Today: 12 March 2026

Khadija Saeed

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

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
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.
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.
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.
Lockheed Martin stock price dips as Davos criticism and Greenland tariff threats rattle defense names

Lockheed Martin stock price dips as Davos criticism and Greenland tariff threats rattle defense names

Lockheed Martin shares fell 1.1% to $576.12 Tuesday amid new trade tensions after President Trump’s Greenland move triggered tariff threats against Europe. RTX, Northrop Grumman, and General Dynamics also declined. EU leaders plan an emergency summit Thursday to discuss retaliatory tariffs on $108 billion of U.S. goods. Lockheed will report earnings Jan. 29.
Home Depot stock price slips as tariff fears hit retailers, even after TD Cowen raises target

Home Depot stock price slips as tariff fears hit retailers, even after TD Cowen raises target

Home Depot shares fell 1.4% to $374.87 Tuesday after President Trump announced new tariffs on European imports, sparking a broader selloff in consumer stocks. Lowe’s dropped 3.4%, and the SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF lost 2.2%. Home Depot’s price target was raised to $450 by TD Cowen, but concerns remain over pricing power and flat housing activity.
Coca-Cola stock price rises as tariff fears rattle markets — what KO investors watch next

Coca-Cola stock price rises as tariff fears rattle markets — what KO investors watch next

Coca-Cola shares rose 1.3% to $71.37 Tuesday afternoon, bucking a broader market selloff triggered by new U.S. tariff threats against Europe. CEO James Quincey said the company is “relatively immune to tariffs” ahead of its Feb. 10 earnings report. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell to one-month lows. EU leaders plan an emergency summit Thursday to discuss possible retaliatory tariffs.
20 January 2026
BitMine (BMNR) stock slides after $14.5 billion crypto hoard update, 50-billion-share approval

BitMine (BMNR) stock slides after $14.5 billion crypto hoard update, 50-billion-share approval

BitMine Immersion Technologies shares fell 8.3% to $28.57 Tuesday after disclosing $14.5 billion in crypto and cash holdings, including 4.2 million ether and 193 bitcoin. Shareholders approved raising authorized shares from 500 million to 50 billion, setting up potential dilution. The company bought 35,268 ether last week and plans to close a $200 million Beast Industries investment. Ether dropped 6.8% Tuesday, weighing on crypto stocks.
Oklo Inc (OKLO) stock price slides as tariff shock hits Wall Street — what to watch next

Oklo Inc (OKLO) stock price slides as tariff shock hits Wall Street — what to watch next

Oklo Inc shares fell 5% to $90.18 Tuesday as U.S. stocks slid after President Trump warned of new tariffs on NATO allies. The drop followed recent Oklo announcements of a Meta-backed Ohio nuclear project and a Department of Energy pilot facility deal. Other nuclear stocks, including NuScale and Vistra, also declined. Investors are watching for funding updates and Oklo’s upcoming quarterly report.
20 January 2026
PepsiCo stock price steadies while Wall Street slides on tariff fears — what investors watch next

PepsiCo stock price steadies while Wall Street slides on tariff fears — what investors watch next

PepsiCo shares rose 0.4% to $146.94 Tuesday as the S&P 500 fell nearly 2% after President Trump’s tariff threats on Europe. The company drew attention for piloting “digital twins” of its factories with Nvidia and Siemens, aiming to boost throughput by up to 20%. PepsiCo also sold a California warehouse for $31.7 million. Its Q4 and full-year results are due Feb. 3.
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Stock Market Today

  • Adobe Earnings Preview: Navigating AI Fears Amid Strong Growth
    March 12, 2026, 4:43 PM EDT. Adobe Inc. (ADBE) is set to report its 2026 Q1 earnings as AI-driven disruption concerns weigh on its shares. Despite negative sentiment, earnings per share (EPS) estimates suggest a solid 15% year-on-year growth at $5.88, while revenue projections point to a 10% increase, hitting $6.3 billion. The software giant's forward price-to-earnings ratio stands at 11.6, well below its five-year median of 32.1 and a 47% discount to the S&P 500. Analysts note that much of the AI-related risk might already be priced in, but caution remains due to unclear guidance amid evolving tech disruptions. Investors await Adobe's official commentary on AI impact in upcoming results, underscoring a cautious yet watchful stance into the new earnings season.

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Mortgage Rates Today Rise Again as Housing Stocks Slide

Mortgage Rates Today Rise Again as Housing Stocks Slide

12 March 2026
The average U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.11% this week, according to Freddie Mac, while Mortgage News Daily's daily reading hit 6.29% on Thursday. Mortgage applications increased 3.2% last week, but single-family housing starts fell 2.8% in January and permits slipped 0.9%. Shares of D.R. Horton, Lennar, and Rocket Companies dropped between 2% and 3% in afternoon trading.
MARA Holdings stock price today: shares beat miner peers as bitcoin stalls near $70,000

MARA Holdings stock price today: shares beat miner peers as bitcoin stalls near $70,000

12 March 2026
MARA Holdings rose 1.1% to $8.64 Thursday, outperforming other bitcoin miners as bitcoin slipped. The company reported a $1.31 billion net loss for 2025 despite 38% higher revenue and holds over 53,800 bitcoin. MARA is expanding into AI and data centers with Starwood, but projects depend on permits and tenants. The company began selling bitcoin in late 2025 to fund operations.
XRP Price Today: Ripple’s $50 Billion Buyback Still Fails to Lift the Token

XRP Price Today: Ripple’s $50 Billion Buyback Still Fails to Lift the Token

12 March 2026
XRP traded near $1.38 Thursday, down 1.4%, despite Ripple’s $50 billion share buyback and plans to seek an Australian license. Bitcoin slipped 0.7% to $70,331, while ether was little changed. Oil hovered near $100, and traders focused on U.S. rate cut prospects after mixed inflation data. Ripple’s valuation rose, but XRP remained in line with broader crypto moves.
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