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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.

Eli Lilly stock slips as FDA drops suicide warning for Zepbound; traders eye orforglipron, earnings next

Eli Lilly stock slips as FDA drops suicide warning for Zepbound; traders eye orforglipron, earnings next

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 11:40 AM EST — Regular session Eli Lilly and Company shares slipped Wednesday following a move by U.S. regulators to remove suicide-related warnings from several popular obesity drugs, including Lilly’s Zepbound. The stock was down roughly 0.4%, trading near $1,072.89 by late morning. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) The label change is significant because it…
14 January 2026
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Robinhood Markets (HOOD) stock slips as CME’s silver futures plan spotlights its push into derivatives

Robinhood Markets (HOOD) stock slips as CME’s silver futures plan spotlights its push into derivatives

NEW YORK, Jan 14, 2026, 11:35 AM EST — Regular session Robinhood Markets shares fell 1.5% to $118.40 in late morning trading on Wednesday, after closing at $120.24 in the prior session. The dip comes with Wall Street down for a second day as investors sort through big-bank results and fresh economic data, a mix that tends to shape retail…
14 January 2026
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Johnson & Johnson stock rises on Auris court win as talc fight and Jan. 21 earnings loom

Johnson & Johnson stock rises on Auris court win as talc fight and Jan. 21 earnings loom

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 11:23 EST — Regular session Johnson & Johnson shares climbed 1.9% to $217.80 by late morning Wednesday, defying the SPDR S&P 500 ETF, which dipped roughly 1%. Healthcare outperformed the broader market. The Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF edged up slightly, with Merck, Pfizer, and AbbVie each adding about 0.6%, 0.6%, and 0.5%, respectively.…
14 January 2026
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Boeing (BA) stock slips as new jet orders land; Wall Street turns to Jan. 27 results

Boeing (BA) stock slips as new jet orders land; Wall Street turns to Jan. 27 results

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 11:05 EST — Trading in regular session. Boeing shares slipped roughly 1.3% to $241.43 on Wednesday, following a $244.55 close the previous day. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF fell about 0.9% during the same session. Investors have focused on one key issue: whether Boeing can convert its larger backlog into consistent deliveries, all while avoiding…
14 January 2026
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Oracle stock slides 4% today despite UK Defence cloud pact; KeyBanc flags ORCL as “undervalued”

Oracle stock slides 4% today despite UK Defence cloud pact; KeyBanc flags ORCL as “undervalued”

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 11:05 EST — Regular session underway. Oracle shares dropped roughly 4% on Wednesday, despite the company announcing a new cloud deal with Britain’s Ministry of Defence and a positive analyst note aiming to support the stock. The shares slipped 4.1% to $194.09, following a close of $202.29 on Tuesday. This move is significant because Oracle’s…
14 January 2026
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Exxon Mobil stock rises as Venezuela crude could return to Baton Rouge refinery

Exxon Mobil stock rises as Venezuela crude could return to Baton Rouge refinery

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 11:11 EST — Regular session. Exxon Mobil shares climbed Wednesday following a Reuters report that the company plans to start processing Venezuelan crude at its Baton Rouge refinery in Louisiana. This move could alter feedstock expenses at one of the biggest U.S. refining hubs. The stock gained 1.8%, reaching $128.80 in late morning trading. The…
14 January 2026
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Salesforce stock slips in regular trade as AI worries linger despite Slackbot rollout

Salesforce stock slips in regular trade as AI worries linger despite Slackbot rollout

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 11:01 ET — Regular session Salesforce (CRM) shares fell about 0.6% to $239.72 on Wednesday, tracking a broader pullback in U.S. equities as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq ETFs slid. The move comes a day after Salesforce dropped about 6.5% — its largest one-day percentage fall since late May 2024 — as investors leaned into…
14 January 2026
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Walmart stock slips as Nasdaq-100 debut nears and Google Gemini shopping deal draws focus

Walmart stock slips as Nasdaq-100 debut nears and Google Gemini shopping deal draws focus

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 11:01 a.m. EST — Regular session Walmart Inc shares dipped on Wednesday, retreating from earlier gains as U.S. stocks pulled back. The retailer’s shares fell roughly 1% to $119.17 in morning trading, with investors eyeing a packed lineup of upcoming catalysts. Why it matters now: Walmart will enter the Nasdaq-100 on Jan. 20, prompting passive…
14 January 2026
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Strategy (MSTR) stock jumps as Bitcoin rallies; SEC filing details $1.25 billion buy

Strategy (MSTR) stock jumps as Bitcoin rallies; SEC filing details $1.25 billion buy

New York, January 14, 2026, 10:45 ET — Trading underway Strategy Inc shares climbed Wednesday, following a surge in bitcoin and gains across crypto-related stocks. The stock jumped 6.3% to $183.94 in morning trading. Bitcoin advanced roughly 4.1% to $96,627, with Coinbase also seeing gains. This move is significant since Strategy acts as a liquid stand-in for bitcoin risk, often…
14 January 2026
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Sandisk stock (SNDK) in play as Bernstein lifts target to $580 and retail money crowds in

Sandisk stock (SNDK) in play as Bernstein lifts target to $580 and retail money crowds in

NEW YORK, Jan 14, 2026, 10:53 EST — Regular session Shares of Sandisk Corp edged up 0.5% to $391.76 on Wednesday, bouncing between $380 and $401.08 earlier in the day. The move came after Bernstein analyst Mark Newman nearly doubled his price target, adding momentum to a rally already fueled by a surge of retail interest in memory stocks. (TipRanks)…
14 January 2026
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Mastercard stock dips as Trump-backed credit card cap and swipe-fee bill keep MA in focus

Mastercard stock dips as Trump-backed credit card cap and swipe-fee bill keep MA in focus

New York, January 14, 2026, 10:54 EST — Regular session. Mastercard shares slipped 0.1% to $544.29 on Wednesday morning amid mounting political scrutiny of the U.S. credit-card industry. Investors appeared cautious as new regulatory concerns came into focus. This debate hits two key profit drivers in the sector: the interest rates borrowers face and the fees merchants pay whenever a…
14 January 2026
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Netflix stock slips as all-cash Warner Bros bid talk swirls, with earnings days away

Netflix stock slips as all-cash Warner Bros bid talk swirls, with earnings days away

New York, January 14, 2026, 10:49 (EST) — Regular session Netflix shares dropped 1.6% Wednesday morning amid new developments in its pursuit of Warner Bros Discovery’s studio and streaming units. Warner Bros stock held steady, while Paramount Skydance slipped roughly 0.6%. (Reuters) This report matters now because the battle has become a test of structure: how much cash Netflix is…
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Stock Market Today

  • London Stock Exchange Hosts Over 110 African Companies Raising $150 Billion
    February 2, 2026, 3:21 AM EST. The London Stock Exchange (LSE) is home to about 110 African companies, collectively raising over $150 billion in equity and debt since 2015. Ajayi Abi, LSE's Africa & Middle East Primary Markets lead, highlights the exchange's role in connecting African issuers with global capital. African firms listed on the LSE span sectors like financial services, natural resources, telecoms, and infrastructure, attracting strong investor interest. The LSE supports dual listings, enabling companies to maintain a local presence while reaching international investors. Abi underscores that while core listing requirements such as strong governance and transparent reporting remain standard, African companies approach listings with clear strategies and long-term ambitions.
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