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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.

Uber stock hovers near $81 into New Year’s week — here’s what traders are watching

Uber stock hovers near $81 into New Year’s week — here’s what traders are watching

Uber shares closed up 0.1% at $81.26 on Friday, remaining well below the year’s high of $101.99. Investors are watching legal risks tied to Uber One and new autonomous-vehicle partnerships, including a planned UK robotaxi trial with Baidu. The stock trades in a holiday-shortened week with thin volume and upcoming U.S. economic data. Uber’s next earnings report is expected in early February.
29 December 2025
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Silver’s India rally drives buyers to coins as jewellery demand cools

Silver’s India rally drives buyers to coins as jewellery demand cools

Silver futures on India’s MCX surged to 240,935 rupees per kilogram by Friday, up from 208,439 rupees on Dec. 19, Aaj Tak reported. Benchmark silver rates hit records, with IBJA’s price closing at 228,107 rupees per kilogram. In Shahjahanpur, silver jewellery sales dropped by up to 50% as buyers shifted to coins and bars, according to Amar Ujala. Gold prices also rose sharply over the same period.
29 December 2025
CrowdStrike stock ends higher as Wedbush backs AI tailwind; Zacks cuts rating to hold

CrowdStrike stock ends higher as Wedbush backs AI tailwind; Zacks cuts rating to hold

CrowdStrike shares closed Friday up 0.8% at $481.19 in light post-holiday trading. Wedbush reiterated an “Outperform” rating and $600 price target, citing AI momentum, while Zacks Research lowered its rating to “hold.” Investors await pending home sales data Monday and Federal Reserve minutes Tuesday. Trading volumes remain thin as year-end approaches.
29 December 2025
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PNB fraud alert, Coforge’s $2.35 billion Encora deal and MCX split: India stocks to watch Monday

PNB fraud alert, Coforge’s $2.35 billion Encora deal and MCX split: India stocks to watch Monday

Punjab National Bank reported a 24.34 billion rupee loan fraud involving former promoters of two SREI Group firms. Coforge announced a $2.35 billion deal to acquire AI firm Encora, with combined annual revenue projected at $2.5 billion. A-1 Ltd will trade ex-bonus Dec. 31, issuing three bonus shares per share held, and shifted its stock split record date to Jan. 8, 2026.
29 December 2025
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Coforge’s $2.35 billion Encora deal tops India’s stocks-to-watch list for Dec. 29

Coforge’s $2.35 billion Encora deal tops India’s stocks-to-watch list for Dec. 29

Coforge agreed to acquire U.S.-based Encora for $2.35 billion and will raise up to $550 million via a share sale to fund the deal. Punjab National Bank reported a 24.34 billion-rupee fraud to regulators. Timex Group India’s promoter plans to sell up to 8.93% on Dec. 29–30. GIFT Nifty futures rose 40 points to 26,100 ahead of Monday’s open.
29 December 2025
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Mastercard stock holds near $580 as Fed minutes loom and year-end trading thins

Mastercard stock holds near $580 as Fed minutes loom and year-end trading thins

Mastercard shares closed Friday up 0.03% at $579.60, trading in a narrow range as U.S. markets saw light post-holiday volume. The S&P 500 ended just below record highs, with the Dow down 0.04% and Nasdaq off 0.09%. Investors await Tuesday’s Federal Reserve minutes for signals on 2026 rate moves. Mastercard’s next earnings report is expected around January 29.
29 December 2025
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Boeing stock in focus before Monday after E-7 cost report, new airline buy plans

Boeing stock in focus before Monday after E-7 cost report, new airline buy plans

Boeing shares closed down 0.8% at $216.44 Friday. Congress blocked the Pentagon from canceling the Air Force’s E-7 Wedgetail radar jet program and approved $847 million in extra funding, the Wall Street Journal reported. EVA Air approved a plan to buy four Boeing 787-9s, according to Taipei Times. Air India Express is set to take delivery of its first “line-fit” 737-8 MAX on Monday, Economic Times said.
29 December 2025
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American Airlines stock slips as DFW hub overhaul meets winter-storm travel chaos

American Airlines stock slips as DFW hub overhaul meets winter-storm travel chaos

American Airlines shares closed down 1.5% at $15.44 Friday after the carrier announced a major Dallas Fort Worth hub overhaul. The move came as winter storm Devin caused 1,802 U.S. flight cancellations and 22,349 delays, with American canceling 146 flights. The new hub schedule, shifting from nine to 13 banks, will begin in April. DFW handles over 30% of American’s daily connecting passengers.
29 December 2025
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Iran says Russia launched three new satellites, deepening Moscow-Tehran space ties

Iran says Russia launched three new satellites, deepening Moscow-Tehran space ties

Iran said three satellites—Paya, Zafar-2, and Kowsar—were launched into low Earth orbit from Russia using a Soyuz rocket from the Vostochny Cosmodrome. Iranian state media reported the satellites will monitor agriculture and the environment. Western governments have raised concerns about dual-use rocket technology. The launch follows a similar Iranian satellite mission from Russia in July.
29 December 2025
Home Depot stock ends higher into year-end as Fed minutes loom and housing stays in focus

Home Depot stock ends higher into year-end as Fed minutes loom and housing stays in focus

Home Depot shares closed up 0.7% at $349.78 in thin post-Christmas trading Friday, with about 1.8 million shares exchanged. The stock remains about 18% below its 52-week high. Investors are watching for Federal Reserve rate signals and Home Depot’s next earnings report, expected in late February. The company recently forecast flat to modest growth for fiscal 2026, trailing analyst expectations.
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  • Sensex Falls 1,000 Points Amid Oil Price Surge and Rupee Weakness
    April 25, 2026, 12:51 AM EDT. The Sensex dropped 1,000 points (1.3%) to close at 76,664 on Friday, pressured by rising oil prices and a weakening rupee that fell for the fifth straight session. Foreign investors continued heavy selling, dragging the Sensex down 2,609 points over three sessions. Market capitalization on the BSE shrank by nearly Rs 5 lakh crore to Rs 461.5 lakh crore. The IT sector suffered the most, with the BSE IT index plunging 5.1%, following disappointing forecasts from Infosys and HCL Tech after their quarterly results. Investors' sentiment remains cautious amid persistent external and domestic pressures, analysts noted.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 25.04.2026

25 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 25, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 25, 2026, 12:54 AM EDT Sensex Falls 1,000 Points Amid Oil Price Surge and Rupee Weakness April 25, 2026, 12:51 AM EDT. The **Sensex** dropped 1,000 points (1.3%) to close at 76,664 on Friday, pressured by rising **oil prices** and a weakening **rupee** that fell for the fifth straight session. Foreign investors continued heavy selling, dragging the Sensex down 2,609 points over three sessions. Market capitalization on the BSE shrank by nearly Rs 5 lakh crore to Rs 461.5 lakh crore. The **IT sector** suffered the most, with the BSE
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.
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