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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.

Lam Research stock slips 3% after fresh high as Citi, Deutsche Bank lift targets into earnings

Lam Research stock slips 3% after fresh high as Citi, Deutsche Bank lift targets into earnings

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 17:42 EST — After-hours Shares of Lam Research Corp fell 3.4% Thursday, closing at $220.70. During the day, the stock fluctuated between $238.20 and $219.39, and it held close to the closing price in after-hours trading. The drop comes just a week ahead of Lam’s December-quarter earnings release on Jan. 28. Investors will focus on…
23 January 2026
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Mastercard stock price rebounds to $533 as MA snaps slide — what investors watch next

Mastercard stock price rebounds to $533 as MA snaps slide — what investors watch next

New York, January 22, 2026, 17:35 EST — After-hours Mastercard Incorporated shares climbed 1%, finishing Thursday at $532.86 and staying close to that price in after-hours trading. During the session, the stock fluctuated between $523.81 and $533.04. Trading volume surpassed recent averages, helping Mastercard outperform some major financial rivals, including Visa. (MarketWatch) The rally followed a wider two-day bounce in…
23 January 2026
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Johnson & Johnson stock price today: JNJ ends higher, but talc case stays in focus after earnings

Johnson & Johnson stock price today: JNJ ends higher, but talc case stays in focus after earnings

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 17:46 EST — After-hours Johnson & Johnson shares ended Thursday roughly 0.3% higher at $218.49, after moving between $217 and $221.86 during the session. Trading volume hit around 13 million shares. The move was modest, but the backdrop is anything but. J&J’s initial glimpse at 2026 arrives amid mounting U.S. pressure on drug pricing and…
22 January 2026
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Why UnitedHealth Group (UNH) stock rose today as Obamacare rebates and earnings loom

Why UnitedHealth Group (UNH) stock rose today as Obamacare rebates and earnings loom

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 17:37 EST — After-hours UnitedHealth Group shares closed Thursday up 1.96% at $354.47, outperforming many managed-care peers. Investors reacted to new political and regulatory developments concerning insurance affordability. Washington’s scrutiny ramped up Thursday as top health insurer execs confronted lawmakers over climbing consumer expenses and market dominance. UnitedHealth CEO Stephen Hemsley told the panel the…
22 January 2026
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Microsoft stock drops after Redburn cuts target as Jan. 28 earnings loom

Microsoft stock drops after Redburn cuts target as Jan. 28 earnings loom

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 16:57 EST Microsoft shares dropped Wednesday after Rothschild & Co Redburn lowered its price target to $450 from $500, keeping a neutral stance on the stock. The downgrade sent shares down roughly 2.3% during mid-day trading. Prices dipped as low as $438.68 before settling at $444.11, with volume about 45% above average. (MarketBeat) The decline…
22 January 2026
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P&G stock price jumps after earnings, but a U.S. demand wobble steals the spotlight

P&G stock price jumps after earnings, but a U.S. demand wobble steals the spotlight

NEW YORK, Jan 22, 2026, 17:24 (EST) — Trading after hours. Procter & Gamble shares climbed roughly 2.7% to $149.93 in after-hours trading Thursday, following its fiscal second-quarter report. The maker of Tide and Pampers maintained key elements of its full-year guidance. P&G reported net sales up 1% at $22.2 billion, with core earnings per share steady at $1.88. Organic…
22 January 2026
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Intuitive Surgical Q4 2025 earnings beat lifts ISRG, but 2026 da Vinci forecast slows on tariffs

Intuitive Surgical Q4 2025 earnings beat lifts ISRG, but 2026 da Vinci forecast slows on tariffs

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan 22, 2026, 13:58 PST Intuitive Surgical topped Wall Street forecasts for Q4 profit and revenue on Thursday, buoyed by steady demand for its da Vinci surgical robots. The news pushed shares 3.3% higher in after-hours trading. (Reuters) Investors are shifting their attention from quarterly sales to procedure growth — the count of surgeries performed using the robots…
22 January 2026
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Walmart stock slips after PhonePe IPO stake-sale plan; investors brace for CEO handover and earnings

Walmart stock slips after PhonePe IPO stake-sale plan; investors brace for CEO handover and earnings

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 17:27 (EST) — After-hours Walmart Inc shares slipped 1.3% to $117.83 in after-hours trading Thursday following an updated PhonePe IPO filing. The retailer, which owns roughly 72% of the Indian payments firm, plans to sell nearly 46 million shares, cutting its stake by about 12%. Tiger Global and Microsoft are also set to exit, according…
22 January 2026
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Capital One’s $5.15B Brex buy hits as COF Q4 earnings miss sends shares lower after hours

Capital One’s $5.15B Brex buy hits as COF Q4 earnings miss sends shares lower after hours

NEW YORK, Jan 22, 2026, 17:14 (EST) Capital One Financial will buy fintech Brex for $5.15 billion, paying about $2.75 billion in cash and issuing about 10.6 million shares, a regulatory filing showed on Thursday. (SEC) The move matters now because Capital One has been building out payments and commercial reach since it closed its $35.3 billion acquisition of Discover…
22 January 2026
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GE Aerospace stock price drops 7% after earnings even as 2026 profit forecast tops estimates

GE Aerospace stock price drops 7% after earnings even as 2026 profit forecast tops estimates

New York, January 22, 2026, 17:03 (EST) — After-hours trading GE Aerospace shares dropped roughly 7.4% to $295 in after-hours Thursday, erasing earlier gains following the release of its 2026 targets alongside the quarterly report. RTX slipped about 0.6%, while Boeing edged up 0.5% in late trading. This shift is significant since GE’s main source of profit comes from the…
22 January 2026
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JPMorgan stock price rises despite Trump’s $5 billion lawsuit — here’s what investors watch next

JPMorgan stock price rises despite Trump’s $5 billion lawsuit — here’s what investors watch next

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 17:20 EST — After-hours Shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co edged up 0.5% to $303.63 on Thursday, hovering just below their 52-week peak. This came after U.S. President Donald Trump filed a $5 billion lawsuit against the bank and CEO Jamie Dimon, accusing them of politically motivated “debanking.” The suit, lodged in Miami-Dade County’s Florida…
22 January 2026
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Oracle stock rises after-hours as Stargate loan jitters and FedRAMP push land on traders’ screens

Oracle stock rises after-hours as Stargate loan jitters and FedRAMP push land on traders’ screens

New York, January 22, 2026, 17:06 EST — After-hours trading Shares of Oracle Corp climbed roughly 2.4% to $178.18 in after-hours trading Thursday. The stock bounced back alongside the broader tech sector, though discussions around AI infrastructure funding remain in focus. Business Insider says investor interest is waning for about $38 billion in debt tied to two “Stargate” data-center campuses…
22 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • ALS Limited's Steady Dividends Reinforce Industrial Sector Appeal on ASX
    January 24, 2026, 1:06 AM EST. ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ) continues to attract investor attention through steady earnings growth, consistent dividend payouts and its established position in Australia's testing, inspection and analytical services sector. Inclusion in the ASX 100 elevates its profile among investors seeking reliable industrial exposures. The company's investment case rests on converting steady demand from mining, life sciences and industrial clients into dependable cash flow and dividends. However, ALS faces risks including a higher debt load, reliance on executing growth and acquisition strategies, and a stretched valuation with a premium earnings multiple. Diverse market views on fair value ranging from A$10.29 to over A$5,500 highlight investor uncertainty. Analysts urge scrutiny of these factors alongside growth prospects before investment decisions.
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