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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.

CRH PLC Stock (NYSE: CRH) News and Forecast: Shares Hold Near Record Highs as Year-End “Santa Rally” Meets Buyback Support

CRH PLC Stock (NYSE: CRH) News and Forecast: Shares Hold Near Record Highs as Year-End “Santa Rally” Meets Buyback Support

CRH plc closed Friday at $128.94, up 1.1%, after hitting fresh all-time highs near $129 during the session. The stock’s surge comes days after its S&P 500 inclusion and as the materials sector led the index. U.S. markets will reopen Monday after a quiet, post-holiday session with subdued volume. The S&P 500 remains up 17.8% year-to-date.
27 December 2025
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American Express Stock (AXP) Update: After-Hours Bounce, Analyst Targets, Dividend and Earnings Dates Ahead of Monday’s Session

American Express Stock (AXP) Update: After-Hours Bounce, Analyst Targets, Dividend and Earnings Dates Ahead of Monday’s Session

American Express closed Friday at $381.05, down 0.54%, with after-hours trading lifting shares to $383.75. The stock remains near its 52-week high of $387.49. About 1.11 million shares changed hands in light, post-holiday trading. Markets are closed for the weekend, with attention turning to next week’s Federal Reserve meeting minutes.
27 December 2025
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CPP Increase 2026: Canada Pension Plan Payments Rise 2%—Official Payment Dates, New Contribution Ceilings, and What “Revalorisation” Really Means

CPP Increase 2026: Canada Pension Plan Payments Rise 2%—Official Payment Dates, New Contribution Ceilings, and What “Revalorisation” Really Means

Canada Pension Plan benefits will rise 2.0% in January 2026, reflecting inflation measured by the Consumer Price Index. The increase applies to retirement, disability, and survivor benefits, with the first higher payment set for January 28, 2026. Service Canada confirms payments will follow the regular monthly schedule. The maximum retirement pension will rise by about $28.66 per month.
27 December 2025
Vertiv (VRT) Stock: Year-End Rally Momentum, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Should Watch Before Monday’s Open

Vertiv (VRT) Stock: Year-End Rally Momentum, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Should Watch Before Monday’s Open

Vertiv Holdings closed Friday at $167.58, up 0.43%, after a six-day winning streak and increased Wall Street price targets. MarketBeat lists a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating with a $180.48 target. Recent analysis highlights Vertiv as a key AI infrastructure beneficiary for 2026. Trading volume reached about 2.53 million shares in a quiet, post-holiday session.
27 December 2025
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Qualcomm Stock (QCOM) Holds Near $175 Into the Weekend as Markets Close; Analysts Watch Premium Phones, PC Chips and Fed Minutes

Qualcomm Stock (QCOM) Holds Near $175 Into the Weekend as Markets Close; Analysts Watch Premium Phones, PC Chips and Fed Minutes

Qualcomm shares closed at $174.81 on Friday, up 0.02%, with trading muted in the post-holiday session. After-hours quotes showed the stock slipping to $174.54. No major company news moved the stock, as analysts cited steady premium handset demand and upcoming PC chip launches ahead of CES. Broader U.S. markets also ended the day little changed.
27 December 2025
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Rivian Stock (RIVN) Weekend Update: Shares Slip Into Year-End, Analysts Weigh 2026 Catalysts Ahead of Monday’s Open

Rivian Stock (RIVN) Weekend Update: Shares Slip Into Year-End, Analysts Weigh 2026 Catalysts Ahead of Monday’s Open

Rivian shares closed at $20.90 on Dec. 26, down 1.09% in lighter post-holiday trading, with volume at 20.5 million shares. The stock has slid for four straight sessions after sharp mid-December gains. Recent coverage focused on Rivian’s 2026 prospects and ongoing debate over its long-term valuation. No major corporate announcements were made in the past two days.
27 December 2025
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Starbucks Stock (SBUX) Weekend Update: What Investors Are Watching After Friday’s Close, Earnings Forecasts, and New Turnaround Headlines

Starbucks Stock (SBUX) Weekend Update: What Investors Are Watching After Friday’s Close, Earnings Forecasts, and New Turnaround Headlines

Starbucks shares closed at $85.08 Friday, up 0.6%, as U.S. markets wrapped a quiet, post-holiday session. The stock remains well below its 52-week high of $117.46, with investors watching CEO-led turnaround efforts and labor issues ahead of January earnings. Consumer discretionary stocks lagged the S&P 500, adding pressure to Starbucks’ outlook.
27 December 2025
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Reddit Stock (RDDT) Heads Into Next Week With a Fresh Bullish Call: Needham’s “Best Idea for 2026,” AI Licensing Tailwinds, and Key Levels to Watch

Reddit Stock (RDDT) Heads Into Next Week With a Fresh Bullish Call: Needham’s “Best Idea for 2026,” AI Licensing Tailwinds, and Key Levels to Watch

Reddit shares closed Friday at $225.77, down 0.04%, with after-hours trading at $225.15. Needham reiterated a “Buy” rating and $300 target, citing Reddit’s human-generated content as a key asset for AI. Nvwm LLC disclosed a new 5,143-share position in the company, valued at about $1.18 million. Reddit’s Q3 revenue rose 68% year-over-year to $585 million.
27 December 2025
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Marvell Technology Stock (NASDAQ: MRVL) Today: AI Data-Center Demand, Wall Street Targets, and What Investors Should Watch Before Monday’s Open

Marvell Technology Stock (NASDAQ: MRVL) Today: AI Data-Center Demand, Wall Street Targets, and What Investors Should Watch Before Monday’s Open

