Khadija Saeed

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

Chevron stock price ticks up as report flags $1 billion-plus Singapore asset sale talks

Chevron stock price ticks up as report flags $1 billion-plus Singapore asset sale talks

Chevron shares closed up 0.8% at $166.73 as the company neared a deal to sell its Singapore refining and fuel assets to Eneos and Glencore for over $1 billion, Reuters reported. Barclays raised its price target to $166, while JPMorgan set a $176 target with an Overweight rating. Crude prices rose on supply disruptions, with Brent at $65.24 a barrel. The IEA forecast a global oil surplus in Q1.
22 January 2026
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.

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No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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