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.

Amphenol (APH) stock steadies after sharp swing with earnings in view

Amphenol (APH) stock steadies after sharp swing with earnings in view

Amphenol shares climbed 0.4% to $140.40 Tuesday after rebounding from an intraday low of $130.70. The company will pay a $0.25 per share dividend Jan. 7 and reports Q4 results Jan. 28. A Zacks note put 2026 earnings estimates at $4 a share and the stock at 35 times forward earnings. Traders watched for stability near $140 as volatility persisted in AI infrastructure stocks.
Halliburton stock drops on fresh downgrades as Venezuela rally fades

Halliburton stock drops on fresh downgrades as Venezuela rally fades

Halliburton shares dropped 3.4% to $30.84 Tuesday after downgrades from Evercore ISI and Freedom Capital, which cited falling oil prices and an oversupplied market. EVP Lawrence J. Pope sold 100,000 shares at $32.25 under a pre-set plan, according to an SEC filing. Peers SLB and Baker Hughes were little changed. Oil prices also slipped, with Brent at $61.07 and WTI at $57.53.
6 January 2026
Spotify (SPOT) stock slides 3% in regular trade as investors eye jobs data and Feb. 10 earnings

Spotify (SPOT) stock slides 3% in regular trade as investors eye jobs data and Feb. 10 earnings

Spotify shares fell 3.3% to $574.00 by midafternoon Tuesday, underperforming the broader market. Trading volume was below average ahead of Friday’s U.S. jobs data. The drop reversed Monday’s gains and put the stock back below $600. Spotify launched a podcast campaign tied to the Golden Globes and introduced a Governors Ball feature in its app.
Qualcomm stock rises as CES 2026 brings Google auto tie-up, Snapdragon X2 Plus AI PC push

Qualcomm stock rises as CES 2026 brings Google auto tie-up, Snapdragon X2 Plus AI PC push

Qualcomm shares climbed 3.4% to $182.25 after announcing new products and an expanded automotive partnership with Google at CES 2026. The company launched its Snapdragon X2 Plus PC platform and detailed new tools for software-defined vehicles. The stock traded between $176.50 and $184.38 during the session. Investors await further design-win updates and the next quarterly report.
Coca-Cola stock slips in New York trade as investors rotate to tech; jobs data looms

Coca-Cola stock slips in New York trade as investors rotate to tech; jobs data looms

Coca-Cola shares slipped 0.1% to $67.87 Tuesday afternoon, following a 1.7% drop Monday and marking a fourth consecutive decline. The stock has lagged rivals as tech and healthcare gains lifted broader U.S. indexes. Investors are awaiting Friday’s U.S. jobs report and Coca-Cola’s upcoming earnings for 2026 guidance. No earnings date has been announced, but calendars suggest around Feb. 10.
6 January 2026
Adobe stock (ADBE) rises despite Jefferies downgrade as AI payoff comes under fresh scrutiny

Adobe stock (ADBE) rises despite Jefferies downgrade as AI payoff comes under fresh scrutiny

Adobe shares rose 0.8% to $334.19 Tuesday, rebounding despite Jefferies’ downgrade to “Hold” and a price target cut to $400. The move followed concerns over whether generative AI will drive new revenue or just defend market share. The stock remains closer to its 52-week low as investors await first-quarter earnings on March 12. Broader tech indexes also gained in afternoon trading.
Valero Energy stock slips as Venezuelan crude return talk meets shipping snags — what’s next for VLO?

Valero Energy stock slips as Venezuelan crude return talk meets shipping snags — what’s next for VLO?

Valero shares dropped 0.9% to $178.92 in New York after Monday’s rally on speculation the U.S. may allow more Venezuelan crude exports. Analysts say Gulf Coast refiners could process up to 1 million extra barrels per day if sanctions lift. Venezuela was loading crude only for Chevron on Tuesday, with other shipments stalled. Oil prices fell about 1% as traders weighed supply and policy moves.
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Stock Market Today

  • Altius Minerals Reports Earnings Rise, Lithium Royalty Acquisition Spurs Valuation Debate
    March 14, 2026, 8:12 PM EDT. Altius Minerals (TSX:ALS) posted a CA$298.63 million net income for 2025, boosted by its purchase of Lithium Royalty Corp. Despite a fresh CA$0.10 dividend, its share price fell 4.23% over the past month, contrasting with a 73.61% gain over a year. The stock trades at CA$43.05 against an average analyst target of CA$49.29. Analysts spot a 3.2% overvaluation, citing risks in key projects like Chapada and CAMI potentially delaying revenue growth. With CA$540 million liquidity to deploy, market watchers weigh Altius's future earnings prospects against short-term uncertainties. Investors should scrutinize three key rewards and risks before taking a position in this royalty-focused miner.
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