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.

Palantir stock ticks higher as Truist starts coverage with $223 target, valuation stays in play

Palantir stock ticks higher as Truist starts coverage with $223 target, valuation stays in play

Palantir Technologies shares rose 0.9% to $181.38 Wednesday after Truist initiated coverage with a “buy” rating and a $223 target, citing strong AI-driven revenue growth. The stock traded at over 400 times earnings, raising concerns about high expectations. Investors remained cautious ahead of Friday’s U.S. jobs report, which could impact tech valuations. Palantir’s next earnings are expected Feb. 2.
7 January 2026
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Netflix stock dips after Warner rejects Paramount bid, with earnings two weeks away

Netflix stock dips after Warner rejects Paramount bid, with earnings two weeks away

Netflix fell 0.3% to $90.42 after Warner Bros Discovery urged shareholders to reject Paramount Skydance’s $30-per-share bid and back Netflix’s $27.75-a-share agreement. CFRA downgraded Netflix to “Hold,” citing risks from the Warner deal, which could raise debt and face lengthy regulatory review. Warner shares rose 0.2%, Paramount Skydance dropped 0.5%. Netflix reports earnings Jan. 20.
7 January 2026
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Meta Platforms stock drops as China reviews Manus AI deal, legal risks resurface

Meta Platforms stock drops as China reviews Manus AI deal, legal risks resurface

Meta shares fell 2.2% to $646.20 Wednesday after reports that Chinese officials are reviewing its $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus, raising the risk of regulatory delays. A U.S. appeals court also appeared skeptical of Meta’s bid to dismiss lawsuits over alleged harm to children. C.J. Mahoney was named chief legal officer, succeeding Jennifer Newstead, who will join Apple in March.
7 January 2026
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Sandisk stock dips today after Nvidia CES boost; BofA lifts SNDK target to $390

Sandisk stock dips today after Nvidia CES boost; BofA lifts SNDK target to $390

Sandisk shares fell 2.9% to $339.4 Wednesday morning after surging 27% Tuesday on AI-storage enthusiasm sparked by Nvidia’s CES remarks. Bank of America raised its price target to $390, citing strong NAND demand and rising prices. Western Digital dropped 10.2% and Seagate slid 8.9%. Investors await Sandisk’s Jan. 29 earnings for pricing and capacity updates.
7 January 2026
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Nvidia stock climbs on China H200 demand comments as Feb. 25 earnings loom

Nvidia stock climbs on China H200 demand comments as Feb. 25 earnings loom

Nvidia shares rose 1.8% to $190.55 after CEO Jensen Huang said Chinese purchase orders, not announcements, would signal approval for H200 chip imports. Data-center cooling stocks fell following Nvidia’s comments on lower cooling needs. Traders are watching U.S. export-license timing ahead of Nvidia’s Feb. 25 results. Rival AMD dropped 1.9% after unveiling new AI chips at CES.
7 January 2026
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XRP price stock watch: Ripple-linked token slides as crypto rally pauses

XRP price stock watch: Ripple-linked token slides as crypto rally pauses

XRP dropped 6.9% to about $2.21 Wednesday, retreating from a $2.39 high as crypto markets cooled and U.S. tech shares softened. The token’s market cap hovered near $134 billion. ETF inflows for XRP remained positive, but traders watched for signals from upcoming U.S. labor and inflation data. Morgan Stanley filed for new crypto ETFs, signaling continued Wall Street interest.
7 January 2026
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Dow Jones stock Boeing edges up after Alaska lands 110-plane deal

Dow Jones stock Boeing edges up after Alaska lands 110-plane deal

Boeing shares rose 0.3% to $230.54 after Alaska Airlines announced an order for 105 737 MAX 10 jets and five 787s, its largest-ever purchase. Alaska Air shares fell 1.4%. The order extends deliveries through 2035 and highlights pressure on Boeing to certify the MAX 10 and boost production. Investors await Boeing’s late-January results for updates on deliveries and cash flow.
7 January 2026
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Broadcom stock today: AVGO in focus after bond pricing details land and Wi‑Fi 8 chips debut

Broadcom stock today: AVGO in focus after bond pricing details land and Wi‑Fi 8 chips debut

Broadcom shares rose 0.1% to $343.77 after it filed details of a $4.5 billion senior notes offering, with settlement expected January 13. At CES, Broadcom launched a Wi‑Fi 8 platform built on its BCM4918 chip, though the standard is not due for finalization until 2028. Investors remain focused on how Broadcom’s AI-related sales mix will affect margins ahead of fiscal Q1 results on February 1.
7 January 2026
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Micron stock in focus as $100B New York “megafab” groundbreaking gets a date

Micron stock in focus as $100B New York “megafab” groundbreaking gets a date

Micron will break ground on its $100 billion New York megafab Jan. 16, aiming to build the largest U.S. semiconductor facility. Shares slipped 0.1% to $342.97 in early Nasdaq trading. Investors are watching AI-driven memory pricing and Micron’s capital spending plans ahead of its next update. Broader chip stocks fell, with the iShares Semiconductor ETF down 0.9% Wednesday morning.
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Stock Market Today

  • FactSet Advances AI Strategy Amid Share Price Challenges
    March 15, 2026, 1:04 AM EDT. FactSet Research Systems (NYSE:FDS) has appointed a Chief AI Officer and CTO to accelerate AI-driven product development, including new compliance tools targeting financial crime risk. Despite these innovations, FactSet's share price remains depressed at $205.65, down 52.2% over the past year. Analysts see potential upside with a consensus price target around $296.71, implying shares trade about 31% below fair value. The company's price-to-earnings ratio stands at 12.7, well below the industry average of 25.9, highlighting undervaluation but raising questions about earnings growth. Investors should monitor client adoption of AI features and the firm's debt management, as these factors will influence market sentiment and stock re-rating over time.
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