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.

Why Western Digital stock is down today: WDC slides as year-end rotation cools AI-hardware trades

Why Western Digital stock is down today: WDC slides as year-end rotation cools AI-hardware trades

Western Digital shares fell 1.7% to $176.55 Tuesday, reversing early gains and underperforming storage peers in thin year-end trading. The stock, up 303% in 2025, has been volatile amid portfolio reshuffling and investor focus on Fed policy signals. No company news was tied to the drop. Broader U.S. indexes were little changed.
Lululemon stock slips today as founder Chip Wilson launches proxy fight over board shake-up

Lululemon stock slips today as founder Chip Wilson launches proxy fight over board shake-up

Lululemon shares slipped 0.6% to $211.30 after founder Chip Wilson launched a proxy fight for board seats. The board said it will review Wilson’s nominees and issue a recommendation before the 2026 annual meeting. The move follows CEO Calvin McDonald’s decision to step down Jan. 31, with two executives named interim co-CEOs. Wilson holds a 4.27% stake and is acting alone, according to Reuters.
30 December 2025
Texas Instruments stock today: TXN flat after ReRAM licensing deal as Fed minutes land

Texas Instruments stock today: TXN flat after ReRAM licensing deal as Fed minutes land

Texas Instruments shares hovered near $176 after Weebit Nano licensed its ReRAM memory technology to the chipmaker for embedded processing chips. The stock slipped 0.01% to $175.67 in afternoon trading. The deal covers IP licensing and technology transfer, with Weebit’s ReRAM qualified for automotive-grade reliability. Trading volume was muted as investors digested the Fed’s latest meeting minutes.
30 December 2025
Rigetti stock today: RGTI steadies as Fed minutes and year-end flows keep quantum names jumpy

Rigetti stock today: RGTI steadies as Fed minutes and year-end flows keep quantum names jumpy

Rigetti Computing shares rose 0.3% to $22.34 Tuesday afternoon after swinging 3% intraday. IonQ gained 1.2% and D-Wave Quantum advanced 1.6%, while the broader market was flat. Trading was thin ahead of year-end, with investors rotating within technology. The Federal Reserve’s December minutes showed policymakers split on further rate cuts.
AT&T stock today ticks higher as Fed minutes loom and year-end rotation lifts telecoms

AT&T stock today ticks higher as Fed minutes loom and year-end rotation lifts telecoms

AT&T shares rose 0.1% to $24.80 Tuesday afternoon as the broader market remained subdued ahead of Federal Reserve minutes. The stock traded in a narrow range, with peers Verizon and T-Mobile also slightly higher. Investors are watching for AT&T’s Jan. 28 earnings and updates on satellite connectivity with AST SpaceMobile. The 10-year Treasury yield edged up to 4.134%.
Freeport-McMoRan stock today: FCX edges up as copper rebounds toward record highs

Freeport-McMoRan stock today: FCX edges up as copper rebounds toward record highs

Freeport-McMoRan shares rose 0.5% to $51.75 Tuesday afternoon as copper futures rebounded 3.7% to $5.77 a pound. Copper hovered near record highs after touching $12,960 per ton Monday and is up 42% in 2025. Other major miners, including Southern Copper, BHP, and Rio Tinto, also gained in U.S. trading. Traders are watching if copper holds these levels into the new year.
30 December 2025
CRH stock dips today as buyback rolls on and Fed minutes loom

CRH stock dips today as buyback rolls on and Fed minutes loom

CRH shares fell 1.1% to $126.01 in New York Tuesday after the company disclosed buying 31,100 shares Monday under its U.S. buyback program. The repurchases, part of a $300 million plan, came as markets traded in thin year-end conditions. Investors awaited Federal Reserve minutes due later in the day. Other U.S.-listed aggregates producers also slipped.
30 December 2025
Schwab stock slips as Fed minutes put rate outlook back in focus

Schwab stock slips as Fed minutes put rate outlook back in focus

Charles Schwab shares fell 0.6% to $100.69 in afternoon trading Tuesday, with rivals Interactive Brokers and Robinhood also lower. Investors awaited Federal Reserve minutes due later in the day for signals on rate policy. A regulatory filing showed Schwab executive Jonathan Beatty exercised options and a related trust sold 2,000 shares at about $102.01. Schwab’s fourth-quarter results are expected Jan. 21.
KLA stock dips as China’s 50% domestic chip-tool rule rattles semiconductor equipment names

KLA stock dips as China’s 50% domestic chip-tool rule rattles semiconductor equipment names

KLA shares fell 0.8% to $1,250.43 Tuesday after a Reuters report said China will require chipmakers to source at least half of new-fab equipment domestically. U.S. chip-equipment stocks tracked lower as traders awaited Federal Reserve minutes and eyed tightening export-license rules. Applied Materials and Lam Research also declined, while ASML rose.
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Stock Market Today

  • Palo Alto Networks Expands Share Buyback Program by $1 Billion
    March 12, 2026, 10:47 PM EDT. Palo Alto Networks (PANW) announced a $1 billion addition to its stock repurchase program, following utilization of its previous $4.1 billion buyback limit. The cybersecurity firm bought back $1 billion in shares between February 20-24, averaging $147.69 per share. This move supports earnings per share and signals confidence in its financial health. Analysts maintain a "Buy" rating with a $185 price target, citing profitability improvements, strong cash flow, and positive earnings momentum despite technical concerns and valuation risks. The buybacks may continue through December 31, 2026, bolstering shareholder value amid evolving market conditions.
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