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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.

Palantir stock tumbles to $171 as PLTR heads into long weekend with volatility in focus

Palantir stock tumbles to $171 as PLTR heads into long weekend with volatility in focus

New York, January 16, 2026, 4:05 PM ET — After-hours Shares of Palantir Technologies Inc slipped 3.4% to $171.04 on Friday, moving within a broad range from $182.12 down to $170.03 during the session for the data-analytics firm. The decline occurred as U.S. stocks eked out modest gains ahead of the long weekend, with investors cautious about taking on more…
16 January 2026
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Apple stock price falls as India antitrust warning raises stakes for AAPL ahead of earnings

Apple stock price falls as India antitrust warning raises stakes for AAPL ahead of earnings

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 16:03 EST — After-hours Apple Inc shares slipped on Friday, ending regular trading down 1.1% at $255.43, and were little changed after the close. (StockAnalysis) The decline matters because Apple is one of the market’s biggest index weights, and investors are trying to decide what “good enough” looks like for mega-cap results later this month.…
16 January 2026
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Microsoft stock rises after OpenAI’s ChatGPT ad test plan, as Europe probes loom

Microsoft stock rises after OpenAI’s ChatGPT ad test plan, as Europe probes loom

New York, January 16, 2026, 16:04 EST — After-hours Microsoft shares ended higher on Friday after Microsoft-backed OpenAI said it would start testing ads in ChatGPT, a shift that could open a new revenue line for one of the company’s most watched partners. (Reuters) The move lands as investors reassess how quickly AI products can pay for the data-center buildout…
16 January 2026
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Accenture stock price barely moves after CEO Julie Sweet share sales hit SEC filings

Accenture stock price barely moves after CEO Julie Sweet share sales hit SEC filings

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 15:39 EST — Regular session Shares of Accenture plc (NYSE: ACN) edged down 0.2% to $287.25 Friday afternoon, after hitting a low of $280.92 earlier before recovering some ground. The shift seems minor, yet the tape around consulting and IT services remains jittery. Traders are hunting for clear signs on client budgets — trying to…
16 January 2026
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Astera Labs stock jumps on RBC call as traders size up the next catalyst

Astera Labs stock jumps on RBC call as traders size up the next catalyst

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 3:44 PM ET — Regular session Astera Labs shares jumped 4.8% to $182.80 in afternoon trading Friday following RBC Capital Markets’ debut coverage. The chip connectivity specialist received an Outperform rating and a $225 price target from RBC. The firm highlighted expected gains from retimer demand and the scaling up of the company’s Scorpio switches…
16 January 2026
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BlackRock stock price moves today: dividend hike and $14 trillion AUM keep BLK in focus

BlackRock stock price moves today: dividend hike and $14 trillion AUM keep BLK in focus

New York, January 16, 2026, 15:41 EST — Regular session Shares of BlackRock (BLK) gained roughly 0.8%, hitting $1,165.4 during Friday’s afternoon session. The stock fluctuated between $1,152.7 and $1,181.3. The move shines a spotlight on a firm many investors see as a gauge for broader fund flows, not just a single stock. BlackRock’s iShares unit, linked to exchange-traded funds…
16 January 2026
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QXO stock drops on $750 million share sale pricing and early Q4 snapshot

QXO stock drops on $750 million share sale pricing and early Q4 snapshot

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 3:35 PM EST — Regular session Shares of QXO Inc fell Friday following the announcement of a $750 million common-stock offering. The building-products distributor also released a brief preliminary snapshot of its fourth-quarter results. (QXO Investors) QXO’s current financing is crucial since the company has been raising funds to back acquisitions. Selling stock at a…
16 January 2026
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Why Freeport-McMoRan stock is slipping as copper cools — and what to watch next

Why Freeport-McMoRan stock is slipping as copper cools — and what to watch next

New York, January 16, 2026, 15:22 EST — during regular trading hours Freeport-McMoRan shares dropped almost 2%, closing Friday afternoon at $58.78, down $1.18. Trading volume hit roughly 15.5 million shares. The move is significant because FCX has been moving like a copper proxy during a period when the metal’s price is driven by policy risks and positioning rather than…
16 January 2026
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Circle stock whipsaws on Senate crypto bill pause — what CRCL investors are watching now

Circle stock whipsaws on Senate crypto bill pause — what CRCL investors are watching now

New York, January 16, 2026, 15:16 EST — Regular session Circle Internet Group shares bounced 2.8% to $78.76 on Friday, recouping some losses after Thursday’s sharp 9.7% fall. Investors continue to grapple with new doubts surrounding U.S. crypto legislation. The stock fluctuated between $75.60 and $80.00, closing higher on roughly 8.0 million shares traded. This shift is significant since Circle…
16 January 2026
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D-Wave Quantum stock price rises after insider filings; QBTS traders eye Qubits 2026 next

D-Wave Quantum stock price rises after insider filings; QBTS traders eye Qubits 2026 next

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 15:13 EST — During the regular session Shares of D-Wave Quantum Inc rose 1.1% to $29.03 on Friday afternoon, while the broader market remained mostly flat. Trading ranged from $28.29 to $30.12, with roughly 34 million shares exchanged. The move followed a batch of insider disclosures that surfaced late Thursday. Around here, even standard filings…
16 January 2026
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PNC stock jumps to 4-year high after profit beat, bigger buybacks

PNC stock jumps to 4-year high after profit beat, bigger buybacks

New York, January 16, 2026, 3:20 PM EST — Regular session Shares of PNC Financial Services Group (PNC) climbed roughly 3.9% on Friday, hitting $225.47—a four-year peak—while trading near $223.32. The bank reported fourth-quarter earnings of $4.88 per share, surpassing the $4.22 consensus. It also forecast net interest income growth of about 14% in 2026, outpacing the 11.1% estimate. Oppenheimer…
16 January 2026
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Cisco stock price edges up as CSCO sets Feb. 3 AI Summit with Nvidia’s Huang and OpenAI’s Altman

Cisco stock price edges up as CSCO sets Feb. 3 AI Summit with Nvidia’s Huang and OpenAI’s Altman

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 15:08 EST — Regular session Cisco Systems (CSCO.O) shares edged higher on Friday after the networking gear maker said it will hold its second annual AI Summit on Feb. 3, with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman among the speakers. The stock was up about 0.2% at $75.42 in afternoon trading. (Cisco…
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Stock Market Today

  • CMA Invites Comments on Suzano-Kimberly Clark JV Merger Impact
    January 30, 2026, 3:20 AM EST. The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened an initial consultation on the proposed joint venture (JV) between Suzano and Kimberly-Clark. This preliminary 'invitation to comment' allows stakeholders until February 20, 2026, to submit views on how the JV might affect competition in the UK. The CMA has not yet started a formal investigation; this step is part of its early information-gathering under the Enterprise Act 2002. Interested parties can send written feedback to the CMA's Principal Case Officer, Anders Jay. The agency emphasizes compliance with data protection laws in handling submissions. This process signals regulatory scrutiny ahead of a potential merger review in the UK's paper and hygiene products sector.
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