Khadija Saeed

A dedicated markets reporter, she covers stocks, macroeconomics, and major business developments with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.

KLA stock jumps nearly 5% as analysts lift targets ahead of Jan. 29 earnings

KLA stock jumps nearly 5% as analysts lift targets ahead of Jan. 29 earnings

KLA shares rose 4.8% to about $1,616 in after-hours trading Tuesday after Evercore ISI and Wolfe Research raised price targets ahead of Thursday’s earnings. The company projects fiscal Q2 revenue of $3.225 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $8.70, with Zacks’ consensus slightly higher. KLA warned U.S.-China trade tensions could cut sales by up to $350 million over the next five quarters.
Western Digital stock jumps late as Seagate outlook keeps storage trade hot ahead of WDC earnings

Western Digital stock jumps late as Seagate outlook keeps storage trade hot ahead of WDC earnings

Western Digital shares jumped 4.9% to $252.66 in after-hours trading Tuesday, with volume nearing 7.5 million. The move followed Seagate’s strong earnings and new leveraged ETF launches tied to Western Digital. Cantor Fitzgerald raised its price target to $300. The company reports earnings Thursday after the close.
Applied Digital stock jumps after Nvidia’s $2 billion CoreWeave bet — what to watch next

Applied Digital stock jumps after Nvidia’s $2 billion CoreWeave bet — what to watch next

Applied Digital shares jumped 14.2% in after-hours trading Tuesday, closing at $41.35 after Nvidia invested $2 billion in CoreWeave, Applied’s major client. The stock saw heavy volume, with 47.5 million shares traded. Applied Digital relies on long-term leases with CoreWeave at its North Dakota campus, expected to generate $11 billion in revenue.
Robinhood stock dips after hours even as Cantor kicks off bullish call with $130 target

Robinhood stock dips after hours even as Cantor kicks off bullish call with $130 target

Robinhood shares fell 1.6% to $105.24 in after-hours trading Tuesday, near the session low. Cantor Fitzgerald initiated coverage with an Overweight rating and a $130 price target. Investors are watching the Fed’s rate decision Wednesday and Robinhood’s earnings on February 10. The company also renewed its NASCAR partnership for the 2026 Cup Series.
Silver price today: ₹30,000 jump on MCX as gold hits new high and jewellers say sales slump

Silver price today: ₹30,000 jump on MCX as gold hits new high and jewellers say sales slump

Silver futures on India’s MCX jumped by about 30,000 rupees to a record 364,821 per kg Tuesday; gold futures hit a new high near 159,820 per 10 grams. Jewellers reported bullion sales dropped 70% as customers traded old jewellery and shifted to digital gold and ETFs. Spot gold and silver also set new global records. Analysts cited safe-haven demand, tariff threats, and geopolitical tensions.
Mastercard stock price slips after Agent Suite AI launch as earnings near

Mastercard stock price slips after Agent Suite AI launch as earnings near

Mastercard shares fell 1.3% to $520.41 Tuesday, underperforming the S&P 500, as investors awaited Thursday’s earnings report. The company launched “Mastercard Agent Suite,” a set of AI-powered business tools, set for release in the second quarter. Trading volume was above average. Cantor Fitzgerald began coverage with an “Overweight” rating.
Bloom Energy stock pops after hours as Jefferies lifts target, earnings next up

Bloom Energy stock pops after hours as Jefferies lifts target, earnings next up

Bloom Energy shares jumped 9% to $152.31 in after-hours trading Tuesday after a volatile session with over 13 million shares traded. Jefferies raised its price target to $92 but kept an Underperform rating, citing new orders but warning on high valuation. Investors await Bloom’s Feb. 5 results for updates on capacity and deployment schedules.
RTX stock jumps after earnings beat, 2026 outlook; tariffs and defense orders in focus

RTX stock jumps after earnings beat, 2026 outlook; tariffs and defense orders in focus

RTX shares rose 3.7% to $201.28 in after-hours trading Tuesday after the company posted a 12% jump in fourth-quarter sales to $24.2 billion and issued a 2026 outlook above some forecasts. Jet-engine demand and aircraft repairs drove growth, while defense spending stayed steady. RTX projected 2026 adjusted sales of $92–93 billion and free cash flow of $8.25–8.75 billion. Investors are watching tariffs and new defense policy changes.
GM stock price jumps nearly 9% after earnings, new outlook; what traders watch next

GM stock price jumps nearly 9% after earnings, new outlook; what traders watch next

GM shares jumped 8.8% to $86.38 in after-hours trading Tuesday after the company raised its 2026 profit outlook and announced a $6 billion buyback. Fourth-quarter adjusted pre-tax earnings rose 13% to $2.84 billion, but a $6 billion EV charge led to a $3.3 billion loss. GM boosted its dividend 20% to $0.18 per share. Investors are watching for sustained momentum and the pace of buybacks.

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Exxon Mobil stock price just tagged a new high — what could move XOM when markets reopen

Exxon Mobil stock price just tagged a new high — what could move XOM when markets reopen

7 February 2026
New York, Feb 7, 2026, 05:50 EST — Market closed. Exxon Mobil shares ended Friday up 2.03% at $149.05, notching a fresh 52-week high as energy stocks tracked a broad U.S. equity rally into the weekend. (MarketWatch) The setup for next week looks less tidy. Oil has been swinging on U.S.-Iran headlines, and that tends to spill straight into big integrated names like Exxon. Brent settled at $68.05 a barrel on Friday while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the U.S. benchmark, finished at $63.55. “We keep going back and forth on this Iran situation,” said John Kilduff, a partner at
Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

7 February 2026
Corning shares jumped 8.3% to a record $122.16 Friday, gaining 11% over two sessions amid strong demand for AI infrastructure stocks. The move follows a $6 billion optical fiber deal with Meta and upgraded company forecasts. Shares traded as high as $122.56 and rose 0.6% after hours. COO Avery Nelson sold 1,894 shares for tax withholding, retaining 66,050.
PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

7 February 2026
PepsiCo priced €2.5 billion in euro notes across four maturities, with settlement set for Feb. 11, according to an SEC filing. The company plans to use proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repaying commercial paper. Shares closed at $170.49 Friday, up 1.8%. PepsiCo is also cutting U.S. snack prices by up to 15% after consumer pushback.
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