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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.

Strategy (MSTR) stock rises after $1.25 billion Bitcoin buy as crypto rallies on CPI, Washington chatter

Strategy (MSTR) stock rises after $1.25 billion Bitcoin buy as crypto rallies on CPI, Washington chatter

New York, January 14, 2026, 16:15 (ET) — After-hours Strategy Inc shares climbed Wednesday, buoyed by a surge in bitcoin and a broader rally in crypto-related stocks. The stock last traded up 3.7% at $179.33. Bitcoin jumped 3.3% to $97,490, while Coinbase rose 1.3%. Miners Marathon Digital and Riot Platforms also saw modest gains. This shift is significant because Strategy…
14 January 2026
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Micron stock slips as rival SK Hynix’s $13 bln AI memory push stirs supply nerves

Micron stock slips as rival SK Hynix’s $13 bln AI memory push stirs supply nerves

New York, January 14, 2026, 16:21 ET — After-hours Micron Technology (MU.O) shares dropped 1.4% on Wednesday, slipping to $333.37. The dip followed a strong rally as investors digested new supply plans announced by a major competitor in the AI memory sector. The timing is tricky for the stock. Retail investors have been piling into memory and storage companies, betting…
14 January 2026
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Meta stock slips after Reality Labs cuts; investors turn to Jan. 28 earnings

Meta stock slips after Reality Labs cuts; investors turn to Jan. 28 earnings

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 16:14 (EST) — Trading in after-hours Meta Platforms shares dropped roughly 2.5% on Wednesday, marking another turbulent session for the social media giant amid its move to scale down segments of its metaverse business. The stock ended the day at $615.38. The cuts are crucial as Meta works to reassure investors while funneling cash into…
14 January 2026
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AppLovin stock drops after Evercore’s new “Outperform” call — what to watch before Thursday

AppLovin stock drops after Evercore’s new “Outperform” call — what to watch before Thursday

New York, January 14, 2026, 16:29 EST — After-hours Shares of AppLovin Corp plunged on Wednesday, slipping as low as $596.93 during the session before settling down 7.6% at $617.65 in after-hours trading. The stock had ended Tuesday at $668.63. The decline occurred despite Evercore ISI kicking off coverage with an Outperform rating. Analyst Robert Coolbrith labeled AppLovin the “dominant…
14 January 2026
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Rocket Lab stock just hit a record close — what’s driving RKLB now

Rocket Lab stock just hit a record close — what’s driving RKLB now

NEW YORK, Jan 14, 2026, 16:09 EST Shares of Rocket Lab Corp surged 6% on Wednesday, closing at a record high of $91.80 after reaching $92.18 intraday. The stock held steady in after-hours trading, according to data from StockAnalysis.com. (StockAnalysis) The shift keeps attention fixed on one of the most heavily traded U.S.-listed space stocks, with price swings now reflecting…
14 January 2026
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Microsoft stock slides as data-center power costs, Trump pressure rattle AI trade

Microsoft stock slides as data-center power costs, Trump pressure rattle AI trade

NEW YORK, Jan 14, 2026, 16:04 EST — After-hours Microsoft (MSFT.O) shares dropped 2.6% on Wednesday, deepening a retreat in mega-cap tech amid investor concerns over the escalating expenses — and political hurdles — tied to building new AI data centers. The stock lost $12.17 to close at $458.50 in late U.S. trading. Meanwhile, the Invesco QQQ fell 1.3%, and…
14 January 2026
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Tesla stock slides as Musk shifts Full Self-Driving to subscription-only

Tesla stock slides as Musk shifts Full Self-Driving to subscription-only

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 4:01 PM EST — After-hours Tesla shares slipped Wednesday following CEO Elon Musk’s announcement that the company will stop selling its Full Self-Driving software as a one-time purchase. Starting Feb. 14, the feature will be available only via monthly subscription. Last year, U.S. safety regulators launched an investigation into 2.88 million Tesla vehicles after reports…
14 January 2026
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Broadcom stock sinks after report China tells firms to drop VMware security software

Broadcom stock sinks after report China tells firms to drop VMware security software

New York, January 14, 2026, 16:09 EST — After-hours Shares of Broadcom Inc dropped Wednesday following a Reuters report that Chinese regulators have ordered local companies to halt use of cybersecurity software from over a dozen U.S. and Israeli firms, including VMware, which Broadcom owns, over national security worries. (Reuters) The headline hurts, given VMware’s key role in Broadcom’s argument…
14 January 2026
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Nvidia stock dips on China H200 roadblock as U.S. export rules shift — what NVDA traders watch next

Nvidia stock dips on China H200 roadblock as U.S. export rules shift — what NVDA traders watch next

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 16:01 ET — After-hours Nvidia stock (NVDA.O) slipped 1.6% to $182.79 late Wednesday after Reuters reported that Chinese customs told agents the company’s H200 AI chips can’t enter the country. Officials also cautioned local tech firms against buying them unless absolutely necessary. It’s not clear if this amounts to an official ban. Rhodium Group strategist…
14 January 2026
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Amazon stock drops today: tariff-driven supplier talks and Italy fine appeal keep AMZN in focus

Amazon stock drops today: tariff-driven supplier talks and Italy fine appeal keep AMZN in focus

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 16:05 EST — After-hours Amazon.com (AMZN.O) shares slipped 2.4% to $236.71 in late afternoon trading on Wednesday, touching a session low of $236.24 earlier. The drop comes as cost concerns resurface. Tariffs — import taxes — often influence retail prices quickly, and Amazon finds itself caught in the middle of that battle. The Nasdaq slid…
14 January 2026
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Apple stock drifts lower after tech slide, with Gemini-Siri deal and earnings in focus

Apple stock drifts lower after tech slide, with Gemini-Siri deal and earnings in focus

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 16:05 EST — After-hours Apple shares dipped Wednesday amid another wave of selling in megacap tech stocks, pushing investors to reconsider the stock’s high valuation ahead of a crucial earnings report and significant AI-related expectations. Apple slipped $1.18, around 0.5%, to $259.87. Shares fluctuated from $256.91 up to $261.72, putting its market cap near $3.0…
14 January 2026
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AMD stock keeps KeyBanc upgrade in play as AI server chip supply tightens

AMD stock keeps KeyBanc upgrade in play as AI server chip supply tightens

New York, January 14, 2026, 16:04 EST — After-hours Shares of Advanced Micro Devices climbed 0.6% on Wednesday, ending at $222.27. The move came as investors digested a KeyBanc upgrade highlighting supply constraints in crucial data-center chips. AMD shares surged 6.4% Tuesday following an upgrade from KeyBanc analyst John Vinh, who also raised the price target to $270, according to…
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Stock Market Today

  • Cantor Fitzgerald Raises Meta Platforms Price Target to $860, Keeps Overweight Rating
    February 1, 2026, 1:17 PM EST. Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Deepak Mathivanan raised Meta Platforms' (NASDAQ:META) price target to $860 from $750 following strong Q4 earnings that beat Wall Street estimates. The company reported revenue of $59.89 billion and EPS of $8.88 versus expectations of $58.59 billion and $8.23, respectively. Meta projects Q1 FY26 sales between $53.5 billion and $56.5 billion, surpassing estimates. Despite higher capital expenditure forecasted for 2026 at $115-$135 billion, up from $110.7 billion, Cantor Fitzgerald expects operating income growth supported by AI momentum. The stock holds a Strong Buy consensus with a 20% upside based on 44 analysts. Meta remains a top NASDAQ tech firm operating Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads.
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