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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.

Reddit stock tumbles as RBC ad checks hit RDDT; investors pivot to earnings

Reddit stock tumbles as RBC ad checks hit RDDT; investors pivot to earnings

New York, January 15, 2026, 14:23 EST — Regular session Shares of Reddit Inc (RDDT) slid Thursday after a report from RBC Capital Markets. Unlike upbeat ad-agency checks on Meta Platforms and Alphabet’s Google, feedback on Reddit was “more mixed,” said analyst Brad Erickson. He described responses as “challenging,” pointing to low CPMs—cost per 1,000 ad impressions—that often didn’t convert…
15 January 2026
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Marvell (MRVL) stock rises as RBC starts coverage, cites AWS Trainium and data-center demand

Marvell (MRVL) stock rises as RBC starts coverage, cites AWS Trainium and data-center demand

New York, January 15, 2026, 14:20 EST — Regular session Shares of Marvell Technology climbed about 1% to $82.04 on Thursday after RBC Capital Markets kicked off coverage with an Outperform rating and a $105 price target. The boost comes as RBC highlights strong demand linked to data centers and custom chips for major cloud clients. Analyst Srini Pajjuri described…
15 January 2026
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PepsiCo stock ticks up as UBS trims target and inflation keeps investors on edge

PepsiCo stock ticks up as UBS trims target and inflation keeps investors on edge

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 14:28 EST — Regular session Shares of PepsiCo (PEP.O) climbed roughly 0.6%, reaching $146.8 in afternoon trading Thursday. This matters since PepsiCo stands as a key consumer-staples bellwether, with investors now debating how much “pricing power” remains as shoppers continue trading down. Investors are turning their attention to the company’s upcoming earnings, hoping for updated…
15 January 2026
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AT&T stock nudges up after $1.02 billion spectrum deal closes as earnings loom

AT&T stock nudges up after $1.02 billion spectrum deal closes as earnings loom

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 14:36 EST — Regular session. AT&T Inc. shares ticked up Thursday following a regulatory filing that revealed the company wrapped up a $1.018 billion deal for spectrum licenses. The move signals a push to boost network capacity ahead of a packed earnings season for U.S. telecoms. The stock gained roughly 0.3% to $23.69 in afternoon…
15 January 2026
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Lumentum stock pops after Barclays doubles target — what traders are watching next

Lumentum stock pops after Barclays doubles target — what traders are watching next

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 14:35 EST — Regular session Lumentum Holdings Inc shares rose 5.1% to $348.68 on Thursday, clawing back part of Wednesday’s losses as investors shifted focus back to high-beta AI infrastructure stocks. This move is significant since Lumentum now serves as a quick indicator of spending on faster data links within data centers, where operators are…
15 January 2026
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GE Aerospace stock ticks up on leadership shake-up as investors eye earnings next week

GE Aerospace stock ticks up on leadership shake-up as investors eye earnings next week

New York, January 15, 2026, 14:14 EST — Market open GE Aerospace shares nudged higher Thursday following a leadership shake-up that merges its technology and operations group with the main commercial engines unit. The stock gained roughly 0.3%, reaching $319.97 in afternoon trading. The change arrives as investors zero in on execution ahead of next week’s quarterly report. The company…
15 January 2026
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Booking Holdings stock steadies as U.S. visa move keeps travel names on edge (BKNG)

Booking Holdings stock steadies as U.S. visa move keeps travel names on edge (BKNG)

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 14:10 ET — Regular session Booking Holdings Inc. common stock held steady Thursday after slipping the previous day, as investors weighed the U.S. move to suspend immigrant visa processing for dozens of countries and its potential hit to travel demand. This issue is especially urgent now, with online travel agencies playing a key role in…
15 January 2026
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American Express stock barely budges after fresh loan data — what AXP investors are watching next

American Express stock barely budges after fresh loan data — what AXP investors are watching next

NEW YORK, Jan 15, 2026, 2:13 PM ET — Regular session Shares of American Express Company edged up roughly 0.1% to $358.54 on Thursday. The card issuer had just released fresh U.S. credit performance data, closely watched by investors as an early signal of potential loan losses. The update comes at a tricky time for the card and payments sector.…
15 January 2026
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Cisco stock rises as Jensen Huang and Sam Altman join Cisco AI Summit lineup

Cisco stock rises as Jensen Huang and Sam Altman join Cisco AI Summit lineup

New York, January 15, 2026, 13:53 EST — Regular session ongoing Cisco Systems, Inc. shares gained roughly 1.8% to close at $75.74 on Thursday. The networking giant announced it will host its second annual AI Summit on Feb. 3. Notable speakers lined up include Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. (Cisco Investor Relations) The event arrives amid…
15 January 2026
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Qualcomm stock slips as chip rally rolls on; QCOM eyes Feb. 4 earnings

Qualcomm stock slips as chip rally rolls on; QCOM eyes Feb. 4 earnings

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 14:09 EST — Regular session Shares of Qualcomm (QCOM.O) slipped $2.65, or 1.6%, to $161.89 in afternoon trading Thursday, after an earlier range between $167.30 and $161.05. The stock’s drop drew attention as chip stocks have been reacting sharply to policy news and initial earnings reports, with investors quick to punish those linked to weaker…
15 January 2026
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Merck stock slips as FDA fast-track delays grab attention ahead of Feb. 3 earnings

Merck stock slips as FDA fast-track delays grab attention ahead of Feb. 3 earnings

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 13:56 EST — Regular session Shares of Merck & Co slipped 0.2% to $110.75 on Thursday, fluctuating within a range of $108.48 to $111.06 during the day. The shift arrives as investors adjust their outlook on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s new fast-track review process. Initially marketed as a shortcut, the effort is already…
15 January 2026
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Amphenol (APH) stock jumps 6% as Goldman lifts target and company tees up ADC India open offer

Amphenol (APH) stock jumps 6% as Goldman lifts target and company tees up ADC India open offer

New York, January 15, 2026, 13:25 EST — Regular session Amphenol shares climbed about 6.4% to $156.13 in afternoon trading on Thursday, extending a sharp rally as investors weighed a fresh India open-offer update and new price-target increases from big banks. The move matters because Amphenol has become a crowded way to play spending on data centers and high-speed networking…
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Stock Market Today

  • How to Trade on Budget 2026: Strategies for Nifty, Sensex, Gold, Silver Investors and Key Stocks
    January 31, 2026, 5:55 AM EST. Union Budget 2026-27 is set for Sunday, February 1, with NSE and BSE holding special trading sessions despite the weekend. The stock market opens 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM; commodity markets trade 9 AM to 5 PM. Experts warn of high volatility and thin liquidity due to institutional investor absence on Budget Day, advising caution. Santosh Meena of Swastika Investmart highlights risk from erratic swings and suggests Monday may bring clearer trends. Kotak's Shrikant Chouhan anticipates range-bound movement in Nifty and Sensex, projecting support at 25,200/82,000 and resistance near 25,600/83,200. Traders should note restrictions on selling cash-bought stocks pre- and post-Budget. The market showed selective sector strength Friday amid cautious pre-Budget positioning and external challenges.
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