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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.

Broadcom (AVGO) stock slides while chip peers rally — what’s weighing on shares now

Broadcom (AVGO) stock slides while chip peers rally — what’s weighing on shares now

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 10:24 (EST) — Regular session Broadcom Inc shares slid on Monday, bucking a broader lift in chip stocks as investors kept a tight focus on the cost of the AI buildout and what it means for margins across the sector. The move matters because Broadcom sits at the center of the AI infrastructure trade, selling networking silicon and custom chips into hyperscale data centers — large cloud operators that spend heavily on computing capacity. Traders have treated the stock as a proxy for whether AI growth can stay fast without eroding profitability. It also lands
5 January 2026
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AMD stock rises as CES keynotes near; traders watch Lisa Su and Nvidia updates

AMD stock rises as CES keynotes near; traders watch Lisa Su and Nvidia updates

New York, January 5, 2026, 10:26 EST — Regular session Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) shares edged higher on Monday, tracking gains across chip stocks as investors positioned ahead of a pair of CES events featuring the CEOs of AMD and rival Nvidia. The Consumer Electronics Show, which runs in Las Vegas from Jan. 6-9, often sets the tone for early-year product roadmaps in PCs and graphics, and has increasingly become a stage for companies to frame their artificial intelligence strategy. Reuters That matters now because traders are looking for any read-through on demand for AI accelerators — specialized processors used
5 January 2026
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EQT stock slides as natural gas prices slump — EIA storage report is the next test

EQT stock slides as natural gas prices slump — EIA storage report is the next test

New York, January 5, 2026, 10:25 EST — Regular session EQT Corp shares fell 4.2% to $51.20 in morning trading on Monday, tracking a slide in U.S. natural gas prices at the start of the week. The move matters because producers like EQT sell into a market where winter heating demand can swing quickly with weather forecasts. In January, a few degrees on the map can mean a very different balance between supply and demand. Front-month Henry Hub natural gas futures — the nearest, most actively traded contract — were down about 3.3% at $3.498 per million British thermal units
5 January 2026
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Nvidia stock edges up as CES 2026 puts AI chip demand back in the spotlight

Nvidia stock edges up as CES 2026 puts AI chip demand back in the spotlight

New York, January 5, 2026, 10:18 (EST) — Regular session Nvidia (NVDA.O) shares rose about 0.7% on Monday to $190.12, holding near the day’s high of $193.58 as investors positioned ahead of CEO Jensen Huang’s CES appearance later in the day. The stock has traded between $189.48 and $193.58 so far. The early move matters because Nvidia often sets the tone for the “AI trade” — investor positioning in companies seen as key beneficiaries of artificial intelligence spending — and the sector is starting the year with a packed catalyst calendar. Markets are also recalibrating interest-rate expectations, a key driver
5 January 2026
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Meta stock rises in early trade as AI lawsuits and inflation worries hang over Big Tech

Meta stock rises in early trade as AI lawsuits and inflation worries hang over Big Tech

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 10:09 EST — Regular session Meta Platforms (META.O) shares rose 1.2% to $658.45 in morning trading on Monday, after ending the prior session at $650.41. The stock traded between $646.79 and $660.10, with about 2.1 million shares changing hands. U.S. benchmarks were higher, with the S&P 500 up about 0.6% and the Nasdaq Composite up about 0.6% in early moves. Wall Street opened firmer on a rebound in technology stocks and a jump in oil-related names after the U.S. said it captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a military strike. Reuters For Meta, the backdrop
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Bitcoin price nears $94,000 as Strategy buy boosts Coinbase and crypto stocks

Bitcoin price nears $94,000 as Strategy buy boosts Coinbase and crypto stocks

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 09:59 EST — Regular session Bitcoin climbed on Monday morning as crypto-linked stocks rallied after Strategy disclosed another bitcoin purchase and investors weighed the market impact of Washington’s dramatic move in Venezuela. Bitcoin was up 2.4% at $93,501 by 9:59 a.m. EST. SEC The move matters now because bitcoin is starting the first full trading week of 2026 with geopolitics back on the tape and a run of U.S. data that can quickly reset interest-rate expectations. That mix has been driving sharp swings across “risk” assets — markets that tend to rise when investors feel
5 January 2026
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GOLD stock steady after Gold.com closes Monex deal as gold price jumps on Venezuela tensions

GOLD stock steady after Gold.com closes Monex deal as gold price jumps on Venezuela tensions

New York, January 5, 2026, 09:55 EST — Regular session Gold.com Inc (NYSE: GOLD) shares were up 0.2% at $34.83 by 9:47 a.m. EST on Monday after the precious-metals dealer said it closed its acquisition of Monex Deposit Company and raised its stake in UK-based Atkinsons Bullion & Coins to 49.5%. GlobeNewswire The deal expands Gold.com’s direct-to-consumer footprint and storage capabilities at a moment when sharp moves in bullion prices are driving customer activity. For dealers, higher volatility can mean more buying and selling as investors rebalance or hedge price swings. Spot gold was up 1.9% at $4,411.90 an ounce
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Chevron stock jumps on Trump’s Venezuela oil pivot; CVX eyes Jan. 30 earnings call

