Khadija Saeed

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

Texas Instruments stock price rises as chip shares rebound; TXN earnings next week in focus

Texas Instruments stock price rises as chip shares rebound; TXN earnings next week in focus

Texas Instruments shares rose 2.2% to $193.82 by midday Wednesday in New York, reversing some of Tuesday’s losses after tariff fears eased. Semiconductor ETFs also rebounded, with iShares Semiconductor ETF up 2.1% and VanEck Semiconductor ETF gaining 1.8%. Investors are watching Texas Instruments’ Jan. 27 earnings call for signs of industrial demand. Broader U.S. indexes edged higher after sharp declines Tuesday on new U.S. tariff threats.
Intuit stock price dips again as Morgan Stanley maps a “Triple Double” path for INTU

Intuit stock price dips again as Morgan Stanley maps a “Triple Double” path for INTU

Intuit shares fell 0.6% to $525.93 in late morning trading Wednesday, following a 3% drop Tuesday. Morgan Stanley issued a bullish note, projecting potential doubling in value by 2030, citing growth in mid-market accounting and TurboTax Live. Investors are watching the annual stockholder meeting on Jan. 22 and quarter-end results on Jan. 31. The stock trades about 35% below its July 52-week high.
21 January 2026
Chevron stock price rises after report flags $1 billion-plus Singapore asset sale talks

Chevron stock price rises after report flags $1 billion-plus Singapore asset sale talks

Chevron shares rose 1.4% to $167.67 by midday Wednesday after reports of advanced talks to sell Singapore refining and fuel assets for over $1 billion. Oil prices were steady as traders monitored Kazakhstan supply issues ahead of U.S. inventory data. Chevron, Eneos, and Glencore declined to comment on the reported deal. Investors are watching for Chevron’s Jan. 30 earnings report.
21 January 2026
Applied Materials stock rises as AMAT steadies with markets; Needham lifts target to $390

Applied Materials stock rises as AMAT steadies with markets; Needham lifts target to $390

Applied Materials shares rose 1.7% to $323.62 by late morning Wednesday, tracking gains across chip equipment stocks. The move follows a rebound in U.S. markets after policy headlines and ahead of key chip-sector earnings, with Applied set to report Feb. 12. The company warned U.S. export restrictions could cut $600 million from 2026 revenue. Trading volume exceeded the 50-day average.
21 January 2026
Why Johnson & Johnson stock is slipping today after JNJ’s 2026 forecast

Why Johnson & Johnson stock is slipping today after JNJ’s 2026 forecast

Johnson & Johnson shares fell 1.3% to $215.31 after its 2026 outlook and Q4 results, as renewed legal risks and pricing pressures weighed on investors. The company reported Q4 sales of $24.564 billion and forecasted 2026 adjusted EPS of $11.43–$11.63. Legal pressure increased after a special master advised allowing expert testimony in talc cancer lawsuits. Tariff risks and Stelara's decline added to market concerns.
21 January 2026
Costco stock rises as tariff jitters jolt retail — traders eye Feb sales update

Costco stock rises as tariff jitters jolt retail — traders eye Feb sales update

Costco shares rose 1% to $974.06 by late morning Wednesday, rebounding from session lows after Tuesday’s broad selloff triggered by new U.S. tariff threats. SEC filings showed director Susan L. Decker sold 458 shares last week at $955 each. Wall Street steadied, with major ETFs up about 1%. Costco reports January sales on Feb. 4 and quarterly earnings March 5.
21 January 2026
Ondas Holdings (ONDS) stock swings in heavy trade after auditor change filing, analyst targets jump

Ondas Holdings (ONDS) stock swings in heavy trade after auditor change filing, analyst targets jump

Ondas Holdings shares fell 1.1% to $12.99 Wednesday after spiking nearly 9% earlier, as investors reacted to news of an auditor switch and revised 2026 revenue guidance. The company reported preliminary Q4 revenue of $27–$29 million and a $65.3 million backlog. Ondas recently raised $959 million in a direct share sale. BDO USA will replace Rosenberg Rich Baker Berman as auditor after the 2025 annual report.
21 January 2026
Strategy Inc (MSTR) stock rebounds after $2.1B bitcoin buy — dilution risk and Feb. 5 earnings ahead

Strategy Inc (MSTR) stock rebounds after $2.1B bitcoin buy — dilution risk and Feb. 5 earnings ahead

Strategy Inc. shares rose 1.8% to $163.18 late Wednesday morning, even as bitcoin slipped below $90,000. An SEC filing showed the company bought 22,305 bitcoin for $2.13 billion last week, funded by selling about 10.4 million shares. Investors await fourth-quarter results on Feb. 5 and updates on further bitcoin buys. Strategy reported a $17.44 billion unrealized loss on digital assets for Q4.
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KLA stock price jumps 8% as chip rebound lifts KLAC — what to know before Monday

KLA stock price jumps 8% as chip rebound lifts KLAC — what to know before Monday

8 February 2026
KLA Corp shares surged 8.4% to $1,442.95 Friday, leading gains in chip-equipment stocks after Amazon announced a major increase in capital spending. About 1.6 million KLA shares traded as the PHLX semiconductor index rose 5.7%. KLA’s board declared a $1.90 quarterly dividend, payable March 3 to holders as of Feb. 17. Applied Materials and Lam Research also rallied sharply into the close.
CBA share price: Commonwealth Bank stock steadies after ASX selloff as earnings loom

CBA share price: Commonwealth Bank stock steadies after ASX selloff as earnings loom

8 February 2026
Commonwealth Bank of Australia closed Friday down 0.23% at A$158.91, outperforming a 2.03% drop in the S&P/ASX 200. Investors await CBA’s half-year results on Feb. 11 and commentary from CEO Matt Comyn. The Reserve Bank’s recent cash-rate hike to 3.85% and upcoming mortgage repricing are in focus. CBA flagged A$68 million in provisions and A$53 million in non-recurring income items.
Boeing stock jumps 2.6% to $243 — what Wall Street is watching before Monday

Boeing stock jumps 2.6% to $243 — what Wall Street is watching before Monday

8 February 2026
Boeing shares closed up 2.6% at $243.03 Friday, buoyed by reports of possible major aircraft orders from Saudi Arabia and India. India’s trade minister said a $70–80 billion Boeing deal could be signed by March. Supply-chain delays and regulatory scrutiny remain key risks. Boeing’s chief engineer sold over 10,000 shares earlier in the week.
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