Marvell Technology shares closed Friday at $86.34, down 0.17%, with after-hours trading showing little movement. The stock is down about 22% year-to-date and 24% over the past 12 months. No new company press releases or SEC filings appeared in the past two days. Recent news focused on third-party analysis and institutional stake disclosures.
27 December 2025
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KLA Stock (NASDAQ: KLAC) Sets Fresh Highs: Latest News, Analyst Price Targets, and What Investors Should Watch Before Monday’s Open

KLA Stock (NASDAQ: KLAC) Sets Fresh Highs: Latest News, Analyst Price Targets, and What Investors Should Watch Before Monday’s Open

KLA Corporation shares closed at $1,279.60 Friday, near record highs after a six-day rally totaling about 9.2%. The stock hit an intraday peak of $1,286.81 and continued to edge higher in after-hours trading. Recent analyst upgrades, including Jefferies’ move to Buy with a $1,500 target, fueled momentum. KLA last reported quarterly revenue of $3.21 billion and GAAP diluted EPS of $8.47.
27 December 2025
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PayPal Stock (PYPL) Holds Near $60 Into the Weekend as Analysts Debate Checkout Growth, Venmo Momentum, and PayPal Bank Plan

PayPal Stock (PYPL) Holds Near $60 Into the Weekend as Analysts Debate Checkout Growth, Venmo Momentum, and PayPal Bank Plan

PayPal shares closed Friday at $59.97, down 0.12%, after trading between $59.54 and $60.11 on light volume ahead of the holiday weekend. Wall Street’s consensus rating remains Hold, with a 12-month price target average of $78.29, according to MarketBeat. No major company-specific news emerged in the past 48 hours. U.S. markets are closed for the weekend.
27 December 2025
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Johnson & Johnson Stock (JNJ) Update: Shares Hold Near $208 as Markets Close for the Weekend; Eczema Trial Halt, Pipeline Wins, and 2026 Outlook in Focus

Johnson & Johnson Stock (JNJ) Update: Shares Hold Near $208 as Markets Close for the Weekend; Eczema Trial Halt, Pipeline Wins, and 2026 Outlook in Focus

Johnson & Johnson shares closed at $207.63 Friday, down 0.07%, after the company halted a mid-stage trial of its eczema drug JNJ-5939 due to lack of efficacy. The drug was well-tolerated but failed to meet targets in interim analysis. JNJ’s market cap stands near $500 billion, with a 2.5% dividend yield. The stock traded at $207.86 after hours ahead of Monday’s market open.
27 December 2025
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Wells Fargo Stock (WFC) Heads Into the Final 2025 Trading Days Near Fresh Highs: Key News, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Monday

Wells Fargo Stock (WFC) Heads Into the Final 2025 Trading Days Near Fresh Highs: Key News, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Monday

Wells Fargo shares closed at $95.26 Friday after a quiet, low-volume session, holding near recent highs. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all slipped slightly as markets paused following a holiday rally. Analyst notes flagged Wells Fargo’s sharp 2025 gains and questioned valuation, while filings showed mixed moves by institutional holders. Fourth-quarter earnings in mid-January remain the next major focus.
27 December 2025
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Circle Internet Group (CRCL) Stock: Weekend Update, Latest 48-Hour News, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Circle Internet Group (CRCL) Stock: Weekend Update, Latest 48-Hour News, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Circle Internet Group (CRCL) closed Friday at $81.27, down 1.66%, with after-hours trading holding near the low-$80s before the weekend. The stock is down about 6% for the week, according to Quiver Quantitative, amid ongoing insider sales and no recent company press releases. Market value remains in the high teens of billions. Trading volumes were thin ahead of the holiday.
27 December 2025
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Adobe Stock ADBE Holds Near $354 as Markets Close for Weekend; AI Partnerships, FY2026 Guidance and Analyst Targets in Focus

Adobe Stock ADBE Holds Near $354 as Markets Close for Weekend; AI Partnerships, FY2026 Guidance and Analyst Targets in Focus

Adobe closed Friday at $353.80, up 0.2%, after posting record results and reaffirming double-digit recurring revenue growth. Investors remain divided over Adobe’s AI strategy as generative tools reshape the creative software market. The Nasdaq slipped 0.1% on the day, while all major indexes logged weekly gains. Trading resumes Monday with thin holiday volume.
27 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Sensex plunges over 1,000 points amid oil price surge and foreign selling
    March 12, 2026, 1:20 AM EDT. India's Sensex plunged more than 1,000 points at opening, pressured by rising oil prices, global market jitters, and continued foreign institutional selling. Brent crude neared $100 per barrel due to escalating tensions in West Asia, affecting inflation concerns and economic growth prospects. The Nifty dropped below 23,600, with major banking, auto, and metal stocks trading down. Global markets reacted nervously, with U.S. Dow futures falling around 500 points. Domestic investors are buying, but heavy foreign selling weighs on market sentiment, according to Geojit's strategist Dr VK Vijayakumar. He advised investors to remain calm, highlighting historical recoveries post geopolitical easing and encouraging long-term investing strategies.

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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, 1:20 AM EDT Sensex plunges over 1,000 points amid oil price surge and foreign selling March 12, 2026, 1:20 AM EDT. India's Sensex plunged more than 1,000 points at opening, pressured by **rising oil prices**, **global market jitters**, and **continued foreign institutional selling**. Brent crude neared $100 per barrel due to escalating tensions in West Asia, affecting inflation concerns and economic growth prospects. The Nifty dropped below 23,600, with major banking, auto, and metal stocks trading down. Global markets reacted nervously, with U.S. Dow futures falling around 500
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

11 March 2026
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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