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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.

Why U.S. stocks fell today: Nasdaq slides as bank earnings and China cyber worries rattle Wall Street

Why U.S. stocks fell today: Nasdaq slides as bank earnings and China cyber worries rattle Wall Street

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 5:06 PM EST — After-hours U.S. stocks slipped on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq falling 1% as tech and bank shares took a hit while investors shifted toward safer bets. The Dow dropped 42.36 points to 49,149.63, the S&P 500 lost 37.14 points to 6,926.60, and the Nasdaq slid 238.12 points to 23,471.75. Yet, the small-cap…
14 January 2026
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Exxon stock jumps after report it may run Venezuelan crude again at Baton Rouge

Exxon stock jumps after report it may run Venezuelan crude again at Baton Rouge

NEW YORK, Jan 14, 2026, 16:48 ET — After-hours Exxon Mobil shares jumped roughly 2.9% to $130.20 in after-hours trading Wednesday following a Reuters report. Sources familiar with operations say the company’s Baton Rouge, Louisiana refinery is gearing up to process Venezuelan crude again. The 522,500 barrel-per-day facility hasn’t handled Venezuelan heavy sour crude since U.S. sanctions came into effect.…
14 January 2026
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Walmart stock slips as exec lines up share sale while Nasdaq-100 entry nears

Walmart stock slips as exec lines up share sale while Nasdaq-100 entry nears

New York, January 14, 2026, 16:45 EST — After-hours Walmart Inc. (WMT) shares slipped on Wednesday and were little changed after the bell after a regulatory filing showed a senior executive planned to sell stock. The retailer ended down about 0.3% at $120.04, after trading between $119.05 and $121.22. The timing matters because Walmart is sitting near recent highs and…
14 January 2026
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Oracle stock (ORCL) slides after bondholders sue over AI debt disclosures

Oracle stock (ORCL) slides after bondholders sue over AI debt disclosures

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 16:40 EST — After-hours trading. Oracle Corp shares slipped Wednesday after bondholders filed a lawsuit accusing the company of hiding its plans for significant new debt tied to an AI expansion. In after-hours trading, Oracle’s stock dropped 4.3% to $193.61. The lawsuit hits at a sensitive time for AI-tied stocks, with investors scrutinizing data center…
14 January 2026
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Bank of America stock drops after earnings beat as BAC outlook takes center stage

Bank of America stock drops after earnings beat as BAC outlook takes center stage

NEW YORK, Jan 14, 2026, 16:44 EST — After-hours Bank of America shares dropped roughly 3.7% to $52.48 in after-hours trading Wednesday, following a volatile day where the stock swung between $55.67 and $51.66. The shift comes as major U.S. banks begin releasing their earnings, with investors eager to gauge the outlook for lending, trading, and credit in 2026. Bank…
14 January 2026
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Netflix stock falls after hours as Reuters reports possible all-cash Warner Bros bid shift

Netflix stock falls after hours as Reuters reports possible all-cash Warner Bros bid shift

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 16:56 (EST) — After-hours. Netflix shares slipped about 2% after the bell on Wednesday after a source told Reuters the streamer is preparing an all-cash bid for Warner Bros Discovery’s studios and streaming businesses, replacing an earlier cash-and-stock offer valued at $82.7 billion. The stock traded at $88.55, down $1.79 from Tuesday’s close, after moving…
14 January 2026
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Sandisk stock dips after hours as retail rush and $580 Wall Street target keep SNDK in playSandiskSandisk stock dips after hours as retail rush and $580 Wall Street target keep SNDK in play

Sandisk stock dips after hours as retail rush and $580 Wall Street target keep SNDK in playSandiskSandisk stock dips after hours as retail rush and $580 Wall Street target keep SNDK in play

New York, January 14, 2026, 16:35 EST — After-hours Sandisk Corp (SNDK) shares dipped 0.5% to $387.81 in after-hours trading Wednesday, after earlier swings between $377 and $401. Since its February 2025 debut, the flash-memory maker has skyrocketed nearly tenfold and climbed roughly 65% this year. Retail investors poured a record $7.1 million into the stock on Monday. According to…
14 January 2026
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JPMorgan stock slips after hours as Apple Card reserve and rate-cap fears hang over banks

JPMorgan stock slips after hours as Apple Card reserve and rate-cap fears hang over banks

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 4:49 PM EST — Trading continues after hours. Shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped roughly 0.9% in after-hours trading Wednesday, closing at $307.87. The bank remains under the microscope, its latest quarterly results shaping the early mood of the U.S. earnings season. Shares tumbled 4.2% Tuesday as a proposed 10% cap on credit-card interest…
14 January 2026
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Palantir stock (PLTR) dips after hours as Citi upgrade meets Feb. 2 earnings countdown

Palantir stock (PLTR) dips after hours as Citi upgrade meets Feb. 2 earnings countdown

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 16:34 EST — After-hours Palantir Technologies shares dropped 0.3% to $178.40 in after-hours Wednesday, drifting lower along with many tech stocks despite a more positive outlook from Citi. The stock fluctuated between $174 and $181.33 during the session, with roughly 33 million shares changing hands. That slight pullback counts, given Palantir’s surge has already baked…
14 January 2026
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Intel stock jumps again after KeyBanc flags tight server CPU supply and 18A progress

Intel stock jumps again after KeyBanc flags tight server CPU supply and 18A progress

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 16:18 (EST) — After-hours Intel shares climbed roughly 3% to $48.72 in after-hours trading Wednesday, pushing their two-day rally further. AMD ticked up about 1%, but Nvidia and Taiwan Semiconductor saw declines. Intel surged again after Tuesday’s 7.3% jump, which closed the stock at $47.29 on heavy volume. KeyBanc’s upgrade and a new $60 price…
14 January 2026
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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…
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Stock Market Today

  • Top Canadian Stocks to Buy With $20,000 in 2026: Diversified Picks for Income and Growth
    February 1, 2026, 9:12 PM EST. Investors eyeing Canadian stocks in 2026 face stretched valuations after a 50% TSX gain in two years amid economic and geopolitical risks. Spreading $20,000 into five $4,000 holdings offers diversification. Defensive, dividend-focused AltaGas (TSX:ALA) offers 3.2% yield and 5-7% growth via U.S. utilities and propane exports. Dream Industrial REIT (TSX:DIR.UN) presents a 5.4% yield with 95% occupancy industrial properties in Canada and Europe. Calian Group (TSX:CGY), a Canadian military services supplier, may benefit from rising defence contracts. Topicus.com (TSXV:TOI), a niche European software consolidator, trades at a 10% free cash flow yield with mid-teens growth. Lastly, Stantec (TSX:STN) remains a strong Canadian compounder up nearly 200% in five years.
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