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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.

Eli Lilly stock rises on Nimbus obesity pill pact as oral drug race heats up

Eli Lilly stock rises on Nimbus obesity pill pact as oral drug race heats up

Eli Lilly shares rose about 1.6% Tuesday after Nimbus Therapeutics announced a deal to develop an oral obesity drug with the company. Nimbus will receive $55 million upfront and could get up to $1.3 billion in total payments plus royalties. The agreement follows Novo Nordisk’s U.S. launch of its $149-a-month Wegovy pill, intensifying focus on oral weight-loss treatments.
6 January 2026
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Alphabet (Google) Class C stock (GOOG) slips as Texas privacy fee award and CES put Waymo in focus

Alphabet (Google) Class C stock (GOOG) slips as Texas privacy fee award and CES put Waymo in focus

Alphabet’s non-voting Class C shares fell 0.7% to $315.13 on Tuesday, underperforming as the Nasdaq 100 rose. Texas awarded $156 million in legal fees tied to a $1.375 billion Google privacy settlement, according to Reuters. Investors tracked CES news on AI chips and autonomous driving, with Alphabet’s Waymo in focus.
6 January 2026
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Palantir stock climbs after Truist opens coverage with $223 target as valuation stays in focus

Palantir stock climbs after Truist opens coverage with $223 target as valuation stays in focus

Palantir shares rose 2.6% to $178.59 Tuesday after Truist Securities initiated coverage with a buy rating and a $223 target. The move follows a 130% gain in 2025, drawing attention to the stock’s high valuation. Analysts’ average target is $186.81, with most rating it “hold.” Investors await Palantir’s next earnings date and Friday’s U.S. jobs report.
6 January 2026
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Natural gas price ETF UNG slides as Henry Hub futures extend losses on warm-weather outlook

Natural gas price ETF UNG slides as Henry Hub futures extend losses on warm-weather outlook

Shares of the United States Natural Gas Fund fell 4.5% to $11.11 Tuesday as U.S. natural gas futures dropped 2.7% to $3.429/mmBtu amid forecasts for unusually warm weather. Record temperatures are expected across the central and eastern U.S. this week. Gas-linked stocks including EQT, Antero, and Range Resources also declined. Traders await the U.S. natural gas storage report on Thursday for further direction.
6 January 2026
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Nvidia stock rises today as Rubin AI chips hit “full production” at CES 2026

Nvidia stock rises today as Rubin AI chips hit “full production” at CES 2026

Nvidia shares rose 1.5% to $190.99 early Tuesday after the company detailed its Rubin AI chip platform at CES, targeting a second-half 2026 partner rollout. Rubin aims to cut AI inference costs and assembly time, with Morgan Stanley citing a likely revenue ramp. AMD shares fell 1.5% as it unveiled new MI455 and MI440X chips. Investors await Friday’s U.S. jobs report and Nvidia’s Feb. 25 earnings.
6 January 2026
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Silver price stock SLV jumps as safe-haven demand lifts silver; U.S. payrolls next

Silver price stock SLV jumps as safe-haven demand lifts silver; U.S. payrolls next

iShares Silver Trust (SLV) jumped 4.8% to $72.40 Tuesday morning as spot silver rose 2.4% to $78.31 an ounce, extending a two-day rally. Silver miners tracked the gains. The move followed U.S. strikes in Venezuela and new Chinese export rules, fueling safe-haven demand and supply concerns. Traders await Friday’s U.S. jobs data and further Venezuela developments.
6 January 2026
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AMD stock slips after CES AI chip push puts OpenAI deal back in focus

AMD stock slips after CES AI chip push puts OpenAI deal back in focus

AMD shares fell 1.3% to $218.11 in early Tuesday trading after unveiling new AI processors at CES, while Nvidia stock rose 1.6%. CEO Lisa Su introduced the MI455 and MI440X chips, with OpenAI and Generative Bionics among customers. AMD previewed its Helios platform and set 2027 for its next MI500 GPUs. Investors remain cautious about AMD’s ability to convert new products into sales growth.
6 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: DIA stock steadies near record as Fed’s Miran backs big rate cuts

Dow Jones today: DIA stock steadies near record as Fed’s Miran backs big rate cuts

The Dow rose 0.05% in early Tuesday trading after hitting a record close Monday, following the U.S. capture of Venezuela’s President Maduro. Fed Governor Stephen Miran said “well over 100 basis points” of rate cuts are justified in 2026. Oil prices climbed, with Brent at $62.22 a barrel. Investors await key U.S. labor data later this week.
6 January 2026
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Micron stock jumps 5% on Gen5 SSD launch as memory-price surge stays in focus

Micron stock jumps 5% on Gen5 SSD launch as memory-price surge stays in focus

Micron Technology shares jumped 5.2% to $328.27 in early New York trading after it launched the Micron 3610, the first PCIe Gen5 SSD with G9 QLC NAND. The move comes as DRAM prices surge and investors watch for signs of how long the memory upcycle will last. Two Micron directors recently disposed of shares and received restricted stock units, SEC filings showed.
6 January 2026
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Nvidia stock jumps after CEO says Rubin AI chips are “in full production” at CES

Nvidia stock jumps after CEO says Rubin AI chips are “in full production” at CES

Nvidia shares rose 1.1% to $190.12 in early New York trading Tuesday after CEO Jensen Huang announced the Vera Rubin AI platform is in full production and will ship via partners in the second half of 2026. The flagship Rubin server will use 72 graphics chips and 36 CPUs, aiming for a tenfold gain in token efficiency. Investors await Nvidia’s J.P. Morgan CES fireside chat later Tuesday and U.S. jobs data on Friday.
6 January 2026
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NuScale Power stock jumps 15% on nuclear policy buzz — what traders watch before Tuesday’s open

NuScale Power stock jumps 15% on nuclear policy buzz — what traders watch before Tuesday’s open

NuScale Power shares closed up 15% at $18.78, with trading volume surging to 62.6 million ahead of a U.S. House hearing on nuclear licensing set for Jan. 7. The stock has gained over 30% in two sessions. Oklo and Nano Nuclear Energy also advanced. Investors are watching for policy signals and any follow-on equity raise after NuScale doubled its authorized share count in December.
6 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • GameStop Surges on Short Squeeze Bet; Markets Eye US Jobs Data and Fed Rate Cuts
    April 12, 2026, 4:40 PM EDT. GameStop shares surged on a speculated short squeeze fueled by Keith Gill's $116 million bet, spotlighting volatile trading ahead of US labor data. Investors watch upcoming jobs figures closely, as they could shape the Federal Reserve's timeline for potential interest rate cuts this year. NVIDIA reinforced its market position in anticipation of a 2026 AI chip launch amid ongoing chip industry competition. Meanwhile, global central banks, including the European Central Bank, are expected to adjust rates, influencing currency and commodity markets. The S&P 500 shows signs of rebounding from a corrective phase, reflecting cautious optimism among traders navigating evolving economic signals.

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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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