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Khadija Saeed

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

Nvidia stock (NVDA) slips early as AI capex worries return ahead of Feb. 25 earnings

Nvidia stock (NVDA) slips early as AI capex worries return ahead of Feb. 25 earnings

Nvidia shares slipped 0.8% in premarket trading Monday to $183.99 after a sharp rebound Friday. Investors are focused on the company’s Feb. 25 earnings and outlook, with 2027 demand in focus amid scrutiny of AI-related spending. Apollo is close to a $3.4 billion loan to buy Nvidia chips for leasing to xAI, Reuters reported. CEO Jensen Huang maintains AI infrastructure demand remains strong.
9 February 2026
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Amazon stock slides again as AI spending worries linger — here’s what investors watch next

Amazon stock slides again as AI spending worries linger — here’s what investors watch next

Amazon shares dropped 5.6% to $210.32 in early trading Monday after AWS signed a multi-year chip supply deal with STMicroelectronics, which includes warrants for up to 24.8 million ST shares. Investors are weighing Amazon’s $200 billion capital spending plan for 2026 and a decline in free cash flow to $11.2 billion. Microsoft rose 1.8% while Alphabet fell 2.5%. Traders await U.S. jobs data Feb. 11 and CPI Feb. 13.
9 February 2026
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Tesla stock pops after Musk touts Semi “high volume” push as investors eye jobs data

Tesla stock pops after Musk touts Semi “high volume” push as investors eye jobs data

Tesla shares rose 3.5% to $411.11 in early New York trading Monday after Elon Musk said the Tesla Semi will begin high-volume production this year. Tesla’s website listed 2026 deliveries and two range options for the Semi. Broader markets also gained, while investors awaited key U.S. jobs and inflation data due later this week.
9 February 2026
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Disney stock set for Monday spotlight after FCC probes ABC’s “The View”

Disney stock set for Monday spotlight after FCC probes ABC’s “The View”

Disney shares closed Friday up 3.6% at $108.70 after the FCC opened an investigation into ABC’s “The View” over election “equal time” rules. The probe centers on an interview with Texas state Rep. James Talarico, a Democratic Senate candidate. Disney and ABC News declined to comment. Investors are watching for any company response before markets reopen Monday.
8 February 2026
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Texas Instruments stock price: What could move TXN after its capex reset, ahead of a packed week

Texas Instruments stock price: What could move TXN after its capex reset, ahead of a packed week

Texas Instruments shares fell 1.13% to $221.44 Friday, underperforming the S&P 500 and Dow. SEC filings show TI plans to cut 2026 capital spending to $2–3 billion, down from $4.55 billion in 2025, and will fund its Silicon Labs acquisition with cash and debt. Senior VP Ahmad Bahai and director Mark Blinn sold shares after exercising options. Silicon Labs reports earnings Feb. 10.
8 February 2026
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Boeing stock jumps, but Pentagon payout crackdown is the next big test for BA shares

Boeing stock jumps, but Pentagon payout crackdown is the next big test for BA shares

Boeing shares rose 2.6% to $243.03 Friday as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Investors are awaiting a Pentagon list of underperforming defense contractors that could face new limits on buybacks and dividends. Boeing’s delivery timing and supply-chain issues remain under scrutiny. The Pentagon review follows a Trump executive order targeting defense sector payouts.
8 February 2026
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Novo Nordisk Class B stock: what to watch after Hims pulls $49 Wegovy pill copy

Novo Nordisk Class B stock: what to watch after Hims pulls $49 Wegovy pill copy

Novo Nordisk B shares rose 5.29% to 295.50 Danish crowns Friday after Hims & Hers said it would stop selling a $49 compounded version of Novo’s Wegovy pill. The rebound followed a steep two-day drop and came as the FDA pledged action against mass-marketed copycats. The stock remains down about 20% over five sessions. Investors remain uncertain about Novo’s patent protections and future pricing power.
8 February 2026
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Amgen stock jumps to a 52-week high; here’s what to watch before Monday’s open

Amgen stock jumps to a 52-week high; here’s what to watch before Monday’s open

Amgen shares jumped 4.49% to $384.32 Friday, hitting a 52-week high as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The move followed strong quarterly results and a $2.52 per share dividend declaration. CVS Caremark will drop Amgen’s Prolia from some preferred lists in April, citing biosimilar competition. Investors await next week’s delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data.
8 February 2026
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Thermo Fisher stock price: TMO ends week near $543 — what matters before Monday’s open

Thermo Fisher stock price: TMO ends week near $543 — what matters before Monday’s open

Thermo Fisher shares closed Friday at $542.83, up 0.09% for the day but down 6.7% since Feb. 2 after a steep midweek drop. The company’s 2026 forecast cited pressure from U.S. academic research funding cuts and projected adjusted profit of $24.22 to $24.80 a share. The planned $8.9 billion Clario acquisition is expected to close by mid-2026. Broader sector peers outperformed Thermo Fisher into the weekend.
8 February 2026
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Shell stock: Kazakhstan legal fight and PwC audit switch put SHEL.L shares in focus

Shell stock: Kazakhstan legal fight and PwC audit switch put SHEL.L shares in focus

Shell shares closed up 0.2% at 2,774.50 pence in London after CEO Wael Sawan said the company will pause new investments in Kazakhstan amid ongoing legal disputes over billions in project costs. Shell reported $3.3 billion in Q4 profit, below forecasts, but raised its dividend and kept buybacks steady. The company will switch auditors to PwC from 2027 after regulatory scrutiny. Brent crude rose 0.74% to $68.05 a barrel.
8 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Should You Buy Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (NSE:CHENNPETRO) Ahead of Its Ex-Dividend Date?
    March 28, 2026, 10:59 PM EDT. Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (NSE:CHENNPETRO) will trade ex-dividend in three days, with an ₹8.00 per share payout scheduled for April 25. The stock, currently priced at ₹959.75, offers a trailing yield of 0.5%. The dividend appears sustainable, with payouts representing 35% of last year's profit and just 19% of free cash flow. Earnings per share have grown 10% annually over five years, supporting future dividend growth potential. Investors should buy shares before April 2 to qualify for the upcoming dividend. This mix of steady cash flow coverage and earnings growth makes Chennai Petroleum attractive for income-focused investors cautious about dividend reliability.
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