Khadija Saeed

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

Hawaiian Electric stock jumps 8% into the weekend — here’s what matters before HE trades again

Hawaiian Electric stock jumps 8% into the weekend — here’s what matters before HE trades again

Hawaiian Electric Industries shares surged 8.1% Friday, closing at $14.77 after trading between $13.64 and $15.05 on heavy volume. The move followed a weaker U.S. jobs report and falling Treasury yields, which lifted utilities broadly. The Hawaii Supreme Court will hear a key case involving the company and insurers on Jan. 27. Hawaiian Electric recently agreed to a $47.75 million shareholder settlement over wildfire-related claims.
12 January 2026
Oklo stock: Meta nuclear deal lifts OKLO — what to watch before Monday’s open

Oklo stock: Meta nuclear deal lifts OKLO — what to watch before Monday’s open

Oklo shares jumped 7.9% Friday after announcing a deal with Meta to supply nuclear power to its Ohio project, with Meta able to prepay for electricity and fund early work. The stock briefly surged 18% before closing at $105.31. Insider filings showed CEO Jacob DeWitte and COO Caroline Cochran sold shares under pre-arranged plans as the price climbed. Financial terms of Meta’s prepayment were not disclosed.
Warby Parker stock (WRBY) in focus after co-CEOs’ share sales hit SEC filings

Warby Parker stock (WRBY) in focus after co-CEOs’ share sales hit SEC filings

Warby Parker co-CEOs David Gilboa and Neil Blumenthal sold shares this week through pre-arranged trading plans, according to late Friday SEC filings. WRBY closed at $28.30, up 0.07% for the day and about 25% above its early 2026 price. The sales come as the company pursues a smart eyewear partnership with Google. Investors await further insider filings and the next earnings announcement.
12 January 2026
NIO stock slips to $4.64 — what to watch before Monday’s open and a key U.S. inflation print

NIO stock slips to $4.64 — what to watch before Monday’s open and a key U.S. inflation print

NIO’s U.S.-listed shares fell 1.9% to $4.64 Friday, closing out a week marked by the company’s 1,000,000th vehicle milestone. The stock sits 42% below its October peak as traders await U.S. inflation data next week. NIO delivered a record 48,135 vehicles in December and plans further overseas expansion in 2026. Friday’s trading volume was 38 million shares, below the 50-day average.
12 January 2026
Bloom Energy stock rallies after AEP’s $2.65 billion fuel-cell order — what to watch before Monday

Bloom Energy stock rallies after AEP’s $2.65 billion fuel-cell order — what to watch before Monday

Bloom Energy shares jumped 10% to close at $134.07 Friday after American Electric Power announced a $2.65 billion deal for Bloom’s fuel cells in a Wyoming project. The agreement includes a 20-year contract with an unnamed buyer, pending conditions expected to clear by Q2 2026. Traders await more details on the end-customer and delivery timeline as the new week begins.
CG Oncology stock (CGON) jumps 29% on faster Phase 3 timeline — what to watch next week

CG Oncology stock (CGON) jumps 29% on faster Phase 3 timeline — what to watch next week

CG Oncology shares surged 29.3% to $54.20 after the company moved up its Phase 3 PIVOT-006 trial timeline, now expecting topline results in early 2026. Trading volume reached 7 million shares. Analysts raised price targets following the update and ahead of the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference. The trial enrolls over 360 bladder cancer patients and measures recurrence-free survival.
TVA’s $3 million UT nuclear endowment puts Knoxville’s reactor talent race on display

TVA’s $3 million UT nuclear endowment puts Knoxville’s reactor talent race on display

The Tennessee Valley Authority has committed $3 million to endow a chair in the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s nuclear engineering department, officials confirmed Sunday. The endowment aims to attract faculty and support research as TVA pursues small modular reactors at its Clinch River site. UT named Brian Wirth as the first chairholder. TVA’s nuclear plants currently supply about 42% of its power.
12 January 2026

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No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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