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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.

Gold price smashes $4,600 record and gold stocks jump — here’s what traders watch next

Gold price smashes $4,600 record and gold stocks jump — here’s what traders watch next

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 10:26 EST — Regular session underway. Newmont surged close to 4% Monday, following gold’s break above $4,600 an ounce as investors sought safer havens amid political unrest. (Reuters) The move is significant because miners’ earnings can magnify shifts in bullion prices, while rate forecasts and the dollar can swing sharply when trust in institutions wavers.…
12 January 2026
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Lam Research stock holds near highs after Susquehanna lifts LRCX target to $250

Lam Research stock holds near highs after Susquehanna lifts LRCX target to $250

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 10:25 (EST) — Regular session underway Lam Research shares inched up 0.3% to $219.05 on Monday after Susquehanna lifted its price target for the chip-equipment giant to $250, maintaining a Positive rating. Analyst Mehdi Hosseini cited channel checks indicating the industry is gearing up for roughly $120 billion in wafer-fab equipment spending, with projections exceeding…
12 January 2026
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Netflix stock rises as Paramount lawsuit turns up heat on Warner deal, HSBC starts with Buy

Netflix stock rises as Paramount lawsuit turns up heat on Warner deal, HSBC starts with Buy

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 10:20 EST — Regular session Netflix shares ticked up Monday, even as Paramount Skydance ramped up its opposition to Netflix’s bid for major Warner Bros. Discovery assets, injecting fresh doubt into the deal’s outlook. The clash comes right before Netflix’s quarterly earnings next week, with investors eager for updates on the company’s outlook and the…
12 January 2026
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Bitcoin price holds near $91,000 after Strategy’s $1.25 billion buy; crypto stocks mixed

Bitcoin price holds near $91,000 after Strategy’s $1.25 billion buy; crypto stocks mixed

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 10:30 EST — Regular session Bitcoin held close to $91,000 on Monday, while U.S.-listed crypto stocks showed mixed moves following Strategy’s announcement of a new $1.25 billion bitcoin acquisition. This muted shift is significant as investors juggle two factors: institutional demand for bitcoin from large buyers and ETFs, alongside a swift shock to U.S. markets…
12 January 2026
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Dow Jones ETF drops as Trump’s credit-card cap plan and Fed subpoena fight hit banks

Dow Jones ETF drops as Trump’s credit-card cap plan and Fed subpoena fight hit banks

NEW YORK, Jan 12, 2026, 10:26 EST — Regular session The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA) dropped roughly 0.5% Monday morning, mirroring a pullback in blue-chip shares. The market weighed fresh political pressure on the Federal Reserve alongside the White House’s move to limit credit-card interest rates. (Reuters) That’s significant for the Dow since it’s price-weighted, so…
12 January 2026
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Palantir stock rises as Citi flips to Buy and lifts target to $235

Palantir stock rises as Citi flips to Buy and lifts target to $235

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 10:15 AM EST — Regular session Shares of Palantir Technologies (PLTR) climbed 1.8% to $180.70 in early Monday trading after Citigroup upgraded the data analytics company to a “buy” rating. The bank also raised its price target to $235, projecting where the stock might head over the next year. Earlier, the stock fluctuated between $174.03…
12 January 2026
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Oracle stock ticks up as Goldman turns bullish; new retail AI supply-chain tool adds focus

Oracle stock ticks up as Goldman turns bullish; new retail AI supply-chain tool adds focus

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 10:16 a.m. EST — Regular session Oracle shares nudged 0.2% higher to $198.96 in early trading Monday following Goldman Sachs’ initiation of coverage with a Buy rating and a $240 price target. So far, the stock has swung between $194.91 and $199.83 during the session. (TipRanks) The call hits a stock still battling to recover…
12 January 2026
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GOOG stock slips as Google’s Gemini adds “buy” checkout with Walmart — what to watch next

GOOG stock slips as Google’s Gemini adds “buy” checkout with Walmart — what to watch next

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 10:14 EST — Regular session Alphabet’s Class C shares (GOOG), which don’t have voting rights, dropped 0.5% to $327.60 in Monday’s morning session. This came after Google introduced new shopping and checkout features for its Gemini app in partnership with Walmart and other retailers. Alphabet faces a clear challenge: as shoppers turn to chatbots for…
12 January 2026
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Meta stock dips as Zuckerberg taps Dina Powell McCormick as president — what investors watch next

Meta stock dips as Zuckerberg taps Dina Powell McCormick as president — what investors watch next

New York, January 12, 2026, 09:50 EST — Regular session. Meta Platforms, Inc. shares edged lower on Monday after the company named former Goldman Sachs executive Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chairman, a high-profile hire as the social media group pours money into artificial intelligence infrastructure. The stock was down 0.1% at $652.24, after trading between $645.26 and…
12 January 2026
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Sandisk (SNDK) stock rebounds after early dip as AI memory shortage talk keeps traders buying

Sandisk (SNDK) stock rebounds after early dip as AI memory shortage talk keeps traders buying

New York, January 12, 2026, 09:50 EST — Regular session Shares of Sandisk Corp (SNDK.O) rose 2.9% to $388.33 in early trading on Monday after slipping as much as 5.1% earlier in the session, a reminder of how jumpy this tape has become. The stock traded between $358 and $389.35. The latest move matters because Sandisk has become a high-beta…
12 January 2026
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Microsoft stock today: Goldman’s $655 target lands as MSFT edges higher in choppy trade

Microsoft stock today: Goldman’s $655 target lands as MSFT edges higher in choppy trade

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 09:51 EST — Regular session underway. Microsoft Corp. shares ticked up about 0.2% to $480.15 in early trading Monday in New York, bucking the trend as broader U.S. stocks slipped. Goldman Sachs kicked off coverage on the software titan with a Buy rating and set a $655 price target, signaling nearly 37% potential upside from…
12 January 2026
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Tesla stock pops at the open as robotaxi “prove-it year” talk meets earnings countdown

Tesla stock pops at the open as robotaxi “prove-it year” talk meets earnings countdown

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 09:34 EST — Regular session Tesla (TSLA.O) shares rose 2.1% to $445.01 in early New York trading on Monday. The early move keeps the spotlight on a stock that trades as much on expectations for new businesses as on car sales. Investors are trying to map Tesla’s next catalysts onto a market that is quick…
12 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Pilot Energy Applies for ASX Quotation of 527 Million New Shares
    February 3, 2026, 11:11 PM EST. Pilot Energy Limited (ASX: PGY) has applied to list 527,390,794 new fully paid ordinary shares on the Australian Securities Exchange, expanding its capital base. This move follows earlier transactions and could impact the company's shareholder structure and market liquidity once trading begins. Analyst sentiment remains cautious, with recent ratings assigning a Sell recommendation and a target price of A$0.01, reflecting concerns over Pilot Energy's future performance. The company's market capitalization stands at approximately A$10.85 million, highlighting its small-cap status in the energy sector.
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