Today: 12 March 2026
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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.

Gold breaks $4,800 as Trump tariff threat jolts markets; ASX extends selloff, Rio Tinto beats forecasts

Gold breaks $4,800 as Trump tariff threat jolts markets; ASX extends selloff, Rio Tinto beats forecasts

Gold surged past $4,800 an ounce to a new record as Australian shares fell, with the S&P/ASX 200 closing down 0.4% at 8,782. Banks dropped 1.5% to their lowest since December 1, while gold miners jumped over 13%. Wall Street rebounded after Trump announced a framework deal on Greenland and canceled planned tariffs. Rio Tinto reported record Pilbara iron ore shipments, up 7% year-on-year.
22 January 2026
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Bloom Energy (BE) stock price dips after-hours as SEC filing surfaces, earnings set for Feb. 5

Bloom Energy (BE) stock price dips after-hours as SEC filing surfaces, earnings set for Feb. 5

Bloom Energy shares fell 0.8% to $150.56 in after-hours trading Wednesday after a volatile session. A Schedule 13G filing showed the Kuwait Investment Authority held 1.38% of Bloom’s Class A stock as of Jan. 19. The company released a report projecting one-third of data centers will run entirely on on-site power by 2030. Bloom’s Q4 earnings are due Feb. 5.
22 January 2026
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Coinbase stock slips after-hours as Base network glitch shows “incorrect balances” warning

Coinbase stock slips after-hours as Base network glitch shows “incorrect balances” warning

Coinbase reported a third-party issue causing missing or incorrect balances and inaccurate price quotes for assets on its Base network Wednesday. Shares closed down 0.35% at $226.93 and barely moved after hours. The company said customer funds remain safe and a fix is underway. Investors await further updates ahead of earnings on Feb. 12.
22 January 2026
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Morgan Stanley stock price rebounds as tariff scare eases; rate-cap risk still hangs over banks

Morgan Stanley stock price rebounds as tariff scare eases; rate-cap risk still hangs over banks

Morgan Stanley shares rose 0.6% to $183.32 in after-hours trading Wednesday, rebounding from a 3.7% drop Tuesday tied to concerns over a proposed 10% cap on credit card interest rates. The move followed Wall Street gains after President Trump announced a framework deal on Greenland and scrapped planned tariffs. Morgan Stanley also issued €5 billion in senior notes in European debt markets. Peers showed mixed after-hours moves.
22 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock rebounds after tariff scare fades; what to watch next for AMAT

Applied Materials stock rebounds after tariff scare fades; what to watch next for AMAT

Applied Materials rose 2.2% to $325.24 Wednesday, rebounding after Trump said he would delay tariffs tied to Greenland talks. Trading volume topped the 50-day average. Needham raised its price target to $390. The company warned of weaker China equipment spending in 2026 due to tighter U.S. export controls.
22 January 2026
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Mastercard stock slips after Trump revives 10% credit-card cap talk; Brazil card suspension adds edge

Mastercard stock slips after Trump revives 10% credit-card cap talk; Brazil card suspension adds edge

Mastercard shares fell 0.8% Wednesday amid renewed White House scrutiny of credit-card companies, closing at $527.57 with little after-hours change. Trump again called for a one-year 10% cap on card interest rates, drawing criticism from JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon and Citigroup’s Jane Fraser. Mastercard also suspended Will Bank cards in Brazil after the central bank ordered the liquidation of Will Financeira SA.
22 January 2026
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Ondas (ONDS) stock drops after hours as auditor switch and insider sale notice come into focus

Ondas (ONDS) stock drops after hours as auditor switch and insider sale notice come into focus

Ondas Inc shares fell 4.3% after hours Wednesday to $12.55 following news of an auditor switch and a director’s plan to sell up to 100,000 shares. The company raised its 2026 revenue forecast to $170–$180 million and reported a year-end cash balance of over $1.5 billion. Preliminary 2025 revenue was $47.6–$49.6 million. Full audited results are due in March.
22 January 2026
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Western Digital stock jumps after hours as analysts lift targets into Jan. 29 earnings

Western Digital stock jumps after hours as analysts lift targets into Jan. 29 earnings

Western Digital shares surged 8.5% to $241.90 in after-hours trading Wednesday after multiple brokerages raised price targets ahead of next week’s earnings. Analysts cited strong pricing and limited supply for hard-disk drives in data center markets. The company will report fiscal second-quarter results Jan. 29 and host an Innovation Day in New York on Feb. 3. Seagate and Micron also saw gains tied to data-center demand.
22 January 2026
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GE Aerospace stock climbs after hours ahead of earnings, as airlines extend key CFM maintenance pact

GE Aerospace stock climbs after hours ahead of earnings, as airlines extend key CFM maintenance pact

GE Aerospace shares jumped 2% to $318.50 in late trading Wednesday, ahead of its quarterly earnings report set for Thursday morning. Airlines continue to face supply-chain and maintenance delays, while investors watch for 2026 forecasts on engine deliveries and service demand. The Zacks consensus sees Q4 revenue up 14% to $11.26 billion. FAA chief Bryan Bedford said Boeing’s 777X faces certification hurdles but denied agency delays for the MAX 7 and MAX 10.
22 January 2026
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Lam Research stock climbs as Deutsche Bank lifts target ahead of Jan. 28 earnings

