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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.

Applied Materials stock rises on Susquehanna upgrade as chip gear spending call widens

Applied Materials stock rises on Susquehanna upgrade as chip gear spending call widens

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 10:56 EST — Trading in the regular session. Applied Materials shares climbed Monday following a more optimistic call from Susquehanna. The firm upgraded the chip-equipment maker to positive from neutral, citing an anticipated surge in factory spending across the industry. https://www.tipranks.com/news/the-fly/applied-materials-upgraded-to-positive-from-neutral-at-susquehanna-thefly-2
12 January 2026
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Lam Research stock holds near highs after Susquehanna lifts LRCX target to $250

Lam Research stock holds near highs after Susquehanna lifts LRCX target to $250

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 10:25 — Regular session underway Lam Research shares inched up 0.3% to $219.05 on Monday after Susquehanna lifted its price target for the chip-equipment giant to $250, maintaining a Positive rating. Analyst Mehdi Hosseini cited channel checks indicating the industry is gearing up for roughly $120 billion in wafer-fab equipment spending, with projections exceeding $150 billion over the longer term.
12 January 2026
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Meta stock dips as Zuckerberg taps Dina Powell McCormick as president — what investors watch next

Meta stock dips as Zuckerberg taps Dina Powell McCormick as president — what investors watch next

New York, January 12, 2026, 09:50 EST — Regular session. Meta Platforms, Inc. shares edged lower on Monday after the company named former Goldman Sachs executive Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chairman, a high-profile hire as the social media group pours money into artificial intelligence infrastructure. The stock was down 0.1% at $652.24, after trading between $645.26 and $656.31.
12 January 2026
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Microsoft stock today: Goldman’s $655 target lands as MSFT edges higher in choppy trade

Microsoft stock today: Goldman’s $655 target lands as MSFT edges higher in choppy trade

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 09:51 EST — Regular session underway. Microsoft Corp. shares ticked up about 0.2% to $480.15 in early trading Monday in New York, bucking the trend as broader U.S. stocks slipped. Goldman Sachs kicked off coverage on the software titan with a Buy rating and set a $655 price target, signaling nearly 37% potential upside from here.
12 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Vibrant Group (SGX:BIP) books higher profits on one-offs; investors question recurring strength
    July 6, 2026, 6:15 PM EDT. Vibrant Group Limited (SGX:BIP) posted solid full-year earnings for the year to April 2026, though the shares barely moved as investors looked closely at how sustainable the profits are. Statutory profits got a S$10 million lift from unusual items, with non-recurring gains raising questions about the real earnings base. EPS has grown strongly over three years, but the dependency on these one-off items is a red flag for some. Analysts say investors should look at the balance sheet and report four warning signs about possible risks. They also suggest tracking return on equity and insider ownership when weighing Vibrant Group's financial state.
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