Khadija Saeed

A dedicated markets reporter, she covers stocks, macroeconomics, and major business developments with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.

Caterpillar stock rises after Jefferies lifts CAT target to $750, with earnings next

Caterpillar stock rises after Jefferies lifts CAT target to $750, with earnings next

Caterpillar shares rose about 0.4% to $638.49 Tuesday after Jefferies raised its price target to $750 and kept a Buy rating. The company reports fourth-quarter and full-year earnings Thursday morning. Wall Street expects earnings of $4.67 per share on $17.89 billion in revenue. Investors are watching for the Fed’s rate decision Wednesday and ongoing tariff impacts on industrials.
27 January 2026
Salesforce stock flips lower after $5.6B U.S. Army deal headline — what’s next for CRM shares

Salesforce stock flips lower after $5.6B U.S. Army deal headline — what’s next for CRM shares

Salesforce shares fell 0.4% to $228.39 after news of a 10-year U.S. Army contract capped at $5.6 billion. The deal, awarded to Salesforce’s Computable Insights unit, allows the Army to order services as needed but does not guarantee the full amount will be spent. The contract includes a five-year base period with a five-year option. Salesforce will report earnings around Feb. 25.
27 January 2026
IonQ stock rises as $1.8 billion SkyWater deal puts dilution and quantum chip roadmap in focus

IonQ stock rises as $1.8 billion SkyWater deal puts dilution and quantum chip roadmap in focus

IonQ shares rose 3.5% to $44.87 after announcing a $1.8 billion cash-and-stock deal to acquire SkyWater Technology for $35 per share. The offer gives SkyWater holders a 38% premium and would make them owners of 4.4% to 6.7% of the combined company. The deal awaits shareholder and regulatory approvals. SkyWater shares gained 3.3% to $33.43.
Western Digital stock price jumps as new target hikes sharpen focus ahead of earnings

Western Digital stock price jumps as new target hikes sharpen focus ahead of earnings

Western Digital shares jumped 5.5% to $254.06 Tuesday, ahead of its quarterly earnings report due after Thursday’s close. Mizuho and Cantor Fitzgerald raised price targets, citing strong AI-driven demand and higher hard drive prices. Seagate and Micron also surged over 5%. Traders tracked the launch of a new 2x leveraged ETF linked to Western Digital.
Applied Digital (APLD) stock price jumps as Nvidia-CoreWeave deal keeps AI data centers in play

Applied Digital (APLD) stock price jumps as Nvidia-CoreWeave deal keeps AI data centers in play

Applied Digital shares surged 15% to $41.49 by early afternoon Tuesday, with volume hitting 32 million. The jump followed Nvidia’s $2 billion investment in CoreWeave and news that Applied Digital broke ground on a new 430-megawatt AI campus. CoreWeave stock rose 12%. Investors are watching for major lease signings and updates on power capacity.
Rocket Lab stock jumps on “Hungry Hippo” Neutron fairing delivery as Feb. 26 earnings loom

Rocket Lab stock jumps on “Hungry Hippo” Neutron fairing delivery as Feb. 26 earnings loom

Rocket Lab shares rose 5.7% to $85.06 Tuesday after the company announced its “Hungry Hippo” Neutron rocket fairing arrived at Wallops Island, Virginia. The stock rebounded from a nearly 10% drop the previous day. Investors remain focused on Neutron’s first-flight timeline after a recent tank rupture during testing. Rocket Lab will report earnings after markets close on Feb. 26.
Texas Instruments stock price nudges up ahead of earnings as guidance comes into focus

Texas Instruments stock price nudges up ahead of earnings as guidance comes into focus

Texas Instruments shares rose 0.4% to $197.44 by midday Tuesday as investors awaited quarterly results due after the bell. Analysts expect fourth-quarter revenue near $4.43 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.28. Traders are watching for management’s outlook amid weak China auto demand and soft industrial orders. The stock remains about 11% below its 52-week high from July.
BNAI stock whipsaws again: Brand Engagement Network drops as Africa AI deal stays in focus

BNAI stock whipsaws again: Brand Engagement Network drops as Africa AI deal stays in focus

