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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.

Goldman Sachs stock: IPO mandate, CPI and earnings set up a busy week for GS

Goldman Sachs stock: IPO mandate, CPI and earnings set up a busy week for GS

New York, January 11, 2026, 13:50 EST — The market has closed. Goldman Sachs Group Inc shares ended Friday up 0.4% at $938.98. The bank emerged as an adviser on a potential IPO for health-and-beauty retailer A.S. Watson Group. CK Hutchison has appointed Goldman and UBS to oversee a planned dual listing in Hong Kong and London, Bloomberg News reported.…
11 January 2026
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Utilities stocks head into CPI week on a Meta nuclear deal — what to watch Monday

Utilities stocks head into CPI week on a Meta nuclear deal — what to watch Monday

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 13:40 (EST) — Market closed. U.S. utilities stocks kicked off Monday under a new spotlight after Meta Platforms secured 20-year nuclear power deals with Vistra and partnered with two small-reactor developers. These agreements highlight utilities as Big Tech increasingly seeks reliable power for AI-driven data centers. (Reuters) This matters because utilities frequently trade as “bond…
11 January 2026
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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

New York, January 11, 2026, 13:41 EST — Market closed. U.S. real estate stocks enter the week as the Trump administration’s mortgage-bond strategy takes shape. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the aim is to “roughly match” the Federal Reserve’s runoff of mortgage-backed securities. FHFA Director William Pulte has kicked off with a $3 billion purchase, according to Bessent, while the…
11 January 2026
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SAP stock jumps on DAX strength, with NRF AI push and Jan. 29 earnings in focus

SAP stock jumps on DAX strength, with NRF AI push and Jan. 29 earnings in focus

FRANKFURT, Jan 11, 2026, 19:47 CET — Market closed SAP SE shares climbed 2.8%, finishing Friday at 212.35 euros. The stock hit an intraday peak of 214.25 euros, drawing attention heading into the new week. (Yahoo Finance) This matters because SAP ranks among the DAX’s largest components and serves as a key indicator for Europe’s enterprise software sector. With markets…
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

New York, January 11, 2026, 13:39 ET — The market has closed. The Federal Aviation Administration has given the green light for Boeing’s largest 737 MAX model, the MAX 10, to advance to the second stage of flight testing, according to a source close to the program. Boeing and the FAA did not respond to requests for comment. An ongoing…
11 January 2026
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Basic materials stocks: XLB jumps 1.6% on copper surge as Linde sets Feb. 5 earnings date

Basic materials stocks: XLB jumps 1.6% on copper surge as Linde sets Feb. 5 earnings date

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 13:34 EST — The market has closed. U.S. basic materials shares wrapped up last week on a strong note, with the Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB) gaining 1.6% on Friday. (Nasdaq) This matters since the group’s been acting like a macro signal — delivering a fast snapshot on growth, inflation, and the dollar —…
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

NEW YORK, Jan 11, 2026, 13:22 EST — Market closed Meta Platforms climbed 1.1% on Friday after the Facebook parent revealed that nuclear-energy deals might deliver up to 6.6 gigawatts of power by 2035 to support its expanding AI data centers. The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLC) edged up 0.35%, while Alphabet ticked higher by 0.9%. (About Facebook)…
11 January 2026
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TSMC stock heads into the week after a $33 billion quarter — here’s what traders watch next

TSMC stock heads into the week after a $33 billion quarter — here’s what traders watch next

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 13:13 (EST) — Market closed. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s revenue for the fourth quarter jumped 20.45% year-on-year, beating analysts’ estimates and offering fresh insight into demand for AI-related advanced chips. The world’s largest contract chipmaker posted revenue of T$1.046 trillion ($33.11 billion) for October through December, based on monthly sales figures it released. Full earnings…
11 January 2026
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Adobe cloud computing stock hit by BMO downgrade as CPI week looms

Adobe cloud computing stock hit by BMO downgrade as CPI week looms

New York, January 11, 2026, 13:00 ET — The market has closed. Adobe (ADBE.O) opens Monday in the spotlight following a broker downgrade that highlighted rising competition in its Creative Cloud segment, a staple for investors seeking subscription software exposure in the cloud computing space. Timing couldn’t be more inconvenient. Stocks kicked off 2026 on a strong note, yet the…
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

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 12:55 EST — Market closed Defense contractors are scrambling for legal counsel after President Donald Trump signed an executive order tying share buybacks, dividends, and executive pay to weapons delivery timelines, three sources familiar with the issue said. The sector handed back around $8 billion in dividends and about $10 billion in buybacks over the…
11 January 2026
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Financial services stocks brace for CPI, big-bank earnings as XLF heads into Monday

Financial services stocks brace for CPI, big-bank earnings as XLF heads into Monday

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 13:17 EST — Market closed Financial services stocks start the week facing two key drivers: upcoming big-bank earnings and a new U.S. inflation report. The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF), often seen as a benchmark for U.S. financial stocks, closed Friday 0.3% lower at $55.73. The reason this matters now is straightforward. Bank earnings…
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

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 12:55 EST — Market closed. Quantum Computing Inc (QUBT) shares dropped 1.8% Friday to close at $11.72, slipping alongside other U.S.-listed quantum stocks. IonQ (IONQ) lost 2.0%, Rigetti Computing (RGTI) fell 2.1%, and D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) slid 4.0% in the session. Analysts remain divided on Quantum Computing, maintaining a consensus “hold” rating with an average…
11 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Dow Futures Up, Nasdaq Down After Trump Ends Partial Shutdown; AMD, Eli Lilly in Spotlight
    February 4, 2026, 7:11 AM EST. U.S. stock futures showed mixed moves Wednesday after a negative close Tuesday. President Donald Trump signed a bill ending the four-day partial government shutdown, which had caused delays in economic data releases. The Dow Jones futures rose 0.12%, while Nasdaq futures fell 0.093%. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) shares dropped 7.63% premarket despite beating Q4 earnings estimates. Eli Lilly and Co. traded slightly lower ahead of earnings. Treasury yields held steady, with the 10-year at 4.27%. Markets price a 91.1% chance the Federal Reserve will hold rates steady in March. Analyst Jeremy Siegel remains optimistic on the economy and suggests rate cuts could aid small businesses amid moderate growth and manageable inflation pressures.
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