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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.

Data center stocks head into MLK break as PJM power auction plan looms; Digital Realty, Vertiv rise

Data center stocks head into MLK break as PJM power auction plan looms; Digital Realty, Vertiv rise

NEW YORK, Jan 17, 2026, 13:36 (EST) — Market closed. U.S. data center stocks wrapped the week with mixed results as Washington urged PJM Interconnection to conduct an emergency power procurement auction. The goal: add new generation and push more costs onto large data center users. Digital Realty finished Friday up 1.9%, Vertiv climbed 2.5%, and Equinix saw little movement.…
17 January 2026
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Nvidia stock’s next test: Trump’s AI chip tariff meets China’s H200 roadblock

Nvidia stock’s next test: Trump’s AI chip tariff meets China’s H200 roadblock

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 13:02 EST — The market has closed. Nvidia and AMD shares face a new hurdle next week after President Donald Trump signed a proclamation slapping a 25% tariff on some advanced computing chips, including Nvidia’s H200 AI processor and AMD’s MI325X. South Korea’s trade minister noted the tariff targets “advanced chips made by Nvidia and…
17 January 2026
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Ucore Rare Metals stock jumps again as Washington’s critical-minerals push heats up — what’s next

Ucore Rare Metals stock jumps again as Washington’s critical-minerals push heats up — what’s next

Toronto, January 17, 2026, 13:19 EST — The market has closed. Ucore Rare Metals shares ended Friday’s session up 4.4% at C$9.43 on Canada’s TSX Venture Exchange, building on a 5.9% rise from Thursday. The momentum comes amid ongoing policy talk keeping rare-earth stocks active. (Investing) This shift is crucial as investors scramble to figure out which segments of the…
17 January 2026
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IonQ, Rigetti and QUBT move: what’s driving quantum computing stocks into next week

IonQ, Rigetti and QUBT move: what’s driving quantum computing stocks into next week

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 13:22 EST — Market closed. Rosenblatt Securities analyst John McPeake kicked off coverage on Rigetti Computing and Quantum Computing Inc, handing both Buy ratings, Barron’s reported. The quantum computing sector stays under the spotlight, despite ongoing skepticism about extended timelines and scant near-term revenue. “Rigetti does indeed need to get their error rates down to…
17 January 2026
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Micron stock jumps after insider buy as chip stocks brace for tariff headlines, Intel earnings

Micron stock jumps after insider buy as chip stocks brace for tariff headlines, Intel earnings

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 13:08 ET — Market closed. Micron Technology (MU.O) shares jumped on Friday after a Form 4 filing — the SEC disclosure insiders use for stock trades — showed director Teyin M. Liu bought 23,200 shares in open-market transactions. The purchases were priced around $337 a share and totaled about $7.82 million, the filing showed. (SEC)…
17 January 2026
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Taiwan says U.S. chip deal won’t hollow out its tech sector as $500B tariff pact takes shape

Taiwan says U.S. chip deal won’t hollow out its tech sector as $500B tariff pact takes shape

WASHINGTON, Jan 17, 2026, 12:56 (EST) Taiwan moved to tamp down fears its chip and tech base will be stripped out by a new trade pact with Washington, as its flagship manufacturer TSMC pushes deeper into the United States. “This is not an industrial relocation, but instead an extension and expansion of Taiwan’s technology industry,” Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun said…
17 January 2026
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Natural gas price closes at $3.10 — what traders watch before markets reopen

Natural gas price closes at $3.10 — what traders watch before markets reopen

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 13:10 (EST) — Market closed. U.S. Henry Hub natural gas futures closed Friday at $3.103 per million British thermal units (mmBtu), slipping 2.5 cents, or 0.8%, from Thursday’s finish. Leveraged ETFs tied to gas mirrored the move: ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas (BOIL) gained 1.8%, while ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas (KOLD) dropped roughly 2.0%.…
17 January 2026
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Oil stocks head into long weekend with Iran risk in focus as Exxon, Chevron earnings near

Oil stocks head into long weekend with Iran risk in focus as Exxon, Chevron earnings near

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 13:12 EST — Market closed. U.S. oil inventories edged up slightly on Friday as crude prices finished the day stronger. Investors, cautious of new geopolitical developments, prepared for the long weekend ahead. The timing is crucial. U.S. equity markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, giving energy traders a two-day stretch…
17 January 2026
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XRP price steadies near $2 after U.S. Senate crypto bill delay — what to watch next week

XRP price steadies near $2 after U.S. Senate crypto bill delay — what to watch next week

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 12:57 EST — Market closed. XRP held steady near $2.07 on Saturday, barely moving as weekend trading slowed following U.S. lawmakers’ decision to put a key crypto bill on hold. The token trades nonstop, but the real sentiment test likely awaits when Washington gets back to business. Despite a strong start to 2026 across much…
17 January 2026
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Bitcoin price holds $95,000 as U.S. crypto bill delay and ETF swings keep traders cautious

Bitcoin price holds $95,000 as U.S. crypto bill delay and ETF swings keep traders cautious

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 12:50 EST — Market closed. Bitcoin stayed above $95,000 on Saturday, climbing roughly 0.6% to $95,362, after a U.S. Senate committee postponed a key debate on crypto market regulations. The move capped a turbulent week marked by uneven ETF activity. The Senate Banking Committee canceled its planned markup session just hours after Coinbase CEO Brian…
17 January 2026
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Micron stock set for Tuesday test after $1.8 billion Taiwan fab deal

Micron stock set for Tuesday test after $1.8 billion Taiwan fab deal

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 12:43 p.m. ET — Market closed. Micron Technology revealed Saturday it has signed an exclusive letter of intent to acquire Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp’s P5 fab in Tongluo, Taiwan, for $1.8 billion in cash. The 300-millimeter (12-inch) facility spans a 300,000-square-foot cleanroom and is set to strengthen Micron’s strategic ties with PSMC. The deal is…
17 January 2026
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Silver price slips from record highs — what traders are watching next week

Silver price slips from record highs — what traders are watching next week

London, Jan 17, 2026, 17:46 GMT — Market closed Spot silver, for immediate delivery, dropped 2.9% to $89.65 an ounce on Friday, following a record high of $93.57 in the previous session. Marex analyst Edward Meir described it as “a general retreat in the commodity complex after weeks of aggressive gains, with some profit-taking.” (Reuters) The decline followed a steep…
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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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