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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.

Santa Claus Rally Watch: S&P 500 Near 7,000 as Fed Minutes Loom and Gold, Silver Smash Records

Santa Claus Rally Watch: S&P 500 Near 7,000 as Fed Minutes Loom and Gold, Silver Smash Records

U.S. stocks closed little changed in thin post-Christmas trading Friday, with the S&P 500 ending at 6,929.94, the Dow at 48,710.97, and the Nasdaq at 23,593.10. All three indexes posted weekly gains, leaving the S&P 500 up 17.8% for the year and less than 1% from the 7,000 mark. Market leadership has broadened beyond tech to include financials and small caps.
27 December 2025
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Medical Properties Trust (MPW) Stock News: Wall Street Zen Downgrade, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Should Watch Before Monday’s Open

Medical Properties Trust (MPW) Stock News: Wall Street Zen Downgrade, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Should Watch Before Monday’s Open

Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) closed Friday at $5.08, unchanged in after-hours trading, following a Wall Street Zen downgrade to “sell.” The stock remains near the mid-$5 range as real estate lags broader U.S. indexes and analysts debate its outlook amid tenant and refinancing concerns. MPW’s 52-week range is $3.51 to $6.34, with a market cap near $3.06 billion.
27 December 2025
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Salesforce Stock News: CRM Holds Near $266 as AI Agentforce Momentum Meets New Reliability Questions

Salesforce Stock News: CRM Holds Near $266 as AI Agentforce Momentum Meets New Reliability Questions

Salesforce closed Friday at $266.08, up 0.3%, with after-hours quotes near $265.98 as investors weighed AI platform growth against concerns over large language model reliability. India Today reported Salesforce is reducing reliance on LLMs after encountering trust issues, shifting focus to more predictable automation. Trading resumes Monday amid thin holiday volume and heightened sensitivity to headlines.
27 December 2025
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GE Vernova Stock (NYSE: GEV) Holds Near $663 as AI Data-Center Power Demand Stays in Focus—What Investors Should Watch Before Markets Reopen

GE Vernova Stock (NYSE: GEV) Holds Near $663 as AI Data-Center Power Demand Stays in Focus—What Investors Should Watch Before Markets Reopen

GE Vernova shares closed Friday at $663.46, down 0.6% after quiet post-holiday trading. Financial Times reported rising demand for GE Vernova’s aeroderivative gas turbines as data center developers seek faster on-site power amid grid delays. All major U.S. indexes ended slightly lower, snapping a five-day rally. Investors remain focused on AI-driven electricity demand and service revenue potential.
27 December 2025
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Cameco Stock (CCJ) Weekend Update: Unusual Options Activity, Uranium Price Backdrop, and Analyst Targets Ahead of Monday’s Open

Cameco Stock (CCJ) Weekend Update: Unusual Options Activity, Uranium Price Backdrop, and Analyst Targets Ahead of Monday’s Open

Cameco (NYSE: CCJ) closed Friday at $92.84, down $0.50, with Toronto shares at C$127.48. Unusual options activity saw put volume surge to 28,210 contracts, up 942% from average, according to MarketBeat. Uranium prices hovered near $81.40 per pound on Dec. 26, supporting sector sentiment. U.S. markets resume trading Monday.
27 December 2025
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CRISPR Therapeutics AG (CRSP) Stock: ARK Invest Adds Shares as Wall Street Weighs Zugo‑cel Data, Insider Sale, and 2026 Catalysts

CRISPR Therapeutics AG (CRSP) Stock: ARK Invest Adds Shares as Wall Street Weighs Zugo‑cel Data, Insider Sale, and 2026 Catalysts

CRISPR Therapeutics shares closed Friday at $55.08, down 2.87% in thin post-holiday trading. ARK Invest disclosed a purchase of 23,170 CRSP shares Friday, valued at about $1.31 million across its ARKK and ARKG ETFs. The broader market ended the session nearly flat, with major indexes little changed ahead of the new year.
27 December 2025
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Carvana Stock (CVNA) News Today: Weekend Update, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Session

Carvana Stock (CVNA) News Today: Weekend Update, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Session

Carvana shares closed at $438.47, down 0.7% Friday, capping a year-to-date gain of 115.6% and a market cap near $96.1 billion. The stock remains below its Dec. 12 high of $485.33. Recent analyst coverage highlights strong 2025 performance but questions valuation heading into 2026. Carvana’s Q3 results showed 44% growth in retail units sold and $263 million in net income.
27 December 2025
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ServiceNow (NOW) Stock Today: Analyst Price Targets, Armis Deal Digest, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

ServiceNow (NOW) Stock Today: Analyst Price Targets, Armis Deal Digest, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

ServiceNow shares closed at $153.89 on Dec. 26, up 0.85%, as Wall Street weighed its planned $7.75 billion cash acquisition of Armis. TD Cowen cut its price target on ServiceNow to $230 from $250, citing integration and financing risks. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2026, pending approvals. U.S. equity markets were subdued Friday after a five-session run-up.
27 December 2025
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Teradyne Stock (NASDAQ: TER) News: Shares Hover Near $199 as U.S. Markets Close for the Weekend, Analysts Spotlight AI Test Demand

Teradyne Stock (NASDAQ: TER) News: Shares Hover Near $199 as U.S. Markets Close for the Weekend, Analysts Spotlight AI Test Demand

