Today: 13 March 2026
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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.

Johnson & Johnson stock ends 2025 steady as Halda deal closes and Barclays hikes target

Johnson & Johnson stock ends 2025 steady as Halda deal closes and Barclays hikes target

Johnson & Johnson closed its $3.05 billion acquisition of Halda Therapeutics, saying the deal will cut adjusted EPS by $0.20 between late 2025 and 2026. JNJ shares edged up 0.02% to $206.95 as the S&P 500 fell 0.74% on the year’s final trading day. Barclays raised its price target to $217, maintaining an Equal Weight rating. The company will discuss its 2026 outlook on Jan. 21.
1 January 2026
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Sandisk sets Jan. 29 earnings date; SNDK dips after-hours as NAND outlook comes into focus

Sandisk sets Jan. 29 earnings date; SNDK dips after-hours as NAND outlook comes into focus

Sandisk will report fiscal second-quarter results on Jan. 29, 2026, after shares fell 1.2% to $237.38 in thin after-hours trading. The company recently posted first-quarter revenue of $2.31 billion and forecast second-quarter revenue of $2.55–$2.65 billion. Investors are focused on NAND flash pricing and data-center demand heading into 2026. Sandisk joined the S&P 500 in November after separating from Western Digital.
1 January 2026
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10% yield play on Lululemon draws options interest as SM Energy tops investor search lists

10% yield play on Lululemon draws options interest as SM Energy tops investor search lists

Trefis outlined a put-options trade on Lululemon targeting a 10.5% annualized yield as shares trade near $210, about 50% below their 52-week high. TheStreet Pro noted Lululemon’s forward valuation now trails the S&P 500. Founder Chip Wilson is backing new board nominees, signaling a proxy fight. Zacks reported SM Energy as heavily searched, with earnings estimates down 4.8% in 30 days.
1 January 2026
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Costco stock slips into year-end as investors focus on Jan. 7 sales report

Costco stock slips into year-end as investors focus on Jan. 7 sales report

Costco shares slipped 0.1% to $864.37 in thin year-end trading Wednesday, ahead of its December sales report due Jan. 7. The stock moved between $862.25 and $867.76 as investors weighed lighter holiday volumes and awaited signals on consumer demand and interest rates. The SPDR S&P Retail ETF fell 0.3%; Walmart dropped 0.2%. The Federal Reserve’s latest minutes showed officials split on future rate moves.
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Rigetti (RGTI) stock ends 2025 lower as year-end selling hits quantum names — what to watch next

Rigetti (RGTI) stock ends 2025 lower as year-end selling hits quantum names — what to watch next

Rigetti Computing shares closed down 1.2% at $22.15 Wednesday, then rose to $22.26 in late trading. Other U.S.-listed quantum computing stocks also slipped as Wall Street ended 2025 lower on thin volume. The S&P 500 finished the year up 16.39%, Nasdaq up 20.36%. U.S. markets will be closed Thursday for New Year’s Day.
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Verizon stock today: VZ ends 2025 nearly flat as investors circle Jan. 30 earnings, dividend dates

Verizon stock today: VZ ends 2025 nearly flat as investors circle Jan. 30 earnings, dividend dates

Verizon closed up 0.1% at $40.73 in the year’s final session, with little movement ahead of its Jan. 30 earnings webcast. The NYSE will close Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day and reopen Jan. 2. Verizon’s next dividend payout is $0.69 a share, ex-dividend Jan. 12. Investors await updates on its $20 billion Frontier deal and key subscriber metrics.
1 January 2026
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Hooters’ bankruptcy comeback: iconic uniforms change and a simpler menu rolls out

Hooters’ bankruptcy comeback: iconic uniforms change and a simpler menu rolls out

Hooters is introducing new uniforms and a simplified menu after a founder-led group took control following Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The group finalized its acquisition of Hooters of America on Oct. 31 and now owns about 140 of 198 U.S. locations. The company filed for bankruptcy in March to address $376 million in debt. The revamp focuses on a “beachy” image and fresher menu items.
1 January 2026
Shopify stock dips as year-end trading turns defensive; rates back in focus for SHOP

