Khadija Saeed

A dedicated markets reporter, she covers stocks, macroeconomics, and major business developments with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.

Polestar stock (PSNY) jumps on BBVA stake filing as Geely-backed funding stays in focus

Polestar stock (PSNY) jumps on BBVA stake filing as Geely-backed funding stays in focus

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 21:16 ET — Market closed Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC’s U.S.-listed shares closed sharply higher in the last session of 2025 as investors digested fresh ownership filings that detailed new stakes and financing arrangements around the Swedish electric-vehicle maker. Investing.com Why this matters now: Polestar has leaned on its controlling shareholder network for liquidity, and the new documents spell out how banks and Geely-linked entities are structuring exposure — including downside protection and potential equity conversion features. SEC+1 U.S. equity markets were closed on Thursday for the New Year’s Day holiday, leaving Wednesday’s close as
AXSM stock jumps after FDA sets April 30 decision date for Axsome’s AXS-05 in Alzheimer’s agitation

AXSM stock jumps after FDA sets April 30 decision date for Axsome’s AXS-05 in Alzheimer’s agitation

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 21:06 ET — Market closed Axsome Therapeutics shares jumped 22.9% in the Dec. 31 session, ending at $182.64 after the company disclosed two U.S. FDA updates that put near-term regulatory milestones back in focus. The stock traded between $148.79 and $184.40 on the day, with about 3.1 million shares changing hands. The move matters because the FDA set a firm target date for a decision on Axsome’s bid to expand AXS-05 into Alzheimer’s disease agitation, a label expansion that investors view as a step-change opportunity for revenue. The agency’s clock also compresses uncertainty: traders often
Webull (BULL) stock slips into the New Year break as Wall Street shuts — what to watch next

Webull (BULL) stock slips into the New Year break as Wall Street shuts — what to watch next

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 20:58 ET — Market closed Webull Corporation shares closed down 2% at $7.77 in the final U.S. session of 2025, ending the year on a softer note for the online brokerage’s Nasdaq-listed stock. BULL traded between $7.67 and $7.95 and about 21.3 million shares changed hands; technicians often treat the day’s low as first support and the high as near-term resistance. The move matters because Webull is still establishing a public-market track record, and investors are trying to gauge how trading activity holds up after the holiday lull. It also matters now because retail brokerage
Denison Mines stock today: DNN ends 2025 higher ahead of Friday reopen

Denison Mines stock today: DNN ends 2025 higher ahead of Friday reopen

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 21:05 ET — Market closed Denison Mines Corp’s U.S.-listed shares last ended up about 1% at $2.66 on Wednesday, the final U.S. trading session of 2025. The NYSE American-listed stock traded between $2.61 and $2.68, with about 22 million shares changing hands, LSEG data showed. U.S. stock and bond markets were closed on Thursday for New Year’s Day, leaving uranium-linked names without fresh price discovery until Friday’s open. That pause matters because uranium developers and explorers can swing on small shifts in the commodity and broader risk appetite, even when there is little company-specific news.
Transocean stock hovers near $4 after oil’s 2025 slide; OPEC+ meeting looms

Transocean stock hovers near $4 after oil’s 2025 slide; OPEC+ meeting looms

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 20:47 ET — Market closed Transocean Ltd. shares (RIG) finished the final U.S. trading session of 2025 unchanged at $4.13, as Wall Street took a breather ahead of the New Year’s Day market holiday. The stock’s recent range was $4.11 to $4.21 on about 23 million shares. The flat close matters because Transocean is an offshore drilling contractor, and its customers’ spending plans typically move with oil prices and confidence in longer-term demand. When crude prices weaken, investors tend to reassess how quickly oil companies will sanction new deepwater projects. That reassessment is front-and-center now
UiPath stock set for Jan. 2 open after CEO share sale, S&P MidCap 400 entry looms (PATH)

UiPath stock set for Jan. 2 open after CEO share sale, S&P MidCap 400 entry looms (PATH)

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 20:45 ET — Market closed. UiPath Inc. shares ended the last trading day of 2025 down 1.7% at $16.39, after a regulatory filing showed Chief Executive Daniel Dines sold another block of stock. The shares were last at $16.34 in after-hours trading. StockAnalysis+1 U.S. stock markets were shut on Thursday for the New Year’s Day holiday and reopen on Friday, putting the focus on how the stock trades when normal liquidity returns. New York Stock Exchange The timing is sensitive because UiPath is scheduled to join the S&P MidCap 400 before Friday’s opening bell, replacing
Super Micro Computer (SMCI) stock ends 2025 lower after SuperBlade liquid-cooling push — what investors watch next

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) stock ends 2025 lower after SuperBlade liquid-cooling push — what investors watch next

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 9:01 PM ET — Market closed. Super Micro Computer shares last closed down 1.28% at $29.27 on Wednesday, the final trading day of 2025, with U.S. markets closed Thursday for the New Year’s Day holiday. The stock traded between $29.02 and $29.87 and saw about 24.8 million shares change hands. It has ranged between $25.71 and $66.44 over the past 52 weeks. Supermicro said it added a high-density 6U (six rack-unit) SuperBlade system that can be configured with either air cooling or direct liquid cooling — circulating coolant through plates to draw heat off the
Ford stock closes 2025 at $13.12 as Wall Street slips; what investors watch next for NYSE:F

