Khadija Saeed

A dedicated markets reporter, she covers stocks, macroeconomics, and major business developments with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.

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

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 16:37 EST — The market is closed. On Friday, Bernstein lifted its price target for Intuitive Surgical from $700 to $740, maintaining an Outperform rating. The move signals strong confidence as healthcare investors brace for a hectic period. (TipRanks) Intuitive Surgical shares ended Friday up 0.2%, closing at $586.24. During the day, the stock fluctuated…
AppLovin (APP) stock jumps 5% into next week as Wells Fargo lifts target and CPI looms

AppLovin (APP) stock jumps 5% into next week as Wells Fargo lifts target and CPI looms

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 16:27 EST — Market closed AppLovin shares jumped roughly 5% in the last session, closing Friday around $647.72 after moving between about $612 and $650. The rebound is significant since the stock is caught between two forces: ad demand trends and shifts in interest-rate expectations. Inflation figures due next week could shake Treasury yields, which…
Abbott Laboratories stock drifts into earnings after Canada widens Libre 3 Plus coverage

Abbott Laboratories stock drifts into earnings after Canada widens Libre 3 Plus coverage

New York, January 10, 2026, 16:02 EST — Market closed Abbott Laboratories (ABT) said its FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus glucose sensor is now publicly funded across every province in Canada. The stock ended down 0.2% at $125.92 on Friday. (Nasdaq) The update lands with investors turning back to Abbott’s diabetes-device franchise heading into fourth-quarter results later this month. Abbott said…
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

NEW YORK, Jan 10, 2026, 16:18 EST — Market closed McDonald’s Corp shares slipped 0.5% on Friday to $307.32, after trading between $304.62 and $309.48. Truist Securities raised its price target — an analyst estimate of where the stock could trade — to $356 from $350 and kept a buy rating, flagging “temporary tailwinds” from tax refunds and weather even…
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

NEW YORK, Jan 10, 2026, 16:23 ET — Market closed. Citigroup shares are poised for attention when U.S. markets resume trading after President Donald Trump proposed a one-year 10% cap on credit-card interest rates. If the idea catches on, it could squeeze profits at leading card issuers. (Reuters) The proposal focuses on annual percentage rates (APRs), the interest applied to…
Shopify stock slips as Microsoft rolls out Copilot Checkout and analysts raise targets

Shopify stock slips as Microsoft rolls out Copilot Checkout and analysts raise targets

NEW YORK, Jan 10, 2026, 16:20 (ET) — Market closed Shopify Inc. shares dipped 2.3% to close at $164.48 on Friday, dropping despite U.S. stocks finishing the week strong. The stock has resurfaced on trader radars following two headlines Thursday linked to what analysts describe as “agentic commerce”—AI-powered shopping that helps consumers discover and purchase products with fewer clicks. Why…
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

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 16:08 EST — Market closed Applied Materials Inc shares jumped 6.94% on Friday, closing at $301.18 and pushing the chip-equipment maker back above the $300 level heading into the new week. The rally put the stock near the top end of its recent trading range. (MarketWatch) Chip stocks spearheaded a wider rally following a weaker…
T-Mobile stock clears $200 again as $2 billion bond deal and FCC fine case land in focus

T-Mobile stock clears $200 again as $2 billion bond deal and FCC fine case land in focus

NEW YORK, Jan 10, 2026, 15:54 ET — Market closed T-Mobile US, Inc. shares climbed on Friday, buoyed by a strong market, reclaiming the $200 mark. The stock ended up 1.34% at $200.56, even as Verizon and AT&T slipped. Investors are grappling with two key factors that can abruptly shift telecom stocks, often seen as slow movers: financing costs and…
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

SHANGHAI, Jan 11, 2026, 04:58 GMT+8 — Market closed China Mobile Limited’s Class A shares (600941.SS) closed flat at 100.12 yuan on Friday, lagging behind the Shanghai Composite, which gained 0.92%. (SSE) The split is crucial at the moment as telecom stocks in China have been behaving like defensive income assets. Yet, fresh macro data is shaking up rate expectations.…
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

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 15:53 EST — The market has closed. Thermo Fisher Scientific is set to wind down its Weaverville-area facility in western North Carolina, according to a WARN notice filed with the state. The document reveals permanent layoffs starting as early as Dec. 31, 2026, with the eventual closure slated for late 2027. The company plans to…
Siemens stock set for Monday focus after AI data-centre power pilot, Fitch ratings notice

Siemens stock set for Monday focus after AI data-centre power pilot, Fitch ratings notice

FRANKFURT, Jan 10, 2026, 21:41 CET — The market has closed. Shares of Siemens Aktiengesellschaft ended Friday in Frankfurt up 0.95%, closing at 254.20 euros. (Investing) That holds the stock close to a recent peak following a strong start to the year for German blue chips. Siemens operates in a segment sensitive to rate expectations and the industrial cycle, yet…
Reliance stock set for Monday spotlight as Jio IPO talk collides with Q3 results countdown

Reliance stock set for Monday spotlight as Jio IPO talk collides with Q3 results countdown

Mumbai, Jan 11, 2026, 02:27 IST — Market closed Shares of Reliance Industries are likely to draw focus when Indian markets open Monday after a Reuters report said its telecom division, Jio Platforms, is planning an IPO this year. The deal would see Jio sell a 2.5% stake in the company. (Reuters) Reliance shares edged up 0.34% on Friday, finishing…
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Stock Market Today

  • Indian Stock Market Dips on February 5, Global Cues Weigh on Sentiment
    February 5, 2026, 6:58 AM EST. Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell on Thursday, snapping a three-day winning streak amid weak global market cues. The BSE Sensex dropped 503.76 points to 83,313.93, while NSE Nifty declined 133.20 points to 25,642.80. Top gainers included Trent (2.96%) and Tata Steel (1.13%), while Hindalco (-3.01%) and Eternal (-2.49%) led the losers. Asian markets mostly declined with South Korea's Kospi down nearly 4%. Indian markets saw profit booking after optimism surrounding the US-India trade deal. Experts cite global tech sell-offs and US-Iran tensions fueling risk aversion. Investors now await the Reserve Bank of India's policy meet for direction. Foreign institutional investors showed modest buying interest, purchasing shares worth Rs 29.79 crore the prior day.
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