Khadija Saeed

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

Citigroup stock slides after-hours on reported job cuts as credit-card rate cap looms

Citigroup stock slides after-hours on reported job cuts as credit-card rate cap looms

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 18:10 EST — After-hours Citigroup Inc (NYSE: C) shares fell 3% to $117.70 in after-hours trading Monday after Reuters reported the bank plans to cut roughly 1,000 jobs this week. Citi didn’t confirm the figure but restated it plans to keep trimming its workforce through 2026. The bank is targeting a total reduction of 20,000 employees by year-end under an earlier announced strategy. A spokesperson said, “These changes reflect adjustments we’re making to ensure our staffing levels, locations and expertise align with current business needs.” (Reuters) The report came as political risks for consumer lenders
Lam Research stock rises after-hours as Susquehanna lifts target to $250

Lam Research stock rises after-hours as Susquehanna lifts target to $250

New York, January 12, 2026, 17:54 EST — After hours Lam Research Corp (LRCX) shares climbed 0.9% to $220.40 in after-hours trading Monday, after fluctuating between $213.90 and $222.57 during the session. Susquehanna analyst Mehdi Hosseini raised his price target on the chip-equipment maker from $200 to $250, maintaining a Positive rating. He noted that wafer-fab equipment trends “remain strong.” (TipRanks) The note matters because investors are weighing if the next wave of chip spending reflects genuine demand or merely a catch-up cycle. Lam has a front-row seat, right by the cash register, when customers ramp up new capacity. That’s
American Express stock sinks after Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap idea — what AXP investors watch next

American Express stock sinks after Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap idea — what AXP investors watch next

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 17:50 ET — Trading after hours. American Express shares fell 4.3% in after-hours trading Monday, following President Donald Trump’s call for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10%. The stock last changed hands at $359.59, down $16.10 from its previous close, after dipping as low as $355.50 earlier in the session. (Reuters) The concern is straightforward: card lenders earn big when users carry balances, and a strict cap would quickly crush those profits. The selloff dragged down the entire credit sector, with Synchrony Financial, Bread Financial, and Capital One sliding 8% to
Bank of America stock falls on Trump credit-card rate cap talk as CPI, earnings near

Bank of America stock falls on Trump credit-card rate cap talk as CPI, earnings near

New York, January 12, 2026, 17:49 EST — After-hours Shares of Bank of America Corp fell Monday, dragged down by President Donald Trump’s effort to limit credit card interest rates. BAC dipped about 1.2% to $55.19 in after-hours trading, after earlier touching a low of $54.15. Trading volume hit roughly 45.8 million shares for the day. Credit cards generate strong profits for big lenders, but a cap could wipe out a revenue stream investors count on. The debate is intensifying ahead of a heavy slate of bank earnings on Wall Street. Financials took a hit while the broader market eked
Eli Lilly stock moves after-hours on fast-track weight-loss pill talk and Nvidia AI lab deal

Eli Lilly stock moves after-hours on fast-track weight-loss pill talk and Nvidia AI lab deal

New York, January 12, 2026, 5:46 PM EST — After-hours Eli Lilly stock rose about 1.6% in after-hours trading on Monday, last at $1,081, after a top research executive said the drugmaker expects to have enough supply to launch its experimental weight-loss pill orforglipron in “many, many countries” as it nears a U.S. regulatory decision. (Reuters) The comments matter now because investors have been treating the obesity drug market as the main driver of Lilly’s revenue momentum — and pills could pull in patients who avoid injections or lack insurance coverage. Pills also shift the fight with Novo Nordisk from
IREN stock jumps after Bernstein tags it a top AI pick as bitcoin holds near $91,000

IREN stock jumps after Bernstein tags it a top AI pick as bitcoin holds near $91,000

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 17:41 EST — After-hours IREN Limited (IREN) shares climbed 9.3% Monday, holding close to a 9% gain after hours. Bitcoin stayed near $91,216. Meanwhile, Marathon Digital, Riot Platforms, and CleanSpark gained between 2.9% and 7.4%. IREN’s stock fluctuated between $45.85 and $51.62 on about 53 million shares traded. This shift is significant since IREN straddles two hot trades: bitcoin mining and leased AI computing power. As a result, the stock tends to twitch sharply with bitcoin’s swings or whenever worries about interest rates resurface. The story around “miners” is shifting fast. Investors are moving away
AppLovin stock gains after the close as investors turn to Feb. 11 earnings test

AppLovin stock gains after the close as investors turn to Feb. 11 earnings test

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 17:46 ET — After-hours AppLovin Corp shares climbed 1.7% to $658.65 during Monday’s regular session, then held steady in after-hours trading. The stock traded between $625.47 and $663.86. The move is significant as the market continues to reward risk despite political headwinds. On Monday, the S&P 500 and Dow hit record highs, boosted by tech stocks that offset losses in financials after President Donald Trump proposed capping credit-card interest rates. (Reuters) AppLovin is gearing up for its next major catalyst, with trading likely to react. The company announced it will release its fourth-quarter and full-year
Netflix stock barely budges after hours as Paramount sues over Warner Bros deal

