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Khadija Saeed

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

Novo Nordisk stock rallies: Wegovy pill scripts and UK higher-dose nod put NOVO-B back in play

Novo Nordisk stock rallies: Wegovy pill scripts and UK higher-dose nod put NOVO-B back in play

Copenhagen, January 17, 2026, 21:05 CET — The market has closed. Shares of Novo Nordisk A/S Class B jumped 6.5%, finishing Friday at 388.9 Danish crowns. The late-week surge put the stock in a stronger position ahead of Monday’s market open. Trading volume hit roughly 13.9 million shares amid a session that shifted alongside the news cycle. (Investing) This move…
17 January 2026
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Hermes stock slips with luxury sector — what investors watch before Paris opens again

Hermes stock slips with luxury sector — what investors watch before Paris opens again

Paris, January 17, 2026, 21:04 CET — The market has now closed. Hermès International shares closed Friday down 2.06% at 2,190 euros, extending a late-week slide for European luxury stocks ahead of the Paris market’s weekend break. (MarketWatch) Timing is crucial. Luxury stocks have drawn heavy interest since January, and investors are heading into a period where broker updates and…
17 January 2026
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China Construction Bank A-shares slip — what matters before China’s big data dump and rate signals

China Construction Bank A-shares slip — what matters before China’s big data dump and rate signals

Shanghai, Jan 18, 2026, 04:03 GMT+8 — Market closed. China Construction Bank’s Class A shares on the Shanghai exchange slipped in the final session. The next catalyst is likely to be policy-driven rather than market action. The stock offers a glimpse into China’s credit cycle. When concerns flare over growth, property, and funding costs, large state banks usually feel the…
17 January 2026
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Philip Morris stock price closes higher after $20B U.S. investment filing — what PM investors watch next

Philip Morris stock price closes higher after $20B U.S. investment filing — what PM investors watch next

New York, January 17, 2026, 14:48 (EST) — Market closed. Philip Morris International (PM.N) shares edged up 0.6% on Friday, finishing at $173.62. The stock fluctuated between $170.76 and $174.24 during the session, with roughly 5.1 million shares traded. The stock’s movement reflects ongoing debate over how much of Philip Morris’ growth hinges on the U.S. market and the pace…
17 January 2026
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Utilities stocks wobble after PJM emergency auction push; XLU dips as Constellation, Vistra sink

Utilities stocks wobble after PJM emergency auction push; XLU dips as Constellation, Vistra sink

NEW YORK, January 17, 2026, 14:44 EST — Market closed U.S. utility stocks closed the week in the red, with the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) slipping 0.5% to $43.39 on Friday. Constellation Energy took a sharp hit, dropping roughly 9.8%, while Vistra fell about 7.4%, heavy losses that dragged the sector down into the final bell. (Barchart) The…
17 January 2026
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Real Estate Stocks Jump Into Holiday Week: XLRE, VNQ Hold Up Despite Yield Pop

Real Estate Stocks Jump Into Holiday Week: XLRE, VNQ Hold Up Despite Yield Pop

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 14:41 EST — Market closed. U.S. real estate stocks climbed late in the week despite rising interest rates. The Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLRE) closed Friday up 1.2% at $42.21. Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) also advanced 1.2%, finishing at $92.62, while iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF (IYR) added 1.3% to end at…
17 January 2026
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Energy Stocks Head Into MLK Break as Oil Firms Up — What Traders Watch Next

Energy Stocks Head Into MLK Break as Oil Firms Up — What Traders Watch Next

New York, January 17, 2026, 14:27 EST — Market closed. U.S. energy shares edged up on Friday, with the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) finishing at $47.69, a modest gain of 0.17%. (StockAnalysis) The timing is crucial since U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, extending the break between Friday’s close and Tuesday’s reopening.…
17 January 2026
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Basic materials stocks face a copper reality check after the long weekend as XLB slips

Basic materials stocks face a copper reality check after the long weekend as XLB slips

cNEW YORK, Jan 17, 2026, 14:40 ET — Market closed. Basic materials stocks slipped to finish the week, with the Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) dropping 0.6% on Friday. The S&P 500 Materials sector index also edged lower, falling 0.44%. (Investing) This shift is significant since the sector has heavily relied on copper’s rally, which just faltered. Prices slipped…
17 January 2026
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Healthcare stocks slide into long weekend as XLV drops; J&J earnings loom

Healthcare stocks slide into long weekend as XLV drops; J&J earnings loom

NEW YORK, January 17, 2026, 14:16 EST — The market has closed. U.S. healthcare stocks wrapped up the week as the S&P 500’s weakest sector, with the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) slipping 0.8% on Friday to $155.74. Anthony Saglimbene, chief market strategist at Ameriprise Financial, noted that “most investors will take that as a win,” given the…
17 January 2026
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Amazon’s Europe-only AWS cloud launch puts cloud computing stocks in focus before Tuesday’s open

Amazon’s Europe-only AWS cloud launch puts cloud computing stocks in focus before Tuesday’s open

NEW YORK, Jan 17, 2026, 13:45 EST — Market closed Cloud computing stocks enter the extended U.S. weekend under fresh scrutiny after Amazon’s AWS rolled out a cloud service based solely in Europe. The move targets clients worried about data access and legal jurisdiction. (Reuters) The term “sovereign cloud” — which refers to keeping data and control within a given…
17 January 2026
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Communication Services stocks slide into long weekend: Netflix earnings, Google court fight in focus

Communication Services stocks slide into long weekend: Netflix earnings, Google court fight in focus

NEW YORK, Jan 17, 2026, 14:08 EST — Market closed. Communication services stocks closed the week weaker, as the Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF fell 0.9% on Friday to $115.17. The ETF has slipped roughly 2.3% over the last five sessions, marking a fifth consecutive daily drop. (StockAnalysis) XLC is an ETF that tracks the communication services sector of…
17 January 2026
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JPMorgan lawsuit threat and credit-card cap: what to watch in U.S. financial stocks next week

JPMorgan lawsuit threat and credit-card cap: what to watch in U.S. financial stocks next week

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 13:54 EST — Market closed. JPMorgan Chase and the broader U.S. financial sector face a tense long weekend after President Donald Trump announced plans to sue the bank, alleging it “debanked” him. Trump also denied ever offering JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon the Federal Reserve chair position, contradicting a report from earlier this week. (Reuters) The…
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Stock Market Today

  • Raymond James Financial (RJF) Shares Seen as Undervalued Amid AI Investment
    January 29, 2026, 5:29 AM EST. Raymond James Financial's (RJF) shares closed at $168.31, trading below a fair value estimate of $182.82, suggesting potential undervaluation. The stock showed a 6.49% gain over 90 days despite recent short-term pullbacks, underpinned by solid total shareholder returns. The firm is investing in artificial intelligence, appointing a Chief AI Officer to boost operational efficiency and client service, which may improve net margins over time. However, risks include possible cooling in capital markets and increased tech expenses that could pressure margins before benefits materialize. Analysts highlight a roughly 25% intrinsic discount, presenting a debate on whether current prices reflect growth prospects. Investors are advised to consider these fundamentals alongside market dynamics and compare with other sectors like healthcare.
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