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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.

Gold price dips, gold stocks slide as Newmont and GDX track bullion lower before U.S. jobs data

Gold price dips, gold stocks slide as Newmont and GDX track bullion lower before U.S. jobs data

Gold-linked stocks dropped in early New York trading Thursday as spot gold fell 0.5% to $4,432.94 an ounce by 9:39 a.m. ET. Newmont slid 2.9% and VanEck Gold Miners ETF lost 2.3% as traders cut exposure ahead of Friday’s U.S. jobs report. The dollar firmed, weighing on metals. HSBC trimmed its 2026 gold forecast but still sees a possible $5,000 peak.
8 January 2026
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Nvidia stock slips as China buyers face “pay upfront” rule for H200 AI chips

Nvidia stock slips as China buyers face “pay upfront” rule for H200 AI chips

Nvidia shares dropped 1.6% to $186.03 after sources said the company now requires full upfront payment from Chinese buyers of its H200 AI chip, with no cancellations or refunds allowed. Beijing has asked some Chinese firms to pause H200 orders while it weighs new rules, and U.S. export licenses remain pending. The stock traded between $184.73 and $190.28 during the session. Nvidia’s Q4 results are due Feb. 25.
8 January 2026
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Intel stock slides after 18A ‘Panther Lake’ rally — Jan. 22 earnings is the next test

Intel stock slides after 18A ‘Panther Lake’ rally — Jan. 22 earnings is the next test

Intel shares dropped 1.6% to $41.95 Thursday morning, reversing gains after the company began shipping its first 18A chips under the Core Ultra Series 3 brand. The move follows a “buy” upgrade from Melius Research. Investors await Intel’s Jan. 22 earnings call for updates on PC demand and manufacturing costs. Broader markets traded cautiously after U.S. jobless claims rose to 208,000.
8 January 2026
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XRP price stock slides near $2 after first ETF outflows as U.S. jobs report nears

XRP price stock slides near $2 after first ETF outflows as U.S. jobs report nears

XRP dropped 5% to $2.09 Thursday, with $41 million in net outflows from U.S.-listed spot XRP ETFs on Wednesday, the first since their November debut, according to SoSoValue. Bitcoin fell 2% to near $90,500 and ether slid 4% as U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $486 million in outflows, Barron’s reported. Trading volume for XRP reached $4.6 billion in 24 hours, CoinMarketCap said.
8 January 2026
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Dow Jones Today: Dow steadies near record highs as jobs report looms and Trump defense talk jolts stocks

Dow Jones Today: Dow steadies near record highs as jobs report looms and Trump defense talk jolts stocks

The Dow rose 129 points, or 0.3%, to 49,124.87 by mid-morning Thursday, recovering after a sharp drop Wednesday. Weekly jobless claims increased to 208,000, while defense stocks climbed after Donald Trump called for a $1.5 trillion military budget. Investors await Friday’s U.S. jobs report for clues on Federal Reserve rate moves.
8 January 2026
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Palantir stock steadies after Truist’s $223 call as investors eye next catalyst

Palantir stock steadies after Truist’s $223 call as investors eye next catalyst

Palantir Technologies shares rose 0.1% to $181.81 after Truist Securities initiated coverage with a buy rating and $223 price target, citing demand for generative AI. Chief Revenue Officer Ryan D. Taylor sold 12,000 shares on Jan. 2, according to a Form 4 filing. Palantir reports earnings Feb. 2. Defense stocks surged after Donald Trump called for a $1.5 trillion U.S. military budget for 2027.
8 January 2026
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Lockheed Martin stock jumps on Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense budget push — buyback ban still in play

Lockheed Martin stock jumps on Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense budget push — buyback ban still in play

Lockheed Martin shares jumped 7.4% to $533.71 Thursday after President Donald Trump proposed a $1.5 trillion 2027 U.S. military budget and ordered a halt to dividends and buybacks at defense contractors. Northrop Grumman and RTX also rose. Trump’s order directs the Pentagon to identify underperforming contractors and the SEC to consider new rules. Lockheed reports earnings Jan. 29.
8 January 2026
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Amazon stock today: AMZN ticks up as AWS self-driving deal and GPU pricing come into focus

Amazon stock today: AMZN ticks up as AWS self-driving deal and GPU pricing come into focus

Amazon shares rose 0.3% to $241.56 in early Thursday trading after AWS expanded its autonomous-driving partnership with Germany’s Aumovio. AWS also raised prices for some reserved GPU capacity by about 15%. Investors are watching for signs of steady AI spending and post-holiday e-commerce demand ahead of Friday’s U.S. jobs report.
8 January 2026
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Apple stock slips today as Apple Card shifts to JPMorgan, payrolls and earnings loom

Apple stock slips today as Apple Card shifts to JPMorgan, payrolls and earnings loom

