Khadija Saeed

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

Shopify stock price holds near $138 after Friday close — what to watch before Monday

Shopify stock price holds near $138 after Friday close — what to watch before Monday

New York, January 25, 2026, 16:00 EST — The market has shut for the day. Shares of Shopify Inc ticked higher Friday, ending at $137.89 following a turbulent week for growth stocks. Investors are gearing up for a busy slate of economic data and earnings releases that might rattle markets. With U.S. markets closed over the weekend, Shopify shares head into Monday caught between shifting interest rate forecasts and a new wave of big-tech earnings that might rattle risk appetite. For SHOP, this matters—its price moves have acted more like a volatile tech name than a steady retail stock. On
BlackRock stock: 3 things to watch for BLK before Monday’s open

BlackRock stock: 3 things to watch for BLK before Monday’s open

New York, Jan 25, 2026, 15:40 EST — The market has closed. BlackRock shares slipped 0.86% to close at $1,129.91 on Friday. The stock is set to resume trading Monday as investors digest a recent analyst upgrade alongside a calendar full of macroeconomic data and earnings reports. (Yahoo Finance) Why this matters now: BlackRock’s fee base depends on assets under management — the client money it handles — which can shift rapidly with stock and bond market moves. Volatile markets can quickly alter revenue forecasts, even if the company itself remains steady. The Federal Reserve’s Jan. 27–28 meeting falls squarely
Silver breaks $100 — what it means for India’s gold rate and silver price this week

Silver breaks $100 — what it means for India’s gold rate and silver price this week

NEW DELHI, Jan 26, 2026, 02:13 IST Silver surged past $100 an ounce on Friday, extending a sharp rally that’s drawn in retail investors and technical traders, prompting some to consider taking profits. This jump has spilled over into Indian bullion markets, pushing gold and silver prices higher in both futures and spot trading. (hindi.moneycontrol.com) India’s bullion prices are crucial right now as they quickly influence jewellery costs and household saving choices, even with cautious physical buying. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for February 5 delivery closed last week at 155,963 rupees per 10 grams, climbing about
Bitcoin cracks $90K floor and slips below $88,000 ahead of Fed week

Bitcoin cracks $90K floor and slips below $88,000 ahead of Fed week

NEW YORK, Jan 25, 2026, 15:37 EST Bitcoin dipped under $88,000 on Sunday during light weekend trading, continuing a retreat seen across major cryptocurrencies. The move comes ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve meeting and a packed slate of Big Tech earnings. (CoinDesk) Traders are keeping a close eye on this, as crypto has faltered whenever markets factor in higher-for-longer interest rates. With borrowing costs elevated, leverage becomes costly and risk appetite often dries up quickly. This week arrives at a tricky moment for positioning. Major earnings reports have the power to rattle broader markets, and bitcoin tends to behave
Amgen stock price slips from record close as AMGN heads into earnings and the obesity-drug race

Amgen stock price slips from record close as AMGN heads into earnings and the obesity-drug race

New York, Jan 25, 2026, 15:31 EST — The market has closed. Amgen shares ended Friday down 0.7% at $344.75, pulling back after a run that nearly took the biotech giant to record highs ahead of the weekend. About 3.8 million shares changed hands, LSEG data shows. This matters as Amgen (AMGN.O) has turned into a popular “defensive growth” pick for certain investors—offering steady cash flows and a major potential boost from its obesity pipeline. But the upcoming catalyst could disrupt that stability. Amgen hit its record closing price of $347.07 on January 22, with the 52-week peak slightly higher
Intuitive Surgical stock price: what to watch Monday after ISRG’s 2026 da Vinci outlook and tariffs hit focus

Intuitive Surgical stock price: what to watch Monday after ISRG’s 2026 da Vinci outlook and tariffs hit focus

New York, Jan 25, 2026, 15:28 EST — Market closed. Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) shares closed Friday at $523.99, slipping roughly 0.4% following the company’s cautious growth forecast for 2026. U.S. markets will resume trading on Monday. The main question now: Is Intuitive’s forecast for procedure growth cautious, or a sign that hospital demand is genuinely slowing? “Procedure growth” measures how many surgeries use its systems, a key figure since it fuels recurring sales of instruments, accessories, and service. Leerink Partners’ Mike Kratky said the guidance “leaves room for upside,” boosting his price target to $622 from $600, while maintaining an
Abbott Laboratories stock faces a Monday test as ABT hovers near a 52-week low

