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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.

Intel stock whipsaws ahead of CES Panther Lake debut as 18A chipmaking bet comes due

Intel stock whipsaws ahead of CES Panther Lake debut as 18A chipmaking bet comes due

Intel closed down 0.03% at $39.37 after a volatile session ahead of its CES update on the Panther Lake chip, the first high-volume product on its 18A process. Melius Research upgraded the stock to “buy” with a $50 target. Shares traded heavily, opening at $41.68 and hitting a low of $39.28 before settling near flat. Investors await details on manufacturing progress at the company’s 6 p.m. ET CES event.
6 January 2026
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Why Strategy Inc stock is jumping after-hours: fresh Bitcoin buy, $17.44B Q4 paper loss

Why Strategy Inc stock is jumping after-hours: fresh Bitcoin buy, $17.44B Q4 paper loss

Strategy Inc. said it bought $116 million in bitcoin in the first four days of 2026, raising holdings to 673,783 coins. A regulatory filing showed a $17.44 billion fourth-quarter unrealized loss on digital assets. Shares rose 4.8% in after-hours trading as bitcoin climbed 3.4%. The company funded the latest purchase by selling 735,000 shares for $116.3 million.
5 January 2026
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3.5 million hit by University of Phoenix data breach as school rolls out “credit for prior learning” push

3.5 million hit by University of Phoenix data breach as school rolls out “credit for prior learning” push

The University of Phoenix is notifying 3.5 million people after attackers exploited an Oracle E-Business Suite flaw to steal sensitive personal and financial data, Fox News reported. Security researchers link the breach to the Clop ransomware gang. The incident, detected in November 2025, exposed Social Security and bank account numbers. The breach affected students, alumni, staff, and external partners.
5 January 2026
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GOOG stock edges up after Samsung targets 800 million Gemini-powered “Galaxy AI” devices in 2026

GOOG stock edges up after Samsung targets 800 million Gemini-powered “Galaxy AI” devices in 2026

Alphabet’s non-voting Class C shares rose 0.7% to $317.32 in after-hours trading Monday after Samsung said it plans to double Galaxy AI devices to 800 million this year, using Google’s Gemini model. Samsung cited plans to expand AI across all products, while investors await Alphabet’s next earnings expected Feb. 3 and U.S. jobs data on Jan. 9.
5 January 2026
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XRP price today jumps 11% as Ripple-linked token leads crypto rebound — what traders watch next

XRP price today jumps 11% as Ripple-linked token leads crypto rebound — what traders watch next

XRP surged 11% to $2.32 in late U.S. trading Monday, outpacing bitcoin and ether, according to CoinMarketCap. Trading volume for XRP neared $5.8 billion as it ranged between $2.08 and $2.34. Investors are watching the $2 level and the Federal Reserve’s January 27-28 meeting for direction. XRP investment products saw $3.7 billion in inflows last year, CoinShares reported.
5 January 2026
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Bitcoin price jumps above $94,000 as Coinbase stock rallies; payrolls report is next test

Bitcoin price jumps above $94,000 as Coinbase stock rallies; payrolls report is next test

Bitcoin surged 3.3% to $94,191 late Monday after the U.S. said it struck Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro. U.S. stocks closed higher, with the Dow at a record and crypto-linked shares rallying. Coinbase gained 7.8% after a Goldman Sachs upgrade. Traders await Friday’s U.S. jobs report and the Fed’s Jan. 27-28 meeting.
5 January 2026
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Silver price stock SLV jumps 5% as Venezuela strikes lift bullion; payrolls next

Silver price stock SLV jumps 5% as Venezuela strikes lift bullion; payrolls next

iShares Silver Trust (SLV) jumped 5.1% to $69.08 Monday, tracking a 5.2% surge in spot silver after U.S. strikes in Venezuela boosted safe-haven demand. SLV traded as high as $70.60, with over 100 million shares exchanged. Silver rose 147% in 2025 amid supply deficits and its U.S. critical mineral status. Traders await Friday’s U.S. jobs report for the next market move.
5 January 2026
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Chevron stock jumps 5% after Venezuela upheaval puts CVX in focus for 2026

Chevron stock jumps 5% after Venezuela upheaval puts CVX in focus for 2026

Chevron shares jumped 5.2% to $163.85 in after-hours trading Monday after U.S. forces seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Washington signaled it would take control of Venezuela. Chevron, the only U.S. oil major still operating in the country, has halted exports amid a U.S. blockade. Oil prices rose. Traders await Chevron’s Jan. 30 earnings call for guidance.
5 January 2026
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Palantir stock jumps nearly 4% after early-year swoon as traders eye jobs report, earnings

Palantir stock jumps nearly 4% after early-year swoon as traders eye jobs report, earnings

Palantir Technologies shares rose 3.7% to $174.04 Monday, recovering from a 5.6% drop Friday after a company officer filed to sell up to 12,000 shares. The stock traded between $166.35 and $181.35 during the session and was little changed after hours. Investors are watching Friday’s U.S. jobs report and Palantir’s next earnings, expected in early February.
5 January 2026
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AMD stock slips after the bell ahead of Lisa Su’s CES keynote — what investors are watching

AMD stock slips after the bell ahead of Lisa Su’s CES keynote — what investors are watching

AMD shares fell 1.1% to $221.08 in after-hours trading Monday, ahead of CEO Lisa Su’s CES keynote at 9:30 p.m. ET. Nvidia slipped 0.4% while Intel was little changed. Investors are watching for concrete product timelines in AI PCs and data-center accelerators. AMD’s stock remains about 17% below its 52-week high, despite a 71% gain over the past year.
5 January 2026
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Broadcom stock drops as chip ETFs rise; traders parse CES AI cues and Friday jobs report

Broadcom stock drops as chip ETFs rise; traders parse CES AI cues and Friday jobs report

Broadcom shares fell 2% to $340.71 Monday, underperforming chip ETFs that closed higher. The stock swung from an early high near $355 to a low around $336. Investors watched CES headlines and weak U.S. factory data for signals on AI demand and rates. Broadcom’s next earnings are due in early March; the U.S. jobs report arrives Friday.
5 January 2026
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  • Cloudflare (NET) Stock Dips Amid Mixed Signals on Valuation and Growth
    April 12, 2026, 7:51 PM EDT. Cloudflare's shares fell about 21% over the past month, sparking investor concern despite its strong 57.2% one-year total shareholder return. The company operates a global cloud platform offering security and performance services to various sectors. Trading at $166.99 versus an average analyst target of $233.47, Cloudflare is seen as potentially 28.2% undervalued, driven by rising AI adoption and increasing web traffic demands. However, its rich price-to-sales ratio of 27.1 times exceeds U.S. IT sector peers, highlighting valuation risks. Growth assumptions depend on margin improvements and sustained enterprise customer demand. Investors face a mixed outlook amid recent stock weakness and optimistic long-term forecasts for this AI-focused cloud infrastructure provider.

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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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