Apple shares fell 0.8% to $260.33 in early Thursday trading after Alphabet surpassed its market value for the first time since 2019. Apple and JPMorgan said Chase will take over as Apple Card issuer in about 24 months, pending regulatory approval. Goldman expects the deal to add 46 cents per share to its Q4 2025 earnings. Investors await Friday’s U.S. jobs report and Apple’s Jan. 29 earnings call.
8 January 2026
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Nvidia stock rises on China H200 upfront-payment squeeze as traders eye approvals and earnings

Nvidia stock rises on China H200 upfront-payment squeeze as traders eye approvals and earnings

Nvidia shares rose about 1% early Thursday after Reuters reported the company now requires full upfront payment from Chinese buyers of its H200 AI chips. The move comes as Nvidia awaits export licenses amid strong demand from China. Investors are watching for new orders and the company’s Feb. 25 results. Separately, Nvidia executive Ajay K. Puri filed to sell up to 200,000 shares.
8 January 2026
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DBS Smashes S$58, OCBC Tops S$20: Singapore Bank Stocks Hit Records as Dividend Hunt Intensifies

DBS Smashes S$58, OCBC Tops S$20: Singapore Bank Stocks Hit Records as Dividend Hunt Intensifies

DBS shares closed at a record S$58.40 after hitting S$58.80, while OCBC touched S$20.25 before easing to S$20.06, driving Singapore’s STI to another high. Dividend yields near 5% have kept buyers active despite stretched valuations. DBS is up over 30% in 12 months; OCBC has gained 19%. Analysts warn earnings pressure could test dividend payouts if credit costs rise.
8 January 2026
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ServiceNow (NOW) stock rises as Jan. 28 earnings date set — key levels and risks to watch

ServiceNow (NOW) stock rises as Jan. 28 earnings date set — key levels and risks to watch

ServiceNow shares closed up 1.4% at $150.90 Wednesday, marking a third straight gain despite lighter-than-average trading volume. The company will report fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results after markets close on Jan. 28. Shares remain well below their 50- and 200-day moving averages. Investors await updates on the $7.75 billion Armis acquisition and subscription revenue outlook.
8 January 2026
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Danaher stock slips as analysts lift targets ahead of JPM Healthcare Conference, earnings

Danaher stock slips as analysts lift targets ahead of JPM Healthcare Conference, earnings

Danaher shares closed down 0.42% at $235.60 Wednesday, then edged up 0.16% after hours. CEO Rainer Blair will present at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Jan. 13, with Q4 earnings set for Jan. 28. Evercore ISI and TD Cowen raised price targets to $250 and $270, respectively. The stock traded between $233.26 and $238.00, with 2.7 million shares changing hands.
8 January 2026
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Microsoft stock closes higher as Musk-OpenAI trial risk lands, with MSFT earnings in focus

Microsoft stock closes higher as Musk-OpenAI trial risk lands, with MSFT earnings in focus

A U.S. judge set Elon Musk’s lawsuit over OpenAI’s for-profit shift for a March jury trial, keeping Microsoft as a defendant. Microsoft shares closed up 1% at $483.47, valuing the company at about $3.85 trillion. Traders are watching Microsoft’s upcoming results for signals on Azure and AI spending. OpenAI reportedly set aside an employee stock pool worth 10% of the company, valued at $500 billion in October.
8 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Experts Recommend Barratt Redrow and RELX as Top FTSE 100 Buys Ahead of Bull Market
    April 12, 2026, 3:21 AM EDT. In 2026, experts highlight Barratt Redrow and RELX as compelling FTSE 100 stocks. Barratt Redrow, the UK's biggest residential housebuilder, holds 16 bullish ratings out of 19, despite short-term challenges from inflation and interest rates. Its long-term recovery potential is supported by government housing mandates and strong financial health. RELX, a leading data and analytics firm, faced an AI-driven sell-off earlier this year but now trades at its lowest price-to-earnings ratio in years. Analysts view AI advancements as a tailwind, boosting earnings with proprietary tools. Both stocks are seen as undervalued opportunities amid market uncertainty, offering potential for gains when the next bull market arrives.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 12.04.2026

12 April 2026
Futu Holdings (FUTU) rose 10.2% in the past week but trades 13.4% below its January level. Shares closed at $154.50, while analysts estimate intrinsic value at $245.48. The company posted a 92.2% return over 12 months. Valuation models indicate earnings exceed risk costs, supporting long-term growth projections.
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, 11:59 PM EDT DocuSign Stock Review: Is the 42% Yearly Drop a Buying Opportunity? April 11, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT. DocuSign (DOCU) shares have fallen 42.3% over the past year, raising questions about their value. Despite recent weakness, a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis suggests the stock is **68.1% undervalued**, with estimated intrinsic value around $134.42 versus a current price near $42.89. The DCF model projects growing free cash flows from $990 million in 2026 to $1.37 billion by 2029. Investors remain cautious amid evolving software spending trends
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