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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.

Industrial stocks led last week: XLI ends at $166.90 as tariffs, 3M and GE earnings loom

Industrial stocks led last week: XLI ends at $166.90 as tariffs, 3M and GE earnings loom

The Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI) closed Friday up 0.68% at $166.90, capping a week where industrials gained 3.03%. Industrial-focused equity funds drew $2.61 billion in inflows for the week ending Jan. 14. The Dow slipped 0.17% and the S&P 500 fell 0.06% Friday, with all major indexes finishing the week lower. President Trump announced a 10% tariff on select European imports starting Feb. 1.
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Netflix-Warner deal drama sets up big week for Communication Services stocks as XLC ETF slips

Netflix-Warner deal drama sets up big week for Communication Services stocks as XLC ETF slips

The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC) fell 0.9% to $115.17 Friday, pressured by declines in Alphabet and Disney. U.S. markets will close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, reopening Tuesday. Investors await Netflix’s earnings and updates on Warner Bros deals next week. Frontier’s merger with Verizon is set to complete Jan. 20, with Frontier shares halted after Friday’s session.
18 January 2026
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Tech Stocks Could Get a Jolt Next Week as Netflix, Intel and the Fed Crowd the Calendar

Tech Stocks Could Get a Jolt Next Week as Netflix, Intel and the Fed Crowd the Calendar

U.S. stocks closed nearly flat Friday, with the Dow down 0.17% and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq each slipping 0.06%. Chipmakers outperformed, as the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor Index rose 1.2%. Treasury yields climbed, and traders now see only a 20% chance of a March rate cut. Netflix and Intel report earnings next week, drawing investor focus.
18 January 2026
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Data center stocks in focus after White House power-auction push; Super Micro jumps, Nvidia slips

Data center stocks in focus after White House power-auction push; Super Micro jumps, Nvidia slips

The White House urged PJM to hold an emergency power auction as data center electricity demand outpaces supply. Shares of Super Micro Computer surged 11% Friday, while Nvidia slipped 0.5%. PJM warned data centers may need to fund new generation or face power cuts. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
18 January 2026
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Tesla stock price, Rivian and Lucid: EV stocks face a policy test before Tuesday’s open

Tesla stock price, Rivian and Lucid: EV stocks face a policy test before Tuesday’s open

Trump administration officials signaled plans to roll back electric vehicle regulations and tax credits, pressuring U.S.-listed EV stocks. Tesla closed down 0.2% Friday at $437.50, Rivian fell 2.4%, and Lucid rose 0.7%. Tesla faces a U.S. safety probe into its Full Self-Driving system, with a regulatory deadline set for Feb. 23. Investors await Tesla’s earnings on Jan. 28.
18 January 2026
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Ucore Rare Metals stock rally: what traders watch next after UCU.V’s three-day jump

Ucore Rare Metals stock rally: what traders watch next after UCU.V’s three-day jump

Ucore Rare Metals shares closed up 4.4% at C$9.43 on the TSX Venture Exchange Friday, extending a three-day rally as Washington began talks on processed critical minerals imports under Section 232. The White House has paused new tariffs while negotiations continue. About 674,500 Ucore shares traded. Investors are watching for updates on U.S. trade policy and rare-earth supply chain developments.
18 January 2026
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Oil stocks brace for holiday week as Chevron Venezuela license and $60 oil collide

Oil stocks brace for holiday week as Chevron Venezuela license and $60 oil collide

Chevron is set to gain expanded rights in Venezuela, allowing cash payments to the government and full crude sales, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Friday. Brent crude closed at $64.13 a barrel, up 0.6%, while Chevron shares ended nearly flat at $166.26. The U.S. dismissed reports of using Venezuelan oil to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. North American rig count rose by 28 to 769, with U.S. rigs down by one.
18 January 2026
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Big Tech stocks head into short week with Nvidia China snag, Google antitrust appeal in focus

Big Tech stocks head into short week with Nvidia China snag, Google antitrust appeal in focus

Apple and Alphabet shares fell Friday, while Microsoft and Amazon posted small gains as the Magnificent Seven ended mixed. Nvidia suppliers halted H200 chip production for China after customs blocked shipments, according to reports. U.S. markets were closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Traders face earnings releases and a Supreme Court hearing this week.
18 January 2026
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Space and Defense Stocks to Watch: AST SpaceMobile spikes on SHIELD slot as Northrop sets a high

Space and Defense Stocks to Watch: AST SpaceMobile spikes on SHIELD slot as Northrop sets a high

AST SpaceMobile surged 14.3% Friday after landing a prime contract slot on the Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD program. Northrop Grumman closed at a record $666.90, while Lockheed Martin and RTX also rose ahead of the U.S. holiday weekend. York Space Systems filed for a U.S. IPO targeting $544 million. U.S. markets reopen Tuesday, with defense earnings starting Jan. 27.
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AI stocks head into MLK Day break mixed: Nvidia and Intel slip as AMD, Broadcom firm

