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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.

Nebius (NBIS) stock swings as Israel AI supercomputer launch hits tape, investors eye contract deadlines

Nebius (NBIS) stock swings as Israel AI supercomputer launch hits tape, investors eye contract deadlines

Nebius Group shares fell 0.1% to $98.73 Thursday after swinging more than 5% earlier, with about 8 million shares traded. The company is supplying GPU infrastructure for Israel’s new national AI supercomputer and holds a $17.4 billion contract with Microsoft, but faces risks from a conditional $2.9 billion Meta deal and rising losses tied to rapid expansion. Next earnings are expected in February.
22 January 2026
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Bloom Energy stock slides nearly 5% after sharp swing; big-holder filings and Feb. 5 earnings loom

Bloom Energy stock slides nearly 5% after sharp swing; big-holder filings and Feb. 5 earnings loom

Bloom Energy shares fell 4.9% to $143.24 Thursday afternoon, reversing from a session high of $155.47. SEC filings showed BlackRock holds a 9.4% stake, while Kuwait’s sovereign fund owns 1.38%. The company will report quarterly results Feb. 5. Bloom recently landed a $2.65 billion fuel-cell contract with American Electric Power.
22 January 2026
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Charles Schwab stock climbs as record client inflows lift SCHW after earnings

Charles Schwab stock climbs as record client inflows lift SCHW after earnings

Charles Schwab shares rose 2.3% to $104.15 Thursday after reporting record quarterly client inflows and a 25% jump in net interest revenue. Net income climbed to $2.46 billion, while net revenue reached $6.34 billion, just below analyst forecasts. Margin loan balances increased 34% to $112.3 billion. Investors await next week’s Fed decision and a shareholder vote on Schwab’s proposed Forge deal.
22 January 2026
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Intuitive Surgical stock ticks up ahead of earnings after a bruising slide — what traders watch next

Intuitive Surgical stock ticks up ahead of earnings after a bruising slide — what traders watch next

Intuitive Surgical shares rose 0.9% to $528.38 Thursday ahead of fourth-quarter earnings, after a recent slide left the stock 14% below its 52-week high. Investors are focused on growth in da Vinci procedures for 2026 after last week’s cautious outlook. The company reported preliminary Q4 revenue of $2.87 billion, up 19% year over year. Results and management commentary are due after the bell.
22 January 2026
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Accenture stock price rises as Palantir-backed “sovereign AI” data-center deal grabs focus

Accenture stock price rises as Palantir-backed “sovereign AI” data-center deal grabs focus

Accenture shares rose about 1.6% to $285.18 Thursday after being selected with Palantir to build AI data centers across EMEA for UK-based Sovereign AI. Dell gained 4.1% on the news, while Nvidia and Palantir also advanced. Accenture’s annual meeting is set for Jan. 28, with its earnings call on March 19. Financial terms of the new project were not disclosed.
22 January 2026
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Spotify stock falls as it rolls out new AI “prompted playlist” tool — what traders watch next

Spotify stock falls as it rolls out new AI “prompted playlist” tool — what traders watch next

Spotify shares fell about 1.5% to $494.71 Thursday after launching an AI-powered playlist tool for Premium users in the U.S. and Canada. The drop comes as the company prepares to raise U.S. subscription prices by $1 in February. Analysts have trimmed price targets, citing concerns over possible subscriber losses. Investors are watching for Spotify’s quarterly results on Feb. 10.
22 January 2026
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Trump slaps JPMorgan and CEO Jamie Dimon with a $5 billion ‘debanking’ lawsuit

Trump slaps JPMorgan and CEO Jamie Dimon with a $5 billion ‘debanking’ lawsuit

Donald Trump filed a $5 billion lawsuit in Florida against JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon, alleging the bank closed his accounts in 2021 for political reasons. JPMorgan called the claims baseless and said account closures follow legal or regulatory requirements. The complaint says Trump and his businesses were given no explanation and were forced to reorganize banking arrangements.
22 January 2026
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Thermo Fisher stock price today: TMO steadies near a 52-week high ahead of Jan. 29 earnings

Thermo Fisher stock price today: TMO steadies near a 52-week high ahead of Jan. 29 earnings

Thermo Fisher shares rose $2.03 to $638.33 Thursday afternoon, trading near a 52-week high after closing Wednesday at $636.30. Investors are watching for fourth-quarter and full-year results due Jan. 29. The company recently delisted its 3.200% senior notes due 2026 from the NYSE. Thermo Fisher earlier announced a collaboration with Nvidia on AI-based lab automation tools.
22 January 2026
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GE Aerospace stock drops nearly 6% after earnings beat — why investors still sold

GE Aerospace stock drops nearly 6% after earnings beat — why investors still sold

