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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.

Silver price slides below $90 as dollar firms; traders eye Fed week ahead

Silver price slides below $90 as dollar firms; traders eye Fed week ahead

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 10:08 ET — Regular session Spot silver dropped to roughly $89.38 an ounce on Friday, slipping 3.2% for the day and deepening its retreat following this week’s surge to new highs. (Kitco) Silver’s plunge is significant, given it’s been one of the best-performing metals this month. The market now seems to be weighing how much…
16 January 2026
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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

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 09:52 (EST) — Regular session Meta Platforms shares climbed roughly 0.7% to $625.36 in early Friday trading, following a stronger tech sector. Investors digested new developments on the company’s AI expansion and the related expenses. The company announced it will release its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results after markets close on Jan. 28, marking the…
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

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 09:36 ET — Regular session Micron Technology, Inc. shares (MU.O) jumped roughly 6% early Friday, lifted by a wider rally in memory-chip stocks following a director’s multi-million dollar stock buy and new specifics on the company’s upcoming New York “megafab” project. The stock last traded $20.18 higher at $356.81. This shift is significant as memory…
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

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 09:33 (EST) — Regular session Apple Inc shares edged up 0.1% to $258.43 in early Friday trading, bouncing back from a low of $257.15. The company’s market cap hovered around $3.01 trillion. The stock has come under fresh pressure after India’s competition watchdog issued a final warning, saying it will move forward with an antitrust…
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

New York, January 16, 2026, 09:37 EST — Regular session Microsoft Corp shares slipped Friday after Italy’s competition authority launched probes into sales practices at its Activision Blizzard division, piling on fresh regulatory pressure in Europe. Early trading saw shares dip roughly 0.6% to $456.66. (Reuters) The timing couldn’t be more awkward. The probes come as Microsoft gears up to…
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

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 09:33 EST — Regular session Nvidia (NVDA.O) shares gained roughly 2% in early Friday trading, climbing $3.82 to $187.05. The focus shifts once again to China, where any policy change can rapidly alter expectations for Nvidia’s top-tier AI chips. Traders scrutinize each adjustment in export rules, gauging how much growth is already factored into prices…
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

New York, January 16, 2026, 09:33 ET — Regular session Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) shares climbed about 2% to $227.92 in early Friday trading, lifted by strength in the semiconductor sector. The rally came after contract chipmaker TSMC reported a record quarterly profit and forecasted a nearly 30% jump in 2026 revenue, backed by a hefty $52 billion to $56…
16 January 2026
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Amazon stock price edges higher after AWS copper deal — what AMZN traders are watching next

Amazon stock price edges higher after AWS copper deal — what AMZN traders are watching next

Seattle, Jan 16, 2026, 06:36 PST — Premarket Amazon.com shares edged up 0.7% to $238.18 in premarket Friday, building on a small gain from earlier this week as investors reacted to a new supply-chain initiative from its cloud division. The spark came from an agreement positioning Amazon Web Services to purchase copper mined in Arizona through a newer extraction method.…
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

New York, January 16, 2026, 09:33 EST — Regular session underway Tesla shares slipped in early Friday trading after U.S. auto safety regulators gave the company extra time to respond to a federal investigation into its Full Self-Driving system. The extension prolongs regulatory uncertainty around a crucial element of Tesla’s investor appeal: its software and driver-assistance features, which promise recurring…
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

NEW YORK, Jan 15, 2026, 21:51 (EST) — Market closed Chevron Corp (CVX) shares slipped roughly 0.6% to $166.16 Thursday as oil prices dropped about 4%, easing concerns over a potential Iran supply disruption. Phil Flynn, senior analyst at Price Futures Group, noted the shift from a “high likelihood … to a low likelihood,” citing how geopolitical tensions quickly cooled…
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

New York, January 15, 2026, 9:29 PM (EST) — The market has closed. Shares of Circle Internet Group, Inc. dropped 9.7% on Thursday, ending the day at $76.60. The stock fluctuated between $84.74 and $76.22 during trading. The drop followed the U.S. Senate Banking Committee’s decision to postpone the “markup” session—where senators hash out amendments and vote on the bill…
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

NEW YORK, Jan 15, 2026, 21:25 EST — Market closed International Business Machines (IBM) shares fell $11.08, or 3.6%, to $297.95 at Thursday’s close, snapping out of step with a market that finished higher. (MarketWatch) The slide lands with IBM heading into Friday’s session with investors counting down to the company’s fourth-quarter report on Jan. 28 and a 5 p.m.…
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  • Sandisk Shares Surge on Earnings Beat; Verizon, Exxon, Chevron Also Outperform
    January 30, 2026, 9:54 AM EST. The Q4 earnings season is gaining momentum with Sandisk's stock soaring following a profit beat. Verizon's shares climbed as it forecasted an optimistic annual profit, supported by a six-year high in wireless subscriber growth. Oil majors ExxonMobil and Chevron also exceeded earnings estimates despite challenges like crude price drops caused by oversupply. Exxon's Q4 adjusted earnings per share of $1.71 beat forecasts, but its stock fell 1.7% premarket. The S&P 500 shows signs of sustained growth, with a projected 8.2% earnings increase marking a potential tenth consecutive quarterly gain. This season will test market breadth and investor response to key themes like AI and evolving economic policies.
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