CATL Gains on Sodium-Ion Battery Partnership with Changan Ahead of Earnings
Technology Sarah Chen

CATL Gains on Sodium-Ion Battery Partnership with Changan Ahead of Earnings

CATL shares advanced 1.7% in Shenzhen as the battery maker's sodium-ion collaboration with Chanan Auto drew investor focus. Attention now turns to Monday's market reopening and the upcoming March earnings report.

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L'Oréal Shares Dip Ahead of Annual Earnings Release
Earnings James Calloway

L'Oréal Shares Dip Ahead of Annual Earnings Release

L'Oréal shares edged lower Friday, extending losses as investors await the cosmetics giant's 2025 annual results next week. The stock traded 319,000 shares in a tight range while the broader STOXX 600 gained.

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PepsiCo Shares Approach $170 Amid Price Strategy Shift and $10B Buyback
Markets Daniel Marsh

PepsiCo Shares Approach $170 Amid Price Strategy Shift and $10B Buyback

PepsiCo stock gained 1.8% to close at $170.49, capping a week of nearly 10% gains as investors assess snack price cuts and a new $10 billion share repurchase program.

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RBC Shares Near C$233 as Investors Eye Q1 Earnings After Mixed Jobs Data
Markets Daniel Marsh

RBC Shares Near C$233 as Investors Eye Q1 Earnings After Mixed Jobs Data

Royal Bank of Canada stock closed at C$232.72, trailing peers as markets rallied. January jobs showed a loss of 24,800 positions but unemployment fell to 6.5%.

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IHC Issues Phishing Alert as Shares Hold Steady Near 400 Dirhams
Regulation James Calloway

IHC Issues Phishing Alert as Shares Hold Steady Near 400 Dirhams

International Holding Company warns investors of fraudulent emails using its branding, while its stock trades flat at 399.60 dirhams. UAE equities edged higher amid focus on geopolitics and oil.

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McDonald's Shares Approach 52-Week Peak Ahead of Q4 Earnings
Earnings James Calloway

McDonald's Shares Approach 52-Week Peak Ahead of Q4 Earnings

McDonald's stock rose 1.1% to $327.16, nearing its 52-week high, as investors await quarterly results and U.S. inflation data.

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American Express Rises as Investors Scrutinize Annual 10-K Filing
Markets Daniel Marsh

American Express Rises as Investors Scrutinize Annual 10-K Filing

American Express shares gained 1.28% to $359.15 on Friday, outpacing average volume. The focus now shifts to the company's newly filed annual 10-K report and recent insider transactions.

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UnitedHealth Rebounds 3% as Managed Care Sector Weighs Diverging Cost Outlooks
Markets Daniel Marsh

UnitedHealth Rebounds 3% as Managed Care Sector Weighs Diverging Cost Outlooks

UnitedHealth shares rose 3% to $276.65 Friday, recovering after Molina Healthcare's weak 2026 forecast pressured the sector. Investors now await Humana's results and a key Medicare Advantage rate decision.

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Intel Surges 4.9% to $50.59 Amid AI Investment Buzz, China Supply Concerns
Technology Sarah Chen

Intel Surges 4.9% to $50.59 Amid AI Investment Buzz, China Supply Concerns

Intel shares rallied nearly 5% to $50.59 Friday as reports of server chip shortages in China and a planned AI investment attracted buyers. Key U.S. economic data due next week could impact tech stocks.

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Applied Materials Surges 6% as Chip Stocks Rebound Ahead of Key Earnings
Earnings James Calloway

Applied Materials Surges 6% as Chip Stocks Rebound Ahead of Key Earnings

Applied Materials shares rallied 6.1% to $322.51 on Friday amid a broad semiconductor rebound. Investors now await the company's Q1 earnings report on February 12 and upcoming U.S. economic data.

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Hermès Shares Steady Ahead of 2025 Annual Report, Investors Eye Demand and Currency Impact
Earnings James Calloway

Hermès Shares Steady Ahead of 2025 Annual Report, Investors Eye Demand and Currency Impact

Hermès shares held near €2,055 as the luxury giant prepares to release its 2025 results on February 12, with market focus on demand trends and currency effects.

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RTX Dividend Maintained Amid Pentagon Scrutiny on Defense Contractor Payouts
Regulation James Calloway

RTX Dividend Maintained Amid Pentagon Scrutiny on Defense Contractor Payouts

RTX affirmed its quarterly dividend while defense contractors await a Pentagon list that could restrict shareholder returns. The company's Raytheon unit has been flagged for responsiveness concerns.

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