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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.

Silver Price Today Holds Near $79 Record High as Fed Rate-Cut Bets and China Export Rules Stir Supply Fears

Silver Price Today Holds Near $79 Record High as Fed Rate-Cut Bets and China Export Rules Stir Supply Fears

Spot silver hovered near $79.3 per ounce in midday New York trading Sunday, close to record highs after a sharp late-week surge. U.S. stock markets remain closed, but CME Globex silver futures reopen Sunday evening. The rally follows expectations for Fed easing, a weaker dollar, and new Chinese export rules for 2026–2027. Silver has outperformed gold in 2025, with thin markets adding to volatility.
28 December 2025
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Global Stock Markets Today: S&P 500 Near 7,000 as Fed Minutes, Oil Slump and Record Metals Set the Tone for Year-End Trading

Global Stock Markets Today: S&P 500 Near 7,000 as Fed Minutes, Oil Slump and Record Metals Set the Tone for Year-End Trading

U.S. stock markets are closed for the weekend after the Dow ended Friday at 48,710.97, the S&P 500 at 6,929.94, and the Nasdaq at 23,593.10. Trading volume was light, with about 10.22 billion shares changing hands versus a 20-day average of 15.98 billion. Investors await Fed meeting minutes and a possible announcement on the next Fed chair. The “Santa Claus rally” period continues through Jan. 5.
28 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today: Wall Street Closed Sunday as S&P 500 Nears 7,000 — Key News, Fed Minutes Preview, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

US Stock Market Today: Wall Street Closed Sunday as S&P 500 Nears 7,000 — Key News, Fed Minutes Preview, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

U.S. markets are closed Sunday after the Dow ended Friday at 48,710.97, down 20.19 points, and the S&P 500 slipped 2.11 points to 6,929.94. Nasdaq fell 20.21 points to 23,593.10. All three indexes posted weekly gains, with the S&P 500 up 1.4%. Trading volume Friday was sharply below average as the year-end “Santa Claus rally” period began.
28 December 2025
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Dow Jones today: DJIA holds near record highs as markets close for the weekend and investors brace for Fed minutes, thin year-end trading

Dow Jones today: DJIA holds near record highs as markets close for the weekend and investors brace for Fed minutes, thin year-end trading

The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 20.19 points to 48,710.97 on Friday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also edging lower in light, holiday trading. U.S. exchange volume fell to 10.22 billion shares, well below the 20-day average. Markets remain near record highs heading into the final sessions of 2025, with traders watching for signs of a continued Santa Claus rally.
28 December 2025
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Canada Flight Delays Hit Toronto and Vancouver Amid Deep Freeze: Live Airport Tracker Tips, Passenger Rights, and How to Use Air Canada Aeroplan to Rebook Smarter

Canada Flight Delays Hit Toronto and Vancouver Amid Deep Freeze: Live Airport Tracker Tips, Passenger Rights, and How to Use Air Canada Aeroplan to Rebook Smarter

Severe winter weather triggered 67 flight cancellations and 437 delays at Canadian airports on December 28, 2025, according to Travel And Tour World. Toronto Pearson saw the highest disruption, with Air Canada, Porter, WestJet, and regional airlines affected. Temperatures dropped below -40°C in parts of northern Canada, straining airport operations and de-icing capacity. NAV CANADA warned of ongoing delays as conditions persist.
28 December 2025
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Brian Moynihan’s 2026 Outlook: How Bank of America Sees AI Boosting Growth, While Consumer Confidence, Tariffs, and Copper Set the Tone for Markets

Brian Moynihan’s 2026 Outlook: How Bank of America Sees AI Boosting Growth, While Consumer Confidence, Tariffs, and Copper Set the Tone for Markets

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan said U.S. consumer spending rose 4% to 4.5% over the holiday period, despite concerns about inflation. He told CBS that all income groups increased spending, and projected 2.4% U.S. GDP growth in 2026. Moynihan cited AI as a growing economic driver but warned of risks from policy uncertainty, geopolitics, and infrastructure constraints.
28 December 2025
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Visa Stock (NYSE: V) Holds Near $355 With Markets Closed: Key Headlines, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Visa Stock (NYSE: V) Holds Near $355 With Markets Closed: Key Headlines, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Visa shares closed at $355.00 on Friday, Dec. 26, unchanged for the day and about 5% below their 52-week high. U.S. markets are shut for the weekend, with trading set to resume Monday amid thin volumes and anticipation of Federal Reserve meeting minutes. Recent SEC filings showed Covéa Finance trimmed its Visa stake in Q3, while other firms adjusted positions. Visa reported U.S. holiday retail spending rose 4.2% year-over-year through Dec. 21.
28 December 2025
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Coupang Stock (CPNG) News: Founder Bom Kim Apologizes for Data Leak as Shares Rebound—What to Watch Before Monday’s Market Open

Coupang Stock (CPNG) News: Founder Bom Kim Apologizes for Data Leak as Shares Rebound—What to Watch Before Monday’s Market Open

Coupang founder Bom Kim issued his first public apology Sunday for a customer data leak affecting about 3,000 accounts in South Korea and pledged compensation. Coupang said the data, stored by a former employee, was not sold or transferred and included no payment information. U.S. markets were closed; Coupang shares last traded at $24.27, up 6.45% on Friday.
28 December 2025
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GE Vernova (GEV) Stock: Weekend Hold Near $663 as “Bridge Power” Demand From AI Data Centers Keeps Bull Case Alive

GE Vernova (GEV) Stock: Weekend Hold Near $663 as “Bridge Power” Demand From AI Data Centers Keeps Bull Case Alive

