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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.

Goldman Sachs stock hits a record high as Venezuela shock lifts Dow; payrolls and earnings in focus

Goldman Sachs stock hits a record high as Venezuela shock lifts Dow; payrolls and earnings in focus

NEW YORK, January 5, 2026, 11:32 AM EST — Regular session Goldman Sachs shares hit a record high on Monday and were last up 4.3% at $953.61 after touching $961.71. The move helped propel the Dow to an all-time high as Wall Street piled into financial and energy stocks after a U.S. military strike captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Markets are pricing about 60 basis points of Federal Reserve easing in 2026 — a basis point is 0.01 percentage point — keeping Friday’s monthly U.S. payrolls report in sharp focus. Reuters The jump matters because Goldman is a bellwether for
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Rocket Lab stock slips after rally as insider sale filing surfaces; Neutron timing in focus

Rocket Lab stock slips after rally as insider sale filing surfaces; Neutron timing in focus

New York, January 5, 2026, 11:35 EST — Regular session Rocket Lab Corp shares slipped 0.7% to $75.43 by 11:09 a.m. EST on Monday, after closing at $75.99 on Friday. The stock traded between $71.31 and $75.70 and sits roughly 5% below its 52-week high of $79.83. FinancialContent The wobble follows a sharp re-rating since Rocket Lab said it had won an $816 million prime contract from the U.S. Space Development Agency to design and manufacture 18 satellites for the agency’s Tracking Layer Tranche 3 program. The company said the award includes a $806 million base plus up to $10.45
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Salesforce stock rises as RBC lifts price target, AI demand back in focus

Salesforce stock rises as RBC lifts price target, AI demand back in focus

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 11:23 ET — Regular session Salesforce shares rose about 1.4% to $257.07 on Monday, tracking a firmer tone in U.S. equities after RBC Capital Markets raised its price target on the enterprise software maker. The call matters because investors are starting the year still debating whether “enterprise AI” spending is translating into recurring revenue, not just pilot projects. Salesforce has positioned its newer AI agent products as a growth driver, and analyst target changes can shape near-term positioning in a stock that is widely held and sits in the Dow. It also lands as traders
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Boeing stock edges up as Venezuela shock lifts defense names; BA traders eye payrolls next

Boeing stock edges up as Venezuela shock lifts defense names; BA traders eye payrolls next

New York, January 5, 2026, 11:23 ET — Regular session Boeing shares ticked higher on Monday as U.S. equities rallied and aerospace and defense stocks extended gains after Washington’s weekend strike in Venezuela. Reuters The move matters for Boeing because the company sits at the intersection of defense spending and commercial aircraft demand, and both can swing quickly when geopolitics turns into a market driver. It is also a heavyweight in the Dow, where relatively small shifts can have an outsized effect on the index. Reuters At 11:23 a.m. ET, Boeing was up 0.7% at $229.33, after finishing Friday at
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Eli Lilly stock slides as Novo’s Wegovy pill hits U.S. shelves and stokes obesity-drug pricing fears

Eli Lilly stock slides as Novo’s Wegovy pill hits U.S. shelves and stokes obesity-drug pricing fears

New York, January 5, 2026, 10:58 (ET) — Regular session Eli Lilly and Company shares fell about 3.4% on Monday, extending early losses after rival Novo Nordisk began selling a pill version of its Wegovy weight-loss drug in the United States. The stock was down at $1,043.14 after dipping nearly 4% earlier in the session. The move puts the spotlight back on pricing power in obesity drugs, a market that has helped lift Lilly’s valuation and that investors treat as a multi-year growth engine. Novo said its once-daily Wegovy pill will start at $149 a month for self-paying patients, with
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Robinhood stock jumps nearly 5% as bitcoin tops $93,000; traders eye Feb. 10 results

Robinhood stock jumps nearly 5% as bitcoin tops $93,000; traders eye Feb. 10 results

New York, January 5, 2026, 10:58 (EST) — Regular session Shares of Robinhood Markets Inc (HOOD.O) rose 4.7% to $120.60 in morning trading on Monday, riding a broad bid for crypto-linked stocks as bitcoin pushed higher. The move matters because Robinhood’s revenue is tied to customer activity, including crypto trading and options. When crypto prices swing, traders often expect shifts in “transaction-based” revenue — the money the company earns from customer trades and related activity. The broader market tone also turned more supportive for risk assets, with investors focused on whether large-cap tech can regain traction after a choppy end
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Sandisk stock rises as AI memory shortage talk lifts SNDK; earnings date looms

