Khadija Saeed

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

P&G stock price heads into Monday on JPMorgan upgrade as Fed week looms

P&G stock price heads into Monday on JPMorgan upgrade as Fed week looms

JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, and UBS raised price targets for Procter & Gamble after the company reported flat organic sales and core EPS of $1.88. P&G shares closed at $150.15 Friday. The company repurchased $2.3 billion in shares and paid a $1.0568 dividend last quarter. Investors await the Fed’s policy decision Wednesday and U.S. consumer data Tuesday.
25 January 2026
Roche stock hovers near a 52-week high as investors brace for Thursday’s results

Roche stock hovers near a 52-week high as investors brace for Thursday’s results

Roche participation shares closed Friday at 348.10 Swiss francs, up 0.06% and near a 52-week high. The company will report full-year 2025 results before the Swiss market opens on Jan. 29, followed by a management webcast. Investors are watching for 2026 guidance and updates on drug launches and diagnostics demand. The Swiss Market Index fell 0.61% Friday.
SK hynix stock: what traders are watching before Jan. 29 earnings

SK hynix stock: what traders are watching before Jan. 29 earnings

SK hynix shares closed up 1.59% at 767,000 won Friday, near their Jan. 8 intraday high. The company, which held a 61% global HBM market share last year, reports fourth-quarter results Jan. 29. Investors are watching for updates on memory pricing and supply as AI demand strains capacity. CEO Sungsoo Ryu said SK hynix will speed up new fab openings amid “tremendous” demand.
Alibaba stock price slips after AI-chip headlines; BABA traders turn to Fed week

Alibaba stock price slips after AI-chip headlines; BABA traders turn to Fed week

Alibaba’s U.S.-listed shares fell 2.2% to $173.23 Friday, while its Hong Kong stock closed up 2.25%. Traders reacted to reports that Chinese tech firms can order Nvidia’s H200 AI chips and to Alibaba Cloud’s new partner incentives. Bloomberg reported Alibaba plans to take its AI chip unit public. Investors await the U.S. Fed’s rate decision on Jan. 28.
Bank of America stock heads into Fed week after Friday slide — what to watch Monday

Bank of America stock heads into Fed week after Friday slide — what to watch Monday

Bank of America shares fell 1.4% to $51.72 Friday, underperforming a flat S&P 500. A new SEC filing showed the bank is offering fixed-rate callable notes maturing in 2038 with a 5.05% coupon. The KBW Nasdaq Regional Banking Index dropped 3% after First Citizens BancShares warned of weaker 2026 net interest income. Investors are watching the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting next week.
AbbVie stock price: India patent setback on Venclexta puts ABBV in focus before Feb. 4 earnings

AbbVie stock price: India patent setback on Venclexta puts ABBV in focus before Feb. 4 earnings

AbbVie shares rose 0.5% to $219.26 Friday, shrugging off India’s rejection of its patent application for the cancer drug venetoclax. The Indian patent office cited lack of novelty and opposition from seven parties. AbbVie will report Q4 and full-year earnings on Feb. 4. Investors remain focused on patent risks and upcoming guidance as the company adjusts after Humira’s decline.

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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.
Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026
Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Friday to $2.08 after a sharp drop the previous day, as attention shifted to a Feb. 17 shareholder vote on expanding authorized shares. The company failed to secure enough votes earlier this week and is urging overseas holders to participate. CEO Andy Marsh cited difficulties for European investors in casting ballots. A reverse stock split remains possible if the proposal fails.
AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

7 February 2026
AT&T shares closed down 0.7% at $27.13 on Friday, underperforming the S&P 500’s 1.97% gain. The company completed a $6.5 billion global notes sale this week, with maturities from 2031 to 2056 and coupons between 4.4% and 6%. Investors await delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data, along with T-Mobile’s upcoming earnings update.
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