Netflix stock barely budges after hours as Paramount sues over Warner Bros deal

New York, January 12, 2026, 17:25 EST — After-hours Netflix (NFLX) shares dipped slightly in after-hours trading Monday following a lawsuit from Paramount Skydance against Warner Bros Discovery. Paramount wants more details on WBD’s Netflix deal and plans to seek board seats to block it. The stock last traded at $89.41, down 0.03%, with roughly 35.8 million shares changing hands during regular hours. (Reuters) This move injects new uncertainty into a deal that could transform Netflix’s content lineup and cost structure, while also raising fresh doubts over price, timing, and the risk of closing. The timing couldn’t be more crucial
Strategy stock jumps after-hours as MSTR buys $1.25 billion of bitcoin again — what investors watch next

Strategy stock jumps after-hours as MSTR buys $1.25 billion of bitcoin again — what investors watch next

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 17:31 EST — After-hours Strategy Inc (MSTR) climbed in after-hours Monday following its announcement of an additional $1.25 billion bitcoin acquisition, financed through fresh share issuance. The filing arrives amid a sensitive period for the stock. Strategy has emerged as one of the market’s largest “bitcoin proxy” plays — letting investors bet on the token via an equity that often moves more sharply than bitcoin itself. It also shifts focus onto funding. The strategy hinges on accessing capital markets, including at-the-market offerings — which allow a company to sell shares at current market prices —
Costco stock rises as insider sale filing hits tape; key company dates ahead for COST

Costco stock rises as insider sale filing hits tape; key company dates ahead for COST

New York, January 12, 2026, 17:35 ET — After-hours trading Shares of Costco Wholesale Corp climbed nearly 2% on Monday, then held steady after hours following a regulatory filing revealing a senior executive’s stock sale. The disclosure arrives as Costco’s stock regains momentum following a strong start to the year, though it remains jittery over signs of slowing growth. The company’s high valuation leaves scant margin for any dip in performance. Investors face a familiar dilemma: consistent traffic and membership fees on one hand, versus a stock that can react harshly to even minor setbacks on the other. Costco led
CoreWeave stock (CRWV) jumps after CEO swats away Nvidia “circular financing” talk

CoreWeave stock (CRWV) jumps after CEO swats away Nvidia “circular financing” talk

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 17:20 ET — After-hours Shares of CoreWeave surged Monday, holding near their highs after the bell. The jump followed comments from CEO Michael Intrator, who doubled down on the company’s business model, catching investors’ interest. The spark matters because the stock has become a proxy for a larger question: is renting out GPU capacity still profitable given the fast pace of hardware upgrades and the pressure from heavy debt loads? GPUs—the graphics chips—do most of the grunt work in AI model training and operation. CoreWeave has come under fire for “circular financing”—a setup where a
JPMorgan stock slides after Trump credit-card rate cap call; earnings and CPI due Tuesday

JPMorgan stock slides after Trump credit-card rate cap call; earnings and CPI due Tuesday

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 17:17 EST — After-hours Shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co slipped Monday following President Donald Trump’s call for a one-year 10% cap on credit-card interest rates starting Jan. 20, stirring fears over a crucial revenue stream for major banks. JPM fell 1.5% in after-hours, closing at $324.49 after hitting a low of $317.34 during the day. Bank of America dropped 1.6%, while Citigroup slid 3.7% in early trade. UBS analysts noted that such a cap would require “an Act of Congress” to become reality. (Reuters) The news hit just before JPMorgan’s fourth-quarter earnings, due at

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Exxon Mobil stock price just tagged a new high — what could move XOM when markets reopen

Exxon Mobil stock price just tagged a new high — what could move XOM when markets reopen

7 February 2026
New York, Feb 7, 2026, 05:50 EST — Market closed. Exxon Mobil shares ended Friday up 2.03% at $149.05, notching a fresh 52-week high as energy stocks tracked a broad U.S. equity rally into the weekend. (MarketWatch) The setup for next week looks less tidy. Oil has been swinging on U.S.-Iran headlines, and that tends to spill straight into big integrated names like Exxon. Brent settled at $68.05 a barrel on Friday while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the U.S. benchmark, finished at $63.55. “We keep going back and forth on this Iran situation,” said John Kilduff, a partner at
Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

7 February 2026
Corning shares jumped 8.3% to a record $122.16 Friday, gaining 11% over two sessions amid strong demand for AI infrastructure stocks. The move follows a $6 billion optical fiber deal with Meta and upgraded company forecasts. Shares traded as high as $122.56 and rose 0.6% after hours. COO Avery Nelson sold 1,894 shares for tax withholding, retaining 66,050.
PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

7 February 2026
PepsiCo priced €2.5 billion in euro notes across four maturities, with settlement set for Feb. 11, according to an SEC filing. The company plans to use proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repaying commercial paper. Shares closed at $170.49 Friday, up 1.8%. PepsiCo is also cutting U.S. snack prices by up to 15% after consumer pushback.
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