Today: 28 March 2026
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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.

IREN stock price slides 6% as bitcoin dips again — what traders watch next

IREN stock price slides 6% as bitcoin dips again — what traders watch next

IREN shares dropped 6.1% to $40.06 in Thursday afternoon trading, outpacing declines in other crypto miners as bitcoin fell 2.7% to $65,559. HC Wainwright cut IREN’s earnings forecasts but kept a “Buy” rating. Investors pulled back from risk assets ahead of Friday’s U.S. CPI report. Treasury yields slipped as traders adjusted Fed rate-cut bets.
12 February 2026
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KLA (KLAC) stock slips as chip-tool shares cool — traders eye late-session catalysts

KLA (KLAC) stock slips as chip-tool shares cool — traders eye late-session catalysts

KLA Corp shares fell 1.1% to $1,463.28 Thursday afternoon, trading between $1,434.46 and $1,501.58 as chip-equipment stocks tracked a broader tech decline. Applied Materials dropped 2.7%, ASML lost 1.6%, and Lam Research slipped 0.6%. Investors awaited Applied Materials’ earnings and Friday’s U.S. inflation data. Trading volume for KLA reached about 597,000 shares by mid-afternoon.
12 February 2026
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UnitedHealth (UNH) stock price rises as markets slide — Medicare Advantage deadlines and Humana warning in focus

UnitedHealth (UNH) stock price rises as markets slide — Medicare Advantage deadlines and Humana warning in focus

UnitedHealth shares climbed nearly 2% to $284.37 Thursday, bucking a broad market selloff as investors focused on Medicare Advantage policy signals. Humana warned of a 2026 profit hit from lower Medicare Advantage “star” ratings, missing analyst expectations. All major U.S. indexes fell over 1%. Key Medicare rate decisions are due Feb. 25 and April 6.
12 February 2026
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Gilead (GILD) stock slips as Yeztugo outlook keeps traders on edge

Gilead (GILD) stock slips as Yeztugo outlook keeps traders on edge

Gilead Sciences shares fell 1.8% to $152.94 Thursday, giving back gains after its 2026 outlook and Yeztugo sales forecast missed some analyst expectations. The company projected $800 million in 2026 Yeztugo sales, below consensus. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 5% to $7.9 billion. Several brokerages raised price targets despite policy and pricing concerns.
12 February 2026
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Mastercard stock slips as fee fight resurfaces and CPI looms

Mastercard stock slips as fee fight resurfaces and CPI looms

Mastercard shares fell 1.2% to $530.99 Thursday as payment stocks declined ahead of Friday’s U.S. CPI report. Large merchants, including Walmart, urged a federal judge to hold oral arguments before ruling on a proposed Visa-Mastercard interchange settlement. Truist Financial launched its first open-banking integration with Mastercard. Mastercard also filed its 2025 annual report and announced a new SME program in Egypt.
12 February 2026
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Uber stock slips as robotaxi service expands in Abu Dhabi and new AI grocery tool rolls out

Uber stock slips as robotaxi service expands in Abu Dhabi and new AI grocery tool rolls out

Uber shares fell 0.7% to $70.50 Thursday, with nearly 20 million shares traded. Uber and WeRide launched a commercial robotaxi service in downtown Abu Dhabi, reaching about 70% of the city center. Uber also introduced a beta “Cart Assistant” for grocery orders and announced a dealership ride partnership with Mazda. Investors remain cautious as tech stocks slide and Lyft shares dropped 13% Wednesday.
12 February 2026
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Texas Instruments (TXN) stock slips after early jump as chip sector weakens ahead of CPI

Texas Instruments (TXN) stock slips after early jump as chip sector weakens ahead of CPI

Texas Instruments shares fell 1.4% to $223.34 Thursday afternoon, tracking a broader tech selloff that sent the Nasdaq-100 down 1.6%. The drop follows a 2.6% gain Wednesday. Investors await Friday’s U.S. inflation report and Texas Instruments’ Feb. 24 capital management webcast. The company recently agreed to buy Silicon Labs for $7.5 billion in cash.
12 February 2026
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S&P Global stock price rebounds today — what SPGI investors are watching next

