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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.

Mastercard stock price ticks up after-hours as earnings near; AI “Agent Suite” lands in the mix

Mastercard stock price ticks up after-hours as earnings near; AI “Agent Suite” lands in the mix

New York, January 28, 2026, 19:04 ET — Trading after hours. Mastercard Incorporated shares ticked up slightly in after-hours trading Wednesday, shortly after the 4 p.m. ET close, as investors braced for its quarterly report. The stock edged higher by roughly 0.2% to $521.37, having fluctuated between $518.24 and $523.65. Roughly 5.5 million shares traded hands. Meanwhile, Visa gained about 0.5%, while American Express dipped close to 0.7%.
29 January 2026
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Gold breaks $5,400: Fed hold and Trump pressure keep investors piling into bullion

Gold breaks $5,400: Fed hold and Trump pressure keep investors piling into bullion

Gold surged past $5,400 an ounce late Wednesday, hitting a fresh high as investors continued snapping up the metal despite the Federal Reserve's pause on interest rates. Spot gold, for immediate delivery, rose 0.3% to $5,415.52 by 2246 GMT, after peaking at $5,418.39. IG analyst Tony Sycamore highlighted ongoing central-bank purchases and “flight-to-quality demand” driving the rally. The surge comes as markets juggle rate decisions and political moves. U.S. President Donald Trump announced he will soon name his choice to succeed Fed Chair Jerome Powell, whose term expires in May. Meanwhile, two Fed governors voiced opposition, backing a quarter-point rate cut. “The rally … has kind of taken on a life of its own,” said Peter Grant, senior metals strategist at Zaner Metals. Independent trader Tai Wong noted the complex is brushing off the Fed’s “hiatus mode.”
29 January 2026
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  • Hong Kong Watchdog Steps Up IPO Bookbuilding and Share Allocation Oversight
    July 3, 2026, 2:47 AM EDT. Hong Kong's regulator is ramping up checks on the city's fast IPO business, widening its focus to include bookbuilding and share allocation practices. The effort is meant to lift transparency and fairness as local IPOs keep running hot. People with knowledge of the matter said this marks a fresh round of oversight targeting possible irregularities in Hong Kong's busy IPO scene.
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