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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.

Google stock price jumps after tariff scare cools — here’s what’s next for Alphabet Class C (GOOG)

Google stock price jumps after tariff scare cools — here’s what’s next for Alphabet Class C (GOOG)

Alphabet Class C (GOOG) rose 1.9% to $328.38 in after-hours trading Wednesday as U.S. tariff threats tied to Greenland talks eased. Nvidia gained 3% and Meta added 1.5%, while Microsoft fell 2.3%. Wall Street rebounded after President Trump said tariffs planned for Feb. 1 would not be implemented. The European Parliament paused work on the EU-U.S. trade pact over Greenland concerns.
21 January 2026
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Meta stock rises after hours as new AI lab hits milestone, FTC appeal adds overhang

Meta stock rises after hours as new AI lab hits milestone, FTC appeal adds overhang

Meta shares rose 1.5% to $612.96 in after-hours trading Wednesday after CTO Andrew Bosworth announced internal rollout of new AI models. The FTC said it will appeal a judge’s dismissal of its antitrust case against Meta’s Instagram and WhatsApp deals. In Britain, regulators accused Meta of failing to stop illegal gambling ads on its platforms. Meta will report fourth-quarter results January 28.
21 January 2026
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Sandisk stock pops past $500 as Citi turns more bullish — what SNDK traders watch next

Sandisk stock pops past $500 as Citi turns more bullish — what SNDK traders watch next

Sandisk shares closed up 10.6% at $501.29 Wednesday and rose another 1.2% after hours, following Citi’s price target hike to $490 on strong AI-driven storage demand. The stock traded as high as $501.95 on volume of 19.8 million shares. Sandisk reports fiscal Q2 results Jan. 29. Western Digital, Seagate, and Micron also gained.
21 January 2026
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Netflix stock slides after hours as Warner Bros cash bid and 2026 outlook keep NFLX under pressure

Netflix stock slides after hours as Warner Bros cash bid and 2026 outlook keep NFLX under pressure

Netflix shares fell 2.2% to $85.36 in after-hours trading Wednesday, extending losses after its earnings report. The company paused its buyback program and raised its bridge loan facility by $8.2 billion, signaling intent to finance its $82.7 billion all-cash bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. Netflix projects 2026 revenue up to $51.7 billion and expects advertising revenue to double to $3 billion.
21 January 2026
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Microsoft stock price slides after analyst target cuts as Wall Street braces for earnings

Microsoft stock price slides after analyst target cuts as Wall Street braces for earnings

Microsoft shares fell 2.7% to $442.45 in late trading Wednesday, underperforming tech peers ahead of next week’s earnings report. Several analysts trimmed price targets, citing concerns over short-term cloud and AI demand. Trading volume reached 26.6 million shares, above the 65-day average. Investors await Azure growth figures and initial Copilot revenue on Jan. 28.
21 January 2026
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Broadcom stock dips again after Tuesday rout as VMware OneGov deal lands; earnings date in focus

Broadcom stock dips again after Tuesday rout as VMware OneGov deal lands; earnings date in focus

Broadcom shares fell 1.1% to $328.80 Wednesday after a 5.43% drop the previous day, as tariff threats and margin concerns rattled tech stocks. The U.S. GSA approved a OneGov deal with Broadcom, cutting prices on VMware and security software by up to 64% through May 2027. Trading volume reached about 31.7 million shares. Broadcom reports earnings March 4.
21 January 2026
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AMD stock price jumps nearly 8% as board move and earnings countdown pull in buyers

AMD stock price jumps nearly 8% as board move and earnings countdown pull in buyers

AMD shares surged 7.8% to close at $250.02 Wednesday, outpacing the chip sector after Wall Street rebounded from a selloff. The company named former Accenture CFO KC McClure to its board and Audit and Finance Committee, granting her 1,278 restricted stock units. Traders are watching Intel’s earnings Thursday, with AMD set to report Feb. 3. Options volume on AMD more than doubled the daily average.
21 January 2026
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Tesla stock rises after Lemonade offers 50% insurance cut tied to Full Self-Driving

Tesla stock rises after Lemonade offers 50% insurance cut tied to Full Self-Driving

Tesla shares rose 2.7% to $430.71 Wednesday, boosted by renewed interest in its self-driving technology. Insurer Lemonade announced a 50% cut to pay-per-mile rates for Tesla drivers using Full Self-Driving, starting Jan. 26 in Arizona. CEO Elon Musk warned early production of the Cybercab robotaxi and Optimus robot will be “agonizingly slow.” Tesla denied reports of major staff cuts at its Berlin-area factory.
21 January 2026
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VIX slips below 20 as Trump pulls Greenland tariff threat and Wall Street steadies

VIX slips below 20 as Trump pulls Greenland tariff threat and Wall Street steadies

The VIX fell more than 8% to 18.43 on Wednesday after President Trump said planned tariffs on European imports would be dropped, citing a preliminary deal with NATO over Greenland. U.S. stocks rebounded, with the S&P 500 up about 0.5% in afternoon trading. Tuesday’s tariff threat had sent the VIX to an eight-week high and triggered sharp losses across equities and currencies.
21 January 2026
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Netflix goes all-cash in Warner Bros Discovery deal as Paramount deadline looms

Netflix goes all-cash in Warner Bros Discovery deal as Paramount deadline looms

Netflix shifted its bid for Warner Bros Discovery to an all-cash offer at $27.75 per share, matching its previous price. Paramount Skydance’s $30-per-share tender offer expires Wednesday. Warner Bros forecasts Discovery Global Networks revenue will fall from $17 billion in 2026 to $15.6 billion by 2029. Warner faces a $2.8 billion breakup fee if it abandons Netflix’s deal for a higher offer.
21 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • ASX Penny Stocks Under A$700M Market Cap Showing Strong Financials
    April 5, 2026, 10:24 PM EDT. Australian ASX penny stocks under A$700 million market capitalization are gaining attention for their solid financial health and growth potential. Boss Energy Limited (A$653.82 million market cap) reported sales growth to A$81.82 million in H1 2025 and a reduced net loss, supported by record uranium production and a debt-free balance sheet. Focus Minerals Limited (A$699.20 million market cap) posted a significant revenue increase to A$301.26 million in 2025 with improved profit margins of 22.9%, also maintaining a debt-free position and strong asset coverage. These companies highlight a shift in penny stocks from high risk to more resilient, financially stable options, potentially appealing to investors amid market uncertainties and geopolitical developments in the Middle East.
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