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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.

Broadcom stock price pops into the long weekend as chipmakers rally — what AVGO investors watch next

Broadcom stock price pops into the long weekend as chipmakers rally — what AVGO investors watch next

Broadcom shares rose 2.6% to $351.77 on Friday, outperforming rivals as semiconductor stocks gained ahead of the holiday. The move followed a Wells Fargo upgrade and strong Taiwan Semiconductor results. U.S. markets were mostly flat; the Nasdaq edged up 0.1%. China-related risks over VMware lingered after a reported ban on foreign cybersecurity software.
16 January 2026
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AMD stock rises after Riot Platforms reveals $311 million data-center lease as traders look to Feb. 3 earnings

AMD stock rises after Riot Platforms reveals $311 million data-center lease as traders look to Feb. 3 earnings

Riot Platforms signed a 10-year data-center lease and services agreement with AMD, expected to generate $311 million in revenue, with extensions possible up to $1 billion. Riot shares surged 12% after the announcement, while AMD closed up 1.7% at $231.84. Riot will provide up to 200 MW of power at its Texas site, with the first phase set for January. Chip stocks broadly rose Friday; U.S. markets close Monday for the holiday.
16 January 2026
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Nvidia stock price edges up after Jefferies target hike as China chip rules stay in play

Nvidia stock price edges up after Jefferies target hike as China chip rules stay in play

Nvidia shares closed up 0.2% at $187.45 Friday after Jefferies raised its price target to $275 and RBC initiated coverage at Outperform with a $240 target. The stock traded actively as investors weighed new U.S. export rules for Nvidia’s H200 chips and mixed signals from China on purchases. CFO Colette Kress sold 47,640 shares under a preset plan. The iShares Semiconductor ETF rose 1.6%.
16 January 2026
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Tesla stock near $440 after NHTSA extends Full Self-Driving probe deadline

Tesla stock near $440 after NHTSA extends Full Self-Driving probe deadline

Tesla shares rose 0.2% to $439.45 Friday after U.S. auto safety regulators gave the company until Feb. 23 to answer questions about its Full Self-Driving software. The move comes ahead of Tesla’s Jan. 28 earnings report and a week shortened by the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. CEO Elon Musk said the FSD software will shift to a subscription-only model in the U.S. starting Feb. 14.
16 January 2026
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Palantir stock tumbles to $171 as PLTR heads into long weekend with volatility in focus

Palantir stock tumbles to $171 as PLTR heads into long weekend with volatility in focus

Palantir shares fell 3.4% to $171.04 Friday, swinging between $182.12 and $170.03 amid heavy options expiration and cautious trading before the long weekend. The company will report fourth-quarter results after markets close on Feb. 2. Investors are watching for updates on AI software demand and payment trends. Broader U.S. stocks edged higher despite volatility triggers.
16 January 2026
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Apple stock price falls as India antitrust warning raises stakes for AAPL ahead of earnings

Apple stock price falls as India antitrust warning raises stakes for AAPL ahead of earnings

Apple shares closed down 1.1% at $255.43 Friday and were flat after hours. The stock faces pressure as India’s antitrust regulator warned of possible action over App Store practices, with Apple citing a potential $38 billion fine, Reuters reported. U.S. indexes ended slightly higher ahead of a holiday weekend. Apple reports fiscal first-quarter results Jan. 29.
16 January 2026
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Astera Labs stock jumps on RBC call as traders size up the next catalyst

Astera Labs stock jumps on RBC call as traders size up the next catalyst

Astera Labs shares rose 4.8% to $182.80 after RBC Capital Markets initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and a $225 target. RBC cited strong retimer demand and upcoming Scorpio switch launches as catalysts. The move comes ahead of Astera’s Feb. 10 earnings report and amid heightened scrutiny of AI chip stocks. Trading volume reached about 4.2 million shares Friday.
16 January 2026
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Why Freeport-McMoRan stock is slipping as copper cools — and what to watch next

Why Freeport-McMoRan stock is slipping as copper cools — and what to watch next

Freeport-McMoRan shares fell nearly 2% to $58.78 on Friday, with trading volume at 15.5 million, as copper miners retreated despite copper topping $13,000 a ton this week. Concerns over Chinese demand and anticipation of a U.S. tariff ruling in June weighed on the sector. Investors are watching Freeport’s quarterly update scheduled for Jan. 22. U.S. markets close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
16 January 2026
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Circle stock whipsaws on Senate crypto bill pause — what CRCL investors are watching now

Circle stock whipsaws on Senate crypto bill pause — what CRCL investors are watching now

Circle shares rose 2.8% to $78.76 Friday, rebounding after a 9.7% drop, as Senate Banking delayed a key crypto market-structure bill session. Uncertainty over stablecoin “rewards” and the legislative schedule drove heavy trading. The stock moved between $75.60 and $80.00 on 8 million shares. The Senate Agriculture Committee plans to release bill text Jan. 21 and hold a markup Jan. 27.
16 January 2026
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D-Wave Quantum stock price rises after insider filings; QBTS traders eye Qubits 2026 next

D-Wave Quantum stock price rises after insider filings; QBTS traders eye Qubits 2026 next

D-Wave Quantum Inc shares rose 1.1% to $29.03 Friday after CEO Alan Baratz and CFO John Markovich disclosed tax-related “sell-to-cover” stock sales in SEC filings. The company’s $550 million Quantum Circuits acquisition remains pending antitrust approval. Trading volume reached about 34 million shares. Investors await D-Wave’s Qubits 2026 event set for Jan. 27–28.
16 January 2026
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PNC stock jumps to 4-year high after profit beat, bigger buybacks

