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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.

Palantir stock rebounds as upgrade meets Burry bear case — what PLTR traders watch next week

Palantir stock rebounds as upgrade meets Burry bear case — what PLTR traders watch next week

Palantir shares closed up 1.77% at $131.41 Friday, with after-hours trading lifting the price to $131.75. Freedom Capital Markets upgraded the stock to Buy with a $170 target, while Michael Burry argued the shares are overvalued and disclosed put options. U.S. markets reopen Tuesday after Presidents Day, with investors awaiting Fed minutes and inflation data.
14 February 2026
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Broadcom stock price dips toward $325 as analyst warns hyperscalers could squeeze AVGO’s AI chips

Broadcom stock price dips toward $325 as analyst warns hyperscalers could squeeze AVGO’s AI chips

Broadcom shares fell 1.8% to $325.17 Friday after D.A. Davidson began coverage at Neutral, citing risks that major cloud customers may shift custom-chip work in-house. Analyst Gil Luria set a $335 target, calling Broadcom’s AI chip business “a shrinking iceberg.” U.S. markets close Monday for Presidents Day. Broadcom reports earnings March 4.
14 February 2026
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Amazon stock slips into bear market: Italy tax probe, AI spend worries and what’s next for AMZN

Amazon stock slips into bear market: Italy tax probe, AI spend worries and what’s next for AMZN

Amazon shares closed at $198.79 Friday, down 0.4%, capping a nine-session slide that pushed the stock into a technical bear market. Italian tax police searched Amazon’s Milan offices and managers’ homes in a tax-evasion probe. Daiwa Securities cut its price target, citing risks tied to Amazon’s $200 billion AI spending plans. CEO Doug Herrington sold 1,000 shares at $208 on Feb. 11 under a preset plan.
14 February 2026
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Visa stock falls 3% after new filing revives focus on swipe-fee lawsuits

Visa stock falls 3% after new filing revives focus on swipe-fee lawsuits

Visa shares fell 3.1% Friday, closing at $314.08 after the company disclosed its board authorized a new Class B stock exchange offer, contingent on a 50% reduction in litigation-linked interchange fees. Estimated fees dropped to $39.4 billion as of October 2025, with a further decline possible if claims in a 7-Eleven case are dismissed. Trading volume was high; Visa remains about 16% below its 52-week high.
14 February 2026
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Strategy Inc (MSTR) stock pops nearly 9% after hours as bitcoin rebounds — what traders watch next

Strategy Inc (MSTR) stock pops nearly 9% after hours as bitcoin rebounds — what traders watch next

Strategy Inc shares jumped 8.9% to $133.88 in after-hours trading Friday as bitcoin rose 4% to $68,841. The company filed a prospectus for its STRC preferred stock, offering an 11.25% annualized yield but warning dividends can be cut. Strategy recently raised $89.5 million through a stock sale and used it to buy 1,142 bitcoin. A $0.9375 monthly STRC dividend is payable Feb. 28 to holders as of Feb. 15.
14 February 2026
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Cloudflare stock price jumps after-hours: NET nears $196 as filings and fresh targets keep bulls active

Cloudflare stock price jumps after-hours: NET nears $196 as filings and fresh targets keep bulls active

Cloudflare shares jumped 5.8% to $195.85 in after-hours trading Friday, valuing the company at about $76 billion. The move followed a 2026 revenue forecast of up to $2.795 billion and a 48% annual jump in remaining performance obligations. A filing showed Capital World Investors held 11.5% of shares as of Dec. 31. Treasury yields slipped after U.S. inflation data came in below expectations.
14 February 2026
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Nike stock price rises 3% as Converse shake-up and dividend sharpen focus on NKE

Nike stock price rises 3% as Converse shake-up and dividend sharpen focus on NKE

Nike shares closed up 3.2% at $63.07 Friday, then slipped 2 cents after hours. Reuters reported Converse, owned by Nike, is cutting corporate roles and shifting others as part of a restructuring. Nike’s board declared a $0.41 quarterly dividend, payable April 1. Chief legal officer Robert Leinwand sold 9,065 shares on Feb. 12 under a 10b5-1 plan, according to an SEC filing.
14 February 2026
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Analog Devices stock nears 52-week high as Barclays upgrade sharpens focus on earnings

Analog Devices stock nears 52-week high as Barclays upgrade sharpens focus on earnings

Analog Devices shares rose 1.8% to $337.10 Friday after Barclays upgraded the stock to Overweight and raised its price target to $375. The move comes ahead of quarterly results due Feb. 18, with analysts expecting earnings of $2.30 per share on $3.12 billion revenue. Investors are watching for signals on industrial demand and inventory trends. The stock closed about 2% below its 52-week high.
14 February 2026
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Moderna stock price jumps late after earnings beat, but FDA flu setback hangs over MRNA

Moderna stock price jumps late after earnings beat, but FDA flu setback hangs over MRNA

Moderna shares climbed 5% to $42.23 in after-hours trading Friday after beating fourth-quarter revenue estimates and reaffirming its 2026 growth outlook. The FDA refused to file Moderna’s flu vaccine application, prompting the company to seek a Type A meeting. The flu shot is under review in Europe, Canada, and Australia. Moderna reported Q4 revenue of $678 million and a $2.11 per share loss.
13 February 2026
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McDonald’s stock slides after-hours as CEO share-sale filing and fresh Buy call hit tape

