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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.

Accenture stock price rises as Palantir-backed “sovereign AI” data-center deal grabs focus

Accenture stock price rises as Palantir-backed “sovereign AI” data-center deal grabs focus

Accenture shares rose about 1.6% to $285.18 Thursday after being selected with Palantir to build AI data centers across EMEA for UK-based Sovereign AI. Dell gained 4.1% on the news, while Nvidia and Palantir also advanced. Accenture’s annual meeting is set for Jan. 28, with its earnings call on March 19. Financial terms of the new project were not disclosed.
22 January 2026
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Spotify stock falls as it rolls out new AI “prompted playlist” tool — what traders watch next

Spotify stock falls as it rolls out new AI “prompted playlist” tool — what traders watch next

Spotify shares fell about 1.5% to $494.71 Thursday after launching an AI-powered playlist tool for Premium users in the U.S. and Canada. The drop comes as the company prepares to raise U.S. subscription prices by $1 in February. Analysts have trimmed price targets, citing concerns over possible subscriber losses. Investors are watching for Spotify’s quarterly results on Feb. 10.
22 January 2026
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Trump slaps JPMorgan and CEO Jamie Dimon with a $5 billion ‘debanking’ lawsuit

Trump slaps JPMorgan and CEO Jamie Dimon with a $5 billion ‘debanking’ lawsuit

Donald Trump filed a $5 billion lawsuit in Florida against JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon, alleging the bank closed his accounts in 2021 for political reasons. JPMorgan called the claims baseless and said account closures follow legal or regulatory requirements. The complaint says Trump and his businesses were given no explanation and were forced to reorganize banking arrangements.
22 January 2026
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Thermo Fisher stock price today: TMO steadies near a 52-week high ahead of Jan. 29 earnings

Thermo Fisher stock price today: TMO steadies near a 52-week high ahead of Jan. 29 earnings

Thermo Fisher shares rose $2.03 to $638.33 Thursday afternoon, trading near a 52-week high after closing Wednesday at $636.30. Investors are watching for fourth-quarter and full-year results due Jan. 29. The company recently delisted its 3.200% senior notes due 2026 from the NYSE. Thermo Fisher earlier announced a collaboration with Nvidia on AI-based lab automation tools.
22 January 2026
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GE Aerospace stock drops nearly 6% after earnings beat — why investors still sold

GE Aerospace stock drops nearly 6% after earnings beat — why investors still sold

GE Aerospace shares fell 5.7% to $300.25 Thursday afternoon, erasing earlier gains after the company’s 2026 profit outlook topped estimates. The drop followed news of strong demand for maintenance and a 74% jump in fourth-quarter orders, but investors noted slowing growth and margin concerns after a sharp rally. GE forecast 2026 adjusted earnings of $7.10–$7.40 per share, above consensus.
22 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: Index rises as Trump steps back on Greenland, traders size up inflation and earnings

Dow Jones today: Index rises as Trump steps back on Greenland, traders size up inflation and earnings

The Dow Jones rose 518.63 points, or 1.05%, to 49,594.73 by midday after President Trump dropped tariff threats against eight European nations. Consumer spending increased 0.5% in November, while the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge rose 0.2% for the month. Initial jobless claims edged up to 200,000 last week. Procter & Gamble shares gained on strong earnings; Abbott fell after a weak profit outlook.
22 January 2026
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Bloom Energy stock price slips as big-holder filings land ahead of Feb. 5 earnings

Bloom Energy stock price slips as big-holder filings land ahead of Feb. 5 earnings

Bloom Energy shares fell 3.9% to $144.72 Thursday afternoon, reversing earlier gains, after filings showed BlackRock and Kuwait’s sovereign fund held sizable stakes. The drop came as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose. Investors are awaiting Bloom’s Feb. 5 earnings for signs of data-center demand. FuelCell Energy and Plug Power climbed sharply, while Bloom moved lower.
22 January 2026
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Shopify stock slips as partner shake-up and new finance push land mid-session

Shopify stock slips as partner shake-up and new finance push land mid-session

Shopify shares fell 0.6% to $137.66 by early afternoon Thursday, trailing gains in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100. The company is restructuring its partnerships unit and launching new merchant finance tools, including a “Capital flex account” and higher rewards caps. Shopify also promoted its AI-commerce strategy at the NRF 2026 conference, unveiling an open standard with Google.
22 January 2026
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Bitcoin price steadies near $90,000 as ETF outflows and central banks keep traders cautious

Bitcoin price steadies near $90,000 as ETF outflows and central banks keep traders cautious

Bitcoin rose 1.1% to $89,350 Thursday but failed to break $90,000 as ETF outflows persisted. Global bond volatility and a selloff in Japanese government bonds unsettled risk markets. Traders are watching the Bank of Japan meeting and upcoming U.S. inflation data for direction. Corporate buyers continued accumulating bitcoin, but market sentiment stayed cautious.
22 January 2026
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Wells Fargo stock pops as banks rally on tariff relief, with Fed meeting ahead

Wells Fargo stock pops as banks rally on tariff relief, with Fed meeting ahead

Wells Fargo shares rose 2.6% to $88.38 Thursday as U.S. banks rallied after President Trump eased tariff threats on Europe. The bank will move its wealth-management headquarters to West Palm Beach, relocating about 100 staff by year-end. Wells Fargo also issued $2.76 million in callable notes due 2036 at 4.85%. Investors await the Federal Reserve’s late-January rate decision.
22 January 2026
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Datadog stock jumps 7% on Stifel upgrade — what traders are watching into earnings

