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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.

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) stock slides after $14.2B crypto stash update as share vote nears

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) stock slides after $14.2B crypto stash update as share vote nears

BitMine Immersion Technologies shares fell 3.1% to $32.33 Tuesday after reporting $14.2 billion in crypto and cash holdings, including 4.14 million ether. Shareholders will vote Jan. 15 on raising authorized shares. MSCI said it will not exclude “digital asset treasury companies” like BitMine from its benchmarks for now. Cantor Fitzgerald began coverage with an Overweight rating and a $39 target.
7 January 2026
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Analog Devices stock jumps 6% as chip index hits a record; traders refocus on analog demand

Analog Devices stock jumps 6% as chip index hits a record; traders refocus on analog demand

Analog Devices shares rose 5.6% to $292.94 Tuesday, near the session high, as chip stocks rallied and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index hit a record. Trading volume reached about 6.4 million shares. A regulatory filing showed SVP Martin Cotter sold 10,000 shares at $278.45 on Jan. 5. Microchip Technology lifted its sales outlook, fueling gains in cyclical chipmakers tied to factory and auto demand.
7 January 2026
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American Airlines (AAL) stock slips after free Wi‑Fi plan; analysts lift targets before earnings

American Airlines (AAL) stock slips after free Wi‑Fi plan; analysts lift targets before earnings

American Airlines shares closed down 1% at $15.67 Tuesday after announcing free in-flight Wi‑Fi for AAdvantage loyalty members, with rollout starting this month. The stock traded between $15.60 and $16.16 on volume of 82.8 million shares. UBS and BofA raised their price targets. American’s next earnings report is expected Jan. 22.
7 January 2026
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Vertiv stock (VRT) whipsaws after Nvidia CES cooling claim; earnings next in focus

Vertiv stock (VRT) whipsaws after Nvidia CES cooling claim; earnings next in focus

Vertiv shares closed up 0.6% at $174.95 after dropping as much as 6.6% intraday, following Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s comment that new Rubin chips need “no water chillers.” Johnson Controls fell 6.2% and Trane dropped 2.5%. Barclays said Vertiv and nVent are better positioned in liquid and precision cooling. About 7.8 million Vertiv shares traded.
7 January 2026
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Thermo Fisher Scientific stock hits a 52-week high as Evercore lifts target and obesity registry launch draws focus

Thermo Fisher Scientific stock hits a 52-week high as Evercore lifts target and obesity registry launch draws focus

Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) closed up 1.6% at $620.72, a new 52-week high, before trading flat after hours. Evercore ISI raised its price target to $650, maintaining an Outperform rating. The company announced first patient enrollment in its PPD CorEvitas Obesity Registry. CEO Marc Casper will speak at the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference on Jan. 13, with earnings due Jan. 29.
7 January 2026
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Lockheed Martin stock rises after Patriot PAC-3 production deal; what investors watch next

Lockheed Martin stock rises after Patriot PAC-3 production deal; what investors watch next

Lockheed Martin shares rose 2.05% to $522.04 after the company announced a seven-year plan to boost annual PAC-3 MSE interceptor production from about 600 to 2,000 units. The framework agreement with the U.S. government ties initial contracts to fiscal 2026 appropriations. Lockheed delivered 620 interceptors in 2025 and expects a contract award after Congress finalizes the budget. Investors await more details in the Jan. 29 earnings report.
7 January 2026
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Johnson Controls (JCI) stock slides 6% after Nvidia’s “no water chillers” line jolts data-center cooling trade

Johnson Controls (JCI) stock slides 6% after Nvidia’s “no water chillers” line jolts data-center cooling trade

Johnson Controls shares fell 6.2% to $113.95 after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said new chips could sharply reduce data-center cooling needs. Trane dropped 2.5% and Carrier slipped 0.5%. Barclays estimates data centers are a low-double-digit share of Johnson Controls’ sales. Investors now await CES updates, U.S. jobs data, and Johnson Controls’ Feb. 4 results.
7 January 2026
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Qualcomm (QCOM) stock rises after-hours on Google auto AI pact, CES chip launches

Qualcomm (QCOM) stock rises after-hours on Google auto AI pact, CES chip launches

Qualcomm shares rose 3.5% to $182.45 in after-hours trading Tuesday after CES announcements highlighting new auto and PC initiatives. Qualcomm and Google expanded their automotive partnership to accelerate software-defined vehicles and in-car AI. The company also unveiled Snapdragon X2 Plus chips for Windows laptops and launched new processors for edge AI and robotics.
7 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • 3 Key Market Drivers This Week: Iran Conflict, Oil, Earnings
    April 12, 2026, 11:27 AM EDT. Investors brace for a volatile week as earnings season ramps up amid geopolitical tensions. Talks between the U.S. and Iran ended without a ceasefire, spiking oil price risks through disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil transit route. Oil market movements will be closely watched as a gauge of conflict impact. Earnings reports from Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, and Johnson & Johnson are poised to reflect the economic fallout. Goldman's report will be scrutinized for clues on dealmaking activity and trading desk performance amid war-driven market swings. These elements combine to set a complex tone for stock market participants in the days ahead.

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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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