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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.

Gold price today: MCX gold breaks Rs 1.5 lakh/10g as tariff fears lift silver and city rates

Gold price today: MCX gold breaks Rs 1.5 lakh/10g as tariff fears lift silver and city rates

NEW DELHI, January 21, 2026, 03:25 (IST) Gold prices in India surged further into uncharted territory on Tuesday, with futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) hitting Rs 1.5 lakh per 10 grams for the very first time. Investors rushed into safe-haven bets following new tariff threats between the U.S. and Europe. The shift is hitting retail quotes in major cities quickly, driving up jewellery prices and funneling more short-term funds into the futures market. Dealers noted this has also stretched the gap between screen trading prices and what buyers actually pay in physical markets. Gold took center stage worldwide.
20 January 2026
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Reckitt buyback update: FTSE 100 group repurchases 49,100 shares as dividend vote looms

Reckitt buyback update: FTSE 100 group repurchases 49,100 shares as dividend vote looms

London, January 20, 2026, 21:49 GMT Reckitt Benckiser announced on Tuesday that it bought back 49,100 ordinary shares of 10 pence each on Jan. 19 at a volume-weighted average price of 6,109.49 pence — a price weighted by trade size — and will keep them in treasury. The company now holds 30,244,310 shares in treasury and controls 671,845,015 voting rights. (Investegate) The routine buyback comes as investors gear up for a shareholder vote later this month on a significant one-off cash return linked to the group’s recent portfolio shuffle. Reckitt has scheduled a general meeting for Jan. 27 to approve
20 January 2026
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United Airlines earnings: Record revenue, a stronger 2026 outlook — and the move in UAL stock

United Airlines earnings: Record revenue, a stronger 2026 outlook — and the move in UAL stock

Chicago, January 20, 2026, 15:51 CST United Airlines forecast stronger profits for the current quarter and for 2026 on Tuesday, saying demand for its pricier seats from corporate and high-income travelers remains solid. The carrier guided for adjusted earnings per share — which strip out special items — of $1 to $1.50 for the first quarter and $12 to $14 for the full year, after fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $3.10 on revenue of $15.4 billion. (Reuters) The outlook lands as investors look for signs that the premium push is still working, not just for United but across the sector. Delta
20 January 2026
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AppLovin stock whipsaws after CapitalWatch report; Piper Sandler sticks with $800 target

AppLovin stock whipsaws after CapitalWatch report; Piper Sandler sticks with $800 target

New York, January 20, 2026, 16:56 ET — After-hours AppLovin Corp (APP.O) shares slipped roughly 0.6% to $565.52 in after-hours on Tuesday, following a damaging short-seller report that alleged the mobile ad software company has links to money laundering. The claims sparked a sharp selloff during the day. Investors, already pulling back from risk in U.S. stocks, showed little tolerance for new compliance concerns, especially among pricey software names. AppLovin’s whole case hinges on performance advertising at scale. So when a short seller flags concerns about funding or oversight, traders immediately start factoring in potential regulatory scrutiny, partner reactions, and
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Netflix beats Q4 2025 earnings and tops 325M subscribers — but the Warner Bros. bet spooks investors

Netflix beats Q4 2025 earnings and tops 325M subscribers — but the Warner Bros. bet spooks investors

LOS ANGELES, Jan 20, 2026, 13:50 PST Netflix barely surpassed Wall Street’s revenue forecasts for the holiday quarter and reported surpassing 325 million subscribers. Still, shares fell roughly 4% in after-hours trading Tuesday as investors focused on the expenses and risks tied to its planned Warner Bros. acquisition. (Reuters) The timing is crucial as Netflix ramps up live programming and sports amid a U.S. streaming market that’s drifting further from cable and broadcast, intensifying the battle for scale and top-tier franchises. At the same time, the company is pitching investors on a rare, once-in-a-generation acquisition while working to maintain steady
20 January 2026
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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

New York, Jan 20, 2026, 16:48 EST — After-hours Netflix (NFLX) shares slipped in after-hours trading Tuesday after the company forecast first-quarter earnings per share below FactSet estimates, despite beating fourth-quarter expectations. The stock ended the regular session down 0.8% at $87.26 before falling roughly 4.9% to $82.98 in after-hours, which runs after the 4 p.m. close. (MarketScreener) The shift is significant since Netflix stands as a key indicator for both paid streaming and ad-supported models. Here, the guidance carries more weight than the headline numbers. This after-hours dip is now shaping the outlook for Wednesday’s trading, as investors weigh
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

