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Stock Market 31 January 2026 - 1 February 2026

Advanced Micro Devices stock slips on MI450 delay chatter — what investors watch before earnings

Advanced Micro Devices stock slips on MI450 delay chatter — what investors watch before earnings

AMD shares fell 6.13% to $236.73 Friday after SemiAnalysis warned of possible MI450 AI chip delays, though Wells Fargo’s Aaron Rakers disputed the claim and kept a $345 price target. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.94% as investors reacted to Kevin Warsh’s nomination for Fed chair. AMD reports earnings Feb. 3, with options pricing signaling an 8.9% implied move for Feb. 6 expiries.
1 February 2026
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SK hynix stock pops above 900,000 won — what could drive the next move

SK hynix stock pops above 900,000 won — what could drive the next move

SK hynix shares jumped 5.57% to 909,000 won Friday, capping a 19% weekly gain as AI-driven memory shortages pushed chip prices higher. The KOSPI closed up 0.06%. Apple and Samsung flagged rising memory costs and tight supply, with SK hynix holding a 61% HBM market share last year. The company is weighing a U.S. AI investment arm and saw its bond rating upgraded to AA+ this week.
1 February 2026
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KLA stock tumbles on cautious outlook: what to watch before Monday’s open

KLA stock tumbles on cautious outlook: what to watch before Monday’s open

KLA shares fell 15.2% to $1,427.94 Friday after the chip-tool maker’s quarterly outlook flagged cautious 2026 spending. The company posted $3.30 billion in revenue and $8.85 adjusted EPS, topping estimates, but traders focused on softer guidance. Jefferies raised its price target but noted KLA’s 2026 forecast lags Lam Research. Investors await Applied Materials’ results next week for further sector signals.
1 February 2026
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Broadcom stock price in focus: Wolfe upgrade leans on Google TPU growth as AVGO heads into Monday

Broadcom stock price in focus: Wolfe upgrade leans on Google TPU growth as AVGO heads into Monday

Broadcom shares rose 0.17% to $331.30 Friday after Wolfe Research upgraded the stock to Outperform with a $400 target. The upgrade cited Broadcom’s gains in Google’s tensor processing units and stronger AI custom-chip sales. Broadcom’s VMware partner strategy is under scrutiny in Europe. Chip and AI infrastructure stocks broadly fell, but Broadcom closed higher.
1 February 2026
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ASML stock ends week higher on Barclays upgrade as investors weigh rich valuation and looming dividend

ASML stock ends week higher on Barclays upgrade as investors weigh rich valuation and looming dividend

ASML shares closed up 1.98% at 1,215.60 euros in Amsterdam on Friday, capping a 3% weekly gain. Barclays and Berenberg raised price targets to 1,500 euros after record orders and AI demand, while ASML announced 1,700 job cuts. The stock has surged 34% in January and now trades at 42 times 2026 earnings estimates. ASML’s annual report is due February 25, with its interim dividend going ex-dividend February 9.
1 February 2026
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BHP share price slips to A$50.57 as metal markets cool — what to watch next week

BHP share price slips to A$50.57 as metal markets cool — what to watch next week

BHP shares fell 1.8% to A$50.57 on Friday, erasing some January gains as metals prices slumped and the U.S. dollar strengthened. Gold dropped 9.5% and silver plunged 27.7% in late New York trading after record highs earlier in the week. Investors await the Reserve Bank of Australia’s Tuesday decision and BHP’s half-year results on Feb. 17. China’s January manufacturing PMI slipped to 49.3, signaling contraction.
31 January 2026
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China Life Insurance Class A (601628) heads into Monday with 200 billion yuan bond plan in focus

China Life Insurance Class A (601628) heads into Monday with 200 billion yuan bond plan in focus

China Life’s Class A shares closed up 0.2% in Shanghai on Friday amid speculation China may issue 200 billion yuan in special bonds to recapitalize major state insurers, Bloomberg reported. Neither China Life nor regulators commented. Traders await official confirmation and China Life’s earnings release on March 26. Ping An Insurance fell 1.8%, while PICC slipped 0.8%.
31 January 2026
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BlackRock stock slips after Warsh Fed pick jolts rates; private-markets SMA and payrolls set next test

BlackRock stock slips after Warsh Fed pick jolts rates; private-markets SMA and payrolls set next test

BlackRock shares fell 0.8% to $1,118.94 Friday as U.S. stocks dropped after President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh for Fed chair and inflation data beat forecasts. The S&P 500 lost 0.43%, the Nasdaq 0.63%. Treasury yields held near 4.25% and the dollar rose as traders trimmed rate-cut bets. China’s factory PMI slipped to 49.3 in January, signaling renewed contraction.
31 January 2026
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NextEra Energy stock dips into the weekend as rate nerves return — what investors watch next

NextEra Energy stock dips into the weekend as rate nerves return — what investors watch next

NextEra Energy shares fell 0.32% to $87.90 Friday, with trading volume near 10.2 million. The company reaffirmed its 2026 adjusted EPS outlook and secured a new four-year rate deal in Florida. Analysts raised price targets after Q4 results, while rising inflation and rate headlines weighed on utilities. The U.S. jobs report on Feb. 6 is the next major market focus.
31 January 2026
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Charles Schwab stock price: dividend hike and bank CEO shift set the tone for SCHW into Monday

Charles Schwab stock price: dividend hike and bank CEO shift set the tone for SCHW into Monday

Charles Schwab shares rose 0.4% to $103.92 Friday after the company raised its quarterly dividend by 19% to $0.32 per share and announced executive changes. The new dividend will be paid Feb. 27 to shareholders on record Feb. 13. Paul Woolway will step down as Schwab Bank CEO in July, with Tyler Woulfe named successor. Investors are watching for Schwab’s monthly activity report and U.S. rate data next week.
31 January 2026
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Verizon stock jumps nearly 12% after earnings pop and buyback plan — what to know before Monday

Verizon stock jumps nearly 12% after earnings pop and buyback plan — what to know before Monday

Verizon shares jumped 11.8% to $44.52 Friday after strong Q4 subscriber growth and a $25 billion buyback announcement. The company added 616,000 postpaid phone subscribers and reported adjusted earnings of $1.09 per share on $36.4 billion revenue. Verizon raised its quarterly dividend and plans at least $3 billion in share repurchases for 2026. Markets reopen Monday with focus on whether the rally continues.
31 January 2026
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Amgen stock heads into earnings week after ending Kyowa Kirin eczema pact

Amgen stock heads into earnings week after ending Kyowa Kirin eczema pact

Amgen shares fell 0.3% to $341.88 Friday after disclosing plans to end its 2021 partnership with Kyowa Kirin, which will regain global rights to the eczema drug rocatinlimab. Amgen will report fourth-quarter and full-year earnings after markets close Feb. 3, with investors focused on pipeline priorities following the Kyowa Kirin exit.
31 January 2026
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  • Hong Kong Cracks Down on Insider Trading in $40 Million Case
    March 12, 2026, 8:28 PM EDT. Hong Kong authorities arrested eight individuals in a US$40 million insider trading probe, signaling a crackdown on market malpractice amid a spike in new listings and share placements. The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) uncovered a scheme where a hedge fund owner paid HK$4 million to insiders for confidential information, enabling illicit short selling that generated HK$315 million in profits. Experts hailed the joint operation as a strong message reinforcing Hong Kong's commitment to maintaining the integrity of its stock market. Insider dealing, using non-public corporate information to profit or avoid losses, is illegal under Hong Kong law. This move strengthens Hong Kong's position as a leading fundraising hub and international financial centre.
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