Khadija Saeed

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

AMAT stock jumps after TSMC ups spending plan; Barclays upgrade adds lift

AMAT stock jumps after TSMC ups spending plan; Barclays upgrade adds lift

Applied Materials shares rose 5.7% to $319.08 in after-hours trading Thursday after TSMC projected up to $56 billion in 2026 capital spending. Barclays upgraded Applied to Overweight and raised its price target to $360. Wells Fargo also lifted its target. Investors are watching for Applied’s Feb. 12 earnings, focusing on orders, memory demand, and China exposure.
Meta stock rises after-hours as Wikipedia AI training deals put data costs back in focus

Meta stock rises after-hours as Wikipedia AI training deals put data costs back in focus

Meta Platforms shares rose 0.9% to $620.80 in after-hours trading Thursday after Wikipedia named Meta as a partner in new AI content training deals. COO Javier Olivan sold 517 shares at $653 each, according to a recent filing. Two dump truck drivers were arrested by ICE at a Meta data center construction site in Louisiana. Meta reports earnings Jan. 28.
Broadcom stock closes higher on TSMC-fueled chip rally — then slips after hours

Broadcom stock closes higher on TSMC-fueled chip rally — then slips after hours

Broadcom closed up 0.9% Thursday but slipped in after-hours trading, following a sector rally sparked by Taiwan Semiconductor’s upbeat outlook. The stock had dropped over 4% the previous day after reports that China ordered firms to stop using U.S. and Israeli cybersecurity software, affecting VMware, which Broadcom owns. Traders remain alert to policy risks in China and shifts in chip demand.
Apple stock slips after India antitrust warning; AAPL traders brace for key dates

Apple stock slips after India antitrust warning; AAPL traders brace for key dates

Apple shares fell 0.7% in after-hours trading after India’s competition authority warned it will proceed with an antitrust case over the App Store if Apple fails to respond by next week. The Delhi High Court will review Apple’s challenge on Jan. 27. A coalition of advocacy groups also urged Apple and Google to remove X and Grok from their app stores over explicit content concerns.
15 January 2026
Amazon stock rises after AWS launches Europe-only “sovereign cloud” as AI buildout stays in focus

Amazon stock rises after AWS launches Europe-only “sovereign cloud” as AI buildout stays in focus

Amazon shares rose 0.7% in after-hours trading after AWS launched a Europe-only “sovereign cloud” and Rio Tinto agreed to supply copper for Amazon’s AI data centers. The cloud service will operate under strict EU rules with no outside control. Amazon also challenged Saks Global’s bankruptcy plan in court and plans to appeal a reduced €752.4 million Italian antitrust fine.
Tesla stock slips after Musk sets a deadline to end one-time Full Self-Driving sales

Tesla stock slips after Musk sets a deadline to end one-time Full Self-Driving sales

Tesla shares fell 0.2% to $438.45 after CEO Elon Musk said the company will end one-time purchases of its Full Self-Driving software, making subscriptions the only option from Feb. 14. The move comes as U.S. regulators continue to investigate safety issues linked to FSD. Tesla also agreed to mediation in a federal lawsuit alleging racial harassment at its Fremont plant, with talks expected in March or April.
StubHub hit with IPO disclosure lawsuit deadline as STUB stock swings again

StubHub hit with IPO disclosure lawsuit deadline as STUB stock swings again

Hagens Berman urged StubHub investors to seek lead-plaintiff status in a securities class action before Jan. 23, citing concerns over vendor payment disclosures in the IPO. StubHub’s free cash flow turned negative $4.6 million last quarter, down from a $10.6 million gain a year earlier. Shares have swung sharply since the September IPO, dropping as low as $10.31 before rebounding to $15.28 Thursday. The original lawsuit was filed Nov. 24 in Manhattan federal court.
15 January 2026
Robinhood Stock Slides Ahead of Feb. 10 Earnings as a $230 “Double” Case Circulates

Robinhood Stock Slides Ahead of Feb. 10 Earnings as a $230 “Double” Case Circulates

Robinhood shares fell 7.4% to $110.83 in late New York trading Thursday as investors focused on the company’s upcoming earnings report, due Feb. 10 after the close. Analysts expect quarterly earnings near $0.58 per share, with revenue up 31.7% to $1.33 billion. The stock has surged 183% over the past year but dropped after the company raised its expense guidance last quarter.
Microsoft stock dips after Swiss watchdog probes licensing fees as earnings loom

Microsoft stock dips after Swiss watchdog probes licensing fees as earnings loom

Microsoft shares fell 0.6% to $456.45 after Switzerland’s competition watchdog opened a preliminary probe into its software licensing fees. The agency cited complaints over “significant price hikes” and possible illegal competition restrictions. Microsoft said it will cooperate. Investors also weighed a new Wikipedia AI-training deal and a record carbon credit purchase.
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AST SpaceMobile shares jumped about 7% Thursday, peaking at $104.74 before closing lower amid heavy volatility. The move followed news of BlueBird 7’s arrival in Florida for launch prep and a shareholder law firm’s probe into an earlier delay. No company statements explained the spike. Rival satellite stocks fell on the day.
Oklo stock slides after insider sales disclosures as traders reassess Meta nuclear deal

Oklo stock slides after insider sales disclosures as traders reassess Meta nuclear deal

Oklo shares fell 3.8% to $92.28 Thursday after filings showed CEO Jacob DeWitte and COO Caroline Cochran sold about 45,800 shares each under prearranged Rule 10b5-1 plans. The insider sales followed Oklo’s recent deal with Meta to develop a 1.2-gigawatt nuclear campus in Ohio. Trading volume reached 8.7 million shares. Oklo lagged sector peers as investors watched for updates on licensing and funding.
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Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
Walmart shares climbed 3.34% to $131.18 Friday, pushing its market value to about $1.05 trillion as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Retail stocks mostly gained, with Target up 4.24% and Costco up 1.20%, while Amazon dropped 5.55%. Investors await Walmart’s fiscal Q4 results on Feb. 19 and key U.S. economic data next week.
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