Today: 11 March 2026

Khadija Saeed

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

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Drops After Holiday Trading: After‑Hours Update, $816M Space Force Deal, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Monday

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Drops After Holiday Trading: After‑Hours Update, $816M Space Force Deal, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Monday

Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) closed Friday at $70.65, down 8.46%, and traded near $70.28 after hours in New York. The drop followed a volatile session days after Rocket Lab won an $816 million U.S. defense satellite contract. Major indexes ended slightly lower in quiet post-holiday trading. The S&P 500 settled near 6,929.94, Dow at 48,710.97, and Nasdaq at 23,593.10.
GOOG Stock Today: Alphabet Class C Holds Near $315 After Holiday Session as AI Power Deals and Antitrust Risks Shape the 2026 Outlook

GOOG Stock Today: Alphabet Class C Holds Near $315 After Holiday Session as AI Power Deals and Antitrust Risks Shape the 2026 Outlook

Alphabet’s Class C shares (GOOG) closed at $314.96, down 0.22% Friday, as U.S. markets ended a quiet post-holiday session. Alphabet agreed to acquire Intersect for $4.75 billion in cash plus debt, aiming to boost energy and data-center capacity for AI growth. The S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq all slipped slightly. Alphabet’s market cap stood near $2.94 trillion.
Netflix Stock (NFLX) Today: Shares End the Week Firm as Warner Bros. Discovery Deal, Ad Growth and Earnings Take Center Stage

Netflix Stock (NFLX) Today: Shares End the Week Firm as Warner Bros. Discovery Deal, Ad Growth and Earnings Take Center Stage

Netflix shares closed at $94.47 Friday, up 0.8 points, as Wall Street posted slight declines in a quiet post-holiday session. Investors focused on Netflix’s proposed Warner Bros. Discovery asset deal, with the company refinancing part of a $59 billion bridge loan this week. The deal, which includes HBO and HBO Max, is expected to close after a Warner unit spinoff in Q3 2026. Netflix recently completed a 10-for-1 stock split.
Oracle Stock (ORCL) Today: Shares Hold Near $198 After Holiday Trading as Wall Street Weighs AI Spending, OpenAI Exposure, and 2026 Outlook

Oracle Stock (ORCL) Today: Shares Hold Near $198 After Holiday Trading as Wall Street Weighs AI Spending, OpenAI Exposure, and 2026 Outlook

Oracle shares closed at $197.99 Friday, up 0.26% in light post-holiday trading as investors weighed concerns over the company’s rising AI-related capital spending and funding plans. The stock moved between $196.13 and $200.29 during the session. Oracle’s December 10 forecast missed analyst expectations and signaled $15 billion in additional fiscal 2026 capex, raising questions about cash flow and margins.
Strategy Inc (MSTR) Stock Update: Bitcoin Treasury Moves, Index Risks, and Analyst Targets as Wall Street Heads Into the Next Session

Strategy Inc (MSTR) Stock Update: Bitcoin Treasury Moves, Index Risks, and Analyst Targets as Wall Street Heads Into the Next Session

Strategy Inc (Nasdaq: MSTR), formerly MicroStrategy, closed Friday at $158.26 after trading between $154.12 and $159.91. The company reported no new bitcoin purchases for the latest week, holding 671,268 BTC at an average cost of $74,972 each. Bitcoin traded near $87,400. U.S. indexes ended nearly flat, with the Dow down 0.04%, S&P 500 off 0.03%, and Nasdaq slipping 0.09%.
Amazon.com Stock (AMZN) News Today: After‑Hours Price, AWS AI Catalysts, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Before the Next Session

Amazon.com Stock (AMZN) News Today: After‑Hours Price, AWS AI Catalysts, Analyst Targets, and What to Watch Before the Next Session

