Today: 13 March 2026

Khadija Saeed

A dedicated markets reporter, she covers stocks, macroeconomics, and major business developments with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.

Oracle (ORCL) stock ends 2025 lower as New Year holiday shuts U.S. markets — what’s next

Oracle (ORCL) stock ends 2025 lower as New Year holiday shuts U.S. markets — what’s next

Oracle shares fell 1.17% to $194.91 as U.S. markets closed the year, with thin trading ahead of the New Year’s holiday. Investors remain focused on Oracle’s $50 billion-plus data center spending tied to AI cloud demand and the pace of converting cloud backlog into revenue. Talks for an equity deal on the Michigan data center project continue without Blue Owl Capital. Next earnings update is due in mid-March.
1 January 2026
Strategy (MSTR) stock drops into year-end as bitcoin’s annual loss looms; MSCI review next

Strategy (MSTR) stock drops into year-end as bitcoin’s annual loss looms; MSCI review next

Strategy Inc shares fell 2.3% to $151.95 in the final 2025 session, tracking a weaker bitcoin, which hovered near $88,000 and was set for its first annual decline since 2022. The company disclosed it bought 1,229 bitcoins for $108.8 million, funded by selling 663,450 shares. Investors await a Jan. 15 MSCI index decision and Strategy’s early-February earnings.
Broadcom stock today: AVGO slips into New Year’s market closure as OpenAI chip tie-up stays in focus

Broadcom stock today: AVGO slips into New Year’s market closure as OpenAI chip tie-up stays in focus

Broadcom shares fell 1.1% to $346.10 on Wednesday as U.S. stocks ended 2025 lower in thin trading. The iShares Semiconductor ETF dropped 1.2%, with Nvidia down 0.5%. Broadcom recently forecast Q1 revenue of about $19.1 billion and raised its quarterly dividend to $0.65 per share. Investors are watching January’s U.S. jobs report and the Federal Reserve meeting for market direction.
1 January 2026
Tesla stock price today: TSLA in focus as delivery report nears after rare forecast release

Tesla stock price today: TSLA in focus as delivery report nears after rare forecast release

Tesla shares closed down 1.0% at $449.72 in the final 2025 session, as U.S. markets shut for New Year’s Day. Investors await Tesla’s quarterly deliveries update Friday, with consensus estimates at 422,850 vehicles. Analysts cite pressure from lost U.S. tax credits and rising competition, especially from China’s BYD. Baird reiterated an Outperform rating, citing robotaxi and Optimus milestones for 2026.
1 January 2026
Amazon stock ends 2025 lower as New Year’s Day shuts Wall Street; what AMZN investors watch next

Amazon stock ends 2025 lower as New Year’s Day shuts Wall Street; what AMZN investors watch next

Amazon shares closed down 0.7% at $230.82 in the final 2025 session, trailing the Nasdaq’s 20% annual gain with a 5% rise. The S&P 500 fell 0.74% and the Nasdaq lost 0.76% on Wednesday. Cloud competition drew attention after Brookfield advanced plans for a chip-leasing business targeting AI developers. U.S. markets are closed Thursday for New Year’s Day.
1 January 2026
Apple stock slips into 2026 as year-end tech pullback bites; AAPL earnings next

Apple stock slips into 2026 as year-end tech pullback bites; AAPL earnings next

Apple shares fell $1.22, or 0.45%, to close at $271.86 on the final trading day of 2025. U.S. stocks dropped in thin holiday trading, with the S&P 500 down 0.74% and the Nasdaq off 0.76%. Markets are closed Thursday for New Year’s Day and will reopen Friday. Investors are watching January economic data, the Fed meeting on Jan. 27-28, and Apple’s expected earnings on Jan. 29.
Applied Materials stock drops again as China’s “50% local tools” push weighs on AMAT

Applied Materials stock drops again as China’s “50% local tools” push weighs on AMAT

Applied Materials shares fell 1.1% to $256.99 Wednesday, extending a two-day slide as China moved to require chipmakers to use at least 50% domestic equipment for new semiconductor plants, Reuters reported. Lam Research dropped 1.5% and KLA lost 2.3%. TSMC said it received a U.S. export license for its Nanjing fab, allowing continued equipment shipments. Trading in Applied was light, with the stock closing about 7% below its recent high.
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Stock Market Today

  • Wheat Prices Edge Higher on Friday Amid Strong Export Sales and Weather Variations
    March 13, 2026, 10:50 AM EDT. Wheat prices showed modest gains Friday morning following a mixed session on Thursday, where Chicago SRW (Soft Red Winter) futures rose by up to 3.75 cents. Open interest increased by 5,140 contracts, reflecting active trading. Weekly U.S. export sales hit 455,439 MT, the highest in four weeks, with Mexico leading purchases. Weather forecasts indicate drier conditions in the Southern Plains but wetter weather in the eastern U.S. The French wheat condition remained steady at 84% good/excellent. Market watchers note steady-to-higher prices in May contracts across Chicago, Kansas City, and Minneapolis exchanges, amid ongoing demand and supply dynamics.
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