AI stocks head into MLK Day break mixed: Nvidia and Intel slip as AMD, Broadcom firm

AMD rose 1.7% and Broadcom gained 2.6% Friday, while Nvidia slipped 0.5% and Intel dropped 2.8% as U.S. chip and software stocks tied to AI closed mixed before the holiday weekend. The Dow fell 0.17%, S&P 500 dipped 0.06%, and the Nasdaq lost 0.06%. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Traders are watching Tuesday’s reopen for possible volatility after options expiration.
18 January 2026
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Semiconductor stocks: Nvidia, AMD and Intel in focus as Trump’s AI-chip tariff meets a long-weekend pause

Semiconductor stocks: Nvidia, AMD and Intel in focus as Trump’s AI-chip tariff meets a long-weekend pause

The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose 1.15% to 7,927.41 Friday, with chip stocks leading early 2026 gains. President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on select Nvidia and AMD AI chips, calling it “phase one.” Washington and Taiwan signed a deal to boost U.S. chip manufacturing, with Taiwanese firms pledging $250 billion in investment. Nvidia shares rose over 2%, while Intel slipped and AMD gained 1.7%.
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XRP price slips to $2.05 as U.S. markets head into a holiday — what traders are watching next

XRP price slips to $2.05 as U.S. markets head into a holiday — what traders are watching next

XRP fell 1.4% Sunday to around $2.05, underperforming bitcoin and ether ahead of the U.S. market closure for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Policy updates and ETF news continue to sway sentiment as liquidity thins. A Senate crypto bill faces delays, while the Franklin XRP ETF trades on NYSE Arca with a 0.19% fee. The World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos begins January 19.
18 January 2026
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Silver price hovers near $90 after Friday slide as traders brace for Fed, dollar

Silver price hovers near $90 after Friday slide as traders brace for Fed, dollar

Spot silver fell 2.9% to $89.65 an ounce Friday but ended the week up over 12% after hitting a record $93.57. iShares Silver Trust closed at $81.02; Pan American Silver dropped 1.2%, while First Majestic surged 5.8%. U.S. markets will be closed Sunday and Monday for a holiday. Traders await the Federal Reserve’s Jan. 27-28 meeting.
18 January 2026
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Natural gas price outlook: Henry Hub futures brace for MLK holiday as U.S. cold snap hits

Natural gas price outlook: Henry Hub futures brace for MLK holiday as U.S. cold snap hits

Henry Hub February natural gas futures fell 2.5 cents to $3.103 per mmBtu Friday as a winter storm boosted heating demand across the Midwest and East. The U.S. stock market and CME settlements will pause Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. U.S. storage dropped 71 Bcf last week but remains above the five-year average. Asian and European LNG prices climbed on colder weather forecasts.
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Bitcoin steadies near $95K after ETF outflows and U.S. crypto bill delay; week ahead in focus

Bitcoin steadies near $95K after ETF outflows and U.S. crypto bill delay; week ahead in focus

Bitcoin traded near $95,200 on Sunday after a 0.2% dip, holding above recent lows. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $394.7 million in net outflows on Jan. 16, according to Farside Investors. U.S. markets remain closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with trading set to resume Tuesday. Crypto-related stocks ended last week higher despite volatility in tokens.
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Dow Jones today: Trump’s Greenland tariff threat hangs over Wall Street’s Tuesday reopen

Dow Jones today: Trump’s Greenland tariff threat hangs over Wall Street’s Tuesday reopen

The Dow closed down 83 points Friday to 49,359.33, with U.S. markets set to remain shut Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. President Trump threatened tariffs on eight European countries if the U.S. cannot buy Greenland, drawing condemnation from EU leaders. Investors await earnings from Dow components, PCE inflation data, and a Supreme Court case tied to the Fed next week.
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Stock Market Today

  • Sensex, Nifty open lower as Brent crude prices surge on geopolitical tensions
    April 7, 2026, 12:50 AM EDT. The Indian stock market opened lower on Tuesday amid rising Brent crude oil prices, which climbed to USD 111.43 per barrel, up 1.51%, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions involving the United States and Iran. The BSE Sensex dropped 735.65 points (0.99%) to 73,371.20, while the NSE Nifty 50 fell 226.95 points (0.99%) to 22,741.30. Experts noted continued foreign institutional investor selling and key support levels near 22,700 for Nifty and 73,500 for Sensex as critical for market stability. The surge in oil prices raised concerns over inflation and India's import costs, dampening investor sentiment. Meanwhile, U.S. indices closed higher, extending gains to a fourth session.
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