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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.

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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Ramil Palafox Jailed 20 Years as PGI Global’s $200 Million Bitcoin Ponzi Case Hits Sentencing

Ramil Palafox Jailed 20 Years as PGI Global’s $200 Million Bitcoin Ponzi Case Hits Sentencing

Ramil Ventura Palafox, ex-CEO of Praetorian Group International, was sentenced Thursday in Virginia to 20 years for running a $200 million bitcoin Ponzi scheme. Prosecutors said investors lost at least $62.7 million after putting in over $201 million between 2019 and 2021. The SEC has filed a parallel civil case alleging $198 million in crypto and forex fraud. Palafox pleaded guilty last September.
13 February 2026
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Expedia stock (EXPE) slides 5% after outlook puts 2026 margins in the spotlight

Expedia stock (EXPE) slides 5% after outlook puts 2026 margins in the spotlight

Expedia shares fell 5% to $215.89 after the company forecast slower full-year margin gains despite strong bookings. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 11% to $3.55 billion, with gross bookings up 11% to $27 billion. The company declared a $0.48 dividend payable March 26 and reported $1.6 billion left for buybacks. Cantor cut its price target, citing ongoing concerns about AI risks.
13 February 2026
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Roku stock price jumps as 2026 outlook tops estimates, putting ad growth back in focus

Roku stock price jumps as 2026 outlook tops estimates, putting ad growth back in focus

Roku shares jumped 9.3% to $90.67 Friday after the company set higher 2026 revenue and profit targets, reporting Q4 net revenue of $1.39 billion and net income of $80.5 million. Roku forecast 2026 net revenue of $5.5 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $635 million. Investors focused on platform revenue, which is expected to rise 18% to $4.89 billion. Attention turns to Q1 performance and ad demand through the Winter Olympics.
13 February 2026
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Seagate (STX) stock turns choppy as $600 million notes exchange sets up next-week catalyst

Seagate (STX) stock turns choppy as $600 million notes exchange sets up next-week catalyst

Seagate shares edged up 0.1% to $431.46 Friday after swinging between $402.80 and $438.98. The company agreed to exchange $600 million in 3.50% exchangeable notes for nearly $599.2 million in cash and new shares, with settlement expected around Feb. 17. About $400 million in notes will remain outstanding. Investors await final details on the share issuance and upcoming investor events starting Feb. 25.
13 February 2026
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FTSE 100 closes near record as deal buzz lifts London stocks — here’s what moved UK shares

FTSE 100 closes near record as deal buzz lifts London stocks — here’s what moved UK shares

The FTSE 100 closed up 0.42% at 10,446.35, near record highs, with deal activity and rate-cut bets offsetting AI disruption concerns. NatWest dropped 2.5% after posting £7.7 billion in 2025 pretax profit and announcing a £750 million buyback. Defence shares outperformed, while sterling headed for its biggest weekly loss versus the euro in over two months. Bank of England officials pushed back on rapid rate-cut expectations.
13 February 2026
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Eli Lilly stock price climbs as $1.5 billion pill stockpile sharpens focus on FDA April decision

Eli Lilly stock price climbs as $1.5 billion pill stockpile sharpens focus on FDA April decision

Eli Lilly shares rose 0.6% to $1,044.62 after the company disclosed $1.5 billion in pre-launch inventory for its experimental obesity pill, orforglipron, ahead of an expected FDA decision in April. The company also repurchased $4.1 billion in shares in 2025 and raised its quarterly dividend. Chinese regulators approved Lilly’s mirikizumab for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. U.S. stocks slipped in midday trading.
13 February 2026
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Shopify stock price bounces, but investors keep one eye on margins and the Feb. 17 buyback start

Shopify stock price bounces, but investors keep one eye on margins and the Feb. 17 buyback start

Shopify shares rose 1.6% to $112.40 Friday after two days of steep losses, following news its $2 billion buyback program will start Feb. 17. The company missed earnings estimates due to spending on AI and expansion, and its cash-flow margin outlook unsettled investors. Fourth-quarter revenue grew 31% to $3.672 billion. TD Cowen upgraded the stock to “Buy” after the pullback.
13 February 2026
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JPMorgan stock price steadies after cash-sweep lawsuit ruling as Fed minutes loom

JPMorgan stock price steadies after cash-sweep lawsuit ruling as Fed minutes loom

A U.S. judge ruled JPMorgan Chase customers can pursue parts of a class action over low cash-sweep interest rates, with shares up 0.2% at $303.36 Friday. JPMorgan named Guy Halamish chief operating officer for data and AI in a new internal shake-up. U.S. stocks edged lower, heading for their worst week since November. Bank shares were mixed in late morning trading.
13 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Goldman Sachs Downgrades Calumet (CLMT) Amid Balance Sheet and Profitability Concerns
    April 26, 2026, 1:55 PM EDT. Goldman Sachs downgraded Calumet's (NASDAQ: CLMT) stock rating from Buy to Neutral, signaling cautious views on the specialty refiner's near-term prospects. Despite a higher price target, concerns persist around Calumet's stretched balance sheet and profitability, especially its high leverage and negative equity. Investors will closely watch Calumet's Q1 2026 earnings report on May 8 for updates on margins and cash flow amid recent share price gains. Forecasts project $5.1 billion revenue and $40.3 million earnings by 2028, though Goldman notes significant uncertainty and varying analyst views on future earnings and regulatory risks. The stock currently faces a potential 23% downside from its estimated fair value of $23.45.

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Verizon Earnings Tomorrow: Subscriber Growth Is the Test for VZ’s Comeback

Verizon Earnings Tomorrow: Subscriber Growth Is the Test for VZ’s Comeback

26 April 2026
Verizon will release first-quarter results Monday, its first report since closing the Frontier deal in January. Earnings materials post at 7:00 a.m. ET, with a webcast at 8:30 a.m. Wall Street expects $1.21 per share on $34.82 billion revenue. Shares last traded at $46.38, down 7.5% over the past month.
Constellation Energy Stock Faces New Spotlight After Trump Bond Disclosure and AI Power Push

Constellation Energy Stock Faces New Spotlight After Trump Bond Disclosure and AI Power Push

26 April 2026
Donald Trump’s latest financial disclosure showed purchases of Constellation Energy corporate bonds in March, according to forms released Friday. Constellation shares closed at $313.53, up 7.1%, valuing the company near $98 billion. The company recently completed its Calpine acquisition, expanding its power capacity to 55 gigawatts. The disclosure did not specify exact bond purchase amounts.
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