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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.

MercadoLibre stock jumps nearly 5% as Wall Street steadies; Feb. 24 results date on deck

MercadoLibre stock jumps nearly 5% as Wall Street steadies; Feb. 24 results date on deck

MercadoLibre shares jumped 4.7% to $2,153.75 in after-hours trading Thursday, with 872,827 shares traded. The move followed tariff relief and strong U.S. economic data. Northcape Capital raised its stake to 116,848 shares at year-end, SEC filings show. Investors are watching for MercadoLibre’s Jan. 27 conference appearance and a preliminary earnings report in late February.
23 January 2026
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Why Arista Networks stock jumped 9% today — and what could move ANET next

Why Arista Networks stock jumped 9% today — and what could move ANET next

Arista Networks shares jumped 8.7% to $138.41 in after-hours trading Thursday, with volume reaching 14.9 million shares and options activity surging in $140 calls. The move pushed Arista’s market value to about $183 billion, outpacing S&P 500 gains despite no clear news. Analysts cited increased investor interest in AI data-center networking gear. Arista reports earnings February 12.
23 January 2026
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Exxon Mobil stock price flat after hours as Tengiz fire probe and oil slide keep traders cautious

Exxon Mobil stock price flat after hours as Tengiz fire probe and oil slide keep traders cautious

Exxon Mobil shares rose 5 cents to $133.64 in after-hours trading Thursday. Kazakhstan’s energy ministry is investigating a fire that shut the Tengiz oil field, where Exxon holds a 25% stake. Tengizchevroil declared force majeure on CPC Blend shipments after the incident. Oil prices fell sharply, with Brent settling at $64.06 a barrel.
23 January 2026
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Western Digital stock steadies after-hours as analyst targets jump into Jan. 29 earnings

Western Digital stock steadies after-hours as analyst targets jump into Jan. 29 earnings

Western Digital shares rose 0.6% to $243.29 in after-hours trading Thursday after a volatile session. Bank of America, Citi, and Rosenblatt raised price targets, citing strong cloud demand and higher storage prices. The company reports earnings Jan. 29 and will host an investor event Feb. 3. Western Digital forecast Q2 revenue near $2.9 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.88.
23 January 2026
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Eli Lilly stock rises after hours as fresh GLP-1 stop data revives a big question ahead of earnings

Eli Lilly stock rises after hours as fresh GLP-1 stop data revives a big question ahead of earnings

Eli Lilly shares rose 0.8% after hours Thursday to $1,087.38. A Reuters report cited nference data showing 36% of patients who stopped Lilly’s weight-loss drug tirzepatide kept weight off after six months, while 28% regained weight. Lilly director Juan R. Luciano acquired 15.286 shares via a deferral plan, per SEC filing. The company reports Q4 earnings February 4.
23 January 2026
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Goldman Sachs stock holds steady after $14.75 billion bond sale as rate-cap politics hangs over banks

Goldman Sachs stock holds steady after $14.75 billion bond sale as rate-cap politics hangs over banks

Goldman Sachs issued $14.75 billion in fixed-to-floating rate notes maturing between 2029 and 2047, according to an SEC filing Thursday. Shares closed up 0.2% at $954.65 and held steady after hours. Investors are watching Washington’s moves on credit-card rate caps and next week’s Fed meeting. Bank of America is considering new credit cards with a 10% rate cap, sources said.
23 January 2026
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Lam Research stock slips 3% after fresh high as Citi, Deutsche Bank lift targets into earnings

Lam Research stock slips 3% after fresh high as Citi, Deutsche Bank lift targets into earnings

Lam Research shares fell 3.4% to $220.70 Thursday, slipping from a 52-week high reached the previous day. The decline came despite Citi and Deutsche Bank raising their price targets ahead of Lam’s Jan. 28 earnings. Investors are watching for 2026 chip-equipment spending forecasts, not just quarterly results. Lam’s trading volume was near average as the S&P 500 rose 0.6%.
23 January 2026
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Mastercard stock price rebounds to $533 as MA snaps slide — what investors watch next

Mastercard stock price rebounds to $533 as MA snaps slide — what investors watch next

Mastercard shares rose 1% to $532.86 Thursday, outperforming Visa amid higher-than-average trading volume. The company will report earnings January 29 as investors watch consumer spending and regulatory pressure. Mastercard cut off Will Bank cards in Brazil this week, prompting the central bank to liquidate Will Financeira. U.S. banks are weighing new low-rate credit cards after President Trump’s push for a national rate cap.
23 January 2026
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Johnson & Johnson stock price today: JNJ ends higher, but talc case stays in focus after earnings

