Today: 14 March 2026
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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.

IBM stock slips below $300 as Wall Street braces for jobs data and Big Blue earnings

IBM stock slips below $300 as Wall Street braces for jobs data and Big Blue earnings

IBM shares closed down 1.6% at $291.50 Friday, falling below $300 after touching $289.00 intraday. The move comes ahead of key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week and IBM’s preliminary fourth-quarter earnings set for Jan. 28. Directors Michael Miebach and Peter R. Voser deferred fees into stock units, according to SEC filings. IBM sits about 10% below its 52-week high of $324.90.
5 January 2026
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Nike (NKE) stock heads into Monday: CEO’s $1 million buy, key levels, and the next catalyst

Nike (NKE) stock heads into Monday: CEO’s $1 million buy, key levels, and the next catalyst

Nike closed down 0.7% at $63.28 Friday, giving back gains from a late-December rally sparked by CEO Elliott Hill’s purchase of 16,388 shares at $61.10. The stock has traded between $57 and $64 since Dec. 23. Investors are watching upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data, as well as Nike’s March 19 earnings. Nike’s last report showed weak direct-to-consumer sales and a 16% revenue drop in Greater China.
5 January 2026
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Caterpillar stock jumps toward $600 as 2026 begins — what to watch next for CAT sharesNEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 18:56 ET — Market closed

Caterpillar stock jumps toward $600 as 2026 begins — what to watch next for CAT sharesNEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 18:56 ET — Market closed

Caterpillar shares rose 4.4% to close at $598.41 Friday, just below $600 after touching $599.60 intraday. Wolfe Research raised its price target for the stock to $670. U.S. stocks snapped a four-day losing streak, with Caterpillar among the top Dow performers. The company reports earnings Jan. 29, with analysts expecting $4.52 per share.
5 January 2026
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Carvana stock tumbles on insider sale notices; what traders watch next week

Carvana stock tumbles on insider sale notices; what traders watch next week

Carvana shares fell 5.16% to $400.25 Friday after SEC filings showed proposed insider sales by CFO Mark Jenkins and a related trust totaling 22,750 shares. The drop extended a five-session slide, with the stock losing about 9% since Dec. 26. The filings referenced Rule 10b5-1 trading plans and covered less than 0.02% of shares outstanding. Carvana declined as the S&P 500 rose 0.19%.
5 January 2026
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Exxon Mobil stock (XOM) in focus as U.S. presses oil majors on Venezuela ahead of Monday open

Exxon Mobil stock (XOM) in focus as U.S. presses oil majors on Venezuela ahead of Monday open

U.S. officials have pressed oil executives to reinvest in Venezuela to reclaim expropriated assets, sources said. Crude markets face volatility after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Maduro and maintained an export embargo. Exxon shares rose 1.9% Friday, while oil prices slipped, with Brent closing at $60.75 a barrel. OPEC+ confirmed a pause in output hikes through March, setting its next meeting for Feb. 1.
5 January 2026
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BitMine (BMNR) stock jumps 15% as Tom Lee pushes 50 billion share cap ahead of Jan. 14 vote

BitMine (BMNR) stock jumps 15% as Tom Lee pushes 50 billion share cap ahead of Jan. 14 vote

BitMine Immersion Technologies shares jumped 14.9% to $31.19 Friday after the company urged investors to approve raising its authorized shares to 50 billion. The shareholder vote deadline is Jan. 14, with the annual meeting set for Jan. 15 in Las Vegas. About 58 million shares traded, with the stock hitting $31.50 intraday. Traders are watching ether’s price and upcoming U.S. economic data for further moves.
5 January 2026
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Coinbase stock jumps on CEO’s 2026 “everything exchange” roadmap — what to watch next

Coinbase stock jumps on CEO’s 2026 “everything exchange” roadmap — what to watch next

Coinbase shares rose 4.6% to $236.53 Friday after CEO Brian Armstrong announced a 2026 plan to expand into equities, commodities, and derivatives. Bitcoin traded near $91,440 on Sunday, keeping crypto stocks in focus. Traders are watching for Coinbase’s next earnings report, expected Feb. 19, and upcoming U.S. economic data. The S&P 500 closed up 0.2%.
5 January 2026
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Costco stock drifts near 52-week low ahead of December sales report — here’s what matters next

Costco stock drifts near 52-week low ahead of December sales report — here’s what matters next

Costco shares closed Friday down 0.9% at $854.50, near a 52-week low ahead of December sales results due Jan. 7. Analyst Joseph Feldman expects December comparable sales growth to slow to 2.2% from 7.4% last year. The stock remains below key technical levels and lags the broader market. Gasoline prices and currency shifts are expected to impact reported figures.
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Stock Market Today

  • iSAM Funds UK Ltd Buys 49,867 Shares of Southern Company in Q3
    March 14, 2026, 10:01 AM EDT. iSAM Funds UK Ltd acquired 49,867 shares of Southern Company (NYSE:SO) in the third quarter, investing approximately $4.7 million. This position represents about 1% of iSAM's portfolio, ranking Southern as its 9th largest holding. Other institutional investors, including Gladstone Institutional Advisory and Venturi Wealth Management, also increased their stakes slightly. Southern Company, a major utilities provider, has 64.1% of its stock owned by hedge funds and institutional investors. Analyst opinions vary, with six recommending Buy, twelve Hold, and one Sell. Price targets range from $93 to $112, reflecting mixed sentiment amid recent upgrades and downgrades by firms including Morgan Stanley, TD Cowen, and JPMorgan Chase.
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