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 slips after Trump hints at Venezuela block — what to watch before Tuesday

Exxon stock slips after Trump hints at Venezuela block — what to watch before Tuesday

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 18:53 EST — After-hours Exxon Mobil shares slipped in after-hours trading Monday following President Donald Trump’s comment that he might block the oil giant from Venezuela’s reopening—a rare public rebuke aimed at the company’s CEO. This episode is crucial as Washington moves fast to redirect Venezuela’s oil shipments following last week’s power shift in Caracas.…
13 January 2026
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Johnson & Johnson stock rises after Delaware court pares Auris damages as earnings near

Johnson & Johnson stock rises after Delaware court pares Auris damages as earnings near

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 18:44 EST — After-hours Johnson & Johnson shares climbed roughly 2.6% to $209.72 in after-hours Monday, following Delaware’s Supreme Court tossing out a portion of a nearly $1 billion damages award linked to its 2019 surgical-robotics acquisition. The ruling comes at a sensitive time for major healthcare stocks: investors prize steady earnings but react sharply…
13 January 2026
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Robinhood (HOOD) stock ends higher after Powell-Fed jitters; CPI and Feb. 10 earnings loom

Robinhood (HOOD) stock ends higher after Powell-Fed jitters; CPI and Feb. 10 earnings loom

New York, January 12, 2026, 18:27 EST — After-hours Shares of Robinhood Markets Inc climbed 1.9% to $117.52 on Monday, holding steady in after-hours trading. The Nasdaq-listed brokerage started the session at $114.62, dipped to $112.99, then pushed up to a high of $119.60. Volume hit around 17.1 million shares, putting the company’s market cap near $127 billion. U.S. stocks…
13 January 2026
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Thermo Fisher (TMO) stock slips after-hours after Nvidia lab-automation tie-up, exec shake-up

Thermo Fisher (TMO) stock slips after-hours after Nvidia lab-automation tie-up, exec shake-up

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 18:31 EST — After-hours Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc shares slipped roughly 0.5% in Monday’s after-hours session, following the life-sciences tools company’s announcement of a fresh partnership with Nvidia and a shake-up in its leadership team. The timing is crucial. Investors have rapidly backed any sign of renewed growth for lab suppliers following a rocky period…
13 January 2026
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Lumentum stock drops after-hours as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 3 results

Lumentum stock drops after-hours as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 3 results

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 18:29 EST — After-hours Lumentum Holdings Inc. shares slid about 3.4% to $339.87 in after-hours trading on Monday, after ending the regular session lower. In after-hours trading, stocks can keep moving after the 4 p.m. close as investors react to news and reposition. (Source: Marketwatch) The move comes as investors head into a busy stretch…
13 January 2026
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Why Qualcomm stock slid nearly 5% today: Mizuho downgrade, Apple risk and the next QCOM catalyst

Why Qualcomm stock slid nearly 5% today: Mizuho downgrade, Apple risk and the next QCOM catalyst

New York, January 12, 2026, 18:12 EST — After-hours trading Qualcomm Incorporated shares dropped 4.8% on Monday, slipping to $169.27 in after-hours trading. The decline followed a downgrade by Mizuho, which also lowered its price target. The broker cut its estimates by up to 7%, citing expected challenges for Qualcomm’s handset shipments and its “iPhone content” — the components it…
13 January 2026
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Goldman Sachs stock edges up after hours as Trump credit-card cap risks collide with earnings week

Goldman Sachs stock edges up after hours as Trump credit-card cap risks collide with earnings week

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 18:14 ET — After-hours. Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS.N) shares were up about 1.1% at $949.55 in after-hours trading on Monday, after swinging between $927.40 and $950.55 during the session. The stock move lands as lenders brace for earnings updates under a fresh Washington headline: President Donald Trump’s call for a one-year cap on credit…
13 January 2026
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Home Depot stock flat after-hours as Google Cloud “agentic AI” rollout lands ahead of CPI

Home Depot stock flat after-hours as Google Cloud “agentic AI” rollout lands ahead of CPI

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 18:21 EST — After-hours Home Depot shares were little changed in after-hours trade on Monday at $374.94, after the retailer and Google Cloud laid out a new push into “agentic AI” tools at the NRF 2026 retail conference. The stock closed at $374.72. Agentic AI — software that can take steps on a shopper’s behalf,…
13 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock tags new record after Susquehanna upgrade — CPI and earnings loom

Applied Materials stock tags new record after Susquehanna upgrade — CPI and earnings loom

New York, January 12, 2026, 18:18 EST — After-hours trading. Applied Materials, Inc. shares hit a new high on Monday, climbing 2% to close at $307.24. Chip-equipment stocks saw a late-session boost, driving the gains. (Source: Marketwatch) This shift is crucial as investors gauge the next wave of chipmakers’ capital expenditures, following a year dominated by heavy investments in advanced…
13 January 2026
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UnitedHealth (UNH) stock falls on Senate Medicare report as earnings near

UnitedHealth (UNH) stock falls on Senate Medicare report as earnings near

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 17:54 EST — After-hours Shares of UnitedHealth Group dropped Monday following a U.S. Senate committee report accusing the insurer of using aggressive risk-adjustment coding to increase Medicare Advantage payments. The stock closed down nearly 2% at $337.15, then edged up about 1% to $340.51 in after-hours trading. The report intensifies scrutiny of UnitedHealth’s Medicare billing…
13 January 2026
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Citigroup stock slides after-hours on reported job cuts as credit-card rate cap looms

Citigroup stock slides after-hours on reported job cuts as credit-card rate cap looms

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 18:10 EST — After-hours Citigroup Inc (NYSE: C) shares fell 3% to $117.70 in after-hours trading Monday after Reuters reported the bank plans to cut roughly 1,000 jobs this week. Citi didn’t confirm the figure but restated it plans to keep trimming its workforce through 2026. The bank is targeting a total reduction of 20,000…
13 January 2026
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Lam Research stock rises after-hours as Susquehanna lifts target to $250

Lam Research stock rises after-hours as Susquehanna lifts target to $250

New York, January 12, 2026, 17:54 EST — After hours Lam Research Corp (LRCX) shares climbed 0.9% to $220.40 in after-hours trading Monday, after fluctuating between $213.90 and $222.57 during the session. Susquehanna analyst Mehdi Hosseini raised his price target on the chip-equipment maker from $200 to $250, maintaining a Positive rating. He noted that wafer-fab equipment trends “remain strong.”…
13 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • S&P/TSX SmallCap Index Surges 8.6% in January with Top Sector Performers and Analyst Targets
    February 3, 2026, 5:25 AM EST. The S&P/TSX SmallCap Index jumped 8.6% in January, significantly outpacing the broader S&P/TSX Composite's 0.7% gain. Seven sectors, including energy (14.7%) and materials (11.1%), posted strong returns, while technology and health care lagged. Top monthly stock performers featured Frontera Energy (+55%) and Energy Fuels (+53%). Analysts raised target prices for several stocks, notably Avino Silver & Gold Mines (+56%) and Lithium Argentina (+50%). These target prices represent expected share values 12 months ahead, calculated using financial models. However, caution is advised as inflated projections and low coverage can skew expectations. Investors should carefully assess risks before acting on high forecast returns.
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