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.

AppLovin stock rises as Needham turns bullish on e-commerce ads — what investors watch next

AppLovin stock rises as Needham turns bullish on e-commerce ads — what investors watch next

AppLovin shares rose about 2.3% to $548 Tuesday morning after Needham upgraded the stock to “buy” with a $700 target. Traders are watching if the company’s e-commerce ad push can drive further gains ahead of its Feb. 11 earnings report. Short interest stands at 6.3% of float. The stock remains down 18% for the year.
27 January 2026
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CoreWeave stock jumps again as Nvidia doubles down with $2 billion buy — what’s next for CRWV

CoreWeave stock jumps again as Nvidia doubles down with $2 billion buy — what’s next for CRWV

CoreWeave shares jumped 7% to $105.21 Tuesday after Nvidia disclosed a $2 billion equity investment via a private placement of 22.9 million shares at $87.20 each. Nvidia’s stock rose 1.4%. Analysts upgraded both companies, citing the deal’s potential to speed up CoreWeave’s AI data-center buildout. Critics warn of risks tied to vendor-backed financing if AI demand slows.
27 January 2026
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Netflix stock dips as UK antitrust pressure mounts on Warner bid and Senate hearing nears

Netflix stock dips as UK antitrust pressure mounts on Warner bid and Senate hearing nears

Netflix shares fell 1.2% to $84.70 by late morning Tuesday after UK lawmakers urged the Competition and Markets Authority to fully review its proposed Warner Bros Discovery deal. Over a dozen British politicians warned the merger could harm competition, according to a letter seen by Reuters. U.S. Senator Mike Lee scheduled a Feb. 3 hearing on the deal’s antitrust risks. Warner Bros Discovery shares were flat; Paramount Skydance dropped 3.2%.
27 January 2026
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GOOG stock price rises as EU opens Google data-sharing proceedings ahead of Alphabet earnings

GOOG stock price rises as EU opens Google data-sharing proceedings ahead of Alphabet earnings

Alphabet’s Class C shares rose about 1% to $336.97 Tuesday after the European Commission opened proceedings under the Digital Markets Act to push Google on data-sharing and interoperability. Google also agreed to a $68 million settlement in a U.S. class action over Google Assistant recordings. Alphabet’s Q4 earnings are set for Feb. 4, with analysts expecting revenue above $100 billion.
27 January 2026
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USA Rare Earth stock whipsaws as $1.6 billion CHIPS-backed plan meets dilution worry

USA Rare Earth stock whipsaws as $1.6 billion CHIPS-backed plan meets dilution worry

USA Rare Earth shares fell 4.9% to $25.42 Tuesday, reversing a Monday rally after news of a $1.6 billion non-binding U.S. government funding letter and a $1.5 billion private share sale. The company’s PIPE is priced at $21.50 and closes Jan. 28. The government package includes a $1.3 billion loan and $277 million in proposed awards. Investors weighed dilution risks and deal terms.
27 January 2026
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Sandisk stock price climbs as Bernstein’s Mark Newman sticks with $580 target; new 2x SNDK ETF debuts

Sandisk stock price climbs as Bernstein’s Mark Newman sticks with $580 target; new 2x SNDK ETF debuts

Sandisk shares rose about 2% to $480.01 in early trading Tuesday after Bernstein reaffirmed its Outperform rating and ahead of the company’s Jan. 29 earnings report. Tradr ETFs launched a new single-stock leveraged ETF tied to Sandisk on Cboe. The company, spun off from Western Digital last year, will release fiscal Q2 results Thursday after markets close.
27 January 2026
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UnitedHealth stock tumbles nearly 20% as Medicare Advantage rate proposal rattles UNH investors

UnitedHealth stock tumbles nearly 20% as Medicare Advantage rate proposal rattles UNH investors

UnitedHealth shares fell 18.4% to $286.96 Tuesday after a U.S. proposal signaled Medicare Advantage payments would rise just 0.09% in 2027. The company warned of its first revenue drop since 1989 despite maintaining its 2026 profit outlook. CVS Health and Humana also posted sharp declines. CMS will accept comments on the proposed rates through Feb. 25.
27 January 2026
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Oracle stock drops even as tech rises after Saudi healthcare cloud deal

Oracle stock drops even as tech rises after Saudi healthcare cloud deal

Oracle shares fell about 3% to $176.35 in morning trading Tuesday, lagging behind gains in Microsoft, Amazon, and the broader tech sector. The drop followed news that Saudi healthcare group Alrajhi Medicine will implement Oracle Health and Fusion Cloud apps. Traders are focused on Oracle’s March earnings for signs of cloud demand and spending plans.
27 January 2026
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Natural gas price drops after winter-storm spike as contract roll hits; UNG and EQT slip

Natural gas price drops after winter-storm spike as contract roll hits; UNG and EQT slip

U.S. natural gas futures dropped over 5% Tuesday as the March Henry Hub contract fell 20.9 cents to $3.689/mmBtu after rolling forward. The United States Natural Gas Fund slid 3.8%, EQT lost 2.6%, and Antero Resources dropped 3.6%. Monday’s expiring contract had surged nearly 30% to $6.80/mmBtu amid storm-driven production losses. Traders await Thursday’s U.S. storage report for withdrawal data.
27 January 2026
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Bitcoin price today: BTC slips to $87,700 as Fed decision, ETF flows stay in focus

Bitcoin price today: BTC slips to $87,700 as Fed decision, ETF flows stay in focus

Bitcoin fell 1% to $87,701 Tuesday, staying below $90,000 as traders awaited U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks set for Wednesday. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw a $6.8 million net inflow Monday, led by BlackRock’s IBIT. Gold topped $5,000 an ounce amid safe-haven demand. The Fed’s policy rate stands at 3.5%–3.75%.
27 January 2026
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Silver price rebounds near $110 after record spike; what traders watch next

Silver price rebounds near $110 after record spike; what traders watch next

Spot silver rose 5.7% to $109.80 an ounce by 9:41 a.m. EST Tuesday, after hitting a record $117.69 on Monday. Citi raised its short-term target to $150, while Bank of America warned of sharp pullbacks. Most recent demand came from China, with Shanghai prices trading over $14 above London. Volatility persisted as U.S. funding talks and Fed policy meetings loomed.
27 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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