Amazon shares closed nearly unchanged Friday, last trading at $232.52 in extended hours. U.S. stocks ended the post-Christmas session with little movement and thin volume, hovering near record highs. Amazon’s market cap stands at about $2.46 trillion, with a 52-week range of $161.38 to $242.52. Investors are watching AWS and AI developments, as well as broader market trends heading into 2026.
26 December 2025
Microsoft Stock (MSFT) After the Close: AI Spending Debate, Azure Momentum, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open (New York, Dec. 26, 2025)

Microsoft Stock (MSFT) After the Close: AI Spending Debate, Azure Momentum, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open (New York, Dec. 26, 2025)

Microsoft shares traded near $487.71 in late Friday action, little changed on the day, with a market value around $3.85 trillion. U.S. stocks ended a quiet, low-volume post-Christmas session nearly flat, as investors watched for direction in the final days of 2025. Microsoft’s Azure cloud revenue rose 40% last quarter, but record AI-related spending has fueled debate over future profitability.
Meta Platforms Stock (NASDAQ: META) Today: Price, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch After the Close

Meta Platforms Stock (NASDAQ: META) Today: Price, Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch After the Close

Meta Platforms closed at $663.29, down 0.66% after a thin post-Christmas session, with about 6.95 million shares traded. The company faces continued investor focus on strong AI-driven ad revenue against rising infrastructure costs and regulatory scrutiny. The S&P 500 and other major indexes slipped slightly, ending a five-day rally. Meta’s market cap stands near $1.84 trillion.
26 December 2025
Broadcom Stock (AVGO) Today: After-Hours Check, AI Growth vs. Margin Worries, VMware Headlines, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 26, 2025)

Broadcom Stock (AVGO) Today: After-Hours Check, AI Growth vs. Margin Worries, VMware Headlines, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 26, 2025)

Broadcom shares closed near $352.13 Friday in New York, trading between $347.83 and $353.22 on volume of about 14.85 million. The company reported Q4 revenue of $18.015 billion, up 28% year over year, and forecast Q1 revenue of $19.1 billion. CEO Hock Tan said AI semiconductor revenue rose 74% in Q4 and expects it to double in Q1. Investors remain focused on whether rising AI sales will affect margins.
Gold Price Today Hits Record Above $4,500 as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Fuel Safe-Haven Demand — What to Watch Before Monday’s Market Open

Gold Price Today Hits Record Above $4,500 as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Fuel Safe-Haven Demand — What to Watch Before Monday’s Market Open

Gold surged to a record high near $4,549/oz Friday before settling at $4,531/oz, with U.S. gold futures closing at $4,552.70/oz. U.S. stocks ended slightly lower in thin post-holiday trading, with the S&P 500 down 2.11 points. The 10-year Treasury yield held near 4.13%. A weaker dollar and expectations for more Fed rate cuts fueled bullion’s rally.
26 December 2025
Natural Gas Price Outlook: Henry Hub Futures Rally, Winter Weather Signals Shift, and EIA Storage Timing Matters for the Next U.S. Stock Market Session

Natural Gas Price Outlook: Henry Hub Futures Rally, Winter Weather Signals Shift, and EIA Storage Timing Matters for the Next U.S. Stock Market Session

Henry Hub Natural Gas futures rose about 4% to $3.92/MMBtu Friday, according to CME Group, as traders eyed cold-weather forecasts and the upcoming EIA storage report set for Monday. U.S. stocks closed lower on light volume, with the S&P 500 down 0.1% and the Dow off 20 points. Natural gas futures trading resumes Sunday evening after the weekend break.
AI Stocks Today: Nvidia’s Groq Inference Deal, Big Tech Capex Signals, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

AI Stocks Today: Nvidia’s Groq Inference Deal, Big Tech Capex Signals, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Nvidia shares rose Friday after the company announced a non-exclusive license for inference chip technology from Groq and hired Groq’s founder and key staff. The Dow closed down 0.04%, S&P 500 slipped 0.03%, and Nasdaq lost 0.09% in thin post-holiday trading. Investors weighed Fed rate-cut expectations and rotation out of crowded tech trades. Groq will remain independent under a new CEO.
26 December 2025
XRP Price Today Holds Near $1.85 as Wall Street Closes Near Record Highs: Ripple’s Bank Charter, XRP ETF Flows, and the Fed Outlook Investors Are Watching

