Today: 15 March 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.

Intel stock slips after a target raise: why Wall Street still isn’t buying the rally

Intel stock slips after a target raise: why Wall Street still isn’t buying the rally

Intel shares fell 1.8% to $44.73 Monday morning after analysts at Susquehanna and Truist maintained neutral ratings despite raising price targets. The drop followed last week’s rally and came amid broader market weakness. Investors remain cautious, waiting for proof that Intel can land major outside foundry contracts. Supply constraints are expected to persist into the first quarter.
12 January 2026
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Modine (MOD) stock heads into Monday in the crosshairs as Nvidia’s “no-chiller” claim lingers

Modine (MOD) stock heads into Monday in the crosshairs as Nvidia’s “no-chiller” claim lingers

Modine Manufacturing shares closed at $125.14 Friday, up 4.3% after rebounding from an intraday low of $111.18. The move follows debate over AI chip cooling needs after Nvidia’s CEO claimed “no water chillers are necessary for data centres.” Modine raised its 2026 sales growth forecast to 15%-20% and expects adjusted EBITDA of $440–$470 million. Six brokerages rate the stock a “Moderate Buy” with a $182 price target.
12 January 2026
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CVR Energy stock in focus: oil risk, refiner peers and the data that could move CVI this week

CVR Energy stock in focus: oil risk, refiner peers and the data that could move CVI this week

CVR Energy shares fell 2.8% to $22.97 Friday, while Valero dropped 3.2% and Marathon Petroleum slipped 0.5%. Brent crude opened Monday at $63.29 a barrel, with WTI at $59.06, as traders watched Iran and Venezuela supply risks. U.S. fuel inventory data due midweek could shift refinery margins. The EIA’s Short-Term Energy Outlook releases Tuesday.
12 January 2026
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Hudson Pacific Properties stock: what to watch after BMO downgrade bruises HPP shares

Hudson Pacific Properties stock: what to watch after BMO downgrade bruises HPP shares

Hudson Pacific Properties shares fell 3.5% to $9.72 Friday after BMO downgraded the stock and cut its price target, citing uncertainty over studio operations and a looming CMBS maturity. Trading volume reached about 2.6 million shares. Investors await leasing and refinancing updates ahead of February earnings. CEO Victor Coleman received new equity awards following a recent reverse stock split.
12 January 2026
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Fortune Brands Innovations stock jumps on mortgage-bond plan as CPI test nears

Fortune Brands Innovations stock jumps on mortgage-bond plan as CPI test nears

Fortune Brands Innovations closed up 5.7% at $58.14 Friday as investors bought housing-related stocks. President Trump ordered the FHFA to purchase $200 billion in mortgage bonds, with an initial $3 billion already underway. Analysts say the move may lower mortgage rates slightly but warn affordability remains strained. U.S. stock futures slipped late Sunday after Fed Chair Powell said the administration threatened him with indictment.
12 January 2026
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Builders FirstSource stock jumps 12% as Trump’s mortgage-bond push rewires the housing trade

Builders FirstSource stock jumps 12% as Trump’s mortgage-bond push rewires the housing trade

Builders FirstSource closed up 12% at $124.66 Friday after President Trump ordered $200 billion in mortgage-bond purchases to push down rates. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell below 6% for the first time in nearly three years, according to Redfin. Housing starts data were mixed, and investors are watching Tuesday’s U.S. CPI report for the next signal on rates.
12 January 2026
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CompoSecure stock (CMPO) rallies into Monday as Husky deal nears — what to watch next

CompoSecure stock (CMPO) rallies into Monday as Husky deal nears — what to watch next

CompoSecure shares rose 3.6% to $22.17 Friday, extending a two-day rally ahead of its planned business combination with Husky Technologies. Shareholders approved the share issuance for the deal, which is expected to close in January pending regulatory sign-off. Fitch rated the company’s planned debt “BB+,” while Moody’s assigned a “B1” rating. The combined company is valued at about $7.4 billion.
12 January 2026
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Century Communities stock jumps 11% on mortgage-rate bet — what to watch before Monday

Century Communities stock jumps 11% on mortgage-rate bet — what to watch before Monday

Century Communities shares jumped 10.7% to $68.33 Friday after President Trump ordered $200 billion in mortgage bond purchases, sparking a rally in homebuilder stocks. Trading volume reached about 707,000 shares. Investors now await Treasury auctions and Tuesday’s U.S. inflation data for further direction. The company reports earnings later in January.
12 January 2026
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Trex (TREX) stock jumps 8% on Trump housing move — what to watch next week

Trex (TREX) stock jumps 8% on Trump housing move — what to watch next week

Trex shares jumped 8.2% to $41.65 Friday after President Trump announced a $200 billion purchase of mortgage-backed securities to lower rates. Housing stocks surged, with Lennar up 8.9% and D.R. Horton rising 7.8%. Wolfe Research and UBS recently upgraded Trex, but investors remain wary about whether policy changes will boost housing demand. The December CPI report is due Tuesday.
12 January 2026
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DHT Holdings stock faces Monday test as oil rally and VLCC rates collide

DHT Holdings stock faces Monday test as oil rally and VLCC rates collide

DHT Holdings shares slipped 0.1% to $13.42 Friday, with trading volume at 2.3 million. The Baltic Exchange’s VLCC benchmark for Middle East Gulf-to-China rose 24 points to WS74.17, pushing daily charter rates to about $55,540. Oil prices climbed roughly 2% last week on supply concerns tied to unrest in Iran and Venezuela. DHT’s new VLCC, the Antelope, began spot market operations this month.
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Stock Market Today

  • Celestica Shares Surge 6.7% on Analyst Optimism Over AI Infrastructure Exposure and Cash Flows
    March 15, 2026, 2:27 AM EDT. Celestica (TSX:CLS) shares rose 6.7% following upbeat analyst reports highlighting the company's strong AI infrastructure exposure, improving cash generation, and raised full-year 2026 revenue guidance to US$17 billion. Analysts see AI and cloud infrastructure as key growth drivers, supporting forecasts of 17.9% annual revenue growth through 2028 and projecting revenue near US$17.4 billion with earnings close to US$992 million. With institutional ownership currently below typical levels, there could be room for increased investment. However, risks remain around hyperscaler capital spending volatility. Market views on Celestica's fair value vary widely, ranging from $158 to $571, reflecting differing expectations on AI demand. Investors advised to assess multiple perspectives before making decisions.
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