Khadija Saeed

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

Shopify stock price: 3 things investors watch after Friday’s close

Shopify stock price: 3 things investors watch after Friday’s close

Shopify shares closed at $137.89 on Nasdaq, up 0.18%, and at C$189.04 in Toronto, down 0.34%, as markets ended a volatile week. The company launched new point-of-sale hardware and a Verifone partnership, expanding its retail tech offerings. Wall Street saw mixed moves, with Intel plunging 17% after a weak forecast. Investors are watching for major tech earnings and Fed signals next week.
25 January 2026
Charles Schwab (SCHW) stock price slips before Fed week as insider filings hit tape

Charles Schwab (SCHW) stock price slips before Fed week as insider filings hit tape

Charles Schwab shares fell 1.8% to $102.18 Friday, retreating from recent highs. Insider filings showed an executive sold 2,000 shares from a trust and disclosed a plan to sell 42,865 more. The stock’s rally earlier in the week followed record quarterly and annual results. Investors are watching Fed rate expectations ahead of Schwab’s next earnings session.
Blackstone stock drops to $150 as Fed week and earnings loom — what to watch next

Blackstone stock drops to $150 as Fed week and earnings loom — what to watch next

Blackstone shares fell 2.9% to $150.48 Friday, closing about 21% below their 52-week high after a volatile week. Trading volume topped 4.1 million shares. The company reports Q4 and full-year earnings Thursday, following the Federal Reserve’s policy announcement set for Jan. 28. Other alternative asset managers, including Apollo and Ares, also posted declines.
Amphenol stock slips into weekend after Friday drop as Jan. 28 earnings loom

Amphenol stock slips into weekend after Friday drop as Jan. 28 earnings loom

Amphenol shares closed Friday down 1% at $150.99 and slipped another 0.3% after hours. Wall Street expects Q4 earnings of $0.93 per share on $5.84 billion in revenue, with Communications Solutions sales forecast at $3.25 billion. The company reports results Jan. 28 after a recent $4.1 billion acquisition from CommScope. Investors are watching for management’s comments on demand and margins.
Abbott stock price: ABT heads into Monday after a two-day slide on nutrition worries

Abbott stock price: ABT heads into Monday after a two-day slide on nutrition worries

Abbott shares closed at $107.42, down 1.1% after a 10% plunge Thursday, as investors reacted to weak quarterly sales and a soft 2026 outlook. Nutrition sales fell 8.9% to $1.94 billion, while medical devices rose 12.3%. CEO Robert Ford cited U.S. pediatric nutrition market-share losses and price hikes for lagging volume. Abbott’s Indian unit faces scrutiny in a codeine syrup probe but is not named as a suspect.
25 January 2026
Intuitive Surgical stock slips into weekend after earnings beat, with tariffs and 2026 outlook in focus

Intuitive Surgical stock slips into weekend after earnings beat, with tariffs and 2026 outlook in focus

Intuitive Surgical shares closed Friday at $523.99, down 0.4%, after the company beat quarterly estimates but projected slower da Vinci procedure growth and flagged higher tariff costs for 2026. The firm reported Q4 revenue of $2.87 billion and installed 532 da Vinci systems. U.S. markets remain closed until Monday. Investors focused on tariffs and hospital demand signals heading into next week.
Amgen stock pulled back after a six-day run — here’s what investors watch next week

Amgen stock pulled back after a six-day run — here’s what investors watch next week

Amgen shares fell 0.7% to $344.75 Friday, ending a six-day winning streak after reaching a 52-week high of $349.98 on Thursday. The stock remains up about 4% for the week. Investors are awaiting the Feb. 3 earnings call for updates on Amgen’s obesity drug pipeline and guidance. The board approved a $2.52 quarterly dividend, payable March 6 to shareholders of record by Feb. 13.
24 January 2026

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Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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