Today: 10 March 2026

Khadija Saeed

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

Dow Jones today: Apple, Cisco lift the index as Fed decision and Big Tech earnings loom

Dow Jones today: Apple, Cisco lift the index as Fed decision and Big Tech earnings loom

The Dow Jones rose 0.6% to 49,403 Monday afternoon, led by Apple and Cisco, while UnitedHealth and 3M lagged. Gold and silver hit new records as the dollar weakened. The Federal Reserve begins a two-day meeting Tuesday, with rates expected to hold steady. Investors await earnings from major tech firms and the Fed’s decision Wednesday.
Booz Allen stock drops nearly 10% after U.S. Treasury cancels all contracts in data-leak fallout

Booz Allen stock drops nearly 10% after U.S. Treasury cancels all contracts in data-leak fallout

Booz Allen Hamilton shares fell nearly 10% after the U.S. Treasury canceled all contracts with the firm, citing failures in protecting taxpayer data linked to the IRS leak by former contractor Charles Littlejohn. Treasury said 31 contracts worth $4.8 million annually were cut. Other federal contractors also saw share declines. Booz Allen relies on government work for 98% of its revenue.
26 January 2026
Morgan Stanley stock price rises as traders brace for Fed decision and policy risk

Morgan Stanley stock price rises as traders brace for Fed decision and policy risk

Morgan Stanley shares rose 1.5% to $181.61 in early afternoon trading Monday, outpacing major U.S. banking peers. Investors are awaiting Wednesday’s Federal Reserve policy decision and monitoring political moves in Washington, including a lawsuit against JPMorgan and proposed credit card rate caps. The Fed is expected to keep rates steady amid scrutiny of Chair Jerome Powell.
Silver price today: XAG/USD jumps near $115 as tariff risks and a soft dollar fuel the run

Silver price today: XAG/USD jumps near $115 as tariff risks and a soft dollar fuel the run

Spot silver surged 11.45% to $114.76 an ounce by early afternoon in New York, after trading as high as $117.73. Investors moved into precious metals amid tariff threats and currency volatility, pushing silver-linked stocks and ETFs sharply higher. The gold/silver ratio dropped to 46.36. Analysts warned of possible profit-taking as the market awaits Wednesday’s Federal Reserve decision.
Johnson & Johnson stock is nudging higher — here’s what traders are watching this week

Johnson & Johnson stock is nudging higher — here’s what traders are watching this week

Johnson & Johnson shares rose 0.4% to $221.01 Monday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s Jan. 28 decision and major tech earnings. The company projected 2026 adjusted earnings per share of $11.43–$11.63 and sales up to $101 billion. A court-appointed special master recommended allowing expert testimony that J&J’s talc caused ovarian cancer, raising the risk of federal trials. J&J denies the allegations.
26 January 2026
Thermo Fisher Scientific stock rises toward $631 as TMO heads into Jan. 29 earnings

Thermo Fisher Scientific stock rises toward $631 as TMO heads into Jan. 29 earnings

Thermo Fisher shares rose 0.8% to $631.24 by midday Monday in New York, rebounding from an early dip ahead of Thursday’s earnings report and 2026 outlook. Options markets point to an expected 4% swing after results. Analysts forecast Q4 earnings of $6.43 per share, up from $6.10 a year ago. The company will hold its earnings call at 8:30 a.m. ET on Jan. 29.
Costco stock price slips in midday trade as investors eye Fed decision and next Costco sales update

Costco stock price slips in midday trade as investors eye Fed decision and next Costco sales update

Costco shares fell 0.6% to $977.43 by midday Monday, even as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq edged higher ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision and major tech earnings. Target dropped nearly 4%, leading retail decliners, while Walmart slipped 0.3%. Investors are watching for the Fed’s policy statement Wednesday and Costco’s January sales report due Feb. 4.
Gilead stock ticks up after BMO lifts target to $150, flags Yeztugo coverage gains

Gilead stock ticks up after BMO lifts target to $150, flags Yeztugo coverage gains

Gilead Sciences shares rose 0.9% to $137.21 midday Monday after BMO Capital Markets raised its price target to $150, citing expanded insurance coverage for Yeztugo, Gilead’s new HIV prevention shot. CVS confirmed coverage starting Jan. 1, pushing overall insurer coverage above 80%. Gilead says it has already met its 2025 Yeztugo sales target of $150 million. Investors await Gilead’s earnings report, expected Feb. 10.
26 January 2026
Boeing stock price today: BA slips as investors brace for earnings and 737 MAX clues

