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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.

ServiceNow (NOW) stock barely moves after ex-Microsoft legal chief Nowbar is named president — here’s what investors watch next

ServiceNow (NOW) stock barely moves after ex-Microsoft legal chief Nowbar is named president — here’s what investors watch next

ServiceNow appointed former Microsoft legal chief Hossein Nowbar as president and chief legal officer, replacing Russ Elmer. NOW shares closed up 0.05% at $147.52 and were little changed after hours. RBC and Piper Sandler cut price targets but kept bullish ratings ahead of earnings. Nowbar will oversee legal, ethics, and compliance as ServiceNow pursues a $7.75 billion Armis acquisition.
6 January 2026
GE Vernova stock edges higher after Vietnam gas-plant start; Jan. 28 earnings now in focus

GE Vernova stock edges higher after Vietnam gas-plant start; Jan. 28 earnings now in focus

GE Vernova shares closed up 0.2% at $680.86 Monday after announcing a 1.6-gigawatt LNG power plant in Vietnam began commercial operation. The Nhon Trach 3&4 facility, using GE’s 9HA turbines, is Vietnam’s first LNG-powered plant. The company set Jan. 28 for its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results. Trading volume was about 2.44 million shares.
6 January 2026
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AbbVie stock slides 4% as pharma lags Wall Street rally — what investors watch next for ABBV

AbbVie stock slides 4% as pharma lags Wall Street rally — what investors watch next for ABBV

AbbVie shares closed down 4% at $220.18 on Monday, underperforming a market rally that sent the Dow to a record. Trading volume reached 8.9 million shares, well above the 50-day average. The stock now sits below key technical levels ahead of its Jan. 14 presentation at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference and expected late-January earnings.
6 January 2026
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GE Aerospace stock hits a fresh high — what investors are watching before earnings

GE Aerospace stock hits a fresh high — what investors are watching before earnings

GE Aerospace shares closed at a record $324.32 on Monday, up 1.1% and above their previous 52-week high. Trading volume topped the 50-day average ahead of GE’s Jan. 22 earnings webcast. Investors are watching for updates on engine deliveries and service pricing, as well as Airbus’ Jan. 12 delivery report and Friday’s U.S. jobs data.
6 January 2026
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Gold price today: MCX gold tops ₹1.38 lakh as silver jumps ₹10,000 in India

Gold price today: MCX gold tops ₹1.38 lakh as silver jumps ₹10,000 in India

MCX March silver surged nearly 4% on Monday, hitting 249,900 rupees per kg, while February gold rose 1.75% to about 138,140 rupees per 10 grams. The rally followed U.S. military action in Venezuela, which drove global bullion prices higher as investors sought safe-haven assets. By early Tuesday, benchmark rates in India stood at 138,600 rupees for gold and 246,390 rupees for silver.
6 January 2026
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SpaceX restarts Starlink launches after satellite mishap — and another Falcon 9 is already queued

SpaceX restarts Starlink launches after satellite mishap — and another Falcon 9 is already queued

SpaceX launched 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral at 1:48 a.m. EST on Jan. 4, resuming flights after a December in-orbit anomaly forced delays and raised debris concerns. The Falcon 9 booster landed on a drone ship, marking SpaceX’s 555th booster recovery. Another Starlink launch is scheduled for Jan. 8 from the same pad. Starlink now has over 9,300 satellites in orbit, according to tracking data.
6 January 2026
Air India CEO hunt heats up as Tata weighs replacing Campbell Wilson

Air India CEO hunt heats up as Tata weighs replacing Campbell Wilson

Air India’s board is seeking a replacement for CEO Campbell Wilson amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny after a June 2025 crash that killed 260, sources said. Tata chairman N. Chandrasekaran has approached international airline executives about the role, according to local reports. Regulators have cited safety lapses and issued show-cause notices to senior officials. Air India posted a combined loss of 10,859 crore rupees in fiscal 2025.
6 January 2026
ConocoPhillips stock climbs on Venezuela oil shake-up; $10 billion claims back in focus

ConocoPhillips stock climbs on Venezuela oil shake-up; $10 billion claims back in focus

ConocoPhillips shares closed up 2.6% at $99.20 Monday as energy stocks rallied after President Trump said the U.S. would keep its embargo on Venezuelan oil exports. J.P. Morgan analysts estimate ConocoPhillips’ outstanding Venezuela claims near $10 billion. Brent crude settled up $1.01 at $61.76 a barrel. Traders await U.S. oil inventory data and talks between officials and oil executives later this week.
6 January 2026
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Marvell (MRVL) stock lifts on Melius “buy” call, with CES CEO appearance next

Marvell (MRVL) stock lifts on Melius “buy” call, with CES CEO appearance next

Marvell Technology shares closed up 0.94% at $90.23 after Melius Research upgraded the stock to “buy” with a $135 target. The move follows Marvell’s $3.25 billion deal to acquire Celestial AI and a new warrant allowing Amazon to buy shares tied to future photonic product purchases. The stock traded between $89.84 and $93.83 during the session. CEO Matt Murphy is set to speak at CES on Tuesday.
6 January 2026
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Adobe stock slips on Jefferies downgrade as AI payoff questioned — what to watch next

Adobe stock slips on Jefferies downgrade as AI payoff questioned — what to watch next

Jefferies downgraded Adobe to “hold” from “buy” and cut its price target to $400, citing no clear AI-driven growth. Adobe shares closed down 0.5% at $331.56 after hitting $327.51 intraday. The firm warned of rising competition from cheaper AI tools for casual users. Investors await the U.S. December jobs report on Jan. 9 and Adobe’s Q1 earnings call on March 12.
6 January 2026
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Halliburton stock jumps nearly 8% on Venezuela jolt as oil-services rally takes hold

Halliburton stock jumps nearly 8% on Venezuela jolt as oil-services rally takes hold

Halliburton shares surged 7.9% to $31.92 Monday after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, fueling hopes of renewed U.S. oil activity in Venezuela. SLB gained 9%, Baker Hughes rose 4.1%, and oil prices climbed. The Trump administration plans talks with oil executives this week, though the embargo remains. Halliburton CFO Eric Carre acquired 37,548 shares at $29.60 on Jan. 2, according to an SEC filing.
6 January 2026
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  • Qnity Electronics Stock Gains 53.7% YTD Amid Valuation Debate
    April 12, 2026, 5:30 PM EDT. Qnity Electronics (Q) shares surged 53.7% year to date, driven by strong demand in semiconductor materials. The stock trades at $130.65, about 7% below analyst targets and sports a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 39.5x, slightly under the U.S. semiconductor sector average of 41.3x but well below the peer group average of 72.8x. Despite this seeming valuation discount, a discounted cash flow (DCF) model values the stock at $65.96, signaling potential overvaluation. Qnity reported $4.75 billion in revenue and net income of $692 million, with earnings growth forecasted at 14.05% annually. Risks remain, including the company's recent spin-off activities and reliance on cyclical semiconductor spending. Investors face a nuanced decision balancing strong momentum against contrasting valuation metrics.

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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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