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.

Walmart stock slips after hours even as KeyBanc lifts target — the next dates to watch

Walmart stock slips after hours even as KeyBanc lifts target — the next dates to watch

KeyBanc raised its price target on Walmart to $128, maintaining an Overweight rating, as Walmart shares fell 1.4% to $112.72 in after-hours trading. Albertsons cut its annual forecast, citing heavy discounting by Walmart and other rivals. Walmart’s last earnings showed U.S. comparable sales up 4.5% and e-commerce sales up 28%. The company will update investors at the ICR Conference on Jan. 13.
Applied Digital (APLD) stock jumps after revenue beat as AI data-center leases pile up

Applied Digital (APLD) stock jumps after revenue beat as AI data-center leases pile up

Applied Digital reported fiscal Q2 revenue of $126.6 million, beating Wall Street’s $88 million estimate, sending shares up about 7% after hours Wednesday. Revenue rose 250% from a year earlier, with net loss narrowing to $31.2 million. The company said total leased data center capacity reached 600 MW. Applied Digital plans to spin out its cloud business and merge it with Ekso Bionics in a deal expected to close in the first half of 2026.
XRP price drops 5% after-hours as Ripple token rally cools; ETF flows, jobs report ahead

XRP price drops 5% after-hours as Ripple token rally cools; ETF flows, jobs report ahead

XRP fell 4.8% to $2.18 in after-hours trading Wednesday, tracking a broader decline in cryptocurrencies. Spot XRP ETFs have attracted about $1.3 billion since launching in November, according to SoSoValue data. Bitcoin dropped 2.2% to $90,995 and ether slid 3.7% to $3,149. Investors await Friday’s U.S. jobs report after ADP reported weaker-than-expected private payroll growth.
Silver price slumps hit SLV ETF and silver miner stocks as traders brace for US jobs data

Silver price slumps hit SLV ETF and silver miner stocks as traders brace for US jobs data

iShares Silver Trust (SLV) dropped 3.7% in after-hours trading Wednesday as spot silver fell 4.1% to $77.93 an ounce. Shares of First Majestic, Pan American, and Hecla Mining lost between 3.9% and 4.2%. J.P. Morgan estimates the upcoming Bloomberg Commodity Index rebalancing could trigger $3.8 billion in silver futures selling. Traders await Friday’s U.S. payrolls report for further direction.
Ventyx stock jumps on Lilly’s $1.2 billion buyout — and why it’s still trading under $14

Ventyx stock jumps on Lilly’s $1.2 billion buyout — and why it’s still trading under $14

Eli Lilly agreed to acquire Ventyx Biosciences for $14 per share in cash, valuing the company at about $1.2 billion. Ventyx shares closed up 37% at $13.81, while Lilly rose 4%. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2026, pending shareholder approval. Investors await proxy filings and Lilly’s next earnings call for further details.
Dow Jones falls from intraday record as Trump policy moves hit financials; jobs report next

Dow Jones falls from intraday record as Trump policy moves hit financials; jobs report next

The Dow Jones fell 0.94% to 48,996.08 after Trump proposed banning Wall Street from buying single-family homes and restricting defense contractor payouts, sending financial and defense stocks lower. JPMorgan dropped 2.3% after a downgrade. Nvidia and Alphabet gains lifted the Nasdaq 0.16%. Investors await Friday’s U.S. payrolls report for rate signals.
Goldman Sachs stock falls after Apple Card handoff report — here’s what investors watch next

Goldman Sachs stock falls after Apple Card handoff report — here’s what investors watch next

Goldman Sachs shares dropped 1.7% after hours to $941.02 following a Wall Street Journal report that JPMorgan Chase will take over the $20 billion Apple Card portfolio. Goldman is expected to sell the balances at a discount exceeding $1 billion. Investors are watching for details on consumer-exit costs when Goldman reports fourth-quarter results on Jan. 15.
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) stock sinks 12% after Scotiabank downgrade calls valuation ‘irrational’

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) stock sinks 12% after Scotiabank downgrade calls valuation ‘irrational’

AST SpaceMobile shares dropped 12.1% to $85.73 after Scotiabank downgraded the stock to sector underperform and set a $45.60 target, citing high valuation and the need to build out its satellite network. The stock had surged 324% over the past year. AST aims to launch 45–60 satellites by end-2026 but has no retail customers yet. Investors await updates on launch schedules and the next earnings report.
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UnitedHealth stock drops after-hours as Optum UK sale talk swirls ahead of Jan. 27 earnings

UnitedHealth stock drops after-hours as Optum UK sale talk swirls ahead of Jan. 27 earnings

UnitedHealth Group shares fell 2% to $341.70 in after-hours trading Wednesday, following a late-session slide. The drop came as investors weighed a possible Optum UK sale to TPG for up to $1.89 billion and awaited the company’s Jan. 27 earnings report. Peers Cigna, CVS Health, and Elevance Health also declined. U.S. job openings hit a 14-month low, further pressuring market sentiment.
Boeing stock slips after-hours despite Alaska Airlines’ record jet order, with earnings next on Jan. 27

Boeing stock slips after-hours despite Alaska Airlines’ record jet order, with earnings next on Jan. 27

Boeing shares fell 0.7% in after-hours trading to $228.12 after Alaska Airlines announced an order for 110 jets, mostly 737-10s. The 737-10 still awaits FAA certification, raising questions about delivery timelines. Alaska’s order includes 105 737-10s and five 787s, with options for 35 more jets. Investors are watching for regulatory updates and Boeing’s Jan. 27 earnings report.
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Lockheed Martin stock slides after Patriot missile deal, Goldman sticks to $430 sell target

Lockheed Martin stock slides after Patriot missile deal, Goldman sticks to $430 sell target

Lockheed Martin signed a seven-year deal with the U.S. Department of War to boost annual PAC-3 missile production from about 600 to 2,000 units. The company delivered a record 620 missiles in 2025 and expects the new program to add thousands of jobs. Lockheed shares fell 4.8% Wednesday, while President Trump threatened to block defense contractor dividends and buybacks unless production speeds up.
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Stock Market Today

  • Constellation Software Reports Revenue Growth but Net Income Slumps; Shares Drop 14.8%
    March 15, 2026, 4:01 AM EDT. Constellation Software Inc. reported 2025 full-year results with revenue rising 15% to $11.62 billion, but net income fell 30% to $512 million. Earnings per share declined amid margin pressures and one-off items. Despite weaker profits, the company declared a $1.00 per share dividend, reflecting confidence in cash flow. Shares dropped 14.8% following these mixed signals, highlighting investor concerns about profitability sustainability. Valuation debates continue with wide fair value estimates ranging from CA$3,332.98 to CA$7,927 per share. The focus now shifts to management's ability to convert top-line growth into consistent earnings while managing high leverage and premium earnings multiples. Investors weigh cautious optimism against margin risks in Constellation Software's evolving investment case.
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