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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.

Exxon Mobil stock slips as oil plunges; Venezuela crude and UK gas deal loom for XOM

Exxon Mobil stock slips as oil plunges; Venezuela crude and UK gas deal loom for XOM

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 10:09 EST — Regular session Exxon Mobil Corp shares slipped Thursday morning, following a broader retreat in oil-related stocks. The stock fell 0.4%, settling at $129.63. This shift is crucial now, as the market has prioritized oil prices above all else. For Exxon, fluctuations in crude can rapidly alter forecasts for cash flow, share buybacks,…
15 January 2026
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Citigroup stock rises 3% as earnings hangover fades and price targets climb

Citigroup stock rises 3% as earnings hangover fades and price targets climb

New York, January 15, 2026, 10:14 EST — Regular session Citigroup shares climbed roughly 3.3% to $116.11 in early Thursday trading, rallying past other major U.S. banks following a mixed initial response to its quarterly results. Investors remain torn on Citi’s value if its overhaul delivers more consistent profits — and whether political and regulatory hurdles will curb potential gains.…
15 January 2026
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AMD stock rises after ‘sold out’ server-chip call, with tariffs and earnings in view

AMD stock rises after ‘sold out’ server-chip call, with tariffs and earnings in view

NEW YORK, Jan 15, 2026, 09:46 EST — Regular session Advanced Micro Devices (AMD.O) shares climbed 3.3% to $230.96 early Thursday, buoyed by a wider surge in semiconductor stocks. The rally followed Taiwan Semiconductor’s optimistic spending forecast, which reignited interest in AI-related plays. (Reuters) The move matters now because investors are zeroing in on any signals about 2026 data-center demand,…
15 January 2026
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Broadcom (AVGO) stock rebounds on Wells Fargo upgrade as China’s VMware ban clouds the week

Broadcom (AVGO) stock rebounds on Wells Fargo upgrade as China’s VMware ban clouds the week

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 09:34 EST — Regular session Broadcom shares climbed early Thursday following a Wells Fargo upgrade. The chipmaker’s stock gained 1.7%, hitting $345.74, recovering some ground after a sharp drop the previous day. (MarketScreener) Why it matters now: Broadcom is deeply embedded in the data-center surge, providing both chips and networking equipment, along with owning VMware,…
15 January 2026
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Apple stock steadies after India’s final App Store antitrust warning — what AAPL investors watch next

Apple stock steadies after India’s final App Store antitrust warning — what AAPL investors watch next

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 09:49 ET — Regular session Apple shares ticked up 0.1% to $260.22 in early U.S. trading Thursday. Investors digested a new warning from India’s competition watchdog amid a long-running antitrust investigation into the App Store. (Reuters) This warning is crucial now, setting a tight timeline for a case that might compel Apple to alter its…
15 January 2026
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Meta stock drops as Reality Labs layoffs and Wikipedia AI deal put costs in focus

Meta stock drops as Reality Labs layoffs and Wikipedia AI deal put costs in focus

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 09:34 EST — Regular session Shares of Meta Platforms dropped 2.4% to $615.52 in early trading Thursday in New York, following a Wall Street Journal report that the Facebook parent cut about 1,500 jobs — roughly 10% — in its Reality Labs unit. Meta told the Journal the layoffs reflect a strategic shift, moving investment…
15 January 2026
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Nvidia stock slips as China blocks H200 chips and Washington adds new tariff risk

Nvidia stock slips as China blocks H200 chips and Washington adds new tariff risk

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 09:32 EST — Regular session underway. Nvidia shares dropped early Thursday in U.S. trading after a Reuters report revealed Chinese customs agents were instructed to block the company’s H200 AI chips from entering the country. The stock slipped 1.5% to $183.14, down from $185.85 at Wednesday’s close. The report also noted that some Chinese tech…
15 January 2026
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Microsoft stock drops as Swiss antitrust probe, Wikipedia AI deals stack up ahead of earnings

Microsoft stock drops as Swiss antitrust probe, Wikipedia AI deals stack up ahead of earnings

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 09:32 EST — Regular session Microsoft Corp’s (MSFT.O) shares dropped roughly 2.4% to $459.38 in early New York trading Thursday. The Invesco QQQ, which tracks the Nasdaq 100, slid about 1%, and the SPDR S&P 500 ETF dipped around 0.5%. Switzerland’s competition commission revealed it had launched a preliminary probe into Microsoft’s licensing fees after…
15 January 2026
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Tesla stock slides as Musk shifts Full Self-Driving to subscription-only, with earnings looming

Tesla stock slides as Musk shifts Full Self-Driving to subscription-only, with earnings looming

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 09:33 EST — Regular session underway. Tesla (TSLA.O) shares slipped roughly 1.8% to $439.20 Thursday morning, weighed down by a new pricing update for its Full Self-Driving feature and recent legal developments that rattled investors. This shift is significant since Tesla’s valuation hinges heavily on its software prospects. Supporters argue self-driving tech and subscription services…
15 January 2026
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Amazon stock dips despite new AWS Europe “sovereign cloud” push

Amazon stock dips despite new AWS Europe “sovereign cloud” push

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 09:33 EST — Regular session Amazon.com shares dipped in early Thursday trading following the launch of a new Europe-based service by its cloud division, targeting clients concerned about data location and access. The stock fell $6.00 to $236.65, down from an opening price of $241.00. This matters as AWS pushes deeper into government and regulated…
15 January 2026
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Rivian stock tumbles on UBS sell call — what to watch before Thursday’s open

Rivian stock tumbles on UBS sell call — what to watch before Thursday’s open

New York, January 14, 2026, 21:33 (EST) — Market closed. Rivian Automotive (RIVN.O) shares dropped 7.2% to $17.50 on Wednesday following a downgrade from UBS, which cut the EV maker to Sell from Neutral. Despite raising its price target to $15, UBS warned the stock remains “prone to sentiment swings.” (TipRanks) With U.S. markets closed, the downgrade hits as a…
15 January 2026
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Nike stock dips despite NikeSKIMS shoe reveal with Kim Kardashian — what investors watch next

Nike stock dips despite NikeSKIMS shoe reveal with Kim Kardashian — what investors watch next

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 21:24 ET — Market closed Nike shares closed down 1.1% on Wednesday, even as the company rolled out details for its first NikeSKIMS shoe, due to hit North America on Jan. 26. “The Rift isn’t just a shoe — it’s a 90s icon,” Kim Kardashian said. (About Nike) The timing matters because Nike is leaning…
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Stock Market Today

  • Stock Market Plummets Post Budget 2026 Speech Over STT Hike
    February 1, 2026, 4:13 AM EST. India's stock markets plunged after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a hike in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on futures and options in Budget 2026. The Nifty50 fell below 25,000, and the BSE Sensex dropped over 1,600 points before recovering. The STT increase raised transaction costs, hitting brokerages and heavyweights like Reliance Industries and State Bank of India. Shares in brokerage firms such as BSE Ltd and Angel One tumbled sharply. Experts describe the sell-off as a knee-jerk reaction fueled by concerns over rising expenses for traders and elevated market volatility. The rise in STT, intended to increase government revenue, has unsettled participants in the derivatives market, sparking broad-based sell pressure across small and mid-cap stocks.
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