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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.

Basic Materials Stocks Today: Metals Rally, China Policy Signals, and Fed-Cut Bets Shape the Week Ahead

Basic Materials Stocks Today: Metals Rally, China Policy Signals, and Fed-Cut Bets Shape the Week Ahead

Silver hit a record $77.40 an ounce and gold reached an all-time high of $4,549.71 on Friday, lifting basic materials stocks to the top of S&P 500 sector gains in thin, post-holiday trading. U.S. markets are closed Sunday, with investors watching for volatility as trading resumes Monday amid low liquidity and ongoing focus on China policy and the Federal Reserve’s 2026 rate outlook.
28 December 2025
Utilities Stocks in Focus: Fed Minutes, Treasury Yields, Winter Storm Risk—and the AI Power Boom Ahead of Monday’s Open

Utilities Stocks in Focus: Fed Minutes, Treasury Yields, Winter Storm Risk—and the AI Power Boom Ahead of Monday’s Open

Utilities stocks led sector losses Friday as winter storm warnings hit the Northeast, with the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF closing at $42.81. All major U.S. indexes ended slightly lower in light post-holiday trading. Investors are watching Federal Reserve rate signals and storm disruptions ahead of Monday’s market open.
28 December 2025
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Real Estate Stocks Today: REITs Head Into the Final 2025 Sessions With Fed Minutes, Housing Data, and Rate-Cut Bets in the Spotlight

Real Estate Stocks Today: REITs Head Into the Final 2025 Sessions With Fed Minutes, Housing Data, and Rate-Cut Bets in the Spotlight

U.S. real estate stocks, especially REITs, are ending 2025 as the only S&P 500 sector to lose ground, even as the broader market hovers near record highs. Investors are watching the upcoming release of Federal Reserve minutes on Tuesday for signals on interest rates, which have weighed heavily on the sector. The Fed cut rates by 75 basis points over its last three meetings. Trading volume remained thin in the post-holiday week.
28 December 2025
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Energy Stocks Today: Oil Slides Into Year-End, LNG Oversupply Fears Grow, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Energy Stocks Today: Oil Slides Into Year-End, LNG Oversupply Fears Grow, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Oil prices fell sharply Friday, with Brent settling at $60.64 a barrel and WTI at $56.74, both down over 2% amid renewed supply glut concerns. The S&P 500 Energy sector closed down 0.28% but remains up 3.74% for the year. U.S. petroleum inventory data is scheduled for release Monday, earlier than usual. Trading volumes were thin, and energy ETFs like XLE stayed rangebound.
28 December 2025
Industrials Stocks Outlook: XLI Near Highs as Year-End Rotation, Fed Minutes, and Defense Headlines Set the Tone for Monday

Industrials Stocks Outlook: XLI Near Highs as Year-End Rotation, Fed Minutes, and Defense Headlines Set the Tone for Monday

The Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) closed at 157.21 on Friday, down 0.18%, near its 52-week high. Industrials have outperformed the broader S&P 500 in 2025, drawing investor focus as year-end trading thins. Defense stocks face new pressure after China announced sanctions tied to Taiwan arms sales. Investors await Federal Reserve minutes and watch for sector rotation beyond tech.
28 December 2025
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Healthcare Stocks Today: Weekend Headlines, 2026 Themes, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Healthcare Stocks Today: Weekend Headlines, 2026 Themes, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

U.S. equity markets are closed for the weekend. Healthcare stocks face new catalysts for Monday, including policy scrutiny after a Wall Street Journal report on Medicare drug waste tied to UnitedHealth, Humana, and CVS Health, and Johnson & Johnson halting a mid-stage eczema drug trial. The S&P 500 remains near 7,000 as investors rotate into sectors with moderate valuations.
28 December 2025
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Financial Services Stocks: Banks, Insurers and Payments in Focus as Fed Minutes Loom and S&P 500 Nears 7,000

Financial Services Stocks: Banks, Insurers and Payments in Focus as Fed Minutes Loom and S&P 500 Nears 7,000

The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) closed Friday at $55.62, down 0.20% and just below its 52-week high, as financial stocks drew attention amid a rotation out of mega-cap tech. The S&P 500 ended at 6,929.94, about 1% from the 7,000 mark, in a quiet, post-holiday session. U.S. markets are closed for the weekend. Investors await the next session and potential moves in financials.
28 December 2025
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Technology Stocks Today: AI Leaders, Fed Minutes, and Year-End Rotation Set the Tone for Nasdaq Into Monday

Technology Stocks Today: AI Leaders, Fed Minutes, and Year-End Rotation Set the Tone for Nasdaq Into Monday