McDonald’s stock slides after-hours as CEO share-sale filing and fresh Buy call hit tape

McDonald’s shares fell 1.4% to $327.58 in after-hours trading Friday after CEO Chris Kempczinski filed to sell 26,277 shares, valued at about $8.5 million, under a pre-set plan. The company reported fourth-quarter global comparable sales up 5.7% and raised its dividend 5% to $1.86. Argus upgraded the stock to “buy” with a $380 target, citing value menus and digital investment.
13 February 2026
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Merck stock pops on Deutsche Bank upgrade — what to watch ahead of ASCO GU

Merck stock pops on Deutsche Bank upgrade — what to watch ahead of ASCO GU

Merck shares climbed 1.8% to $121.41 in after-hours trading Friday after Deutsche Bank upgraded the stock and raised its price target. The move comes ahead of key cancer study results set for release at the ASCO Genitourinary Cancers Symposium later this month. Merck’s chief marketing officer sold 10,000 shares on Feb. 12. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Washington’s Birthday; trading resumes Tuesday.
13 February 2026
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Spotify stock rebounds in after-hours as SPOT traders brace for holiday-thinned markets

Spotify stock rebounds in after-hours as SPOT traders brace for holiday-thinned markets

Spotify shares climbed 2.8% to $458.09 in after-hours trading Friday, rebounding from an 8.5% drop the previous day. The company reported 751 million monthly active users and 290 million premium subscribers for Q4, with €4.531 billion in revenue and €701 million operating income. Spotify forecast Q1 operating income above Wall Street estimates after price hikes and user growth. U.S. markets close Monday for Washington’s Birthday.
13 February 2026
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Howmet stock price climbs as guidance beats estimates and Wall Street lifts targets

Howmet stock price climbs as guidance beats estimates and Wall Street lifts targets

Howmet Aerospace shares closed up 2.2% at $250.07 Friday after the company forecast higher-than-expected first-quarter earnings and reported a 15% jump in fourth-quarter revenue. CEO John Plant cited a record OEM backlog and strong gas turbine demand. About 2.5 million shares traded. Investors are watching the CAM acquisition timeline and the February 25 dividend payment.
13 February 2026
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TMUS stock jumps again as T-Mobile buyback plan and euro bond sale take center stage

TMUS stock jumps again as T-Mobile buyback plan and euro bond sale take center stage

T-Mobile shares closed up 2.25% at $219.52, holding gains after management raised parts of its 2026–27 outlook and doubled first-quarter share repurchase targets to $5 billion. The company’s T-Mobile USA unit agreed to sell €2.5 billion in senior notes, with proceeds possibly funding buybacks and refinancing. T-Mobile reported Q4 EPS of $1.88 and postpaid phone net adds of 962,000, but churn rose to 1.02%.
13 February 2026
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Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick’s pay jumps to $45 million as Wall Street’s $40 million club expands

Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick’s pay jumps to $45 million as Wall Street’s $40 million club expands

Morgan Stanley approved $45 million in total compensation for CEO Ted Pick for 2025, up from $34 million in 2024, according to a Wednesday filing. Three-fourths of Pick’s pay is deferred over three years and tied to performance targets. The award follows record 2025 net revenue of $70.6 billion and net income of $16.9 billion. Pick’s package exceeds the $37 million paid to former CEO James Gorman for 2023.
13 February 2026
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  • Investing £290 Monthly in UK Shares to Surpass State Pension Income
    April 26, 2026, 12:20 PM EDT. This article explores how investing £290 a month in UK shares could generate a passive income surpassing the 2026 State Pension of £12,547.60 annually. Highlighting a 26-year investment horizon with an 8% average annual return, it explains using a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) for tax advantages that boost contributions by 20%. To achieve a sustainable £15,000 yearly income, a portfolio worth approximately £375,000 is needed, following the 4% withdrawal rule. The piece spotlights 4imprint Group (LSE:FOUR), a company with strong cash flow and market share, which has delivered impressive returns for long-term investors. However, it cautions about recent share price declines and emphasizes the risks and need for professional advice in stock market investing.

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Trump Media Shake-Up Deepens: DJT Board Adds Trump Allies as New CEO Gets Stock Grant

Trump Media Shake-Up Deepens: DJT Board Adds Trump Allies as New CEO Gets Stock Grant

26 April 2026
Trump Media disclosed interim CEO Kevin McGurn will earn $125,000 a month for nine months and receive 146,198 restricted stock units, according to a Friday filing. Meredith O’Rourke and Boris Epshteyn joined the board effective April 24. Devin Nunes has exited all roles, with separation terms including accelerated vesting of 96,721 RSUs. DJT shares last traded at $9.35.
AXT Stock Has a $632.5 Million Question: Can Its China Wafer Bet Keep Up With AI Demand?

AXT Stock Has a $632.5 Million Question: Can Its China Wafer Bet Keep Up With AI Demand?

26 April 2026
AXT underwriters bought 1.28 million additional shares at $64.25 each, raising $82.5 million and bringing total gross proceeds to about $632.5 million. The funds will expand indium phosphide wafer capacity at Beijing Tongmei, its China-based subsidiary. AXT expects first-quarter revenue of $26–28 million and a net loss of up to $2.6 million. Shares closed at $76.16 on April 24.
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