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.

Real Estate Stocks in focus: XLRE, REITs brace for CPI after Trump’s $200 billion mortgage-bond push

Real Estate Stocks in focus: XLRE, REITs brace for CPI after Trump’s $200 billion mortgage-bond push

U.S. housing stocks rallied Friday after the Trump administration launched a $200 billion mortgage-bond purchase program, with the Philadelphia Housing index jumping 4.8%. REIT-focused ETFs posted smaller gains. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the first $3 billion in purchases has begun. Thirty-year mortgage rates remain near 6.2% as investors await Tuesday’s CPI report.
11 January 2026
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Boeing MAX 10 moves a step closer — why industrials ETF XLI and Boeing stock are on Monday’s radar

Boeing MAX 10 moves a step closer — why industrials ETF XLI and Boeing stock are on Monday’s radar

The FAA has cleared Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 for the next phase of flight testing, a source said, despite ongoing engine deicing issues. Boeing shares rose 3.1% to $234.53, helping lift the Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) by 1.1%. The S&P 500 closed at a record high. Defense contractors face new payout rules after an executive order tied buybacks and dividends to weapons delivery schedules.
11 January 2026
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Meta’s nuclear power pivot puts communication services stocks (XLC) in focus ahead of Monday

Meta’s nuclear power pivot puts communication services stocks (XLC) in focus ahead of Monday

Meta rose 1.1% Friday after announcing nuclear energy deals to supply up to 6.6 GW for its AI data centers by 2035. The S&P 500 closed at a record high. EU regulators signaled WhatsApp Channels will likely face stricter rules under the Digital Services Act after reporting 51.7 million EU users. U.S. wireless carriers will face the Supreme Court over $200 million in FCC fines for sharing customer location data.
11 January 2026
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Trump’s payout curb keeps space and defense stocks in play ahead of Monday

Trump’s payout curb keeps space and defense stocks in play ahead of Monday

Defense contractors sought legal advice after President Trump signed an order tying buybacks, dividends, and executive pay to weapons delivery timelines, sources said. Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman shares surged, lifting aerospace and defense ETFs. The Pentagon is expected to issue guidance as the War Department begins its review. The S&P 500 closed at a record high despite the policy shift.
11 January 2026
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Quantum computing stocks: QUBT slips as Wall Street stays split — what to watch next week

Quantum computing stocks: QUBT slips as Wall Street stays split — what to watch next week

Quantum Computing Inc (QUBT) shares fell 1.8% to $11.72 Friday, tracking declines in other U.S.-listed quantum stocks. The company expects U.S. court approval by late January for its $110 million bid to acquire Luminar Semiconductor out of bankruptcy. CEO Yuping Huang, officially appointed Jan. 1, said the focus will shift from prototyping to manufacturing. QUBT’s 12-month price target averages $17, with a consensus “hold” rating.
11 January 2026
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Meta’s nuclear power deals jolt data center stocks as CPI week looms

Meta’s nuclear power deals jolt data center stocks as CPI week looms

Meta signed 20-year nuclear power deals with Vistra and Oklo to supply its AI data centers, aiming for up to 6.6 GW by 2035. Vistra shares surged 10.5%, Oklo rose 7.9%, and Meta gained 1.1% Friday. Traders are watching the Jan. 13 U.S. CPI and TSMC earnings. The S&P 500 and Philadelphia Semiconductor Index both closed at record highs.
11 January 2026
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Oil stocks brace for Monday as Bessent hints Venezuela sanctions relief; Chevron, Exxon in focus

Oil stocks brace for Monday as Bessent hints Venezuela sanctions relief; Chevron, Exxon in focus

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said sanctions on Venezuela could be eased as soon as next week to boost oil exports, with proceeds possibly flowing back into the country. Brent crude closed Friday at $63.34 a barrel, WTI at $59.12, amid ongoing tensions in Iran and Ukraine. President Trump signed an order blocking seizure of Venezuelan oil revenue in U.S. accounts. Chevron and Exxon shares rose; ConocoPhillips slipped.
11 January 2026
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Gurugram water supply disrupted after Basai pipeline damage as Delhi’s smog stays ‘very poor’

Gurugram water supply disrupted after Basai pipeline damage as Delhi’s smog stays ‘very poor’

A damaged pipeline cut water to large parts of Gurugram, affecting around 150 colonies and 50 societies, as GMDA halted supply from the Chandu Budhera plant and began repairs. Delhi’s air quality remained “very poor,” with Chandni Chowk recording an AQI of 395 and forecasts warning of continued smog through Jan. 13. Dense fog and cold-wave conditions reduced visibility and pushed temperatures as low as 3°C.
11 January 2026
Semiconductor stocks hit a record high — CPI day and supply-chain politics loom

Semiconductor stocks hit a record high — CPI day and supply-chain politics loom

U.S. semiconductor stocks hit a record Friday, with the PHLX index up 2.7% as Lam Research jumped 8.7% and Intel surged nearly 11%. Broadcom rose 3.8%. Investors now await inflation data and earnings reports that could shift interest-rate expectations. The sector also faces new supply-chain risks as the U.S. expands its “Pax Silica” alliance with Qatar and the UAE.
11 January 2026
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EQT stock drops as U.S. natural gas prices hit an 11-week low — what to watch next week

EQT stock drops as U.S. natural gas prices hit an 11-week low — what to watch next week

EQT Corp shares fell 2.1% to $51.09 Friday, underperforming the S&P 500’s 0.65% gain as U.S. natural gas futures hit an 11-week low. Mild weather forecasts and high supply pressured prices, with February gas contracts dropping 7 cents to $3.337 per mmBtu. Range Resources and Antero Resources also declined. Traders await late-January weather models and Thursday’s U.S. storage report.
11 January 2026
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Gold price near $4,500 keeps GLD in focus as CPI week begins

Gold price near $4,500 keeps GLD in focus as CPI week begins

SPDR Gold Shares closed Friday at $414.47, up 0.7%, as spot gold rose 0.5% to $4,496.09 an ounce, capping a 3.9% weekly gain. December U.S. nonfarm payrolls rose by 50,000, missing forecasts, while the dollar index climbed 0.25%. Traders see a 95% chance the Fed holds rates steady at its Jan. 27-28 meeting. Major U.S. banks begin reporting fourth-quarter earnings Tuesday, alongside December CPI data.
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Stock Market Today

  • Dentsply Sirona (XRAY) Shows Signs of Undervaluation After Prolonged Price Decline
    March 15, 2026, 6:25 AM EDT. Dentsply Sirona's shares have slumped over 65% in three years amid industry reassessment. Despite recent declines, a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis estimates the stock is 60.4% undervalued, with a fair value near $29.11 against the current $11.54 market price. The DCF model projects rising free cash flow reaching $575 million by 2035. This valuation signals a potential opportunity as standard metrics and Simply Wall St's assessment mark the stock attractive for long-term investors. Market watchers remain cautious given the sector's pressure, but fundamentals suggest Dentsply Sirona's shares may be priced below intrinsic value, warranting close investor attention.
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