The Nasdaq Composite closed at 23,593.10 Friday, ending slightly lower on light post-holiday volume. Technology stocks showed mixed action, with the S&P 500 tech sector down over 3% since early November while other sectors outperformed. Index futures resume trading Sunday at 6 p.m. ET. Investors await Federal Reserve minutes and key economic data in a holiday-shortened week.
28 December 2025
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Data Center Stocks Watch: Nvidia Headlines, Power-Grid Crunch, and Fed Minutes in Focus Before the Next Wall Street Session

Data Center Stocks Watch: Nvidia Headlines, Power-Grid Crunch, and Fed Minutes in Focus Before the Next Wall Street Session

Nvidia rose about 1% Friday after agreeing to license chip technology from Groq and hire its CEO. The Dow slipped 0.04%, S&P 500 fell 0.03% to 6,929.94, and Nasdaq dropped 0.09% in muted, low-volume trading. Nvidia also plans to ship H200 AI chips to China by mid-February, pending approvals. Data center stocks remain in focus as investors watch for Fed signals and year-end positioning.
28 December 2025
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Space and Defense Stocks: RTX, Lockheed, Boeing, Rocket Lab in Focus as Geopolitics and Year-End Trading Set Up Monday’s Session

Space and Defense Stocks: RTX, Lockheed, Boeing, Rocket Lab in Focus as Geopolitics and Year-End Trading Set Up Monday’s Session

China imposed sanctions late Friday on 20 U.S. defense firms and 10 individuals, including Boeing units, over arms sales to Taiwan. The move freezes assets in China and bans business with the targeted companies, though Reuters notes the impact may be mostly symbolic. U.S. markets are closed for the weekend and reopen Monday. Wall Street ended Friday near record highs in thin, post-holiday trading.
28 December 2025
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Quantum Computing Stocks: IonQ, Rigetti, D-Wave and QUBT Slide Into Year-End—What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Quantum Computing Stocks: IonQ, Rigetti, D-Wave and QUBT Slide Into Year-End—What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Quantum computing stocks fell sharply Friday despite a quiet broader market. IonQ dropped 7.6%, Rigetti 8.6%, D-Wave 8.1%, and Quantum Computing Inc. 6.5%. D-Wave’s latest quarter showed $3.7 million revenue and over 70% gross margin, but analysts flagged valuation concerns. Trading volumes remained thin ahead of year-end.
28 December 2025
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Rare Metals Stocks Outlook: Silver’s Record Run, Lithium Demand Warning, and Rare Earth Supply Chains in Focus Before Monday’s Open

Rare Metals Stocks Outlook: Silver’s Record Run, Lithium Demand Warning, and Rare Earth Supply Chains in Focus Before Monday’s Open

U.S. equity markets are closed Sunday after a volatile week for rare metals stocks. Silver hit a record $77.40/oz and platinum reached all-time highs, with U.S.-listed precious metal miners rising sharply. Tesla CEO Elon Musk warned high silver prices could hurt manufacturers. The S&P 500 ended Friday near records, with materials stocks leading gains.
28 December 2025
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Big Tech Stocks Today: Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft and the “Magnificent Seven” Face a Year-End Reality Check as Wall Street Nears S&P 500’s 7,000 Milestone

Big Tech Stocks Today: Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft and the “Magnificent Seven” Face a Year-End Reality Check as Wall Street Nears S&P 500’s 7,000 Milestone

The S&P 500 closed about 1% below 7,000 after eight straight monthly gains, its longest streak since 2017–2018. Big Tech now accounts for roughly 35% of the index, but recent gains have broadened to other sectors as technology shares fell over 3% since November. Investors await Fed minutes Tuesday for clues on future rate cuts after the central bank lowered rates by 75 basis points in late 2025.
28 December 2025
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EV Stocks Watch: Tesla Robotaxi Deadline Nears as Wall Street Eyes 7,000—What Investors Need Before Monday’s Open

EV Stocks Watch: Tesla Robotaxi Deadline Nears as Wall Street Eyes 7,000—What Investors Need Before Monday’s Open

U.S. equity markets are closed Sunday, with index futures set to reopen in the evening as investors brace for thin liquidity and potential volatility in EV stocks on Monday. The S&P 500 remains near record highs, while Tesla draws attention with a year-end push on Full Self-Driving technology and a possible robotaxi milestone in Austin.
28 December 2025
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Semiconductor Stocks Outlook: Memory Chip Shortage, AI Spending Debate, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Semiconductor Stocks Outlook: Memory Chip Shortage, AI Spending Debate, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