Johnson & Johnson stock price today: JNJ ends higher, but talc case stays in focus after earnings

Johnson & Johnson closed up 0.3% at $218.49 Thursday after reporting Q4 revenue of $24.56 billion and adjusted earnings of $2.46 per share. The company projected 2026 sales above estimates but faces ongoing pressure from U.S. drug pricing, tariffs, and talc litigation. A court-appointed special master recommended allowing expert testimony in the New Jersey talc case. J&J plans to appeal.
22 January 2026
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Why UnitedHealth Group (UNH) stock rose today as Obamacare rebates and earnings loom

Why UnitedHealth Group (UNH) stock rose today as Obamacare rebates and earnings loom

UnitedHealth shares rose 1.96% to $354.47 Thursday as investors focused on the insurer’s plan to rebate ACA profits starting in 2026. CEO Stephen Hemsley faced lawmakers over rising insurance costs, while analysts await the company’s Jan. 27 results and 2026 outlook. ACA premiums are projected to more than double next year, with enrollment expected to fall by two-thirds.
22 January 2026
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Microsoft stock drops after Redburn cuts target as Jan. 28 earnings loom

Microsoft stock drops after Redburn cuts target as Jan. 28 earnings loom

Microsoft shares fell 2.3% Wednesday after Rothschild & Co Redburn cut its price target to $450, citing a neutral outlook. The stock touched $438.68 before closing at $444.11, with trading volume up 45%. The move comes days ahead of Microsoft’s Q2 earnings on Jan. 28, as investors focus on Azure growth and AI spending. Wall Street expects EPS of $3.92 on $80.28 billion in revenue.
22 January 2026
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P&G stock price jumps after earnings, but a U.S. demand wobble steals the spotlight

P&G stock price jumps after earnings, but a U.S. demand wobble steals the spotlight

Procter & Gamble shares rose 2.7% to $149.93 in after-hours trading Thursday after reporting fiscal Q2 net sales of $22.2 billion, up 1%, and core EPS of $1.88, beating forecasts. Revenue missed estimates, but the company maintained its full-year outlook. Volumes fell 1% as pricing rose 1%. P&G returned $4.8 billion to shareholders through dividends and buybacks.
22 January 2026
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Intuitive Surgical Q4 2025 earnings beat lifts ISRG, but 2026 da Vinci forecast slows on tariffs

Intuitive Surgical Q4 2025 earnings beat lifts ISRG, but 2026 da Vinci forecast slows on tariffs

Intuitive Surgical reported Q4 revenue up 19% to $2.87 billion and adjusted earnings of $2.53 per share, beating analyst estimates. Shares rose about 3% in after-hours trading. The company forecast 13% to 15% growth in da Vinci procedures for 2026, slower than 2025, and warned tariffs may pressure margins. Intuitive installed 532 da Vinci systems in the quarter, ending 2025 with 11,106 in use.
22 January 2026
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Walmart stock slips after PhonePe IPO stake-sale plan; investors brace for CEO handover and earnings

Walmart stock slips after PhonePe IPO stake-sale plan; investors brace for CEO handover and earnings

Walmart shares fell 1.3% to $117.83 in after-hours trading after filing to cut its PhonePe stake by about 12%. The retailer faces a $10.5 million jury verdict in Maryland over a negligent gun sale. PhonePe’s IPO will not raise new capital, with proceeds going to existing shareholders. Wall Street ended higher Thursday, while Walmart declined.
22 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Procure Space ETF Poised for Gains Amid Anticipated SpaceX IPO in 2026
    April 5, 2026, 2:09 PM EDT. The Procure Space ETF (UFO) surged 66.36% in 2025, outpacing the S&P 500. It tracks the S-Network Space Index, focusing on companies deriving significant revenue from space-related activities. With a possible SpaceX IPO in 2026, predicted with a 93% chance by year-end, investors anticipate further gains. SpaceX's inclusion could reshape UFO, currently holding firms like Planet Labs and defense contractors. Despite recent pullbacks in some holdings, UFO has gained 103% over the past year, with 11% year-to-date in 2026. The SpaceX IPO filing might boost the sector, potentially adding a major player valued around $1.75 trillion. Investors should consider the balance between momentum and valuation risks in this niche but promising market segment.
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