Chevron stock jumps on Trump’s Venezuela oil pivot; CVX eyes Jan. 30 earnings call

New York, January 5, 2026, 09:54 EST — Regular session Chevron shares jumped on Monday after President Donald Trump said the United States would take control of Venezuela following the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro and that U.S. oil companies would help rebuild the country’s oil industry. The stock was up 3.8% at $161.87 in early trade, after touching $171.50 soon after the open. Trump said an embargo on Venezuelan oil exports would remain in place for now. Reuters The headlines matter for Chevron because any shift in U.S. policy toward Venezuela would put a premium on speed and existing
5 January 2026
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Silver price surges lift SLV stock nearly 5% as Venezuela shock sparks safe-haven rush

Silver price surges lift SLV stock nearly 5% as Venezuela shock sparks safe-haven rush

New York, January 5, 2026, 09:56 EST — Regular session Shares of iShares Silver Trust, a silver-backed exchange-traded fund that trades like a stock, jumped 4.7% to $68.81 in early New York dealing. The fund’s intraday range ran from $67.61 to $69.68. The move mattered because it put silver back in the driver’s seat after a choppy end to 2025, with geopolitical risk quickly bleeding into assets investors treat as refuges. “Safe-haven” buying is demand for assets traders use as shelter when headlines turn hostile. Reuters It also landed as traders reset interest-rate bets for the new year. Precious metals
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Dow jumps as Venezuela shock powers energy rally; jobs report looms

Dow jumps as Venezuela shock powers energy rally; jobs report looms

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 09:49 EST — Regular session The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed about 520 points, or 1.1%, to around 48,903 on Monday morning as energy stocks surged after Washington said U.S. forces captured Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro. Investing The move gave Wall Street a clear early tone for the first full week of 2026, after thin holiday trading left investors hungry for fresh direction and catalysts beyond year-end positioning. Inc “The market is looking for direction,” Matthew Maley, chief market strategist at Miller Tabak, said, as traders weigh geopolitics against a looming run of U.S. data
5 January 2026
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Apple stock slips as Foxconn flags iPhone-linked revenue dip and Samsung ramps up Galaxy AI

Apple stock slips as Foxconn flags iPhone-linked revenue dip and Samsung ramps up Galaxy AI

New York, January 5, 2026, 09:39 EST — Regular session Apple Inc (AAPL.O) shares slipped 0.3% to $271.01 in early trading on Monday, as investors weighed fresh signals from a key iPhone assembler and a rival’s aggressive push into AI-enabled phones. The read-through matters now because Apple’s stock is priced for steady growth, leaving little tolerance for demand or margin surprises as the first full week of 2026 gets underway. Supplier updates and competitor roadmaps often shape expectations before Apple provides its own quarterly outlook. That focus has sharpened as investors look for clues on whether new on-device AI features
5 January 2026
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Amazon stock slips at the open as AI inflation fears resurface; what’s next for AMZN

Amazon stock slips at the open as AI inflation fears resurface; what’s next for AMZN

New York, January 5, 2026, 09:32 EST — Regular session Amazon.com shares slid in early trading on Monday, falling 1.9% to $226.50. The drop comes as investors start 2026 re-testing a market assumption: that aggressive spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure won’t rekindle inflation. “The costs are going up not down in our forecast, because there’s inflation in chip costs and inflation in power costs,” Morgan Stanley strategist Andrew Sheets said in a Reuters report on the risk. Reuters That matters for Amazon because Amazon Web Services is a major buyer of data-center hardware and power, and the stock has tended
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CapitaLand Investment share price jumps as CapitaLand REIT payouts roll in — what’s next for 9CI

CapitaLand Investment share price jumps as CapitaLand REIT payouts roll in — what’s next for 9CI

7 February 2026
CapitaLand Investment shares rose 1.3% to S$3.12 on Friday, bucking a 0.8% drop in Singapore’s benchmark index. CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust reported a 16.4% jump in second-half distributable income, while CapitaLand Ascendas REIT posted a 1.4% full-year rise. CapitaLand China Trust saw full-year DPU fall to 4.82 cents amid weaker yuan and occupancy. CLI reports FY2025 results on Feb. 11.
Keppel stock holds near 12-year high after profit jump, special dividend; buyback adds support

Keppel stock holds near 12-year high after profit jump, special dividend; buyback adds support

7 February 2026
Keppel shares closed at S$11.64 on Friday, up 0.17%, after surging 6.1% the previous day on stronger FY2025 profit and a larger dividend plan. The company bought back 151,400 shares for about S$1.74 million. Keppel reported a 29% rise in full-year profit to S$1.02 billion and proposed a total distribution of 47 cents per share, including a special dividend partly paid in Keppel REIT units.
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