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Applied Materials Surges 6% on AI Spending Wave, Eyes Earnings and Export Risks
Applied Materials shares climbed over 6% Friday, lifted by broader semiconductor strength following Amazon and Alphabet's capex plans. Investors now focus on the company's Feb. 12 earnings and potential revenue impact from U.S. export controls.
Moutai App Maintenance and Order Crackdown Draw Investor Scrutiny Ahead of Trading
Kweichow Moutai's iMoutai app undergoes overnight maintenance and refunds flagged orders, putting focus on its direct-sales channel as shares prepare for Monday trading.
Philip Morris Gains on Strong 2026 Outlook Amid Zyn Growth and Competitive Pressures
Philip Morris shares rose 0.45% to $182.81 after reporting Q4 earnings and issuing 2026 EPS guidance of $8.38-$8.53. Zyn pouch shipments increased over 19% to 196 million cans, though competition remains a key focus.
PetroChina A-Shares Approach 52-Week High Amid Oil Volatility, CPI Data Awaited
PetroChina's A-shares rose 2.3% to 10.77 yuan, nearing a yearly peak as crude prices fluctuated. Upcoming Chinese inflation data and geopolitical tensions may dictate the stock's next direction.
IBM Holds Near $300 as Key Events Loom: Confluent Vote, CPI Data Ahead
IBM shares gained 3.1% to $298.93 on Friday, outpacing major tech peers. Investors are focused on the upcoming shareholder vote for its $11 billion Confluent acquisition and the January CPI report.
Lam Research Surges 8% Amid Semiconductor Rally, Eyes on Macro Data and Nvidia
Lam Research shares climbed 8.2% to $231.01 Friday, riding a semiconductor sector rally fueled by AI data-center spending optimism. Investors now await key U.S. economic reports and Nvidia's upcoming earnings.
Wells Fargo Rides Market Rebound as Investors Eye Key Economic Data
Wells Fargo shares climbed 2.63% to $93.97 on Friday, tracking broader market gains as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Attention now shifts to upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation reports.
Novartis Shares Approach 52-Week Peak Amid San Diego Research Expansion
Novartis stock neared a 52-week high after breaking ground on a major San Diego research center, while investors eye upcoming shareholder events and 2026 profit guidance.
Real Estate ETFs Rally as Investors Eye Key Economic Data
Real estate investment trusts gained ground Friday, with XLRE and VNQ climbing over 1.5%, as markets anticipate upcoming inflation and employment reports.