Today: 7 February 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.

Intel stock price jumps nearly 9% as INTC rebounds with chip shares ahead of Fed decision

Intel stock price jumps nearly 9% as INTC rebounds with chip shares ahead of Fed decision

Intel shares jumped 9% to nearly $48 in early New York trading Wednesday, leading gains among chip stocks after upbeat demand forecasts from SK Hynix and ASML tied to AI growth. Intel CFO David Zinsner bought 5,882 shares at $42.50 each, according to an SEC filing. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose 2.3%. Investors await the Federal Reserve’s policy announcement later today.
28 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: Dow hovers near 49,000 as Fed decision and mega-cap earnings loom

Dow Jones today: Dow hovers near 49,000 as Fed decision and mega-cap earnings loom

The Dow Jones hovered near 49,000 Wednesday morning, dipping 3.56 points to 48,999.85 as UnitedHealth’s sharp fall continued to weigh on the index. The S&P 500 briefly topped 7,000, boosted by chip stocks after upbeat results from ASML and SK Hynix. The Federal Reserve’s policy decision is due at 2 p.m. EST. Meta, Microsoft, Tesla, and IBM report earnings after the bell.
28 January 2026
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Google stock price today: Alphabet Class C inches up as regulators circle and a $135 million Android settlement lands

Google stock price today: Alphabet Class C inches up as regulators circle and a $135 million Android settlement lands

Alphabet’s Class C shares rose 0.4% to $336.36 Wednesday after Google agreed to pay $135 million to settle a lawsuit over Android data use. UK and EU regulators announced new actions targeting Google’s Search and AI practices. Investors are watching for Alphabet’s Feb. 4 earnings after recent volatility in Big Tech. The S&P 500 neared 7,000 as chip stocks led early gains.
28 January 2026
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Silver price near $113 as Fed decision looms; SLV edges up in New York trade

Silver price near $113 as Fed decision looms; SLV edges up in New York trade

Spot silver rose 0.7% to $112.90 an ounce in early U.S. trading Wednesday, holding near Monday’s record high of $117.69. The iShares Silver Trust ETF gained 0.7% to $102.31. Traders are cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision and Chair Jerome Powell’s briefing set for Wednesday. CME Group reported record metals trading volumes on Jan. 26 amid tariff concerns and safe-haven demand.
28 January 2026
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Meta stock price barely moves near $673 as earnings and AI spend take center stage

Meta stock price barely moves near $673 as earnings and AI spend take center stage

Meta shares slipped 0.03% to $672.75 in early Wednesday trading ahead of quarterly results due after the bell. Options markets signal a possible 6% move post-earnings as investors focus on 2026 spending. Meta signed a supply deal with Corning worth up to $6 billion. The EU has designated WhatsApp’s channels feature as a “very large platform,” triggering new regulatory requirements.
28 January 2026
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Amazon stock climbs as 16,000 job cuts sharpen focus ahead of AWS earnings

Amazon stock climbs as 16,000 job cuts sharpen focus ahead of AWS earnings

Amazon shares rose 1% to $247.10 after the company said it will cut about 16,000 corporate jobs, nearly 10% of its white-collar workforce. The move is part of a broader plan to reduce 30,000 positions since October. Amazon also plans to close its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores, converting some to Whole Foods locations. UPS will cut up to 30,000 jobs and reduce Amazon deliveries in 2026.
28 January 2026
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Broadcom stock price today: AVGO edges up as chip rally lifts S&P 500 above 7,000 ahead of Fed

Broadcom stock price today: AVGO edges up as chip rally lifts S&P 500 above 7,000 ahead of Fed

Broadcom shares edged up 0.1% to $333.23 in early Wednesday trading as chip stocks rose ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision and major tech earnings. The S&P 500 opened above 7,000, while Texas Instruments jumped 7% after forecasting strong AI-driven demand. Investors are watching for signs that AI spending is boosting profits. The Fed’s policy announcement is due at 2 p.m. EST.
28 January 2026
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Microsoft stock edges up as earnings near, with Azure growth and AI costs under the microscope

Microsoft stock edges up as earnings near, with Azure growth and AI costs under the microscope

Microsoft shares rose 0.4% to $482.31 early Wednesday ahead of its earnings report, with options traders pricing in a 5% move either way. Analysts expect $3.91 per share on $80.3 billion revenue, as Azure growth slows and AI spending tops $500 billion this year. The S&P 500 opened higher, while investors await the Fed’s rate decision this afternoon.
28 January 2026
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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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