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.

Salesforce (CRM) Stock News Today: Agentforce AI Momentum, Analyst Price Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Salesforce (CRM) Stock News Today: Agentforce AI Momentum, Analyst Price Targets, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Salesforce shares closed near $266 Friday as U.S. equities hovered at record highs in a thin, post-holiday session. The company recently raised its fiscal 2026 guidance, citing strong demand for AI products and reporting Q3 revenue of about $10.3 billion. Trading resumes Monday at 9:30 a.m. ET. Analyst 12-month price targets for CRM average $326.68.
SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock News: Stablecoin Push, Share Offering Fallout, and Analyst Forecasts Before Markets Reopen

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock News: Stablecoin Push, Share Offering Fallout, and Analyst Forecasts Before Markets Reopen

SoFi shares closed at $27.07 on Friday, down 1.6%, after a session with about 24.7 million shares traded. The drop follows a $1.5 billion equity raise and comes as investors weigh expansion efforts against dilution concerns. U.S. markets were quiet post-Christmas, with indexes near record highs and thin trading. SoFi’s year-to-date gain remains in the mid- to high-70% range.
27 December 2025
Merck (MRK) Stock Update: FDA Fast-Track Vouchers, TrumpRx Pricing Deal, and Analyst Targets as Wall Street Heads Into New Year Week

Merck (MRK) Stock Update: FDA Fast-Track Vouchers, TrumpRx Pricing Deal, and Analyst Targets as Wall Street Heads Into New Year Week

Merck shares closed at $106.78 Friday in New York, trading between $106.03 and $107.05 amid thin holiday liquidity. The company was named in a White House deal to cut U.S. drug prices through TrumpRx, offering discounts on drugs including JANUVIA. The S&P 500 ended near 6,929.94, with broader markets muted in post-Christmas trading.
Procter & Gamble (PG) Stock Update: Latest Price, News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Procter & Gamble (PG) Stock Update: Latest Price, News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Procter & Gamble shares closed at $144.74 in New York on Friday, up 0.17% in light post-Christmas trading, with volume near 4.7 million shares. The company’s CFO recently warned of a “nervous and cautious” consumer, echoing weak U.S. sentiment data. P&G has paid a dividend for 135 years and raised it for 69 straight years. The stock’s 52-week range stands at about $138.14 to $179.99.
27 December 2025
PepsiCo Stock (NASDAQ: PEP) Update: Elliott Pressure, 2026 Outlook, Dividend Tailwinds—and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

PepsiCo Stock (NASDAQ: PEP) Update: Elliott Pressure, 2026 Outlook, Dividend Tailwinds—and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

PepsiCo shares closed near $143.78 Friday as U.S. markets shut for the weekend. Investors are watching management’s push for sharper execution in North America, a preliminary 2026 outlook, and a new class action alleging price inflation with Walmart. Activist investor Elliott’s $4 billion stake has prompted cost cuts and a supply chain review. PepsiCo also raised its quarterly dividend.
27 December 2025
Visa Stock (NYSE: V) Weekend Outlook: Shares Hold Near $355 as Holiday Spending, Legal Headwinds, and 2026 Growth Drivers Take Center Stage

Visa Stock (NYSE: V) Weekend Outlook: Shares Hold Near $355 as Holiday Spending, Legal Headwinds, and 2026 Growth Drivers Take Center Stage

Visa shares closed at $355.00 Friday, down 0.04% in a quiet, post-holiday session with about 2 million shares traded. U.S. holiday retail sales rose roughly 4% in 2025, while Visa’s own data showed a 4.2% spending increase from Nov. 1 to Dec. 21. Investors remain focused on upcoming legal and regulatory developments affecting card fees and competition.
27 December 2025
Income Tax Refund Status 2025: How to Check ITR Refund, Handle CBDT “NUDGE” SMS/Email, and Use New Rectification Feature Before Dec 31

Income Tax Refund Status 2025: How to Check ITR Refund, Handle CBDT “NUDGE” SMS/Email, and Use New Rectification Feature Before Dec 31

The Central Board of Direct Taxes said on December 23, 2025, that many income tax refunds are delayed due to ineligible deduction and exemption claims flagged by risk analytics. Taxpayers are receiving SMS and email alerts urging them to review returns before the December 31 deadline. Refunds may be held for weeks or months if mismatches or bogus claims are detected.
27 December 2025
Coupang Stock (CPNG) Jumps After Cybersecurity Update: Latest News, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Should Watch Before Monday’s Open

Coupang Stock (CPNG) Jumps After Cybersecurity Update: Latest News, Analyst Targets, and What Investors Should Watch Before Monday’s Open

Coupang shares rose about 9% Friday after the company detailed a cybersecurity breach at its Korean unit, saying a former employee accessed 33 million accounts but retained limited data from only around 3,000. No payment or login data was compromised. Coupang finished the session at $24.27. Korean regulators have launched investigations; the company warned of possible higher costs and revenue impact.
27 December 2025
GE Vernova (GEV) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Should Watch Before the Next NYSE Session

GE Vernova (GEV) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Should Watch Before the Next NYSE Session

GE Vernova shares last traded near $663.46, down 0.56% from the previous close, as investors weigh the durability of AI-driven electricity demand. The company’s December guidance reset, dividend increase, and buyback expansion have kept it in focus. Markets remain closed until Monday, with recent volatility tied to shifting expectations for AI data center power needs and new contract wins.
27 December 2025
WBD Stock Update: Warner Bros. Discovery Shares Hover Near $29 as Netflix Deal, Paramount Bid, and Antitrust Risk Shape the Trade

WBD Stock Update: Warner Bros. Discovery Shares Hover Near $29 as Netflix Deal, Paramount Bid, and Antitrust Risk Shape the Trade

