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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.

Boeing stock price ends flat as Spirit union vote and earnings set the next tests

Boeing stock price ends flat as Spirit union vote and earnings set the next tests

New York, January 16, 2026, 20:51 EST — The market has closed for the day. Boeing Co shares ended Friday mostly flat, with investors weighing a tentative labor deal for former Spirit AeroSystems employees alongside a handful of upcoming dates that might impact the stock. The day closed with Boeing down just 0.02%, at $247.68. The labor pact is crucial,…
17 January 2026
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Why Qualcomm (QCOM) stock slipped before the long weekend — dividend, board exit, tariffs

Why Qualcomm (QCOM) stock slipped before the long weekend — dividend, board exit, tariffs

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 20:51 EST — Market closed QUALCOMM Incorporated shares dropped 1.2% on Friday, closing at $159.42, having fluctuated between $159.22 and $162.49 during the session. The move came after a volatile week for U.S. stocks, just before the market closes Monday for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. “Historically the middle part of January tends to…
17 January 2026
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Verizon stock falls ahead of Frontier close after $20 outage credit grabs attention

Verizon stock falls ahead of Frontier close after $20 outage credit grabs attention

New York, January 16, 2026, 20:51 EST — The market has closed. Shares of Verizon Communications dropped 1.14% on Friday, ending the session at $38.91 after a volatile week marked by two major company announcements. In after-hours trading, the stock edged up roughly 0.3%. (Yahoo Finance) Timing is the key issue now. Verizon aims to finalize its Frontier Communications acquisition…
17 January 2026
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Applied Digital (APLD) stock jumps 6% as CEO sale filing and new president move hit tape — what to watch next

Applied Digital (APLD) stock jumps 6% as CEO sale filing and new president move hit tape — what to watch next

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 20:50 (EST) — Market closed. Applied Digital shares climbed roughly 6.1% on Friday, finishing at $37.40. Throughout the session, the stock moved between $34.58 and $37.52, with around 31.8 million shares traded. The Dallas-based firm finds itself at the heart of a bustling trade: power, data centers, and the infrastructure fueling AI workloads. Leadership changes…
17 January 2026
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Reddit stock in focus: Earnings date set for Feb. 5 after ad-check jitters hit RDDT

Reddit stock in focus: Earnings date set for Feb. 5 after ad-check jitters hit RDDT

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 20:50 EST — Market closed. Reddit announced it will release its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings after the market closes on Feb. 5. The report marks the next key moment for a stock that’s seen volatile swings amid changing sentiment around its advertising business. (Reddit Investor Relations) Reddit shares closed Friday at $228.75 and climbed…
17 January 2026
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CrowdStrike stock price: CRWD holds near $454 as China ban chatter and a court win hang over the trade

CrowdStrike stock price: CRWD holds near $454 as China ban chatter and a court win hang over the trade

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 7:57 PM EST — After-hours CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. shares (CRWD.O) edged down 0.2% on Friday to $453.88, holding steady in light after-hours trading. The stock is back in the spotlight next week for two contrasting reasons: China’s reported plan to restrict foreign cybersecurity software, and a U.S. court decision dismissing an investor lawsuit related to…
17 January 2026
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Talen Energy stock whipsaws after $3.45 billion gas-plant deal as PJM power rules shift

Talen Energy stock whipsaws after $3.45 billion gas-plant deal as PJM power rules shift

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 19:56 EST — After-hours Talen Energy Corp (TLN) shares ended Friday down $47.36, or 11.3%, closing at $371.66 after swinging between $366.22 and $425.85. The shift happens as Washington presses PJM Interconnection, the largest U.S. power grid, to speed up solutions amid rising electricity demand driven by data centers. The White House called on PJM…
17 January 2026
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Chevron stock price: Venezuela license shift and Leviathan expansion put CVX in focus after the close

Chevron stock price: Venezuela license shift and Leviathan expansion put CVX in focus after the close

New York, January 16, 2026, 20:04 EST — The market has closed. Shares of Chevron Corporation ticked up 0.1% to $166.26 at Friday’s close after U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced that Washington is pushing “as fast as it can” to broaden Chevron’s license to operate in Venezuela. Under the new terms, Chevron would be allowed to pay the Venezuelan…
17 January 2026
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U.S. Mint pulls silver collectible coins from sale as prices surge past $90 — what buyers should watch

U.S. Mint pulls silver collectible coins from sale as prices surge past $90 — what buyers should watch

WASHINGTON, Jan 16, 2026, 20:24 EST The U.S. Mint has pulled certain silver numismatic (collectible) items from the market temporarily as it reassesses pricing, pointing to “rapidly rising metal costs,” a notice flagged in an FXStreet analysis shows. Fxstreet The move comes as the market shows signs of nervousness. Silver’s recent rally has attracted new retail investors, while sudden price…
17 January 2026
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Lumentum stock sinks 5.5% Friday as Barclays lifts target; what to watch next week

Lumentum stock sinks 5.5% Friday as Barclays lifts target; what to watch next week

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 20:06 EST — Market closed. Lumentum Holdings Inc (LITE.O) shares ended Friday down 5.6%, closing at $324.25. The stock gyrated between $317.44 and $354.00 during a volatile session. The pullback is significant since Lumentum serves as a high-beta proxy for optical gear spending, reacting sharply to even minor triggers—whether an analyst note, a conference headline,…
17 January 2026
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Pfizer stock slips into long weekend as PFE investors line up earnings, dividend dates

Pfizer stock slips into long weekend as PFE investors line up earnings, dividend dates

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 20:21 EST — Market closed. Pfizer shares slipped 0.9% to close at $25.65 on Friday, just ahead of the U.S. market’s long weekend. Trading volume hit roughly 58 million shares. (MarketScreener) The tape will be silent Monday as U.S. exchanges shut down for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Trading resumes Tuesday’s regular session. (New York…
17 January 2026
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D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock closes higher as insider sales filings surface ahead of holiday week

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock closes higher as insider sales filings surface ahead of holiday week

New York, January 16, 2026, 20:27 EST — Markets are closed. Shares of D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) edged up 0.5% to $28.83 Friday, after fluctuating between $30.12 and $28.29 on roughly 40.6 million shares traded. Insider filings revealed CEO Alan Baratz offloaded 35,013 shares and CFO John Markovich sold 9,179 shares to cover tax withholding on vested stock awards. Chief…
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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