Khadija Saeed

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

Adobe stock slides nearly 3% as software lags into Fed decision — what’s next for ADBE

Adobe stock slides nearly 3% as software lags into Fed decision — what’s next for ADBE

Adobe shares fell 2.7% to $296.51 Tuesday, underperforming tech peers as software stocks lagged ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision and a busy earnings week. The S&P 500 hit a record, but software-focused ETFs declined, with Oracle down 4.4% and ServiceNow off 3.4%. Adobe’s next earnings report is due March 12. The Fed will announce its rate decision Wednesday.
Nebius stock price jumps nearly 8% as Nvidia-CoreWeave deal steadies AI infrastructure trade

Nebius stock price jumps nearly 8% as Nvidia-CoreWeave deal steadies AI infrastructure trade

Nebius Group N.V. shares jumped 7.6% to $98.44 Tuesday, trading on heavy volume ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision. The Dutch data center operator, which recently signed major AI infrastructure deals with Microsoft and Meta, reported a $100 million loss last quarter as it spent nearly $1 billion on capital. Nebius will report earnings around Feb. 18.
ISRG stock slips after FDA clears da Vinci 5 for heart procedures; TD Cowen starts at Buy

ISRG stock slips after FDA clears da Vinci 5 for heart procedures; TD Cowen starts at Buy

Intuitive Surgical shares fell 0.7% to $525.09 Tuesday after the FDA cleared its da Vinci 5 robot for select cardiac procedures. The S&P 500 ETF rose 0.5% and QQQ gained 0.9%. TD Cowen initiated coverage with a Buy rating and $660 target, citing potential for expanded hospital adoption. Intuitive forecasts 13–15% da Vinci procedure growth in 2026, with a 1.2% revenue hit from tariffs.
Citigroup stock price edges lower after Citi banking shake-up; lawsuit and Fed decision loom

Citigroup stock price edges lower after Citi banking shake-up; lawsuit and Fed decision loom

Citigroup named Jason Rekate and John Chirico as global chairs of corporate and investment banking Tuesday, while shares slipped 0.2% to $114.63. Marcelo Marangon and Kaleem Rizvi were appointed co-heads of corporate banking, with Marangon moving to New York and Rizvi to London. A former managing director filed a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment. Traders are watching the Fed’s rate decision due Wednesday.
27 January 2026
Starbucks stock (SBUX) slips after report flags AI inventory glitches ahead of earnings

Starbucks stock (SBUX) slips after report flags AI inventory glitches ahead of earnings

Starbucks shares fell 0.7% to $95.62 Tuesday after a Reuters report cited ongoing product shortages and problems with an AI inventory tool. The drop came as the S&P 500 rose 0.5%. Starbucks will report fiscal first-quarter earnings Wednesday morning and hold its investor day Thursday. CEO Brian Niccol’s personal jet use cap was lifted after a security review, Business Insider reported.
Gilead stock hits fresh 52-week high as Wall Street lifts targets into earnings

Gilead stock hits fresh 52-week high as Wall Street lifts targets into earnings

Gilead Sciences shares rose 1.8% to $140.24 Tuesday afternoon, hitting a 12-month high of $141.69 earlier in the session. Citi, Truist, and BMO raised price targets following upbeat analyst notes and strong momentum for the company’s HIV prevention drug Yeztugo. Investors await early February results and Gilead’s earnings, expected around Feb. 10.

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No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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