Khadija Saeed

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

AMD stock extends an eight-day streak, then slips after hours as traders eye earnings

AMD stock extends an eight-day streak, then slips after hours as traders eye earnings

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 16:28 EST — After-hours. Advanced Micro Devices closed up 1.6% at $253.73 on Thursday, then dipped 0.4% to $252.60 in after-hours trading — outside the regular session. (MarketScreener) The move capped an eight-day winning streak, the stock’s longest since February 2020, with investors leaning into expectations that AMD can push prices higher for server central…
Meta stock jumps nearly 6% as AI lab update and Threads ads put earnings in focus

Meta stock jumps nearly 6% as AI lab update and Threads ads put earnings in focus

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 16:14 EST — After-hours Shares of Meta Platforms (META.O) climbed 5.7%, closing near $647.71 on Thursday, having peaked earlier at $648.18. Investors are eager to see if Meta’s big bet on artificial intelligence—software that learns from data—will continue driving growth in ads and new products. With earnings set for next week, the spotlight is on…
Micron stock climbs on fresh William Blair call as AI memory squeeze tightens

Micron stock climbs on fresh William Blair call as AI memory squeeze tightens

New York, January 22, 2026, 16:04 EST — After-hours Micron Technology shares climbed 1.6% to $395.54 in late Thursday trading following William Blair’s debut coverage with an Outperform rating on the U.S. memory-chip giant. Analyst Sebastien Naji highlighted that “advancements in AI compute are increasingly hindered by memory bottlenecks” in a firm note announcing the coverage launch. (William Blair) The…
Tesla stock jumps as Musk flags “next month” FSD approvals and drops robotaxi safety monitors in Austin

Tesla stock jumps as Musk flags “next month” FSD approvals and drops robotaxi safety monitors in Austin

New York, January 22, 2026, 4:03 PM ET — After-hours Tesla shares jumped 4.1% to $449.15 on Thursday after CEO Elon Musk announced the company had launched robotaxi rides in Austin, Texas, operating without safety drivers onboard. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Musk said he hopes driver-supervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) will get approval in Europe “hopefully next…
SanDisk stock holds above $500 after Citi hikes target, eyes turn to Jan. 29 earnings

SanDisk stock holds above $500 after Citi hikes target, eyes turn to Jan. 29 earnings

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 16:04 EST — Trading after hours. SanDisk Corp shares climbed 1.4% to $508.09 on Thursday, bouncing between $468.12 and $515.59 during the session. Trading volume hit roughly 19.2 million shares. SanDisk’s recent surge has propelled it to the top of the S&P 500 leaderboard in 2026, forcing analysts to revise their forecasts. Citi bumped its…
Microsoft stock rises as Wall Street refocuses on AI deals and next week’s earnings

Microsoft stock rises as Wall Street refocuses on AI deals and next week’s earnings

NEW YORK, Jan 22, 2026, 16:06 ET — After-hours Microsoft shares climbed late Thursday, outpacing several megacap rivals as investors digested new deal news and braced for the company’s earnings report next week. The move is significant as Microsoft approaches earnings with its cloud and AI story closely scrutinized. Traders have been focusing on contract wins and partnerships as key…
Nvidia stock nudges higher after China trip plan puts AI-chip exports back in play

Nvidia stock nudges higher after China trip plan puts AI-chip exports back in play

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 4:04 PM EST — Trading after hours. Nvidia shares edged up Thursday, adding to a volatile week for the AI leader as investors digested new developments out of China alongside questions about the next wave of AI investment. China’s role is critical now, caught between geopolitics and growth dynamics. Export restrictions can slash demand fast,…
Chevron stock price today: CVX holds near flat as oil slides and Venezuela headlines return

Chevron stock price today: CVX holds near flat as oil slides and Venezuela headlines return

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 15:43 EST — Regular session Chevron Corporation shares edged up 0.1% to $166.88 in Thursday afternoon trading, bouncing between $164.89 and $167.48 earlier in the session. The stock had last settled at $166.73. Chevron finds itself caught between two constantly shifting factors: oil prices and geopolitics. A drop in crude, combined with fresh headlines around…
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Roblox stock slips today as Morgan Stanley trims target; Feb. 5 earnings loom

Roblox stock slips today as Morgan Stanley trims target; Feb. 5 earnings loom

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 15:29 EST — Regular session Roblox Corp shares slipped roughly 1.5% to $74.56 in afternoon trading on Thursday, having earlier dipped to $73.44. This move is significant as Roblox’s upcoming earnings report is near enough to influence positioning. Growth stocks are jittery, so even minor adjustments to Wall Street forecasts can sway the market. Investors…
Vertiv stock whipsaws as new AI “Next Predict” service lands ahead of Feb. 11 earnings

Vertiv stock whipsaws as new AI “Next Predict” service lands ahead of Feb. 11 earnings

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 15:31 ET — Regular session Vertiv Holdings Co shares edged down 0.6% to $180.32 Thursday afternoon, retreating after an early jump. The stock topped out at $189.74 before sliding to a low of $179.34, with around 4.2 million shares changing hands. At the same time, ETFs linked to the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose between…
Citigroup stock price rises as Citi weighs 10% credit card option amid Trump rate-cap push

Citigroup stock price rises as Citi weighs 10% credit card option amid Trump rate-cap push

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 15:10 EST — Regular session. Citigroup shares rose 1.4% to $115.43 in afternoon trading on Thursday after Bloomberg News reported the lender is weighing new credit cards charging 10% interest, a potential answer to President Donald Trump’s push for a one-year cap on card rates. Bank of America is considering similar cards, a source familiar…
Qualcomm stock price edges up as QCOM sets Feb. 4 earnings date — what traders watch

Qualcomm stock price edges up as QCOM sets Feb. 4 earnings date — what traders watch

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 15:02 EST — Regular session Qualcomm (QCOM.O) shares rose about 0.6% on Thursday, a modest lift as investors looked past a choppy start to January and toward the chip designer’s next earnings update. The timing matters because Qualcomm’s report is close enough to pull positioning forward, especially with sentiment still fragile after a string of…
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Stock Market Today

  • U.S. Stocks May Slide in Early Friday Trading Amid Intel Weakness and Geopolitical Concerns
    January 24, 2026, 3:19 AM EST. U.S. stocks are expected to open lower on Friday with S&P 500 futures down 0.2 percent after sharp gains earlier in the week. The rise followed President Trump's retreat from military action over Greenland and tariffs on Europe. Focus has shifted back to the Middle East as Trump warns an "armada" heads toward Iran amid regional tensions. Intel (INTC) shares plunged nearly 13 percent pre-market despite better-than-expected earnings, due to weak guidance. Thursday's session saw modest gains for major U.S. indexes, partly recovering from Tuesday's drop. Asian markets mostly rose, while European markets showed mixed results. Crude oil prices rebounded around $60.53 a barrel, gold climbed, and the dollar held steady against the yen and euro.
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