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.

Do We Need More Pylons? Countryfile reignites Britain’s grid upgrade fight as protests grow

Do We Need More Pylons? Countryfile reignites Britain’s grid upgrade fight as protests grow

BBC “Countryfile” presenter John Craven warned Friday that Britain may need thousands more electricity pylons as grid operators expand transmission for renewables. Campaigners are protesting routes in regions like East Anglia and the Scottish Highlands, urging cables be buried or moved offshore. National Grid and SSEN Transmission are advancing major projects despite local opposition.
4 January 2026
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SaskPower warns of Sunday shutdown after widespread outages hit southwest Saskatchewan

SaskPower warns of Sunday shutdown after widespread outages hit southwest Saskatchewan

SaskPower will cut power from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday in parts of southwest Saskatchewan for emergency pole repairs, affecting customers west of Highway 37. The planned outage follows several unplanned outages Saturday in areas including Cadillac, Ponteix, and Wymark. Crews restored power by Saturday evening, but the utility has not disclosed the cause. SaskPower says outage details and updates are posted online and through its app.
4 January 2026
Why Cork Airport is drawing more long-haul travellers this Christmas

Why Cork Airport is drawing more long-haul travellers this Christmas

Cork Airport reported a 7% rise in passenger traffic over the Christmas period, with 164,000 travelers expected during the festive season. The airport surpassed three million passengers in 2025 nearly two months ahead of last year. Cork relies on connections via European hubs rather than direct long-haul flights. A €200 million upgrade is underway to expand security and lounge areas.
4 January 2026
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Marvell stock jumps 5% as CES 2026 CEO chat nears — what MRVL investors watch next

Marvell stock jumps 5% as CES 2026 CEO chat nears — what MRVL investors watch next

Marvell shares jumped 5.2% to $89.39 Friday, trading 15 million shares. CEO Matt Murphy will speak at a J.P. Morgan CES event on Jan. 6, with investors watching for data-center demand updates. The stock remains down about 25% over the past year but closed above its 50-day moving average. Marvell plans CES product demos and its next dividend has a Jan. 9 record date.
4 January 2026
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D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock jumps 7.6%: CES 2026 spotlight and what to watch next

D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock jumps 7.6%: CES 2026 spotlight and what to watch next

D-Wave Quantum Inc. shares closed up 7.6% at $28.13 Friday after heavy trading, with nearly 48.2 million shares exchanged. The company plans to demo its technology at CES 2026 in Las Vegas next week and will hold its annual Qubits conference Jan. 27-28 in Florida. Peers IonQ, Rigetti, and Quantum Computing Inc. also rose. Markets reopen Monday with traders eyeing whether QBTS can hold its gains.
4 January 2026
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Healthcare stock Ironwood jumps 27% on Linzess price cut and 2026 profit outlook

Healthcare stock Ironwood jumps 27% on Linzess price cut and 2026 profit outlook

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals shares jumped 26.7% Friday to $4.27 after the company issued 2026 guidance, forecasting total revenue of $450 million to $475 million and adjusted EBITDA above $300 million. The company expects 2026 Linzess U.S. net sales of $1.125 billion to $1.175 billion after lowering the drug’s list price on Jan. 1. Investors await a fourth-quarter update on the apraglutide Phase 3 trial and strategic review.
4 January 2026
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Why basic materials stocks are back in play after XLB’s New Year rally

Why basic materials stocks are back in play after XLB’s New Year rally

The Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) rose 1.7% to $46.12 Friday, closing near its 52-week high as gold held around $4,300 an ounce. Capstone Copper reported a strike at its Mantoverde mine in Chile, with output expected at up to 30%. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week could influence rate-cut expectations. U.S. stocks ended mixed as Treasury yields and the dollar firmed.
4 January 2026
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Nvidia stock heads into CES week after insider sale filing puts NVDA back in focus

Nvidia stock heads into CES week after insider sale filing puts NVDA back in focus

Nvidia shares rose 1.2% to $188.85 Friday after a filing showed officer Donald F. Robertson Jr. plans to sell up to 80,000 shares, worth about $14.9 million, under a prearranged plan. Traders are watching CEO Jensen Huang’s CES appearance Monday and upcoming U.S. economic data. Chip stocks broadly outperformed. Markets reopen Monday with key reports due later in the week.
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Stock Market Today

  • USA Rare Earth Shares Surge 11.5% Amid Strategic Acquisition and Leadership Hires
    March 14, 2026, 8:12 AM EDT. USA Rare Earth shares rose 11.5% this week, outperforming the broader market despite a declining S&P 500. The company announced it will acquire the remaining 18.6% stake in the Round Top rare earth deposit from Texas Mineral Resources for about $73 million in stock. This deal reduces uncertainty around funding for Round Top's commercial development, scheduled to start in 2028 after magnet production begins in 2026. Additionally, USA Rare Earth appointed Gregory Bowman as Chief Global Policy Officer, leveraging his defense and government strategy experience to bolster ties with the U.S. Department of Defense. These moves position the company strongly in the critical heavy rare earth element sector, important for defense applications and federal support under the CHIPS Act.
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