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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.

Netflix stock slides after hours as Warner Bros cash bid and 2026 outlook keep NFLX under pressure

Netflix stock slides after hours as Warner Bros cash bid and 2026 outlook keep NFLX under pressure

Netflix shares fell 2.2% to $85.36 in after-hours trading Wednesday, extending losses after its earnings report. The company paused its buyback program and raised its bridge loan facility by $8.2 billion, signaling intent to finance its $82.7 billion all-cash bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. Netflix projects 2026 revenue up to $51.7 billion and expects advertising revenue to double to $3 billion.
21 January 2026
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Microsoft stock price slides after analyst target cuts as Wall Street braces for earnings

Microsoft stock price slides after analyst target cuts as Wall Street braces for earnings

Microsoft shares fell 2.7% to $442.45 in late trading Wednesday, underperforming tech peers ahead of next week’s earnings report. Several analysts trimmed price targets, citing concerns over short-term cloud and AI demand. Trading volume reached 26.6 million shares, above the 65-day average. Investors await Azure growth figures and initial Copilot revenue on Jan. 28.
21 January 2026
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Broadcom stock dips again after Tuesday rout as VMware OneGov deal lands; earnings date in focus

Broadcom stock dips again after Tuesday rout as VMware OneGov deal lands; earnings date in focus

Broadcom shares fell 1.1% to $328.80 Wednesday after a 5.43% drop the previous day, as tariff threats and margin concerns rattled tech stocks. The U.S. GSA approved a OneGov deal with Broadcom, cutting prices on VMware and security software by up to 64% through May 2027. Trading volume reached about 31.7 million shares. Broadcom reports earnings March 4.
21 January 2026
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AMD stock price jumps nearly 8% as board move and earnings countdown pull in buyers

AMD stock price jumps nearly 8% as board move and earnings countdown pull in buyers

AMD shares surged 7.8% to close at $250.02 Wednesday, outpacing the chip sector after Wall Street rebounded from a selloff. The company named former Accenture CFO KC McClure to its board and Audit and Finance Committee, granting her 1,278 restricted stock units. Traders are watching Intel’s earnings Thursday, with AMD set to report Feb. 3. Options volume on AMD more than doubled the daily average.
21 January 2026
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Tesla stock rises after Lemonade offers 50% insurance cut tied to Full Self-Driving

Tesla stock rises after Lemonade offers 50% insurance cut tied to Full Self-Driving

Tesla shares rose 2.7% to $430.71 Wednesday, boosted by renewed interest in its self-driving technology. Insurer Lemonade announced a 50% cut to pay-per-mile rates for Tesla drivers using Full Self-Driving, starting Jan. 26 in Arizona. CEO Elon Musk warned early production of the Cybercab robotaxi and Optimus robot will be “agonizingly slow.” Tesla denied reports of major staff cuts at its Berlin-area factory.
21 January 2026
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VIX slips below 20 as Trump pulls Greenland tariff threat and Wall Street steadies

VIX slips below 20 as Trump pulls Greenland tariff threat and Wall Street steadies

The VIX fell more than 8% to 18.43 on Wednesday after President Trump said planned tariffs on European imports would be dropped, citing a preliminary deal with NATO over Greenland. U.S. stocks rebounded, with the S&P 500 up about 0.5% in afternoon trading. Tuesday’s tariff threat had sent the VIX to an eight-week high and triggered sharp losses across equities and currencies.
21 January 2026
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Netflix goes all-cash in Warner Bros Discovery deal as Paramount deadline looms

Netflix goes all-cash in Warner Bros Discovery deal as Paramount deadline looms

Netflix shifted its bid for Warner Bros Discovery to an all-cash offer at $27.75 per share, matching its previous price. Paramount Skydance’s $30-per-share tender offer expires Wednesday. Warner Bros forecasts Discovery Global Networks revenue will fall from $17 billion in 2026 to $15.6 billion by 2029. Warner faces a $2.8 billion breakup fee if it abandons Netflix’s deal for a higher offer.
21 January 2026
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Analog Devices stock jumps 4% as BofA lifts target and chip shares rebound

