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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.

Qualcomm stock closes down to end 2025 as chip shares slide — what QCOM investors watch next

Qualcomm stock closes down to end 2025 as chip shares slide — what QCOM investors watch next

Qualcomm shares fell 1.5% to $171.05 in the final U.S. trading session of 2025, underperforming semiconductor peers as the sector weakened. Trading volume was less than half the 50-day average. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also closed lower in thin, holiday-shortened trade. Investors now await early January economic data and Qualcomm’s Feb. 4 earnings call.
1 January 2026
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ServiceNow stock today: NOW slips at year-end as CEO McDermott contract filing flags possible co-CEO role

ServiceNow stock today: NOW slips at year-end as CEO McDermott contract filing flags possible co-CEO role

ServiceNow shares closed down 0.7% at $153.19 on Dec. 31, following a 5-for-1 stock split earlier in December. An SEC filing shows CEO Bill McDermott’s contract now runs through 2030, allowing for a possible co-CEO or chairman role. The company also amended its executive severance policy, with enhanced payouts tied to change in control. U.S. markets are closed Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day.
1 January 2026
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Pinnacle Financial (PNFP) stock: Nasdaq halt set for Jan. 2 as Synovus merger shifts shares to NYSE

Pinnacle Financial (PNFP) stock: Nasdaq halt set for Jan. 2 as Synovus merger shifts shares to NYSE

Nasdaq will suspend trading of Pinnacle Financial Partners (PNFP, PNFPP) on Jan. 2 as its merger with Synovus takes effect. Pinnacle shares last closed at $95.41, down 2.6%, on Dec. 31. The new holding company will list on the NYSE under the PNFP ticker. The Federal Reserve approved the deal, which was valued at $8.6 billion when announced in July.
1 January 2026
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Utilities stocks today: NextEra’s $4 billion share-sale plan keeps XLU under pressure into 2026

Utilities stocks today: NextEra’s $4 billion share-sale plan keeps XLU under pressure into 2026

U.S. utilities fell in the year’s final session, with the XLU ETF down 0.6% after NextEra announced a $4 billion at-the-market equity program. Duke Energy filed for an early site permit for possible new nuclear construction in North Carolina. NextEra shares slipped 0.3%, Duke fell 0.4%, and Southern Co dropped 0.4%. Broader U.S. stocks also closed lower in thin trading.
1 January 2026
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Basic materials stocks today: XLB ends 2025 lower as silver slumps, China PMI surprise in focus

Basic materials stocks today: XLB ends 2025 lower as silver slumps, China PMI surprise in focus

Spot silver fell 7.1% and spot gold dropped 0.78% Wednesday as U.S. basic materials ETFs XLB and IYM lost 0.83% and 0.98%. Freeport-McMoRan slid 1.21%, Newmont 1.97%. China’s official PMI rose to 50.1 in December, signaling expansion for the first time in eight months. U.S. markets are closed Thursday for New Year’s Day.
1 January 2026
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Energy stocks today: Oil’s steep 2025 slide weighs on XLE as OPEC+ meeting nears

Energy stocks today: Oil’s steep 2025 slide weighs on XLE as OPEC+ meeting nears

The S&P 500 energy sector fell 0.52% in the final 2025 session as oil prices posted their steepest annual drop since 2020, with WTI settling at $57.42 a barrel and Brent at $60.85, both down about 19% for the year. EQT Corp slid 1.9%, while oilfield services stocks also declined. Traders are awaiting the Jan. 4 OPEC+ meeting for signals on output policy. U.S. crude inventories dropped by 1.9 million barrels last week.
1 January 2026
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Industrial stocks today: XLI slides into New Year market shutdown as Boeing, Lockheed deals draw focus

Industrial stocks today: XLI slides into New Year market shutdown as Boeing, Lockheed deals draw focus

U.S. industrial stocks slipped in the final 2025 session, with the XLI ETF closing down 0.8% at $155.12. Boeing received a $2.7 billion Pentagon contract for Apache helicopter support, while Lockheed Martin won a $328.5 million deal for Taiwan-related sales. Major names including Caterpillar, GE Aerospace, and FedEx also ended lower. Markets reopen Friday after the New Year’s holiday.
1 January 2026
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Communication Services stocks: Meta’s Manus AI deal and Warner takeover battle set early 2026 agenda

Communication Services stocks: Meta’s Manus AI deal and Warner takeover battle set early 2026 agenda

Meta agreed to acquire AI startup Manus for $2–$3 billion, according to a source. U.S. markets were closed for New Year’s Day after the Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF ended 2025 down 0.5%. Warner Bros Discovery is expected to reject Paramount Skydance’s $108.4 billion bid as a rival Netflix offer remains.
1 January 2026
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Financial services stocks: Citigroup flags $1.2B Russia-exit loss ahead of Jan. 14 earnings

Financial services stocks: Citigroup flags $1.2B Russia-exit loss ahead of Jan. 14 earnings

