Today: 12 March 2026

Khadija Saeed

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

Abbott stock sinks 10% after outlook misses estimates — what ABT investors watch next

Abbott stock sinks 10% after outlook misses estimates — what ABT investors watch next

Abbott shares fell about 10% to $108.61 in after-hours trading Thursday after fourth-quarter revenue missed estimates and the company issued a weaker first-quarter profit forecast. Nutrition sales dropped 8.9% to $1.94 billion, and diagnostics revenue declined 2.5%. CEO Robert Ford said nutrition growth will remain “challenged” for several quarters. Abbott expects full-year adjusted earnings of $5.55 to $5.80 per share.
Palantir stock price today: PLTR edges up after hours as “sovereign AI” data-center plan draws focus

Palantir stock price today: PLTR edges up after hours as “sovereign AI” data-center plan draws focus

Palantir shares rose 0.3% in after-hours trading Thursday to $165.90 after being named to a major AI data-center project spanning Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company also secured a multi-year software contract with South Korea’s HD Hyundai. Investors await Palantir’s Feb. 2 earnings for updates on contract momentum. No revenue forecasts were disclosed for the new projects.
Netflix stock slides after hours as Warner deal fight drags on and Washington scrutiny looms

Netflix stock slides after hours as Warner deal fight drags on and Washington scrutiny looms

Netflix shares fell 2.2% to $83.54 after hours Thursday, extending losses tied to its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery assets. Paramount extended its hostile offer deadline for Warner Bros. to Feb. 20, intensifying pressure on Netflix’s cash proposal. A Senate hearing is set for February, with a shareholder vote planned for April. Netflix raised its bridge loan commitments to $42.2 billion to fund the deal.
Alphabet (GOOG) stock rises after Raymond James upgrade as judge keeps consumer antitrust case alive

Alphabet (GOOG) stock rises after Raymond James upgrade as judge keeps consumer antitrust case alive

Alphabet’s Class C shares (GOOG) rose 0.7% to $330.84 in after-hours trading after Raymond James upgraded the stock to “Strong Buy” and raised its price target to $400. A U.S. judge allowed a consumer antitrust lawsuit over Google’s search agreements to proceed, maintaining legal pressure on the company. Alphabet will report earnings on Feb. 4.
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Broadcom stock (AVGO) slips after hours as VMware federal deal lands in a choppy tape

Broadcom stock (AVGO) slips after hours as VMware federal deal lands in a choppy tape

Broadcom shares fell 1% to $325.49 in after-hours trading Thursday, underperforming the broader market. The U.S. GSA announced a OneGov agreement slashing VMware product prices by up to 64% through May 2027. Oracle said it will shift its Oracle Cloud VMware Solution to a BYOL model starting in March. Broadcom’s stock drop followed two days of losses and investor concerns over software revenue and licensing changes.
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Apple stock edges up, but India antitrust fight and Jan. 29 earnings loom for AAPL

Apple stock edges up, but India antitrust fight and Jan. 29 earnings loom for AAPL

Apple has asked the Delhi High Court to block India’s antitrust regulator from demanding its global financial records, with a hearing set for Jan. 27. Shares closed up 0.28% at $248.35 but slipped 0.03% after hours. Apple warned possible fines could reach $38 billion if global turnover is used. Investors await Apple’s Jan. 29 earnings for updates on iPhone demand and regulatory risks.
Amazon stock price lifts as AMZN sets Feb. 5 earnings call and tariff jitters ease

Amazon stock price lifts as AMZN sets Feb. 5 earnings call and tariff jitters ease

Amazon shares rose 1.3% to $234.34 in after-hours trading Thursday after the company set its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings call for Feb. 5. Traders are watching for tariff developments and the Federal Reserve meeting next week. CEO Andy Jassy said tariffs are starting to affect some Amazon prices. U.S. consumer spending rose 0.5% in November, while the PCE price index climbed 2.8% year-over-year.
Intel stock price whipsaws after earnings as weak outlook collides with supply squeeze

Intel stock price whipsaws after earnings as weak outlook collides with supply squeeze

Intel shares rose 0.2% to $54.32 in after-hours trading Thursday after swinging sharply on its earnings report. The company warned first-quarter revenue would miss Wall Street estimates, citing supply constraints, despite beating forecasts for the December quarter. Fourth-quarter revenue fell 4% to $13.7 billion. Traders focused on updates about Intel’s 18A manufacturing ramp and foundry demand.
Meta stock jumps nearly 6% as AI lab update and Threads ads put earnings in focus

Meta stock jumps nearly 6% as AI lab update and Threads ads put earnings in focus

Meta Platforms shares jumped 5.7% to close near $647.71 Thursday after U.S. stocks rallied on eased tariff threats and strong economic data. The company will expand ads on Threads globally next week and unveiled new internal AI models, according to CTO Andrew Bosworth. Investors await Meta’s earnings next week, focusing on AI spending and ad growth. The FTC will appeal the dismissal of its antitrust case against Meta.
Micron stock climbs on fresh William Blair call as AI memory squeeze tightens

Micron stock climbs on fresh William Blair call as AI memory squeeze tightens

Micron shares rose 1.6% to $395.54 in after-hours trading Thursday after William Blair initiated coverage with an Outperform rating, citing tight memory supply through 2027. Analysts warn soaring memory prices could squeeze phone and PC makers, with some predicting memory costs could reach up to 40% of a PC’s materials. Micron reported Q1 revenue of $13.64 billion and raised its Q2 outlook.
Tesla stock jumps as Musk flags “next month” FSD approvals and drops robotaxi safety monitors in Austin

Tesla stock jumps as Musk flags “next month” FSD approvals and drops robotaxi safety monitors in Austin

Tesla shares rose 4.1% to $449.15 after Elon Musk said robotaxi rides in Austin are operating without in-car safety monitors. Musk expects driver-supervised Full Self-Driving to get approval in Europe and China as early as next month. Investors await Tesla’s Jan. 28 earnings for updates on autonomy rollout and revenue.
Nvidia stock nudges higher after China trip plan puts AI-chip exports back in play

Nvidia stock nudges higher after China trip plan puts AI-chip exports back in play

Nvidia shares rose 0.5% to $184.32 in late U.S. trading Thursday. CEO Jensen Huang plans a late-January visit to China as the company seeks renewed access for its H200 AI chips, following conflicting export approvals and customs bans. Investors await Nvidia’s fiscal Q4 results on Feb. 25. The stock rebounded 2.95% Wednesday after a sharp drop earlier in the week.
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Roblox stock slips today as Morgan Stanley trims target; Feb. 5 earnings loom

Roblox stock slips today as Morgan Stanley trims target; Feb. 5 earnings loom

Roblox shares fell 1.5% to $74.56 Thursday after Morgan Stanley cut its price target to $155 but kept an Overweight rating. A regulatory filing showed Chief Accounting Officer Amy Marie Rawlings received 3,401 restricted stock units. Roblox will report fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings on Feb. 5. Investors are watching bookings momentum and legal risks tied to child-safety lawsuits.
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  • 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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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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