Khadija Saeed

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

Oracle stock slides on bondholder lawsuit over AI debt plans as UK defence cloud deal lands

Oracle stock slides on bondholder lawsuit over AI debt plans as UK defence cloud deal lands

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 5:26 PM EST — After-hours Oracle Corp shares dropped 1.9% Thursday and saw little movement after hours, as investors digested a bondholder lawsuit targeting the company’s debt strategy tied to its AI expansion. (Investing) Timing is key as Oracle doubles down on AI-driven cloud growth—a move that demands serious capital. Once investors begin debating funding…
Lam Research stock rises after hours as TSMC capex signal and analyst upgrades lift chip tools

Lam Research stock rises after hours as TSMC capex signal and analyst upgrades lift chip tools

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 17:24 EST — After-hours Lam Research shares climbed 4.2% to $217.47 in after-hours trading Thursday, buoyed by strength in semiconductor equipment stocks and a flurry of broker upgrades that thrust the company back into the spotlight. The picture shifted quickly after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co revealed higher spending plans for 2026, a key indicator for…
Dow Jones today: Index jumps nearly 300 points as Goldman earnings and TSMC outlook lift Wall Street

Dow Jones today: Index jumps nearly 300 points as Goldman earnings and TSMC outlook lift Wall Street

New York, January 15, 2026, 17:04 EST — After-hours The Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI) broke a two-day losing streak on Thursday, climbing 292.81 points, or 0.60%, to finish at 49,442.44. Strong bank earnings and a boost in chip stocks, fueled by Taiwan Semiconductor’s upbeat forecast, lifted the index. “It’s been growth, tech or bust,” said Longbow Asset Management CEO…
Trump vs. Jamie Dimon Over Fed Independence Escalates as IMF and Fitch Warn of Higher Rates

Trump vs. Jamie Dimon Over Fed Independence Escalates as IMF and Fitch Warn of Higher Rates

WASHINGTON, Jan 15, 2026, 17:10 EST International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva threw her support behind Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday, emphasizing that central bank independence remains crucial as the Trump administration applies pressure amid a Justice Department probe into renovation cost overruns. “He is a very good professional, very decent man,” Georgieva said, describing the Fed…
Goldman Sachs stock jumps after earnings beat and dividend hike — here’s what moved GS

Goldman Sachs stock jumps after earnings beat and dividend hike — here’s what moved GS

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 16:58 (ET) — After-hours Goldman Sachs shares surged in late after-hours trading Thursday after the bank beat profit estimates for the fourth quarter and boosted its dividend. The stock climbed roughly 4.6% to $975.86. The results arrive as investors seek confirmation that Wall Street’s deal flow is picking up after a sluggish period that squeezed…
C3.ai stock slides after-hours as Siebel’s $7 million share sale hits SEC filing

C3.ai stock slides after-hours as Siebel’s $7 million share sale hits SEC filing

New York, January 15, 2026, 17:05 EST — Trading after hours. C3.ai (AI) shares slipped roughly 2.7% to $13.53 in after-hours trading Thursday, after starting the day at $13.97 and fluctuating between about $13.50 and $14.10 during the session. C3.ai stays in the spotlight after a rollercoaster stretch. The enterprise AI software company’s shares ended Wednesday at $13.91, up 2.6%,…
Netflix stock slips after hours as Sony film deal lands and Warner bid fight heats up

Netflix stock slips after hours as Sony film deal lands and Warner bid fight heats up

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 17:27 EST — After-hours Netflix (NFLX) shares dipped 0.6% to $88.05 in after-hours trading Thursday following news that the streamer secured a multi-year global deal to stream Sony Pictures films after their theatrical release. (Reuters) The timing is crucial. Netflix is set to report earnings next week, with investors focused on whether adding more licensed…
Talen Energy stock jumps after $3.45 billion natural-gas plant deal lifts PJM bet

Talen Energy stock jumps after $3.45 billion natural-gas plant deal lifts PJM bet

New York, January 15, 2026, 17:08 EST — After-hours Talen Energy shares jumped 11.8% to $419.07 in after-hours trading Thursday, following its deal to acquire 2.6 gigawatts of natural gas-fired generating capacity from Energy Capital Partners for $3.45 billion. Evercore ISI analyst Nicholas Amicucci called the transaction a sign of “tremendous value” in existing PJM assets. (Reuters) The timing couldn’t…
XRP price slips today as Senate delays crypto bill, Ripple rolls out $150 million LMAX deal

XRP price slips today as Senate delays crypto bill, Ripple rolls out $150 million LMAX deal

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 17:18 EST — Trading in after-hours. XRP dropped roughly 3.3% to $2.07 late Thursday, having earlier reached $2.14. Bitcoin slid 1.9%, while ether dipped 2.1%, adding pressure on the wider crypto market. The pause came after U.S. lawmakers delayed a key Senate Banking Committee session on a crypto market-structure bill, which investors had counted on…
Bitcoin price slides near $95,500 as Senate crypto bill stalls; Coinbase, Strategy shares drop

Bitcoin price slides near $95,500 as Senate crypto bill stalls; Coinbase, Strategy shares drop

New York, January 15, 2026, 17:04 (EST) — After-hours trading Bitcoin dropped roughly 2% to $95,528 in late trading, dragging down crypto-related stocks following a volatile day that saw the token near $97,500 earlier. Coinbase tumbled 6.5%, Strategy lost 4.7%, and bitcoin miner Marathon Digital slid 3.9%. The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF also dipped 2.6%. This shift is significant since…
SLV stock slides after-hours as silver price cools from record highs — what traders watch next

SLV stock slides after-hours as silver price cools from record highs — what traders watch next

New York, January 15, 2026, 17:05 EST — Trading in after-hours. After hitting another record high, silver prices pulled back, dragging down shares of iShares Silver Trust, the ETF that holds silver and trades like a stock, in after-hours trading on Thursday. That’s crucial since silver has morphed into a volatile macro play this January, reacting sharply to swings in…
Gold price dips from record highs as GLD stock slides after hours on stronger dollar

Gold price dips from record highs as GLD stock slides after hours on stronger dollar

New York, January 15, 2026, 17:04 EST — After-hours trading. SPDR Gold Shares dipped in after-hours trading Thursday, following a slight drop in gold prices as a robust U.S. jobs report boosted the dollar. GLD, the largest gold-backed ETF, fell 0.6% to $423.33. This shift is significant, given bullion’s recent rally. Investors have been turning to gold as a safe…
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Stock Market Today

  • Stocks Fall as Chip and Mining Shares Weaken; Fed Chair Nomination Sparks Market Jitters
    January 31, 2026, 3:17 AM EST. Major U.S. stock indexes closed lower on Friday, with the S&P 500 down 0.43%, Dow Jones Industrials 0.36%, and Nasdaq 100 falling 1.28%. The market reacted to President Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chair, signaling a more hawkish stance on interest rates. The 10-year Treasury yield rose, while gold prices dropped to a 1.5-week low amid long liquidation in precious metals and mining stocks. Producer Price Index data for December exceeded expectations, intensifying concerns about inflation. Mixed Fed comments highlighted uncertainty about future monetary policy. Meanwhile, a tentative deal in Congress aims to prevent a government shutdown, providing some relief. The complexity of these events underpinned Friday's cautious market sentiment heading into Q4 earnings season.
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