Khadija Saeed

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

GE Vernova stock price: GEV heads into Jan. 28 earnings after a Friday dip

GE Vernova stock price: GEV heads into Jan. 28 earnings after a Friday dip

GE Vernova shares closed at $657.78 Friday, down 0.6% for the day and 3.5% for the week. The company reports quarterly results Wednesday, Jan. 28, before the U.S. market opens. Investors are watching demand for gas turbines, grid equipment, and cash flow outlooks. Eric Gray will replace Mavi Zingoni as Power segment CEO, with Zingoni staying as adviser until June 30.
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

Shopify shares closed at $137.89 Friday after a volatile week, trading between $134.65 and $139.89 on volume of 9.6 million. The stock remains down 24% from its 52-week high. U.S. consumer sentiment edged up, but inflation expectations fell to 4.0%. Shopify recently announced an AI partnership with Google and expects fourth-quarter revenue growth in the mid-to-high twenties.
25 January 2026
BlackRock stock: 3 things to watch for BLK before Monday’s open

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

BlackRock shares fell 0.86% to $1,129.91 at Friday’s close amid broad financial sector declines. Analyst Mikhail Paramonov upgraded the stock to “Buy” with a $1,364 target. An insider filing showed officer J. Richard Kushel plans to sell 20,000 shares. Rick Rieder’s odds as next Fed chair rose sharply on Polymarket as speculation intensified.
25 January 2026
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

Silver jumped above $100 an ounce Friday, triggering a surge in Indian bullion futures and spot prices. MCX silver futures rose 46,838 rupees last week to 334,600 rupees per kg, while gold futures climbed 13,446 rupees to 155,963 rupees per 10 grams. Analysts warn the rally looks overheated, with profit-taking and volatility likely as India’s Feb. 1 budget approaches.
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

Intuitive Surgical shares closed at $523.99 Friday, down 0.4% after the company forecast da Vinci procedure growth of 13%–15% by 2026 and warned tariffs could pressure margins. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 19% to $2.87 billion, with adjusted earnings of $2.53 per share. The company reported over 20 million da Vinci procedures worldwide. FDA cleared new cardiac uses for its da Vinci 5 robot.
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

Abbott shares fell 10.04% Thursday, their sharpest drop since 2002, closing Friday at $107.42. Analysts cut price targets after the company reported Q4 adjusted EPS of $1.50 and warned of weak nutrition sales for “a couple quarters.” Volume spiked to 37.1 million shares. The company expects full-year 2026 adjusted EPS of $5.55 to $5.80 and plans to close its Exact Sciences acquisition in Q2.
25 January 2026
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

Boeing shares closed up 0.3% at $252.15 on Friday, as the Commerce Department reported a surge in U.S.-backed foreign contracts, including record jetliner orders for 2025. Boeing outpaced Airbus in net orders for the first time in seven years. Investors await updates on cash flow and production ahead of earnings. Labor talks at Spirit AeroSystems continue, with a vote set for January 30.
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

PepsiCo shares closed at $144.58 Friday, up 0.12%, ahead of its Feb. 3 earnings report. The company’s European concessions prospects drew attention after Coca-Cola sued Vue Entertainment over a supplier switch. About 5.9 million PepsiCo shares traded Friday, ranging from $143.06 to $144.84. Investors are watching for updates on pricing, volume, and cost-cutting efforts.
25 January 2026

Stock Market Today

Bradesco stock drops on 2026 guidance — what BBDC4 investors watch next week

Bradesco stock drops on 2026 guidance — what BBDC4 investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Bradesco’s preferred shares fell 2.55% to 20.61 reais Friday after the bank issued 2026 guidance pointing to slower growth in some areas. Fourth-quarter recurring net income rose 20.6% to 6.5 billion reais, with 2025 ROAE at 15.2%. The Ibovespa closed up 0.45%. Bradesco ADRs ended down 0.5% at $3.98 in New York.
Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

7 February 2026
Stellantis shares plunged 23.7% to $7.28 Friday after the company disclosed about €22.2 billion in charges tied to a reset of its electric-vehicle strategy and said it will skip its 2026 dividend. The automaker flagged a preliminary net loss of €19–21 billion for the second half of 2025. Shares rose 1.6% in late after-hours trading. Investors await Feb. 26 results and a May 21 Investor Day.
Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

7 February 2026
Intel shares rose 4.87% to $50.59 Friday, trailing gains by Nvidia and Broadcom as chip stocks rallied. Sources said Intel and AMD warned Chinese customers of longer waits and higher prices for some server CPUs, with Intel lead times reaching six months. Intel said China accounts for over 20% of its revenue. Investors await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
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