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Khadija Saeed

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

Meta stock price climbs as Louisiana data-center probe and Wikipedia AI deal sharpen cost focus

Meta stock price climbs as Louisiana data-center probe and Wikipedia AI deal sharpen cost focus

Meta shares rose 0.7% to $625.36 Friday as investors tracked AI expansion costs and awaited fourth-quarter results due Jan. 28. Earthjustice urged Louisiana regulators to review Meta’s $27 billion data center project, warning of risks to utility customers. Meta will shut down Horizon Workrooms and halt some Quest hardware sales in February. Wikimedia signed content-training deals with Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon.
16 January 2026
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Micron stock jumps as insider buy and $100 billion New York buildout grab attention

Micron stock jumps as insider buy and $100 billion New York buildout grab attention

Micron shares surged 6% to $356.81 Friday after a director bought $7.8 million in stock and the company set a groundbreaking date for its $100 billion New York megafab. The rally followed a sector-wide jump in memory chip stocks amid ongoing supply shortages and heavy retail investor interest. Micron’s shares are up 18% this year after soaring 240% in 2025.
16 January 2026
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Apple stock price steadies near $258 as India antitrust warning hangs over AAPL

Apple stock price steadies near $258 as India antitrust warning hangs over AAPL

Apple shares rose 0.1% to $258.43 Friday after India’s antitrust regulator warned it will proceed with a case if Apple fails to respond by next week. The Competition Commission of India criticized Apple’s delays and flagged possible penalties based on global revenue. Investors await a Jan. 27 court hearing in India and Apple’s earnings report on Jan. 29.
16 January 2026
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Microsoft stock slips as Italy probes Activision game sales and Swiss watchdog eyes Microsoft 365 fees

Microsoft stock slips as Italy probes Activision game sales and Swiss watchdog eyes Microsoft 365 fees

Microsoft shares fell about 0.6% to $456.66 in early Friday trading after Italy’s antitrust authority opened probes into Activision Blizzard’s mobile game sales tactics. Switzerland’s competition commission also launched a preliminary investigation into Microsoft’s licensing fee hikes. Microsoft said it will cooperate with Swiss authorities. The company has not yet commented on the Italian probe.
16 January 2026
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Nvidia stock price rises today as China H200 rules and an insider sale hit the tape

Nvidia stock price rises today as China H200 rules and an insider sale hit the tape

Nvidia shares rose about 2% to $187.05 in early Friday trading after U.S. regulators approved conditional H200 chip exports to China. Beijing’s stance remains unclear, with customs reportedly banning the chips while officials urge firms to limit purchases. Chinese firms have already ordered over 2 million H200 chips, far exceeding Nvidia’s reported stock. Chip stocks gained ahead of the U.S. market holiday.
16 January 2026
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AMD stock price rises early as TSMC outlook lifts chipmakers, with tariffs hanging over AI chips

AMD stock price rises early as TSMC outlook lifts chipmakers, with tariffs hanging over AI chips

AMD shares rose 2% to $227.92 Friday morning after TSMC posted record profit and forecasted a 30% revenue jump for 2026, buoyed by strong AI chip demand. U.S. semiconductor stocks rallied on the news, easing tech valuation concerns. The White House clarified new tariffs on AI chips won’t hit imports for U.S. data centers. Traders remain alert to possible tariff expansions and their impact on supply chains.
16 January 2026
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Tesla stock slips as U.S. safety probe on Full Self-Driving gets a new deadline

Tesla stock slips as U.S. safety probe on Full Self-Driving gets a new deadline

Tesla shares fell 0.2% to $438.57 early Friday after U.S. regulators extended the company’s deadline to respond to a federal probe into its Full Self-Driving system. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave Tesla until Feb. 23 to address questions about alleged traffic-law violations. Investors await Tesla’s Jan. 28 earnings for updates on margins and software revenue.
16 January 2026
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Chevron (CVX) stock slips as oil drops 4% — and a Venezuela license decision is in focus

Chevron (CVX) stock slips as oil drops 4% — and a Venezuela license decision is in focus

Chevron shares fell 0.6% to $166.16 Thursday as oil prices slid 4% after U.S.-Iran tensions eased. Traders also watched for a possible expanded U.S. license for Chevron to operate in Venezuela, which could boost production. Drones struck two oil tankers in the Black Sea, including one chartered by Chevron. Chevron’s next earnings report is due Jan. 30.
16 January 2026
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Circle stock dives nearly 10% as Senate crypto bill hits snag — what CRCL traders watch next

Circle stock dives nearly 10% as Senate crypto bill hits snag — what CRCL traders watch next

Circle Internet Group shares fell 9.7% to $76.60 after the Senate Banking Committee postponed a crypto bill markup, following Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong’s withdrawal of support. The stock traded between $84.74 and $76.22. Coinbase dropped 6.5%, Robinhood lost 7.8%, and bitcoin slipped 0.9%. Lawmakers face a January 21 deadline for new bill text and a January 27 markup.
16 January 2026
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IBM Stock Slides 3.6% After Sovereign Core Debut as Earnings Loom

