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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.

Applied Materials stock rises as AMAT steadies with markets; Needham lifts target to $390

Applied Materials stock rises as AMAT steadies with markets; Needham lifts target to $390

Applied Materials shares rose 1.7% to $323.62 by late morning Wednesday, tracking gains across chip equipment stocks. The move follows a rebound in U.S. markets after policy headlines and ahead of key chip-sector earnings, with Applied set to report Feb. 12. The company warned U.S. export restrictions could cut $600 million from 2026 revenue. Trading volume exceeded the 50-day average.
21 January 2026
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Why Johnson & Johnson stock is slipping today after JNJ’s 2026 forecast

Why Johnson & Johnson stock is slipping today after JNJ’s 2026 forecast

Johnson & Johnson shares fell 1.3% to $215.31 after its 2026 outlook and Q4 results, as renewed legal risks and pricing pressures weighed on investors. The company reported Q4 sales of $24.564 billion and forecasted 2026 adjusted EPS of $11.43–$11.63. Legal pressure increased after a special master advised allowing expert testimony in talc cancer lawsuits. Tariff risks and Stelara's decline added to market concerns.
21 January 2026
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Costco stock rises as tariff jitters jolt retail — traders eye Feb sales update

Costco stock rises as tariff jitters jolt retail — traders eye Feb sales update

Costco shares rose 1% to $974.06 by late morning Wednesday, rebounding from session lows after Tuesday’s broad selloff triggered by new U.S. tariff threats. SEC filings showed director Susan L. Decker sold 458 shares last week at $955 each. Wall Street steadied, with major ETFs up about 1%. Costco reports January sales on Feb. 4 and quarterly earnings March 5.
21 January 2026
Ondas Holdings (ONDS) stock swings in heavy trade after auditor change filing, analyst targets jump

Ondas Holdings (ONDS) stock swings in heavy trade after auditor change filing, analyst targets jump

Ondas Holdings shares fell 1.1% to $12.99 Wednesday after spiking nearly 9% earlier, as investors reacted to news of an auditor switch and revised 2026 revenue guidance. The company reported preliminary Q4 revenue of $27–$29 million and a $65.3 million backlog. Ondas recently raised $959 million in a direct share sale. BDO USA will replace Rosenberg Rich Baker Berman as auditor after the 2025 annual report.
21 January 2026
Strategy Inc (MSTR) stock rebounds after $2.1B bitcoin buy — dilution risk and Feb. 5 earnings ahead

Strategy Inc (MSTR) stock rebounds after $2.1B bitcoin buy — dilution risk and Feb. 5 earnings ahead

Strategy Inc. shares rose 1.8% to $163.18 late Wednesday morning, even as bitcoin slipped below $90,000. An SEC filing showed the company bought 22,305 bitcoin for $2.13 billion last week, funded by selling about 10.4 million shares. Investors await fourth-quarter results on Feb. 5 and updates on further bitcoin buys. Strategy reported a $17.44 billion unrealized loss on digital assets for Q4.
21 January 2026
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JPMorgan stock today: JPM edges up as Dimon calls Trump credit-card cap an “economic disaster”

JPMorgan stock today: JPM edges up as Dimon calls Trump credit-card cap an “economic disaster”

JPMorgan shares rose 0.3% to $303.54 Wednesday after CEO Jamie Dimon criticized a proposed 10% credit-card rate cap at Davos, calling it an “economic disaster.” President Trump renewed support for the cap, while the S&P 500 Banks Index gained 1.2%. Wall Street remains volatile after Tuesday’s sharp losses tied to tariff threats and political risks. The Federal Reserve is expected to hold rates steady at its Jan. 27-28 meeting.
21 January 2026
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GE Aerospace stock rises ahead of earnings as engine repair costs stay in focus

GE Aerospace stock rises ahead of earnings as engine repair costs stay in focus

GE Aerospace shares rose 1.7% to $317.67 late Wednesday morning, ahead of its fourth-quarter earnings report due before the market opens Thursday. Airlines and engine makers continue to face tight repair capacity and rising maintenance costs, with CFM International estimating $5.7 billion in added expenses for 2025. The broader U.S. equity market also advanced. Investors await updates on engine deliveries and maintenance backlogs.
21 January 2026
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AppLovin stock slides again after CapitalWatch report alleges money-laundering ties — what investors watch next

AppLovin stock slides again after CapitalWatch report alleges money-laundering ties — what investors watch next

AppLovin shares fell 3.9% to $543.48 after a CapitalWatch short-seller report accused the company of money laundering links and weak compliance. The company has not issued a detailed rebuttal. Piper Sandler maintained an Overweight rating, citing little evidence in the report. The SEC is already investigating AppLovin’s data-collection practices.
21 January 2026
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AI stocks rebound: Intel surges nearly 10% ahead of earnings as Nvidia steadies and chip-export vote looms

AI stocks rebound: Intel surges nearly 10% ahead of earnings as Nvidia steadies and chip-export vote looms

Intel shares surged 9.7% to $53.25 Wednesday, leading gains in AI chip stocks ahead of its earnings report. Nvidia rose 1.5% despite ongoing U.S.-China tensions over AI chip exports, while Microsoft fell 1% and Oracle dropped 2.3%. The iShares Semiconductor ETF climbed 2.6%. A House panel will review the “AI Overwatch Act,” which could let Congress block AI chip exports to China.
21 January 2026
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Bitcoin price slips below $90,000 as ETF outflows and tariff jitters keep traders cautious