Warner Bros. Discovery closed Friday at $28.80, above the $27.75-per-share value in its $72 billion studios and streaming sale to Netflix. Paramount Skydance is pursuing a hostile $30-per-share takeover bid, backed by Larry Ellison, which WBD’s board rejected. The deals face regulatory review and depend on WBD’s planned corporate split. Trading remains volatile as investors weigh competing offers and deal risks.
Freeport-McMoRan Stock (NYSE: FCX) Surges With Copper Near Records—Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Freeport-McMoRan Stock (NYSE: FCX) Surges With Copper Near Records—Key News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) closed Friday near $53.04, boosted by copper’s rally to record highs on COMEX amid tight supplies and strong demand. The stock remains in focus after a September mud-rush incident at its Grasberg mine in Indonesia halted operations, with management warning that a full restart could take time. U.S. markets were closed as of 9:41 p.m. ET.
27 December 2025
Cisco Stock (CSCO) Outlook: AI Networking Tailwinds, Splunk Security Strategy, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Market Open

Cisco Stock (CSCO) Outlook: AI Networking Tailwinds, Splunk Security Strategy, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Market Open

Cisco Systems closed Friday at $78.16 after a quiet post-Christmas session, trading between $77.51 and $78.28. U.S. indexes ended slightly lower on thin volume, with the S&P 500 near record highs. Cisco’s Q1 2026 revenue rose 8% to $14.9 billion, driven by demand for AI infrastructure and security platforms. Investors await Fed minutes and potential AI headlines as trading resumes Monday.
27 December 2025
IREN Limited Stock (NASDAQ: IREN): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Trading Session

IREN Limited Stock (NASDAQ: IREN): Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Before the Next Trading Session

IREN shares closed at $40.30 Friday, down 4% after a volatile session, as traders weighed its $9.7 billion AI cloud contract with Microsoft and recent financing moves. The Microsoft deal, announced Nov. 3, gives Microsoft access to Nvidia GPUs via IREN and can be canceled if delivery deadlines are missed. Bitcoin traded near $87,383, down 2%, adding to uncertainty for miner-linked stocks.
27 December 2025
ServiceNow (NOW) Stock News & Forecast: Armis Cybersecurity Deal, Analyst Moves, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Session

ServiceNow (NOW) Stock News & Forecast: Armis Cybersecurity Deal, Analyst Moves, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Session

ServiceNow shares closed at $153.88, up 0.85% Friday, as U.S. markets ended a quiet post-holiday session. The company announced a $7.75 billion cash deal to acquire cybersecurity firm Armis, with closing expected in late 2026. The S&P 500 finished at 6,929.94, near record highs, in thin trading. Investors remain focused on ServiceNow’s AI and cybersecurity strategy amid valuation and deal risk concerns.
IBM Stock (NYSE: IBM) After the Close: Confluent Deal, AI Momentum, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch When Markets Reopen

IBM Stock (NYSE: IBM) After the Close: Confluent Deal, AI Momentum, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch When Markets Reopen

IBM shares closed Friday at $305.09, edging higher in thin post-holiday trading as U.S. indexes slipped. Investors remain focused on IBM’s $11 billion all-cash deal to acquire Confluent, announced this week. The company’s hybrid cloud and AI strategy continues to drive debate over its valuation heading into the year’s final sessions.
Goldman Sachs Stock (GS) Outlook: Year-End Rally, M&A Momentum, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Goldman Sachs Stock (GS) Outlook: Year-End Rally, M&A Momentum, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Goldman Sachs shares closed at about $907, down 0.4% in late trading Friday, as U.S. markets ended a light-volume post-Christmas session. The bank is riding a rebound in dealmaking and equity underwriting, with CFO Denis Coleman calling 2025 the second-biggest year for announced M&A. Investors await January earnings and watch for further catalysts in early 2026.
27 December 2025
BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock: Price Slips to $28.31 After Friday’s Close as Ethereum Treasury Updates and a 50 Billion-Share Vote Take Center Stage

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Stock: Price Slips to $28.31 After Friday’s Close as Ethereum Treasury Updates and a 50 Billion-Share Vote Take Center Stage

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) closed at $28.31 in New York Friday, down 3.6% with 32.7 million shares traded. The company holds 4,066,062 ETH, 193 BTC, $1 billion in cash, and a $32 million stake in Eightco Holdings, totaling $13.2 billion in assets. BMNR’s next major event is a Jan. 15 shareholder vote on raising authorized shares to 50 billion.
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Stock Market Today

  • Atlassian Cuts 10% Workforce to Fund AI and Sales Growth Amid Stock Slide
    March 11, 2026, 8:01 PM EDT. Atlassian is cutting 10% of its workforce, about 1,600 jobs, to self-fund investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and enterprise sales, CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes said. The company is restructuring after its shares lost over half their value this year during a broad selloff in software stocks amid AI-driven competition. The layoffs will incur charges of $225 million to $236 million, mostly completed by June. Atlassian aims to accelerate revenue growth through its AI-powered Rovo features and pursue sustained profitability. The stock rose 1% in after-hours trading following the announcement. This move follows industry trends as other tech firms adjust headcounts in response to AI integration.

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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.
Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Holds Above $71,000 as ETF Inflows Return, Crypto Stocks Mixed

Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Holds Above $71,000 as ETF Inflows Return, Crypto Stocks Mixed

11 March 2026
Bitcoin traded above $71,000 on Wednesday, slipping to $71,065 after a session range between $69,014 and $71,271. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $246.9 million in inflows on March 10, with BlackRock’s IBIT leading daily gains. U.S. consumer prices rose 0.3% in February, while Brent crude rebounded 4% to $91. Crypto equities were mixed; Marathon Digital fell 2.3%, Coinbase edged up 0.3%.
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