Today: 13 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.

Google stock drops with Big Tech as tariff jitters hit Wall Street; Alphabet earnings next test

Google stock drops with Big Tech as tariff jitters hit Wall Street; Alphabet earnings next test

Alphabet Inc’s Class C shares fell 2.1% to $323.47 early Tuesday after U.S. markets dropped on new tariff threats from President Trump targeting Europe. About 4.9 million shares changed hands as the stock traded between $317.10 and $325.17. Alphabet’s Frankfurt-listed shares slid 2.4% Monday while U.S. markets were closed. The company will report fourth-quarter and full-year earnings on Feb. 4.
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Palantir stock slips despite HD Hyundai deal worth “hundreds of millions” — what PLTR investors watch next

Palantir stock slips despite HD Hyundai deal worth “hundreds of millions” — what PLTR investors watch next

Palantir shares fell about 2% to $167.58 Tuesday morning despite announcing a multi-year software deal with South Korea’s HD Hyundai, reportedly worth hundreds of millions of dollars. The drop followed a broader tech sell-off. Investors are focused on Palantir’s Feb. 2 earnings for signs of commercial revenue growth. Neither company disclosed the exact value of the expanded contract.
20 January 2026
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Microsoft stock price today: MSFT ticks up on Bristol Myers AI lung-cancer imaging deal

Microsoft stock price today: MSFT ticks up on Bristol Myers AI lung-cancer imaging deal

Microsoft shares rose 0.7% to $459.86 Tuesday after Bristol Myers Squibb announced it will use Microsoft’s FDA-cleared AI radiology tools for early lung cancer detection. The move comes as Wall Street reopens from a holiday, with markets jittery over new tariff threats from President Trump. Microsoft’s Frankfurt-listed shares fell 2.2% Monday amid broader tech declines. The company reports fiscal Q2 earnings after markets close Jan. 28.
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Micron stock price jumps nearly 8% as $1.8 billion Taiwan fab deal and Stifel target lift MU

Micron stock price jumps nearly 8% as $1.8 billion Taiwan fab deal and Stifel target lift MU

Micron shares jumped 7.8% to $362.75 in early New York trading Tuesday after the company announced a $1.8 billion deal to buy Powerchip’s Taiwan fab. Stifel raised its price target to $360, citing tight memory supply. Investors are watching for regulatory approval of the deal and Micron’s upcoming earnings report for signals on DRAM and HBM markets.
20 January 2026
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Apple stock slips early as tariff jitters weigh on tech; analysts point to iPhone demand

Apple stock slips early as tariff jitters weigh on tech; analysts point to iPhone demand

Apple shares fell 1.1% to $255.53 in early Tuesday trading as tariff concerns and higher component costs weighed on hardware stocks. Morgan Stanley downgraded the sector, while Evercore ISI and Citi cited strong iPhone 17 demand ahead of Apple’s Jan. 29 earnings. Investors focused on margin risks from rising memory prices. Dell, HP, and HPE also declined.
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Nvidia stock price slips as China H200 talks drag; NVDA earnings date looms

Nvidia stock price slips as China H200 talks drag; NVDA earnings date looms

Nvidia shares fell 0.5% to $186.23 early Tuesday after Taiwan’s Inventec said approval for the H200 AI chip in China remains stalled. U.S. tariff threats tied to Greenland also pressured megacap tech stocks. AMD rose 1.7%, Intel dropped 2.8%, and the S&P 500 ETF slipped 0.1%. Investors await Nvidia’s Feb. 25 earnings and updates on China export issues.
20 January 2026
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Tesla stock wobbles as Canada reopens door to China-made EVs — what traders watch next

Tesla stock wobbles as Canada reopens door to China-made EVs — what traders watch next

Tesla shares slipped 0.2% in early New York trading Tuesday as investors reacted to Canada’s new EV import quota, which could allow Tesla to resume shipments of China-made vehicles. Canada will permit up to 49,000 Chinese EVs annually at a 6.1% tariff, but half the quota is reserved for cars under C$35,000, above Tesla’s price range. Tesla and Syrah Resources also extended a graphite supply deadline to March 16, 2026.
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Xi’an ESWIN Material stock price rises in Shanghai trade as chip names stay in play

Xi’an ESWIN Material stock price rises in Shanghai trade as chip names stay in play

Xi’an ESWIN Material Technology shares rose 1.38% to 27.11 yuan in Shanghai morning trading, tracking gains in STAR Market chip stocks. The move comes as regulators tighten controls on high-frequency trading amid volatile market swings. No new company-specific news drove the action. Investors are watching for policy signals affecting speculation and liquidity.
20 January 2026
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Longsys Electronics stock rises as 37%-discounted shareholder block sale price hits tape

Longsys Electronics stock rises as 37%-discounted shareholder block sale price hits tape

Longsys shares rose 1.73% to 342.08 yuan in Shenzhen morning trade after shareholders approved a 212.09 yuan per share inquiry-transfer price, 37% below Monday’s close. Five shareholder accounts will transfer 12.57 million shares to 54 investors, with a six-month lock-up. The allocation and settlement remain preliminary, pending ChinaClear’s Shenzhen branch. The stock opened at 323.14 yuan amid volatile early trading.
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  • Funko, Matthews, Lovesac, iHeartMedia, Caleres Shares Drop Amid Iran Conflict and Rising Oil Prices
    March 12, 2026, 7:19 PM EDT. Shares of Funko, Matthews, Lovesac, iHeartMedia, and Caleres declined sharply following renewed Iran conflict tensions, pushing Brent crude oil prices near $100 per barrel. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite each dropped over 1%, while the Dow Jones fell more than 500 points, reflecting fears of prolonged inflation pressure due to potential disruptions in Persian Gulf oil supplies. iHeartMedia's stock exhibited notable volatility, declining further due to weak earnings and lowered profitability guidance, now trading 45% below its 52-week high. Market jitters stem from inflation concerns tied to rising energy costs and geopolitical instability, signaling cautious investor sentiment amid a turbulent macroeconomic backdrop.
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