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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.

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)…
17 January 2026
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IonQ stock jumps nearly 7% into the long weekend — what traders are watching next

IonQ stock jumps nearly 7% into the long weekend — what traders are watching next

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 21:04 (EST) — Market closed. IonQ, Inc. shares jumped 6.8% to close at $50.80 on Friday, bouncing back from a steep decline the previous day. In after-hours trading, the stock slipped roughly 0.5%. During the session, shares fluctuated between $47.52 and $51.89, with around 23 million shares changing hands, according to stockanalysis.com. (StockAnalysis) The market…
17 January 2026
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American Express stock price closes higher as rate-cap uncertainty hangs over card issuers

American Express stock price closes higher as rate-cap uncertainty hangs over card issuers

New York, January 16, 2026, 21:10 EST — Market closed Shares of American Express Company climbed 2.1% Friday, closing at $364.79. The stock fluctuated between $357.01 and $369.26 during the session, with roughly 3.6 million shares changing hands. The advance unfolded as U.S. stocks finished almost flat ahead of the long weekend, with financials under pressure this week amid speculation…
17 January 2026
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Merck stock price slips as FDA fast-track doubts surface before MRK earnings

Merck stock price slips as FDA fast-track doubts surface before MRK earnings

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 21:08 EST — Market closed. Shares of Merck & Co (MRK.N) dipped 1.9% Friday, closing at $108.83 following a range of $108.49 to $111.19. The stock kicked off the session at $110.63 with roughly 14.9 million shares traded. The drop came as investors digested a Reuters report revealing some drugmakers’ unease over the FDA Commissioner’s…
17 January 2026
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Why Eaton stock jumped Friday: HSBC upgrade puts ETN back in focus before earnings

Why Eaton stock jumped Friday: HSBC upgrade puts ETN back in focus before earnings

New York, January 16, 2026, 20:58 EST — Market closed. Eaton Corp plc shares rose 3.1%, closing at $343.75 on Friday, boosted by an HSBC upgrade that kept the stock active despite the U.S. market holiday. Trading ranged from $335.03 to $349.51. (Nasdaq) Timing is key. U.S. stocks won’t trade Monday due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, offering investors…
17 January 2026
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Freeport-McMoRan stock dips after Friday slide as copper stays near records, earnings loom

Freeport-McMoRan stock dips after Friday slide as copper stays near records, earnings loom

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 20:59 EST — Market closed. Shares of Freeport-McMoRan Inc dropped 2.1%, closing Friday at $58.71 ahead of the long weekend. U.S. markets will remain closed Monday in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, with trading resuming Tuesday. (Reuters) Copper sits near record highs, pulling miners into the spotlight as investors wrestle with whether…
17 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Stock Market Today: Fed Holds Rates Steady as MegaCap Earnings Drive Moves
    January 29, 2026, 11:50 AM EST. On Jan. 28, 2026, the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at 3.5%-3.75%, signaling a cautiously optimistic economic outlook. The S&P 500 edged down 0.01% to 6,978.03, while the Nasdaq Composite nudged up 0.17% near record highs, driven by anticipation of tech and artificial intelligence (AI) earnings. Mega-cap stocks saw mixed results: Meta jumped over 7% after beating earnings estimates, Microsoft rose 12% despite concerns over AI spending, and Tesla climbed 2.1% post-close despite revenue declines. Industrials dipped after Badger Meter missed revenue targets. RBC reaffirmed Intuit's 'Outperform' rating, viewing recent weakness as a buying opportunity. Investors await Apple's earnings tomorrow for further insight on the AI sector's trajectory amid discussions of a potential 2026 market correction.
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