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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.

Broadcom stock jumps into long weekend as AVGO rebounds; Intel earnings and China VMware fallout in focus

Broadcom stock jumps into long weekend as AVGO rebounds; Intel earnings and China VMware fallout in focus

NEW YORK, Jan 17, 2026, 09:37 (EST) — Market closed. Broadcom Inc shares (AVGO.O) closed Friday roughly 2.6% higher at $351.71, having fluctuated between $344.27 and $354.30 during the session. With U.S. markets now closed for the weekend, chip stocks have regained their momentum. U.S. stocks closed almost unchanged after a volatile day, while semiconductors showed strength. The Philadelphia SE…
17 January 2026
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Microsoft stock price: MSFT faces Musk’s $134 billion claim ahead of Jan. 28 earnings

Microsoft stock price: MSFT faces Musk’s $134 billion claim ahead of Jan. 28 earnings

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 09:35 EST — Market closed. Microsoft (MSFT) shares are heading into next week with a new legal cloud looming. Elon Musk claims he’s after as much as $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft over what he calls “wrongful gains.” Musk told a federal court that OpenAI made between $65.5 billion and $109.4 billion, while Microsoft…
17 January 2026
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Amazon stock: AMZN holds $239 after AWS rolls out Europe “sovereign cloud” — what to watch Tuesday

Amazon stock: AMZN holds $239 after AWS rolls out Europe “sovereign cloud” — what to watch Tuesday

NEW YORK, Jan 17, 2026, 09:37 EST — Market closed. Amazon.com shares climbed 0.4% to close Friday at $239.12, edging up ahead of the long weekend when U.S. markets will be closed on Monday. The shift is small, yet the spotlight remains intense. Investors repeatedly ask: will Amazon’s costly investments in cloud and connectivity deliver consistent growth without sparking fresh…
17 January 2026
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Google stock (GOOG) heads into a long weekend after fresh antitrust filing — what to watch next

Google stock (GOOG) heads into a long weekend after fresh antitrust filing — what to watch next

New York, Jan 17, 2026, 09:35 EST — Market closed. On Friday, Google requested a U.S. judge to halt a data-sharing order tied to its search antitrust case, arguing against handing over data to rivals — including generative AI companies like OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT — during its appeal, court documents revealed. Alphabet’s Class C shares (GOOG) dropped $2.79,…
17 January 2026
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Nvidia stock tumbles into long weekend after China blocks H200 chip shipments

Nvidia stock tumbles into long weekend after China blocks H200 chip shipments

New York, January 17, 2026, 09:44 EST — Market closed. Nvidia shares slipped 0.44% to close at $186.23 on Friday following reports that Chinese customs blocked shipments of the company’s H200 AI processors. This move reportedly forced parts suppliers to halt production. (Reuters) The flare-up is significant since Washington recently opened a limited channel for H200 sales to China, intending…
17 January 2026
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Apple stock slides into earnings: why AAPL traders brace for a bumpier week

Apple stock slides into earnings: why AAPL traders brace for a bumpier week

New York, January 17, 2026, 09:36 EST — Market closed. Apple shares dipped on Friday as investors head into a holiday-shortened week, with the iPhone maker’s earnings report looming in under two weeks. Apple slipped 1.1% to finish at $255.53 on Friday, putting its market cap near $3.0 trillion. That’s significant since U.S. stocks have been trapped in a tight…
17 January 2026
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Saudi Aramco stock faces Sunday test after oil’s 4% drop — here’s what matters next

Saudi Aramco stock faces Sunday test after oil’s 4% drop — here’s what matters next

Riyadh, Jan 17, 2026, 17:38 AST — The market has closed. Key points: Shares of Saudi Arabian Oil Co. are slipping ahead of the next session on the Saudi Exchange, weighed down by a late-week retreat. Oil prices and fresh developments from the Middle East are once again driving market sentiment. Aramco, Saudi Arabia’s largest listed firm and a major…
17 January 2026
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Coca-Cola stock price flatlines into long weekend as KO traders eye Feb. 10 earnings

Coca-Cola stock price flatlines into long weekend as KO traders eye Feb. 10 earnings

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 21:30 EST — Markets have closed for the day. The Coca-Cola Company’s shares closed Friday nearly unchanged, then dipped a bit in after-hours trading following a steeper drop the previous day. The stock finished at $70.44 and was last seen trading around $70.38 post-close. (Yahoo Finance) The timing is key since U.S. markets will stay…
17 January 2026
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P&G stock near $145: UBS flags guidance risk as Procter & Gamble earnings loom

P&G stock near $145: UBS flags guidance risk as Procter & Gamble earnings loom

NEW YORK, January 16, 2026, 21:34 ET — The market has closed. Procter & Gamble shares finished Friday mostly flat as UBS stuck with its buy rating. The firm flagged that P&G might lower the upper range of its full-year organic revenue forecast when it releases earnings next week. (Investing) The setup is key as traders approach a long weekend…
17 January 2026
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Home Depot stock: investor push over surveillance data puts HD back in focus ahead of earnings

Home Depot stock: investor push over surveillance data puts HD back in focus ahead of earnings

New York, January 16, 2026, 21:15 ET — Market closed Shares of Home Depot (HD.N) ticked up, closing at $380.17 on Friday. The move came as investors pushed the retailer to reassess its deal with surveillance company Flock Safety and clarify how store data is collected and shared with law enforcement. (Businessinsider) Traders face a tricky timing issue as U.S.…
17 January 2026
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Caterpillar stock barely budges as CAT sets Jan. 29 earnings and rolls out a key leadership change

Caterpillar stock barely budges as CAT sets Jan. 29 earnings and rolls out a key leadership change

New York, January 16, 2026, 21:21 EST — The market has closed. Caterpillar shares edged down on Friday, slipping about 0.1% to close at $646.89. Investors digested an upcoming earnings report and news of a top executive shuffle at the heavy equipment giant. The updates arrive as the market shifts focus beyond early January’s initial trading surge. For Caterpillar, they…
17 January 2026
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SoFi stock slips into holiday-shortened week as earnings, credit-rate talk loom

SoFi stock slips into holiday-shortened week as earnings, credit-rate talk loom

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 21:20 EST — Market closed SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI) shares dropped 1.2% to $26.13 on Friday, marking their third consecutive day of declines. (SoFi Investors) The timing is key. U.S. markets will be shut Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and investors wasted no time adjusting consumer-lending stocks in response to policy news. (Reuters)…
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Stock Market Today

  • AI Bubble Warning: Microsoft Stock Decline Signals Investor Caution
    January 29, 2026, 8:48 AM EST. Investor Gordon warns of a planet-sized bubble forming around artificial intelligence (AI), highlighted by the recent slump in Microsoft stock. The drop in Microsoft shares, a key player in AI development, signals growing skepticism about the sector's valuation. Analysts note that sky-high expectations for AI advancements may not fully justify current prices, suggesting caution for investors. This cautionary perspective emerges amid mounting enthusiasm and heavy investment inflows into AI companies, stirring fears of an overheated market. Gordon's remarks underscore the need for scrutiny in AI's rapid growth phase, reminding investors of potential volatility ahead.
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