Today: 3 February 2026
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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.

Exxon stock hits 52-week high as oil jumps on Iran fears and Venezuela pressure builds (XOM)

Exxon stock hits 52-week high as oil jumps on Iran fears and Venezuela pressure builds (XOM)

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 13:05 EST — Regular session Exxon Mobil shares rose 1.9% to $126.37 on Tuesday, after touching $126.99 earlier in the session, a new 52-week high. About 8 million shares had changed hands by early afternoon. (Bloomberg) The move matters now because oil has snapped higher on geopolitics, while Washington’s push to restart Venezuela’s oil industry…
13 January 2026
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Mastercard stock slides as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap talk hits payments shares

Mastercard stock slides as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap talk hits payments shares

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 12:47 PM EST — Regular session Shares of Mastercard Incorporated slipped roughly 4.5% to $540.94 by midday Tuesday, underperforming the broader market as investors offloaded payment and card-linked stocks for the second day running. The drop came amid fresh concerns about President Donald Trump’s plan to cap credit-card interest rates at 10%. JPMorgan flagged that…
13 January 2026
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Robinhood (HOOD) stock edges higher as Senate crypto bill lands; what investors watch next

Robinhood (HOOD) stock edges higher as Senate crypto bill lands; what investors watch next

New York, January 13, 2026, 12:40 PM EST — Regular session Shares of Robinhood Markets (HOOD.O) edged up Tuesday, trailing behind a wider rally in crypto-related names following the introduction of a draft bill by U.S. senators targeting regulation of digital-asset markets. The stock ticked up around 0.6% to $118.25, while bitcoin jumped about 2% and Coinbase rose near 3%.…
13 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock steadies near highs after Susquehanna upgrade, BofA lifts target again

Applied Materials stock steadies near highs after Susquehanna upgrade, BofA lifts target again

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 12:39 (EST) — Regular session underway Applied Materials shares edged up 0.2% to roughly $308 by midday Tuesday, staying close to the session peak of $310.6 amid a wave of new price-target upgrades. The iShares Semiconductor ETF climbed 1.5%, KLA added 1.7%, while Lam Research dropped 0.5%, and ASML remained mostly flat. The broker’s note…
13 January 2026
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Thermo Fisher stock slides as Nvidia AI lab deal meets COO exit and March reshuffle

Thermo Fisher stock slides as Nvidia AI lab deal meets COO exit and March reshuffle

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 12:52 EST — Regular session Shares of Thermo Fisher Scientific dropped roughly 2% Tuesday, deepening a retreat in the life-sciences tools sector. The decline came despite the firm announcing a fresh strategic partnership with Nvidia and revealing some executive departures. The announcements arrive as investors hunt for clear demand drivers in lab equipment and services,…
13 January 2026
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Why Goldman Sachs stock is down today: Apple Card handoff and CPI sharpen focus on Jan. 15 earnings

Why Goldman Sachs stock is down today: Apple Card handoff and CPI sharpen focus on Jan. 15 earnings

New York, January 13, 2026, 12:37 ET — Regular session. Goldman Sachs Group Inc shares fell on Tuesday, down $7.54, or 0.8%, to $942.01 in midday New York trading. The stock has ranged from $931.59 to $953.07 so far in the session. The timing matters. Big banks are opening their books, inflation data hit the tape, and investors are trying…
13 January 2026
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Citigroup stock dips as 1,000 job cuts loom and earnings near

Citigroup stock dips as 1,000 job cuts loom and earnings near

New York, January 13, 2026, 12:13 EST — Regular session Shares of Citigroup dipped 0.4% to $117.27 by 12:13 p.m. EST Tuesday, following a Reuters report that the bank plans to cut roughly 1,000 jobs this week. The cuts come as Citigroup moves to trim costs ahead of its quarterly earnings. A spokesperson said, “These changes reflect adjustments we’re making…
13 January 2026
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Home Depot stock slips after U.S. CPI report; mortgage rates and Feb. 24 earnings in focus

Home Depot stock slips after U.S. CPI report; mortgage rates and Feb. 24 earnings in focus

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 12:17 PM EST — Regular session Home Depot shares slipped 0.1% to $374.52 on Tuesday, drifting between $370.92 and $378.49 as investors digested a mild U.S. inflation report and its implications for interest rates and housing. Lowe’s, by comparison, gained 0.8%. Why it matters now: Home Depot’s sales usually follow housing turnover and major purchases…
13 January 2026
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Lam Research stock stalls near highs as BofA lifts target to $245, more boosts follow

Lam Research stock stalls near highs as BofA lifts target to $245, more boosts follow

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 12:10 EST — Regular session Lam Research (LRCX) shares were little changed on Tuesday after Bank of America raised its price target on the chipmaking equipment supplier to $245 from $195 and kept a Buy rating. The stock was down 0.1% at $220.26 in midday trading. BofA cited a stronger multi-year demand outlook and improving…
13 January 2026
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Qualcomm (QCOM) stock slips as Mizuho flags Apple modem risk; what to watch next

Qualcomm (QCOM) stock slips as Mizuho flags Apple modem risk; what to watch next

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 12:19 (EST) — Regular session Qualcomm shares slipped roughly 1.5% to $166.80 on Tuesday, lagging behind the broader semiconductor sector as chip-focused ETFs edged up. The broader market held steady following new U.S. inflation figures, with the S&P 500 tracker nearly flat and the Nasdaq-100 fund ticking up slightly. The Labor Department reported that consumer…
13 January 2026
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UnitedHealth stock slides after Senate report targets Medicare Advantage coding as UNH earnings loom

UnitedHealth stock slides after Senate report targets Medicare Advantage coding as UNH earnings loom

New York, January 13, 2026, 12:11 EST — Regular session Shares of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated dropped roughly 1.3%, hitting $336.10 by midday Tuesday. The move came after a Senate Judiciary Committee report criticized the insurer’s Medicare Advantage risk-adjustment coding. Senator Chuck Grassley, who chairs the panel, claimed the company “appears to be gaming the system” related to payments for sicker…
13 January 2026
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American Express stock slips again as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap keeps AXP in focus

American Express stock slips again as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap keeps AXP in focus

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 12:04 PM EST — Regular session Shares of American Express (AXP.N) slipped 0.7% to $356.98 by midday Tuesday, pushing their decline further as Washington once again scrutinizes the credit-card sector. The pressure comes after President Donald Trump proposed a one-year limit on credit-card interest rates at 10%, far below the usual rates in the U.S.…
13 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • X1GD.PA Pre-Market Volume Spike at €194.84 on EURONEXT: Monitoring Order Flow and Trade Risks
    February 2, 2026, 11:39 PM EST. X1GD.PA, an Amundi Govt Bond Euro Investment Grade ETF, sees a pre-market volume surge to 633 from an average 3 shares, pushing trade price to €194.84 on EURONEXT. Thin liquidity means small orders can cause price swings and widen spreads, raising execution risk. Technicals show the stock is oversold with RSI at 20.41 and a strong trend per ADX 55.73, suggesting either a bounce near €195.38 or slide below €191.76. Meyka AI rates the ETF a B HOLD, projecting modest upside to €195.47 yearly. Investors should watch euro sovereign yields and ETF inflows closely. This low-volume, sensitive bond ETF requires careful order flow monitoring for short-term trade opportunities and risk.
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