Today: 12 March 2026

Khadija Saeed

A dedicated markets reporter, she covers stocks, macroeconomics, and major business developments with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.

AMD Stock Outlook: Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) Holds Near $215 Ahead of Year-End Week as China AI Chip Sales and Fed Minutes Take Center Stage

AMD Stock Outlook: Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) Holds Near $215 Ahead of Year-End Week as China AI Chip Sales and Fed Minutes Take Center Stage

AMD shares closed at $214.99, little changed after a holiday-shortened week marked by thin trading and volatility. Wall Street Zen downgraded AMD to “hold” on Saturday, while Seeking Alpha raised its view to “hold” citing AI demand but flagged margin risks. U.S. markets reopen Monday. Investors are watching for signs of China-related AI revenue, competitive pressures, and macro volatility.
28 December 2025
Amazon Stock (AMZN) Update: Drone Delivery Plans Scrapped in Italy as Wall Street Heads Into the Final Week of 2025

Amazon Stock (AMZN) Update: Drone Delivery Plans Scrapped in Italy as Wall Street Heads Into the Final Week of 2025

Amazon said it will halt plans for commercial drone deliveries in Italy, citing regulatory challenges after discussions with aerospace authorities. Italy’s civil aviation regulator called the move unexpected, linking it to internal company policy. Amazon shares last closed at $232.52, with a market cap near $2.49 trillion. Markets remain closed for the weekend.
28 December 2025
Micron Technology Stock (MU) in Focus: AI Memory Tailwinds, Latest Weekend Headlines, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Micron Technology Stock (MU) in Focus: AI Memory Tailwinds, Latest Weekend Headlines, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Micron Technology shares closed Friday at $284.79 after trading between $283.42 and $290.87, ending the week up about 240% for the year. Light post-holiday volume saw the stock slip 0.5% after hitting record highs earlier in the week. Director Steven J. Gomo sold 5,000 shares at $263.63 on Dec. 19, according to a regulatory filing. Elevated short-term hedging activity was noted in options trading.
28 December 2025
Broadcom Stock (AVGO) Weekend Update: Analysts See 2026 Upside as AI Backlog, Margin Mix and VMware Growth Stay in Focus

Broadcom Stock (AVGO) Weekend Update: Analysts See 2026 Upside as AI Backlog, Margin Mix and VMware Growth Stay in Focus

Broadcom shares closed at $352.13 on Dec. 26, up 3.1% from $341.45 on Dec. 22, as investors weighed strong AI demand against margin concerns. The stock’s recent gains came despite volatility after Broadcom forecast lower gross margins tied to its AI product mix. U.S. markets reopen Monday after a quiet, low-volume holiday week. The S&P 500 hovered near 7,000 amid thin trading.
28 December 2025
Apple Stock (AAPL) Weekend Update: China iPhone Signals, Valuation Debate, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Apple Stock (AAPL) Weekend Update: China iPhone Signals, Valuation Debate, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Apple shares closed Friday at $273.40 in light post-holiday trading, with U.S. markets now paused for the weekend. Investors are watching China iPhone demand and legal developments as Apple remains a focus among mega-cap stocks heading into Monday’s year-end session. Major indexes ended Friday nearly flat amid thin volume and few new catalysts.
28 December 2025
Nvidia Stock (NVDA) News Today: Groq AI Inference Deal, Wall Street Targets Up to $352, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Nvidia Stock (NVDA) News Today: Groq AI Inference Deal, Wall Street Targets Up to $352, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Nvidia closed Friday at $190.53, with after-hours quotes near $190.08, as investors digested news of a non-exclusive licensing and hiring deal with AI-chip startup Groq. Reuters reported Nvidia will license Groq’s inference technology and hire key Groq executives, while Groq continues independently. Axios said the deal could generate about $20 billion in payouts for Groq stakeholders without an equity transfer. U.S. markets reopen Monday.
28 December 2025
Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) Stock News Today: Robotaxi Pressure-Test, Delivery Forecasts, and What Matters Before Monday’s Open

Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) Stock News Today: Robotaxi Pressure-Test, Delivery Forecasts, and What Matters Before Monday’s Open

Tesla shares closed at $475.19 Friday, down 2.10%, with U.S. markets shut for the weekend. The stock sits near the upper end of its 52-week range, trading above analysts’ average 12-month target of $399. Wall Street’s consensus remains “Neutral.” Recent headlines focus on robotaxi developments and regulatory scrutiny, as investors await Monday’s session.
SpaceX Falcon 9 COSMO-SkyMed Launch Update: Italian Radar Earth-Observation Satellite Retargets Vandenberg After Scrub

SpaceX Falcon 9 COSMO-SkyMed Launch Update: Italian Radar Earth-Observation Satellite Retargets Vandenberg After Scrub

SpaceX scrubbed its planned Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base late Saturday due to a ground systems issue, delaying deployment of Italy’s COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation FM3 radar satellite. The company is targeting a Sunday attempt but has not confirmed a new launch time. The booster, B1081, is set for its 21st flight with a planned landing at LZ-4 if the mission proceeds.
28 December 2025
Olema Pharmaceuticals (OLMA) Stock Update: Weekend Snapshot, Insider Sales, Analyst Targets, and Key Catalysts Ahead of Monday