Bitcoin price slips below $90,000 as ETF outflows and tariff jitters keep traders cautious

Bitcoin fell 0.7% to $89,930 Wednesday, staying below $90,000 after dipping to $87,897 as risk aversion hit markets. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $479.7 million in net outflows on Jan. 20, with withdrawals from BlackRock, Fidelity, and Grayscale funds. Ether dropped 1.3% to $2,990. Gold surged above $4,800 an ounce as investors sought safe havens amid renewed tariff threats from President Trump.
21 January 2026
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XRP price steadies near $1.94 as Binance adds Ripple’s RLUSD — what traders watch next

XRP price steadies near $1.94 as Binance adds Ripple’s RLUSD — what traders watch next

XRP rose about 1% to $1.94 Wednesday after a sharp weekly drop, as Binance set Jan. 22 for the launch of Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin and an XRP/RLUSD trading pair. Broader crypto markets stayed volatile after U.S. tariff threats, with bitcoin near $90,065 and ether at $2,994. RLUSD will debut with Ethereum support and monthly attestations. Trading in RLUSD pairs will be restricted in several jurisdictions, including the U.S.
21 January 2026
Natural gas price surges again as Arctic blast looms, lifting UNG and U.S. producers

Natural gas price surges again as Arctic blast looms, lifting UNG and U.S. producers

U.S. natural gas futures jumped about 23% Wednesday to $4.80 per mmBtu as traders bet on a major cold snap, with the Henry Hub contract up 87 cents from Tuesday. The United States Natural Gas Fund rose 8.5% and EQT gained 5%. Weather forecasts signal Arctic cold and possible production freeze-offs in Texas. Coterra and Devon are in early merger talks, according to TradingView.
21 January 2026
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Palantir stock price steadies after Hyundai expansion as Davos sovereign AI project emerges

Palantir stock price steadies after Hyundai expansion as Davos sovereign AI project emerges

Palantir shares held steady at $168.53 after Reuters reported an expanded software deal with HD Hyundai, valued at hundreds of millions over several years, according to a source. Accenture said it and Palantir will support Sovereign AI’s data-center expansion across EMEA. Broader markets rose, with SPY and QQQ each up 0.7%. Palantir declined to comment on deal specifics.
21 January 2026
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Dow Jones rebounds after Tuesday’s 870-point hit as Trump cools Greenland talk

Dow Jones rebounds after Tuesday’s 870-point hit as Trump cools Greenland talk

The Dow Jones rose 203 points to 48,692.15 early Wednesday, rebounding after Tuesday’s 870-point drop triggered by Trump’s tariff threats on eight European countries. Healthcare stocks led gains, with Merck and UnitedHealth adding about 40 points. The Supreme Court began hearing arguments on Trump’s bid to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook. A Reuters poll showed economists expect the Fed to hold rates steady this quarter.
21 January 2026
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Teledyne stock jumps 8% after earnings beat as defense electronics sales surge

Teledyne stock jumps 8% after earnings beat as defense electronics sales surge

Teledyne Technologies shares rose 8.5% to $614.24 in early New York trading after quarterly results beat Wall Street forecasts. Aerospace and defense electronics sales surged 40.4%, driving record orders and revenue. The company reported $339.2 million in free cash flow and repurchased $400 million in stock. Investors await management’s 2026 outlook and order commentary later Wednesday.
21 January 2026
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Netflix stock drops even after Q4 beat as Warner Bros bid freezes buybacks

Netflix stock drops even after Q4 beat as Warner Bros bid freezes buybacks

Netflix shares fell about 3% to $84.64 Wednesday after the company paused buybacks and shifted to an all-cash $27.75 per share bid for Warner Bros Discovery. Netflix secured a $59 billion bridge loan for the deal and projected 2026 revenue growth of 12%-14%. Warner Bros Discovery shares rose 0.8%. Investors focused on deal risks and Netflix’s funding strategy.
21 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Live Cattle and Feeder Cattle Futures Drop Amid Weak Trading
    March 12, 2026, 11:01 AM EDT. Live cattle futures slid between $2.00 and $2.25 on Wednesday as trading momentum weakened. Open interest fell by 1,803 contracts, signalling less trader activity. Early cash trades showed prices around $372 for dressed cattle and $235-$236 for lighter sales. The Fed Cattle Exchange online auction revealed bids ranging from $233 to $235.50, with actual sales at $236.50 for a portion of the offered cattle. Feeder cattle futures fell sharply, losing between $4.50 and $6.60, with open interest rising by 1,024 contracts, indicating increased selling. The CME Feeder Cattle Index declined 97 cents to $364.80. Meanwhile, wholesale boxed beef prices edged higher. USDA data showed a slight drop in cattle slaughter, down 5,000 head week-over-week and nearly 45,000 compared to last year. Market watchers now turn to Thursday's sessions for clearer direction.

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India Cooking Gas Shortage Deepens as Iran War Hits LPG Supplies, Sparks Rush for Induction Stoves

India Cooking Gas Shortage Deepens as Iran War Hits LPG Supplies, Sparks Rush for Induction Stoves

12 March 2026
India invoked emergency powers to divert LPG from commercial users to households after Gulf war disruptions cut supplies, forcing restaurants and hostels to limit hot food. Imports from the US, Norway, Canada, and Russia are underway. Appliance makers reported a surge in induction stove sales as shortages hit. The environment ministry allowed restaurants to use biomass, kerosene, and coal for a month to ease pressure.
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