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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.

Meta stock today: META slips after Reuters scam-ad “playbook” report as Manus AI deal stays in focus

Meta stock today: META slips after Reuters scam-ad “playbook” report as Manus AI deal stays in focus

Meta shares fell 0.4% to $663 by late morning Wednesday after a Reuters report said internal documents showed the company delayed tougher ad checks to avoid costs. The U.S. Virgin Islands sued Meta, alleging it profited from scam ads and failed to protect children. Investors are also watching Meta’s planned $2–$3 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus.
31 December 2025
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Microsoft stock slips in late-morning trade as year-end tech selling weighs on megacaps

Microsoft stock slips in late-morning trade as year-end tech selling weighs on megacaps

Microsoft shares fell 0.5% to $484.89 in late morning trading Wednesday as investors trimmed tech holdings ahead of year-end. Holiday-thin volumes amplified moves in major tech stocks, with Broadcom down 0.7% and Nvidia up 0.7%. Wall Street’s focus remains on the Fed’s Jan. 27-28 meeting and Microsoft’s upcoming earnings, which have not yet been scheduled.
31 December 2025
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Micron stock slips today as China’s CXMT targets $4.2 billion DRAM IPO

Micron stock slips today as China’s CXMT targets $4.2 billion DRAM IPO

Micron Technology shares fell 1.8% to $287.35 in late-morning New York trading Wednesday after a Reuters report highlighted China’s CXMT plans to raise $4.2 billion for DRAM expansion. Micron’s CFO transferred 35,000 shares to an estate-planning trust, according to a recent filing. The company’s Taiwan unit secured a $149.5 million subsidy for memory chip R&D. Chip stocks and U.S. indexes traded slightly lower.
31 December 2025
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Newmont stock rebounds as gold steadies after CME margin jolt; Raymond James lifts target

Newmont stock rebounds as gold steadies after CME margin jolt; Raymond James lifts target

Newmont shares rose 2.1% to $101.86 Tuesday, rebounding as gold prices recovered after a sharp drop tied to higher futures margin requirements. Spot gold climbed 0.8% to $4,364.70 an ounce, while U.S. gold futures settled 1% higher. Raymond James raised its Newmont price target to $111 and kept an Outperform rating. Peers Agnico Eagle Mines and AngloGold Ashanti also advanced.
31 December 2025
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Constellation Energy stock slips today as Calpine deal steps and nuclear AI demand stay in focus

Constellation Energy stock slips today as Calpine deal steps and nuclear AI demand stay in focus

Constellation Energy closed down 0.4% at $357.12 Tuesday as traders tracked its $26.6 billion Calpine acquisition and regulatory hurdles, including required divestitures in three states. Shares moved between $355.50 and $361.40. No new filings followed a Dec. 23 update on Calpine note exchanges. Nuclear power sentiment remained in focus after Duke Energy’s permit application for a new North Carolina facility.
31 December 2025
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Lockheed Martin stock today dips despite $500 million Pentagon contract flow for Aegis, THAAD work

Lockheed Martin stock today dips despite $500 million Pentagon contract flow for Aegis, THAAD work

Lockheed Martin shares closed down 0.18% at $488.00 Tuesday after the Pentagon announced about $500 million in contract modifications for Aegis ship systems and THAAD missile-defense support. The largest was a $297.5 million award for Aegis sustainment. The S&P 500 slipped 0.14%. Investors await Lockheed’s late-January earnings and early-2026 U.S. defense budget news.
31 December 2025
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ConocoPhillips stock rises as oil steadies; Australia gas well update and Feb. 5 earnings in focus

ConocoPhillips stock rises as oil steadies; Australia gas well update and Feb. 5 earnings in focus

ConocoPhillips shares rose 1.6% to $94.10 Tuesday after a partner reported drilling at the Charlemont-1 well offshore Australia was paused due to unexpected gas shows and higher-than-forecast pressures. Oil prices closed little changed, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.14%. ConocoPhillips will release fourth-quarter results and 2026 guidance on Feb. 5.
31 December 2025
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Al-Arafah Islami Bank, Provati Insurance sign deal to digitise premium payments in Bangladesh

Al-Arafah Islami Bank, Provati Insurance sign deal to digitise premium payments in Bangladesh

Al-Arafah Islami Bank and Provati Insurance signed a memorandum of understanding to develop digital premium collection and real-time reporting, the companies said Tuesday. The partnership will focus on data security and faster financial reconciliation. No financial terms or rollout timeline were disclosed. Senior executives from both firms attended the signing in Dhaka.
31 December 2025
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Prologis stock ticks up as Fed minutes sharpen rate watch heading into New Year’s Eve session

Prologis stock ticks up as Fed minutes sharpen rate watch heading into New Year’s Eve session

Prologis (PLD) closed up 0.4% at $129.01 Tuesday as Fed minutes showed December’s rate cut was “finely balanced,” keeping REITs in focus. Trading was thin ahead of year-end, with the S&P 500 down 0.14%. Prologis will report fourth-quarter earnings on Jan. 21. U.S. home prices rose 1.7% year-on-year in October, the slowest pace since 2012.
31 December 2025
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Union Pacific stock slips as rivals press regulators to reject Norfolk Southern merger filing; UNP sets Q4 earnings date

Union Pacific stock slips as rivals press regulators to reject Norfolk Southern merger filing; UNP sets Q4 earnings date

Union Pacific shares closed down 0.6% to $233.11 after rival railroads asked regulators to reject its merger application with Norfolk Southern as incomplete. The Surface Transportation Board is reviewing whether the $85 billion deal’s filing meets requirements, with a decision expected after Jan. 2. Canadian Pacific Kansas City and CSX cited missing data and insufficient detail on competition impacts. Union Pacific will report fourth-quarter results Jan. 27.
31 December 2025
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Seagate (STX) stock slips as 2025 AI-storage rally cools — what investors watch next

Seagate (STX) stock slips as 2025 AI-storage rally cools — what investors watch next

Seagate shares closed down 0.4% at $280.08 Tuesday, extending a pause after a strong 2025 rally driven by AI data center demand. Western Digital dropped 2.0% as tech stocks slipped. Investors are watching for Seagate’s late-January earnings and updates on drive pricing. The company last guided for fiscal Q2 revenue of $2.70 billion and adjusted earnings of $2.75 per share.
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Stock Market Today

  • Microsoft IPO at 40: $1,000 Then Worth $5.5 Million Now
    March 13, 2026, 3:29 AM EDT. Microsoft marks 40 years since its 1986 IPO. A $1,000 investment then, at $21 per share, would translate to around $5.5 million today thanks to stock splits and share price growth. The company evolved from a software startup for the Altair 8800 PC into a tech giant integral to computing worldwide. Key moments include IBM's 1981 PC deal and the 1985 launch of Windows and Excel. Microsoft's stock has split nine times, turning roughly 47 IPO shares into 13,700 shares now priced near $400 each. This performance outpaces the average market return, underscoring Microsoft's pivotal role in tech history and investment growth.
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