Teradyne shares closed at $198.90 Friday, trading between $196.73 and $199.47 on volume of 1.24 million. After hours, the stock hovered near $199 as U.S. markets shut for the weekend. Recent filings show Kempner Capital trimmed its stake in Q3, while SWS Partners initiated a new position. No new company news was issued over the weekend.
27 December 2025
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AEIS Stock Update: Advanced Energy Industries Holds Near $218 as Wall Street Enters the Santa Claus Rally—Analyst Targets and Feb. 11 Earnings in Focus

AEIS Stock Update: Advanced Energy Industries Holds Near $218 as Wall Street Enters the Santa Claus Rally—Analyst Targets and Feb. 11 Earnings in Focus

Advanced Energy Industries (AEIS) closed Friday at $217.86, slipping to $217.06 in after-hours trading as markets shut for the weekend. The stock sits near the top of its $75.01–$232.05 52-week range, with a market cap around $8.22 billion. Trading volume was light post-holiday; no new AEIS press releases were issued in the past 48 hours.
27 December 2025
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Valero Energy Corporation Stock (VLO) Watch: Oil Slides on Supply-Glut Fears, Analyst Targets Diverge Ahead of Q4 Earnings

Valero Energy Corporation Stock (VLO) Watch: Oil Slides on Supply-Glut Fears, Analyst Targets Diverge Ahead of Q4 Earnings

Valero Energy closed Friday at $164.01, down 0.29%, with after-hours indications near $163.09 as crude oil prices fell sharply, Brent settling at $60.64 and WTI at $56.74. Trading volume reached 2.52 million shares. The company’s market cap stands near $52 billion, with a quarterly dividend of $1.13 per share. Markets reopen Monday after a thin, post-holiday week and a steep drop in oil.
27 December 2025
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Ondas Holdings (ONDS) Stock Slides on Heavy Volume Ahead of Monday’s Open: Latest Headlines, Analyst Targets, and Key Filings to Watch

Ondas Holdings (ONDS) Stock Slides on Heavy Volume Ahead of Monday’s Open: Latest Headlines, Analyst Targets, and Key Filings to Watch

Ondas Holdings Inc. shares fell 7.12% to close at $8.48 Friday, with trading volume spiking to about 48.8 million shares. Farther Finance Advisors LLC disclosed a new stake of 270,145 shares valued at roughly $2.09 million. No new company press releases were issued in the past 48 hours. ONDS was indicated at $8.46 in late trading.
27 December 2025
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ConocoPhillips Stock (COP) Weekend Update: Oil Slides, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

ConocoPhillips Stock (COP) Weekend Update: Oil Slides, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

ConocoPhillips shares closed at $91.54, down 0.28% Friday, as U.S. markets ended a quiet, low-volume session. Oil prices fell over 2%, with Brent settling at $60.64 and WTI at $56.74, amid renewed oversupply concerns and geopolitical developments. The EIA projects Brent to average $55 and WTI $51 per barrel in 2026, signaling continued pressure on energy stocks.
27 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Medline (MDLN) Faces Valuation Headwinds After 10% Pullback Amid Premium P/E
    March 12, 2026, 2:24 AM EDT. Medline's (MDLN) shares fell roughly 10.5% over 30 days, trading around $42.39, despite a 4.4% year-to-date gain. The stock commands a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 29.7x, above the US Medical Equipment industry's 27.2x and peer average of 26.5x, indicating a market premium. Analysts forecast earnings growth of 16.54% annually and revenue growth of 7.1%, with price targets about 25.5% higher than current levels. However, Medline's lower net profit margin of 4.1% (down from 4.7%), a modest 6% return on equity (ROE), and interest expenses not fully covered by earnings raise valuation concerns. The recent share pullback and fundamental challenges may temper investor expectations despite optimistic growth forecasts and earnings quality considerations.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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12 March 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 12, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: March 12, 2026, 2:35 AM EDT Medline (MDLN) Faces Valuation Headwinds After 10% Pullback Amid Premium P/E March 12, 2026, 2:24 AM EDT. Medline's (MDLN) shares fell roughly **10.5% over 30 days**, trading around **$42.39**, despite a **4.4% year-to-date gain**. The stock commands a **price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 29.7x**, above the US Medical Equipment industry's 27.2x and peer average of 26.5x, indicating a market premium. Analysts forecast **earnings growth of 16.54% annually** and **revenue growth of 7.1%**, with price targets about **25.5% higher** than current levels. However, Medline's **lower net profit
XRP Price Today: Ripple’s Australia License Push Keeps XRP Near $1.40

XRP Price Today: Ripple’s Australia License Push Keeps XRP Near $1.40

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XRP traded near $1.40, down 1.4% Wednesday, after Ripple announced plans to acquire BC Payments Australia to secure an Australian Financial Services Licence. The move comes as Australia tightens licensing rules for digital-asset firms. Broader crypto markets remained cautious amid concerns over oil prices, Iran, and U.S. inflation. Ripple’s deal is pending completion.
Natural Gas Price Today: Europe Gas Holds Firm as Brussels Weighs Cap After Qatar Shock

Natural Gas Price Today: Europe Gas Holds Firm as Brussels Weighs Cap After Qatar Shock

11 March 2026
European natural gas prices held near 48 euros per megawatt hour Wednesday as Shell declared force majeure on Qatari LNG cargoes, with disruptions expected to hit from April. Asia is bidding up for replacement fuel, while Brussels considers subsidies or a price cap. LNG Canada increased shipments, but analysts warn Europe’s gas storage could end March far below average if Qatari supply issues persist.
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