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.

Netflix stock sinks after hours as Q1 outlook misses FactSet; Warner bid looms

Netflix stock sinks after hours as Q1 outlook misses FactSet; Warner bid looms

Netflix shares fell 4.9% to $82.98 in after-hours trading after the company forecast first-quarter earnings below FactSet estimates. The drop followed a regular session close down 0.8%. Investors are watching Netflix’s $82.7 billion all-cash bid for Warner Bros. and awaiting details on the shareholder vote. Netflix reported over 325 million paid memberships and fourth-quarter revenue of $12.051 billion.
20 January 2026
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Intel stock pops after-hours as HSBC, Seaport turn less bearish ahead of earnings

Intel stock pops after-hours as HSBC, Seaport turn less bearish ahead of earnings

Intel shares rose 3.5% to $48.56 in after-hours trading Tuesday after upgrades from HSBC and Seaport, citing stronger server chip demand and progress in manufacturing. Seaport raised its rating to buy with a $65 target; HSBC moved to hold and raised its target to $50. The moves come ahead of Intel’s earnings report due Thursday. Broader chip stocks fell, with Nvidia and TSMC each down over 4%.
20 January 2026
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Meta stock slides after FTC revives Instagram-WhatsApp antitrust fight, with earnings next week

Meta stock slides after FTC revives Instagram-WhatsApp antitrust fight, with earnings next week

Meta Platforms shares fell 2.5% to $604.12 in after-hours trading Tuesday after the U.S. FTC said it will appeal a court ruling dismissing its antitrust case over Meta’s Instagram and WhatsApp acquisitions. The move comes days before Meta’s earnings and as UK regulators criticized Meta for allowing illegal gambling ads. Alphabet, Snap, and Pinterest also posted losses.
20 January 2026
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Broadcom stock slides 5% after-hours as Trump tariff threat sparks risk-off tech selloff

Broadcom stock slides 5% after-hours as Trump tariff threat sparks risk-off tech selloff

Broadcom shares fell 5.4% to $332.60 in after-hours trading, following a sharp selloff in tech stocks after President Trump threatened new tariffs on European goods. The Dow lost 1.75%, S&P 500 dropped 1.97%, and Nasdaq fell 2.19%. The dollar slid, while gold and silver hit new highs. Trump’s tariffs on imports from eight European countries take effect Feb. 1, rising to 25% in June if no deal is reached.
20 January 2026
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Microsoft stock dips after-hours as Bristol Myers AI lung-cancer deal lands and tariff jitters shake tech

Microsoft stock dips after-hours as Bristol Myers AI lung-cancer deal lands and tariff jitters shake tech

Microsoft shares fell 1.1% to $454.52 in after-hours trading Tuesday, tracking a broad tech selloff as tariff concerns rattled markets. Bristol Myers Squibb announced a partnership to use Microsoft’s AI radiology tools for early lung cancer detection. Investors are awaiting Microsoft’s fiscal Q2 earnings on Jan. 28 for updates on cloud and AI growth. The S&P 500 closed down 2.04%, Nasdaq off 2.38%.
20 January 2026
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Amazon stock slides after Jassy warns tariffs are creeping into prices

Amazon stock slides after Jassy warns tariffs are creeping into prices

Amazon shares fell 3.4% to $231 in after-hours trading Tuesday after CEO Andy Jassy warned tariffs are starting to lift prices and dampen demand. U.S. tariff threats from President Trump rattled markets, sending the S&P 500 ETF down 2.1%. Investors are watching Amazon’s Feb. 5 earnings for signs of further impact. Walmart and Target also declined.
20 January 2026
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Tesla stock drops 4% as tech selloff bites; Musk chip push and Canada tariffs in focus

Tesla stock drops 4% as tech selloff bites; Musk chip push and Canada tariffs in focus

Tesla shares fell 4.2% Tuesday to $419.25, then slipped to $418.86 after hours amid a broader tech selloff. CEO Elon Musk highlighted progress on Tesla’s AI chip and Dojo3 project. The drop followed tariff threats from President Trump and ahead of Tesla’s Jan. 28 earnings report. Canada will allow limited imports of Chinese-made vehicles, but most Tesla models exceed the price cap.
20 January 2026
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Nvidia stock price drops 4% as Trump tariff threats hit tech; China H200 decision stalls

Nvidia stock price drops 4% as Trump tariff threats hit tech; China H200 decision stalls

