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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.

Barrick Mining stock price ticks up as gold steadies; U.S. jobs data and Feb. 5 results loom

Barrick Mining stock price ticks up as gold steadies; U.S. jobs data and Feb. 5 results loom

Barrick Mining shares rose 0.7% to $47.78 by 10:06 a.m. EST Friday as gold prices hovered near record highs. U.S. nonfarm payrolls increased by 50,000 in December, below forecasts, keeping attention on rates and the dollar. Barrick will report full-year and Q4 results on Feb. 5. Gold-backed ETFs saw $89 billion in inflows in 2025, lifting holdings to a record 4,025 tonnes.
9 January 2026
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Vistra stock jumps as Meta signs 20-year nuclear power deal for AI data centers

Vistra stock jumps as Meta signs 20-year nuclear power deal for AI data centers

Vistra shares jumped 14.4% to $172.26 after Meta announced 20-year deals to buy power from three Vistra nuclear plants for its U.S. data centers. The agreements cover over 2,600 megawatts from plants in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Meta did not disclose financial terms. Traders are watching for regulatory approvals and details on plant upgrades.
9 January 2026
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Meta stock ticks up as nuclear power deals aim to fuel AI data centers

Meta stock ticks up as nuclear power deals aim to fuel AI data centers

Meta shares rose 0.1% after announcing three nuclear power deals to supply its AI data centers. Vistra jumped 14.6% and Oklo gained 15.8% on news of long-term contracts and Meta’s funding for new reactors. The agreements could support up to 6.6 GW of clean energy by 2035. Investors are watching permitting timelines and Meta’s next earnings for capex details.
9 January 2026
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Palantir stock drifts in early trade as tariff ruling looms and rate bets shift (PLTR)

Palantir stock drifts in early trade as tariff ruling looms and rate bets shift (PLTR)

Palantir shares slipped 0.2% to $176.54 early Friday, following a 2.68% drop Thursday. Investors weighed weaker U.S. payroll data and an expected Supreme Court ruling on Trump-era tariffs. The stock has traded more like a tech high-flyer than a defense name, with volatility tied to interest rate and policy shifts. Palantir’s next earnings report is tentatively listed for Feb. 2, according to Wall Street Horizon.
9 January 2026
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Amazon stock dips as Amazon Pharmacy adds Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill, with $25 insured pricing

Amazon stock dips as Amazon Pharmacy adds Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill, with $25 insured pricing

Amazon Pharmacy began offering Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill nationwide, with insured customers paying as little as $25 per month and uninsured starting at $149. The oral weight-loss drug, approved by U.S. regulators in December, is available for delivery in all 50 states. Amazon shares fell 0.7% to $244.58 in early trading. Broader markets were little changed.
9 January 2026
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Nvidia stock slips on China H200 uncertainty — here’s what traders watch next

Nvidia stock slips on China H200 uncertainty — here’s what traders watch next

Nvidia shares fell 0.3% to $184.54 early Friday after reports of tougher terms and a temporary pause on H200 AI chip orders to China. Chinese customers must now pay in full upfront with no cancellations or refunds, sources told Reuters. Beijing has asked some firms to halt H200 orders and may require domestic AI chip purchases. Investors also digested weak U.S. jobs data and shifting rate expectations.
9 January 2026
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Tesla stock rises as Nvidia CES robotaxi deals put autonomy race back in focus

Tesla stock rises as Nvidia CES robotaxi deals put autonomy race back in focus

Tesla shares rose about 1% to $435.80 Friday morning, outperforming the Nasdaq-tracking ETF after CES announcements highlighted new self-driving partnerships and Nvidia’s expanded automotive AI platform. Investors are focused on Tesla’s January 28 earnings for updates on autonomy progress and robotaxi timelines.
9 January 2026
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Apple stock today: AAPL slips as Apple Card shifts to JPMorgan with earnings in view

Apple stock today: AAPL slips as Apple Card shifts to JPMorgan with earnings in view

Apple shares fell 0.5% to $259.04 early Friday after Apple and JPMorgan Chase announced Chase will take over as Apple Card issuer in a transition expected to last about 24 months. JPMorgan expects a $2.2 billion provision for credit losses tied to the deal. Investors await Apple’s Jan. 29 results for signals on holiday demand and services growth.
9 January 2026
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P&G stock rises after Crest toothpaste label deal in Texas puts PG back in focus

