Today: 9 March 2026

Khadija Saeed

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

Citigroup stock edges higher as harassment lawsuit hits headlines ahead of Fed meeting

Citigroup stock edges higher as harassment lawsuit hits headlines ahead of Fed meeting

Citigroup shares closed up 0.9% at $114.65 Monday, edging higher after hours despite news of a lawsuit alleging mishandled sexual harassment claims by a former managing director. The suit names Andy Sieg, head of Citi’s wealth division; Citi called the allegations “absolutely meritless.” The stock’s move tracked gains in other major banks ahead of a key Federal Reserve meeting starting Tuesday.
27 January 2026
Uber stock slips as NYC forces 10% tip prompt on Uber Eats orders; focus turns to Feb. 4 earnings

Uber stock slips as NYC forces 10% tip prompt on Uber Eats orders; focus turns to Feb. 4 earnings

Uber shares fell 0.4% to $81.98 Monday after New York City’s new tipping rules for delivery apps took effect. DoorDash, Uber, and Instacart failed to block the regulations in court and plan to appeal. The rules require a tip prompt at checkout and ban hidden or delayed tipping options. Investors await Uber’s Feb. 4 earnings for signs of regulatory impact on delivery demand and costs.
Gilead (GILD) stock hits fresh 52-week high as new analyst targets and CEO sale filing land

Gilead (GILD) stock hits fresh 52-week high as new analyst targets and CEO sale filing land

Gilead Sciences shares closed at a 52-week high of $137.78 on Monday, up 1.36% for a fourth straight gain. CEO Daniel O’Day sold $15.6 million in stock under a pre-set plan, according to an SEC filing. BMO and UBS raised their price targets, citing momentum in HIV drugs and new coverage for Yeztugo. Trading volume exceeded normal levels as the stock outperformed major pharma peers.
Meta stock pops on a fresh $900 bull call as earnings near — here’s what investors are watching

Meta stock pops on a fresh $900 bull call as earnings near — here’s what investors are watching

Meta shares rose about 2% Monday after Rothschild & Co Redburn upgraded the stock to “buy” and raised its price target to $900 ahead of earnings. Bank of America kept its buy rating and $810 target, projecting Meta will top Q4 estimates. Investors are focusing on Meta’s 2026 AI spending guidance, with capital expenditures expected to reach $117 billion. Meta reports results after Wednesday’s close.
AbbVie stock price closes higher; what to watch next for ABBV ahead of Fed week and earnings

AbbVie stock price closes higher; what to watch next for ABBV ahead of Fed week and earnings

AbbVie shares closed up 0.7% at $220.77 on Monday, moving with broader Wall Street gains ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision and major tech earnings. The company will report full-year and Q4 results before the market opens on Feb. 4. AbbVie recently signed a $650 million cancer drug licensing deal with RemeGen and faces investor scrutiny over its post-Humira growth strategy.
Zoom stock jumps as Baird spots a “hidden gem” Anthropic stake worth up to $4 billion

Zoom stock jumps as Baird spots a “hidden gem” Anthropic stake worth up to $4 billion

Zoom shares rose about 11% Monday after a Baird analyst estimated the company’s early stake in Anthropic could be worth $2 billion to $4 billion if the AI startup reaches a $350 billion valuation. Zoom previously disclosed spending $51 million on private equity investments in early 2023 but has not detailed its Anthropic holdings.
Chevron stock price ticks up after Winter Storm Fern disrupts U.S. output — what to watch next

Chevron stock price ticks up after Winter Storm Fern disrupts U.S. output — what to watch next

Chevron shares rose 0.4% to $167.50 Monday, near a 52-week high, after a winter storm cut U.S. crude output by up to 2 million barrels per day, with the Permian Basin hit hardest. U.S. natural gas prices jumped to a three-year high as freezing weather disrupted production. Chevron reported frozen hatches at its Midland, Texas site. The company also faces up to $4 billion in liabilities after losing an arbitration case in Kazakhstan.
27 January 2026
Amphenol stock price closes up 3% near a 52-week high as earnings loom

Amphenol stock price closes up 3% near a 52-week high as earnings loom

Amphenol Corp shares rose 3% to $155.56 Monday, nearing a 52-week high, on volume topping 10.5 million. The company reports fourth-quarter results Wednesday, with investors watching for updates on demand in data-center, industrial, and automotive markets. Amphenol previously projected Q4 sales of $6.0–$6.1 billion and adjusted EPS of 89–91 cents. The broader market also closed higher.
Salesforce stock price ticks up as CRM flags $5.6B U.S. Army contract; investors look to earnings

Salesforce stock price ticks up as CRM flags $5.6B U.S. Army contract; investors look to earnings

Salesforce said it secured a $5.6 billion, 10-year contract vehicle with the U.S. Army to expand access to its data and cloud technology. The agreement is indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, with revenue dependent on Army task orders. Salesforce shares closed up 0.6% at $229.40 Monday. Investors await the Feb. 25 earnings report for details on contract impact.
Arista Networks stock jumps 5% as Fed week puts AI data-center plays back in focus

Arista Networks stock jumps 5% as Fed week puts AI data-center plays back in focus

Arista Networks shares rose 5.4% to $143.72 Monday, valuing the company at about $183 billion. Trading volume reached 10.7 million shares amid anticipation of the Feb. 12 earnings release. The stock moved between $135.55 and $146.40 during the session. Broader markets gained ahead of a Federal Reserve decision and major tech earnings.
Capital One stock closes higher near $220 as Fed week looms — what COF traders watch nextCapital OneCapital One stock closes higher near $220 as Fed week looms — what COF traders watch next

Capital One stock closes higher near $220 as Fed week looms — what COF traders watch nextCapital OneCapital One stock closes higher near $220 as Fed week looms — what COF traders watch next

Capital One shares rose 1.3% to $220.18 Monday, outperforming major bank stocks ahead of the Fed’s Jan. 27-28 meeting. Trading volume reached 7.3 million, above average. The move follows last week’s $5.15 billion Brex acquisition announcement and a 54% jump in quarterly net interest income. Analysts cited risks from deal costs and possible U.S. credit-card rate caps.
Home Depot stock closes higher after AI tool rollout for contractors as Fed decision, earnings loom

Home Depot stock closes higher after AI tool rollout for contractors as Fed decision, earnings loom

Home Depot shares rose 0.7% to $386.53 Monday after the company launched an AI tool to help contractors build project shopping lists faster. The “Material List Builder AI” is free for Pro Xtra members and integrates with Home Depot’s Project Planning tool. Investors are watching for signs of steady demand from professional customers as the company prepares to report fourth-quarter earnings on Feb. 24.
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