Nvidia shares fell 4.3% to $178.20 Tuesday after President Trump raised tariff threats and reports surfaced of export hurdles for its H200 AI chip to China. The S&P 500 dropped 2.04% and the Nasdaq slid 2.38%. Taiwan’s Inventec said the H200 chip remains blocked by Chinese customs despite recent U.S. approval. Nvidia also invested in AI startup Humans&, which raised $480 million at a $4.48 billion valuation.
20 January 2026
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Gilead stock steadies in Wall Street selloff as Bernstein sticks with $135 target and Florida HIV funding shifts loom

Gilead stock steadies in Wall Street selloff as Bernstein sticks with $135 target and Florida HIV funding shifts loom

Gilead Sciences shares slipped 0.2% to $124.68 Tuesday, outperforming a broader market drop. Bernstein reiterated its Outperform rating and $135 target, citing Yeztugo as a key 2026 driver. Florida announced steep cuts to its AIDS Drug Assistance Program, drawing criticism from advocates and raising concerns over HIV drug access.
20 January 2026
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Texas Instruments stock slides as tariff headlines jolt tech — what to watch before TXN earnings

Texas Instruments stock slides as tariff headlines jolt tech — what to watch before TXN earnings

Texas Instruments shares fell about 1.6% to $188.42 Tuesday, tracking a broader market sell-off as the S&P 500 SPDR fund dropped 2%. The iShares Semiconductor ETF also lost 1.6%. Investors are watching ahead of Texas Instruments’ fourth-quarter earnings, set for release after markets close Jan. 27. Tariff threats from President Trump contributed to market volatility.
20 January 2026
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GE Aerospace stock slides 3% as traders brace for earnings and a new CFM maintenance pact

GE Aerospace stock slides 3% as traders brace for earnings and a new CFM maintenance pact

GE Aerospace shares fell 3.3% to $314.39 Tuesday, dropping $10.73 from the previous close ahead of its Jan. 22 earnings report. IATA and CFM International, a GE-Safran joint venture, extended their engine maintenance competition agreement through February 2033. Investors are watching for updates on supply bottlenecks and service demand.
20 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Middle East War Sparks Largest Oil Supply Disruption in History
    March 12, 2026, 2:55 PM EDT. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has declared the ongoing Middle East war as causing the largest oil supply disruption in history, primarily due to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. This vital trade route's closure has hindered millions of barrels of crude shipments daily, outpacing supply shocks seen during the 1973 Yom Kippur War and the 2022 Ukraine conflict. In a rare move, IEA and the U.S. coordinated the release of over 572 million barrels from strategic reserves to stabilize markets. Despite these efforts, Brent crude prices surged past $100 a barrel. Geopolitical tensions remain high, with increased attacks on energy infrastructure and potential U.S. military escorts for tankers under consideration, indicating ongoing volatility in oil markets.

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Oil Prices Surge Again: Brent Crude Near $100, WTI Jumps as Hormuz Stays Shut

Oil Prices Surge Again: Brent Crude Near $100, WTI Jumps as Hormuz Stays Shut

12 March 2026
Brent crude rose 8% to $99.38 after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would remain shut and tanker attacks in Iraqi waters deepened supply fears. The International Energy Agency expects global supply to fall by 8 million barrels a day in March, calling it the biggest disruption on record. U.S. gasoline inventories fell 3.7 million barrels last week as drivers rushed to fill up. TotalEnergies reported a 15% output loss after shutdowns in the UAE, Qatar, and Iraq.
Natural Gas Price Today: U.S. Futures Near Four-Week High as Hormuz Shock Tightens LNG

Natural Gas Price Today: U.S. Futures Near Four-Week High as Hormuz Shock Tightens LNG

12 March 2026
U.S. natural gas futures hovered near a four-week high Thursday after storage data, with the Henry Hub front-month contract trading around $3.21 per mmBtu. EIA reported U.S. gas inventories fell by 38 Bcf to 1,848 Bcf last week. European gas stores are about 27% full, the lowest since 2022, as war disrupts LNG flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Asian spot LNG prices more than doubled in early March, reaching $22.50 per mmBtu.
Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Holds $70,000 as ETF Inflows Clash With Oil Shock

Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Holds $70,000 as ETF Inflows Clash With Oil Shock

12 March 2026
Bitcoin held above $70,000 on Thursday, last trading at $70,323, down 0.7% after touching $69,240. U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs took in $115.2 million Wednesday, with BlackRock’s IBIT accounting for most inflows. Brent crude briefly topped $101, and Wall Street fell amid Middle East tensions. Economists expect the first Fed rate cut in June, but futures markets now point to September.
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