Khadija Saeed

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

Bank of America stock dips as Fed repo borrowing hits a record at year-end

Bank of America stock dips as Fed repo borrowing hits a record at year-end

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 15:02 ET — Regular session Bank of America Corporation shares were down about 0.3% in afternoon trading on Wednesday as year-end funding-market flows and rate expectations set the tone for U.S. financial stocks. The move matters now because big banks are sensitive to shifts in short-term funding costs, which can filter into trading conditions and overall financing appetite heading into 2026. At year-end, liquidity often tightens as institutions trim balance sheets. It also comes ahead of a January stretch of catalysts that can reset expectations for Federal Reserve policy and the rate backdrop banks face.
IonQ stock today: IONQ edges lower in year-end session as South Korea quantum deal stays in focus

IonQ stock today: IONQ edges lower in year-end session as South Korea quantum deal stays in focus

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 2:57 PM ET — Regular session IonQ, Inc. shares dipped in afternoon trading on Wednesday as investors navigated the final session of the year with light volumes and a cautious tone. The stock was down 0.1% at $45.26. The muted move matters because IonQ sits in a small group of quantum-computing stocks that have been prone to sharp swings on headlines, with year-end positioning often exaggerating daily price action. Risk appetite was already fragile as U.S. stocks slipped in holiday-thin trading, with technology weighing on the broader market even as the main indexes remained on
Why Super Micro Computer (SMCI) stock is down today: 8-K exec change as xAI expansion keeps AI servers in focus

Why Super Micro Computer (SMCI) stock is down today: 8-K exec change as xAI expansion keeps AI servers in focus

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 14:55 ET — Regular session Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI) shares were down about 1.7% at $29.16 by 2:55 p.m. ET on Wednesday, after trading between $29.12 and $29.86 on about 15.4 million shares. In a Form 8-K — a disclosure companies file to flag major events — the server maker said Senior Vice President of Operations George Kao will retire on Dec. 31 and that Tom Xiao, a senior engineering executive, will take over. Super Micro said it does not expect the change to disrupt operations and that Kao will remain as a consultant,
ServiceNow stock slips in year-end trade as thin volumes hit growth names — what to watch next

ServiceNow stock slips in year-end trade as thin volumes hit growth names — what to watch next

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 14:52 ET — Regular session ServiceNow shares edged lower on Wednesday as investors pared risk in thin year-end trading on Wall Street. The enterprise software maker’s stock was down about 0.3% at $153.81. The muted move came as major U.S. indexes drifted lower in the final session of 2025, with technology stocks slightly weaker on the day. “I do not expect that the last few days will have so much bearing on the performance of the next year,” Giuseppe Sette, co-founder and president of Reflexivity, said, pointing to profit-taking when liquidity is low. Reuters For
Sidus Space stock jumps 33% as $16.2 million share sale settles

Sidus Space stock jumps 33% as $16.2 million share sale settles

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 2:48 PM ET — Regular session Shares of Sidus Space, Inc. (SIDU) jumped about 33% to $3.56 by 2:48 p.m. ET on Wednesday. The stock traded between $2.48 and $3.74, with about 112.7 million shares changing hands. The rally comes two sessions after Sidus said it closed a best-efforts public offering, raising about $16.2 million in gross proceeds by selling 10.8 million shares at $1.50 each. The company said it plans to use the funds for sales and marketing, operating costs, product development, manufacturing expansion, and working capital. Sidus Space, Inc. That matters for investors
Pfizer stock today: PFE slips after report on 2026 U.S. drug price hikes

Pfizer stock today: PFE slips after report on 2026 U.S. drug price hikes

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 14:53 ET — Regular session Pfizer shares were down 0.1% at $24.96 in afternoon trade on Wednesday after a Reuters report said the drugmaker plans U.S. list-price hikes on about 80 medicines in 2026. Reuters The planned increases, set to start Jan. 1, land at a sensitive moment for drug pricing as the Trump administration presses the industry to lower costs. Annual list-price resets can also shape negotiations with insurers and the political risk premium investors apply to large drugmakers. Pfizer’s own outlook has put a spotlight on revenue durability. In its December guidance, Pfizer
Visa stock slips as escrow-linked share conversion update hits year-end trade