S&P Global stock price rebounds today — what SPGI investors are watching next

S&P Global shares rose 1.7% to $397.23 Thursday, rebounding after a two-day slide triggered by softer 2026 profit guidance and AI disruption concerns. The stock had dropped 2.6% Wednesday on heavy volume. S&P Global reported Q4 revenue of $3.916 billion, up 9%, and guided 2026 adjusted EPS below medium-term targets. Traders remain cautious as the company faces questions on growth and margins.
12 February 2026
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Bloom Energy stock price drops 9% as Wall Street questions AI payback ahead of CPI

Bloom Energy stock price drops 9% as Wall Street questions AI payback ahead of CPI

Bloom Energy shares fell 9.2% to $141.21 by 2:05 p.m. ET Thursday, reversing early gains as tech stocks slid ahead of Friday’s U.S. CPI report. Trading topped 10 million shares, with the stock swinging between $160.20 and $136.60. Other fuel-cell makers also declined. Investors weighed Bloom’s $6 billion backlog and 2026 revenue forecast against uncertainty over AI spending and Fed rate expectations.
12 February 2026
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Unity Software stock tumbles again as weak outlook keeps sellers in control

Unity Software stock tumbles again as weak outlook keeps sellers in control

Unity Software shares fell nearly 10% to $19.28 Thursday, deepening a two-day rout after a weak first-quarter revenue forecast and analyst warnings over AI threats to its business. The stock has dropped about 35% this week. Unity reported Q4 revenue of $503 million and said it will launch a new AI beta in March. Analysts slashed price targets but kept positive ratings.
12 February 2026
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Adobe stock price slips again as AI and rate jitters hit software — what’s next for ADBE

Adobe stock price slips again as AI and rate jitters hit software — what’s next for ADBE

Adobe shares fell 1.4% to $253.66 in Thursday afternoon trading, tracking a 2.7% drop in the S&P 500 software and services index. Investors cited concerns over AI disruption and shifting U.S. rate expectations ahead of Friday’s inflation data. The stock is down nearly 45% from its February 2025 high. Adobe’s next earnings call is set for March 12.
12 February 2026
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Verizon stock price hits fresh 52-week high near $50 as telecoms rally

Verizon stock price hits fresh 52-week high near $50 as telecoms rally

Verizon shares rose 1.6% to $49.78 Thursday, briefly touching $50.24, their highest in over a year, as telecom stocks outperformed a falling S&P 500. About 32 million Verizon shares traded by early afternoon. The move follows a January earnings forecast of at least $21.5 billion in annual free cash flow and a $25 billion share buyback plan. Investors await Verizon’s next update on Feb. 24.
12 February 2026
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Astera Labs stock slides again after Amazon warrant disclosure, margin outlook keeps traders wary

Astera Labs stock slides again after Amazon warrant disclosure, margin outlook keeps traders wary

Astera Labs shares fell 8.8% to $131.00 in Thursday afternoon trading after the company forecast lower gross margins and higher spending. SEC filings revealed a warrant agreement with Amazon tied to up to $6.5 billion in purchases. CFO Michael Tate will retire in March, with Desmond Lynch set to replace him. Fourth-quarter revenue jumped 92% to $270.6 million.
12 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Greencoat UK Wind Offers 10.3% Yield Amid FTSE 250 Market Pressure
    March 28, 2026, 4:15 AM EDT. Greencoat UK Wind, a FTSE 250 renewable energy trust, offers a 10.3% dividend yield, catching investor attention despite sector headwinds. Shares are down over 30% in three years, trading at a roughly 25% discount to net asset value. Challenges include higher interest rates, a shift from RPI to CPI inflation adjustments on subsidies, and persistently low UK wind speeds affecting output. However, robust cash flow-£290.6 million projected for 2025 against £227 million in dividends-suggests dividends remain covered. The geopolitical risk from the Iran conflict is pushing energy prices higher, potentially boosting future earnings. Political risks loom with a possible Reform UK government less supportive of renewables. Investors face a delicate balance between strong yields and uncertainties around future wind conditions and policy shifts.
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