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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.

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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Netflix stock flat as Warner deal fight widens; NFLX traders eye the next dates

Netflix stock flat as Warner deal fight widens; NFLX traders eye the next dates

Netflix shares were flat at $75.90 Friday after reports of a possible board fight at Warner Bros Discovery over a deal with Netflix. Co-CEO Greg Peters sold 27,312 shares on Feb. 10, while Chief Global Affairs Officer Cletus Willems sold 3,136 shares, SEC filings showed. U.S. consumer prices rose 0.2% in January, with core CPI up 0.3%. Treasury yields slipped after the inflation data.
13 February 2026
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Palantir stock (PLTR) rebounds after Burry’s $46 warning; DISA approval in focus

Palantir stock (PLTR) rebounds after Burry’s $46 warning; DISA approval in focus

Palantir shares rose 1.2% to $130.71 in early New York trading Friday after a steep drop Thursday, as investors reacted to Michael Burry’s bearish note and new U.S. defense cloud approvals. Burry disclosed put options and suggested the stock could be worth as little as $46. Palantir reported strong government revenue growth in its latest quarter. Markets will close Monday for Presidents Day.
13 February 2026
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Apple stock price slips again as FTC Apple News warning and Siri AI delay report weigh on AAPL

Apple stock price slips again as FTC Apple News warning and Siri AI delay report weigh on AAPL

Apple shares fell 0.9% to $259.29 Friday morning after a 5% drop Thursday erased $200 billion in market value. The Federal Trade Commission warned Apple over alleged suppression of conservative outlets on Apple News, while a Bloomberg report said new Siri features may be delayed. Apple won a jury verdict in a 4G LTE patent dispute with Optis Wireless. The annual shareholder meeting is set for Feb. 24.
13 February 2026
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Microsoft stock price today: MSFT edges up after cool CPI, Aramco Azure AI pact

Microsoft stock price today: MSFT edges up after cool CPI, Aramco Azure AI pact

Microsoft shares rose 0.3% to $403.20 Friday morning after U.S. inflation data came in softer than expected. Saudi Aramco signed a non-binding MoU with Microsoft to explore industrial AI on Azure. Investors remain cautious about Big Tech’s AI spending, with Microsoft stock still down about 27% from its 52-week high. The company’s $0.91 dividend goes ex-dividend Feb. 19.
13 February 2026
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Tesla stock price slips today: TSLA drifts as a $550 bull call runs into Fed-rate math

Tesla stock price slips today: TSLA drifts as a $550 bull call runs into Fed-rate math

Tesla shares fell 0.4% to $415.51 in Friday morning trading, following a 2.7% drop Thursday despite Tigress Research setting a $550 price target. Softer U.S. inflation data steadied rate-cut expectations, but traders remained cautious on high-valuation stocks. Investors are watching for clearer timelines on Tesla’s autonomy and robotics initiatives. U.S. markets will close Monday for Presidents Day.
13 February 2026
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Twilio (TWLO) stock slips after-hours on 2026 outlook — what investors watch next

Twilio (TWLO) stock slips after-hours on 2026 outlook — what investors watch next

Twilio shares fell 2.2% to $107.95 in after-hours trading Thursday after the company posted a 14% revenue rise to $1.37 billion and forecast 2026 revenue growth of up to 12.5%. The results beat analyst estimates, but the stock is down 22.4% year-to-date. Twilio reported over 402,000 active customer accounts and $1.1 billion remaining on its buyback authorization. The company expects higher carrier fees to reduce gross margin in 2026.
13 February 2026
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Expedia (EXPE) stock drops after hours even as 2026 outlook tops estimates

Expedia (EXPE) stock drops after hours even as 2026 outlook tops estimates

Expedia forecast 2026 gross bookings of $127–$129 billion and revenue of $15.6–$16.0 billion, both above analyst estimates. Shares fell 2.6% to $227.24 in late after-hours trading after a volatile session. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 11% to $3.547 billion, with B2B gross bookings up 24%. The company declared a $0.48 dividend and repurchased 9 million shares for $1.7 billion.
13 February 2026
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Dutch Bros stock price jumps after hours as earnings beat hits — what BROS investors watch next

Dutch Bros stock price jumps after hours as earnings beat hits — what BROS investors watch next

Dutch Bros shares jumped 12.3% to $57.07 in after-hours trading after reporting Q4 revenue up 29% to $443.6 million and same-shop sales up 7.7%. The company forecast 2026 revenue of $2.0-$2.03 billion and at least 181 new shop openings. Adjusted earnings were 17 cents a share, beating analysts’ 9-cent estimate. The stock had closed down 5% at $50.82.
13 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Honeywell (HON) Reports Mixed Q1 Earnings Ahead of SpaceX IPO
    April 26, 2026, 3:11 PM EDT. Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:HON) reported a mixed first-quarter fiscal 2026, beating earnings expectations with a non-GAAP EPS of $2.45 but missing revenue estimates by $140 million, reaching $9.14 billion. Orders increased 7%, signaling steady demand. The firm plans to spin off its aerospace business in a move expected to complete by June 29, 2026. Full-year 2026 guidance remains stable, projecting sales between $38.8 billion and $39.8 billion with adjusted EPS between $10.35 and $10.65. Honeywell secured a new contract with Bechtel Energy to supply LNG process technology for NextDecade's Rio Grande export facility. The company's diversified operations span industrial automation, aerospace, and energy solutions across major global markets. Despite Honeywell's solid outlook, some AI stocks may offer higher upside and lower risk ahead of the SpaceX IPO.

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AeroVironment Stock Watch: Navy Laser Test Puts AVAV Back in Drone-Defense Focus

AeroVironment Stock Watch: Navy Laser Test Puts AVAV Back in Drone-Defense Focus

26 April 2026
AeroVironment’s LOCUST Laser Weapon System shot down multiple drones during a U.S. Navy carrier test on the USS George H.W. Bush, according to Pentagon records. The test comes as U.S. forces seek cheaper counter-drone options. AeroVironment shares fell 2.8% to $196.28 following the news. The company recently agreed to acquire BlueHalo in a $4.1 billion all-stock deal.
Why Circle Internet Group Stock Is Back Under the Microscope Before Earnings

Why Circle Internet Group Stock Is Back Under the Microscope Before Earnings

26 April 2026
Circle shares closed at $99.66, down 0.4%, as investors await first-quarter results due May 11. The company faces a proposed class-action lawsuit over alleged negligence tied to the April 1 Drift Protocol hack, where attackers reportedly moved $230 million in USDC. USDC circulation rose 72% year-on-year to $75.3 billion in Q4. MarketBeat lists Circle’s average 12-month price target at $127.24.
Vistra Stock Pops 4.8% as VST’s AI Power Trade Faces Its Next Test

Vistra Stock Pops 4.8% as VST’s AI Power Trade Faces Its Next Test

26 April 2026
Vistra Corp. shares rose 4.8% to $164.35 Friday, outpacing major utility peers despite lighter trading volume. The company is set to report first-quarter results May 7 and hold its annual shareholder meeting April 29. Vistra has guided to 2026 adjusted EBITDA of $6.8–$7.6 billion, excluding Cogentrix. The stock remains 25% below its 52-week high.
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