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.

Verizon stock near $40: payrolls report, dividend date and Jan. 30 earnings in focus

Verizon stock near $40: payrolls report, dividend date and Jan. 30 earnings in focus

Verizon shares closed down 0.4% at $40.13 Wednesday, then edged to $40.15 after hours. The company will pay a 69-cent quarterly dividend on Feb. 2 to holders of record Jan. 12. Investors await Friday’s U.S. payrolls report and Verizon’s fourth-quarter results set for Jan. 30. A California hearing on the Frontier deal is also scheduled for Jan. 12.
8 January 2026
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D-Wave Quantum stock (QBTS) slides after $550 million Quantum Circuits deal puts dilution in focus

D-Wave Quantum stock (QBTS) slides after $550 million Quantum Circuits deal puts dilution in focus

D-Wave Quantum shares fell 3.4% to $30.20 after announcing a $550 million deal to acquire Quantum Circuits, split between $250 million cash and $300 million in stock. The agreement uses a VWAP collar to set share count and requires antitrust and NYSE approval. The deal aims to bring superconducting gate-model systems to market in 2026. Trading volume reached 36.5 million shares.
8 January 2026
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AT&T stock dips again as downgrade and spectrum filings sharpen focus on Jan. 28 earnings

AT&T stock dips again as downgrade and spectrum filings sharpen focus on Jan. 28 earnings

AT&T shares fell 1.5% to $23.97 Wednesday after Arete Research cut the stock to sell and set a $20 target. The company announced new 5G connected-car deals with Mitsubishi and iM Media Labs at CES. AT&T is seeking more 3.45 GHz spectrum and plans to move its headquarters to Plano, Texas by late 2028. Investors await fourth-quarter results on Jan. 28, with analysts expecting 47 cents per share in earnings.
8 January 2026
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Synopsys stock rises after CES automotive push as AI trade returns to tech

Synopsys stock rises after CES automotive push as AI trade returns to tech

Synopsys shares rose 2.2% to $519.70 in after-hours trading Wednesday after unveiling new automotive engineering tools and partnerships at CES 2026. The company highlighted updates to sensor simulation and virtual developer kits, plus work with Samsung and the FIA. A securities class action remains pending in federal court. Synopsys will present next at the Needham Growth Conference on Jan. 15.
8 January 2026
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SoFi stock steadies after $1.6 billion share sale as BofA stays cautious ahead of earnings

SoFi stock steadies after $1.6 billion share sale as BofA stays cautious ahead of earnings

SoFi shares edged up 0.1% to $27 in after-hours trading Wednesday, staying below the recent $27.50 offering price. Underwriters exercised an option to buy extra shares, bringing the total sold to nearly 57.8 million. Bank of America resumed coverage at underperform, while Barclays raised its target to $28. Investors await SoFi’s Jan. 30 earnings report.
8 January 2026
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Accenture plc stock slips after Faculty AI deal; what traders watch next

Accenture plc stock slips after Faculty AI deal; what traders watch next

Accenture agreed to acquire UK-based AI firm Faculty, adding over 400 staff; terms were not disclosed, but the Financial Times reported a value above $1 billion. Shares closed down 0.7% at $273.98 and were flat after hours. CEO Mauro Macchi sold 500 shares at $280 each under a pre-arranged plan. Investors await U.S. jobs data and Accenture’s Jan. 28 shareholder meeting.
8 January 2026
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Rumble’s Tether-backed crypto wallet brings Bitcoin and USDT tips — and shares jump

Rumble’s Tether-backed crypto wallet brings Bitcoin and USDT tips — and shares jump

Rumble Inc launched a crypto wallet with Tether, allowing viewers to pay creators directly using bitcoin, USDT, and Tether Gold. Rumble shares rose about 5% after the announcement before closing down 1.8% at $6.61. The wallet is non-custodial and uses MoonPay for crypto-to-fiat conversions. The move follows Tether’s $775 million investment in Rumble last December.
8 January 2026
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Salad and Go is quitting Texas and Oklahoma — and closing its last 32 stores

Salad and Go is quitting Texas and Oklahoma — and closing its last 32 stores

Salad and Go will close its final 32 Texas and Oklahoma restaurants on Jan. 11, affecting about 600 employees and moving its headquarters back to Arizona. The closures include 25 Dallas-Fort Worth locations and a Dallas-area commissary. The chain will shrink to about 70 stores, all in Arizona and Nevada. CEO Mike Tattersfield cited expansion costs and a flawed business plan.
8 January 2026
Amgen stock jumps on UBS buy call as Dark Blue deal sharpens focus on pipeline

Amgen stock jumps on UBS buy call as Dark Blue deal sharpens focus on pipeline

Amgen shares rose 3.5% to $341.64 after UBS initiated coverage with a buy rating and a $380 target. The move follows FDA approval of Amneal’s biosimilar rivals to Amgen’s Prolia and Xgeva, which generated $5.3 billion in U.S. sales last year. Amgen also announced an $840 million deal to acquire Dark Blue Therapeutics, adding an early-stage leukemia drug. CEO Robert Bradway will present at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Jan. 12.
8 January 2026
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Compass (COMP) stock jumps after-hours on Q4 outlook lift and $750 mln notes plan ahead of Anywhere merger

Compass (COMP) stock jumps after-hours on Q4 outlook lift and $750 mln notes plan ahead of Anywhere merger

Compass shares jumped 9.4% to $11.84 in after-hours trading after the company raised fourth-quarter guidance and announced a $750 million convertible notes offering tied to its pending merger with Anywhere Real Estate. Stockholders at both firms approved the all-stock deal, which is expected to close Jan. 9. Compass projects its shareholders will own 78% of the combined company.
8 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Indian Stock Market Faces Sharp Weekly Losses; Sensex and Nifty 50 Under Pressure Amid Geopolitical Tensions
    March 15, 2026, 5:18 AM EDT. The Indian stock market saw a sharp correction last week with the BSE Sensex dropping 5.52% to 74,563.92 and the Nifty 50 falling 5.31% to 23,151.10 amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia and rising crude oil prices. Concerns over the Strait of Hormuz's closure triggered fears of supply disruptions, weakening risk appetite. Expert Vinod Nair highlighted that market moves will hinge on conflict developments, crude trends, and inflation impacts. Ajit Mishra urged caution, recommending selective sector exposure and strict risk management amid volatility. Technically, the Sensex tests key support near 74,000 and faces resistance around 75,600. Market recovery depends on geopolitical easing, crude price stabilisation, and clearer demand signals.
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