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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.

Abbott stock price rebounds 3% after Friday rally as analysts cut targets; what’s next for ABT

Abbott stock price rebounds 3% after Friday rally as analysts cut targets; what’s next for ABT

Abbott shares closed Friday up 3.03% at $109.30, rebounding after post-earnings losses earlier in the week. Brokerages lowered price targets, citing nutrition segment challenges and a cautious outlook for early 2026. Investors are watching for updates on the Exact Sciences acquisition, expected to close in the second quarter. The S&P 500 and Dow both fell on the day.
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Salesforce stock price at $212: what to watch before Monday’s open

Salesforce stock price at $212: what to watch before Monday’s open

Salesforce shares closed Friday at $212.29, down 0.8%, and slipped another 0.3% after hours. The stock has been volatile following a $5.6 billion U.S. Army contract and sector-wide pressure after weak software earnings. The Dow fell 0.36% as investors reacted to Donald Trump nominating Kevin Warsh for Fed chair and a hotter producer-price report. About 11.1 million Salesforce shares traded Friday.
1 February 2026
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Reliance Industries share price slides in Sunday budget trade — what to know before MondayReliance IndustriesReliance Industries share price slides in Sunday budget trade — what to know before Monday

Reliance Industries share price slides in Sunday budget trade — what to know before MondayReliance IndustriesReliance Industries share price slides in Sunday budget trade — what to know before Monday

Reliance Industries fell 3.5% to 1,347 rupees during Sunday’s special budget session in Mumbai. The Nifty 50 dropped 1.96% after India’s budget proposed higher transaction taxes on derivatives. The new budget also offers a tax holiday for foreign-run data centers through 2047. Markets await Monday’s reopen and the RBI policy decision on Feb. 6.
1 February 2026
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Citigroup stock set for a Monday test as Trump’s Fed chair pick and dividend date collide

Citigroup stock set for a Monday test as Trump’s Fed chair pick and dividend date collide

Citigroup shares closed up 0.4% at $115.71 Friday ahead of going ex-dividend on Feb. 2. Bank stocks shifted focus to interest-rate policy after Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve. Investors are watching for U.S. payrolls data and the Senate’s response to Warsh’s nomination, which faces delays. Citi’s $0.60 dividend is payable Feb. 27 to holders as of Feb. 2.
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Shell Plc share price faces a key week after OPEC+ holds output, earnings due Feb. 5

Shell Plc share price faces a key week after OPEC+ holds output, earnings due Feb. 5

Shell shares closed Friday at 2,794 pence, down 0.13%, ahead of its fourth-quarter earnings release on Feb. 5. The company repurchased over 1.3 million shares Friday for cancellation as part of a $3.5 billion buyback program. Analysts expect adjusted earnings of $3.51 billion, with a loss in the Chemicals & Products segment. OPEC+ kept output steady for March, while Brent crude ended near $70 a barrel.
1 February 2026
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Intel stock price slips to $46 as Fed jitters rise — what to watch for INTC this week

Intel stock price slips to $46 as Fed jitters rise — what to watch for INTC this week

Intel shares fell 4.4% to $46.47 Friday as U.S. markets declined and investors reacted to Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve chair. The Vanguard Group disclosed an 8.11% stake in Intel. The company faces supply shortages and flagged weak Q1 revenue last week. Investors await AMD and Qualcomm earnings next week and the January jobs report on Feb. 6.
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Stock Market Today

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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