Khadija Saeed

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

Rocket Lab stock jumps on “Hungry Hippo” Neutron fairing delivery as Feb. 26 earnings loom

Rocket Lab stock jumps on “Hungry Hippo” Neutron fairing delivery as Feb. 26 earnings loom

Rocket Lab shares rose 5.7% to $85.06 Tuesday after the company announced its “Hungry Hippo” Neutron rocket fairing arrived at Wallops Island, Virginia. The stock rebounded from a nearly 10% drop the previous day. Investors remain focused on Neutron’s first-flight timeline after a recent tank rupture during testing. Rocket Lab will report earnings after markets close on Feb. 26.
GE Vernova stock price jumps 4% ahead of earnings as traders hunt for guidance

GE Vernova stock price jumps 4% ahead of earnings as traders hunt for guidance

GE Vernova shares climbed 4.1% to $693.27 by midday Tuesday, ahead of its Q4 and full-year earnings report set for Wednesday morning. Trading volume reached about 2.2 million shares, with the stock hitting an intraday high of $694.63. Analysts expect EPS of $3.03 on $10.04 billion in revenue, with wind segment sales forecast to drop nearly 29% year over year.
Texas Instruments stock price nudges up ahead of earnings as guidance comes into focus

Texas Instruments stock price nudges up ahead of earnings as guidance comes into focus

Texas Instruments shares rose 0.4% to $197.44 by midday Tuesday as investors awaited quarterly results due after the bell. Analysts expect fourth-quarter revenue near $4.43 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.28. Traders are watching for management’s outlook amid weak China auto demand and soft industrial orders. The stock remains about 11% below its 52-week high from July.
BNAI stock whipsaws again: Brand Engagement Network drops as Africa AI deal stays in focus

BNAI stock whipsaws again: Brand Engagement Network drops as Africa AI deal stays in focus

Brand Engagement Network shares fell 11% to $55.23 by midday Tuesday after volatile trading, despite the Nasdaq rising 1%. The drop followed last week’s SEC filing detailing a $2.05 million Africa licensing deal and a 25% stake in a South African entity. The company’s stock had surged on heavy volume Monday, closing at $62.08. Investors await proof of follow-on revenue and the next earnings update in late March.
Seagate stock jumps nearly 6% as Mizuho lifts target to $400 ahead of earnings

Seagate stock jumps nearly 6% as Mizuho lifts target to $400 ahead of earnings

Seagate shares jumped 5.7% to $378.59 midday Tuesday after Mizuho raised its price target to $400 ahead of the company’s fiscal Q2 results due after the close. Western Digital gained 5.5%. Options markets are pricing in a 7% post-earnings swing. Seagate will hold its investor call at 5:00 p.m. ET.
P&G stock slips after TD Cowen downgrade as Fed decision nears

P&G stock slips after TD Cowen downgrade as Fed decision nears

Procter & Gamble shares fell 0.3% to $149.00 Tuesday after TD Cowen downgraded the stock. A filing showed Chief Brand Officer Marc S. Pritchard sold 95,903 shares after exercising options. U.S. consumer confidence dropped to its lowest since 2014, raising concerns for consumer goods companies. Investors await the Federal Reserve’s policy decision Wednesday.
Abbott stock price today: ABT slips as CEO buy hits SEC filing after volatile week

Abbott stock price today: ABT slips as CEO buy hits SEC filing after volatile week

Abbott Laboratories shares fell 1.2% to $107.49 by midday Tuesday after CEO Robert Ford disclosed buying 18,800 shares at an average price of $107.13. The drop followed a weak quarterly outlook and missed revenue targets, with investors watching ongoing challenges in Abbott’s nutrition segment. Health-care stocks broadly declined after a proposed near-flat Medicare Advantage payment rate for 2027.
KLA stock jumps nearly 5% as Micron’s $24 billion Singapore plan lifts chip-equipment shares

KLA stock jumps nearly 5% as Micron’s $24 billion Singapore plan lifts chip-equipment shares

KLA shares rose 4.6% to $1,613 in midday New York trading Tuesday, tracking gains across chip-equipment makers after Micron announced a $24 billion Singapore factory. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index advanced 2.7%. Investors await the Federal Reserve’s policy decision Wednesday and KLA’s earnings report Thursday for signals on sector demand.
Cisco stock rises again as Evercore turns bullish and partner shake-up hits tape

Cisco stock rises again as Evercore turns bullish and partner shake-up hits tape

Cisco shares rose 1.5% to $78.18 Tuesday after Evercore ISI upgraded the stock to “outperform” and raised its price target to $100. The company launched a new partner program targeting AI-ready data centers. Investors are watching for Cisco’s quarterly results, expected around Feb. 11, to gauge if revenue reflects AI demand. Some incentive bonuses in the partner program will expire at the end of July 2026.
Boeing stock turns higher after earnings; 737 MAX ramp and cash flow now in focus

Boeing stock turns higher after earnings; 737 MAX ramp and cash flow now in focus

Boeing shares rose 1.5% to $252.11 after posting a fourth-quarter profit and $23.9 billion in revenue, aided by a $9.6 billion asset sale. The commercial airplanes unit lost $632 million, while defense and space lost $507 million, including a $565 million KC-46 charge. Boeing secured 1,075 gross orders in 2025, surpassing Airbus for the first time in a decade. Production of the 737 increased to 42 jets monthly, with FAA approval for 737-10 test flights.
ServiceNow stock drops nearly 3% as Jan. 28 earnings loom — what to watch next

ServiceNow stock drops nearly 3% as Jan. 28 earnings loom — what to watch next

ServiceNow shares fell 2.9% to $132.39 in late-morning New York trading Tuesday, ahead of its quarterly earnings report due Wednesday. About 4.3 million shares changed hands as the stock lagged the Nasdaq. Investors are watching for updates on subscription growth and guidance amid heightened scrutiny of U.S. interest-rate policy. The Federal Reserve concludes its meeting Wednesday, with rates expected to remain steady.

Stock Market Today

LSEG share price drops 4% in early London trade as AI fears linger and buyback rolls on

LSEG share price: London Stock Exchange Group stock braces for Monday after AI jitters and buyback move

7 February 2026
London, Feb 7, 2026, 08:20 GMT — Market closed. London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG.L) shares ended Friday at 7,502 pence, down about 1.1% on the day, with London markets shut for the weekend and set to reopen on Monday. (MarketWatch) The stock has been caught in a wider repricing of software, data and analytics names as investors question which business models benefit from the next wave of AI — and which get squeezed. “It’s a de-risking trade,” Andrew Wells, chief investment officer at SanJac Alpha, said, as he argued the AI build-out had become “too pricey.” (Reuters) LSEG also
GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

GSK share price set for Monday watch after EU clears Nucala COPD use

7 February 2026
GSK shares closed Friday up 0.83% at a 52-week high after the EU approved Nucala for certain uncontrolled COPD patients. Insider filings showed chairman Jonathan Symonds bought 2,500 shares while executive David Redfern sold 100,000. The FTSE 100 rose 0.6%. Broker ratings on GSK remained mixed.
Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

7 February 2026
Aye Finance raised Rs 454.5 crore from 19 anchor investors ahead of its Feb 9 IPO, pricing shares at the top of a Rs 122–129 range. The company’s profit fell 40% to Rs 64.3 crore in the six months to September as bad loans rose to 4.85%. The IPO values Aye at about Rs 3,200 crore, below its last private round. Major investors include Nippon Life India and Goldman Sachs funds.
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