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.

Nvidia stock rises on China H200 upfront-payment squeeze as traders eye approvals and earnings

Nvidia stock rises on China H200 upfront-payment squeeze as traders eye approvals and earnings

Nvidia shares rose about 1% early Thursday after Reuters reported the company now requires full upfront payment from Chinese buyers of its H200 AI chips. The move comes as Nvidia awaits export licenses amid strong demand from China. Investors are watching for new orders and the company’s Feb. 25 results. Separately, Nvidia executive Ajay K. Puri filed to sell up to 200,000 shares.
8 January 2026
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DBS Smashes S$58, OCBC Tops S$20: Singapore Bank Stocks Hit Records as Dividend Hunt Intensifies

DBS Smashes S$58, OCBC Tops S$20: Singapore Bank Stocks Hit Records as Dividend Hunt Intensifies

DBS shares closed at a record S$58.40 after hitting S$58.80, while OCBC touched S$20.25 before easing to S$20.06, driving Singapore’s STI to another high. Dividend yields near 5% have kept buyers active despite stretched valuations. DBS is up over 30% in 12 months; OCBC has gained 19%. Analysts warn earnings pressure could test dividend payouts if credit costs rise.
8 January 2026
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ServiceNow (NOW) stock rises as Jan. 28 earnings date set — key levels and risks to watch

ServiceNow (NOW) stock rises as Jan. 28 earnings date set — key levels and risks to watch

ServiceNow shares closed up 1.4% at $150.90 Wednesday, marking a third straight gain despite lighter-than-average trading volume. The company will report fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results after markets close on Jan. 28. Shares remain well below their 50- and 200-day moving averages. Investors await updates on the $7.75 billion Armis acquisition and subscription revenue outlook.
8 January 2026
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Danaher stock slips as analysts lift targets ahead of JPM Healthcare Conference, earnings

Danaher stock slips as analysts lift targets ahead of JPM Healthcare Conference, earnings

Danaher shares closed down 0.42% at $235.60 Wednesday, then edged up 0.16% after hours. CEO Rainer Blair will present at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Jan. 13, with Q4 earnings set for Jan. 28. Evercore ISI and TD Cowen raised price targets to $250 and $270, respectively. The stock traded between $233.26 and $238.00, with 2.7 million shares changing hands.
8 January 2026
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Microsoft stock closes higher as Musk-OpenAI trial risk lands, with MSFT earnings in focus

Microsoft stock closes higher as Musk-OpenAI trial risk lands, with MSFT earnings in focus

A U.S. judge set Elon Musk’s lawsuit over OpenAI’s for-profit shift for a March jury trial, keeping Microsoft as a defendant. Microsoft shares closed up 1% at $483.47, valuing the company at about $3.85 trillion. Traders are watching Microsoft’s upcoming results for signals on Azure and AI spending. OpenAI reportedly set aside an employee stock pool worth 10% of the company, valued at $500 billion in October.
8 January 2026
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Alien Talk Fades Around Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS as New Searches Find No Signals and Images Turn Green

Alien Talk Fades Around Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS as New Searches Find No Signals and Images Turn Green

Astronomers using the Green Bank Telescope detected no radio technosignatures from interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, supporting its natural origin. Gemini North released an image showing the comet’s green glow from gases near the Sun. NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft observed the comet’s tails in ultraviolet, with some features still unexplained, researchers said.
8 January 2026
Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY) stock jumps on UBS upgrade as investors look to January catalysts

Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY) stock jumps on UBS upgrade as investors look to January catalysts

Bristol Myers Squibb shares jumped 4.2% to $56.72 after UBS upgraded the stock to “buy” and raised its price target to $65. UBS cited upcoming catalysts but noted ongoing patent-expiry pressure through 2028. Trading volume exceeded averages as the stock outperformed peers on a down market day. Investors await the company’s Jan. 12 J.P. Morgan conference appearance and Feb. 5 quarterly results.
8 January 2026
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SpaceX lines up back-to-back Starlink launches from Florida as orbit crowding comes into focus

SpaceX lines up back-to-back Starlink launches from Florida as orbit crowding comes into focus

SpaceX plans to launch 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral on Jan. 10, following another Starlink mission scheduled for Jan. 8. If both flights proceed, 58 satellites would be added in three days. The company says it is lowering satellite orbits to reduce debris risks as its constellation grows, with over 9,300 Starlinks active as of Jan. 2. Launches use flight-proven Falcon 9 boosters and target droneship landings.
8 January 2026
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Rocket Companies stock holds near 52-week high after Barclays target hike; mortgage apps drop

Rocket Companies stock holds near 52-week high after Barclays target hike; mortgage apps drop

Rocket Companies shares closed up 0.3% at $21.28 after volatile trading on heavy volume, with the stock up about 10% year-to-date. Barclays raised its price target to $22 but maintained a neutral rating. Mortgage applications fell 9.7% over the holiday-adjusted period, even as rates dropped to 6.25%. Director Matthew Rizik sold 5,000 shares under a pre-set trading plan.
8 January 2026
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Adobe stock rises as holiday online sales hit $257.8B and AI shopping traffic jumpsAdobeAdobe stock rises as holiday online sales hit $257.8B and AI shopping traffic jumps

Adobe stock rises as holiday online sales hit $257.8B and AI shopping traffic jumpsAdobeAdobe stock rises as holiday online sales hit $257.8B and AI shopping traffic jumps

Adobe shares rose 0.6% to $338.10 after its data showed U.S. online holiday spending hit $257.8 billion, beating forecasts. Buy-now-pay-later drove $20 billion in sales, and retail sites saw a 693% jump in AI shopping assistant traffic. Jefferies cut its rating on Adobe to Hold, citing rising competition from AI tools. The stock remains 28% below its 52-week high.
8 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Crypto Markets Hold Steady Despite Iran Conflict Risks
    March 15, 2026, 6:55 AM EDT. Cryptocurrency prices remained stable following military actions involving Iran, with Bitcoin edging above $71,000 and Ethereum, Solana, and XRP showing resilience. Direct exposure to the conflict is minimal; official Bitcoin mining in the region is under 0.5% globally. However, crypto as an asset class remains vulnerable to broader market sell-offs triggered by geopolitical tensions, particularly amid potential disruptions like the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil route. This could spark an energy crisis and economic downturn, which historically pressures risk assets including cryptocurrencies. Investors with a short-term horizon may want to exercise caution, but long-term holders should consider these developments without panic selling.
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