Olema Pharmaceuticals (OLMA) Stock Update: Weekend Snapshot, Insider Sales, Analyst Targets, and Key Catalysts Ahead of Monday

Olema Pharmaceuticals shares closed at $26.23 Friday, down $1.25, with about 828,000 shares traded in a thin, year-end session. The stock remains up 467.75% over the past six months. No major company news was released in the past 48 hours. Investors are watching recent insider filings and awaiting updates on Olema’s late-stage breast cancer program.
28 December 2025
Pony AI Inc. (PONY) Stock: Weekend Market Wrap, Analyst Targets, and Robotaxi Catalysts to Watch Before Monday

Pony AI Inc. (PONY) Stock: Weekend Market Wrap, Analyst Targets, and Robotaxi Catalysts to Watch Before Monday

Pony AI Inc. shares closed at $14.96 Friday, down 4.7%, with after-hours trades near $14.92. The stock saw a wide intraday range on low volume as year-end trading thinned. No major company news emerged, but analysts highlighted a “Moderate Buy” consensus and noted wide target dispersion. AAII called the stock “Ultra Expensive” under its value grading.
28 December 2025
Moderna Stock (MRNA) News: Weekend Pause After Post-Holiday Drop, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch for Monday

Moderna Stock (MRNA) News: Weekend Pause After Post-Holiday Drop, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch for Monday

Moderna shares fell 4.73% to $31.20 Friday, closing out a volatile holiday week with no major company news or FDA headlines in the past 48 hours. After-hours trading edged lower near $31.10. Barron’s and MarketBeat flagged the stock’s sharp move and heavy trading volume. Analyst commentary focused on technicals and sector positioning rather than new fundamentals.
Hut 8 (HUT) Stock Drops 6% Into the Weekend After Post-Holiday Pullback — Key Levels, Latest News, and Analyst Forecasts Ahead of Monday

Hut 8 (HUT) Stock Drops 6% Into the Weekend After Post-Holiday Pullback — Key Levels, Latest News, and Analyst Forecasts Ahead of Monday

Hut 8 shares fell 5.98% Friday to $49.64 in thin post-holiday trading, with after-hours quotes at $49.06. The drop followed a 29% surge over the prior five sessions and came without any new company news since Dec. 17. Bitcoin traded near $87,849 Saturday evening, keeping weekend risk elevated for crypto-linked stocks.
28 December 2025
Cipher Mining (CIFR) Stock Weekend Update: Friday’s Slide, Fresh Headlines, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Cipher Mining (CIFR) Stock Weekend Update: Friday’s Slide, Fresh Headlines, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Cipher Mining Inc. (NASDAQ: CIFR) closed Friday at $15.19, down 6.35%, with after-hours trading showing further weakness. No major company news was released, but filings showed Voya Investment Management increased its stake in Q3. Bitcoin traded near $87,842, up 0.6%. Analyst coverage focused on price target changes and the company's shift toward high-performance computing.
Lemonade (LMND) Stock Pulls Back Into the Weekend: What the Latest News, Analyst Targets, and Earnings Outlook Mean for Investors

Lemonade (LMND) Stock Pulls Back Into the Weekend: What the Latest News, Analyst Targets, and Earnings Outlook Mean for Investors

Lemonade, Inc. (NYSE: LMND) fell 6.40% to $74.69 Friday, with after-hours trading at $74.10. Trading volume was about 91% below average, according to MarketBeat. No major company news was reported, but analysts and financial sites flagged the stock’s sharp pullback after a strong 2025 rally. Morgan Stanley recently set an $85 price target.
Applied Digital (APLD) Stock: Weekend Close Recap, Fresh Headlines, Analyst Price Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Applied Digital (APLD) Stock: Weekend Close Recap, Fresh Headlines, Analyst Price Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Applied Digital (APLD) closed at $24.05 Friday, down 6.5% on volume 56% below average as U.S. markets headed into the weekend. The stock remains up about 260% for 2025 despite high volatility and heavy short interest—31% of the float as of Dec. 15. Options activity showed traders positioning for near-term moves. Investors await Monday’s session for potential shifts in liquidity and sentiment.
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Stock Market Today

  • Stocks Fall on Rising Oil Prices Amid Middle East Tensions; Oracle AI News Supports Tech
    March 12, 2026, 5:50 AM EDT. U.S. equities faced pressure as crude oil prices jumped over 4.6%, driven by ongoing Middle East conflicts, despite a 400 million-barrel emergency release by the International Energy Agency (IEA). The S&P 500 dipped 0.08%, and the Dow fell 0.61%, while the Nasdaq 100 barely rose 0.03%, buoyed by positive AI developments from Oracle. Treasury yields climbed alongside oil, reflecting risk concerns. Inflation data showed February consumer prices steady but remaining above the Federal Reserve's 2% target, with inflation expected to rise due to oil price shocks. JPMorgan's lending restrictions weighed on the private credit sector amid tightening financial conditions. With 95% of S&P 500 companies reporting, earnings beat expectations, supporting markets amid volatility.

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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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