Today: 7 February 2026
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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.

Adobe stock price: ADBE closes up as Firefly Foundry AI pitch hits Hollywood ahead of Fed week

Adobe stock price: ADBE closes up as Firefly Foundry AI pitch hits Hollywood ahead of Fed week

Adobe shares rose 0.4% to $301.07 Friday after the company announced Firefly Foundry, a generative AI tool trained only on clients’ proprietary content for studios and talent agencies. The S&P 500 closed flat, while the Dow fell 0.58% and the Nasdaq gained 0.28%. Intel dropped sharply on weak guidance. Investors await major tech earnings and a Federal Reserve decision next week.
24 January 2026
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KLA stock price closes higher into weekend as KLAC heads for Fed decision and Jan. 29 earnings

KLA stock price closes higher into weekend as KLAC heads for Fed decision and Jan. 29 earnings

KLA shares rose 0.8% to $1,512.78 Friday, rebounding from session lows, while Applied Materials gained and Lam Research fell. Investors await the Federal Reserve’s Jan. 27-28 meeting and KLA’s earnings report on Jan. 29. The Dow dropped 0.58% and Intel slid 17% after a weak forecast. About 20% of S&P 500 companies report earnings next week.
24 January 2026
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Bank of America stock price slides into the weekend as bank shares sink; Fed decision and 10% card-rate cap watched

Bank of America stock price slides into the weekend as bank shares sink; Fed decision and 10% card-rate cap watched

Bank of America shares fell 1.4% to $51.72 Friday, part of a sharp selloff in U.S. bank stocks after First Citizens forecast lower net interest income for 2026. The KBE bank ETF dropped over 3%. Investors await next week’s Fed decision and details on a proposed 10% cap on credit-card rates. JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup also declined.
24 January 2026
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Virgin Media pension ruling fallout: UK FRC issues new actuary guidance as “section 37” fix nears

Virgin Media pension ruling fallout: UK FRC issues new actuary guidance as “section 37” fix nears

Britain’s Financial Reporting Council has issued new guidance for pension scheme actuaries after the Virgin Media case exposed risks from missing written actuarial sign-offs on historic rule changes. The government plans legislation to let schemes validate old amendments, but the FRC warns some schemes could face higher liabilities. The guidance may be updated as the Pensions Schemes Bill advances. Not all schemes or disputes will be covered by the proposed fix.
24 January 2026
BNAI stock surges nearly 90% as Brand Engagement Network lands $2.05 million Valio Africa AI licensing deal

BNAI stock surges nearly 90% as Brand Engagement Network lands $2.05 million Valio Africa AI licensing deal

Brand Engagement Network shares soared nearly 90% Friday after announcing a $2.05 million licensing and investment deal with Valio Technologies tied to Africa. The agreement gives Brand Engagement Network a 25% stake and 35% revenue share in a new South African entity. A separate memorandum covers a student wellbeing AI pilot at Nelson Mandela University.
24 January 2026
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Western Digital stock price slides after hours as WDC heads into Jan. 29 earnings

Western Digital stock price slides after hours as WDC heads into Jan. 29 earnings

Western Digital shares fell 2.8% to $236.39 in after-hours trading Friday, ahead of its fiscal second-quarter earnings report due Jan. 29. Wall Street analysts raised price targets this week, with Morgan Stanley and Wedbush both moving to $260. Investors are watching data-center drive pricing and company guidance closely. Rival Seagate reports earnings Jan. 27.
24 January 2026
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Shell’s $20 billion Nigeria Bonga bet collides with talk of an Argentina shale exit

Shell’s $20 billion Nigeria Bonga bet collides with talk of an Argentina shale exit

Nigeria approved investment-linked incentives for Shell’s Bonga South West deepwater oil project after talks with CEO Wael Sawan, who said a final investment decision may come by 2027. Shell has approached potential buyers about selling its Vaca Muerta shale assets in Argentina, according to sources. The company declined to comment on the possible sale.
24 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock price slips after hours as BlueBird 7 launch timeline comes into focus

AST SpaceMobile stock price slips after hours as BlueBird 7 launch timeline comes into focus

AST SpaceMobile shares fell 2.4% to $113.57 Friday and slipped another 0.3% after hours as investors tracked the company’s satellite launch schedule. AST plans to launch its BlueBird 7 satellite on Blue Origin’s New Glenn-3 in late February from Cape Canaveral. The company targets one launch every one to two months through 2026. Traders remain focused on whether AST can keep up the planned pace.
24 January 2026
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Gilead stock jumps again as Trodelvy-Keytruda breast cancer data lands in NEJM

Gilead stock jumps again as Trodelvy-Keytruda breast cancer data lands in NEJM

Gilead Sciences shares rose 3.65% to $135.93 after Phase 3 trial results showed Trodelvy plus Keytruda cut the risk of breast cancer progression or death by 35% versus Keytruda and chemotherapy. The company has submitted regulatory filings in the U.S. and Europe. CEO Daniel O’Day plans to sell up to $15.6 million in shares. Investors await Gilead’s earnings report on Feb. 10.
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Stock Market Today

Lucid stock jumps 14% as Dow tops 50,000 — what LCID investors watch next week

Lucid stock jumps 14% as Dow tops 50,000 — what LCID investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Lucid Group shares jumped 14% to $10.86 at Friday’s close, recovering from an 8% drop the previous day. The move followed a broad Wall Street rally that lifted high-volatility stocks. Lucid reported fourth-quarter deliveries of 5,345 vehicles and full-year deliveries of 15,841. Investors await Lucid’s Feb. 24 results for updates on cash and demand.
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