Datadog stock jumps 7% on Stifel upgrade — what traders are watching into earnings

Datadog shares rose 7.2% to $132.35 by midday Thursday after Stifel upgraded the stock to “buy” but cut its price target to $160 from $205. The company will report fourth-quarter and full-year results on Feb. 10, with an investor day set for Feb. 12. Other firms, including TD Cowen and Mizuho, also lowered price targets but maintained positive ratings. Observability peers Dynatrace and Elastic also advanced.
22 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock slips from intraday high as Feb. 12 earnings date comes into view

Applied Materials stock slips from intraday high as Feb. 12 earnings date comes into view

Applied Materials shares fell 0.9% to $322.24 by midday Thursday after touching $332.70 earlier in the session. The company will report fiscal first-quarter results and hold an investor call on Feb. 12. Lam Research and KLA declined, while ASML gained 1.7%. Traders adjusted positions ahead of earnings as chip-equipment stocks reacted to shifting capital expenditure expectations.
22 January 2026
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ServiceNow stock climbs as OpenAI tie-up keeps AI agents in focus ahead of earnings

ServiceNow stock climbs as OpenAI tie-up keeps AI agents in focus ahead of earnings

ServiceNow shares rose 1.8% to $127.54 Thursday, recovering some ground after five straight days of losses. The company this week announced a three-year partnership with OpenAI, including direct integration of OpenAI models and new AI agent features. Analysts remain cautious ahead of Jan. 28 earnings, watching subscription trends and cRPO for signs of AI-driven growth.
22 January 2026
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OVO Energy faces £2.7m payout after Warm Home Discount delay — what vulnerable customers get now

OVO Energy faces £2.7m payout after Warm Home Discount delay — what vulnerable customers get now

Ofgem ordered OVO Energy to pay £2,765,200 in compensation after 11,646 customers received Warm Home Discount rebates more than 19 months late. Medically vulnerable customers will get an extra £150, and some prepayment meter users qualify for further payments. Ofgem said OVO missed the deadline due to an internal error. OVO apologised and said affected customers have now received compensation.
22 January 2026
FedEx stock gets fresh Argus ‘Strong Buy’ as analysts spar over freight spin-off

FedEx stock gets fresh Argus ‘Strong Buy’ as analysts spar over freight spin-off

Argus upgraded FedEx to “strong-buy” and raised its price target to $350, sending shares up 1.2% to $310.72 in New York on Thursday. Wolfe Research also lifted its target to $355 after reviewing the FedEx Freight spin-off filing, while Rothschild Redburn downgraded the stock to neutral. FedEx plans to spin off its freight unit by June 2026. Analyst price targets now range from $210 to $360.
22 January 2026
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Morgan Stanley stock rises as Wall Street’s tariff-relief rally rolls on, Fed meeting ahead

Morgan Stanley stock rises as Wall Street’s tariff-relief rally rolls on, Fed meeting ahead

Morgan Stanley shares rose 1.2% to close at $185.51 Thursday, tracking gains across major U.S. banks as tariff concerns eased and new economic data showed third-quarter GDP growth at 4.4%. Investors focused on the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting and possible changes to consumer credit policy. SpaceX is reportedly considering Morgan Stanley among banks for a potential $25 billion IPO.
22 January 2026
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FTAI Aviation stock swings on CFM56 parts deal — what traders watch next

FTAI Aviation stock swings on CFM56 parts deal — what traders watch next

FTAI Aviation shares rose 1% to $289.84 by early afternoon Thursday after announcing a multi-year materials deal with CFM International for CFM56 engine parts and repairs. The stock hit an intraday high of $308 before retreating. Financial terms were not disclosed. FTAI reports fourth-quarter results Feb. 25, with a conference call set for Feb. 26.
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Stock Market Today

  • Mixed Analyst Views Shift InterContinental Hotels Group (LSE:IHG) Investment Narrative
    March 12, 2026, 3:48 AM EDT. InterContinental Hotels Group (LSE:IHG) sees a shift in investment outlook amid mixed analyst opinions. Simply Wall St lowered its Fair Value estimate slightly from $153.14 to $146.69. Price targets vary widely, from Citi's $115 with a Sell rating to BofA's $160 with a Buy rating. UBS highlights advantages from AI integration, while Morgan Stanley notes balanced growth prospects tied to revenue per available room (RevPAR) and unit expansion. Citi remains cautious on mid-term growth despite raising its target. Peel Hunt moved to Hold from Add, reflecting less upside after recent rallies. Meanwhile, IHG proposes a 2025 final dividend of 125.9¢ and initiates a $950 million share repurchase program, signaling confidence. The mixed appraisal underscores the evolving view on IHG shares as investors weigh risks and growth factors.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 12.03.2026

12 March 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 12, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: March 12, 2026, 3:53 AM EDT Mixed Analyst Views Shift InterContinental Hotels Group (LSE:IHG) Investment Narrative March 12, 2026, 3:48 AM EDT. InterContinental Hotels Group (LSE:IHG) sees a shift in investment outlook amid mixed analyst opinions. Simply Wall St lowered its **Fair Value** estimate slightly from $153.14 to $146.69. Price targets vary widely, from Citi's $115 with a **Sell** rating to BofA's $160 with a **Buy** rating. UBS highlights advantages from AI integration, while Morgan Stanley notes balanced growth prospects tied to revenue per available room (RevPAR) and unit expansion. Citi
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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