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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.

AST SpaceMobile stock rises as COO maps BlueBird 6 “coming weeks” start

AST SpaceMobile stock rises as COO maps BlueBird 6 “coming weeks” start

AST SpaceMobile shares rose 2.3% to $73.60 Monday after COO Shanti B. Gupta told PTI the BlueBird 6 satellite should begin operations “in the coming weeks.” The stock rebounded after a sharp prior-session drop. Investors are watching for confirmation of on-orbit milestones and updates on the company’s launch schedule into early 2026. About 3.6 million shares traded by 10:14 a.m. ET.
29 December 2025
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Netflix stock ticks up as Warner Bros deal fight stays in focus

Netflix stock ticks up as Warner Bros deal fight stays in focus

Netflix shares rose 0.2% to $94.63 in early New York trading Monday, bucking a broader market decline. Investors are watching for updates on Netflix’s $72 billion Warner Bros Discovery deal, which faces regulatory scrutiny. Netflix replaced some bridge financing with a $5 billion credit facility and up to $20 billion in term loans. Fourth-quarter results are due Jan. 20.
29 December 2025
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Alphabet slips as year-end tech rally pauses; Fed minutes loom

Alphabet slips as year-end tech rally pauses; Fed minutes loom

Alphabet Class C shares fell 0.7% to $312.80 in early Monday trading as U.S. tech stocks slipped ahead of Tuesday’s Federal Reserve meeting minutes. Google’s Gemini Live voice mode rolled out a major update, but investors focused on rate expectations and year-end positioning. Microsoft edged up 0.1%, while Meta dropped 0.9%. Alphabet’s market value stood near $2.94 trillion.
29 December 2025
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Oracle stock slips after insider sale filing as OpenAI-linked spending stays in focus

Oracle stock slips after insider sale filing as OpenAI-linked spending stays in focus

Oracle shares fell 0.4% to $197.27 in early Monday trading after officer Mark Hura filed to sell up to 15,000 shares valued at about $2.95 million. Investors remain cautious over Oracle’s rising AI-related spending and its impact on margins. The stock is down over 30% in three months. Traders await U.S. home sales data and Fed minutes for further market direction.
29 December 2025
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Palantir slips as Karp’s paid “college alternative” hits headlines in weak year-end trade

Palantir slips as Karp’s paid “college alternative” hits headlines in weak year-end trade

Palantir shares fell 0.9% to $187.10 early Monday as tech stocks slipped in thin holiday trading. The company drew attention after reports it paid 22 high school graduates $5,400 a month to skip college under its new “Meritocracy Fellowship.” Investors are watching upcoming Fed minutes and jobless claims for rate signals. Palantir’s stock remains up about 150% for the year.
29 December 2025
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Broadcom stock falls at the open as year-end rally cools and AI margin worries linger

Broadcom stock falls at the open as year-end rally cools and AI margin worries linger

Broadcom shares fell 1.4% to $347.37 in early New York trading Monday, underperforming the tech sector as Wall Street opened lower. The Nasdaq dropped about 0.8% at the bell. Nvidia shares slipped after a filing revealed a $5 billion stake in Intel. Broadcom’s recent outlook showed strong revenue guidance but warned of lower profit margins as AI sales grow.
29 December 2025
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Apple stock slips early as year-end tech rally cools, with China demand in focus

Apple stock slips early as year-end tech rally cools, with China demand in focus

Apple shares slipped 0.2% to $273.40 in early New York trading Monday as investors sold large-cap tech stocks ahead of the New Year holiday. Wells Fargo maintained an Overweight rating on Apple, citing a surge in China shipments as a sign of iPhone demand. Markets are watching Federal Reserve minutes and jobless claims data this week. Trading volumes remain thin with U.S. markets closed Thursday.
29 December 2025
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Tesla stock slips as supplier guts $2.9 bln battery deal to $7,386

Tesla stock slips as supplier guts $2.9 bln battery deal to $7,386

Tesla shares dropped 2.2% to $464.88 in early trading Monday after South Korea’s L&F cut the value of a battery-material supply deal with Tesla from $2.9 billion to $7,386. L&F did not give a reason for the reduction. The deal covers high-nickel cathode materials for Tesla’s in-house 4680 batteries used in the Cybertruck. Neither company immediately commented.
29 December 2025
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Micron stock slips on ex-dividend day as chip rally cools into year-end

