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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.

Venture Global stock jumps after-hours after LNG guidance cut as U.S. gas market turns choppy

Venture Global stock jumps after-hours after LNG guidance cut as U.S. gas market turns choppy

NEW YORK, January 13, 2026, 17:03 ET — After-hours trading Venture Global shares climbed roughly 6.7% to $7.88 in after-hours trading Tuesday, recovering some ground after a steep drop earlier this week triggered by a lowered full-year profit forecast. This shift is significant since Venture Global offloads a big portion of its liquefied natural gas on the spot market, where…
13 January 2026
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Wall Street Slips as Trump Credit-Card Cap Plan Hits Banks; CPI Holds at 2.7%

Wall Street Slips as Trump Credit-Card Cap Plan Hits Banks; CPI Holds at 2.7%

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 16:50 EST U.S. stocks ended lower on Tuesday, led by a drop in financial shares after JPMorgan executives warned that President Donald Trump’s proposed cap on credit-card interest rates could squeeze lending. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 394.97 points, or 0.81%, to 49,195.23, while the S&P 500 lost 0.20% to 6,963.30 and the Nasdaq…
13 January 2026
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Intel stock jumps after KeyBanc’s $60 call — what Wall Street watches next for INTC

Intel stock jumps after KeyBanc’s $60 call — what Wall Street watches next for INTC

New York, January 13, 2026, 16:04 EST — After-hours trading session Intel (INTC.O) shares jumped 7.3% Tuesday, closing at $47.29 following an intraday peak of $48.24, marking a 52-week high. The surge came after KeyBanc Capital Markets raised its rating on the stock from “sector weight” to “overweight.” After-hours trading showed the shares inching up about 0.1%. (Investing) The upgrade…
13 January 2026
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Microsoft stock slides after Trump pressures tech on data-center power bills

Microsoft stock slides after Trump pressures tech on data-center power bills

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 16:04 EST — After-hours Shares of Microsoft (MSFT) slipped 1.8% to $468.44 in after-hours trading Tuesday following the company’s announcement of a new strategy aimed at preventing its rapidly expanding data-center operations from inflating consumer power bills. The shift comes as utilities and state regulators scrutinize who should foot the bill for grid upgrades needed…
13 January 2026
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Micron Technology stock drops after hours as SK Hynix launches $13B AI-memory buildout

Micron Technology stock drops after hours as SK Hynix launches $13B AI-memory buildout

NEW YORK, Jan 13, 2026, 16:15 EST — After-hours Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) shares dipped in after-hours trading Tuesday following news that SK Hynix plans to pour 19 trillion won ($12.9 billion) into a new advanced chip-packaging plant in South Korea. Construction is expected to kick off in April and finish by the end of 2027. Micron dropped $7.76, or…
13 January 2026
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Meta Platforms (META) stock slides as Reality Labs cuts loom and Zuckerberg rolls out “Meta Compute”

Meta Platforms (META) stock slides as Reality Labs cuts loom and Zuckerberg rolls out “Meta Compute”

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 16:03 EST — After-hours Shares of Meta Platforms dropped 1.8% on Tuesday following news of planned job cuts within its Reality Labs unit and increased investment in AI infrastructure. The stock last traded at $630.70, after hitting a low of $624.24 earlier in the day. Timing is crucial as investors question how much Big Tech…
13 January 2026
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Visa stock slides nearly 5% as Trump’s credit-card rate cap plan hits payment networks

Visa stock slides nearly 5% as Trump’s credit-card rate cap plan hits payment networks

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 16:17 EST — After-hours Visa (NYSE: V) shares dropped nearly 5% Tuesday after President Donald Trump proposed a one-year cap on credit-card interest rates, intensifying pressure on the payments sector. (Reuters) Visa fell 4.5% to $327.90. The drop signals growing concern that Washington is moving beyond mere talk and gearing up to take action against…
13 January 2026
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Amazon stock (AMZN) drops on report it’s pushing suppliers for cuts as tariff ruling nears

Amazon stock (AMZN) drops on report it’s pushing suppliers for cuts as tariff ruling nears

NEW YORK, Jan 13, 2026, 16:14 EST — After-hours Shares of Amazon.com (AMZN.O) slid 1.6% during Tuesday’s session after reports emerged that the company is pushing suppliers to lower prices ahead of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on President Donald Trump’s broad tariffs. The stock last traded at $242.60. (Reuters) Why it matters now: tariffs act as import taxes that…
13 January 2026
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Google stock (GOOG) rises after-hours on Apple’s Gemini-Siri deal as earnings near

Google stock (GOOG) rises after-hours on Apple’s Gemini-Siri deal as earnings near

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 16:16 EST — After-hours Alphabet Inc’s Class C shares (GOOG) jumped roughly 1.1% in after-hours action Tuesday, hitting $336.38 following a $332.73 close. The late surge followed news that Apple plans to integrate Google’s Gemini models into a revamped Siri and other AI features later this year under a multi-year deal. This marks a win…
13 January 2026
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Nvidia stock stays flat after China tightens H200 chip approvals; Eli Lilly $1B AI lab grabs attention

Nvidia stock stays flat after China tightens H200 chip approvals; Eli Lilly $1B AI lab grabs attention

New York, January 13, 2026, 4:03 PM ET — After-hours NVIDIA Corporation shares (NVDA) barely moved Tuesday following a report that China is restricting approvals for buying the company’s H200 AI chips. The stock last dipped 0.04% to $184.87 shortly after the close, after bouncing between $183.45 and $188.08. (Reuters) The China headlines are key because the H200 — a…
13 January 2026
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Apple stock slips after-hours as Creator Studio launch and Google Gemini tie-up reset the AI pitch

Apple stock slips after-hours as Creator Studio launch and Google Gemini tie-up reset the AI pitch

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 4:04 PM EST — After-hours Apple (AAPL.O) shares dipped Tuesday following the launch of “Apple Creator Studio,” a new subscription bundle that combines creative software with fresh AI features across its apps. The move marks a ramp-up in the company’s push into paid services. (Reuters) The stock last dipped 0.25% to $259.61, moving within a…
13 January 2026
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AMD stock jumps 7% after KeyBanc upgrade flags tight server chip supply

AMD stock jumps 7% after KeyBanc upgrade flags tight server chip supply

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 4:03 PM EST — After-hours Shares of Advanced Micro Devices rose roughly 7% Tuesday, defying a weaker overall market. The jump came after KeyBanc upgraded the chipmaker, citing evidence that demand for data-center processors is outpacing supply. This call is crucial as investors scramble to define what “AI infrastructure” spending will actually entail in 2026,…
13 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Cantor Fitzgerald Raises Microchip Technology Price Target to $100
    February 2, 2026, 12:39 PM EST. Cantor Fitzgerald lifted Microchip Technology's (NASDAQ:MCHP) price target from $85 to $100, citing a 28% potential upside. The semiconductor firm holds an 'overweight' rating from Cantor. Other analysts follow suit with mixed views: B. Riley boosted its target to $95 with a 'buy' rating, Citigroup set $92, while TD Cowen lowered its estimate to $60 with a 'hold'. Microchip shares rose to $77.90 on Monday. The company reported Q3 earnings of $0.35 per share, beating estimates by $0.02, though revenue dipped 2%. MarketBeat consensus sees a 'Moderate Buy' with an average target near $83. Microchip's market cap now stands at $42.1 billion amid mixed earnings and cautious guidance for Q3 2026.
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