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Khadija Saeed

Khadija Saeed is a financial markets reporter at TS2.tech, specializing in stocks, technology and emerging industries. She studied economics and finance at the London School of Economics and previously worked in market research before moving into financial journalism. Her coverage focuses on the companies, innovations and economic trends influencing global investors.

Big Tech stocks wobble as Apple, Nvidia slide on AI angst; what to watch before Tuesday

Big Tech stocks wobble as Apple, Nvidia slide on AI angst; what to watch before Tuesday

Apple fell 2.3% and Nvidia dropped 2.2% Friday as Big Tech stocks ended mostly lower, capping a volatile week marked by an “AI scare trade” and renewed scrutiny of tech spending. U.S. inflation cooled to 2.4% in January, but failed to steady tech shares. Markets close Monday for Washington’s Birthday and reopen Tuesday. Nvidia’s earnings on Feb. 25 are the next major event.
14 February 2026
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Cloud Computing Stocks Rebound as CPI Cools — What to Watch Before Palo Alto Earnings

Cloud Computing Stocks Rebound as CPI Cools — What to Watch Before Palo Alto Earnings

First Trust Cloud Computing ETF (SKYY) jumped 2.5% to $114.26 Friday, outperforming a weaker Nasdaq as U.S. inflation data came in below forecasts and Treasury yields fell. Peers CLOU and WCLD also gained over 2%. U.S. markets close Monday for Washington’s Birthday. Palo Alto Networks reports earnings Tuesday after the bell.
14 February 2026
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Goldman Sachs stock in focus after top lawyer quits over Epstein disclosures

Goldman Sachs stock in focus after top lawyer quits over Epstein disclosures

Goldman Sachs chief legal officer Kathy Ruemmler resigned after U.S. Justice Department documents revealed she accepted gifts from Jeffrey Epstein and advised him on media strategy. Goldman shares closed at $905.14, up 0.07%, following a volatile week. Ruemmler will retire effective June 30, 2026, according to an SEC filing. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Presidents Day.
14 February 2026
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Gold price jumps back above $5,000 after softer U.S. inflation — what traders watch next

Gold price jumps back above $5,000 after softer U.S. inflation — what traders watch next

Gold surged 2.1% to $5,022.06 an ounce Friday after U.S. inflation data raised bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts, reversing Thursday’s sharp drop below $5,000. Silver climbed 3.4% to $77.70. U.S. interest-rate futures now price nearly 70% odds of a Fed cut in June. Indian dealers switched to discounts as high prices dampened demand, while China’s central bank added gold for a 15th month.
14 February 2026
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Oil stocks brace for OPEC+ April output decision after Exxon slips, refiners climb

Oil stocks brace for OPEC+ April output decision after Exxon slips, refiners climb

OPEC+ is considering restarting oil output hikes from April, with eight producers meeting March 1. Brent crude settled up 0.3% at $67.75 Friday, but both Brent and WTI posted weekly losses. U.S. markets close Monday for Presidents Day. Washington eased some Venezuela energy sanctions, allowing Chevron and others to operate under new Treasury rules.
14 February 2026
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Chip stocks brace for holiday week: Applied Materials surges, Nvidia slides — what to watch next

Chip stocks brace for holiday week: Applied Materials surges, Nvidia slides — what to watch next

Applied Materials forecast second-quarter revenue of about $7.65 billion and adjusted profit above estimates, sending its shares up over 10% Friday and lifting Lam Research and KLA. The Philadelphia SE Semiconductor index rose 0.66%. Nvidia and Broadcom fell despite the sector rally. The Nasdaq slipped 0.22% while the S&P 500 edged up 0.05% as investors weighed inflation data and rate-cut bets.
14 February 2026
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Dow Jones at 49,500 after softer CPI — what to watch before Wall Street’s next session

Dow Jones at 49,500 after softer CPI — what to watch before Wall Street’s next session