Brand Engagement Network shares fell 11% to $55.23 by midday Tuesday after volatile trading, despite the Nasdaq rising 1%. The drop followed last week’s SEC filing detailing a $2.05 million Africa licensing deal and a 25% stake in a South African entity. The company’s stock had surged on heavy volume Monday, closing at $62.08. Investors await proof of follow-on revenue and the next earnings update in late March.
P&G stock slips after TD Cowen downgrade as Fed decision nears

P&G stock slips after TD Cowen downgrade as Fed decision nears

Procter & Gamble shares fell 0.3% to $149.00 Tuesday after TD Cowen downgraded the stock. A filing showed Chief Brand Officer Marc S. Pritchard sold 95,903 shares after exercising options. U.S. consumer confidence dropped to its lowest since 2014, raising concerns for consumer goods companies. Investors await the Federal Reserve’s policy decision Wednesday.
27 January 2026
Abbott stock price today: ABT slips as CEO buy hits SEC filing after volatile week

Abbott stock price today: ABT slips as CEO buy hits SEC filing after volatile week

Abbott Laboratories shares fell 1.2% to $107.49 by midday Tuesday after CEO Robert Ford disclosed buying 18,800 shares at an average price of $107.13. The drop followed a weak quarterly outlook and missed revenue targets, with investors watching ongoing challenges in Abbott’s nutrition segment. Health-care stocks broadly declined after a proposed near-flat Medicare Advantage payment rate for 2027.
27 January 2026
Cisco stock rises again as Evercore turns bullish and partner shake-up hits tape

Cisco stock rises again as Evercore turns bullish and partner shake-up hits tape

Cisco shares rose 1.5% to $78.18 Tuesday after Evercore ISI upgraded the stock to “outperform” and raised its price target to $100. The company launched a new partner program targeting AI-ready data centers. Investors are watching for Cisco’s quarterly results, expected around Feb. 11, to gauge if revenue reflects AI demand. Some incentive bonuses in the partner program will expire at the end of July 2026.
27 January 2026
Boeing stock turns higher after earnings; 737 MAX ramp and cash flow now in focus

Boeing stock turns higher after earnings; 737 MAX ramp and cash flow now in focus

Boeing shares rose 1.5% to $252.11 after posting a fourth-quarter profit and $23.9 billion in revenue, aided by a $9.6 billion asset sale. The commercial airplanes unit lost $632 million, while defense and space lost $507 million, including a $565 million KC-46 charge. Boeing secured 1,075 gross orders in 2025, surpassing Airbus for the first time in a decade. Production of the 737 increased to 42 jets monthly, with FAA approval for 737-10 test flights.
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Agricultural Bank of China 601288 A-shares slide as tech rout bites; inflation data is the next test

Agricultural Bank of China 601288 A-shares slide as tech rout bites; inflation data is the next test

7 February 2026
Agricultural Bank of China’s A shares closed down 0.45% at 6.67 yuan in Shanghai Friday, with turnover at 2.24 billion yuan. The bank’s A-share capital remained unchanged at 319.24 billion shares as of Jan. 31. Mainland and Hong Kong stocks fell after a global tech selloff and a sharp drop in silver futures. China’s January CPI data is due Feb. 11, with trading expected to thin ahead of the Lunar New Year break.
Palantir stock price rebounds after AI shakeout — what traders watch next week

Palantir stock price rebounds after AI shakeout — what traders watch next week

7 February 2026
Palantir Technologies shares rose 4.5% to $135.90 Friday after reporting a 70% jump in Q4 revenue to $1.407 billion and forecasting 61% revenue growth in 2026. The stock rebounded from a 6.8% drop Thursday, triggered by concerns over Big Tech capital spending and AI’s impact on software demand. A new partnership with Cognizant and U.S. government policy shifts kept Palantir in focus. Director Alexander D. Moore sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2.
Coca-Cola stock price ends near $79 — frozen products exit sets up KO earnings week

Coca-Cola stock price ends near $79 — frozen products exit sets up KO earnings week

7 February 2026
Coca-Cola will discontinue its frozen products, including the Minute Maid frozen line, in the U.S. and Canada in Q1 2026. Shares closed Friday up 0.66% at $79.03 ahead of Tuesday’s quarterly results. CEO James Quincey sold 337,824 shares on Feb. 3 for about $26 million under a pre-arranged plan. Options pricing suggests a possible 3% move after earnings.
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