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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.

Shell stock in focus for Monday as Venezuela sanctions could ease “next week” and buybacks roll on

Shell stock in focus for Monday as Venezuela sanctions could ease “next week” and buybacks roll on

Shell shares rose 3.04% in London to 26.40 pounds Friday after the company announced further share buybacks for cancellation. U.S.-listed shares closed up 0.7%. Traders are watching for a possible easing of Venezuela oil sanctions next week, which could affect crude prices. The FTSE 100 ended at a record high, lifted by energy stocks and a strong U.S. jobs report.
10 January 2026
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Why Intuitive Surgical stock (ISRG) is back in focus after Bernstein lifts its target

Why Intuitive Surgical stock (ISRG) is back in focus after Bernstein lifts its target

Intuitive Surgical shares closed Friday at $586.24, up 0.2%, after Bernstein and Goldman Sachs raised their price targets to $740 and $714, respectively. The company will present at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Jan. 14 and report Q4 earnings Jan. 22. Investors are focused on da Vinci 5 adoption and procedure growth. The stock’s 52-week range is $425 to $616.
10 January 2026
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McDonald’s stock heads into Monday near $307 after Truist target hike — here’s what could move it next

McDonald’s stock heads into Monday near $307 after Truist target hike — here’s what could move it next

McDonald's shares fell 0.5% to $307.32 on Friday, lagging behind fast-food peers as the S&P 500 rose. Truist Securities raised its price target to $356, citing menu initiatives and potential beverage rollouts but warned of cost pressures. Traders are watching the $300 level ahead of the company’s expected Feb. 9 earnings. Key U.S. inflation data is due Tuesday, likely to influence sentiment.
10 January 2026
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Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap puts Citigroup stock in focus ahead of earnings week

Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap puts Citigroup stock in focus ahead of earnings week

Citigroup shares closed up 0.6% at $121.32 after Donald Trump proposed a one-year 10% cap on credit-card interest rates, raising concerns for major card issuers. Bank trade groups warned the cap could restrict credit access. Citi will report fourth-quarter earnings Jan. 14, with analysts expecting $1.58 per share on $20.94 billion in revenue. U.S. payrolls rose by 50,000 in December and unemployment fell to 4.4%.
10 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock (AMAT) jumps above $300 — CPI and earnings are the next tests

Applied Materials stock (AMAT) jumps above $300 — CPI and earnings are the next tests

Applied Materials shares rose 6.94% Friday to $301.18, rebounding above $300 after a previous day’s drop. The Philadelphia semiconductor index hit a record as chip stocks rallied on hopes for steady rates following a weak U.S. jobs report. About 9.4 million Applied shares traded hands, with prices ranging from $286.50 to $302.78. The company reports earnings Feb. 12, with analysts expecting $2.21 per share.
10 January 2026
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China Mobile Limited Class A stock (600941) holds at 100 yuan as China inflation heats up, loan data looms

China Mobile Limited Class A stock (600941) holds at 100 yuan as China inflation heats up, loan data looms

China Mobile’s Class A shares closed flat at 100.12 yuan Friday, underperforming the Shanghai Composite’s 0.92% rise. December’s consumer price index rose 0.8% year-on-year, while producer prices fell 1.9%. Investors await mid-January credit and trade data, with December new yuan loans expected to reach 800 billion yuan. China Mobile’s 14-day RSI hovered near 29, signaling oversold conditions.
10 January 2026
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc stock: Weaverville phase-out plan hits tape ahead of JPM talk, Jan. 29 earnings

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc stock: Weaverville phase-out plan hits tape ahead of JPM talk, Jan. 29 earnings

Thermo Fisher Scientific will close its Weaverville, N.C., facility by late 2027, cutting 421 jobs starting December 2026, according to a WARN notice. Shares rose 2.04% Friday to $618.86, near a record high. The company will report earnings Jan. 29 and CEO Marc Casper is scheduled to speak at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Jan. 13.
10 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • LSB Industries (LXU) Displays Robust Growth and Upward Technical Trend
    April 11, 2026, 8:55 AM EDT. LSB Industries Inc (NYSE:LXU) exhibits a strong technical position, trading above key moving averages indicating sustained buying pressure. Its price is approximately 185% above its 52-week low, signaling significant recovery, though still 19% below the 52-week high. The stock's ChartMill Relative Strength score of 96.16 suggests it outperformed 96% of the market over the past year, highlighting institutional interest. LSB fits the Mark Minervini Trend Template, identifying it as in a Stage 2 upward trend, which is typically when major gains occur. Additionally, its High Growth Momentum rating points to accelerating earnings and sales growth. This combination signals a potential compelling investment opportunity for growth-focused investors.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 11.04.2026

11 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 11, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 11, 2026, 8:56 AM EDT Vinci (ENXTPA:DG) Investment Narrative Shifts Amid Mixed Analyst Signals April 11, 2026, 8:56 AM EDT. **Vinci's** fair value estimate nudged to €142.90 from €142.24, reflecting mixed analyst views. Major banks like Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan, and Deutsche Bank raised price targets despite differing ratings. Erste Group notes Vinci's strong operating margin and return on equity, suggesting undervaluation compared to peers. Yet, JPMorgan's Underweight rating signals concerns over limited upside. Recent upgrades and downgrades show divergent views on Vinci's execution and growth. The company is expanding with
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Climbs as Traders Eye Fragile Iran Ceasefire

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Climbs as Traders Eye Fragile Iran Ceasefire

10 April 2026
London’s FTSE 100 rose 0.38% to 10,644.28 late Friday morning as investors awaited U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan. Brent crude climbed 1% to $96.83 a barrel, while sterling eased but was on track for its biggest weekly gain since January. The FTSE 250 gained 0.79%. Britain’s 10-year gilt yield stood at 4.807%.
US Stock Market Today: CPI, Oil and Iran Truce Set the Tone Before the Open

US Stock Market Today: CPI, Oil and Iran Truce Set the Tone Before the Open

10 April 2026
Dow e-minis slipped 0.15% before Friday’s open, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures each down 0.08% as traders awaited March CPI data and watched U.S.-Iran tensions. Economists expect headline CPI to rise 0.9% for March and 3.3% year-on-year. Weekly jobless claims increased to 219,000. Brent crude traded near $97 a barrel, while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained well below normal.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 10.04.2026

10 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 10, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 10, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Orora ASX:ORA Faces Earnings Reset After Saverglass Impact and Middle East Disruptions April 10, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT. Orora (ASX:ORA) shares plunged over 8% in one day following a guidance update that revealed an earnings reset at its Saverglass unit due to Middle East supply chain disruptions and a shutdown at the Ras Al Khaimah glass plant. Despite a sharp short-term loss, Orora's 90-day share price rise exceeds 33%, contrasting a longer-term 10.58% annual total shareholder return decline amid ongoing sector pressures. Trading at A$1.49,
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