Boeing stock price today: BA slips as investors brace for earnings and 737 MAX clues

Boeing shares fell 0.6% to $250.53 in midday trading Monday ahead of Tuesday’s fourth-quarter results. Investors are focused on 737 production rates, cash flow, and certification delays, with Boeing aiming to boost output beyond 38 jets a month. FAA approval for the MAX 7 and MAX 10 remains pending due to engine de-icing issues. Boeing reported 160 commercial deliveries in the fourth quarter, pending final results.
Applied Digital stock price today: APLD swings as Delta Forge AI data center plans stay in focus

Applied Digital stock price today: APLD swings as Delta Forge AI data center plans stay in focus

Applied Digital shares climbed 1% to $38.05 midday Monday after volatile trading between $41.59 and $36.78. Investors are watching for the February disclosure of the Delta Forge 1 “AI Factory” site and any customer lease signings. The company broke ground on the 430-megawatt campus last week but has not named a tenant. Trading volume topped 32 million shares.
Intuit stock today: INTU edges up on Checkr partnership as tax season opens

Intuit stock today: INTU edges up on Checkr partnership as tax season opens

Intuit announced a multi-year partnership with Checkr to add background checks to QuickBooks Online Payroll and Intuit Enterprise Suite. INTU shares rose 0.2% to $565.36 by midday, trailing the S&P 500’s 0.6% gain. The move comes as tax season opens and investors await Intuit’s Q2 results at month’s end. Intuit reported $3.9 billion in revenue last quarter, up 18% year-over-year.
26 January 2026
Robinhood (HOOD) stock inches higher as Fed week kicks off; Feb. 10 earnings loom

Robinhood (HOOD) stock inches higher as Fed week kicks off; Feb. 10 earnings loom

Robinhood shares rose 0.8% to $107.88 by midday Monday after an early drop, trading between $104.85 and $108.47 on volume of 7 million. Peers were mixed, with Coinbase down 1.7% and Schwab up 1%. Investors are watching the Fed’s Wednesday rate decision and Robinhood’s Feb. 10 earnings. Robinhood’s joint venture with Susquehanna closed its purchase of 90% of MIAXdx last week.
SLB stock price today: Venezuela repair talks lift shares as OPEC+ meeting nears

SLB stock price today: Venezuela repair talks lift shares as OPEC+ meeting nears

SLB rose 1.4% to $49.86 by midday Monday after reports of U.S. talks to boost Venezuelan oil output, potentially involving SLB and rivals. Halliburton and Baker Hughes also gained. SLB forecast a weaker Q1, with adjusted core profit expected to drop up to 20%. Oil prices eased after last week’s storm-driven surge.
Salesforce stock rises in midday trade as Wall Street stays jittery on software and AI

Salesforce stock rises in midday trade as Wall Street stays jittery on software and AI

Salesforce shares rose about 1% to $230.24 by midday Monday, after opening at $229.43. The stock has dropped 12.5% over the past month, with a forward P/E ratio of 18.8. Investors remain cautious ahead of a Federal Reserve decision and major tech earnings later this week. Salesforce is pushing AI agent tools and updating its partner program amid sector pressure.
Rocket Lab stock price slides as Neutron tank rupture clouds 2026 launch plans

Rocket Lab stock price slides as Neutron tank rupture clouds 2026 launch plans

Rocket Lab shares fell 6.6% to $83.06 by midday Monday after a first-stage tank ruptured during Neutron rocket testing. The company is reviewing test data and will update its launch schedule during its February earnings call. Shares remain up 26% year-to-date despite the setback. Investors are watching for delays to Neutron’s debut, originally targeted for early 2026.
P&G stock price slips as Fed week begins, after analyst upgrades flagged a second-half lift

P&G stock price slips as Fed week begins, after analyst upgrades flagged a second-half lift

Procter & Gamble shares fell 0.7% to $149.11 by midday Monday, lagging a broader Wall Street rally. The company reported flat organic sales and steady core EPS at $1.88 for the quarter, maintaining its full-year outlook. Analysts at JPMorgan and Wells Fargo raised price targets to $165 after the update. Investors await the Federal Reserve’s Jan. 28 policy decision.
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