Today: 15 March 2026

Khadija Saeed

A dedicated markets reporter, she covers stocks, macroeconomics, and major business developments with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.

Mastercard stock in focus after Trump floats 10% credit card rate cap; what to watch next

Mastercard stock in focus after Trump floats 10% credit card rate cap; what to watch next

Mastercard fell 0.8% to $575.54 Friday after President Trump proposed capping credit card interest rates at 10% for one year starting Jan. 20. Investors await details on the plan and the U.S. CPI report due Tuesday. Senator Elizabeth Warren called the proposal meaningless without legislation. Mastercard’s stock remains below its 52-week high amid regulatory concerns.
10 January 2026
Samsung Electronics stock clings to 139,000 won after record profit guide — what matters before Jan 29

Samsung Electronics stock clings to 139,000 won after record profit guide — what matters before Jan 29

Samsung Electronics shares closed Friday at 139,000 won, up 0.1%. The company forecast Q4 operating profit near 20 trillion won, a sharp jump from 12.17 trillion won in Q3. Investors await the Jan. 29 earnings call for details on memory and margin pressures. DRAM prices surged over 30% quarter-on-quarter, fueling expectations for further gains.
Eli Lilly stock slides 2%: Zepbound trial data, TuneLab AI tie-up and what’s next for LLY

Eli Lilly stock slides 2%: Zepbound trial data, TuneLab AI tie-up and what’s next for LLY

Eli Lilly shares fell 2% to $1,063.56 Friday, extending a two-day decline and lagging the broader market. The drop followed late-stage trial results for a Zepbound-Taltz drug combo and news of a $1.2 billion deal to buy Ventyx Biosciences. A Form 4 filing showed Lilly Endowment sold 292,148 shares on January 7. Lilly will present at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on January 13.
Tesla stock (TSLA) rebounds to $445 as CES self-driving push keeps robotaxi story in play

Tesla stock (TSLA) rebounds to $445 as CES self-driving push keeps robotaxi story in play

Tesla shares rose 2.1% to $445.01 Friday, with 74 million shares traded. The stock moved between $430.40 and $448.78 as investors looked ahead to inflation data and Tesla’s upcoming results. Tesla faces pressure from the end of U.S. EV tax credits and competition from BYD, which surpassed it in annual EV sales. The S&P 500 closed at a record high after U.S. payrolls data came in below expectations.
10 January 2026
Broadcom stock jumps after Mizuho lifts target; CPI week sets up next test for AVGO

Broadcom stock jumps after Mizuho lifts target; CPI week sets up next test for AVGO

Broadcom shares jumped 3.7% to $344.97 Friday, lifting the PHLX Semiconductor Index to a record. Mizuho raised its price target on Broadcom to $480, citing “attractive valuations.” Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest bought 31,573 shares, while Broadcom’s legal chief sold 30,000 shares. The stock remains 17% below its 52-week high after a December warning on profit margins.
Meta stock ends up after nuclear power deals as WhatsApp EU rules, China review loom

Meta stock ends up after nuclear power deals as WhatsApp EU rules, China review loom

Meta shares closed up 1.1% at $653.06 after announcing 20-year nuclear power deals with Vistra, Oklo, and TerraPower, aiming for up to 6.6 gigawatts by 2035. European and Chinese regulators launched new investigations into Meta this week. In Europe, WhatsApp Channels exceeded the EU’s regulatory threshold, triggering possible stricter rules. China will review Meta’s acquisition of AI startup Manus.
Azul S.A. Sponsored ADR Pfd (AZULD) faces fresh dilution math after board tweaks debt-to-equity terms

Azul S.A. Sponsored ADR Pfd (AZULD) faces fresh dilution math after board tweaks debt-to-equity terms

Azul’s board approved new terms for converting 908,401 mandatory debentures into 1.36 trillion preferred shares as part of its U.S. Chapter 11 plan, meeting minutes showed Friday. The company’s Brazil share offering, tied to the plan, will not extend to ADR holders. Interest on the debentures will be extinguished at conversion. Annual and Q4 results are scheduled for Feb. 26.
10 January 2026
Microsoft stock has a new AI-commerce catalyst as Copilot Checkout rolls out with PayPal

Microsoft stock has a new AI-commerce catalyst as Copilot Checkout rolls out with PayPal

Microsoft shares rose 0.2% to $479.28 Friday after the company launched Copilot Checkout and new “agentic AI” tools for retailers. PayPal will handle payments for the new platform. The S&P 500 closed at a record high, up 0.6%. U.S. CPI data is due Jan. 13, with Microsoft’s Q2 earnings set for Jan. 28.
Nvidia stock: What traders watch Monday after China H200 payment terms tighten

Nvidia stock: What traders watch Monday after China H200 payment terms tighten

Nvidia shares slipped 0.1% to $184.86 Friday amid tighter H200 chip sales terms for China and new auto partnerships announced at CES. The company now requires full upfront payment from Chinese buyers, with no cancellations or refunds allowed, as regulators review chip import rules. TSMC, Nvidia’s main supplier, reported a 20.45% revenue jump and will issue guidance Jan. 15. Nvidia reports earnings Feb. 25.
10 January 2026
Johnson & Johnson stock: TrumpRx drug discounts win tariff waiver as earnings loom

Johnson & Johnson stock: TrumpRx drug discounts win tariff waiver as earnings loom

Johnson & Johnson reached a deal with the Trump administration to cut U.S. drug prices and won exemptions from tariffs on its pharmaceuticals. The company will sell medicines at discounted rates through TrumpRx.gov and announced two new U.S. manufacturing sites. J&J stock closed down 0.7% at $204.39. Terms of the agreement remain confidential.
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  • Prince William Honors Late Princess Diana with Unseen Photo on UK Mother's Day
    March 15, 2026, 2:55 PM EDT. Prince William shared a never-before-seen photo of his late mother, Princess Diana, on Instagram Sunday to mark Mother's Day in the UK, known as Mothering Sunday. The image shows a young William holding hands with Diana in a flower-filled field. William's caption expressed remembrance and sympathy for those honoring loved ones. His father, King Charles III, and stepmother Queen Camilla also posted tributes to their late mothers. Diana died in 1997 when William was 15. Royal expert Richard Kay recently said Diana thought Prince Harry might succeed their father, King Charles, due to William's shyness. William is now the Prince of Wales and father of three with Kate Middleton.
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