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Khadija Saeed

Khadija Saeed is a financial markets reporter at TS2.tech, specializing in stocks, technology and emerging industries. She studied economics and finance at the London School of Economics and previously worked in market research before moving into financial journalism. Her coverage focuses on the companies, innovations and economic trends influencing global investors.

Abbott (ABT) stock price steadies after Barclays trims target; Exact Sciences vote is next key date

Abbott (ABT) stock price steadies after Barclays trims target; Exact Sciences vote is next key date

New York, February 2, 2026, 16:03 — After-hours Abbott Laboratories shares were last up 0.1% at $109.43 on Monday after Barclays lowered its 12-month target price to $142 from $169, citing reduced estimates and a lower valuation multiple but keeping an Overweight rating. A price target is an analyst estimate; Overweight signals it expects the stock to outperform its coverage universe.
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Citigroup stock edges higher as Citi emerges in $200 billion Glencore-Rio Tinto talks

Citigroup stock edges higher as Citi emerges in $200 billion Glencore-Rio Tinto talks

New York, Feb 2, 2026, 15:43 — Regular session underway. Citigroup shares climbed around 0.8% to $116.63 Monday afternoon, after bouncing between $114.40 and $116.97 earlier. Investors digested news that Glencore is nearing a deal to appoint Citi as lead adviser in potential merger talks with Rio Tinto, aiming to create a mining giant valued over $200 billion. The UK Takeover Panel has set a “put up or shut up” deadline for these deals, requiring a firm offer or withdrawal by Feb. 5.
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Lockheed Martin stock price today: LMT edges higher after Taiwan contract and Fujitsu tech pact

Lockheed Martin stock price today: LMT edges higher after Taiwan contract and Fujitsu tech pact

New York, Feb 2, 2026, 3:37 PM EST — Regular session underway. Lockheed Martin shares gained 0.5%, reaching $637.50 in afternoon trading Monday, after dipping to a session low of $616 and peaking at $640.84. The broader market moved higher, with the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust climbing around 0.5% and the Invesco QQQ Trust up about 0.7%. Defense stocks showed mixed results: the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF fell 0.4%, Northrop Grumman lost roughly 1.1%, while RTX edged up slightly.
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GE Aerospace stock price today: Moody’s upgrade and Singapore tech deals lift GE shares

GE Aerospace stock price today: Moody’s upgrade and Singapore tech deals lift GE shares

New York, February 2, 2026, 15:33 — Regular session GE Aerospace shares rose about 0.6% on Monday after Moody's Ratings upgraded the jet-engine maker’s senior unsecured rating to A2 from A3. The stock was up $1.71 at $308.50 in afternoon trading. Moody’s senior vice president Eoin Roche said the company’s “installed engine base” — engines already in service that bring in maintenance revenue — should “drive strong earnings growth and robust cash generation.”
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Stock Market Today

  • Alphabet Seen as a Solid AI Play for Long-Haul Investors
    July 2, 2026, 12:57 AM EDT. Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG, GOOGL) draws attention as a potential buy-and-hold in the AI space. The company leans on strong profitability and growth, posting nearly $130 billion in operating income for 2025, up 29.7% in Q1 2026. Google Services and Google Cloud keep pushing revenue higher, with Cloud up 63% from a year ago. New AI bets like Gemini Enterprise and Waymo's ride service show more room for future expansion. Alphabet's scale in AI and steady finances have it lining up as a preferred name for investors who want AI exposure and less drama.
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