Abbott Laboratories stock faces a Monday test as ABT hovers near a 52-week low

New York, January 25, 2026, 15:23 EST — Market closed Abbott Laboratories shares head into Monday weighed down, following last week’s selloff and another wave of broker price-target downgrades. Timing is crucial. Abbott, known as a defensive healthcare stock, suddenly saw its volatility spike, pushing portfolio managers to rethink their “steady compounder” stance just as the market prepares for a packed schedule of macro updates and earnings reports. Traders are now focused less on pinpointing a bottom in one session and more on whether the stock can stay above recent lows without facing another round of estimate cuts. Abbott closed
KLA stock price: KLAC steadies after choppy Friday as Jan. 29 earnings loom

KLA stock price: KLAC steadies after choppy Friday as Jan. 29 earnings loom

New York, January 25, 2026, 15:21 EST — The market has closed. KLA Corp (KLAC.O) shares ended Friday up 0.85% at $1,512.78, bouncing back from an early slide in a choppy day for chip stocks. After hours, in a quiet session, the stock slipped roughly 0.2% to $1,510.00. (StockAnalysis) KLA plays a crucial role in the chip supply chain, making its next step particularly important. It provides inspection and measurement equipment that helps chipmakers identify defects and improve “yield”—the percentage of functional chips produced from a silicon wafer. (Reuters) Wall Street wrapped up the week on edge, shaken by Intel’s
Boeing stock price steadies near $252 as earnings week opens — what investors watch next

Boeing stock price steadies near $252 as earnings week opens — what investors watch next

New York, January 25, 2026, 15:22 ET — The market has closed. Boeing (BA.N) shares ended Friday up 0.3%, closing at $252.15. This week, any brief update on cash flow or production could carry more weight than the usual daily trading. (Yahoo Finance) That’s the current situation: Boeing has the orders lined up, but investors want to see those planes actually flying off the production line and generating cash. The company is working to maintain factory output amid ongoing pressure from regulators and customers. On Friday, the U.S. Commerce Department’s International Trade Administration announced that American companies secured 121 foreign
Amphenol stock slips into earnings week: what to watch for APH after the $10.5 billion CCS deal

Amphenol stock slips into earnings week: what to watch for APH after the $10.5 billion CCS deal

New York, Jan 25, 2026, 15:32 ET — Market closed. Amphenol Corp shares closed Friday roughly 1% lower, retreating ahead of a crucial week for the connectivity firm while U.S. markets remained closed over the weekend. (StockAnalysis) Amphenol is set to release its fourth-quarter results Wednesday, and investors won’t just be focused on the headline figures. The key will be the company’s outlook for demand in 2026. The stock surged through January but remains vulnerable to shifts in sentiment tied to industrial and data-center spending. (Nasdaq) The timing is tricky. Amphenol’s fiscal year wraps up on Dec. 31, but its
PepsiCo (PEP) stock price: What to watch Monday after a quiet close and a Coke-Vue court fight

PepsiCo (PEP) stock price: What to watch Monday after a quiet close and a Coke-Vue court fight

New York, Jan 25, 2026, 15:11 EST — Market closed. PepsiCo shares ended Friday at $144.58, inching up 0.12%. With U.S. markets closed for the weekend, all eyes now turn to the company’s earnings report due in early February. (Investing.com) The company plans to release its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on Feb. 3, along with its annual report, followed by a live Q&A session that same morning. “We are announcing our plans and initiatives that aim to accelerate organic revenue growth,” CEO Ramon Laguarta said in a December update. Elliott partner Marc Steinberg highlighted “the urgency” displayed by management.
Disney stock slips into the weekend as CEO search and Feb. 2 results loom for DIS

Disney stock slips into the weekend as CEO search and Feb. 2 results loom for DIS

New York, January 25, 2026, 15:09 (ET) — The market has closed. Walt Disney shares dropped 2% on Friday, ending the day at $110.98. The stock fluctuated between $110.57 and $113.00, with roughly 10.8 million shares traded, as concerns over leadership resurfaced heading into the weekend. As U.S. markets reopen Monday, investors face two key events that could shake stocks: the CEO transition and an earnings report due in early February. The urgency is clear. Disney’s incoming CEO faces the challenge of managing theme parks, a revamped streaming approach, and changes at ESPN—all while Wall Street demands quarterly results. The

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Nebius (NBIS) stock jumps 16% into weekend as AI trade whipsaws; earnings next week in focus

Nebius (NBIS) stock jumps 16% into weekend as AI trade whipsaws; earnings next week in focus

7 February 2026
Nebius shares jumped 16.6% to $86.10 on Friday, rebounding from a 10.3% drop Thursday. The company will report fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results before the market opens on Feb. 12. U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week after a delay from a government shutdown. Recent swings in Nebius stock followed volatility in AI-linked tech names after Alphabet’s spending update.
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