Khadija Saeed

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

GE Aerospace stock price slips after hours as 2026 guidance keeps investors on edge

GE Aerospace stock price slips after hours as 2026 guidance keeps investors on edge

GE Aerospace shares fell 0.4% to $293.87 in after-hours trading Friday after releasing its 2026 outlook and fourth-quarter results. The company reported adjusted Q4 earnings of $1.57 per share and projected 2026 adjusted EPS of $7.10–$7.40, with free cash flow of $8.0–$8.4 billion. Analysts raised price targets but flagged valuation concerns and risks tied to jet-engine maintenance demand.
Applied Digital (APLD) stock jumps on Delta Forge 1 groundbreaking as CEO flags February site reveal

Applied Digital (APLD) stock jumps on Delta Forge 1 groundbreaking as CEO flags February site reveal

Applied Digital shares rose 8.5% to $37.69 after announcing it has started building a 430-megawatt AI data-center campus, Delta Forge 1, in the southern U.S. The company expects initial operations by mid-2027 and plans to reveal the site location in February. Trading volume reached 48 million shares. A director disclosed gifting 6,000 shares in a Form 4 filing.
Lam Research stock drops again — what to watch before LRCX earnings next week

Lam Research stock drops again — what to watch before LRCX earnings next week

Lam Research shares fell 1.3% to $217.94 Friday, extending a three-day slide as chip equipment stocks reacted to Intel’s weak outlook. Trading volume was below average, with Lam closing about 7.7% under its 52-week high. Investors are focused on Lam’s January 28 earnings for signals on chipmaking tool demand. Wall Street expects quarterly earnings of $1.17 per share on $5.23 billion revenue.
ServiceNow stock jumps 3.5% — analysts trim targets ahead of Jan. 28 earnings

ServiceNow stock jumps 3.5% — analysts trim targets ahead of Jan. 28 earnings

ServiceNow shares closed up 3.54% at $133.11 Friday, holding steady after hours. Cantor Fitzgerald cut its price target to $200, citing sector-wide multiple compression and concerns over acquisitions. The company reports earnings Jan. 28, the same day as a key Fed policy update. Investors expect volatility in tech stocks next week.
SLB stock price swings after earnings beat: $4B return plan and Venezuela ramp in focus

SLB stock price swings after earnings beat: $4B return plan and Venezuela ramp in focus

SLB shares fell 0.3% to $49.15 after the company topped quarterly profit estimates and raised its dividend by 3.5%. Management warned of a weaker first quarter and said it could quickly expand in Venezuela if licensing and payments are secured. Fourth-quarter revenue reached $9.75 billion, with free cash flow at $2.29 billion. SLB expects 2026 revenue between $36.9 billion and $37.7 billion.
Rocket Lab stock price today: RKLB slips after hours as Neutron tank test rupture keeps timeline in focus

Rocket Lab stock price today: RKLB slips after hours as Neutron tank test rupture keeps timeline in focus

Rocket Lab shares closed up 1.1% at $88.90 Friday, then slipped 0.4% after hours following news of a Stage 1 tank rupture during Neutron rocket testing. The company is assessing possible schedule impacts. Earlier, Rocket Lab completed its first Electron launch of 2026 and plans another mission next week. Director Jon Olson sold 15,205 shares on Jan. 20 under a pre-arranged plan.
Mastercard stock slips as JPMorgan flags “slight” spending slowdown ahead of earnings

Mastercard stock slips as JPMorgan flags “slight” spending slowdown ahead of earnings

Mastercard shares fell 1.52% to $524.74 Friday, with little change after hours amid heavy trading volume. JPMorgan reported only a slight slowdown in card spending for Q4. The Federal Reserve meets Jan. 27-28, and Mastercard will release earnings Jan. 29. Visa was flat, while American Express dropped 1.7%.
Abbott stock price dips again after earnings shock as analysts trim targets

Abbott stock price dips again after earnings shock as analysts trim targets

Abbott shares fell 1.1% to $107.42 in after-hours trading Friday, extending losses after the company forecast first-quarter profit below Wall Street estimates and missed revenue targets. CEO Robert Ford cited higher manufacturing costs and weaker nutrition demand. Wells Fargo cut its price target, citing headwinds in nutrition and diagnostics. Abbott reported Q4 sales up 4.4% to $11.46 billion and raised device sales 12.3%.
Strategy (MSTR) stock rises after hours as bitcoin steadies, SEC filings flag insider moves

Strategy (MSTR) stock rises after hours as bitcoin steadies, SEC filings flag insider moves

Strategy Inc (MSTR.O) shares rose 1.3% after hours Friday, closing near $163.11, as bitcoin hovered around $89,449. An SEC filing shows insider Wei-Ming Shao plans to sell 2,000 shares, while director Jane A. Dietze bought 1,000 preferred shares earlier this week. Strategy recently disclosed a $2.13 billion bitcoin purchase, bringing its holdings to 709,715 coins. Fourth-quarter results are due Feb. 5.
Coinbase stock slides after-hours as Onramp hits latency — what traders watch next week

Coinbase stock slides after-hours as Onramp hits latency — what traders watch next week

Coinbase shares fell 2.8% to $216.95 in after-hours trading Friday after the company warned of performance issues with its Onramp product. Crypto prices stayed mostly flat, with bitcoin near $89,439 and ether at $2,951. The SEC and CFTC will hold a joint event on Jan. 27 amid ongoing regulatory uncertainty. Coinbase reports earnings Feb. 12.

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Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Macquarie Group shares fell 2.17% to A$207.83 Friday, marking a third straight decline as the ASX 200 slid 2%. Australia’s regulator trimmed liquidity requirements for Macquarie Bank after improvements in controls. Macquarie Asset Management announced two UK utility deals, including full ownership of Last Mile Infrastructure and the purchase of Energy Assets Group. Investors await Tuesday’s operational briefing.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 1:12 AM EST Crude Oil Prices Rise on Dollar Weakness, Geopolitical Tensions February 7, 2026, 12:52 AM EST. Crude oil prices edged higher on Friday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East. March WTI crude gained 0.41%, rebounding from early losses, while gasoline prices rose 1.38%. Doubts over a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal loom after reports of Iran's refusal to halt uranium enrichment, raising the risk of military action and potential disruption of vital shipping routes. Additionally, a surge in U.S. consumer
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
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