The Dow closed up 48.95 points at 49,500.93 Friday but posted a 1.2% weekly drop, its biggest since November. January’s core CPI rose 0.3%, the smallest annual gain in nearly five years, sending the 10-year Treasury yield down to 4.05%. Traders now see a 52.3% chance of a Fed rate cut in June. The NYSE will be closed Monday for Washington’s Birthday.
14 February 2026
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Bitcoin price today: BTC holds near $70,000 as softer U.S. inflation shifts the week-ahead playbook

Bitcoin price today: BTC holds near $70,000 as softer U.S. inflation shifts the week-ahead playbook

Bitcoin climbed 1.3% to $69,661 on Saturday, following a 4.9% jump after Friday’s U.S. inflation data. Treasury yields fell as traders kept bets on Fed rate cuts alive. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $410 million in outflows Thursday, led by BlackRock and Fidelity. Coinbase reported a surprise quarterly loss on weaker trading volumes.
14 February 2026
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Intel stock price: INTC heads into holiday-shortened week after new “show me” analyst call

Intel stock price: INTC heads into holiday-shortened week after new “show me” analyst call

Intel shares closed up 0.6% at $46.79 Friday, recovering slightly after a 3.75% drop the previous day. DA Davidson began coverage with a Neutral rating and a $45 price target, citing execution risks. A quarterly SEC filing showed Intel’s U.S. equity holdings valued at about $724 million at year-end. The stock remains below its 52-week high of $54.60 reached in late January.
14 February 2026
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Strategy (MSTR) stock jumps 9% on bitcoin rebound as traders brace for Tuesday reopen

Strategy (MSTR) stock jumps 9% on bitcoin rebound as traders brace for Tuesday reopen

Strategy Inc (MSTR) shares jumped 8.85% to $133.88 Friday, tracking a late-week bitcoin rally after cooler U.S. inflation data. The company filed a prospectus for its “STRC” preferred stock with an 11.25% February dividend. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Presidents Day, with trading set to resume Tuesday. Bitcoin hovered near $69,877 Saturday, up 1.4% from its prior close.
14 February 2026
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Palantir stock rebounds as upgrade meets Burry bear case — what PLTR traders watch next week

Palantir stock rebounds as upgrade meets Burry bear case — what PLTR traders watch next week

Palantir shares closed up 1.77% at $131.41 Friday, with after-hours trading lifting the price to $131.75. Freedom Capital Markets upgraded the stock to Buy with a $170 target, while Michael Burry argued the shares are overvalued and disclosed put options. U.S. markets reopen Tuesday after Presidents Day, with investors awaiting Fed minutes and inflation data.
14 February 2026
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Broadcom stock price dips toward $325 as analyst warns hyperscalers could squeeze AVGO’s AI chips

Broadcom stock price dips toward $325 as analyst warns hyperscalers could squeeze AVGO’s AI chips

Broadcom shares fell 1.8% to $325.17 Friday after D.A. Davidson began coverage at Neutral, citing risks that major cloud customers may shift custom-chip work in-house. Analyst Gil Luria set a $335 target, calling Broadcom’s AI chip business “a shrinking iceberg.” U.S. markets close Monday for Presidents Day. Broadcom reports earnings March 4.
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  • Altria Shares Rise Amid FDA Tobacco Rule and Increased Trading Volumes
    June 27, 2026, 6:10 PM EDT. Altria Group (NYSE:MO) shares climbed 0.79% to $73.79 on June 26, driven by a five-day rally that boosted the stock nearly 6.8%, narrowing the gap to its 52-week high. The surge reduced Altria's dividend yield to approximately 5.75% from 6.13%, as the stock price outpaced the fixed quarterly payout. Trading volume spiked 75% above the 65-day average amid FTSE Russell's index rebalancing and heightened market activity. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed new rules requiring foreign tobacco companies to register facilities and list products, raising regulatory considerations. Despite broader market declines, Altria outperformed with a low beta of 0.46, suggesting targeted investor demand.

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