XRP Price Today Holds Near $1.85 as Wall Street Closes Near Record Highs: Ripple’s Bank Charter, XRP ETF Flows, and the Fed Outlook Investors Are Watching

XRP traded near $1.85 as of 5:04 p.m. ET Friday in New York, down about 1% in 24 hours, with $2.4 billion in volume and a $112 billion market cap, per CoinMarketCap. U.S. stocks closed slightly lower after a quiet post-holiday session, with the Dow at 48,710.97, S&P 500 at 6,929.94, and Nasdaq at 23,593.10.
26 December 2025
Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Holds Near $87K After Wall Street Close as ETF Outflows and $23B Options Expiry Keep Volatility Elevated

Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Holds Near $87K After Wall Street Close as ETF Outflows and $23B Options Expiry Keep Volatility Elevated

Bitcoin traded near $87,438 as of 5:04 p.m. ET Friday, down 0.5% after ranging between $86,670 and $89,416. U.S. stocks closed the day near record highs in a muted post-Christmas session, with the NYSE now shut and spot Bitcoin ETFs offline until the next trading window. Thin liquidity and rate-cut expectations continued to shape cross-asset moves.
26 December 2025
Silver Price Today: Spot Silver Hits Fresh Record Near $79 as Fed Rate-Cut Bets and Tight Supply Supercharge the Rally

Silver Price Today: Spot Silver Hits Fresh Record Near $79 as Fed Rate-Cut Bets and Tight Supply Supercharge the Rally

Spot silver surged to a record high of $78.53 an ounce Friday in New York, with late bids quoted near $79.14. Prices swung from $71.89 to $79.33 during the session amid thin year-end trading. The rally tracked expectations of U.S. rate cuts and a weaker dollar. Major U.S. stock indexes ended slightly lower but near record levels.
US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Slips After Christmas in Thin Trading—What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Slips After Christmas in Thin Trading—What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

The S&P 500 slipped less than 0.1% to 6,929.94 Friday, with the Dow closing at 48,710.97 and Nasdaq at 23,593.10, as Wall Street ended a quiet post-Christmas session near record highs. Trading volume was extremely light, with many institutional investors already out for the year. The S&P 500 remains up nearly 18% in 2025, less than 1% from 7,000. Investors await the Federal Reserve’s December meeting minutes next Tuesday.
26 December 2025
Dow Jones Today: DJIA Slips After Christmas, Holds Near Record Territory — What Wall Street Is Watching Before Monday’s Open

Dow Jones Today: DJIA Slips After Christmas, Holds Near Record Territory — What Wall Street Is Watching Before Monday’s Open

The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 20.19 points to 48,710.97 Friday, ending a five-day winning streak in thin, post-holiday trading. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also edged lower, while all three indexes posted weekly gains of over 1%. Trading volume remained light as many institutional investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of year-end.
26 December 2025
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  • Canadian Stocks Slide as Oil Prices Rise Amid Mixed U.S. Market Moves
    March 11, 2026, 6:05 PM EDT. Canadian stocks fell alongside most U.S. indexes on Wednesday amid rising oil prices despite efforts to release strategic reserves. The S&P/TSX dropped 150.82 points to 33,119.83, while the Dow Jones fell over 289 points. Oil surged to its highest level since 2022 on Middle East tensions, pushing inflation concerns. The International Energy Agency announced a historic release of 400 million barrels from emergency reserves to ease supply. Market experts warned that reserve withdrawals may be slow and limited. In the U.S., consumer prices rose 2.4% year-over-year in February, maintaining inflation above the Federal Reserve's 2% target. Investors fear stagflation as inflation pressure mounts amid economic stagnation. Canadian officials pledged to help lower global oil costs.

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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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