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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.

Western Digital stock steadies after-hours as analyst targets jump into Jan. 29 earnings

Western Digital stock steadies after-hours as analyst targets jump into Jan. 29 earnings

Western Digital shares rose 0.6% to $243.29 in after-hours trading Thursday after a volatile session. Bank of America, Citi, and Rosenblatt raised price targets, citing strong cloud demand and higher storage prices. The company reports earnings Jan. 29 and will host an investor event Feb. 3. Western Digital forecast Q2 revenue near $2.9 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.88.
23 January 2026
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Eli Lilly stock rises after hours as fresh GLP-1 stop data revives a big question ahead of earnings

Eli Lilly stock rises after hours as fresh GLP-1 stop data revives a big question ahead of earnings

Eli Lilly shares rose 0.8% after hours Thursday to $1,087.38. A Reuters report cited nference data showing 36% of patients who stopped Lilly’s weight-loss drug tirzepatide kept weight off after six months, while 28% regained weight. Lilly director Juan R. Luciano acquired 15.286 shares via a deferral plan, per SEC filing. The company reports Q4 earnings February 4.
23 January 2026
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Goldman Sachs stock holds steady after $14.75 billion bond sale as rate-cap politics hangs over banks

Goldman Sachs stock holds steady after $14.75 billion bond sale as rate-cap politics hangs over banks

Goldman Sachs issued $14.75 billion in fixed-to-floating rate notes maturing between 2029 and 2047, according to an SEC filing Thursday. Shares closed up 0.2% at $954.65 and held steady after hours. Investors are watching Washington’s moves on credit-card rate caps and next week’s Fed meeting. Bank of America is considering new credit cards with a 10% rate cap, sources said.
23 January 2026
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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

Lam Research shares fell 3.4% to $220.70 Thursday, slipping from a 52-week high reached the previous day. The decline came despite Citi and Deutsche Bank raising their price targets ahead of Lam’s Jan. 28 earnings. Investors are watching for 2026 chip-equipment spending forecasts, not just quarterly results. Lam’s trading volume was near average as the S&P 500 rose 0.6%.
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

Mastercard shares rose 1% to $532.86 Thursday, outperforming Visa amid higher-than-average trading volume. The company will report earnings January 29 as investors watch consumer spending and regulatory pressure. Mastercard cut off Will Bank cards in Brazil this week, prompting the central bank to liquidate Will Financeira. U.S. banks are weighing new low-rate credit cards after President Trump’s push for a national rate cap.
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

Johnson & Johnson closed up 0.3% at $218.49 Thursday after reporting Q4 revenue of $24.56 billion and adjusted earnings of $2.46 per share. The company projected 2026 sales above estimates but faces ongoing pressure from U.S. drug pricing, tariffs, and talc litigation. A court-appointed special master recommended allowing expert testimony in the New Jersey talc case. J&J plans to appeal.
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

UnitedHealth shares rose 1.96% to $354.47 Thursday as investors focused on the insurer’s plan to rebate ACA profits starting in 2026. CEO Stephen Hemsley faced lawmakers over rising insurance costs, while analysts await the company’s Jan. 27 results and 2026 outlook. ACA premiums are projected to more than double next year, with enrollment expected to fall by two-thirds.
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

Microsoft shares fell 2.3% Wednesday after Rothschild & Co Redburn cut its price target to $450, citing a neutral outlook. The stock touched $438.68 before closing at $444.11, with trading volume up 45%. The move comes days ahead of Microsoft’s Q2 earnings on Jan. 28, as investors focus on Azure growth and AI spending. Wall Street expects EPS of $3.92 on $80.28 billion in revenue.
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

Procter & Gamble shares rose 2.7% to $149.93 in after-hours trading Thursday after reporting fiscal Q2 net sales of $22.2 billion, up 1%, and core EPS of $1.88, beating forecasts. Revenue missed estimates, but the company maintained its full-year outlook. Volumes fell 1% as pricing rose 1%. P&G returned $4.8 billion to shareholders through dividends and buybacks.
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

