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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.

Tesla stock slides as oil spikes and Europe sales data lands; Cybertruck pricing in focus

Tesla stock slides as oil spikes and Europe sales data lands; Cybertruck pricing in focus

Tesla shares fell 2.6% to $391.92 in early Monday trading as Middle East tensions drove oil prices higher and investors shifted away from growth stocks. February data showed Tesla registrations rose sharply in France, Spain, and Norway but declined in other European markets. The company raised the listed price of its dual-motor Cybertruck to $69,990.
2 March 2026
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Robinhood stock: HOOD heads into Monday with CFO in the spotlight after a sharp Friday drop

Robinhood stock: HOOD heads into Monday with CFO in the spotlight after a sharp Friday drop

Robinhood shares fell 4.5% to $75.85 at Friday’s close, reversing recent gains, and dropped another 0.5% after hours. The stock is down about 16% since early February. Investors await CFO Shiv Verma’s conference appearance Monday for updates on strategy. Weekend U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran pushed oil prices higher and spurred haven demand ahead of the new trading week.
1 March 2026
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Home Depot stock ends Friday higher — here’s what could move HD shares next week

Home Depot stock ends Friday higher — here’s what could move HD shares next week

Home Depot shares closed up 1.5% at $380.72 Friday, while Lowe’s ended nearly flat at $264.57 after a volatile week for housing-related stocks. Existing U.S. home sales hit a two-year low in January, with mortgage rates at 6.09%. The S&P 500 fell 0.43% and the Dow dropped 1.05%. Home Depot reported Q4 sales of $38.2 billion, down 3.8%, and raised its dividend to $2.33 a share.
1 March 2026
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Synopsys stock (SNPS) set for Monday test after Morgan Stanley downgrade, Converge event in focus

Synopsys stock (SNPS) set for Monday test after Morgan Stanley downgrade, Converge event in focus

Morgan Stanley downgraded Synopsys to Equal-Weight and cut its price target to $480, sending shares down 2.8% to $414 on Friday. The stock has fallen about 8% over two sessions and now trades 36% below its July high. Synopsys reported Q1 revenue of $2.409 billion, with Ansys contributing $886 million. The company will address investors at its March 11 Converge event.
1 March 2026
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WBD stock heads into Monday with a 9% gap to Paramount’s $31 offer — here’s what traders watch

WBD stock heads into Monday with a 9% gap to Paramount’s $31 offer — here’s what traders watch

Warner Bros. Discovery shares closed at $28.17 Friday, 9% below Paramount’s $31-per-share cash offer. California’s attorney general opened an investigation into the deal. Paramount expects to close in the third quarter of 2026, with a ticking fee if delayed past September 30. Shareholder vote is set for early spring.
1 March 2026
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Duolingo stock price sinks on downgrades after DUOL pivots to user growth

Duolingo stock price sinks on downgrades after DUOL pivots to user growth

Duolingo shares fell 14% Friday after the company warned of weaker 2026 bookings and announced a shift toward user growth over near-term profit. Morgan Stanley and Citi downgraded the stock, citing reduced visibility and margin pressure. Duolingo forecast 2026 bookings of $1.27–$1.30 billion, below Wall Street estimates. The stock closed at $101 after touching $91.99 during the session.
1 March 2026
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SoFi stock ends week on a sharp drop — what traders are watching next

SoFi stock ends week on a sharp drop — what traders are watching next

SoFi Technologies shares fell 7.0% to $17.76 Friday on heavy volume, with about 115.3 million shares traded. The drop followed a broad selloff in financial and tech stocks as investors reacted to inflation concerns and geopolitical tensions. No company-specific news drove SoFi’s decline. Attention turns to U.S. jobs data on March 6 and the Fed’s policy meeting March 17-18.
1 March 2026
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Cisco stock in focus: CSCO heads into a March conference run after Friday rise

Cisco stock in focus: CSCO heads into a March conference run after Friday rise

Cisco shares rose 1.7% to $79.46 Friday, bucking a broader market decline led by tech and financial stocks. Management will meet investors at Mobile World Congress March 3-4 and the Morgan Stanley TMT conference March 5. Traders are watching for updates on AI networking demand and margin pressures after Cisco’s recent earnings showed lower-than-expected gross margins.
1 March 2026
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Merck stock heads into Monday with Keytruda, Welireg cancer data and FDA review dates on deck

Merck stock heads into Monday with Keytruda, Welireg cancer data and FDA review dates on deck

Merck shares rose 3.8% to $123.82 Friday, trading on heavy volume. The company reported Phase 3 trial results showing Keytruda-based combinations improved survival in ovarian and kidney cancers. The FDA set June 19 and Oct. 4, 2026, target dates for reviews of Keytruda and Welireg combinations in kidney cancer. Keytruda accounted for nearly half of Merck’s 2025 revenue, with major patents expiring in 2028.
1 March 2026
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Chevron stock (CVX) to watch Monday after Israel orders shutdown of Chevron-run Leviathan gas field

Chevron stock (CVX) to watch Monday after Israel orders shutdown of Chevron-run Leviathan gas field

Israel ordered a temporary shutdown of parts of its gas reservoirs, including Chevron’s Leviathan field, after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran. Chevron shares closed Friday up 1.41% at $186.76 and rose in after-hours trading. Oil and gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz halted after a warning from Iran, with hundreds of ships anchored in the Gulf.
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Stock Market Today

  • Breakwave Tanker Shipping ETF Surges 600% Amid U.S.-Iran War Disruptions
    April 25, 2026, 9:02 AM EDT. The Breakwave Tanker Shipping ETF (BWET) has risen over 600% this year, significantly outperforming crude oil's approximately 60% gain amid the U.S.-Iran conflict. This ETF tracks crude oil tanker freight rates, which have soared due to disruptions in key maritime routes like the Strait of Hormuz. Experts note investors are now betting on higher shipping costs and energy infrastructure instead of just oil prices. BWET's growth signals a shift in focus toward the logistics of energy transport, with freight futures reacting sharply to geopolitical risks. The ETF, launched in May 2023 with a $30 million portfolio, highlights a broader market move to profit from energy volatility related to global trade disruptions.

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25 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 25, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 25, 2026, 9:11 AM EDT Breakwave Tanker Shipping ETF Surges 600% Amid U.S.-Iran War Disruptions April 25, 2026, 9:02 AM EDT. The Breakwave Tanker Shipping ETF (BWET) has risen over **600%** this year, significantly outperforming crude oil's approximately **60%** gain amid the U.S.-Iran conflict. This ETF tracks **crude oil tanker freight rates**, which have soared due to disruptions in key maritime routes like the Strait of Hormuz. Experts note investors are now betting on higher **shipping costs** and **energy infrastructure** instead of just oil prices. BWET's growth signals a shift
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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