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.

XRP price today steady near $1.91 as Ripple’s Saudi bank tie-up and fresh ETF filing grab attention

XRP price today steady near $1.91 as Ripple’s Saudi bank tie-up and fresh ETF filing grab attention

Ripple signed a memorandum of understanding with Riyad Bank’s Jeel division to pilot blockchain payments and tokenization in Saudi Arabia. XRP traded near $1.91 late Tuesday, up 0.7% in 24 hours. A new filing showed the 21Shares XRP ETF held 98.12 million XRP as of September 30. Traders are watching for Wednesday’s Federal Reserve rate decision.
27 January 2026
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Texas Instruments Stock Pops After Hours on Upbeat Q1 Forecast — What TXN Is Signaling Now

Texas Instruments Stock Pops After Hours on Upbeat Q1 Forecast — What TXN Is Signaling Now

Texas Instruments shares jumped about 5% in after-hours trading Tuesday after the company forecast first-quarter revenue of $4.32 billion to $4.68 billion, above Wall Street’s $4.42 billion estimate. Fourth-quarter revenue reached $4.42 billion, slightly below expectations, with net income at $1.16 billion. The stock has gained over 13% this year. Investors await the Federal Reserve’s policy statement Wednesday.
27 January 2026
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AI stock price: C3.ai slips at the close as Fed decision and Big Tech earnings loom

AI stock price: C3.ai slips at the close as Fed decision and Big Tech earnings loom

C3.ai shares fell 2.4% to $12.62 Tuesday, then edged to $12.65 after hours as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s Jan. 28 policy decision and major tech earnings. Trading volume reached 4 million, below the 50-day average. Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon are set to report results and boost AI spending by about 30%. C3.ai will release its next earnings on March 4.
27 January 2026
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Dow Jones tumbles as UnitedHealth rout drags blue chips while Fed looms

Dow Jones tumbles as UnitedHealth rout drags blue chips while Fed looms

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 408.99 points to 49,003.41, led by a nearly 20% plunge in UnitedHealth after the Trump administration proposed a smaller-than-expected Medicare Advantage rate hike. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% to a record high, while the Nasdaq gained 0.9%. General Motors advanced after strong earnings and a $6 billion buyback. Investors await the Federal Reserve’s rate decision Wednesday.
27 January 2026
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Gold price today: Record near $5,200 as tariffs, Fed meeting and shutdown risk keep safe-haven bid alive

Gold price today: Record near $5,200 as tariffs, Fed meeting and shutdown risk keep safe-haven bid alive

Gold surged over 3% after hours Tuesday, breaking a new record above $5,187 an ounce as traders brace for the Fed meeting and a looming U.S. funding deadline. CME reported record metals derivatives volume, and major banks raised gold price targets, with Deutsche Bank projecting $6,000 by 2026. February gold futures settled at $5,082.60. Silver and other metals also saw sharp swings.
27 January 2026
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Bitcoin Price Today: BTC holds near $89,000 as ETF flows turn, Fed decision looms

Bitcoin Price Today: BTC holds near $89,000 as ETF flows turn, Fed decision looms

Bitcoin rose 1.2% to about $88,988 in Wednesday trading, holding below $90,000 as traders awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate decision. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs posted a modest net inflow Monday after five days of outflows, according to Farside Investors. Ether gained 3% to $3,013. Markets remained cautious ahead of Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s statement later Wednesday.
27 January 2026
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Texas Instruments earnings shake up TXN stock as forecast tops estimates despite Q4 profit dip

Texas Instruments earnings shake up TXN stock as forecast tops estimates despite Q4 profit dip

Texas Instruments forecast first-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates, sending shares up nearly 5% after hours. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 10% to $4.42 billion, but net income slipped to $1.16 billion due to a per-share charge. Analog sales jumped 14%. The company’s stock has gained over 13% in 2026 after a drop last year.
27 January 2026
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Broadcom stock price climbs 2.4% as tech rally rolls on; Fed, Big Tech earnings now in the crosshairs

Broadcom stock price climbs 2.4% as tech rally rolls on; Fed, Big Tech earnings now in the crosshairs

Broadcom shares rose 2.44% to $332.79 Tuesday, trading over 23 million shares and recovering nearly 4% since Friday’s close. Microsoft announced its Maia 200 AI chip, set for rollout in Iowa and Arizona data centers this week. Wall Street closed higher, with the S&P 500 at a record and megacaps leading gains. Broadcom previously warned that lower-margin custom AI chips could pressure profits despite a $73 billion backlog.
27 January 2026
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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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