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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.

Wells Fargo stock slips as Fed minutes loom in thin year-end trading

Wells Fargo stock slips as Fed minutes loom in thin year-end trading

Wells Fargo shares fell 0.4% to $94.15 in afternoon New York trading Tuesday, tracking declines across U.S. bank stocks ahead of Federal Reserve meeting minutes. Investors focused on rate expectations for 2026 and the bank’s upcoming earnings in mid-January. The 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.134% as financial sector ETFs also slipped in thin, year-end trading.
30 December 2025
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Pfizer stock today: PFE edges up after TD Cowen sticks with Hold as investors size up 2026 outlook

Pfizer stock today: PFE edges up after TD Cowen sticks with Hold as investors size up 2026 outlook

Pfizer shares edged up 0.1% to $25.03 Tuesday after TD Cowen reiterated a Hold rating and $30 price target, citing negative trends through 2030. The company projected 2026 revenue of $59.5 billion to $62.5 billion and warned of a “bumpy” period ahead as COVID demand fades and key patents expire. Shares have dropped over 50% since early 2023. Pfizer’s next earnings report is set for February 3.
30 December 2025
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Natural gas price steadies near $4 as UNG stock climbs; traders await fresh U.S. storage data

Natural gas price steadies near $4 as UNG stock climbs; traders await fresh U.S. storage data

United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) rose 1.6% to $13.26 in midday trading Tuesday as February Henry Hub futures held above $4 per mmBtu. U.S. gas storage fell by 166 billion cubic feet to 3,413 bcf for the week ended Dec. 19. Traders await the EIA storage report due Wednesday at noon ET. Leveraged gas ETFs moved sharply, with BOIL up 2% and KOLD down 2%.
30 December 2025
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AI stocks today: Nvidia AI21 buyout talk hits tape as Meta climbs on Manus deal

AI stocks today: Nvidia AI21 buyout talk hits tape as Meta climbs on Manus deal

Nvidia traded flat after reports of advanced talks to buy Israel’s AI21 Labs for up to $3 billion. Meta gained 1.17% to $666.40 after announcing plans to acquire AI startup Manus, with the deal valued at $2 billion to $3 billion by a source. Broader tech stocks were mixed in light, year-end trading. Investors awaited Federal Reserve meeting minutes for signals on 2026 interest rates.
30 December 2025
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Bitcoin price today steadies near $88,000 as Fed minutes loom; crypto stocks edge higher

Bitcoin price today steadies near $88,000 as Fed minutes loom; crypto stocks edge higher

Bitcoin rose 0.8% to $88,320 in New York Tuesday afternoon. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $19.3 million in net outflows Monday, led by BlackRock’s IBIT. Coinbase shares edged up 0.2%, while Strategy gained 1.4% after disclosing a $108.8 million bitcoin purchase. Fed minutes are due at 2 p.m. ET.
30 December 2025
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S&P 500 Slips Before Fed Minutes as Meta Rises on Manus AI Deal

S&P 500 Slips Before Fed Minutes as Meta Rises on Manus AI Deal

Meta rose 1.2% after announcing plans to acquire AI startup Manus, reportedly valued at $2–3 billion. The Dow slipped 0.24%, S&P 500 fell 0.09%, and Nasdaq eased 0.07% in midday trading as investors awaited Federal Reserve meeting minutes. Apple and Nvidia edged lower, while Microsoft ticked up. T1 Energy climbed 3.7% after selling $160 million in clean-energy tax credits.
30 December 2025
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Dow Jones today: DJIA slips in thin year-end trade as Fed minutes loom

Dow Jones today: DJIA slips in thin year-end trade as Fed minutes loom

The Dow slipped 0.12% to 48,404.49 by early afternoon Tuesday, with financials and tech stocks weighing and communication services rising after Meta’s AI acquisition. Investors awaited Federal Reserve minutes due at 2 p.m. ET, following a recent rate cut that split policymakers. Treasury yields edged up, with the 10-year near 4.13%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq were little changed in thin, year-end trading.
30 December 2025
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Target stock slips today as activist pressure stays in focus — what investors are watching next

Target stock slips today as activist pressure stays in focus — what investors are watching next

Target shares fell 0.7% to $97.38 in midday trading Tuesday, underperforming a weaker retail sector. The move follows reports that hedge fund Toms Capital Investment Management has taken a significant, undisclosed stake as Target prepares for a CEO transition in February. Investors await filings that could reveal TCIM’s intentions. Target shares are down more than 28% in 2025.
30 December 2025
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IREN stock slips today as year-end tech jitters hit AI data-center plays

IREN stock slips today as year-end tech jitters hit AI data-center plays

IREN shares dropped 1.4% to $38.87 by midday Tuesday, underperforming bitcoin, which rose 0.7%. The move follows IREN’s early-December share sale and $2.3 billion convertible note issue, fueling investor focus on funding and dilution. Trading volume reached about 10.7 million shares. Core Scientific fell 1.2%, while Marathon Digital was little changed.
30 December 2025
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  • Bitcoin Hits One-Week High as Bessent Addresses Oil Price Impact
    March 12, 2026, 9:46 PM EDT. Bitcoin (BTC) climbed to just below $72,000 following U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's comments on stabilizing oil markets. Bessent announced temporary authorization for countries to buy stranded Russian oil, aiming to ease supply disruptions. This move comes amid oil prices surging nearly 10% to close to $100 per barrel, which pressured U.S. stocks. Bitcoin, resilient above $70,000 during the day, gained 2.2% in 24 hours. Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate crude retreated $2 to $95.22 per barrel. The Treasury's intervention aims to calm volatility and reduce energy costs, influencing broader financial markets including cryptos.
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