Khadija Saeed

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

Intuitive Surgical stock price dips as 2026 da Vinci outlook cools after Q4 beat (ISRG)

Intuitive Surgical stock price dips as 2026 da Vinci outlook cools after Q4 beat (ISRG)

Intuitive Surgical shares fell 0.2% to $524.65 after the company forecast slower da Vinci procedure growth of 13–15% for 2026, down from 18% in 2025. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 19% to $2.87 billion, with adjusted profit topping estimates. Management cited tariff risks and rising competition as headwinds. The company installed 532 da Vinci systems in Q4, bringing its total to 11,106.
Why Wells Fargo stock is down today: WFC slips after $100 million mortgage-aid settlement notice

Why Wells Fargo stock is down today: WFC slips after $100 million mortgage-aid settlement notice

Wells Fargo shares fell 1.7% to $86.50 by midday Friday, tracking a broader decline in U.S. bank stocks. A court notice disclosed a proposed $100 million mortgage-assistance program and a $10 million insurer payment as part of a shareholder settlement, with a final hearing set for May 2026. Investors remain cautious ahead of a possible U.S. credit-card rate cap and next week’s Federal Reserve decision.
Thermo Fisher (TMO) stock slides as investors square up ahead of Jan. 29 results

Thermo Fisher (TMO) stock slides as investors square up ahead of Jan. 29 results

Thermo Fisher Scientific shares fell nearly 2% by midday Friday, reversing earlier gains after touching a record high near $640. The drop outpaced the broader market, with peers Danaher, Agilent, and Illumina also declining. Investors are awaiting Thermo Fisher’s fourth-quarter results, set for release before the market opens on Jan. 29. The S&P 500 was steady while the health-care sector slipped.
MercadoLibre stock slips today as Brazil logistics fee hike and earnings calendar grab attention

MercadoLibre stock slips today as Brazil logistics fee hike and earnings calendar grab attention

MercadoLibre shares fell about 1% to $2,131.19 by midday Friday, underperforming the broader market after new details on a planned Brazil logistics fee hike. Itau BBA estimates the March adjustment could lift Brazil’s take rate by 80 basis points and add $280 million in annual net revenue. Investors await remarks at the Jan. 27 UBS conference and the company’s Feb. 24 earnings report.
GE Vernova stock price slips after Power unit CEO exit; earnings next week in focus

GE Vernova stock price slips after Power unit CEO exit; earnings next week in focus

GE Vernova shares fell 0.1% to $660.79 by midday Friday after hitting a session low of $649.65, extending losses from earlier in the week. Mavi Zingoni stepped down as Power segment CEO on Jan. 21, with Eric Gray taking over. Investors await the company’s Jan. 28 earnings report for updates on order flow and margins. The stock closed Wednesday at $667.89, about 8.6% below its December high.

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Bradesco stock drops on 2026 guidance — what BBDC4 investors watch next week

Bradesco stock drops on 2026 guidance — what BBDC4 investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Bradesco’s preferred shares fell 2.55% to 20.61 reais Friday after the bank issued 2026 guidance pointing to slower growth in some areas. Fourth-quarter recurring net income rose 20.6% to 6.5 billion reais, with 2025 ROAE at 15.2%. The Ibovespa closed up 0.45%. Bradesco ADRs ended down 0.5% at $3.98 in New York.
Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

7 February 2026
Stellantis shares plunged 23.7% to $7.28 Friday after the company disclosed about €22.2 billion in charges tied to a reset of its electric-vehicle strategy and said it will skip its 2026 dividend. The automaker flagged a preliminary net loss of €19–21 billion for the second half of 2025. Shares rose 1.6% in late after-hours trading. Investors await Feb. 26 results and a May 21 Investor Day.
Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

7 February 2026
Intel shares rose 4.87% to $50.59 Friday, trailing gains by Nvidia and Broadcom as chip stocks rallied. Sources said Intel and AMD warned Chinese customers of longer waits and higher prices for some server CPUs, with Intel lead times reaching six months. Intel said China accounts for over 20% of its revenue. Investors await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
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