Today: 30 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.

Broadcom stock slides as AI jitters hit chipmakers; AVGO eyes March 4 earnings

Broadcom stock slides as AI jitters hit chipmakers; AVGO eyes March 4 earnings

Broadcom shares fell 2.3% to $312.87 Wednesday, tracking declines in chip stocks after AMD’s weak sales forecast reignited doubts about AI hardware demand. The drop followed a 3.3% slide Tuesday, despite Broadcom unveiling new enterprise Wi-Fi 8 products. Software and IT services stocks also slid globally after Anthropic’s AI agent launch. Broadcom will report fiscal Q1 results on March 4.
4 February 2026
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Silver price snaps back toward $90 after crash; traders brace for more swings

Silver price snaps back toward $90 after crash; traders brace for more swings

Spot silver surged nearly 6% to about $90 an ounce Wednesday, recovering from last week’s record drop triggered by CME margin hikes and the Fed chair nomination. Spot gold rose 2% to $5,047 an ounce. Volatility in silver remains high, with realized volatility hitting 186% on Friday. Markets now await ECB and BoE decisions, while U.S. data releases face disruptions.
4 February 2026
Dow Jones today: Dow edges higher as Lilly, Super Micro cushion Wall Street after AI software rout

Dow Jones today: Dow edges higher as Lilly, Super Micro cushion Wall Street after AI software rout

The Dow rose 0.4% at Wednesday’s open, led by gains in Eli Lilly and Super Micro Computer after strong earnings. The Nasdaq slipped 0.27% as investors remained wary of software stocks amid AI disruption fears. ADP reported U.S. private payrolls rose by just 22,000 in January, missing forecasts. President Trump signed a bill ending the partial government shutdown, but funding for Homeland Security runs out February 13.
4 February 2026
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Bitcoin price slips toward $74,000 as ETF flows whipsaw and Warsh Fed pick keeps traders wary

Bitcoin price slips toward $74,000 as ETF flows whipsaw and Warsh Fed pick keeps traders wary

Bitcoin fell nearly 4% Wednesday, trading near $74,389 after dipping as low as $72,971. Ether dropped about 4% to $2,169. Crypto-linked stocks, including Coinbase and Marathon Digital, also declined. Uncertainty grew after President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Fed, while weak U.S. jobs data and volatile ETF flows added to market pressure.
4 February 2026
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Natural gas price snaps back after Monday’s 30-year plunge as “draw for the ages” nears

Natural gas price snaps back after Monday’s 30-year plunge as “draw for the ages” nears

NYMEX Henry Hub natural gas futures climbed 3.6% to $3.43 per mmBtu Wednesday, rebounding after Monday’s 25.7% plunge, the steepest since 1995. Traders await Thursday’s EIA storage report, with analysts expecting a record 366 bcf withdrawal for the week ended Jan. 30. U.S. gas stocks and funds were mixed in early trading. Weather forecasts and storage data continue to drive volatile price swings.
4 February 2026
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Gold price today rebounds above $5,000 as bullion extends comeback after historic rout

Gold price today rebounds above $5,000 as bullion extends comeback after historic rout

Spot gold jumped 2% to $5,038.99 an ounce Wednesday, rebounding after a sharp 4.8% plunge earlier in the week. U.S. gold futures for April rose 2.6% to $5,061.90. Precious-metals ETFs attracted $4.39 billion in January, while gold miner ETFs saw their biggest inflows since at least 2009. Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite Index gained 0.5%, lifted by mining stocks as gold prices recovered.
4 February 2026
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Nvidia Stock Slides in Early Trade as OpenAI Chip Doubts and AI Selloff Bite

Nvidia Stock Slides in Early Trade as OpenAI Chip Doubts and AI Selloff Bite

Nvidia shares fell 2.8% to $180.34 early Wednesday, extending losses after OpenAI was reported to be dissatisfied with some Nvidia chips and exploring alternatives. The drop followed a broader tech selloff sparked by Anthropic’s new AI tools and AMD’s weaker outlook. Nvidia is reportedly nearing a $20 billion investment in OpenAI’s funding round. CEO Jensen Huang called fears of AI replacing software “illogical.”
4 February 2026
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Micron stock price slips 4% in early trade as chip rally cools — what’s next for MU

Micron stock price slips 4% in early trade as chip rally cools — what’s next for MU

Micron shares fell 4.2% to $419.44 in early Nasdaq trading Wednesday, tracking a broader tech selloff after AMD issued a cautious outlook. TrendForce forecasts DRAM contract prices will jump up to 95% in Q1, citing AI-driven demand. Analysts report Micron can meet only about two-thirds of customer orders amid a memory chip shortage. Investors await Micron’s Feb. 11 conference for updates on supply and pricing.
4 February 2026
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SanDisk stock price jumps again as “memory shortage” bets keep SNDK in play

SanDisk stock price jumps again as “memory shortage” bets keep SNDK in play

Sandisk shares rose 4.5% to $695.51 in early trading Wednesday, with volume near 808,000. The company extended its flash supply deal with Kioxia through 2034 and raised its revenue forecast, prompting several brokerages to lift price targets. Sandisk posted Q2 revenue of $3.025 billion and expects Q3 revenue up to $4.8 billion. Next earnings are scheduled for May 7, 2026.
4 February 2026
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SoFi stock slides as JPMorgan upgrade meets fresh price-target cuts

SoFi stock slides as JPMorgan upgrade meets fresh price-target cuts

SoFi Technologies shares fell 1.4% to $21.76 Tuesday after a volatile session with trading volume topping 92 million. JPMorgan upgraded the stock to Overweight, but UBS and Deutsche Bank trimmed their price targets. Traders await Wednesday’s delayed labor data and Fed minutes for rate signals. Other fintech stocks, including Upstart and LendingClub, also declined.
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Eaton stock whipsaws after earnings as 2026 outlook comes in light — what to know before Wednesday’s open

Eaton stock whipsaws after earnings as 2026 outlook comes in light — what to know before Wednesday’s open

Eaton shares closed up 0.9% at $362.53 after a volatile session, then slipped 0.3% in late trading. The company forecast 2026 adjusted profit below Wall Street’s midpoint, projecting $13.00–$13.50 per share. Quarterly revenue reached $7.06 billion, just under estimates. Eaton cited margin pressures and reaffirmed plans to spin off its vehicle and eMobility unit.
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Stock Market Today

  • Oracle's 60% Stock Drop Sparks Debate Over AI Bubble Burst
    March 30, 2026, 11:23 AM EDT. Oracle shares have plunged 60% from last year's peak amid the AI sector selloff in cloud computing. The tech giant, once a top AI rally beneficiary, is now viewed by investors with growing skepticism due to heavy investments in cloud and AI infrastructure. Plans to raise $50 billion for capacity expansion have heightened concerns about capital intensity and return timelines. Rising bond yields and cautious risk appetite have pressured growth stocks like Oracle, prompting questions over whether its decline signals an AI bubble popping or a market overreaction. Despite negative sentiment, recent earnings suggest resilience, making Oracle's stock a potentially attractive entry amid current market doubts.
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