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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.

Merck stock price hits a 52-week high on Deutsche Bank upgrade as MRK heads into holiday week

Merck stock price hits a 52-week high on Deutsche Bank upgrade as MRK heads into holiday week

Merck shares rose 1.8% to $121.41 Friday after Deutsche Bank upgraded the stock and raised its price target to $150. The stock hit a 52-week high of $123.33 before markets closed for the Presidents Day holiday. Merck plans to present new bladder and kidney cancer data at the ASCO GU meeting later this month. Chief marketing officer Chirfi Guindo sold 10,000 shares earlier in the week, according to a regulatory filing.
15 February 2026
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Charles Schwab stock slips despite $27.8 billion January inflows as investors brace for Fed minutes

Charles Schwab stock slips despite $27.8 billion January inflows as investors brace for Fed minutes

Schwab shares fell 1.4% to $93.72 Friday, underperforming a flat S&P 500, after reporting $27.8 billion in January core net new assets and a $20.4 billion drop in sweep cash to $433.3 billion. The firm’s stock traded ex-dividend after raising its payout to 32 cents. Markets close Monday for Washington’s Birthday; Fed minutes and economic data are due next week.
15 February 2026
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C.H. Robinson stock steadies after AI scare — insiders step in as traders brace for Tuesday

C.H. Robinson stock steadies after AI scare — insiders step in as traders brace for Tuesday

C.H. Robinson shares closed up 4.9% at $176.01 Friday, rebounding after a 15% plunge sparked by AI disruption fears tied to Algorhythm Holdings’ SemiCab platform. Executives disclosed open-market share purchases following Thursday’s drop. The company’s annual 10-K warned of “accelerated adoption of automation and AI” in freight.
15 February 2026
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Analog Devices stock closes near a 52-week high after Barclays upgrade, with earnings next week

Analog Devices stock closes near a 52-week high after Barclays upgrade, with earnings next week

Analog Devices shares closed up 1.73% at $337.10 Friday, near a 52-week high, after Barclays raised its rating to “Overweight” and set a $375 target. ADI will report fiscal first-quarter results Feb. 18, with U.S. markets closed Monday for Presidents Day. Broadcom fell 1.81%, while Texas Instruments and KLA gained. The PHLX Semiconductor Index rose 0.66% Friday after a sharp drop Thursday.
15 February 2026
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McDonald’s stock: MCD pulls back from $335 high as Argus upgrades; traders watch new McCafé drinks

McDonald’s stock: MCD pulls back from $335 high as Argus upgrades; traders watch new McCafé drinks

McDonald’s shares fell 1.36% to $327.58 Friday, retracing part of Thursday’s 2.74% gain. Argus upgraded the stock to Buy with a $380 target, citing value menus and digital growth, while Jefferies raised its target to $375. McDonald’s is testing new McCafé drinks and plans a Shamrock Shake return Feb. 17. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Washington’s Birthday; trading resumes Tuesday.
15 February 2026
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AT&T stock price slips into Presidents Day break as Fed minutes loom

AT&T stock price slips into Presidents Day break as Fed minutes loom

AT&T shares closed down 0.4% at $28.69 Friday, trimming gains from earlier in the week as traders positioned ahead of the Presidents Day holiday. Verizon fell 0.9% while T-Mobile rose 2.3%. Cooler January inflation data pushed Treasury yields lower, reviving rate-cut bets. AT&T recently completed a $5.75 billion deal for Lumen’s fiber business, adding over 1 million fiber subscribers.
14 February 2026
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Expedia stock drops on cautious 2026 margins — what to watch when EXPE trading resumes

Expedia stock drops on cautious 2026 margins — what to watch when EXPE trading resumes

Expedia shares fell 6.6% to $212.67 Friday after the company issued a softer full-year margin outlook despite raising its dividend and forecasting higher 2026 bookings and revenue. Fourth-quarter gross bookings rose 11% to $27 billion and revenue hit $3.55 billion. Several analysts cut price targets following the results. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Presidents Day.
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  • Crude Oil Prices Surge, US Stocks Slide, Treasury Yields Diverge Amid Recession Concerns
    March 27, 2026, 11:20 PM EDT. Crude oil prices jumped to multi-year highs amid U.S.-Iran tensions, hitting $101.24 per barrel. Simultaneously, U.S. stocks slumped, with the Nasdaq entering correction territory. However, U.S. Treasury yields broke from their usual pattern, pulling back to 3.90% despite rising energy costs. This decoupling suggests investors are shifting focus from short-term inflation fears to seeking safe-haven assets amid growing worries about a long-term economic recession. Elevated yields attracted bargain hunters, questioning if the Federal Reserve will continue rate hikes despite the energy crisis. Market analysts indicate this unusual divergence signals a potential inflection point, as concerns mount over growth pressures against rising fiscal debt and persistent geopolitical risks impacting energy prices.
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