A global memory-chip shortage is driving up prices, with some segments more than doubling since February, Reuters reports. The PHLX Semiconductor Index closed Friday at 7,207.64 after a quiet session, as investors watch for updates on AI infrastructure and Big Tech spending. Nvidia shares rose after agreeing to license technology from Groq and hire its CEO. U.S. markets reopen Monday.
28 December 2025
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Natural Gas Stocks Head Into Monday With Weather Whiplash, LNG Signals, and a Delayed EIA Storage Report in Focus

Natural Gas Stocks Head Into Monday With Weather Whiplash, LNG Signals, and a Delayed EIA Storage Report in Focus

U.S. natural gas futures climbed 9.6% to $4.366 per MMBtu for the week, ending a losing streak as forecasts turned colder for early January. Record production near 109.8 Bcf/d and strong LNG feedgas demand around 18.4 Bcf/d continue to weigh on the market. The delayed EIA storage report and resumed Freeport LNG operations remain in focus.
28 December 2025
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AI Stocks in Focus: Nvidia’s Groq Deal, Year-End Rally Risks, and What Investors Should Watch Next

AI Stocks in Focus: Nvidia’s Groq Deal, Year-End Rally Risks, and What Investors Should Watch Next

Nvidia has signed a non-exclusive licensing deal with AI chip startup Groq, with several Groq executives joining Nvidia, but Groq will remain independent. Michael Burry has taken a bearish position against Nvidia and Palantir, calling the AI sector a bubble. The S&P 500 is near record highs after a quiet session. Markets are closed for the weekend; investors await futures and new catalysts ahead of Monday’s open.
28 December 2025
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Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Holds Near $88,000 as U.S. Stock Market Closed; ETF Outflows and Holiday Liquidity Keep Traders on Watch

Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Holds Near $88,000 as U.S. Stock Market Closed; ETF Outflows and Holiday Liquidity Keep Traders on Watch

Bitcoin hovered near $87,856 Sunday afternoon in New York, trading in a narrow range after U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $782 million in net outflows over Christmas week. U.S. stock markets remained closed for the weekend, with major indexes ending Friday’s session slightly lower on thin volume. Gold and silver touched fresh highs late in the week. BlackRock’s IBIT led Friday’s ETF redemptions with nearly $193 million.
28 December 2025
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    March 12, 2026, 7:37 AM EDT. Smith Douglas Construction Holding Corp. (SDHC) has been upgraded to a strong buy by an independent analyst specializing in small- and mid-cap stocks. The analyst, with a background in law and investment transactions, holds a long position in SDHC shares and emphasizes the company's potential for significant growth. Focused on sectors like life sciences, insurers, homebuilders, and consumer businesses, the analyst highlights SDHC's fundamentals and valuation as attractive. Disclosure notes the analyst owns shares and is not compensated beyond Seeking Alpha payouts. Investors are reminded that past performance does not guarantee future results, and this opinion is not formal investment advice.

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India Stock Market Today: Nifty Extends Slide as Oil Tops $100, Rupee Hits Record Low

India Stock Market Today: Nifty Extends Slide as Oil Tops $100, Rupee Hits Record Low

12 March 2026
India’s Nifty 50 fell 0.53% to 23,739.30 by mid-afternoon Thursday as oil prices topped $100 a barrel and the rupee hit a record low of 92.3575 per dollar. The Sensex dropped 1% in morning trade. Analysts warned higher oil could widen the current account deficit and slow growth. U.S. trade probes and regional market losses added to pressure.
Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Drops 1.3% as $100 Oil Revives RBA Rate-Hike Fears

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Australian shares fell 1.3% Thursday, with the S&P/ASX 200 closing at 8,629.00 after oil surged above $100 a barrel following attacks on Middle East fuel tankers. Financials dropped 1.5% and miners 1.7%, while energy stocks rose sharply. Traders now see a 75% chance of another Reserve Bank rate hike next week. The index is down over 6% in March, on track for its worst month since September 2022.
Oil Stocks Before Market Open Today: What to Know as Crude Surges and Exxon, Chevron, Occidental Rise

Oil Stocks Before Market Open Today: What to Know as Crude Surges and Exxon, Chevron, Occidental Rise

12 March 2026
Crude oil briefly topped $100 a barrel after new attacks on tankers in Iraqi waters, before Brent eased to $96.45 and U.S. WTI to $91.30. Exxon, Chevron, and Occidental shares rose premarket, while U.S. stock futures fell as traders dialed back expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. A record 400 million-barrel IEA release, including 172 million from the U.S. reserve, failed to calm supply fears.
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