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.

Pfizer stock today: PFE ends first 2026 session higher as pricing scrutiny returns and Feb. 3 results loom

Pfizer stock today: PFE ends first 2026 session higher as pricing scrutiny returns and Feb. 3 results loom

Pfizer shares closed up 1.1% at $25.18 on Friday, after leading U.S. drugmakers in January list-price hikes, including a 15% increase for its COVID vaccine Comirnaty. The stock remains below its 52-week high of $27.69. Investors await Pfizer’s Feb. 3 earnings update and monitor upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data.
3 January 2026
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Starbucks stock today: SBUX slips after MrBeast tie-up as investors eye earnings and rates

Starbucks stock today: SBUX slips after MrBeast tie-up as investors eye earnings and rates

Starbucks shares closed down 0.3% at $83.97 Friday, about 29% below their 52-week high. The company announced a marketing tie-in with YouTube creator MrBeast’s “Beast Games” and a limited-time drink launching Jan. 14. Investors are watching upcoming earnings, U.S. store changes, and the timeline for Starbucks’ China joint venture with Boyu Capital.
3 January 2026
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MercadoLibre stock (MELI) drops 2% as 2026 opens; traders eye $2,000 and next catalysts

MercadoLibre stock (MELI) drops 2% as 2026 opens; traders eye $2,000 and next catalysts

MercadoLibre shares fell 2.0% to $1,973.70 Friday, closing below both their 50-day and 200-day moving averages after Zacks Research downgraded the stock to “strong sell.” The stock now trades about 25% below its 52-week high, with a market cap near $100 billion. U.S. markets are closed Saturday. Investors await the company’s next earnings report, expected around Feb. 19.
3 January 2026
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KLA stock surges nearly 5% to start 2026 as chip-gear rally puts KLAC near a new high

KLA stock surges nearly 5% to start 2026 as chip-gear rally puts KLAC near a new high

KLA shares closed up 4.89% at $1,274.47 Friday, near their 52-week high, as semiconductor equipment stocks rallied on the first trading day of 2026. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose 4%, with Lam Research and Applied Materials also posting strong gains. ASML’s U.S. shares jumped 8.8% after an analyst upgrade. Investors now await U.S. jobs data and KLA’s upcoming earnings report.
3 January 2026
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Merck stock starts 2026 higher as Cidara tender-offer deadline hits next week

Merck stock starts 2026 higher as Cidara tender-offer deadline hits next week

Merck shares rose 1.2% to $106.45 Friday after Nasdaq set Jan. 6 as the expiration for its $9.2 billion cash tender offer for Cidara Therapeutics. Cidara shares will be halted after Jan. 6 and suspended Jan. 8 if the merger closes as planned. Merck’s move snapped a three-day losing streak, leaving the stock just below its 52-week high. About 10 million shares traded, below the 50-day average.
3 January 2026
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Chevron stock (CVX) in spotlight after Trump vows billions for Venezuela oil reset

Chevron stock (CVX) in spotlight after Trump vows billions for Venezuela oil reset

President Donald Trump said U.S. oil firms are ready to invest in Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro’s capture by U.S. forces, but the U.S. oil embargo remains. Chevron shares rose 2.3% Friday, closing at $155.90, as energy stocks outperformed despite Brent crude trading near $61 a barrel. PDVSA’s operations continued without disruption, sources said. OPEC+ meets Sunday to discuss output policy amid oversupply concerns.
3 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Trump's Threat on Iran's Oil Infrastructure Triggers Volatility in Indian Markets
    March 14, 2026, 2:11 AM EDT. U.S.-Iran tensions escalate as President Donald Trump threatens to bomb Iran's key oil hub, Kharg Island, which handles 90% of Iran's crude exports. Market experts predict a sharp rise in crude oil prices, with Brent Crude potentially surpassing $100 per barrel, pressuring the Indian Rupee. India, reliant on oil imports for 85% of its demand, may face inflationary pressures, leading to a gap-down opening on Indian equity markets. The Nifty 50 index faces technical resistance around 22,900, signalling possible volatility. Demand for gold and silver might remain flat or rise modestly, influenced by the conflict and weaker metals demand in the UAE. Investors should watch for renewed geopolitical risk impacting commodities and equities as the situation develops after the weekend.
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