Shopify stock dips as year-end trading turns defensive; rates back in focus for SHOP

Shopify shares fell 1.7% to $160.97 in after-hours trading Wednesday, closing about 12% below their 52-week high as investors reduced exposure ahead of the New Year’s holiday. The S&P 500 dropped 0.74%, while Treasury yields rose after a labor report. Amazon slipped 0.7%; Etsy and Wix gained. Shopify’s next earnings report will focus on holiday-quarter revenue and costs tied to AI and marketing.
1 January 2026
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Google stock caps best year since 2009 as AI bets carry Alphabet into 2026

Google stock caps best year since 2009 as AI bets carry Alphabet into 2026

Alphabet ended 2025 up 66%, its strongest annual gain since 2009, driven by investor enthusiasm for new AI-powered search features. Citizens JMP raised its price target on Alphabet to $385. U.S. stocks posted double-digit gains for the year, led by AI-linked tech names. Novavax shares fell 1.47% Tuesday, closing at $6.72, about 42% below their 52-week high.
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Disney (DIS) stock slips after-hours as DOJ child-privacy settlement and ‘Zootopia 2’ record hit headlines

Disney (DIS) stock slips after-hours as DOJ child-privacy settlement and ‘Zootopia 2’ record hit headlines

Disney shares dropped 0.9% to $113.77 in after-hours trading Wednesday after a federal court ordered the company to pay $10 million for violating children’s privacy rules on YouTube. Separately, Disney’s “Zootopia 2” became its highest-grossing animated film, earning $1.46 billion worldwide. U.S. markets close Thursday for New Year’s Day and reopen Friday.
1 January 2026
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Western Digital (WDC) stock slides after-hours into year-end as traders trim storage winners

Western Digital (WDC) stock slides after-hours into year-end as traders trim storage winners

Western Digital shares fell 2.2% to $172.27 in after-hours trading Wednesday, tracking broader tech weakness and year-end portfolio moves. The stock, a key indicator for data-center demand, swung between $171.28 and $177.46 during the day. Investors await the company’s next quarterly update for signals on margins and demand for AI-related storage. U.S. markets are closed Thursday for New Year’s Day.
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CrowdStrike stock (CRWD) slips after hours as CEO pay filing and Wedbush’s $600 target hit year-end tape

CrowdStrike stock (CRWD) slips after hours as CEO pay filing and Wedbush’s $600 target hit year-end tape

CrowdStrike shares fell 1.5% after hours to $468.76 following disclosure of a new performance-based equity award for CEO George Kurtz, tied to S&P 500-relative returns through 2028. Analyst Dan Ives of Wedbush reiterated a $600 price target, calling CrowdStrike a key AI-linked cybersecurity play for 2026. Palo Alto Networks, Zscaler, and Fortinet also traded lower late Wednesday. U.S. markets are closed Thursday for New Year’s Day.
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Stock Market Today

  • Newmont Reports Record Free Cash Flow in Q4 2025 Amid Strong Gold Prices
    March 13, 2026, 9:25 AM EDT. Newmont Corporation (NEM) posted a record $2.8 billion in free cash flow in Q4 2025, nearly doubling year over year, driven by a 44% rise in net cash from operating activities. The company's full-year free cash flow reached $7.3 billion, up 2.5 times from 2024. Rising gold prices, supported by central bank buying and geopolitical tensions, are expected to sustain this momentum into 2026. NEM's balance sheet strength positions it for growth and shareholder returns. Peers Barrick Mining and Agnico Eagle also reported significant free cash flow gains, reflecting a robust sector. NEM shares have risen 44.3% over six months and trade at a slight valuation discount, with earnings estimates increasing. NEM holds a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), signaling strong market confidence in its financial outlook.
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