Sandisk stock rises as AI memory shortage talk lifts SNDK; earnings date looms

New York, January 5, 2026, 10:51 (EST) — Regular session Sandisk Corp shares rose 1.4% to $279.00 in morning trading on Monday, as investors returned to memory and storage names tied to artificial intelligence data-center spending. The stock has traded between $266.73 and $288.95, with about 4.8 million shares changing hands. The move matters because memory chips sit at the heart of the AI buildout, and tight supply typically translates into higher contract prices and fatter margins for suppliers. Traders have been buying the group on the view that data-center demand is absorbing capacity faster than manufacturers can add it.
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JPMorgan stock jumps as Wall Street rallies on Venezuela shock; payrolls and earnings in focus

JPMorgan stock jumps as Wall Street rallies on Venezuela shock; payrolls and earnings in focus

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 11:02 EST — Regular session JPMorgan Chase & Co. shares climbed about 3.4% to $336.70 in late morning trade on Monday, after swinging between $323.56 and $336.70 earlier in the session. The stock closed Friday at $325.48. The gains came as Wall Street’s main indexes rallied after a U.S. military strike that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, sending energy and financial stocks higher. “With the markets taking geopolitics in stride so far, the first trading week of the New Year may likely revolve around whether tech will find its footing,” Chris Larkin, managing director for
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Strategy Inc (MSTR) stock jumps after fresh bitcoin buy, flags $17.4 billion Q4 paper loss

Strategy Inc (MSTR) stock jumps after fresh bitcoin buy, flags $17.4 billion Q4 paper loss

New York, January 5, 2026, 10:55 (ET) — Regular session Shares of Strategy Inc were up 5.5% at $165.84 on Monday after the company disclosed fresh bitcoin purchases and a preliminary fourth-quarter mark-to-market hit on its digital assets. SEC The update matters because Strategy has become one of Wall Street’s most liquid proxies for bitcoin, with the stock often amplifying moves in the cryptocurrency. The company has regularly raised cash by selling securities to add to its bitcoin holdings, putting its financing pace and potential dilution in focus for equity investors. SEC Strategy also used the filing to preview the
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Oracle stock holds steady after Jefferies sticks with $400 target as Wall Street eyes jobs data

Oracle stock holds steady after Jefferies sticks with $400 target as Wall Street eyes jobs data

New York, January 5, 2026, 10:56 (EST) — Regular session Oracle Corp (ORCL) shares were little changed on Monday after Jefferies reiterated a buy rating and kept a $400 price target on the cloud software company. The stock was up about 0.1% at $196.00 after swinging between $194.97 and $201.51 in early trade. Investing.com Australia The call lands as Oracle tries to steady sentiment after a late-2025 slide, when its rising spending plans revived worries about free cash flow — the cash left after expenses and investment. In December, Oracle said fiscal 2026 capital expenditures, or spending on items such
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Intel stock lifts on Melius upgrade as traders brace for Intel’s CES Panther Lake reveal

Intel stock lifts on Melius upgrade as traders brace for Intel’s CES Panther Lake reveal

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 10:31 ET — Regular session Intel shares were up 0.7% at $39.67 in morning trade on Monday, after giving back earlier gains as the Nasdaq-listed chipmaker drew fresh attention ahead of its CES showcase. The stock is moving with two near-term triggers in play: an analyst upgrade before the bell and a company event later on Monday where Intel plans to outline its next laptop-chip push. Traders are watching for signs that Intel’s 2026 product cadence can translate into steadier demand and better profitability, not just headlines. CES has become a proving ground for “AI
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Netflix stock edges higher as CFRA downgrades on Warner Bros. deal risk

Netflix stock edges higher as CFRA downgrades on Warner Bros. deal risk

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 10:36 (EST) — Regular session Netflix, Inc. shares rose about 1% to $91.90 on Monday, despite a fresh downgrade that flagged mounting risks around the company’s planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery assets. The stock traded between $90.50 and $92.26 in morning dealings. The call keeps focus on the balance-sheet and regulatory questions hanging over Netflix’s biggest strategic bet, at a time when investors have been quick to punish leveraged deals. With quarterly results due later this month, management’s comments on financing and timing are expected to drive near-term positioning. The move came alongside broader
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Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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