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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.

Industrials stocks brace for tariff headlines: XLI in focus before Tuesday’s reopen

Industrials stocks brace for tariff headlines: XLI in focus before Tuesday’s reopen

New York, January 19, 2026, 13:36 EST — The market is closed. U.S. industrial stocks face a rocky start Tuesday after President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on eight European countries, dragging global shares down while Wall Street was closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. On Friday, the Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI) rose 0.7% to close at…
19 January 2026
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Communication Services Stocks Face Tariff Shock as Netflix Earnings Near

Communication Services Stocks Face Tariff Shock as Netflix Earnings Near

NEW YORK, January 19, 2026, 13:25 EST — The market has closed. U.S. communication services stocks opened on edge Tuesday, following a dip in big tech shares across Europe after President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs. U.S. markets had been closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. (Reuters) This is significant since the sector is loaded with major ad…
19 January 2026
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Financial services stocks face a Tuesday test as Trump’s 10% credit-card cap deadline nears

Financial services stocks face a Tuesday test as Trump’s 10% credit-card cap deadline nears

NEW YORK, January 19, 2026, 13:33 EST — Market closed Financial services stocks reopened Tuesday amid uncertainty over card lenders. President Donald Trump has proposed capping credit card interest rates at 10% for one year starting Jan. 20, though he didn’t specify how it would be enforced. Banks quickly pushed back, warning that tighter credit could result. JPMorgan Chase CFO…
19 January 2026
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Cloud computing stocks face Tuesday test after Trump tariff threat rattles big tech

Cloud computing stocks face Tuesday test after Trump tariff threat rattles big tech

New York, Jan 19, 2026, 13:13 EST — Market closed. Cloud computing stocks and ETFs are opening Tuesday on the back foot, as U.S. tech giants slipped in European trading and Nasdaq 100 futures declined. The move comes after U.S. President Donald Trump issued tariff threats targeting European countries. (Reuters) U.S. stock markets were closed Monday for Martin Luther King…
19 January 2026
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Digital Realty’s Malaysia move puts data center stocks back in play for Tuesday

Digital Realty’s Malaysia move puts data center stocks back in play for Tuesday

New York, Jan 19, 2026, 13:20 ET — Market closed. Digital Realty announced Monday it’s entering Malaysia with the acquisition of CSF Advisers, the owners of the TelcoHub 1 data center in Cyberjaya. The move extends the U.S. data center landlord’s reach in Southeast Asia. U.S. stock markets remained closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Trading…
19 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile pops on Pentagon-linked contract pool as space, defense stocks brace for earnings week

AST SpaceMobile pops on Pentagon-linked contract pool as space, defense stocks brace for earnings week

New York, January 19, 2026, 13:06 EST — Market closed Space and defense stocks were back in focus after AST SpaceMobile’s sharp rise on Friday, with U.S. markets closed on Monday for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday and investors looking to Tuesday’s reopen for follow-through. Nyse That move mattered because it put fresh attention on a corner of…
19 January 2026
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Quantum computing stocks: IonQ, Rigetti, D-Wave and QUBT set up for a fresh test after the holiday pause

Quantum computing stocks: IonQ, Rigetti, D-Wave and QUBT set up for a fresh test after the holiday pause

New York, Jan 19, 2026, 13:03 EST — Market closed. U.S.-listed quantum computing stocks remained flat Monday while Wall Street was closed for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. (New York Stock Exchange) IonQ climbed 6.8% to $50.80 in the latest session. Rigetti also advanced, rising 3.7% to $25.62, and Quantum Computing Inc ticked up 4.0% to $12.70. D-Wave…
19 January 2026
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Apex Critical Metals stock slips on Rift rare earth drill update — the next catalyst is close

Apex Critical Metals stock slips on Rift rare earth drill update — the next catalyst is close

Toronto, January 19, 2026, 13:02 EST — Regular session Shares of Apex Critical Metals (CSE:APXC; OTCQX:APXCF) dropped 9.7% to C$3.26 on Monday, reversing some of their recent rally as the company outlined plans for its Rift Rare Earth Project in Nebraska. (StockAnalysis) Timing is crucial. Rare earths, a set of 17 elements, are embedded in permanent magnets found in electric…
19 January 2026
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Tesla stock in focus as Canada cuts China-made EV tariffs — what’s next for EV stocks

Tesla stock in focus as Canada cuts China-made EV tariffs — what’s next for EV stocks

New York, Jan 19, 2026, 12:31 (ET) — Market closed Tesla (TSLA.O) will grab attention when U.S. markets open Tuesday after Canada announced it’s scrapping the 100% tariff on China-made EVs. It’s replacing that with a quota allowing up to 49,000 vehicles annually at the usual 6.1% tariff. Half of those slots are earmarked for cars under C$35,000. Competitors like…
19 January 2026
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Oil stocks brace for Tuesday as Brent holds near $64 and tariff jitters cloud demand

Oil stocks brace for Tuesday as Brent holds near $64 and tariff jitters cloud demand

NEW YORK, January 19, 2026, 12:26 EST — The market has closed. Oil stocks reopened Tuesday with crude clinging near $64 a barrel after supply worries tied to Iran faded and traders shifted focus to the U.S.-Europe spat over Greenland. Brent inched up a penny to $64.14 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) added 7 cents, landing at…
19 January 2026
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Micron’s $1.8 billion Taiwan fab deal puts chip stocks in focus before Tuesday’s open

Micron’s $1.8 billion Taiwan fab deal puts chip stocks in focus before Tuesday’s open

NEW YORK, Jan 19, 2026, 12:22 EST — Market closed. Micron Technology’s $1.8 billion move to acquire a Taiwan fabrication facility has reignited interest in semiconductor stocks. U.S. markets were closed Monday, leaving investors to digest the news ahead of Tuesday’s open. (Reuters) The move comes as chip investors wrestle with the true meaning of “tight supply” in memory chips—the…
19 January 2026
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AI stocks brace for tariff shock as Nvidia, Microsoft slide in Europe ahead of Wall Street return

AI stocks brace for tariff shock as Nvidia, Microsoft slide in Europe ahead of Wall Street return

New York, January 19, 2026, 12:26 EST — The market has closed. Shares of Nvidia and Microsoft listed in Europe slid 2.2% on Monday, while Alphabet took a 2.4% hit in Frankfurt. The drop followed U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of fresh tariffs linked to Greenland. Nasdaq 100 futures, which track the tech-heavy index ahead of the cash open, were…
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Stock Market Today

  • Citigroup Lowers London Stock Exchange Group Price Target Amid Buy Ratings
    January 27, 2026, 11:33 AM EST. Citigroup cut its price target for London Stock Exchange Group (LON:LSEG) from £133 to £131 but maintained a buy rating, signaling a potential 58% upside. Other analysts remain optimistic: UBS, Deutsche Bank, Jefferies, and JPMorgan Chase all hold buy or overweight ratings with price targets ranging from £105 to £133. LSEG stock traded down 298 pence to 8,280 pence Tuesday, with volume below average. The company carries a PE ratio of 44.59, a debt-to-equity ratio of 47.39, and a market cap of £42.13 billion. It has also launched a stock buyback program, indicating management's confidence the shares are undervalued. LSEG operates as a global financial infrastructure and data provider, enabling connectivity across financial markets.
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