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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.

JNJ stock slips after hours as Johnson & Johnson closes $3.05B Halda Therapeutics deal

JNJ stock slips after hours as Johnson & Johnson closes $3.05B Halda Therapeutics deal

Johnson & Johnson closed its $3.05 billion cash acquisition of Halda Therapeutics, adding the RIPTAC oncology platform and lead prostate cancer program. Shares slipped 0.3% to $206.91 in after-hours trading. The company expects about $0.20 dilution to adjusted EPS, split between 2025 and 2026, and will discuss 2026 guidance on its Jan. 21 earnings call.
31 December 2025
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BitMine (BMNR) stock slides after filing flags 4.11 million ETH stash ahead of Jan. 15 vote

BitMine (BMNR) stock slides after filing flags 4.11 million ETH stash ahead of Jan. 15 vote

BitMine Immersion Technologies shares fell about 3% to $27.72 in Tuesday after-hours trading after the company disclosed holding 4.1 million ether, worth $12.1 billion. Investors are watching a Jan. 15 vote on raising authorized shares and expanding staking. BitMine staked 408,627 ether and plans to launch a validator network in early 2026. Trading volume reached 30.5 million shares.
31 December 2025
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Mastercard stock today: MA slips after-hours as Fed minutes and year-end trading set the tone

Mastercard stock today: MA slips after-hours as Fed minutes and year-end trading set the tone

Mastercard shares slipped 0.1% to $577.42 in after-hours trading Tuesday. Visa and American Express also edged lower, mirroring a weaker tone in financial stocks. Investors are watching Fed policy signals and holiday spending ahead of January earnings reports. Mastercard’s board approved a $14 billion buyback and raised its dividend earlier this month.
31 December 2025
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India seeks $30 billion from Reliance, BP over KG-D6 gas output as Reliance cites $247 million claimNEW YORK, December 30, 2025, 18:13 ET

India seeks $30 billion from Reliance, BP over KG-D6 gas output as Reliance cites $247 million claimNEW YORK, December 30, 2025, 18:13 ET

India is seeking over $30 billion from Reliance Industries and BP in arbitration over alleged underproduction of gas from the KG-D6 block, sources said. Reliance disputes the figure, saying the government’s demand is about $247 million. The tribunal has heard the case since 2016 and is expected to rule in 2026. BP declined to comment.
31 December 2025
QBTS stock: D-Wave Quantum steadies near $26 after hours as traders eye CES and Qubits events

QBTS stock: D-Wave Quantum steadies near $26 after hours as traders eye CES and Qubits events

D-Wave Quantum shares rose 0.3% to $26.25 in after-hours trading Tuesday following a volatile session with 36 million shares traded. The stock remains up over 200% for 2025. Investors are watching for updates at D-Wave’s CES appearance in Las Vegas Jan. 7–8 and its Qubits user conference Jan. 27–28. Peers IonQ and Rigetti gained, while Quantum Computing Inc fell in late trade.
31 December 2025
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Bank of America stock today: BAC drifts lower as Fed minutes keep rate path in focus

Bank of America stock today: BAC drifts lower as Fed minutes keep rate path in focus

Bank of America shares closed at $55.28 after slipping 0.1% Tuesday, with 17.4 million shares traded. The S&P 500 fell 0.14% and the 10-year Treasury yield held near 4.1% as traders priced in 60 basis points of Fed rate cuts for 2026. Fed minutes showed policymakers divided on the rate path. Bank of America’s next earnings report is set for Jan. 14.
31 December 2025
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Lam Research (LRCX) slips after report China tightens “50% domestic tools” push

Lam Research (LRCX) slips after report China tightens “50% domestic tools” push

Lam Research shares fell 1.2% to $173.78 in after-hours trading Tuesday after Reuters reported China now requires chipmakers to source at least 50% of equipment domestically for new capacity approvals. Applied Materials and KLA also declined, while ASML rose. The policy could pressure foreign suppliers like Lam, which derives about 93% of revenue from non-U.S. sales. Investors are watching for details on enforcement and possible waivers.
31 December 2025
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Citigroup stock slides after $1.2 billion Russia-exit hit; investors eye Jan. 14 earnings

