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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

