Khadija Saeed

A dedicated markets reporter, she covers stocks, macroeconomics, and major business developments with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.

U.S. Bancorp stock flirts with a 52-week high as bond sale and Fed week come into view

U.S. Bancorp stock flirts with a 52-week high as bond sale and Fed week come into view

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 20:18 EST — Market closed Shares of U.S. Bancorp (USB) climbed 1.28% to $56.18 on Thursday, marking a second consecutive gain and closing just shy of a 52-week high. The day’s trading volume more than doubled the 50-day average. USB outperformed Bank of America but fell short of Wells Fargo, as U.S. equities wrapped up…
Pfizer stock price edges up — what PFE investors are watching after vaccine policy shifts

Pfizer stock price edges up — what PFE investors are watching after vaccine policy shifts

New York, January 22, 2026, 20:16 EST — Market closed Pfizer shares ended Thursday up 0.8%, closing at $26.10 after climbing Wednesday. The stock stayed comfortably within the mid-$20s, fluctuating between $25.75 and $26.31 during the session. (StockAnalysis) The move came as vaccine makers assessed rapid policy changes in the U.S. under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a shift…
Constellation Energy (CEG) stock price slides toward $287 — what to watch before Friday’s open

Constellation Energy (CEG) stock price slides toward $287 — what to watch before Friday’s open

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 20:01 EST — Market closed Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG) shares dropped 2.4%, ending Thursday at $287.35 following an intraday range of $302.73 to $286.90. After-hours trading saw little movement, with around 4.7 million shares changing hands. (StockAnalysis) The decline is significant as Constellation finds itself caught between two rapidly evolving forces: political pressure to rein…
Shopify stock slips after partner-team cuts; investors eye Fed decision next week

Shopify stock slips after partner-team cuts; investors eye Fed decision next week

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 20:03 EST — Market closed. Shares of Shopify Inc. ended Thursday down 0.65% at $137.64, recovering from steeper losses earlier in the session. Investors digested new indications that the e-commerce software giant is reorganizing its partner operations. (Shopifyinvestors) The changes carry weight because Shopify’s partner network — which includes agencies, app developers, and other third…
Starbucks stock slips after hours as Investor Day looms and a top broker turns bullish

Starbucks stock slips after hours as Investor Day looms and a top broker turns bullish

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 20:07 EST — Market closed. Starbucks (SBUX) shares dipped roughly 0.6% to $95.83 after Thursday’s close, with investors bracing for a packed schedule featuring earnings next week and a strategy update the following day. The timing is critical. With earnings scheduled for Jan. 28 and an Investor Day the next day, Jan. 29, traders often…
Intuitive Surgical stock whipsaws after Q4 beat as 2026 da Vinci outlook and tariffs hit focus

Intuitive Surgical stock whipsaws after Q4 beat as 2026 da Vinci outlook and tariffs hit focus

NEW YORK, Jan 22, 2026, 19:45 EST — After-hours Intuitive Surgical shares edged up about 0.4% to $525.81 in volatile after-hours trading Thursday, following a quarterly earnings report that topped Wall Street’s profit and revenue forecasts. The stock fluctuated between $511.73 and $548 as investors digested a 2026 outlook that includes higher tariff expenses—a key concern for a company manufacturing…
Texas Instruments stock edges up after-hours as BNP Paribas upgrades TXN, Susquehanna lifts target

Texas Instruments stock edges up after-hours as BNP Paribas upgrades TXN, Susquehanna lifts target

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 19:53 ET — After-hours Texas Instruments Incorporated shares ticked up about 0.3% to $194.99 in after-hours trading Thursday. During the day, the stock swung between $193.68 and $199.99 as analysts weighed in ahead of the chipmaker’s earnings release next week. Timing matters. Investors are hunting for signs that demand for industrial chips is stabilizing after…
Chevron stock price steadies near $167 after oil slides; CVX traders eye Venezuela shift, earnings next week

Chevron stock price steadies near $167 after oil slides; CVX traders eye Venezuela shift, earnings next week

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 19:48 EST — After-hours Chevron (CVX.N) shares closed Thursday marginally lower, slipping 0.04% to $166.66. After-hours trading showed little movement following the 4 p.m. close. (FinancialContent) The stock has resumed tracking crude prices. Thursday’s decline in oil pared down the “risk premium”—the additional cost traders factor in amid geopolitical uncertainty—and that usually weighs on major…
Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) stock slides after earnings as Grasberg restart timing dominates the story

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) stock slides after earnings as Grasberg restart timing dominates the story

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 19:38 EST — After-hours Freeport-McMoRan Inc shares slipped 2.9%, ending Thursday at $58.85, moving away from their 52-week high of $62.13. (Freeport-McMoRan Investors) Copper-linked stocks have fallen after a turbulent stretch, as investors grappled with metal prices and the timing of production. For Freeport, the entire schedule depends on Indonesia. Freeport reported better-than-expected Q4 profits,…
Ondas stock (ONDS) steadies after-hours as resale filing flags new share supply

Ondas stock (ONDS) steadies after-hours as resale filing flags new share supply

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 19:47 (EST) — After-hours Ondas Inc shares ticked up 0.5% to $12.62 in after-hours trading Thursday following the filing of a prospectus supplement that registers 1.62 million shares for resale tied to its Sentry CS acquisition. Earlier in the day, the stock fluctuated between $12.36 and $13.33, with volume topping 117 million shares. Resale registrations…
Adobe stock price steadies after-hours after Firefly Foundry Hollywood push; ADBE eyes March earnings

Adobe stock price steadies after-hours after Firefly Foundry Hollywood push; ADBE eyes March earnings

New York, January 22, 2026, 19:44 EST — After-hours Adobe Inc shares ended Thursday up 1.9%, closing at $299.73, and saw little movement after hours. The software giant has been promoting Firefly Foundry, its custom generative AI platform, through new partnerships in Hollywood. (Investors) The timing is key, as investors want solid evidence that Adobe can turn a profit from…
KLA (KLAC) stock price slips as New Street lifts target — what to watch before earnings

KLA (KLAC) stock price slips as New Street lifts target — what to watch before earnings

New York, January 22, 2026, 19:32 ET — After-hours KLA Corp shares slipped 1.3% to close at $1,500 on Thursday, then ticked up about 0.1% in after-hours trading as investors digested new analyst target changes ahead of the chip equipment maker’s upcoming earnings. New Street raised its price target to $1,315 from $1,230 but held a neutral rating, according to…

Stock Market Today

  • Oric Pharmaceuticals Shares Poised for 74% Upside as Biotech Innovation Draws Investor Attention
    January 23, 2026, 8:13 AM EST. Oric Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ORIC) is gaining investor interest with a potential 74% upside from its current $12.05 share price, backed by partnerships with Pfizer, Bayer, and Johnson & Johnson. The clinical-stage biotech focuses on therapies addressing cancer treatment resistance, advancing candidates like ORIC-114 and ORIC-944 through early-stage trials. Despite a $1.17 billion market cap, Oric reports a negative EPS of -1.71 and free cash flow of -$70.7 million, reflecting typical high-risk biotech dynamics. With no dividends and a neutral RSI, stock momentum shows cautious optimism. Analysts rate ORIC with 14 buys and project a $21 average target price, suggesting substantial growth for investors able to tolerate the sector's inherent uncertainties.
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