Analog Devices stock jumps 4% as BofA lifts target and chip shares rebound

Analog Devices shares rose 4.1% to $307.85 Wednesday afternoon, rebounding from Tuesday’s tariff-driven selloff. Bank of America raised its price target for the stock to $350, citing strong demand and AI-related growth. The iShares Semiconductor ETF gained 4% as chip stocks rallied ahead of earnings season. Traders are focused on the Federal Reserve’s Jan. 27–28 meeting, with rates expected to hold steady.
21 January 2026
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Starbucks stock climbs as BofA lifts target; SBUX earnings on Jan. 28 in focus

Starbucks stock climbs as BofA lifts target; SBUX earnings on Jan. 28 in focus

Starbucks shares rose 2.5% to $95.99 Wednesday, outpacing the S&P 500 ahead of next week’s earnings report. Bank of America Securities raised its price target to $114, citing store traffic and margin improvements. Investors are watching for signs of a turnaround, with first-quarter results due Jan. 28. CEO Brian Niccol said no broad menu price hikes are planned for 2026.
21 January 2026
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Dell stock rebounds after Morgan Stanley warning as Citi stays positive ahead of earnings

Dell stock rebounds after Morgan Stanley warning as Citi stays positive ahead of earnings

Dell shares rose 2.7% to $114.03 Wednesday, rebounding after a 7.85% drop Tuesday following a Morgan Stanley sector downgrade. Morgan Stanley cut its price target to $111 and kept an Underweight rating, while Citi lowered its target to $165 but maintained a Buy. Investors weighed analyst concerns over weak 2026 hardware budgets and rising component costs ahead of Dell’s Feb. 26 earnings report.
21 January 2026
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Nike stock pops 2% on China-Europe leadership shuffle — what investors watch next for NKE

Nike stock pops 2% on China-Europe leadership shuffle — what investors watch next for NKE

Nike shares rose about 2% to $64.92 Wednesday afternoon after the company announced new regional leadership for Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Greater China. César Garcia will take over EMEA on Feb. 2, replacing Carl Grebert, while Cathy Sparks will lead Greater China after Angela Dong departs March 31. The stock remains 23% below its 52-week high. Nike’s next earnings report is scheduled for March.
21 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • U.S. Stocks Mixed as Middle East Tensions Elevate Oil Prices; Oracle Beats Earnings Estimates
    March 12, 2026, 7:54 AM EDT. U.S. stock markets closed mixed on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions from the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran disrupted crude oil supplies, pushing prices sharply higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.6%, shedding 289 points, while the S&P 500 declined 0.1%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite managed a modest 0.1% gain, supported by strong performances from major corporations. The International Energy Agency announced the release of 400 million barrels of oil to stabilize supply, yet crude futures settled above $87 per barrel for WTI and nearly $92 for Brent. Oracle posted a 21% rise in adjusted earnings per share, beating estimates with $1.79, driven by cloud infrastructure growth. Conversely, AeroVironment missed earnings expectations amid this volatile market backdrop. The CBOE Volatility Index fell 2.8%, reflecting mixed investor sentiment amid geopolitical uncertainty.

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What to Know About AI Stocks Before the US Market Open Today: Oracle Revives the Trade, Adobe Up Next

What to Know About AI Stocks Before the US Market Open Today: Oracle Revives the Trade, Adobe Up Next

12 March 2026
Oracle reported a 325% jump in contracted future revenue to $553 billion and raised its 2027 revenue target to $90 billion, driving AI stocks higher premarket despite oil prices weighing on futures. Nvidia announced a $2 billion investment in Nebius, while Meta unveiled four in-house AI chips. Amazon is seeking $37 billion in bonds to fund AI infrastructure. Atlassian will cut 1,600 jobs to shift focus to AI.
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.
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