Citigroup said it will record a pre-tax loss of about $1.2 billion in fourth-quarter 2025 results from the planned sale of AO Citibank in Russia to Renaissance Capital. The loss is tied mainly to currency translation adjustments and will be capital neutral for Citi’s CET1 ratio. Citi shares last traded at $116.69, down 0.4%. The sale is expected to close in the first half of 2026.
1 January 2026
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Cloud computing stocks today: Microsoft, Oracle slip as Wall Street shuts for New Year’s Day

Cloud computing stocks today: Microsoft, Oracle slip as Wall Street shuts for New Year’s Day

U.S. stock markets are closed Thursday for New Year’s Day and reopen Friday. Cloud-focused ETFs SKYY and WCLD last traded about 1% lower, with Microsoft down 0.8% and Oracle off 1.2%. The S&P 500 ended 2025 up 16.39% and the Nasdaq up 20.36%, despite a late pullback in tech shares. Key economic data and the Fed’s first 2026 meeting are scheduled for January.
1 January 2026
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Data center stocks slide into 2026 as xAI expansion keeps Nvidia, Dell, Super Micro in focus

Data center stocks slide into 2026 as xAI expansion keeps Nvidia, Dell, Super Micro in focus

U.S. markets were closed Thursday for New Year’s Day after data center-linked stocks ended 2025 lower. Nvidia slipped 0.5%, Dell fell 1.6%, and Super Micro Computer lost 1.3% in the last session. Elon Musk’s xAI bought a third building for data center expansion, aiming for nearly 2 gigawatts of compute power. Traders await Friday’s reopening and early U.S. factory data next week.
1 January 2026
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Rare metals stocks today: Critical Metals in focus after Greenland offtake target, U.S. stake talks

Rare metals stocks today: Critical Metals in focus after Greenland offtake target, U.S. stake talks

Critical Metals aims to finalize the last quarter of offtake agreements for its Greenland Tanbreez rare earths project in early 2026 and is open to possible U.S. government investment, CEO Tony Sage said. The company has pre-sold most planned output and is seeking diversified buyers, including in the Middle East. Shares closed at $6.94 on Dec. 31, up 0.4%. Its Austrian lithium project remains on hold pending higher prices.
1 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Hims Stock Surges on Key FDA Review of Peptides Offering New Growth Path
    April 23, 2026, 6:11 PM EDT. Hims & Hers (HIMS) shares have climbed more than 50% in two weeks following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's announcement of a July meeting to review peptide compounds for expanded access. The FDA panel will evaluate several peptides, including BPC-157 and Semax, marking a potential gateway for Hims' peptide-focused strategies. This development injects a fresh growth narrative amid Hims' pivot from compounded GLP-1 weight-loss drugs to FDA-approved treatments, aligning with Novo Nordisk's products. Earlier, Hims acquired a California peptide manufacturing facility to bolster supply and innovation in areas like metabolic health and cognitive performance. Strong underlying fundamentals back the rally, with Q4 revenue up 28% year-on-year to $617.8 million and full-year revenue at $2.35 billion, a 59% increase. Investors see peptides as a durable growth driver beyond previous headlines.

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Comfort Systems USA Stock Jumps After Profit More Than Doubles On Data Center Demand

Comfort Systems USA Stock Jumps After Profit More Than Doubles On Data Center Demand

24 April 2026
Comfort Systems USA reported first-quarter net income of $370.4 million, more than double last year’s $169.3 million, as revenue surged 56.5% to $2.87 billion on strong demand from technology-sector projects, especially data centers. Backlog climbed to $12.45 billion. Shares rose $52.18 to $1,773.91 in late trading. The board raised the quarterly dividend to 80 cents a share.
American Express Earnings Beat Shows Wealthy Cardholders Still Spending — But AXP Stock Drops

American Express Earnings Beat Shows Wealthy Cardholders Still Spending — But AXP Stock Drops

24 April 2026
American Express posted first-quarter earnings per share of $4.28, beating LSEG estimates, as billed business hit $428 billion and FX-adjusted spending rose 9%. Net income climbed 15% to $2.97 billion, with revenue up 11% to $18.91 billion. The company kept its 2026 revenue and profit outlook unchanged. Shares fell despite the profit beat, as investors noted flat guidance and signs of weaker travel spending.
AMD Stock Brushes $320 After Stifel Call, With May 5 Earnings Now the Real Test

AMD Stock Brushes $320 After Stifel Call, With May 5 Earnings Now the Real Test

23 April 2026
AMD shares touched $319.71 Thursday before retreating to $305.33, valuing the company at about $501 billion. The move comes ahead of first-quarter results on May 5, as investors watch for revenue from major AI chip deals with Meta and OpenAI. Stifel raised its price target to $320, citing strong AI demand and new products. AMD reported record Q4 revenue in February, with data-center sales up 39%.
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