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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.

Synopsys stock rises after CES automotive push as AI trade returns to tech

Synopsys stock rises after CES automotive push as AI trade returns to tech

Synopsys shares rose 2.2% to $519.70 in after-hours trading Wednesday after unveiling new automotive engineering tools and partnerships at CES 2026. The company highlighted updates to sensor simulation and virtual developer kits, plus work with Samsung and the FIA. A securities class action remains pending in federal court. Synopsys will present next at the Needham Growth Conference on Jan. 15.
8 January 2026
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SoFi stock steadies after $1.6 billion share sale as BofA stays cautious ahead of earnings

SoFi stock steadies after $1.6 billion share sale as BofA stays cautious ahead of earnings

SoFi shares edged up 0.1% to $27 in after-hours trading Wednesday, staying below the recent $27.50 offering price. Underwriters exercised an option to buy extra shares, bringing the total sold to nearly 57.8 million. Bank of America resumed coverage at underperform, while Barclays raised its target to $28. Investors await SoFi’s Jan. 30 earnings report.
8 January 2026
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Accenture plc stock slips after Faculty AI deal; what traders watch next

Accenture plc stock slips after Faculty AI deal; what traders watch next

Accenture agreed to acquire UK-based AI firm Faculty, adding over 400 staff; terms were not disclosed, but the Financial Times reported a value above $1 billion. Shares closed down 0.7% at $273.98 and were flat after hours. CEO Mauro Macchi sold 500 shares at $280 each under a pre-arranged plan. Investors await U.S. jobs data and Accenture’s Jan. 28 shareholder meeting.
8 January 2026
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Rumble’s Tether-backed crypto wallet brings Bitcoin and USDT tips — and shares jump

Rumble’s Tether-backed crypto wallet brings Bitcoin and USDT tips — and shares jump

Rumble Inc launched a crypto wallet with Tether, allowing viewers to pay creators directly using bitcoin, USDT, and Tether Gold. Rumble shares rose about 5% after the announcement before closing down 1.8% at $6.61. The wallet is non-custodial and uses MoonPay for crypto-to-fiat conversions. The move follows Tether’s $775 million investment in Rumble last December.
8 January 2026
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Salad and Go is quitting Texas and Oklahoma — and closing its last 32 stores

Salad and Go is quitting Texas and Oklahoma — and closing its last 32 stores

Salad and Go will close its final 32 Texas and Oklahoma restaurants on Jan. 11, affecting about 600 employees and moving its headquarters back to Arizona. The closures include 25 Dallas-Fort Worth locations and a Dallas-area commissary. The chain will shrink to about 70 stores, all in Arizona and Nevada. CEO Mike Tattersfield cited expansion costs and a flawed business plan.
8 January 2026
Amgen stock jumps on UBS buy call as Dark Blue deal sharpens focus on pipeline

Amgen stock jumps on UBS buy call as Dark Blue deal sharpens focus on pipeline

Amgen shares rose 3.5% to $341.64 after UBS initiated coverage with a buy rating and a $380 target. The move follows FDA approval of Amneal’s biosimilar rivals to Amgen’s Prolia and Xgeva, which generated $5.3 billion in U.S. sales last year. Amgen also announced an $840 million deal to acquire Dark Blue Therapeutics, adding an early-stage leukemia drug. CEO Robert Bradway will present at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Jan. 12.
8 January 2026
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Compass (COMP) stock jumps after-hours on Q4 outlook lift and $750 mln notes plan ahead of Anywhere merger

Compass (COMP) stock jumps after-hours on Q4 outlook lift and $750 mln notes plan ahead of Anywhere merger

Compass shares jumped 9.4% to $11.84 in after-hours trading after the company raised fourth-quarter guidance and announced a $750 million convertible notes offering tied to its pending merger with Anywhere Real Estate. Stockholders at both firms approved the all-stock deal, which is expected to close Jan. 9. Compass projects its shareholders will own 78% of the combined company.
8 January 2026
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KLA stock slides after-hours as chip gear names cool off; India R&D expansion in focus

KLA stock slides after-hours as chip gear names cool off; India R&D expansion in focus

KLA shares fell about 2.5% to $1,359.69 in after-hours trading Wednesday after a regular-session drop, snapping a three-day winning streak. The company announced a new $36 million R&D hub in Chennai. Semiconductor equipment stocks broadly declined as investors rotated into mega-cap AI names. Traders are watching U.S. labor data Friday and KLA’s Jan. 29 earnings.
8 January 2026
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Credo (CRDO) stock jumps 6% after-hours after insider filings; Needham conference is next focus

