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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.

KLA stock in focus: KLAC heads into holiday week after $400 million India R&D pact

KLA stock in focus: KLAC heads into holiday week after $400 million India R&D pact

KLA Corp shares rose 0.92% to $1,464.13 Friday after announcing a deal with Tamil Nadu to build a major R&D campus in Chennai. The company plans to invest up to $400 million over 10 years, with the site expected to create up to 4,000 skilled jobs. The project will focus on AI-driven semiconductor technologies and process control tools, according to company and state officials.
14 February 2026
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GE Aerospace stock price: repair robots, engine shortages and Airbus supply pressure in focus

GE Aerospace stock price: repair robots, engine shortages and Airbus supply pressure in focus

GE Aerospace shares rose 0.8% to $315.41 Friday as the company expanded automation and Lean methods to boost jet-engine repair output. GE has begun using robots for precision repairs at its Singapore hub to clear backlogs. Safran, GE’s CFM partner, forecast higher 2026 profits on civil engine demand. Airbus continues to press CFM for increased LEAP engine deliveries amid ongoing supply chain strains.
14 February 2026
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Vertex stock jumps nearly 6% on Oppenheimer upgrade as traders size up new drug pipeline

Vertex stock jumps nearly 6% on Oppenheimer upgrade as traders size up new drug pipeline

Vertex shares jumped 5.7% to $491.47 Friday after Oppenheimer upgraded the stock, citing growth plans beyond cystic fibrosis. The company set 2026 revenue guidance at up to $13.1 billion, with at least $500 million expected from new products. Vertex highlighted gene-editing, pain, and kidney therapies in its outlook. U.S. markets close Monday for Presidents Day.
14 February 2026
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Snowflake stock (SNOW) jumps 5% into long weekend as AI nerves and earnings near

Snowflake stock (SNOW) jumps 5% into long weekend as AI nerves and earnings near

Snowflake shares jumped 5.4% to $182.29 Friday after a previous drop, with trading volume at 8.33 million shares. The move followed lower Treasury yields and U.S. inflation data that fueled bets on Fed rate cuts. Snowflake recently announced a $200 million OpenAI partnership and a deal with U.S. Figure Skating. The company reports earnings after market close on Feb. 25.
14 February 2026
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Morgan Stanley stock rebounds after Thursday slide as CPI cools; Fed minutes, Basel rules loom

Morgan Stanley stock rebounds after Thursday slide as CPI cools; Fed minutes, Basel rules loom

Morgan Stanley shares closed up 1.8% at $171.15 Friday, rebounding after a 4.9% drop Thursday. U.S. inflation data came in cooler than expected, easing rate concerns and lifting stocks. Investors remain cautious ahead of Fed minutes Feb. 18 and possible new big-bank capital rules. Morgan Stanley declared dividends on several preferred stock series.
14 February 2026
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Boeing stock: BA shares rise Friday — what investors watch next after FAA and defense headlines

Boeing stock: BA shares rise Friday — what investors watch next after FAA and defense headlines

Boeing shares rose 1.5% to $242.96 Friday as the FAA proposed new inspections for older 737s after cracks were found in fuselage skin. The U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing a sole-source contract for GBU-57 bunker-buster bombs worth over $100 million. India approved a $40 billion military upgrade including Boeing P-8I aircraft. Boeing cited a 60% drop in Spirit AeroSystems defects since tightening inspections.
14 February 2026
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Chevron stock price closes higher as Venezuela sanctions ease; traders eye OPEC+ and Tuesday’s reopen

Chevron stock price closes higher as Venezuela sanctions ease; traders eye OPEC+ and Tuesday’s reopen

Chevron shares closed up 0.73% at $183.74 on Friday after U.S. authorities eased sanctions on Venezuela’s energy sector. The move allows companies like Chevron to keep operating and pursue new investment talks. Oil prices ended slightly higher, with Brent at $67.75 a barrel. OPEC+ producers are set to meet March 1 to discuss possible output increases.
14 February 2026
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Bank of America stock price steadies near $52 after choppy week — what to watch next

Bank of America stock price steadies near $52 after choppy week — what to watch next

Bank of America shares closed Friday nearly flat at $52.55 after a 2.5% drop Thursday, with 31.4 million shares traded. CEO Brian Moynihan’s 2025 pay rose over 17% to $41 million. A federal judge allowed a Jeffrey Epstein-related class action to proceed, with trial set for May 11. U.S. markets are closed Monday for a holiday; Fed minutes and inflation data are due next week.
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Stock Market Today

  • 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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