GE Aerospace shares fell 5.7% to $300.25 Thursday afternoon, erasing earlier gains after the company’s 2026 profit outlook topped estimates. The drop followed news of strong demand for maintenance and a 74% jump in fourth-quarter orders, but investors noted slowing growth and margin concerns after a sharp rally. GE forecast 2026 adjusted earnings of $7.10–$7.40 per share, above consensus.
22 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: Index rises as Trump steps back on Greenland, traders size up inflation and earnings

Dow Jones today: Index rises as Trump steps back on Greenland, traders size up inflation and earnings

The Dow Jones rose 518.63 points, or 1.05%, to 49,594.73 by midday after President Trump dropped tariff threats against eight European nations. Consumer spending increased 0.5% in November, while the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge rose 0.2% for the month. Initial jobless claims edged up to 200,000 last week. Procter & Gamble shares gained on strong earnings; Abbott fell after a weak profit outlook.
22 January 2026
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Bloom Energy stock price slips as big-holder filings land ahead of Feb. 5 earnings

Bloom Energy stock price slips as big-holder filings land ahead of Feb. 5 earnings

Bloom Energy shares fell 3.9% to $144.72 Thursday afternoon, reversing earlier gains, after filings showed BlackRock and Kuwait’s sovereign fund held sizable stakes. The drop came as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose. Investors are awaiting Bloom’s Feb. 5 earnings for signs of data-center demand. FuelCell Energy and Plug Power climbed sharply, while Bloom moved lower.
22 January 2026
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Shopify stock slips as partner shake-up and new finance push land mid-session

Shopify stock slips as partner shake-up and new finance push land mid-session

Shopify shares fell 0.6% to $137.66 by early afternoon Thursday, trailing gains in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100. The company is restructuring its partnerships unit and launching new merchant finance tools, including a “Capital flex account” and higher rewards caps. Shopify also promoted its AI-commerce strategy at the NRF 2026 conference, unveiling an open standard with Google.
22 January 2026
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Bitcoin price steadies near $90,000 as ETF outflows and central banks keep traders cautious

Bitcoin price steadies near $90,000 as ETF outflows and central banks keep traders cautious

Bitcoin rose 1.1% to $89,350 Thursday but failed to break $90,000 as ETF outflows persisted. Global bond volatility and a selloff in Japanese government bonds unsettled risk markets. Traders are watching the Bank of Japan meeting and upcoming U.S. inflation data for direction. Corporate buyers continued accumulating bitcoin, but market sentiment stayed cautious.
22 January 2026
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Wells Fargo stock pops as banks rally on tariff relief, with Fed meeting ahead

Wells Fargo stock pops as banks rally on tariff relief, with Fed meeting ahead

Wells Fargo shares rose 2.6% to $88.38 Thursday as U.S. banks rallied after President Trump eased tariff threats on Europe. The bank will move its wealth-management headquarters to West Palm Beach, relocating about 100 staff by year-end. Wells Fargo also issued $2.76 million in callable notes due 2036 at 4.85%. Investors await the Federal Reserve’s late-January rate decision.
22 January 2026
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Datadog stock jumps 7% on Stifel upgrade — what traders are watching into earnings

Datadog stock jumps 7% on Stifel upgrade — what traders are watching into earnings

Datadog shares rose 7.2% to $132.35 by midday Thursday after Stifel upgraded the stock to “buy” but cut its price target to $160 from $205. The company will report fourth-quarter and full-year results on Feb. 10, with an investor day set for Feb. 12. Other firms, including TD Cowen and Mizuho, also lowered price targets but maintained positive ratings. Observability peers Dynatrace and Elastic also advanced.
22 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock slips from intraday high as Feb. 12 earnings date comes into view

Applied Materials stock slips from intraday high as Feb. 12 earnings date comes into view

Applied Materials shares fell 0.9% to $322.24 by midday Thursday after touching $332.70 earlier in the session. The company will report fiscal first-quarter results and hold an investor call on Feb. 12. Lam Research and KLA declined, while ASML gained 1.7%. Traders adjusted positions ahead of earnings as chip-equipment stocks reacted to shifting capital expenditure expectations.
22 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • US Stock Market Update April 5, 2026: Energy Disruption, Bank Stocks, and Market Signals
    April 5, 2026, 5:14 PM EDT. US stocks entered correction territory amid the Iran war and closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a passage handling 20% of global oil demand, triggering historic energy supply disruption and pushing gas prices higher. Analysts warn oil shocks often lead to significant market downturns, raising concerns of a broader crash under President Trump's administration. Barclays and Lloyds banks showed gains, with Barclays outperforming due to diversified operations but carrying more risk and volatility. Barclays trades at a lower forward P/E (7.75) versus Lloyds (9.95), but Lloyds offers a higher dividend yield. Analyst Andrew McElroy flagged technical signals in the S&P 500 pointing to shifts beyond chart patterns, suggesting traders stay alert amid changing market dynamics.
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