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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.

Analog Devices stock retreats from 52-week high despite Barclays upgrade ahead of earnings

Analog Devices stock retreats from 52-week high despite Barclays upgrade ahead of earnings

Analog Devices shares fell 1.7% to $331.38 Thursday, despite a Barclays upgrade and price target hike to $375. The stock had hit a 52-week high Wednesday. Traders are watching next week’s earnings and Friday’s U.S. CPI report for signals on demand and industrial orders. Broader tech stocks also dropped after Cisco’s results and ahead of inflation data.
12 February 2026
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Standard Chartered taps B2C2 to speed “fiat-to-crypto” transfers for big investors

Standard Chartered taps B2C2 to speed “fiat-to-crypto” transfers for big investors

Standard Chartered and B2C2 announced a partnership to expand institutional access to digital assets, offering B2C2 clients future direct links to the bank’s payment and settlement systems. The companies did not specify when the new connectivity would launch or which markets would be included. Standard Chartered’s U.S.-traded ADR rose 1.37% on Feb. 11, then fell 5.08% on Feb. 12.
12 February 2026
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ICE stock slides again after insider sale notice as NYSE owner rolls out new crypto, data products

ICE stock slides again after insider sale notice as NYSE owner rolls out new crypto, data products

Intercontinental Exchange shares fell 1.6% to $149.50 Thursday afternoon, after a 7.8% drop Wednesday. A filing showed ICE President Ben Jackson disclosed plans to sell up to 12,861 shares, valued at about $2.18 million. ICE this week launched CoinDesk-linked crypto futures and a Polymarket signals data tool. Trading volume on Wednesday jumped to 9 million shares from 4.9 million the day before.
12 February 2026
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IREN stock price slides 6% as bitcoin dips again — what traders watch next

IREN stock price slides 6% as bitcoin dips again — what traders watch next

IREN shares dropped 6.1% to $40.06 in Thursday afternoon trading, outpacing declines in other crypto miners as bitcoin fell 2.7% to $65,559. HC Wainwright cut IREN’s earnings forecasts but kept a “Buy” rating. Investors pulled back from risk assets ahead of Friday’s U.S. CPI report. Treasury yields slipped as traders adjusted Fed rate-cut bets.
12 February 2026
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KLA (KLAC) stock slips as chip-tool shares cool — traders eye late-session catalysts

KLA (KLAC) stock slips as chip-tool shares cool — traders eye late-session catalysts

KLA Corp shares fell 1.1% to $1,463.28 Thursday afternoon, trading between $1,434.46 and $1,501.58 as chip-equipment stocks tracked a broader tech decline. Applied Materials dropped 2.7%, ASML lost 1.6%, and Lam Research slipped 0.6%. Investors awaited Applied Materials’ earnings and Friday’s U.S. inflation data. Trading volume for KLA reached about 597,000 shares by mid-afternoon.
12 February 2026
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UnitedHealth (UNH) stock price rises as markets slide — Medicare Advantage deadlines and Humana warning in focus

UnitedHealth (UNH) stock price rises as markets slide — Medicare Advantage deadlines and Humana warning in focus

UnitedHealth shares climbed nearly 2% to $284.37 Thursday, bucking a broad market selloff as investors focused on Medicare Advantage policy signals. Humana warned of a 2026 profit hit from lower Medicare Advantage “star” ratings, missing analyst expectations. All major U.S. indexes fell over 1%. Key Medicare rate decisions are due Feb. 25 and April 6.
12 February 2026
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Gilead (GILD) stock slips as Yeztugo outlook keeps traders on edge

Gilead (GILD) stock slips as Yeztugo outlook keeps traders on edge

Gilead Sciences shares fell 1.8% to $152.94 Thursday, giving back gains after its 2026 outlook and Yeztugo sales forecast missed some analyst expectations. The company projected $800 million in 2026 Yeztugo sales, below consensus. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 5% to $7.9 billion. Several brokerages raised price targets despite policy and pricing concerns.
12 February 2026
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Mastercard stock slips as fee fight resurfaces and CPI looms

