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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.

CoreWeave stock price slips as Nvidia lease-guarantee plan puts AI data-center debt in focus

CoreWeave stock price slips as Nvidia lease-guarantee plan puts AI data-center debt in focus

CoreWeave shares slipped 0.8% to $97.29 Thursday ahead of earnings due after the close. Investors are focused on data-center financing tied to Nvidia and Meta, with Bloomberg reporting an $8.5 billion loan backed by Meta contracts. Analysts expect a quarterly loss and revenue of $1.53 billion. The Nasdaq fell 1.3% and Nvidia dropped over 5% in afternoon trading.
26 February 2026
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MercadoLibre stock drifts after earnings hit; MELI traders focus on margins and credit costs

MercadoLibre stock drifts after earnings hit; MELI traders focus on margins and credit costs

MercadoLibre shares fell 0.7% to about $1,755 in Thursday afternoon trading after a sharp drop following a fourth-quarter profit miss. Net revenue rose 45% to $8.8 billion, but operating margin slipped to 10.1% as spending on shipping and credit expansion increased. Net income reached $559 million. Investors remain focused on margin stability and credit risk.
26 February 2026
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Vertiv (VRT) stock price dips from record as AI valuation worries bite again

Vertiv (VRT) stock price dips from record as AI valuation worries bite again

Vertiv shares dropped 2.9% to $254.56 in afternoon trading Thursday, following a record high of $264.86 the previous day. The decline came as the Nasdaq fell 1.3% amid concerns over tech valuations. Vertiv launched a “digital twin” platform and announced a collaboration with Hut 8 on data center projects. The company’s stock remains up about 40% over the past month.
26 February 2026
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Heating oil price today: ULSD holds near $2.54 as Iran talks and tight distillate stocks collide

Heating oil price today: ULSD holds near $2.54 as Iran talks and tight distillate stocks collide

NYMEX heating oil futures rose 0.4% to $2.5413 a gallon Thursday, with trading volume near 63,900 contracts. U.S. distillate stocks increased by 0.3 million barrels last week but remain about 5% below the five-year average, according to the EIA. New York Harbor spot prices closed at $2.58, down 1.9% on the day. Traders await the March 1 OPEC+ meeting and the next EIA inventory report on March 4.
26 February 2026
Oil prices jump as U.S.-Iran nuclear talks whip Brent and WTI

Oil prices jump as U.S.-Iran nuclear talks whip Brent and WTI

Brent crude rose $1.17 to $72.02 a barrel and U.S. WTI gained 87 cents to $66.29 Thursday as traders reacted to stalled U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva. U.S. crude inventories jumped by 16 million barrels last week, but the market largely ignored the build. OPEC+ is weighing a possible 137,000 bpd output increase for April. China may trim crude imports from April after recent price gains.
26 February 2026
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Mortgage rates today drop below 6% — why housing stocks still can’t catch a break

Mortgage rates today drop below 6% — why housing stocks still can’t catch a break

Freddie Mac reported the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 5.98% this week, the first drop below 6% since 2022. Housing stocks slumped Wednesday, with Lennar down 4.9%, PulteGroup off 4.5%, and D.R. Horton losing 4%. The Nasdaq fell 1.5% Thursday as Nvidia shares declined. Mortgage News Daily’s daily index showed the 30-year rate steady at 6.00%.
26 February 2026
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Brent oil price jumps past $72 as U.S.-Iran nuclear talks jolt crude traders

Brent oil price jumps past $72 as U.S.-Iran nuclear talks jolt crude traders

Brent crude rose 1.7% to $70.85 a barrel after early losses, as traders watched U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva for signs of escalation or a deal. U.S. crude inventories jumped by 16 million barrels, but prices held firm on geopolitical risk. OPEC+ will meet March 1 to consider an April output increase. Saudi Arabia is preparing to boost exports if Middle East supplies are disrupted.
26 February 2026
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Gold price today: Spot gold holds near $5,170 as U.S.-Iran talks keep traders cautious

Gold price today: Spot gold holds near $5,170 as U.S.-Iran talks keep traders cautious

Spot gold edged up 0.1% to $5,168.80 an ounce by 1:03 p.m. EST Thursday, trading between $5,130.30 and $5,206.40 as markets awaited U.S.-Iran nuclear talks. April gold futures on COMEX fell 0.7% to $5,190.8. Spot silver dropped 2.4% to $87.25, platinum slipped 1.5%, and palladium lost 2.1%. U.S. initial jobless claims rose by 4,000 to 212,000 for the week ended Feb. 21.
26 February 2026
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Nvidia stock slides after blowout forecast as Wall Street keeps asking: where’s the cash?

