Today: 2 July 2026

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.

Johnson & Johnson stock barely moved — but a talc ruling and EU drug nod are in focus

Johnson & Johnson stock barely moved — but a talc ruling and EU drug nod are in focus

New York, Jan 30, 2026, 20:47 EST — Market closed Johnson & Johnson shares closed nearly flat Friday following Michael Shipp’s dismissal of a fraud lawsuit tied to the company’s failed talc-bankruptcy plan. The stock ended at $227.25, slipping just 0.01% after fluctuating between $225.34 and $228.40 throughout the session. Erik Haas labeled the allegations “wholly meritless,” while plaintiffs’ attorney Patricia Kipnis said she’s reviewing the ruling with clients to consider an appeal.
31 January 2026
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Coca-Cola stock hits a fresh 52-week high — what to watch before KO earnings

Coca-Cola stock hits a fresh 52-week high — what to watch before KO earnings

New York, January 30, 2026, 20:07 ET — The market has closed. Coca-Cola shares jumped about 1.9% on Friday, closing at $74.81—its highest finish in a year. The stock surpassed its previous 52-week high of $74.38, with trading volume reaching 26.3 million shares. This came as the S&P 500 dropped 0.43% and the Dow lost 0.36%. PepsiCo climbed 3.32%, while Mondelez International added 2.02%.
31 January 2026
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Caterpillar stock pulls back after tariff warning — what Wall Street watches next

Caterpillar stock pulls back after tariff warning — what Wall Street watches next

NEW YORK, Jan 30, 2026, 19:43 EST — After-hours Caterpillar, the top construction-equipment manufacturer globally, dropped 1.1% to $657.36 on Friday. The company flagged tariff-related costs could hit roughly $2.6 billion in 2026, up from $1.8 billion projected for 2025. This comes as data-center clients increase orders for nonstop “prime power” generators, pushing the power and energy division past construction in sales. Jefferies’ Stephen Volkmann noted that while sales improved, “tariff headwinds” capped margin gains for the quarter.
31 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Intuitive Surgical Jumps $6.9 Billion Ahead of Q2, Still 30% Off January High
    July 2, 2026, 3:03 PM EDT. Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ:ISRG) rallied 4.7% to $421.42, picking up about $6.9 billion in market cap on July 2 and narrowing some of the losses from its Jan. 7 top. But shares are still about 30% below the January $603.88 high, keeping the valuation gap at $65.6 billion. ISRG trades at 51 times trailing earnings and a forward P/E of 37.3. Consensus price target is $565, suggesting 34% upside. Q2 results land July 16, with focus on procedure volumes and da Vinci 5 installs. Sector names Boston Scientific, Stryker, and Medtronic all posted gains even as tech-heavy Nasdaq QQQ lost 2.3%.
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