Mastercard stock slips as fee fight resurfaces and CPI looms

Mastercard shares fell 1.2% to $530.99 Thursday as payment stocks declined ahead of Friday’s U.S. CPI report. Large merchants, including Walmart, urged a federal judge to hold oral arguments before ruling on a proposed Visa-Mastercard interchange settlement. Truist Financial launched its first open-banking integration with Mastercard. Mastercard also filed its 2025 annual report and announced a new SME program in Egypt.
12 February 2026
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Uber stock slips as robotaxi service expands in Abu Dhabi and new AI grocery tool rolls out

Uber stock slips as robotaxi service expands in Abu Dhabi and new AI grocery tool rolls out

Uber shares fell 0.7% to $70.50 Thursday, with nearly 20 million shares traded. Uber and WeRide launched a commercial robotaxi service in downtown Abu Dhabi, reaching about 70% of the city center. Uber also introduced a beta “Cart Assistant” for grocery orders and announced a dealership ride partnership with Mazda. Investors remain cautious as tech stocks slide and Lyft shares dropped 13% Wednesday.
12 February 2026
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Texas Instruments (TXN) stock slips after early jump as chip sector weakens ahead of CPI

Texas Instruments (TXN) stock slips after early jump as chip sector weakens ahead of CPI

Texas Instruments shares fell 1.4% to $223.34 Thursday afternoon, tracking a broader tech selloff that sent the Nasdaq-100 down 1.6%. The drop follows a 2.6% gain Wednesday. Investors await Friday’s U.S. inflation report and Texas Instruments’ Feb. 24 capital management webcast. The company recently agreed to buy Silicon Labs for $7.5 billion in cash.
12 February 2026
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S&P Global stock price rebounds today — what SPGI investors are watching next

S&P Global stock price rebounds today — what SPGI investors are watching next

S&P Global shares rose 1.7% to $397.23 Thursday, rebounding after a two-day slide triggered by softer 2026 profit guidance and AI disruption concerns. The stock had dropped 2.6% Wednesday on heavy volume. S&P Global reported Q4 revenue of $3.916 billion, up 9%, and guided 2026 adjusted EPS below medium-term targets. Traders remain cautious as the company faces questions on growth and margins.
12 February 2026
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Bloom Energy stock price drops 9% as Wall Street questions AI payback ahead of CPI

Bloom Energy stock price drops 9% as Wall Street questions AI payback ahead of CPI

Bloom Energy shares fell 9.2% to $141.21 by 2:05 p.m. ET Thursday, reversing early gains as tech stocks slid ahead of Friday’s U.S. CPI report. Trading topped 10 million shares, with the stock swinging between $160.20 and $136.60. Other fuel-cell makers also declined. Investors weighed Bloom’s $6 billion backlog and 2026 revenue forecast against uncertainty over AI spending and Fed rate expectations.
12 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • ASX Penny Stocks To Watch In April 2026: Adore Beauty, Medical Developments, Wildcat Resources
    April 26, 2026, 3:25 PM EDT. As the Australian market edges up 0.4%, investors eye ASX penny stocks for potential gains despite global uncertainties. Adore Beauty Group (market cap A$38.99M) showed revenue growth to A$111.94M but posted a minimal net income loss, weighed by one-off costs and rising debt. Medical Developments International (A$58.58M) increased half-year sales to A$21.57M but slipped into a net loss, remaining debt-free with strong short-term assets. Both trade below estimated fair values, featuring stable volatility. These companies highlight the complex balance of opportunity and risk in small-cap stocks, as investors seek hidden value amid market shifts.

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Bloom Energy Stock Faces a Big Test as BlackRock’s 8.2% Stake Meets Oracle AI Power Bet

Bloom Energy Stock Faces a Big Test as BlackRock’s 8.2% Stake Meets Oracle AI Power Bet

26 April 2026
BlackRock disclosed an 8.2% passive stake in Bloom Energy, holding 22.9 million Class A shares, according to an amended SEC filing signed April 24. The disclosure comes ahead of Bloom’s first-quarter results on April 28, with focus on its 2.8-gigawatt fuel-cell deal with Oracle. Bloom shares closed Friday at $231.17, down 2.7%. Analyst targets shifted after the Oracle agreement, with Jefferies, Citi, and UBS raising estimates.
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.
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