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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.

PepsiCo stock climbs as investors crowd into defensive staples during Wall Street slide

PepsiCo stock climbs as investors crowd into defensive staples during Wall Street slide

New York, January 14, 2026, 14:32 (EST) — Regular session Shares of PepsiCo (PEP) climbed 1.7%, reaching $145.98 in afternoon trading on Wednesday. The rise followed a shift toward defensive sectors after mixed earnings from major banks weighed on financial stocks, with losses spilling over into tech, Reuters reported. “These stocks had a strong run-up … so a pullback is…
14 January 2026
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Freeport-McMoRan stock climbs as copper hits a fresh record — what to watch next for FCX

Freeport-McMoRan stock climbs as copper hits a fresh record — what to watch next for FCX

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 14:27 EST — Regular session Freeport-McMoRan shares climbed roughly 2% Wednesday afternoon, boosted by another jump in copper prices that kept the miner close to its yearly peak. The stock hit $60.50, up 1.9%, and briefly touched $61.13 earlier in the session. This matters because FCX has turned into a fast route for equity investors…
14 January 2026
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BMNR stock rises as BitMine pushes last-minute vote on plan to lift share cap to 50 billion

BMNR stock rises as BitMine pushes last-minute vote on plan to lift share cap to 50 billion

New York, January 14, 2026, 14:20 ET — Regular session Shares of BitMine Immersion Technologies, Inc. climbed roughly 4% to $32.46 during Wednesday’s afternoon session. The crypto-focused firm urged shareholders to back a charter amendment before its annual meeting. Volume surged past 51 million shares. The push is moving against a tight deadline. A transcript linked to a filing implored…
14 January 2026
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American Express stock slips as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap keeps AXP on edge

American Express stock slips as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap keeps AXP on edge

New York, January 14, 2026, 14:26 EST — Regular session American Express shares were down 0.6% at $356.00 in afternoon trading on Wednesday, as investors kept a policy discount on credit-card lenders even as some payments peers steadied. Visa edged up 0.1% and Mastercard gained 0.1%, while the S&P 500 ETF fell about 0.9% and the financial sector ETF was…
14 January 2026
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Coca-Cola stock inches up after Costa Coffee sale is shelved, leadership reshuffle detailed

Coca-Cola stock inches up after Costa Coffee sale is shelved, leadership reshuffle detailed

New York, January 14, 2026, 14:29 ET — Regular session Coca-Cola shares edged up 0.4% to $71.51 in afternoon trading Wednesday, following news of leadership changes and a report that the company has put its Costa Coffee sale plans on hold. The Costa decision is significant because it leaves a troubled asset on Coca-Cola’s balance sheet just as investors demand…
14 January 2026
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IBM stock rises against tech slump as BofA lifts target and Jan. 28 earnings date nears

IBM stock rises against tech slump as BofA lifts target and Jan. 28 earnings date nears

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 14:17 EST — Regular session International Business Machines Corp. shares climbed roughly 1% on Wednesday, defying a broader U.S. equity retreat. The company scheduled its quarterly results call for Jan. 28 and received a new price-target boost from Bank of America Securities. IBM gained 1.0% to $306.34, even as the tech-focused Invesco QQQ Trust slipped…
14 January 2026
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GE Vernova stock dips in afternoon trade as Wall Street’s biggest bull flags near-term risks

GE Vernova stock dips in afternoon trade as Wall Street’s biggest bull flags near-term risks

New York, January 14, 2026, 14:16 EST — Regular session Shares of GE Vernova dipped Wednesday, adding to a volatile stretch for the power-equipment firm as investors balanced a new, higher price target against a cautious short-term outlook. By 2:16 p.m. ET, the stock had dropped 1.2% to $644.27. In comparison, the S&P 500 ETF was down roughly 0.8%, and…
14 January 2026
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XRP price today edges higher on Ripple’s Luxembourg nod as U.S. crypto rules move forward

XRP price today edges higher on Ripple’s Luxembourg nod as U.S. crypto rules move forward

New York, January 14, 2026, 14:00 EST — Regular session XRP ticked up Wednesday after Ripple announced it had secured preliminary approval for an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence in Luxembourg. The token last traded 1.1% higher at $2.13, having ranged between $2.10 and $2.19 in the previous 24 hours. Bitcoin and ether also saw gains, according to CoinMarketCap. Ripple…
14 January 2026
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Nvidia stock falls as China blocks H200 AI chips despite U.S. export approval

Nvidia stock falls as China blocks H200 AI chips despite U.S. export approval

NEW YORK, Jan 14, 2026, 13:59 EST — Regular session Nvidia (NVDA.O) shares fell 2.2% to $181.77 in afternoon trading on Wednesday after Reuters reported Chinese customs officials were told the company’s H200 artificial intelligence chips are not permitted to enter China. Chinese officials also summoned domestic technology companies and warned them not to buy the chips unless necessary, while…
14 January 2026
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Silver price breaks $90 and SLV jumps in New York: what silver-stock traders watch next

Silver price breaks $90 and SLV jumps in New York: what silver-stock traders watch next

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 13:47 EST — Regular session iShares Silver Trust (SLV) shares jumped roughly 5.4% to $82.88 in Wednesday afternoon trading in New York, tracking silver’s surge past $90 an ounce. Hecla Mining (HL) slipped 1.9%, while First Majestic Silver (AG) and Pan American Silver (PAAS) gave back some earlier gains. (Reuters) Spot silver surged past $90…
14 January 2026
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EQT slides as U.S. natural gas futures sink on LNG feedgas drop

EQT slides as U.S. natural gas futures sink on LNG feedgas drop

New York, January 14, 2026, 14:11 EST — Regular session EQT Corp shares dropped roughly 3% Wednesday, dragged down by falling U.S. natural gas prices. The move weighed on the broader sector as the largest U.S. natural gas producer took a hit. This month, gas-linked stocks have been tossed about by shifting winter forecasts and volatile liquefied natural gas demand.…
14 January 2026
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Bitcoin price jumps near $97,000 as Senate crypto bill and Fed rate bets lift Coinbase, Strategy stocks

Bitcoin price jumps near $97,000 as Senate crypto bill and Fed rate bets lift Coinbase, Strategy stocks

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 13:58 EST — Regular session Bitcoin climbed 3.5% to $96,839 on Wednesday, boosting U.S.-listed crypto stocks during New York afternoon trading. Coinbase inched up 0.4%, Strategy gained 2.1%, and Riot Platforms jumped 4.3%. The spotlight remains on interest rates after a U.S. inflation report suggested potential for cuts later this year. The Labor Department reported…
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Stock Market Today

  • Wheat Prices Fall as Strong Dollar Pressures Markets Ahead of Weekend
    February 2, 2026, 12:16 AM EST. Wheat futures declined on Friday, pressured by a stronger U.S. dollar index which rose by $0.893. Chicago Soft Red Winter (SRW) wheat lost between 3 to 4¼ cents, though March contracts posted a weekly gain of 8½ cents. Kansas City Hard Red Winter (HRW) futures dropped 2 to 3 cents despite March contracts holding a 4-cent weekly rise. Minneapolis spring wheat also fell 3 to 4 cents, closing the week up 3¼ cents for March. Managed money traders reduced short positions notably in Chicago and Kansas City wheat futures, indicating some covering activity. Export sales remain robust at 21.595 million metric tons, 18% ahead year-over-year and close to USDA forecasts. Market watchers remain attentive to currency impact and export trends shaping cereal grain prices.
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