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Khadija Saeed

Khadija Saeed is a financial markets reporter at TS2.tech, specializing in stocks, technology and emerging industries. She studied economics and finance at the London School of Economics and previously worked in market research before moving into financial journalism. Her coverage focuses on the companies, innovations and economic trends influencing global investors. Follow Khadija Saeed on Google News.

US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Jump as Iran Talk Hopes and Bank Earnings Lift Wall Street

US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Jump as Iran Talk Hopes and Bank Earnings Lift Wall Street

U.S. stocks climbed Tuesday, with the S&P 500 nearly erasing its recent losses from the Middle East turmoil. Hints of a possible restart in U.S.-Iran talks, paired with a new batch of earnings, buoyed sentiment. As of 11:26 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average had gained 290.36 points, or 0.60%. The S&P 500 was up 0.88%, while the Nasdaq Composite surged 1.41%.
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Gold Price Today Jumps Above $4,800 as Dollar Slides and Iran Talk Hopes Cool Oil

Gold Price Today Jumps Above $4,800 as Dollar Slides and Iran Talk Hopes Cool Oil

Gold prices surged Tuesday, with spot gold up 1.5% at $4,808.69 an ounce by 11:31 a.m. ET as the dollar lost ground and oil retreated on optimism around potential U.S.-Iran talks. U.S. gold futures advanced 1.4% to $4,833.10. Silver shot up 4.7%, platinum gained 0.9%, palladium dipped 0.2%. “Lower dollar, lower oil” was giving bullion a boost, according to Bob Haberkorn at RJO Futures.
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Air Canada Unveils A321XLR Lie-Flat Suites and New 787-10 Business Class in Premium Push

Air Canada Unveils A321XLR Lie-Flat Suites and New 787-10 Business Class in Premium Push

On Tuesday, Air Canada rolled out its next-generation cabins for the soon-to-arrive Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 787-10 jets, emphasizing more premium seating. The single-aisle A321XLR will feature Collins Aerospace Aurora lie-flat suites, while the 787-10 gets a fresh Signature Plus section with just four seats. The announcement was made at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg.
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Amazon to Buy Globalstar in $11.6 Billion Deal to Challenge Starlink, Keep Apple Satellite Features Running

Amazon to Buy Globalstar in $11.6 Billion Deal to Challenge Starlink, Keep Apple Satellite Features Running

Amazon.com moved to acquire Globalstar on Tuesday, striking an agreement valued at around $11.6 billion. The move aims to boost Amazon’s Leo satellite network, accelerating its entry into phone-to-satellite connectivity and ratcheting up the competition with SpaceX’s Starlink. Globalstar’s stock jumped close to 9% during the morning session in the U.S., while Amazon shares picked up about 2.7%.
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Meta Builds AI Version of Mark Zuckerberg for Employees as AI Push Leaves Metaverse Behind

Meta Builds AI Version of Mark Zuckerberg for Employees as AI Push Leaves Metaverse Behind

According to the Financial Times, Meta is working on an AI-powered replica of CEO Mark Zuckerberg that would handle conversations with staff on his behalf. The company, which owns Facebook and Instagram, is pushing further into AI by training the tool on Zuckerberg’s likeness, voice, style, and public remarks. Employees could eventually interact with this digital proxy rather than the founder himself.
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Johnson & Johnson Earnings Beat Estimates, J&J Raises 2026 Outlook Despite Stelara Slump

Johnson & Johnson Earnings Beat Estimates, J&J Raises 2026 Outlook Despite Stelara Slump

Johnson & Johnson topped Wall Street’s Q1 expectations on Tuesday, helped by surging sales from the cancer therapy Darzalex and the psoriasis drug Tremfya. Those gains made up for a sharp decline in Stelara, which used to be a major driver. Revenue climbed 9.9% to $24.1 billion, beating forecasts of $23.6 billion. Adjusted earnings reached $2.70 a share, also above the $2.66 consensus. The company lifted its 2026 outlook.
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Wells Fargo Profit Beats in Q1, But Revenue Miss and Lower Rates Hit Shares

Wells Fargo Profit Beats in Q1, But Revenue Miss and Lower Rates Hit Shares

Wells Fargo turned in a stronger profit for the first quarter on Tuesday—net income climbed 7% to $5.25 billion, or $1.60 a share, topping expectations. Still, a softer showing on revenue and lackluster core lending metrics took the edge off. Revenue landed at $21.45 billion, and net interest income was $12.1 billion, both falling short of some Wall Street calls. The stock slipped premarket.
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Stock Market Today

  • Allstate Drops 4.34% as S&P 500 Rises; Investors Eye Earnings Report
    July 15, 2026, 7:28 PM EDT. Allstate (ALL) slipped 4.34% to $239.48, lagging behind the S&P 500's 0.38% climb in the latest trading. The insurer releases results August 5, with the Street looking for EPS down 17.17% at $4.92, but revenue up 5.66% to $17.73 billion. For the year, earnings are seen at $29.99, off 13.9%, on $71.42 billion in sales, up 5.26%. Allstate changes hands at 8.35 times forward earnings, under the industry's 11.85, and carries a 0.44 PEG ratio, well below peers at 3. The stock holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) as EPS estimates are up 1.89% ahead of the report, pointing to a cautious investor stance.
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