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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.

Sandisk stock jumps as Western Digital unloads shares — what traders are watching next

Sandisk stock jumps as Western Digital unloads shares — what traders are watching next

Sandisk shares rose 3.3% to $641.87 Friday after Western Digital raised $3.17 billion by selling part of its Sandisk stake at $545 per share. The sale, tied to debt reduction, increased trading volatility and shifted focus to whether Western Digital will offload its remaining 1.7 million shares. Sandisk does not receive proceeds from the offering. Western Digital shares also gained 3.3%.
20 February 2026
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Uber stock: Tuesday test looms after Uber Eats targets $1 billion boost in Europe

Uber stock: Tuesday test looms after Uber Eats targets $1 billion boost in Europe

Uber shares closed down 1.7% at $69.99 Friday after the company announced plans to expand Uber Eats into seven new European countries in 2026, targeting $1 billion in gross bookings over three years. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Presidents Day, with investors awaiting Tuesday’s session for reaction and more detail on costs and regulatory approvals.
16 February 2026
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Palo Alto Networks stock (PANW) faces an 8% earnings swing — what to watch when Wall Street reopens

Palo Alto Networks stock (PANW) faces an 8% earnings swing — what to watch when Wall Street reopens

Palo Alto Networks closed at $166.95 Friday, up 2.5%, with options markets pricing an 8.3% move around Tuesday’s earnings. The company completed its CyberArk acquisition Feb. 11 and plans a secondary listing in Tel Aviv. Analysts expect quarterly earnings of about 49 cents per share. China-related scrutiny and integration issues remain in focus.
16 February 2026
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Mastercard stock in focus: UK banks plot Visa-Mastercard alternative as Wall Street reopens Tuesday

Mastercard stock in focus: UK banks plot Visa-Mastercard alternative as Wall Street reopens Tuesday

Mastercard closed down 1.7% at $518.36 on Friday ahead of a U.S. holiday break. UK bank chiefs meet Thursday to discuss a national payments alternative, with Mastercard saying it welcomes competition. Barclays UK CEO Vim Maru will chair the meeting, and the Bank of England is advising. Mastercard executives are set for investor conferences in early March.
16 February 2026
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Lam Research stock in focus after Applied Materials sparks chip-tool rally; what to watch next

Lam Research stock in focus after Applied Materials sparks chip-tool rally; what to watch next

Lam Research closed up 1.8% at $235.53 on Friday, with U.S. markets shut Monday for Presidents Day. Chip-equipment stocks tracked AI spending sentiment after Applied Materials surged 11% on strong AI-driven guidance. Traders await Fed minutes, inflation data, and Nvidia’s results for signals on the AI supply chain. Lam shares resume trading Tuesday.
16 February 2026
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Caterpillar stock price near 52-week high as Wall Street shuts; what to watch when CAT trades again

Caterpillar stock price near 52-week high as Wall Street shuts; what to watch when CAT trades again

Caterpillar shares closed at $774.20 Friday, up 2.1%, near a 52-week high. U.S. stock markets are shut Monday for Presidents Day, with trading set to resume Tuesday. CFO Andrew Bonfield is scheduled to speak at a Barclays conference Wednesday, the same day the Fed releases meeting minutes. Group president Jason Kaiser sold 1,690 shares last week at $776.70 each under a preset plan.
16 February 2026
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Lumentum stock: Insider sale near $600 hits tape as Wall Street heads into Presidents Day break

Lumentum stock: Insider sale near $600 hits tape as Wall Street heads into Presidents Day break

Lumentum director Penny Herscher sold 4,000 shares for about $2.39 million, according to an SEC filing. The stock closed down 3.6% at $562.74 on Friday after hitting $603.83 Thursday. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Presidents Day, with trading set to resume Tuesday. Another executive, Vincent Retort, also disclosed a large sale under a pre-arranged plan.
16 February 2026
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  • Hong Kong IPO Market Tops HK$140 Billion with Focus on Gold Trading
    April 26, 2026, 1:50 AM EDT. Hong Kong's initial public offering (IPO) market has raised over HK$140 billion (US$17.87 billion) as of April, keeping its position as the world's top IPO hub, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said. The average daily turnover on the Hong Kong stock exchange rose to more than HK$280 billion since March. Despite external market volatility, the city's financing platform attracts high-quality companies aiming for global expansion. However, experts warn the United States might overtake Hong Kong by year-end due to large IPOs like OpenAI and SpaceX. Meanwhile, Chan noted a global trend toward diversified asset allocation, prompted by geopolitical tensions and fast-changing technology, which supports Hong Kong's renewed efforts in developing gold trading as a new avenue for risk diversification.

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26 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 26, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 26, 2026, 1:55 AM EDT Hong Kong IPO Market Tops HK$140 Billion with Focus on Gold Trading April 26, 2026, 1:50 AM EDT. Hong Kong's initial public offering (IPO) market has raised over **HK$140 billion** (US$17.87 billion) as of April, keeping its position as the world's top IPO hub, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said. The average daily turnover on the Hong Kong stock exchange rose to more than **HK$280 billion** since March. Despite external market volatility, the city's financing platform attracts high-quality companies aiming for global expansion. However, experts
Lockheed Martin Gets Golden Dome Opening as Profit Worries Bite

Lockheed Martin Gets Golden Dome Opening as Profit Worries Bite

26 April 2026
Lockheed Martin was named among firms awarded up to $3.2 billion for President Trump’s Golden Dome space-based missile interceptor plan, Space Systems Command said. The company reported weaker first-quarter results, with $18 billion in sales and negative free cash flow. Space Force aims to show initial interceptor capability in 2028. Golden Dome’s total cost is projected at $185 billion.
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