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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.

Microsoft stock (MSFT) steady near $401 as FTC scrutiny clouds outlook into holiday week

Microsoft stock (MSFT) steady near $401 as FTC scrutiny clouds outlook into holiday week

Microsoft shares closed down $0.60 at $401.32 after Bloomberg reported the U.S. FTC has intensified its probe into the company’s AI and cloud practices, sending new demands to rivals. The stock is down 25.9% from its October peak. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Presidents Day. The next major event is Wednesday’s release of Federal Reserve meeting minutes.
15 February 2026
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Medical Properties Trust stock heads into holiday week after MPT sets dividend, earnings ahead

Medical Properties Trust stock heads into holiday week after MPT sets dividend, earnings ahead

Medical Properties Trust shares fell 2.16% to $5.44 Friday, marking a second straight decline after the company declared a $0.09 per share quarterly dividend, payable April 9. The NYSE ticker switched to “MPT” on Feb. 2. The company will report Q4 and full-year 2025 results before the market opens Feb. 19. U.S. markets close Monday for Washington’s Birthday.
15 February 2026
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ASML share price in focus: what to watch Monday after chip-tool peer’s upbeat forecast

ASML share price in focus: what to watch Monday after chip-tool peer’s upbeat forecast

ASML Holding NV shares closed up 0.9% at €1,190.40 in Amsterdam on Friday, with little company news but strong sector focus after Applied Materials’ upbeat forecast. ASML’s U.S. ADRs ended down 0.02% at $1,406.61. Investors are watching for AI-driven demand and possible impacts from U.S. export controls. Applied Materials agreed to pay $252 million to settle U.S. allegations over exports to China.
15 February 2026
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Duolingo stock price near $113 as traders eye Feb. 26 earnings after sharp slide

Duolingo stock price near $113 as traders eye Feb. 26 earnings after sharp slide

Duolingo shares closed up 0.46% at $112.57 Friday, then traded at $112.89 after hours, still down about 74% from a year ago. CFO Matt Skaruppa will step down Feb. 23, with Gillian Munson taking over. The company expects Q4 bookings of $329.5–$335.5 million and daily active user growth of about 30%. Duolingo reports results after the market closes Feb. 26.
15 February 2026
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Realty Income stock near a 52-week high: what to watch before Tuesday’s reopen and Feb. 24 earnings

Realty Income stock near a 52-week high: what to watch before Tuesday’s reopen and Feb. 24 earnings

Realty Income Corp shares rose 1.36% to $65.66 Friday, just below Thursday’s 52-week high. The move followed softer U.S. inflation data and lower Treasury yields, boosting rate-sensitive REITs. The company will report Q4 and full-year 2025 results after markets close Feb. 24. Realty Income’s dividend yield stands near 4.9%.
15 February 2026
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Kraft Heinz stock price: KHC ends higher, but downgrades and a capex lift set up the next week

Kraft Heinz stock price: KHC ends higher, but downgrades and a capex lift set up the next week

Kraft Heinz shares rose 1.9% to $24.79 Friday despite JPMorgan downgrading the stock and S&P Global revising its outlook to negative. The company reported 2025 net sales fell to $24.94 billion and disclosed $6.7 billion in goodwill impairment losses. Kraft Heinz paused separation plans and raised 2026 capital spending guidance to $950 million.
15 February 2026
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Coca-Cola stock slips into long weekend; KO investors eye Tuesday CAGNY update

Coca-Cola stock slips into long weekend; KO investors eye Tuesday CAGNY update

Coca-Cola shares slipped 0.4% to $78.68 Friday ahead of a management update set for Feb. 17 at the CAGNY conference. U.S. markets will pause for Washington’s Birthday on Monday. Investors are watching for signs of volume growth as CEO-elect Henrique Braun prepares to take over. The company last reported Q4 net revenue up 2% to $11.8 billion and projected 2026 organic revenue growth of 4% to 5%.
15 February 2026
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Salesforce stock ends higher into Presidents Day break as Wall Street sizes up Feb. 25 earnings

Salesforce stock ends higher into Presidents Day break as Wall Street sizes up Feb. 25 earnings

Salesforce shares closed up 2.3% at $189.72 on Friday, outperforming a volatile market ahead of the company’s Feb. 25 earnings report. Investors are watching for updates on AI “agents” and enterprise spending as the software sector faces uncertainty over AI disruption. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Washington’s Birthday, with trading set to resume Tuesday.
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Stock Market Today

  • S&P 500 Hits Dot-Com Bubble Valuation Levels Last Seen in 1999
    April 26, 2026, 7:52 AM EDT. The S&P 500 index surged 8% in April and has returned 300% over the past decade, outperforming its historical average. However, its current CAPE (cyclically adjusted price-to-earnings) ratio stands at 40.1, matching levels last observed during the 1999 dot-com bubble. According to Invesco research, such high valuations historically presage poor annualized returns over the next decade, sometimes even negative. Yet, factors like strong tech sector growth, significant passive investment inflows, and currency devaluation provide bullish momentum. Investors should weigh valuation risks against potential long-term gains. Meanwhile, analysts from Motley Fool's Stock Advisor recommend selective stock picking over broad index investment, citing past successes with companies like Netflix and Nvidia.

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Microsoft vs Oracle vs Google Stock: Price Forecasts Reveal a Split in the AI Cloud Race

Microsoft vs Oracle vs Google Stock: Price Forecasts Reveal a Split in the AI Cloud Race

26 April 2026
Microsoft, Alphabet, and Oracle shares closed at $424.62, $344.40, and $173.28, respectively, ahead of earnings reports expected Wednesday. Analysts see a bigger earnings test for Microsoft, more upside potential for Oracle, and less room for Alphabet after its recent gains. Investors are watching capital spending on AI and cloud infrastructure. Options pricing suggests a possible 6% move for Microsoft and 5% for Alphabet after results.
Nvidia vs AMD vs Intel Stock: Why Intel’s Rally Just Changed the AI Chip Forecast

Nvidia vs AMD vs Intel Stock: Why Intel’s Rally Just Changed the AI Chip Forecast

26 April 2026
Intel shares jumped 23.6% Friday to $82.54 after a strong earnings report and upbeat revenue forecast, marking their biggest one-day gain since 1987. AMD rose 13.9% to $347.81, while Nvidia closed up 4.3% at $208.27, near its 52-week high. Intel’s results sparked new interest in CPUs for AI workloads, shifting analyst targets and investor focus beyond GPUs.
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