Credo (CRDO) stock jumps 6% after-hours after insider filings; Needham conference is next focus

Credo Technology shares climbed about 6% to $141 in after-hours trading Wednesday, following a volatile regular session. SEC filings showed executives had shares withheld to cover taxes on vested stock awards. Nearly 10 million shares traded, 27% above average volume. CEO Bill Brennan and CFO Dan Fleming are scheduled to present at Needham’s Growth Conference in New York on Jan. 14.
8 January 2026
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UK water watchdog says Tunbridge Wells outage was “no surprise” as South East Water boss faces MPs

UK water watchdog says Tunbridge Wells outage was “no surprise” as South East Water boss faces MPs

Britain’s drinking water watchdog told MPs South East Water’s Pembury plant had weeks of worsening issues before a two-week supply collapse in Tunbridge Wells, leaving 24,000 homes without safe water. The company failed to install required filtration and relied on manual monitoring. The regulator is seeking tougher enforcement. South East Water’s chief apologised and rated the response “eight out of 10.”
8 January 2026
Merck (MRK) stock slips after-hours as CDC backs one-dose HPV shot; Cidara deal closes

Merck (MRK) stock slips after-hours as CDC backs one-dose HPV shot; Cidara deal closes

Merck shares slipped 0.2% in after-hours trading after U.S. health officials cut HPV vaccine guidance to one dose, raising concerns over Gardasil sales. Analysts warned the change could reduce 2026 Gardasil revenue by up to $630 million. Merck also completed its $9.2 billion Cidara acquisition and set Feb. 3 for quarterly results.
8 January 2026
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American Airlines stock rises as free Wi‑Fi rollout meets softer U.S. fines stance

American Airlines stock rises as free Wi‑Fi rollout meets softer U.S. fines stance

American Airlines shares rose about 2% to $15.99 Wednesday after announcing free in-flight Wi‑Fi for AAdvantage members, sponsored by AT&T. U.S. regulators proposed easing civil fines in airline consumer-protection cases, waiving $16.7 million in penalties imposed on American last year. Delta and United shares fell about 0.8% each.
8 January 2026
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First Solar stock slides 10% on Jefferies downgrade as 2026 orders come into focus

First Solar stock slides 10% on Jefferies downgrade as 2026 orders come into focus

First Solar shares fell 10.3% to $241.11 in after-hours trading Wednesday after Jefferies downgraded the stock to “hold” and cut its price target, citing weak 2026 booking visibility and doubts over Section 232 tariff benefits. The stock hit a low of $239.26 on volume of 6.2 million shares. Sunrun and Canadian Solar also declined, while Enphase and SolarEdge were little changed.
8 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Campbell's (CSC) Price Target Cut 17.85% to €23 Amid Fund Ownership Shifts
    April 12, 2026, 5:11 AM EDT. Campbell's (XTRA:CSC) average one-year price target dropped 17.85% to €23 from €28 on Feb 23, 2026, despite still implying a 28.51% rise from its €17.90 closing price. Analyst targets vary widely between €17.40 and €53.57. Institutional ownership declined by 18.11% to 180.1 million shares, with 626 funds reporting positions down by 47.22% last quarter. Fund portfolio weighting in Campbell's rose 20.03% to 0.15%. Notable investors include Invesco, which raised holdings by 17.73%, and Beutel Goodman & Co, which trimmed shares by 7.56%. These shifts highlight mixed fund sentiment amid analysts' more cautious outlook on Campbell's stock.

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Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

12 April 2026
Bitcoin fell 1.4% to $71,707 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad ended without a deal. Spot bitcoin ETFs logged net inflows last week, with BlackRock and Fidelity leading Friday’s buying. Morgan Stanley launched its MSBT fund on April 8, the first Wall Street bank to debut a bitcoin ETF. U.S. inflation data showed headline CPI up 3.3% in March, while core CPI rose 2.6%.
XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

12 April 2026
XRP slipped about 1% to $1.33 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad ended without a deal, pressuring crypto markets. The token traded in a narrow range, with bitcoin and ether also weaker. XRP’s market cap stands at $81.7 billion, with $1.96 billion in daily volume. The token remains 63.5% below its all-time high.
Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

12 April 2026
Spot gold steadied at $4,761.79 an ounce Friday after a third weekly gain, with U.S. futures at $4,787.40. The dollar posted its biggest weekly drop since January, making gold cheaper for non-U.S. buyers. U.S.-Iran talks ended without a deal, keeping geopolitical risks high. China’s central bank increased gold reserves for a 17th month, reaching 74.38 million ounces.
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.
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