P&G stock rises after Crest toothpaste label deal in Texas puts PG back in focus

Procter & Gamble shares rose 2.5% to $141.53 after agreeing with Texas officials to change Crest children’s toothpaste packaging to clarify dosing. The rollout began Jan. 1, with P&G required to comply for five years. Piper Sandler started coverage at Neutral with a $150 target; TD Cowen cut its target to $150. Investors await Friday’s U.S. jobs report and P&G’s earnings on Jan. 22.
9 January 2026
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D-Wave Quantum stock slips as $550 million Quantum Circuits deal puts dilution in focus

D-Wave Quantum stock slips as $550 million Quantum Circuits deal puts dilution in focus

D-Wave Quantum shares fell 3.1% Thursday after announcing a $550 million cash-and-stock deal to acquire Quantum Circuits. The stock traded between $28.66 and $30.44 on volume of 38.7 million shares. The deal’s stock portion uses a 10-day VWAP with a collar between $22.30 and $39.03 per share. Closing is expected in late January, pending antitrust review and shareholder approval.
9 January 2026
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Why Qualcomm stock moved: Volkswagen’s 2027 chip plan and Samsung 2nm talks

Why Qualcomm stock moved: Volkswagen’s 2027 chip plan and Samsung 2nm talks

Qualcomm shares rose 0.9% to $181.87 Thursday after Volkswagen named it main chip supplier for a new software platform launching in 2027. The stock traded between $176.51 and $184.29. Qualcomm is also in talks with Samsung to manufacture chips using a two-nanometre process. Investors await Friday’s U.S. jobs report and Qualcomm’s Feb. 4 earnings.
9 January 2026
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UnitedHealth stock rises as lawmakers summon insurers; UNH earnings date now in focus

UnitedHealth stock rises as lawmakers summon insurers; UNH earnings date now in focus

U.S. House committees summoned UnitedHealth and four other insurers to testify on coverage affordability Jan. 22. UnitedHealth shares rose 1.5% to $346.85 after Wolfe Research raised its price target to $400. The company reports 2025 earnings and 2026 guidance Jan. 27. Senators also accused UnitedHealth of withholding documents in a nursing home care probe.
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  • Ross Stores Price Target Raised 17.32% to €198.38 Amid Mixed Institutional Moves
    April 11, 2026, 8:06 PM EDT. Ross Stores (XTRA:RSO) saw its average one-year price target increase by 17.32% to €198.38 per share from €169.09, reflecting analyst optimism. The target range spans €129.82 to €223.12. Despite fund ownership dropping by 36.73% in the last quarter, average portfolio weight in RSO rose 28.88%. Institutional holdings fell 13.43% to 291.39 million shares. Major investors showed varied activity: Bank of America slightly increased shares held to 9.78 million, while JPMorgan Chase cut holdings by over 32%. Primecap Management and Geode Capital boosted their allocations, signaling selective confidence amid fluctuating positions. This data highlights nuanced institutional sentiment driving Ross Stores stock dynamics ahead.

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India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

11 April 2026
Lockheed Martin said it is not in direct talks with India over the F-35, clarifying that any approach must go through official U.S. and Indian channels under the Foreign Military Sales process. Indian officials confirmed no formal discussions on acquiring the F-35 have begun. India recently approved a $40 billion military upgrade, including other fighter jets, while Lockheed’s F-21 remains in a separate competition.
Why SNOW Stock Is Falling Again: Snowflake Nears 52-Week Low as AI Worries Hit Software

Why SNOW Stock Is Falling Again: Snowflake Nears 52-Week Low as AI Worries Hit Software

11 April 2026
Snowflake shares fell 8.4% to $121.11 on Friday after an 11.7% drop Thursday, as investors sold off software stocks amid concerns over new AI tools from Anthropic and OpenAI. The stock now trades just above its 52-week low. The S&P 500 Software and Services Index is down 25.5% for the year. Snowflake reported fourth-quarter product revenue of $1.23 billion, up 30% from a year earlier.
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, 8:18 PM EDT Ross Stores Price Target Raised 17.32% to €198.38 Amid Mixed Institutional Moves April 11, 2026, 8:06 PM EDT. Ross Stores (XTRA:RSO) saw its average one-year price target increase by **17.32% to €198.38** per share from €169.09, reflecting analyst optimism. The target range spans €129.82 to €223.12. Despite fund ownership dropping by 36.73% in the last quarter, average portfolio weight in RSO rose 28.88%. Institutional holdings fell 13.43% to 291.39 million shares. Major investors showed varied activity: Bank of America slightly increased shares held to 9.78
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