Khadija Saeed

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

Natural gas price today jumps above $6 as U.S. freeze-offs bite — and traders eye key dates

Natural gas price today jumps above $6 as U.S. freeze-offs bite — and traders eye key dates

NYMEX February natural gas futures surged nearly 17% to about $6.20/mmBtu Monday after an Arctic blast cut Lower 48 output to a two-year low of 92.6 bcfd. The February contract gained 89% in five sessions as freeze-offs disrupted supply. U.S. gas consumption is projected to reach 156 bcfd this week, far above average. The price spike triggered outages and pipeline constraints in the East.
Bitcoin price slips near $87,000 as Strategy buys more BTC and Fed week hangs over crypto

Bitcoin price slips near $87,000 as Strategy buys more BTC and Fed week hangs over crypto

Bitcoin slipped 0.6% to $87,476 Monday after a weekend drop, with Coinbase and Strategy shares also down. Strategy disclosed buying 2,932 bitcoin for $264.1 million last week. Spot bitcoin ETFs saw $1.7 billion in outflows over five days. Over $1 billion in leveraged crypto positions were liquidated during recent volatility.
Eli Lilly stock slips in late morning trade as investors size up earnings and the obesity-pill race

Eli Lilly stock slips in late morning trade as investors size up earnings and the obesity-pill race

Eli Lilly shares slipped 0.1% to $1,062.87 in late morning trading Monday, extending last week’s decline. Investors are focused on the Feb. 4 earnings release and updates on obesity drug launches amid rising competition from Novo Nordisk. Early U.S. sales of Novo’s oral Wegovy and anticipation for Lilly’s orforglipron pill are drawing analyst attention. Legal and pricing pressures add uncertainty as both firms battle for market share.
JPMorgan stock rises as Trump targets Dimon in $5 billion suit; Fed decision next

JPMorgan stock rises as Trump targets Dimon in $5 billion suit; Fed decision next

JPMorgan shares rose 0.9% to $300.47 in late morning trading Monday as investors watched President Trump’s $5 billion lawsuit against the bank and CEO Jamie Dimon. The move came ahead of the Federal Reserve’s Jan. 27-28 meeting, where rates are expected to hold steady. Other major banks also gained. Legal analysts called Trump’s suit likely to be dismissed.
Goldman Sachs stock rises as Fed week begins and leadership moves hit the tape

Goldman Sachs stock rises as Fed week begins and leadership moves hit the tape

Goldman Sachs shares rose 0.9% to $927.04 in early Monday trading, mirroring gains across major U.S. banks. The move follows a leadership shake-up, with seven new partners joining the management committee and new global co-heads for wealth management. Investors are watching the Federal Reserve’s rate decision Wednesday and a looming U.S. government funding deadline. Wall Street indexes also advanced ahead of key tech earnings.
Alphabet Class C (GOOG) stock price today: What’s moving Google shares ahead of the Fed and earnings

Alphabet Class C (GOOG) stock price today: What’s moving Google shares ahead of the Fed and earnings

Alphabet’s Class C shares (GOOG) rose 0.9% to $331.28 in early New York trading Monday, tracking broader U.S. market gains. New legal challenges emerged as Google agreed to pay $68 million to settle claims over Google Assistant recordings, and YouTube faces court scrutiny in Los Angeles over youth mental health allegations. Investors await the Fed’s rate decision and Alphabet’s earnings on Feb. 4.
Palantir stock price today: PLTR slips as Fed week starts and Feb. 2 earnings loom

Palantir stock price today: PLTR slips as Fed week starts and Feb. 2 earnings loom

Palantir shares slipped 0.4% to $168.98 in morning trading Monday, with volume at 5.4 million and a range between $167.56 and $170.51. The company will report fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings after markets close on Feb. 2. U.S. stocks edged higher as investors awaited major tech earnings and a Federal Reserve rate decision this week.

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Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

7 February 2026
Corning shares jumped 8.3% to a record $122.16 Friday, gaining 11% over two sessions amid strong demand for AI infrastructure stocks. The move follows a $6 billion optical fiber deal with Meta and upgraded company forecasts. Shares traded as high as $122.56 and rose 0.6% after hours. COO Avery Nelson sold 1,894 shares for tax withholding, retaining 66,050.
PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

7 February 2026
PepsiCo priced €2.5 billion in euro notes across four maturities, with settlement set for Feb. 11, according to an SEC filing. The company plans to use proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repaying commercial paper. Shares closed at $170.49 Friday, up 1.8%. PepsiCo is also cutting U.S. snack prices by up to 15% after consumer pushback.
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