Micron stock slips on ex-dividend day as chip rally cools into year-end

Micron Technology shares fell 0.6% to $284.79 in early trading Monday as the stock began trading ex-dividend. The company’s $0.115 per share dividend is payable Jan. 14 to holders as of Dec. 29. Trading volume was thin ahead of the New Year’s holiday, with broader chip stocks little changed. Investors are watching for Federal Reserve minutes and jobless claims later in the week.
29 December 2025
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PMO sets 2030 deadline for Coal India’s subsidiary IPOs

PMO sets 2030 deadline for Coal India’s subsidiary IPOs

India’s Prime Minister’s Office has ordered the coal ministry to map and list all Coal India subsidiaries by 2030, sources told PTI. Bharat Coking Coal and Central Mine Planning & Design Institute are expected to list by March 2026, with IPO filings submitted to SEBI. Roadshows for Bharat Coking Coal have concluded. Coal India’s board has also approved listing processes for Mahanadi and South Eastern Coalfields.
29 December 2025
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Bristol Myers stock drifts near $55 as year-end trading thins and Fed minutes loom

Bristol Myers stock drifts near $55 as year-end trading thins and Fed minutes loom

Bristol Myers Squibb shares closed down 0.1% at $54.64 Friday, trading in a narrow range as year-end positioning and Fed rate signals dominated market focus. The company’s next investor event is its fourth-quarter results call on Feb. 5. Thin holiday trading volume heightened volatility across sectors. The S&P 500 hovered near 7,000, with investors watching for signs of momentum shifts.
29 December 2025
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  • Maharashtra Scooters Shows Strong 17% EPS Growth, Signaling Investment Potential
    April 24, 2026, 11:13 PM EDT. Maharashtra Scooters (NSE:MAHSCOOTER) reported a significant 17% annual growth in earnings per share (EPS) over the past three years, highlighting its profitability amidst a market favoring stable companies over speculative losses. The firm posted improved earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) margins rising to 99%, alongside revenue growth, signaling robust operational performance. Insider holdings valued at ₹4.5 billion underscore strong alignment of interests with shareholders, providing added confidence in corporate strategy. Investors are cautioned to assess the company's balance sheet strength, despite these positive indicators. This blend of steady EPS growth and insider conviction makes Maharashtra Scooters an intriguing option for those prioritizing earnings growth in their investment decisions.

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LightPath Technologies Stock Just Hit a 52-Week High. Here’s Why LPTH Is Back in Focus

LightPath Technologies Stock Just Hit a 52-Week High. Here’s Why LPTH Is Back in Focus

25 April 2026
LightPath Technologies shares closed up 10.05% at $16.09 in Orlando Friday, after hitting $16.53 and surpassing recent analyst targets. Trading volume jumped to 6.35 million shares. The company reported a $97.8 million backlog and second-quarter revenue of $16.4 million, up 120% from a year earlier. Recent orders and investor focus center on defense optics and infrared camera systems.
Wolfspeed Stock Jumps 13% Before May 5 Earnings Test

Wolfspeed Stock Jumps 13% Before May 5 Earnings Test

25 April 2026
Wolfspeed shares surged 13.36% to $31.23 on Friday, with trading volume hitting 8.4 million shares ahead of its May 5 earnings report. The chipmaker recently cut its debt by about $97 million and lowered annual interest expense by $62 million after refinancing in March. Wolfspeed reported a $151 million net loss last quarter and expects negative gross margins to continue.
VeriSign Falls After Q1 Beat as .Com Price Hike Puts Renewal Risk in Focus

VeriSign Falls After Q1 Beat as .Com Price Hike Puts Renewal Risk in Focus

25 April 2026
VeriSign reported first-quarter revenue of $429 million, up 6.6%, and net income of $215 million, as .com and .net registrations rose to 176.1 million. Shares fell 2.8% Friday to $269.20 after the company announced a Nov. 1 increase in the wholesale .com fee to $10.97. Management raised its 2026 growth outlook for domain registrations. Investors remain cautious over renewal and pricing risks.
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