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CCB A-Shares Edge Higher as Traders Eye Inflation Data, Regulatory Moves
China Construction Bank's A-shares closed slightly higher at 8.84 yuan. Upcoming inflation figures and fresh regulatory scrutiny of tokenized assets are key focal points for the state-owned lender.
RTX Dividend Approved Amid Pentagon Scrutiny on Contractor Payouts
RTX declared a $0.68 quarterly dividend payable March 19, while investors monitor a pending Pentagon list that could restrict dividends and buybacks for underperforming defense contractors under a Trump executive order.
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.