Visa stock slips as escrow-linked share conversion update hits year-end trade

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 14:37 ET — Regular session Visa Inc. shares edged lower on Wednesday, down $1.14, or 0.3%, at $352.48 in afternoon trading as investors digested a technical update tied to the payments giant’s U.S. litigation escrow account. The stock traded between $352.08 and $355.13. The filing matters because it highlights how Visa manages certain legacy legal exposures in the United States. Even mechanical changes that touch the share count can feed into earnings per share — a key yardstick for a company that returns significant capital to shareholders. The update also lands as traders position into
Axsome Therapeutics (AXSM) stock jumps 23% after FDA priority review for Alzheimer’s agitation filing

Axsome Therapeutics (AXSM) stock jumps 23% after FDA priority review for Alzheimer’s agitation filing

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 14:41 ET — Regular session Axsome Therapeutics shares jumped 23% in afternoon trading on Wednesday after the company said U.S. regulators accepted its application and granted a faster review for AXS-05 to treat agitation in Alzheimer’s disease. GlobeNewswire The FDA’s acceptance puts a hard deadline on the next major catalyst for Axsome, with an April 30, 2026 decision target that brings clarity to the company’s regulatory timeline. The stock move also stood out against the broader biotech group, which was modestly higher. GlobeNewswire Axsome said the FDA granted “Priority Review,” meaning the agency’s goal is
Goldman Sachs stock slips on New Year’s Eve as Fed repo borrowing hits a record

Goldman Sachs stock slips on New Year’s Eve as Fed repo borrowing hits a record

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 14:39 ET — Regular session Goldman Sachs shares slipped on Wednesday as U.S. stocks drifted lower in holiday-thin trading on the final session of 2025. The stock was down 0.3% at $881.64 after swinging between $876.75 and $886.26 earlier in the day. The muted move still matters because year-end trading can exaggerate small flows. Portfolio rebalancing, tax positioning and balance-sheet constraints often make liquidity patchy, especially in big financial names. Traders were also watching short-term funding markets, where banks and dealers typically hunt for cash at quarter- and year-end. Signs of strain can spill into
PayPal stock (PYPL) slips on last trading day of 2025 — what traders watch next

PayPal stock (PYPL) slips on last trading day of 2025 — what traders watch next

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 14:36 ET — Regular session PayPal Holdings (PYPL.O) shares were down 0.5% at $58.83 on Wednesday afternoon, tracking a modest dip in U.S. equities as investors positioned for year-end. The move matters because payments stocks tend to be sensitive to shifts in the economic outlook. Transaction volumes are closely tied to consumer spending, and valuations can swing with interest-rate expectations. Wednesday’s session also came with lighter liquidity ahead of the New Year’s Day holiday, making routine flows look bigger in price action. Reuters U.S. labor-market data provided the main macro headline of the day. Initial
Cisco stock today: CSCO holds near $77 as year-end trading thins — dividend and earnings next

Cisco stock today: CSCO holds near $77 as year-end trading thins — dividend and earnings next

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 14:34 ET — Regular session Cisco Systems (CSCO.O) shares were up about 0.1% at $77.46 on Wednesday afternoon, after trading between $77.05 and $77.81. About 6.0 million shares had changed hands, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 tracking ETFs were down roughly 0.2% to 0.3%. The muted move came on the final trading day of 2025, with liquidity fading ahead of the New Year holiday. “I do not expect the last few days will have so much bearing on next year,” said Giuseppe Sette, co-founder and president of Reflexivity. Reuters Markets also digested minutes from
Walmart stock slips in thin New Year’s Eve session after CEO sale filing

Walmart stock slips in thin New Year’s Eve session after CEO sale filing

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 14:18 ET — Regular session Walmart Inc. (WMT) shares slipped 0.2% to $111.67 in afternoon trading on Wednesday, a subdued New Year’s Eve session for U.S. equities. The stock traded between $111.32 and $112.24 on volume of about 4.2 million shares. The move mattered less for its size than for its timing. With the year closing and many desks lightly staffed, small headlines and routine flows can move prices faster than usual. Walmart is widely watched as a read-through on U.S. household budgets and price sensitivity, given its scale in groceries and general merchandise. U.S.

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ST Engineering stock price drops 2% to S$9.71 as drone-autonomy tie-up grabs attention

ST Engineering stock price drops 2% to S$9.71 as drone-autonomy tie-up grabs attention

7 February 2026
ST Engineering shares fell 1.9% to S$9.71 Friday, outpacing the Singapore market’s 0.8% drop amid a tech-led selloff. The company signed a deal with Shield AI at the Singapore Airshow to integrate autonomy software into its unmanned platforms and unveiled a small drone capable of carrying explosives. About 6.9 million shares traded as investors await full-year results on Feb. 27.
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