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.

Applied Digital stock slides, then swings hard as new Buy call pegs $42 target — what’s next for APLD

Applied Digital stock slides, then swings hard as new Buy call pegs $42 target — what’s next for APLD

Applied Digital shares fell 1.1% to $35.06 after volatile trading and heavy volume. Texas Capital began coverage with a Buy rating and a $42 target, citing the company’s data-center expansion and technology. Investors are awaiting updates on new leases and financing for its AI-focused facilities. The next earnings report is expected April 13, though the date is unconfirmed.
22 January 2026
Freeport-McMoRan stock nudges higher into earnings as copper steadies — what to watch Thursday

Freeport-McMoRan stock nudges higher into earnings as copper steadies — what to watch Thursday

Freeport-McMoRan shares closed up 0.9% at $60.58 Wednesday ahead of its quarterly earnings report due before Thursday’s open. Copper prices rose 0.4% to $12,796 a ton on the LME, but the Yangshan premium fell to its lowest in 18 months, signaling weak Chinese demand. Analysts expect Freeport to report EPS of $0.32 on $5.35 billion in revenue.
Nebius (NBIS) stock price slips after-hours as Israel AI supercomputer news meets jittery tape

Nebius (NBIS) stock price slips after-hours as Israel AI supercomputer news meets jittery tape

Nebius shares fell 0.4% to $98.87 in after-hours trading Wednesday after a volatile session. The drop keeps the stock below $100 following an 8.7% plunge Tuesday. Israel launched a national AI supercomputer using Nebius infrastructure and Nvidia B200 chips. Investors remain alert to tariff developments and the company’s next earnings date.
Seagate (STX) stock jumps 6% after a fresh BNP upgrade — what traders are watching into earnings

Seagate (STX) stock jumps 6% after a fresh BNP upgrade — what traders are watching into earnings

Seagate shares rose 5.6% to $344.22 in after-hours trading Wednesday after BNP Paribas upgraded the stock and Citi and BofA raised price targets. The moves come ahead of Seagate’s fiscal Q2 earnings report, set for release January 27. Trading volume reached 4.7 million shares, with prices ranging from $324.06 to $349.90 during the session.
Thermo Fisher stock hits fresh 52-week high as volume jumps in late trade

Thermo Fisher stock hits fresh 52-week high as volume jumps in late trade

Thermo Fisher Scientific shares hit a 52-week high Wednesday, closing up 2.8% at $636.30 before little movement after hours. The S&P 500 and Dow also rose over 1%. The company will report earnings Jan. 29, with investors watching guidance on biopharma demand and China sales. The NYSE filed to delist Thermo Fisher’s 3.200% senior notes due 2026, affecting only the notes, not the stock.
22 January 2026
AbbVie stock rises after-hours as Bernstein sticks with $225 target ahead of Feb. 4 earnings

AbbVie stock rises after-hours as Bernstein sticks with $225 target ahead of Feb. 4 earnings

AbbVie shares closed up 0.99% at $216.15 Wednesday, trading near typical volume ahead of its Feb. 4 earnings report. Bernstein’s Courtney Breen maintained a Market Perform rating and $225 target. Investors are watching for 2026 guidance and updates on AbbVie’s new drug performance. Details of a recent pricing deal with the Trump administration remain undisclosed.
22 January 2026
ServiceNow stock price ticks up after hours as OpenAI tie-up and Oppenheimer cut sharpen focus on Jan. 28 earnings

ServiceNow stock price ticks up after hours as OpenAI tie-up and Oppenheimer cut sharpen focus on Jan. 28 earnings

ServiceNow shares rose 0.5% to $125.92 in after-hours trading Wednesday, following a fifth straight day of losses. Oppenheimer cut its price target to $175, citing concerns over recent acquisitions. Investors await Jan. 28 results for updates on AI rollout and integration. ServiceNow and OpenAI announced a multi-year deal to embed GPT-5.2 in ServiceNow workflows.
MercadoLibre stock ticks up after-hours as fresh SEC filing shows $238 mln fund stake — what to watch next (MELI)

MercadoLibre stock ticks up after-hours as fresh SEC filing shows $238 mln fund stake — what to watch next (MELI)

MercadoLibre shares rose about 1% to $2,057.77 in after-hours trading Wednesday, with 943,000 shares traded. A new SEC filing showed Northcape Capital held 116,848 shares worth $238.4 million at the end of 2025. The move came as Wall Street rebounded after tariff concerns eased. MercadoLibre plans to release Q4 results on Feb. 24.
Lumentum stock price extends rally after Aletheia lifts target to $500 ahead of Feb. 3 earnings

Lumentum stock price extends rally after Aletheia lifts target to $500 ahead of Feb. 3 earnings

Lumentum Holdings shares rose 1.6% to $362.44 in after-hours trading Wednesday, after a 10% gain Tuesday. Aletheia Capital raised its price target to $500, citing strong demand for high-speed optical lasers. About 5 million shares traded during the day. Investors await Lumentum’s fiscal Q2 report on Feb. 3 for updates on orders and pricing.
Exxon Mobil stock price jumps to a fresh 52-week high after hours — here’s what investors watch next

Exxon Mobil stock price jumps to a fresh 52-week high after hours — here’s what investors watch next

Exxon Mobil shares rose 2.4% to $133.61 in after-hours trading Wednesday, hitting a new 52-week high on volume of 18.9 million shares. The move followed supply disruptions in Kazakhstan and ahead of U.S. inventory data due Thursday. Brent crude settled at $65.24 a barrel, while U.S. WTI closed at $60.62. Diesel futures jumped 4% as U.S. refineries prepared for an Arctic blast.
Visa stock holds steady after hours as fee-curb talk builds — what investors watch next

Visa stock holds steady after hours as fee-curb talk builds — what investors watch next

Visa shares fell 0.2% to $325.28 in after-hours trading Wednesday amid renewed Washington scrutiny of credit-card fees. The company enters a quiet period ahead of its fiscal first-quarter results, due Jan. 29. Mastercard shares also slipped. U.S. and UK regulators are examining card payment practices, while merchants continue legal challenges over fee structures.
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  • Dollar Edges Up on Rising 10-Year T-Note Yield and Oil Price Surge
    March 12, 2026, 5:16 AM EDT. The dollar index gained 0.32% fueled by a 5 basis points increase in the 10-year U.S. Treasury note yield, boosting interest rate differentials. A 4.6% jump in WTI crude oil prices added hawkish signals for Federal Reserve policy, supporting the dollar. February's U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.3% month-over-month and 2.4% year-over-year, aligning with market expectations but still above the Fed's 2% inflation target. Tensions from the Iran conflict pushed oil to a 3.75-year high before settling near $87 per barrel. The G-7 announced a 400 million-barrel strategic oil reserve release to mitigate supply disruptions. Market swaps show a 0% chance of a March rate cut, with expectations of cuts in 2026. EUR/USD fell 0.35%, USD/JPY rose 0.57%, driven by dollar strength and energy price impacts.

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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, 5:25 AM EDT Dollar Edges Up on Rising 10-Year T-Note Yield and Oil Price Surge March 12, 2026, 5:16 AM EDT. The dollar index gained 0.32% fueled by a 5 basis points increase in the 10-year U.S. Treasury note yield, boosting interest rate differentials. A 4.6% jump in WTI crude oil prices added hawkish signals for Federal Reserve policy, supporting the dollar. February's U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.3% month-over-month and 2.4% year-over-year, aligning with market expectations but still above the Fed's 2% inflation target. Tensions from
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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