PNC stock jumps to 4-year high after profit beat, bigger buybacks

PNC Financial shares jumped 3.9% to a four-year high after fourth-quarter earnings beat estimates and the bank forecast 14% net interest income growth for 2026. Quarterly revenue reached $6.071 billion, with net interest margin rising to 2.84%. PNC completed its FirstBank acquisition and announced up to $700 million in share buybacks. The KBW Nasdaq Bank Index slipped 0.2% as regional banks posted mixed results.
16 January 2026
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Roblox stock jumps as Wall Street points to ‘Escape Tsunami’ hit with earnings weeks away

Roblox stock jumps as Wall Street points to ‘Escape Tsunami’ hit with earnings weeks away

Roblox shares climbed 4.3% to $88.27 Friday afternoon, outperforming the broader market after Morgan Stanley reiterated an Overweight rating and cited momentum for the new title “Escape Tsunami.” Jefferies maintained Hold but cut its target to $85, citing uncertainty over 2026 bookings growth. Roblox’s next earnings report is scheduled for February 5. Unity Software and Take-Two Interactive both declined.
16 January 2026
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BridgeBio Pharma (BBIO) stock edges up after $550 million convertible notes pricing — what investors watch next

BridgeBio Pharma (BBIO) stock edges up after $550 million convertible notes pricing — what investors watch next

BridgeBio Pharma shares rose 0.5% to $76.66 Friday after announcing a $550 million convertible notes sale with a 0.75% interest rate and a $110.58 conversion price. The company expects $538.4 million in net proceeds and plans to use funds to repay 2027 notes and for general purposes. Trading volume reached about 5.9 million shares. The sale is set to close January 21.
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Stock Market Today

  • Daily Dividend Updates: McCormick, AGNC, Lennar, ADP, Enterprise Products Partners
    April 9, 2026, 1:42 PM EDT. McCormick declared a $0.48 quarterly dividend payable April 27, continuing its 102-year dividend streak. AGNC Investment announced a $0.12 cash dividend payable May 11. Lennar plans a $0.50 quarterly dividend payable May 6 for Class A and B shares. Automatic Data Processing (ADP) declared a $1.70 dividend payable July 1. Enterprise Products Partners declared a $0.55 quarterly distribution, up 2.8% from last year, payable May 14. These dividends reflect ongoing company commitments to shareholder returns across varied sectors, with multiple payment dates and record dates set for April and May 2026.

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Amazon Stock Rises After Andy Jassy Reveals AWS AI Revenue, Defends $200 Billion Spend

Amazon Stock Rises After Andy Jassy Reveals AWS AI Revenue, Defends $200 Billion Spend

9 April 2026
Amazon shares rose 5% Thursday after CEO Andy Jassy revealed AWS’s AI services are generating over $15 billion annually and its chip business more than $20 billion. Jassy said much of AWS’s $200 billion in planned 2026 spending is backed by customer commitments, including a $100 billion OpenAI deal. He also highlighted deep job cuts and a push for smaller teams. Amazon now operates over 1 million robots and plans to launch its Leo satellite network in mid-2026.
Unilever Snaps Up Grüns to Deepen U.S. Wellness Push After McCormick Food Deal

Unilever Snaps Up Grüns to Deepen U.S. Wellness Push After McCormick Food Deal

9 April 2026
Unilever said Thursday it will acquire U.S. greens-supplement brand Grüns for an undisclosed sum, with the deal expected to close later this year pending approvals. Grüns was valued at about $500 million in a 2025 Series B round, according to Reuters. The purchase follows Unilever’s recent agreement to combine its food business with McCormick.
Lumentum Stock Nears $960 After JPMorgan, Mizuho Raise Targets on Nvidia AI Optics Demand

Lumentum Stock Nears $960 After JPMorgan, Mizuho Raise Targets on Nvidia AI Optics Demand

9 April 2026
Lumentum shares climbed Thursday after JPMorgan raised its price target to $950, following Mizuho’s hike to $930. The moves come after Nvidia agreed last month to invest $2 billion in Lumentum and make multibillion-dollar purchase commitments. Lumentum reported February quarter revenue of $665.5 million, up 65.5% year-over-year. An SEC filing showed Lumentum will swap 5.7 million shares for $474.6 million in convertible notes.
SBTi Says Corporate Climate Targets Jumped 40% in 2025 as Asia Closes In on Europe

SBTi Says Corporate Climate Targets Jumped 40% in 2025 as Asia Closes In on Europe

9 April 2026
The number of companies with Science Based Targets initiative-validated climate goals reached 9,764 by the end of 2025, up 40% from the previous year. Asia added 1,216 companies, nearly matching Europe’s increase. Europe held 49% of validated targets, Asia 36%, and North America 11%. Japan led single markets with 2,091 companies.
Palantir Stock Drops as Michael Burry Says Anthropic Is ‘Eating Its Lunch’

Palantir Stock Drops as Michael Burry Says Anthropic Is ‘Eating Its Lunch’

9 April 2026
Palantir Technologies dropped about 7% Thursday after Michael Burry said Anthropic was overtaking it in enterprise AI, putting Palantir on track to lose $34 billion in market value. Anthropic reported its annualized revenue run rate had surged past $30 billion and launched new AI tools for businesses. Nearly one in four businesses on Ramp now pays for Anthropic, according to Ramp data. Palantir’s stock still trades at 395 times earnings.
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