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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.

Alphabet Class C (GOOG) stock price: Bond borrowing and AI spend set up Tuesday’s trade

Alphabet Class C (GOOG) stock price: Bond borrowing and AI spend set up Tuesday’s trade

Alphabet closed a $31.51 billion multi-currency bond sale on Feb. 13, with some tranches maturing as late as 2126 and few investor protections. GOOG shares ended Friday at $306.02, down 1.1%. U.S. markets reopen Tuesday after the holiday. Investors are watching Alphabet’s rising capital spending and upcoming Fed and economic data for signals on rates and tech valuations.
15 February 2026
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AMD stock price: CEO Lisa Su share sale filing and fresh analyst call shadow the next session

AMD stock price: CEO Lisa Su share sale filing and fresh analyst call shadow the next session

AMD shares rose 0.7% to $207.32 Friday as investors weighed insider sales and a new analyst rating ahead of a long U.S. market break. CEO Lisa Su sold 125,000 shares for about $26.8 million under a preset plan, while EVP Forrest Norrod sold $4.2 million in stock. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index gained 0.66%. U.S. markets reopen Tuesday after Presidents Day.
15 February 2026
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Palantir stock eyes Tuesday test after DISA authorization and Burry valuation warning

Palantir stock eyes Tuesday test after DISA authorization and Burry valuation warning

Palantir shares rose 1.8% to $131.41 Friday after the company said DISA cleared its PFCS Forward service for on-premises and edge use, expanding IL5/IL6 authorizations. About 49 million shares traded in a volatile session. Investors are weighing new defense cloud momentum against renewed valuation concerns. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Presidents Day.
15 February 2026
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Apple stock stumbles into Presidents Day week as FTC warning and Siri AI delays hang over AAPL

Apple stock stumbles into Presidents Day week as FTC warning and Siri AI delays hang over AAPL

Apple shares fell 2.3% to $255.78 Friday, capping a two-day drop of over 7% after an FTC warning letter and renewed delays in AI-powered Siri features. The stock erased its year-to-date gains. U.S. markets close for Presidents Day and reopen Tuesday. Investors await Apple’s Feb. 24 shareholder meeting and key economic data next week.
15 February 2026
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SanDisk stock price steadies near $627 after a wild Friday — what to watch next week

SanDisk stock price steadies near $627 after a wild Friday — what to watch next week

Sandisk shares closed Friday down 0.5% at $626.56 after a volatile session, swinging between $587.10 and $661.15. U.S. markets close Monday for Presidents Day, with trading set to resume Tuesday. Storage stocks, including Western Digital and Seagate, also slipped into the weekend. Investors remain focused on Sandisk’s AI-driven outlook and recent earnings guidance.
15 February 2026
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Microsoft stock (MSFT) steady near $401 as FTC scrutiny clouds outlook into holiday week

Microsoft stock (MSFT) steady near $401 as FTC scrutiny clouds outlook into holiday week

Microsoft shares closed down $0.60 at $401.32 after Bloomberg reported the U.S. FTC has intensified its probe into the company’s AI and cloud practices, sending new demands to rivals. The stock is down 25.9% from its October peak. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Presidents Day. The next major event is Wednesday’s release of Federal Reserve meeting minutes.
15 February 2026
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Medical Properties Trust stock heads into holiday week after MPT sets dividend, earnings ahead

Medical Properties Trust stock heads into holiday week after MPT sets dividend, earnings ahead

Medical Properties Trust shares fell 2.16% to $5.44 Friday, marking a second straight decline after the company declared a $0.09 per share quarterly dividend, payable April 9. The NYSE ticker switched to “MPT” on Feb. 2. The company will report Q4 and full-year 2025 results before the market opens Feb. 19. U.S. markets close Monday for Washington’s Birthday.
15 February 2026
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ASML share price in focus: what to watch Monday after chip-tool peer’s upbeat forecast

ASML share price in focus: what to watch Monday after chip-tool peer’s upbeat forecast

ASML Holding NV shares closed up 0.9% at €1,190.40 in Amsterdam on Friday, with little company news but strong sector focus after Applied Materials’ upbeat forecast. ASML’s U.S. ADRs ended down 0.02% at $1,406.61. Investors are watching for AI-driven demand and possible impacts from U.S. export controls. Applied Materials agreed to pay $252 million to settle U.S. allegations over exports to China.
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Stock Market Today

  • SM Energy Shares Surge 48% in One Month Amid Mixed Valuation Signals
    March 27, 2026, 9:44 PM EDT. SM Energy (SM) shares soared 48.4% over the past month, closing at $32.72, sparking investor interest. The stock's 90-day return stands at 76.8%, with a one-year total shareholder return of 16.4%. Despite momentum, valuation is contested. A fair value estimate suggests the stock is 13.5% overvalued at $28.82 using a 7.02% discount rate. Analysts' price targets range widely from $27.0 to $59.0, reflecting differing views on earnings growth and risk. The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 12x remains below the U.S. oil and gas industry average of 16.6x and peers at 56.2x, indicating potential market caution or risk concerns. Investors face mixed signals with valuation models diverging sharply, urging a careful review of risks such as logistics and shale production challenges before investing.
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