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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.

Meta stock ends up after nuclear power deals as WhatsApp EU rules, China review loom

Meta stock ends up after nuclear power deals as WhatsApp EU rules, China review loom

New York, January 10, 2026, 09:36 (ET) — Market closed Meta Platforms announced 20-year deals to buy power from three Vistra nuclear plants and to collaborate on small modular reactors (SMRs) with Oklo and TerraPower. The company said the projects could deliver up to 6.6 gigawatts of nuclear energy by 2035. Executive Joel Kaplan described the move as making Meta…
10 January 2026
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Azul S.A. Sponsored ADR Pfd (AZULD) faces fresh dilution math after board tweaks debt-to-equity terms

Azul S.A. Sponsored ADR Pfd (AZULD) faces fresh dilution math after board tweaks debt-to-equity terms

NEW YORK, Jan 10, 2026, 09:40 EST — Market closed. Azul S.A.’s U.S.-traded sponsored preferred ADRs grabbed attention again after the Brazilian airline’s board greenlit changes to the mandatory conversion terms for debentures into preferred shares, according to meeting minutes released Friday. This change hits dilution head-on — determining who receives stock, the timing, and the conversion ratio. A debenture…
10 January 2026
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Microsoft stock has a new AI-commerce catalyst as Copilot Checkout rolls out with PayPal

Microsoft stock has a new AI-commerce catalyst as Copilot Checkout rolls out with PayPal

NEW YORK, Jan 10, 2026, 09:35 EST — Market closed Microsoft Corp’s (MSFT.O) newest move to transform its Copilot chatbot into a shopping and checkout hub comes as investors begin recalibrating their 2026 AI revenue forecasts. The stock closed Friday slightly higher, gaining 0.2% to $479.28. Timing is key. Big tech has driven much of the index rally, yet traders…
10 January 2026
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GOOG stock closed at $329 — the two dates now steering Alphabet (Google) shares

GOOG stock closed at $329 — the two dates now steering Alphabet (Google) shares

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 09:34 EST — Market closed. Alphabet’s Class C shares (GOOG) closed up 0.96% on Friday at $329.14, ending the week on a firmer footing as investors lined up the next set of company and policy catalysts. (Investing) The timing matters. GOOG is a bellwether in big-cap tech, and moves in the stock can sway index…
10 January 2026
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Amazon stock: Walmart-style mega-store plan near Chicago puts AMZN back in retail focus

Amazon stock: Walmart-style mega-store plan near Chicago puts AMZN back in retail focus

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 09:35 ET — Market closed Amazon.com Inc shares ticked up 0.4% on Friday, ending the day at $247.38. The move came after reports surfaced that Amazon plans to open a Walmart-style big-box store near Chicago. The S&P 500 climbed 0.65% on the session. (MarketWatch) The potential shift matters as it suggests Amazon is still aiming…
10 January 2026
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Apple stock in focus: Evercore lifts AAPL target to $330 as earnings near and Apple Card deal sinks in

Apple stock in focus: Evercore lifts AAPL target to $330 as earnings near and Apple Card deal sinks in

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 09:35 EST — Market closed Evercore ISI bumped up its price target for Apple (AAPL.O) to $330 from $325 on Friday, keeping its Outperform rating intact. The firm cited solid iPhone demand ahead of the company’s earnings report later this month. It also raised its December-quarter revenue and EPS forecasts to $140.5 billion and $2.71,…
10 January 2026
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Nvidia stock: What traders watch Monday after China H200 payment terms tighten

Nvidia stock: What traders watch Monday after China H200 payment terms tighten

NEW YORK, Jan 10, 2026, 09:35 EST — Market closed Nvidia shares dipped Friday, finishing at $184.86 as investors mulled over new developments around China demand and CES-related partnerships heading into the weekend. Nvidia is demanding full upfront payment from Chinese buyers of its H200 AI chips, Reuters reports, as it navigates uncertainty around Beijing’s approval process for shipments. This…
10 January 2026
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Lowe’s stock jumps 4% after Barclays upgrade, with CPI and earnings in focus

Lowe’s stock jumps 4% after Barclays upgrade, with CPI and earnings in focus

New York, January 9, 2026, 21:20 EST — Market closed Shares of Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (LOW) climbed 4.29% on Friday to close at $267.21, their fourth straight gain, as home-improvement names moved with a strong broader tape. The stock ended about 3% below its 52-week high, with volume above its 50-day average, while bigger rival Home Depot rose 4.19%. (MarketWatch)…
10 January 2026
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Johnson & Johnson stock: TrumpRx drug discounts win tariff waiver as earnings loom

Johnson & Johnson stock: TrumpRx drug discounts win tariff waiver as earnings loom

New York, January 9, 2026, 21:25 EST — Market closed Johnson & Johnson said it has struck a deal with President Donald Trump’s administration to cut U.S. drug prices, securing exemptions from U.S. tariffs, or import taxes, on its pharmaceutical products. Johnson & Johnson stock closed down 0.7% at $204.39 on Friday. (Reuters) The agreement lands as the White House…
10 January 2026
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Rigetti (RGTI) stock dips after 108‑qubit Cepheus reset; CEO cites “tunable coupler” complexity

Rigetti (RGTI) stock dips after 108‑qubit Cepheus reset; CEO cites “tunable coupler” complexity

New York, January 9, 2026, 21:12 EST — Market closed. Shares of Rigetti Computing dropped 2.1% on Friday, closing at $24.72. The company announced a revised timeline for its 108-qubit quantum system, Cepheus-1-108Q, now targeting general availability by the end of Q1 2026. Investing Globenewswire Timing is crucial since quantum stocks often hinge on technical milestones and delivery timelines just…
10 January 2026
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WBD stock rises as Paramount calls Netflix deal “presumptively unlawful” and a key deadline nears

WBD stock rises as Paramount calls Netflix deal “presumptively unlawful” and a key deadline nears

New York, January 9, 2026, 21:12 ET — Market closed Warner Bros. Discovery’s Series A shares rose about 2% on Friday as Paramount Skydance’s top lawyer urged U.S. lawmakers to take a hard look at Netflix’s planned deal for parts of WBD. (Front Office Sports) The stock has been trading like a vote on deal odds. Paramount reiterated this week…
10 January 2026
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Caterpillar stock near highs after jobs report, with tariffs and CPI next in focus

Caterpillar stock near highs after jobs report, with tariffs and CPI next in focus

New York, Jan 9, 2026, 21:15 EST — Market closed. Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:CAT) shares climbed 1.56%, ending Friday at $617.62. The gain came amid a broad rally that lifted the S&P 500 to a record high. (MarketWatch) The move matters because Caterpillar straddles the divide between interest rates and real-economy spending. When borrowing costs drop, orders for expensive equipment usually…
10 January 2026
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  • Live Cattle Futures Fall as JBS Plant Workers Authorize Strike
    February 6, 2026, 3:21 AM EST. Live cattle futures closed lower on Thursday, with contracts down $5 to $6.20 amid a quiet cash market and no sales at the Fed Cattle Exchange auction. Feeder cattle futures also dropped by $6 to $7.50. The largest beef sales this year were reported by USDA at 19,748 metric tonnes, led by South Korea and Japan. However, boxed beef wholesale prices fell, with Choice boxes down 77 cents. Federally inspected cattle slaughter rose slightly but remained below last year's volume. In a significant development, workers at JBS's Greeley, Colorado plant, processing around 5,000 head daily, voted to authorize a strike, adding uncertainty to the cattle market.
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