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Cambricon stock: China’s leverage curb puts AI-chip favorite in focus before Shanghai open

Cambricon stock: China’s leverage curb puts AI-chip favorite in focus before Shanghai open

China’s stock exchanges will raise the minimum margin requirement for new leveraged trades to 100% from 80% starting Monday. Cambricon Technologies Class A shares closed at 1,424.05 yuan Friday, up 0.6%, ahead of the rule change. Traders are watching for forced selling in high-momentum tech stocks as the new rules take effect. Existing margin contracts remain under previous requirements.
ASML stock price: Morgan Stanley’s €1,400 target sets up a tense run into earnings

ASML stock price: Morgan Stanley’s €1,400 target sets up a tense run into earnings

ASML shares closed up 1.6% at €1,167.20 in Amsterdam after Morgan Stanley raised its price target 40% to €1,400 and kept an Overweight rating. U.S. trading will pause Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. ASML reports quarterly and full-year results Jan. 28, with investors watching for order intake and guidance. CEO Fouquet warned of ongoing U.S. export pressure on China sales.
Foxconn Industrial Internet stock (601138.SS) faces Monday test as China clamps down on margin buying

Foxconn Industrial Internet stock (601138.SS) faces Monday test as China clamps down on margin buying

Foxconn Industrial Internet’s Shanghai shares rose 3.64% to 63.00 yuan Friday, with 262.6 million shares traded. China’s exchanges will raise the minimum margin requirement for new leveraged stock purchases to 100% starting Monday. The Shanghai Composite climbed 6% in the past month. Traders await China’s GDP and economic data due Monday.
NVIDIA stock: China blocks H200 chip shipments — what to watch before Wall Street reopens

NVIDIA stock: China blocks H200 chip shipments — what to watch before Wall Street reopens

Suppliers of Nvidia’s H200 AI chips have halted production of key parts after Chinese customs blocked shipments, the Financial Times reported Friday. Nvidia shares closed down 0.5% at $186.23, diverging from gains in the broader chip sector. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. China has not confirmed a formal ban or explained the customs move.
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AMD stock heads into long weekend after Riot signs $311 mln data-center lease, filing shows insider sale plan

AMD stock heads into long weekend after Riot signs $311 mln data-center lease, filing shows insider sale plan

AMD shares rose 1.7% to $231.83 Friday after Riot Platforms announced a 10-year, $311 million data center lease with the chipmaker. Riot said the deal at its Rockdale, Texas site could reach $1 billion with options. An AMD officer filed to sell 2,442 shares, worth about $572,000, according to a regulatory notice. U.S. markets close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Broadcom stock heads into a long weekend: what Wall Street will watch next

Broadcom stock heads into a long weekend: what Wall Street will watch next

Broadcom shares closed up 2.6% at $351.71 Friday after analyst upgrades and higher price targets. The move followed a sharp drop earlier in the week tied to Chinese restrictions on VMware software. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with trading set to resume Tuesday. Broadcom has $4.5 billion in senior notes coming due Jan. 22 and Feb. 6.
SpaceX IPO vs OpenAI IPO in 2026: After ChatGPT ads and Musk’s lawsuit, which listing looks cleaner?

SpaceX IPO vs OpenAI IPO in 2026: After ChatGPT ads and Musk’s lawsuit, which listing looks cleaner?

Elon Musk is seeking up to $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft in court, raising uncertainty over a potential OpenAI IPO. OpenAI plans to test ads in ChatGPT for some U.S. users. Starlink faces major security threats in Iran as SpaceX is promoted as a possible IPO candidate. U.S. markets closed nearly flat ahead of the holiday weekend.
Why Intuitive Surgical stock price is in focus: ISRG heads into earnings week after Friday dip

Why Intuitive Surgical stock price is in focus: ISRG heads into earnings week after Friday dip

Intuitive Surgical closed down 1.2% at $535 on Friday after forecasting 2026 da Vinci procedure growth of 13%–15%, below analyst expectations. Preliminary Q4 revenue was $2.87 billion, up 19% year over year, with 532 da Vinci systems placed. U.S. markets will reopen Tuesday after the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Shares may react further after the company’s Jan. 22 results.
Airbus stock price closes higher as French Navy drone deal lands; engine supply still the swing factor

Airbus stock price closes higher as French Navy drone deal lands; engine supply still the swing factor

Airbus shares closed up 1.2% at 217.40 euros on Friday after France awarded its helicopters unit and Naval Group a contract for six VSR700 uncrewed systems. Financial terms were not disclosed. Investors await Airbus’ Feb. 19 results for updates on 2026 production and cash targets. The pan-European STOXX 600 ended flat.

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  • ASX 200 Advances on Gains in Technology and Energy Shares Ahead of Resistance Level
    March 18, 2026, 11:10 PM EDT. The ASX 200 index edged higher fueled by notable gains in technology and energy sectors as the market approaches a key resistance point. Investors showed increased appetite for growth-oriented tech stocks, boosting overall market sentiment. Meanwhile, energy stocks climbed on rising commodity prices. Analysts caution that the index is nearing a critical technical barrier, which may influence near-term direction. The mix of sector strength highlights shifting market dynamics amid global economic uncertainties. Traders are advised to monitor resistance levels closely as momentum builds, underscoring the market's cautious optimism amid volatility risks.
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