IBM Stock Slides 3.6% After Sovereign Core Debut as Earnings Loom

IBM shares fell 3.6% to $297.95 Thursday, diverging from a broader U.S. market rally. The drop comes ahead of IBM’s fourth-quarter earnings report and call set for Jan. 28. The company also announced “Sovereign Core,” a software product for customers seeking more control over data and AI, with a tech preview in February and general release expected mid-2026.
16 January 2026
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Qualcomm (QCOM) stock drops again despite Volkswagen deal talk — what’s next before earnings

Qualcomm (QCOM) stock drops again despite Volkswagen deal talk — what’s next before earnings

Qualcomm shares fell 1.9% to $161.39 on Thursday, their fifth straight decline, underperforming broader markets and chip rivals. Volkswagen and Qualcomm signed a letter of intent for a long-term chip supply deal starting in 2027. Mizuho downgraded Qualcomm, citing risks from Apple’s in-house chip plans and weaker handset demand. Investors await Qualcomm’s Feb. 4 earnings for updates on its diversification efforts.
16 January 2026
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Vistra (VST) stock jumps nearly 7% after Meta nuclear pact — what traders watch next

Vistra (VST) stock jumps nearly 7% after Meta nuclear pact — what traders watch next

Vistra shares surged 6.6% to $180.18 Thursday after Meta signed long-term nuclear power agreements covering 2,609 megawatts from Vistra’s PJM plants. Wall Street’s focus remains on a $2.25 billion debt deal set to close Jan. 22. UBS and Scotiabank raised price targets, while Jefferies cut theirs, citing PJM market uncertainty. Vistra recently agreed to buy Cogentrix Energy for $4.7 billion, adding 10 gas plants.
16 January 2026
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Amphenol stock price jumps after ADC India open offer details; APH draws fresh target hikes

Amphenol stock price jumps after ADC India open offer details; APH draws fresh target hikes

Amphenol shares closed up 5.1% at $154.22 Thursday and rose another 0.5% after hours following news of a mandatory open offer for ADC India Communications. The offer, tied to Amphenol’s recent $10.5 billion CommScope CCS acquisition, values up to 26% of ADC India at $16.36 million. Multiple analysts raised price targets ahead of Amphenol’s Jan. 28 earnings report.
16 January 2026
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D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock slips after-hours on insider filings — what investors watch next

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock slips after-hours on insider filings — what investors watch next

D-Wave Quantum shares dropped 4.7% to $28.72 in after-hours trading after SEC filings showed stock sales by CEO Alan Baratz, CFO John Markovich, and legal chief Diane Nguyen, some tied to tax withholding or preset plans. The company recently agreed to buy Quantum Circuits for $550 million in cash and stock. Traders are watching the deal timeline and the upcoming Qubits 2026 conference.
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SK hynix stock price slips into Monday after S&P upgrade, tech selloff

SK hynix stock price slips into Monday after S&P upgrade, tech selloff

7 February 2026
SK hynix shares closed at 839,000 won, down 0.36% Friday and 8% for the week, as tech stocks retreated across Asia. S&P Global Ratings upgraded the chipmaker to “BBB+” with a positive outlook, citing strong HBM sales. The KOSPI fell 1.4% Friday, ending a six-week winning streak. Traders await Monday’s Seoul open for signs of further tech weakness.
Bank of America stock jumps 3% into the weekend — what to watch before Monday’s trade

Bank of America stock jumps 3% into the weekend — what to watch before Monday’s trade

7 February 2026
Bank of America shares rose 2.89% Friday to $56.53, tracking a rally in U.S. financial stocks as the Dow closed above 50,000. The bank will redeem its Series DD preferred stock and related depositary shares on March 10 at $1,000 per share. CEO Brian Moynihan donated 100,000 shares on Feb. 4, a regulatory filing showed. Key U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week after delays.
Oracle stock rebounds from eight-day skid as $20 billion share-sale plan looms

Oracle stock rebounds from eight-day skid as $20 billion share-sale plan looms

7 February 2026
Oracle shares jumped 4.65% to $142.82 Friday, ending an eight-day slide but remaining down 22% since Jan. 27. The company has set up a $20 billion at-the-market stock program and completed a $25 billion senior notes sale to fund cloud expansion. Oracle’s liabilities stood at $174.5 billion as of Nov. 30, 2025, before the new financing. Investors remain focused on dilution risks and the pace of capacity growth.
ASML stock price snaps back as AI spending bets return, with ex-dividend date next

ASML stock price snaps back as AI spending bets return, with ex-dividend date next

7 February 2026
ASML shares rose 3.84% Friday in Amsterdam to 1,193.80 euros, rebounding with global chip stocks after Amazon signaled a sharp increase in AI-related capital spending. The stock goes ex-dividend Feb. 9 ahead of a 1.60-euro interim payout. ASML’s Nasdaq shares climbed 4.64% to $1,413.01. Despite Friday’s gains, the Amsterdam listing finished the week about 2.5% lower.
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