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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.

Al-Arafah Islami Bank, Provati Insurance sign deal to digitise premium payments in Bangladesh

Al-Arafah Islami Bank, Provati Insurance sign deal to digitise premium payments in Bangladesh

Al-Arafah Islami Bank and Provati Insurance signed a memorandum of understanding to develop digital premium collection and real-time reporting, the companies said Tuesday. The partnership will focus on data security and faster financial reconciliation. No financial terms or rollout timeline were disclosed. Senior executives from both firms attended the signing in Dhaka.
31 December 2025
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Prologis stock ticks up as Fed minutes sharpen rate watch heading into New Year’s Eve session

Prologis stock ticks up as Fed minutes sharpen rate watch heading into New Year’s Eve session

Prologis (PLD) closed up 0.4% at $129.01 Tuesday as Fed minutes showed December’s rate cut was “finely balanced,” keeping REITs in focus. Trading was thin ahead of year-end, with the S&P 500 down 0.14%. Prologis will report fourth-quarter earnings on Jan. 21. U.S. home prices rose 1.7% year-on-year in October, the slowest pace since 2012.
31 December 2025
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Union Pacific stock slips as rivals press regulators to reject Norfolk Southern merger filing; UNP sets Q4 earnings date

Union Pacific stock slips as rivals press regulators to reject Norfolk Southern merger filing; UNP sets Q4 earnings date

Union Pacific shares closed down 0.6% to $233.11 after rival railroads asked regulators to reject its merger application with Norfolk Southern as incomplete. The Surface Transportation Board is reviewing whether the $85 billion deal’s filing meets requirements, with a decision expected after Jan. 2. Canadian Pacific Kansas City and CSX cited missing data and insufficient detail on competition impacts. Union Pacific will report fourth-quarter results Jan. 27.
31 December 2025
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Seagate (STX) stock slips as 2025 AI-storage rally cools — what investors watch next

Seagate (STX) stock slips as 2025 AI-storage rally cools — what investors watch next

Seagate shares closed down 0.4% at $280.08 Tuesday, extending a pause after a strong 2025 rally driven by AI data center demand. Western Digital dropped 2.0% as tech stocks slipped. Investors are watching for Seagate’s late-January earnings and updates on drive pricing. The company last guided for fiscal Q2 revenue of $2.70 billion and adjusted earnings of $2.75 per share.
31 December 2025
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Nu Holdings stock beats the market in thin year-end trade — what NU investors are watching next

Nu Holdings stock beats the market in thin year-end trade — what NU investors are watching next

Nu Holdings rose 1.3% to $16.88 Tuesday, outperforming a 0.14% drop in the S&P 500 as trading volume stayed thin before year-end. The stock rebounded after a 4.7% monthly slide, with analysts now focused on its next earnings report, expected Feb. 19. StoneCo and Inter & Co also gained, while SoFi slipped. About 31.4 million NU shares changed hands, trading between $16.60 and $17.11.
31 December 2025
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Silver snaps back after record-high whipsaw as India gold, silver prices swing into 2026

Silver snaps back after record-high whipsaw as India gold, silver prices swing into 2026

India’s silver futures surged 7.59% to 241,458 rupees per kg on MCX Tuesday, rebounding after a steep drop from Monday’s all-time high of 254,174 rupees. Gold futures rose 1.42% to 136,855 rupees per 10 grams. Both metals remain below recent records, with global spot prices also recovering after sharp declines. Supply concerns and policy shifts continue to drive volatility.
31 December 2025
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Palo Alto Networks stock flat after insider sale filings; PANW traders eye next earnings

Palo Alto Networks stock flat after insider sale filings; PANW traders eye next earnings

Palo Alto Networks closed nearly unchanged at $186.85 Tuesday after SEC filings showed President William D. Jenkins Jr. and CFO Dipak Golechha sold shares under pre-arranged plans. Jenkins sold 6,218 shares on Dec. 26 for about $1.17 million; Golechha sold 5,000 shares on Dec. 23 for roughly $940,910. Both retained large stakes. Cybersecurity peers and major U.S. indexes ended lower.
31 December 2025
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Applied Materials stock snaps 7-day rally as China pushes “50% domestic tools” rule

Applied Materials stock snaps 7-day rally as China pushes “50% domestic tools” rule

Applied Materials shares fell 1.2% to $259.97 Tuesday, ending a seven-day rally. Lam Research and KLA also closed lower. Reuters reported China is requiring chipmakers to source at least half of new-fab equipment from domestic suppliers, raising uncertainty for U.S. toolmakers. U.S. granted Samsung and SK Hynix annual licenses for chip equipment shipments to China.
31 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Alibaba-W (09988) Sees Block Sale of 38,300 Shares at HK$132.4 Each
    April 24, 2026, 4:04 AM EDT. Alibaba-W (09988) experienced a significant block sale of 38,300 shares at HK$132.4 each, totaling HK$5.07092 million. The trade occurred at 1:00 PM amid a 1.61% rise in the stock price. The intraday price ranged between HK$132.6 as the high and a notably lower figure, reflecting some volatility. Investors watched closely as this sizable transaction highlighted active trading interest in the shares today.

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FTSE 100 Falls Today as Oil Surge and Trump Tariff Threat Shake London Stocks

FTSE 100 Falls Today as Oil Surge and Trump Tariff Threat Shake London Stocks

24 April 2026
The FTSE 100 fell 0.35% to 10,419.95 in early London trading after four losing sessions, pressured by higher oil prices and new U.S. tariff threats. Brent crude traded above $105 as the U.S.-Iran standoff continued. UK March retail sales rose 0.7%, but most gains came from fuel buying. BP and Shell rose, while Mondi dropped 5.44% after reporting a 27% profit decline.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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24 April 2026
Old Republic International closed at $39.90, below its estimated fair value of $42.50. The company is focusing on digitalization and AI to improve efficiency and margins. Risks include volatility in title insurance and weaker real estate activity. Market sentiment is mixed as investors assess growth prospects and challenges.
Newmont earnings today: Gold miner beats Q1 profit, adds $6 billion buyback but warns on Q2 costs

Newmont earnings today: Gold miner beats Q1 profit, adds $6 billion buyback but warns on Q2 costs

24 April 2026
Newmont reported adjusted first-quarter earnings of $2.90 per share on $7.31 billion in sales, beating estimates as realized gold prices surged to $4,900 an ounce. Attributable gold output fell to 1.30 million ounces from 1.54 million a year earlier. The miner declared a $0.26 dividend and authorized a new $6 billion share buyback. Newmont expects higher costs and lower output in the second quarter.
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