Lam Research stock climbs as Deutsche Bank lifts target ahead of Jan. 28 earnings

Lam Research shares rose 2.6% to $228.39 in after-hours trading Wednesday after multiple analysts raised price targets ahead of next week’s earnings. Analysts cited strong demand and accelerated chip equipment orders, with Deutsche Bank, UBS, and Needham all boosting targets and maintaining Buy ratings. Applied Materials, KLA, and ASML shares also gained. Lam reports results Jan. 28.
22 January 2026
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Costco (COST) stock rises as filing confirms $1.30 dividend and defeats “greenwashing” audit vote

Costco (COST) stock rises as filing confirms $1.30 dividend and defeats “greenwashing” audit vote

Costco shares rose 1.9% to $982.86 in after-hours trading Wednesday after a new SEC filing showed shareholders rejected a “greenwashing” risk audit proposal but backed the board and executive pay. The company set Jan. 30 as the record date for its $1.30 quarterly dividend, payable Feb. 13. Investors now await Costco’s earnings call on March 5.
22 January 2026
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CoreWeave stock slips after hours as SEC sale notice and lawsuit keep pressure on CRWV

CoreWeave stock slips after hours as SEC sale notice and lawsuit keep pressure on CRWV

CoreWeave shares fell 1.2% to $94.05 in after-hours trading Wednesday after a Form 144 filing showed a shareholder plans to sell 281,250 shares worth about $26.8 million through Morgan Stanley. The drop follows recent volatility tied to insider selling and concerns over the company’s heavy spending on data centers. CEO Michael Intrator said at Davos the company will “vigorously fight” a new lawsuit, calling it “baseless.”
22 January 2026
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Johnson & Johnson stock price swings late as JNJ guidance beats views, but talc risk grabs traders again

Johnson & Johnson stock price swings late as JNJ guidance beats views, but talc risk grabs traders again

Johnson & Johnson shares slipped 0.05% to $218.01 in after-hours trading Wednesday after the company projected 2026 sales and profits above Wall Street estimates. Investors weighed the upbeat forecast against renewed legal risks as a court-appointed special master recommended allowing expert testimony in federal talc litigation involving over 67,500 lawsuits. J&J plans to appeal the ruling.
22 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Nifty IT Outperforms Nifty 50 Amid US-Iran Conflict: Contrarian Buy Opportunity?
    March 12, 2026, 6:37 AM EDT. Indian IT stocks have outperformed the broader market since the US-Iran conflict began, with the Nifty IT index declining roughly 3% compared to over 5% for the Nifty 50. Despite a longer-term downtrend, including a 21% fall over one year, the sector benefits from a weaker rupee boosting export revenues, as most sales are dollar-denominated. Foreign investors have pulled over ₹17,000 crore from IT stocks recently due to concerns about AI disruption to the outsourcing model. Experts suggest selective buying, focusing on niche technology firms rather than broad IT services, as short-term rebounds may not signal sustained recovery. The currency tailwind and geopolitical tensions position IT stocks as a potential contrarian play amid market turbulence.

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India Stock Market Today: Nifty Extends Slide as Oil Tops $100, Rupee Hits Record Low

India Stock Market Today: Nifty Extends Slide as Oil Tops $100, Rupee Hits Record Low

12 March 2026
India’s Nifty 50 fell 0.53% to 23,739.30 by mid-afternoon Thursday as oil prices topped $100 a barrel and the rupee hit a record low of 92.3575 per dollar. The Sensex dropped 1% in morning trade. Analysts warned higher oil could widen the current account deficit and slow growth. U.S. trade probes and regional market losses added to pressure.
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Drops 1.3% as $100 Oil Revives RBA Rate-Hike Fears

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Drops 1.3% as $100 Oil Revives RBA Rate-Hike Fears

12 March 2026
Australian shares fell 1.3% Thursday, with the S&P/ASX 200 closing at 8,629.00 after oil surged above $100 a barrel following attacks on Middle East fuel tankers. Financials dropped 1.5% and miners 1.7%, while energy stocks rose sharply. Traders now see a 75% chance of another Reserve Bank rate hike next week. The index is down over 6% in March, on track for its worst month since September 2022.
Oil Stocks Before Market Open Today: What to Know as Crude Surges and Exxon, Chevron, Occidental Rise

Oil Stocks Before Market Open Today: What to Know as Crude Surges and Exxon, Chevron, Occidental Rise

12 March 2026
Crude oil briefly topped $100 a barrel after new attacks on tankers in Iraqi waters, before Brent eased to $96.45 and U.S. WTI to $91.30. Exxon, Chevron, and Occidental shares rose premarket, while U.S. stock futures fell as traders dialed back expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. A record 400 million-barrel IEA release, including 172 million from the U.S. reserve, failed to calm supply fears.
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