Intuitive Surgical reported Q4 revenue up 19% to $2.87 billion and adjusted earnings of $2.53 per share, beating analyst estimates. Shares rose about 3% in after-hours trading. The company forecast 13% to 15% growth in da Vinci procedures for 2026, slower than 2025, and warned tariffs may pressure margins. Intuitive installed 532 da Vinci systems in the quarter, ending 2025 with 11,106 in use.
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

Walmart shares fell 1.3% to $117.83 in after-hours trading after filing to cut its PhonePe stake by about 12%. The retailer faces a $10.5 million jury verdict in Maryland over a negligent gun sale. PhonePe’s IPO will not raise new capital, with proceeds going to existing shareholders. Wall Street ended higher Thursday, while Walmart declined.
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

Capital One will acquire fintech Brex for $5.15 billion in cash and stock, according to an SEC filing Thursday. The bank’s adjusted fourth-quarter profit missed estimates, sending shares down 4.2% after hours. Capital One reported a $2.13 billion profit and a $1.4 billion jump in credit loss provisions. The Brex deal is expected to close mid-2026, pending regulatory approval.
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

GE Aerospace shares fell 7.4% to $295 in after-hours trading Thursday after the company posted its 2026 outlook and quarterly results. Adjusted fourth-quarter revenue rose 20% to $11.87 billion, with EPS at $1.57. GE expects slower growth after 2025, forecasting 2026 adjusted EPS of $7.10–$7.40 and free cash flow of $8.0–$8.4 billion. Investors are watching service pricing and repair delays as airlines flag rising maintenance costs.
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

Oracle shares rose 2.4% to $178.18 in after-hours trading Thursday. Investors weighed weaker demand for $38 billion in loan syndication tied to OpenAI-related “Stargate” data centers. Oracle announced its Primavera Cloud received a FedRAMP “In Process” designation. A quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share is scheduled for payment Friday.
22 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Stock Market Crash March 12, 2026: Nifty50 Drops Below 23,600 Amid US-Iran War
    March 12, 2026, 12:35 AM EDT. The Indian stock market opened sharply lower on March 12, 2026, with Nifty50 falling below 23,600 and the BSE Sensex dropping over 900 points, driven by escalating tensions in the US-Iran war. Brent crude oil prices surged past $100, intensifying market volatility. Foreign portfolio investors sold shares worth Rs 6,267 crore, outpacing domestic institutional buying of Rs 4,966 crore. Analysts warn that continued geopolitical conflict and crude price fluctuations are likely to keep markets unstable. Experts advise investors to remain calm, maintain systematic investment plans, and consider accumulating quality bluechip stocks amid market weakness.

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12 March 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 12, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: March 12, 2026, 12:35 AM EDT Stock Market Crash March 12, 2026: Nifty50 Drops Below 23,600 Amid US-Iran War March 12, 2026, 12:35 AM EDT. The Indian stock market opened sharply lower on March 12, 2026, with **Nifty50 falling below 23,600** and the **BSE Sensex dropping over 900 points**, driven by escalating tensions in the **US-Iran war**. Brent crude oil prices surged past $100, intensifying market volatility. Foreign portfolio investors sold shares worth Rs 6,267 crore, outpacing domestic institutional buying of Rs 4,966 crore. Analysts warn that continued geopolitical conflict and
XRP Price Today: Ripple’s Australia License Push Keeps XRP Near $1.40

XRP Price Today: Ripple’s Australia License Push Keeps XRP Near $1.40

11 March 2026
XRP traded near $1.40, down 1.4% Wednesday, after Ripple announced plans to acquire BC Payments Australia to secure an Australian Financial Services Licence. The move comes as Australia tightens licensing rules for digital-asset firms. Broader crypto markets remained cautious amid concerns over oil prices, Iran, and U.S. inflation. Ripple’s deal is pending completion.
Natural Gas Price Today: Europe Gas Holds Firm as Brussels Weighs Cap After Qatar Shock

Natural Gas Price Today: Europe Gas Holds Firm as Brussels Weighs Cap After Qatar Shock

11 March 2026
European natural gas prices held near 48 euros per megawatt hour Wednesday as Shell declared force majeure on Qatari LNG cargoes, with disruptions expected to hit from April. Asia is bidding up for replacement fuel, while Brussels considers subsidies or a price cap. LNG Canada increased shipments, but analysts warn Europe’s gas storage could end March far below average if Qatari supply issues persist.
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