Ford stock closes 2025 at $13.12 as Wall Street slips; what investors watch next for NYSE:F

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 20:56 ET — Market closed Ford Motor Co shares closed down 0.83% at $13.12 in the final U.S. trading session of 2025, as automakers moved with a broader year-end dip in equities. General Motors fell 1.23% and Tesla slid 1.04% on the day. MarketWatch U.S. stock and bond markets are shut on Thursday for New Year’s Day and are due to reopen on Friday, Jan. 2, after the holiday break. Barron’s Ford’s late-year pullback came as Wall Street ended 2025’s final session lower, with the S&P 500 down 0.74%, the Nasdaq off 0.76% and the
2 January 2026
DJT stock rises as Trump Media pitches shareholder crypto token, expands Truth Social ETF push

DJT stock rises as Trump Media pitches shareholder crypto token, expands Truth Social ETF push

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 8:44 PM ET — Market closed. Trump Media & Technology Group Corp shares climbed in the last regular session, closing up 5.4% at $13.25 on Dec. 31. U.S. markets were closed on Thursday for the New Year’s Day holiday. markets.businessinsider.com The move put fresh attention on DJT’s strategy pivot, as the Truth Social parent leans harder into financial products to keep investors engaged and broaden revenue streams beyond its core social-media business. It also comes at a moment when Washington has become more supportive of crypto firms, even as digital-asset prices have pulled back, leaving
Pfizer stock today: PFE slips as report flags 2026 U.S. drug price hikes

Pfizer stock today: PFE slips as report flags 2026 U.S. drug price hikes

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 20:51 ET — Market closed Pfizer Inc (PFE) shares last traded at $24.90, down 0.4% from the previous close, with U.S. markets closed on Thursday for the New Year’s Day holiday. Reuters reported Pfizer is leading a new round of U.S. list-price increases for 2026, planning hikes on around 80 drugs and vaccines — including a 15% rise for its COVID-19 shot Comirnaty — as drugmakers overall line up price increases on at least 350 branded medicines, with a median hike of about 4%. “They really just nibble around the margins,” said Dr. Benjamin Rome,
Nike stock (NKE) climbs after CEO Elliott Hill buys $1 million in shares

Nike stock (NKE) climbs after CEO Elliott Hill buys $1 million in shares

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 19:55 ET — Market closed Nike shares ended the last U.S. trading session up 4.2% at $63.71, after a regulatory filing showed Chief Executive Elliott Hill bought about $1 million worth of stock. Insider buying — when executives use personal funds to buy shares — often draws attention because it can signal confidence at a moment when investors are debating whether a turnaround is taking hold. That matters now for Nike because the stock has been under pressure and year-end trading can exaggerate moves, with investors repositioning for the start of the new year. A
SoFi stock price today: SOFI closes lower ahead of 2026 as traders brace for rates and January data

SoFi stock price today: SOFI closes lower ahead of 2026 as traders brace for rates and January data

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 19:53 ET — Market closed SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI) shares closed down 1.4% at $26.18 on Wednesday, after trading between $26.08 and $26.90. About 34 million shares changed hands. U.S. stock markets were closed on Thursday for New Year’s Day. Nasdaq The move echoed a cautious tone in 2025’s final session, when the S&P 500 fell 0.74% and the Nasdaq lost 0.76% in light holiday-week volume. “It’s perfectly fine in any bull market to have moments of cost,” said Giuseppe Sette, co-founder and president of Reflexivity, pointing to profit-taking when liquidity is low. Reuters Rates

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Exxon Mobil stock price just tagged a new high — what could move XOM when markets reopen

7 February 2026
New York, Feb 7, 2026, 05:50 EST — Market closed. Exxon Mobil shares ended Friday up 2.03% at $149.05, notching a fresh 52-week high as energy stocks tracked a broad U.S. equity rally into the weekend. (MarketWatch) The setup for next week looks less tidy. Oil has been swinging on U.S.-Iran headlines, and that tends to spill straight into big integrated names like Exxon. Brent settled at $68.05 a barrel on Friday while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the U.S. benchmark, finished at $63.55. “We keep going back and forth on this Iran situation,” said John Kilduff, a partner at
Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

7 February 2026
Corning shares jumped 8.3% to a record $122.16 Friday, gaining 11% over two sessions amid strong demand for AI infrastructure stocks. The move follows a $6 billion optical fiber deal with Meta and upgraded company forecasts. Shares traded as high as $122.56 and rose 0.6% after hours. COO Avery Nelson sold 1,894 shares for tax withholding, retaining 66,050.
PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

7 February 2026
PepsiCo priced €2.5 billion in euro notes across four maturities, with settlement set for Feb. 11, according to an SEC filing. The company plans to use proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repaying commercial paper. Shares closed at $170.49 Friday, up 1.8%. PepsiCo is also cutting U.S. snack prices by up to 15% after consumer pushback.
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