Nvidia stock slides after blowout forecast as Wall Street keeps asking: where’s the cash?

Nvidia shares dropped 4% to $187.60 Thursday despite record quarterly revenue of $68.1 billion and a strong outlook. The decline dragged chip stocks and the Nasdaq lower as investors questioned valuations and cash returns. By late morning, the Nasdaq was down 1.5% and the S&P 500 fell 0.87%. Nvidia said it returned $41.1 billion to shareholders in fiscal 2026.
26 February 2026
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Applied Materials stock slides after fresh high as Nvidia cools the AI trade

Applied Materials stock slides after fresh high as Nvidia cools the AI trade

Applied Materials shares fell 5.45% to $373.43 by midday Thursday after hitting a record high the previous session. Director Judy Bruner sold nearly $1.5 million in stock on Feb. 23. The drop followed weakness in chip and AI-related stocks after Nvidia declined. Applied recently agreed to pay $252.5 million to settle a U.S. export-controls inquiry tied to China shipments.
26 February 2026
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Nu Holdings stock slides after Nubank earnings as costs and credit risk take center stage

Nu Holdings stock slides after Nubank earnings as costs and credit risk take center stage

Nu Holdings shares fell 8% to $15.31 in New York after posting record Q4 revenue and profit. The company reported net income of $895 million and revenue of $4.9 billion, but analysts flagged higher costs and a tax-rate increase. Credit losses and expense trends drew scrutiny despite 131 million customers and a 33% return on equity. Shares dropped further in post-market trading.
26 February 2026
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Oracle stock (ORCL) slips in midday trade as Oppenheimer turns bullish; March earnings loom

Oracle stock (ORCL) slips in midday trade as Oppenheimer turns bullish; March earnings loom

Oracle shares fell 0.6% to $147.05 midday Thursday after fluctuating between $145.15 and $152.38. Oppenheimer upgraded the stock to “Outperform” with a $185 target, citing a valuation reset and projected earnings growth. Oracle extended its Formula One partnership, highlighting AI and cloud technology. Investors await fiscal Q3 earnings, expected in mid-March, amid scrutiny of Oracle’s $45–$50 billion 2026 funding plan.
26 February 2026
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  • AECOM (ACM) Shares Decline Sparks Undervaluation Debate Amid Infrastructure Focus
    April 25, 2026, 4:04 PM EDT. AECOM's stock has fallen 7.2% last week and 16.6% year to date, reflecting investor concerns over growth prospects and risk in large-scale infrastructure contracts. Despite the decline, a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis valued AECOM's shares at $115.73, 30.6% above the current $80 price, indicating undervaluation. AECOM's Price-to-Earnings ratio (17.28) is significantly lower than industry and peer averages of 44.19 and 41.38, suggesting the market prices in higher risk or lower growth. The stock scored a perfect 6 out of 6 on Simply Wall St's valuation, highlighting potential value amid reassessment of future cash flows and balance sheet resilience.

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Home Depot’s $4.3 Million Markdown Case Puts Retail Controls Back in Focus

Home Depot’s $4.3 Million Markdown Case Puts Retail Controls Back in Focus

25 April 2026
A former Home Depot manager in Miami-Dade County, Mauricio Jimenez, was released on bond after being charged with grand theft and organized fraud in a markdown scheme that allegedly cost the retailer $4.3 million. Authorities say Jimenez approved unauthorized discounts on over 4,500 orders from December 2023 to April 2026. Investigators found no evidence of kickbacks. Home Depot declined to comment.
Costco Wholesale’s Tariff Refund Fight Just Got Harder as Shoppers Seek Payback

Costco Wholesale’s Tariff Refund Fight Just Got Harder as Shoppers Seek Payback

25 April 2026
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