Khadija Saeed

Khadija Saeed

Khadija Saeed is a financial markets reporter at TS2.tech, specializing in stocks, technology and emerging industries. She studied economics and finance at the London School of Economics and previously worked in market research before moving into financial journalism. Her coverage focuses on the companies, innovations and economic trends influencing global investors. Follow Khadija Saeed on Google News.

Morgan Stanley stock jumps after earnings beat as dealmaking fees surge

Morgan Stanley stock jumps after earnings beat as dealmaking fees surge

Morgan Stanley shares rose 5.8% to $191.23 after U.S. markets closed Thursday, following better-than-expected fourth-quarter profits driven by stronger dealmaking. Investment banking revenue surged 47% to $2.41 billion. CFO Sharon Yeshaya told Reuters she sees an “accelerating pipeline” in M&A and IPOs — mergers and acquisitions and initial public offerings. The stock has climbed about 41% in 2025, trailing Goldman Sachs but outpacing the S&P 500.
Visa stock dips after UK fee-cap ruling as stablecoin push builds into earnings

Visa stock dips after UK fee-cap ruling as stablecoin push builds into earnings

Visa Inc shares dipped 0.4% in after-hours trading Thursday, following a UK court ruling against Visa, Mastercard, and British fintech Revolut. Judge John Cavanagh upheld the Payments Systems Regulator’s authority to cap cross-border card fees, citing concerns that interchange fees were “unduly high.” David Geale, PSR managing director, said the judgment “confirms our powers to ensure card payment costs are fair for UK businesses and consumers.” Visa, meanwhile, cautioned that such caps could “negatively impact the value people and businesses receive” from card payments.
16 January 2026
Dow Jones today: Index jumps nearly 300 points as Goldman earnings and TSMC outlook lift Wall Street

Dow Jones today: Index jumps nearly 300 points as Goldman earnings and TSMC outlook lift Wall Street

The Dow Jones Industrial Average broke a two-day losing streak on Thursday, climbing 292.81 points, or 0.60%, to finish at 49,442.44. Strong bank earnings and a boost in chip stocks, fueled by Taiwan Semiconductor’s upbeat forecast, lifted the index. “It’s been growth, tech or bust,” said Longbow Asset Management CEO Jake Dollarhide, highlighting renewed interest in banks and “old-school industrials.”
Trump vs. Jamie Dimon Over Fed Independence Escalates as IMF and Fitch Warn of Higher Rates

Trump vs. Jamie Dimon Over Fed Independence Escalates as IMF and Fitch Warn of Higher Rates

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva threw her support behind Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday, emphasizing that central bank independence remains crucial as the Trump administration applies pressure amid a Justice Department probe into renovation cost overruns. “He is a very good professional, very decent man,” Georgieva said, describing the Fed as “precious” because of the dollar’s key global role.
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