Citigroup stock slides after $1.2 billion Russia-exit hit; investors eye Jan. 14 earnings

Citigroup shares fell 0.8% to $117.21 in after-hours trading after the bank disclosed a $1.2 billion pre-tax loss from selling its Russia business. The loss, mainly due to currency translation, will be recognized in the fourth quarter but is expected to be capital neutral for key regulatory ratios. The sale is set to close in the first half of 2026. Investors await Citi’s fourth-quarter earnings call on January 14.
31 December 2025
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Natural gas price today: UNG stock ticks up after hours as Henry Hub futures settle below $4

Natural gas price today: UNG stock ticks up after hours as Henry Hub futures settle below $4

February U.S. natural gas futures settled at $3.972 per MMBtu, down 0.35% Tuesday, as warmer early-January forecasts weighed on demand expectations. The United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) rose about 0.5% in after-hours trading. Traders await Wednesday’s U.S. storage report after last week’s data showed inventories 24 Bcf below the five-year average. Gas-linked equities, including EQT and Cheniere Energy, edged higher.
31 December 2025
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AI stocks today: Meta rises on Manus buy as Nvidia slips and Fed minutes keep rates in focus

AI stocks today: Meta rises on Manus buy as Nvidia slips and Fed minutes keep rates in focus

Meta rose 1.1% after announcing a $2–$3 billion deal to acquire AI startup Manus, with plans to integrate its technology into Meta AI products. The S&P 500 fell 0.14%, Nasdaq slipped 0.23%, and the Dow lost 0.20% in thin, year-end trading. Nvidia dipped 0.3%. Fed minutes showed policymakers split on the December rate cut, keeping focus on upcoming economic data.
31 December 2025
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Gold price stock today: GLD steadies after wild swing as Fed minutes, margin hike keep traders cautious

Gold price stock today: GLD steadies after wild swing as Fed minutes, margin hike keep traders cautious

Gold rebounded 0.8% to $4,364.70 an ounce Tuesday after plunging 4.47% Monday, as thin year-end trading fueled volatility. The SPDR Gold Shares ETF edged up 0.1%, and gold miners steadied. CME Group raised margin requirements for precious-metals futures. Investors await Wednesday’s U.S. jobless claims and the final trading session of 2025.
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Oil Price Today: Brent Nears $107 as Hormuz Tensions Hit US and World Markets

Oil Price Today: Brent Nears $107 as Hormuz Tensions Hit US and World Markets

24 April 2026
Brent crude rose above $106 a barrel and WTI neared $97 on Friday as renewed military tension in the Strait of Hormuz drove oil toward weekly gains of over 15%. U.S. crude inventories increased by 1.9 million barrels, but gasoline and distillate stocks fell sharply. President Trump ordered U.S. forces to target Iranian boats after new confrontations in the strait. Talks between Washington and Tehran remain stalled.
Gold Price Faces a $4,700 Test as Oil Shock Revives Rate Fears

Gold Price Faces a $4,700 Test as Oil Shock Revives Rate Fears

24 April 2026
Spot gold slipped 0.2% to $4,685.23 an ounce Friday, heading for its first weekly drop in five weeks as surging oil prices and a stronger dollar pressured bullion. Brent crude traded above $106 after Iran released footage of commandos boarding a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Silver fell 1% to $74.64, platinum lost 1.4% to $1,977.47. Indian gold premiums hit a 10-week high on tighter supply.
US Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Futures Ride Intel Rally as Oil Shock Keeps Dow Under Pressure

US Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Futures Ride Intel Rally as Oil Shock Keeps Dow Under Pressure

24 April 2026
Nasdaq 100 futures rose 172 points early Friday, driven by Intel’s strong forecast, while Dow futures slipped 58 points as oil prices climbed above $105 a barrel amid ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Intel shares jumped 19% after projecting second-quarter revenue above estimates. The S&P 500 software and services index fell 5.09% Thursday, its steepest drop since January. Consumer sentiment data is due at 10 a.m. ET.
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