New York, Jan 20, 2026, 16:46 EST — After-hours Intel Corp shares jumped about 3.5% in after-hours trading to $48.56, after moving between $45.88 and $50.22 during the day. The upgrades from HSBC and Seaport Research Partners sparked the move, pointing to increased demand for Intel’s server chips and a steadier outlook for its contract chip manufacturing. Seaport raised its rating to buy with a $65 price target, while HSBC moved to hold and raised its target to $50. (Investing.com) Intel’s announcement arrives just two days ahead of its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings report, due after U.S. markets close
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

New York, Jan 20, 2026, 16:40 ET — After-hours trading Meta Platforms shares fell 2.5% to $604.12 in after-hours Tuesday after the U.S. Federal Trade Commission said it will appeal a court ruling that dismissed its case against Meta’s Instagram and WhatsApp acquisitions. (Yahoo Finance) The appeal brings back the chance of a breakup for a stock that’s recently behaved more like a macro indicator—large, liquid, and vulnerable to steep declines when risk appetite fades. It comes just ahead of quarterly earnings, adding to the timing. On top of that, it creates a new angle amid the ongoing regulatory probe
20 January 2026
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Sandisk stock jumps after Citi lifts target to $490 as data-center demand tightens supply

Sandisk stock jumps after Citi lifts target to $490 as data-center demand tightens supply

New York, Jan 20, 2026, 16:34 EST — After-hours Shares of Sandisk Corp (SNDK.O) jumped close to 10% Tuesday, bucking the broader market slump, following a price target hike from Citigroup on the memory company. Citi boosted its price target on Sandisk to $490 from $280, keeping a buy rating intact. The bank cited strong data-center demand and well-balanced supply as key factors behind the upgrade. This target implies an 18.5% upside from Sandisk’s most recent close. LSEG data shows 22 analysts currently rate the stock as a “buy,” with a median price target sitting at $300. Since its Nasdaq
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

New York, January 20, 2026, 4:32 PM EST — After-hours Broadcom Inc shares dropped roughly 5.4% to $332.60 in after-hours trading, following a tough day for tech stocks. The stock swung between $345.28 and $331.94, with around 31.8 million shares changing hands. The move reflected a wider risk-off mood, as investors pulled back from high-risk stocks and sought safer havens following U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to revive a trade dispute with Europe over Greenland. U.S. markets tumbled, with the Dow sliding 1.75%, the S&P 500 dropping 1.97%, and the Nasdaq falling 2.19%. Meanwhile, gold and silver hit new highs.
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

New York, January 20, 2026, 16:33 (EST) — After-hours trading underway. Shares of Microsoft Corp dipped 1.1% to $454.52 in after-hours trading Tuesday, moving between $449.06 and $456.76 during the session. The software giant’s market cap stands near $3.85 trillion. The stock fell amid a tough session for risk assets, as trade news and rate concerns drove investors away from popular growth stocks. Microsoft, often seen as a gauge for enterprise tech spending, typically tracks these shifts closely. Timing complicates things. As earnings season nears, even routine company updates can spark a sharper market move—or be dismissed altogether—based on what
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

New York, Jan 20, 2026, 16:32 (EST) — After-hours Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) shares slid $8.02, or 3.4%, to $231 in after-hours trading Tuesday. CEO Andy Jassy told CNBC at the World Economic Forum in Davos that “We’re starting to see some of the tariffs creep into some prices.” He added shoppers are “a little bit more hesitant” on pricier discretionary items, after earlier stockpiles ran out last fall. (Reuters) The remarks came at a sensitive time for markets. Investors are closely watching how fast tariff hikes translate into prices at the checkout and whether consumers hold steady on spending as
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Westpac share price slides after ASX rout; investors brace for next week’s WBC update

Westpac share price slides after ASX rout; investors brace for next week’s WBC update

7 February 2026
Westpac shares fell 1.2% to A$39.43 Friday as the S&P/ASX 200 dropped 2% amid broad selling. The bank is set to roll out Microsoft 365 Copilot to 35,000 staff after a pilot last year. Investors are watching for signs of loan growth and credit quality ahead of Westpac’s first-quarter update on Feb. 13. The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its cash rate to 3.85% this week.
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