’s January 27–28 meeting,…
Intel stock price (INTC) tumbles 17% after outlook miss — what to watch before Monday’s open

Intel stock price (INTC) tumbles 17% after outlook miss — what to watch before Monday’s open

New York, January 25, 2026, 16:35 EST — Trading ended for the session. Intel’s shares closed Friday down 17.0% at $45.07 and slipped a further 1.8% after-hours, leaving the chipmaker under pressure as the new week kicks off. (Investing) This change matters because Intel’s rally through mid-January had turned the stock into a favored turnaround bet. Typically, when a chipmaker…
Texas Instruments stock slips into earnings week — what TXN investors watch next

Texas Instruments stock slips into earnings week — what TXN investors watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 25, 2026, 16:40 EST — Market closed Shares of Texas Instruments (TXN.O) slipped 0.9% on Friday, ending at $193.31. This week, the analog chipmaker’s earnings and guidance will put investor optimism under the microscope. Texas Instruments Incorporated is set to release its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results after the market closes on Jan. 27. The company’s previous…
SK hynix stock near highs ahead of Jan. 29 earnings: what investors watch this week

SK hynix stock near highs ahead of Jan. 29 earnings: what investors watch this week

Seoul, Jan 26, 2026, 06:31 KST — Premarket SK hynix shares kicked off the week close to recent peaks, up 1.6% on Friday to 767,000 won. The South Korean memory-chip giant remains in the spotlight ahead of its quarterly results due Thursday. This report is significant since much of the surge revolves around high-bandwidth memory (HBM) — those stacked memory…

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  • AGL Energy Shares Down 17% in Past Year Despite 3-Year Gains
    February 3, 2026, 5:52 PM EST. AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) faced a tough year with its share price dropping 21%, far underperforming the market's 8.5% gain. Including dividends, total shareholder return (TSR) was negative 17%. The company slipped into a loss-making position, which weighed on investor sentiment. However, AGL's shares rose 15% over three years and its five-year annualized return stands at 1.7%. Insider buying has increased, suggesting confidence. TSR accounts for dividends reinvested, offering a fuller return picture. While short-term performance disappointed, long-term investors might find value if fundamentals improve. Market watchers are advised to review earnings and cash flow trends for signs of recovery amid recent sell-offs.
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