GE Vernova shares closed Friday at $663.46, down 0.6%. A new Financial Times report says data center developers are increasingly using on-site aeroderivative turbines to bypass grid delays, boosting demand for GE Vernova’s equipment. Orders for its turbines rose about one-third in the first three quarters of 2025. The company is supplying turbines for a Texas project tied to OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank.
28 December 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock: Markets Closed Sunday as Takeover Bids, Tender-Offer Deadline, and Analyst Targets Set the Stage for Monday

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Stock: Markets Closed Sunday as Takeover Bids, Tender-Offer Deadline, and Analyst Targets Set the Stage for Monday

Warner Bros. Discovery shares closed Friday at $28.80, near Paramount Skydance’s $30-per-share hostile bid, with 27 million shares traded. The company confirmed it received an amended cash offer from Paramount but maintained its support for an existing Netflix agreement. U.S. markets are closed for the weekend and will reopen Monday amid thin year-end trading.
28 December 2025
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Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Stock Surges Toward Fresh Highs as Copper Hits Record Territory — What Investors Need Before Monday’s Open

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Stock Surges Toward Fresh Highs as Copper Hits Record Territory — What Investors Need Before Monday’s Open

Freeport-McMoRan shares closed at $53.04 on Friday, Dec. 26, up 2.16%, after hitting a 52-week high of $53.77 amid a surge in copper prices. Copper futures in Shanghai neared 100,000 yuan per ton, while Comex copper traded around $5.80 per pound. Trading volume for FCX reached about 14.8 million shares. U.S. markets are closed for the weekend; trading resumes Monday.
28 December 2025
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Cisco Stock (CSCO) Update: Market Closed Sunday as Wall Street Nears Year-End Milestones and Analysts Map the Next Move

Cisco Stock (CSCO) Update: Market Closed Sunday as Wall Street Nears Year-End Milestones and Analysts Map the Next Move

Cisco Systems closed Friday at $78.16, slipping to about $78.00 in after-hours trading as U.S. markets shut for the weekend. Shares sit near 52-week highs, following a multi-month climb. Cisco trades at roughly 30 times trailing earnings, with a $0.41 quarterly dividend set for Jan. 21, 2026. Recent headlines focus on institutional ownership disclosures.
28 December 2025
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IREN Limited Stock (NASDAQ: IREN) In Focus: AI Cloud Momentum, Bitcoin Sensitivity, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

IREN Limited Stock (NASDAQ: IREN) In Focus: AI Cloud Momentum, Bitcoin Sensitivity, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

IREN Limited shares closed Friday at $40.30, down 4%, after volatile trading between $39.53 and $42.64. Recent media coverage highlights IREN’s shift from bitcoin mining to AI cloud infrastructure, with focus on its Microsoft contract and new AI clients. No new company press releases have been issued since early December. U.S. equity markets remain closed for the weekend.
28 December 2025
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Bank of America Stock (BAC) Holds Near a 52-Week High as Markets Close for the Weekend — What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Bank of America Stock (BAC) Holds Near a 52-Week High as Markets Close for the Weekend — What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Bank of America closed Friday at $56.17, near its 52-week high of $56.55, down 0.1% on the day. The NYSE is shut Sunday, with trading set to resume Monday at 9:30 a.m. ET. Investors are watching for signals on 2026 interest rate cuts after the Fed lowered rates to 3.50%–3.75% this year. The S&P 500 sits near record highs, with financials gaining amid thin year-end trading.
28 December 2025
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ServiceNow (NOW) Stock Weekend Update: What Wall Street Is Watching After the $7.75B Armis Deal, CEO Contract Extension, and Fresh Analyst Targets

ServiceNow (NOW) Stock Weekend Update: What Wall Street Is Watching After the $7.75B Armis Deal, CEO Contract Extension, and Fresh Analyst Targets

ServiceNow closed Friday at $153.89, up 0.85%, with 5 million shares traded. The stock has hovered in the mid-$150s since announcing its $7.75 billion Armis acquisition. Bloomberg reports ServiceNow spent at least $12 billion on deals in 2025. TD Cowen cut its price target to $230, citing M&A risks.
28 December 2025
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Walmart Stock (WMT) Weekend Update: Price Holds Near $112 as Year-End Rally Nears; Analyst Targets, New Catalysts, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Walmart Stock (WMT) Weekend Update: Price Holds Near $112 as Year-End Rally Nears; Analyst Targets, New Catalysts, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Walmart shares closed at $111.74 on Friday, up 0.12%, with U.S. markets shut for the weekend. Carnegie Investment Counsel increased its stake in the third quarter, according to recent filings. John Furner is set to become CEO on Feb. 1, 2026. Analyst consensus rates Walmart a “Moderate Buy,” with average 12-month price targets above the current level.
28 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Three Stocks Added to Zacks Strong Sell List on March 12
    March 12, 2026, 7:16 AM EDT. Zacks Investment Research labeled AMC Networks Inc. (AMCX), Bilibili Inc. (BILI), and Century Communities, Inc. (CCS) as Strong Sell stocks on March 12. These companies saw significant downward revisions in earnings estimates over the last 60 days: 16.8% for AMCX, 30% for BILI, and 10.9% for CCS. The Zacks Rank #5 indicates a strong sell recommendation based on analysts' consensus earnings revisions. Investors are cautioned by these negative earnings outlooks amid broader market uncertainty. Additionally, Zacks promotes a separate list of five stocks with potential to double in 2024, highlighting contrast in investment strategies.

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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

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Drops 1.3% as $100 Oil Revives RBA Rate-Hike Fears

12 March 2026
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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