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.

Amazon stock slips after $309 million returns settlement; AMZN target raised ahead of earnings

Amazon stock slips after $309 million returns settlement; AMZN target raised ahead of earnings

NEW YORK, Jan 26, 2026, 17:43 EST — After-hours Amazon.com shares slipped 0.3% on Monday and barely moved in after-hours trading. Investors weighed a new legal settlement alongside an upbeat analyst note ahead of the company’s upcoming quarterly report. (Yahoo Finance) The timing is crucial. U.S. markets face a busy week with a Federal Reserve rate decision on deck, plus earnings reports from major tech giants that typically influence risk sentiment. (Investopedia) Amazon’s next few sessions hinge on one key factor: margins. Investors want to see if the retail side can control costs while the company pours money into data
27 January 2026
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Gold price breaks $5,100 as silver spikes near $118 — what’s driving the metal rush

Gold price breaks $5,100 as silver spikes near $118 — what’s driving the metal rush

NEW YORK, Jan 26, 2026, 17:40 EST Gold surged past $5,100 an ounce Monday, with silver hitting another record high as investors flocked to precious metals amid renewed trade concerns. Spot gold reached $5,110.50 before easing back, while spot silver climbed to $117.69, staying above $113 in New York afternoon trading. “Gold prices continue to be supported by elevated geopolitical and economic uncertainty,” said Ryan McIntyre, president of Sprott Inc. (Reuters) The timing of the burst is critical, coming just before this week’s Federal Reserve policy meeting and following renewed tariff threats from President Donald Trump against key allies, which
26 January 2026
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AMD stock slides after-hours despite price-target hikes as Fed week looms

AMD stock slides after-hours despite price-target hikes as Fed week looms

New York, Jan 26, 2026, 17:37 EST — After-hours Advanced Micro Devices shares slipped roughly 3.3% to $251.31 in after-hours trading Monday, after trading between $259.12 and $250.31 during the session. The decline snapped the chipmaker’s stock’s nine-day winning streak. (Barron’s) The pullback comes as investors wrestle with how long the AI-driven spending surge can last before it morphs into a bubble. Bridgewater Associates’ co-chief investment officers warned in a client note Monday that when one company ramps up AI capital expenditure, it can force competitors to do the same. (Reuters) Risk assets face a busy week, as traders eye
26 January 2026
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Natural gas just hit a 3-year high — what’s driving prices and UNG, EQT this week

Natural gas just hit a 3-year high — what’s driving prices and UNG, EQT this week

New York, Jan 26, 2026, 17:19 EST — After-hours U.S. natural gas futures soared once more on Monday, climbing almost 30% to close at $6.80 per million British thermal units (mmBtu). This marked their highest finish since December 2022. The spike came after a winter storm hit energy infrastructure hard, causing producers to halt output. (Reuters) The rally is hitting electricity markets fast, driven by heating demand clashing with tight gas supplies. Pieter Mul, associate partner at PA Consulting’s energy and utilities practice, noted, “Without native supplies of natural gas, the Eastern seaboard relies on a pipeline network that is
26 January 2026
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XRP price jumps back toward $1.90 — what traders are watching into Fed week

XRP price jumps back toward $1.90 — what traders are watching into Fed week

New York, Jan 26, 2026, 17:19 EST — Trading after hours. XRP climbed roughly 3% to $1.8983 on Monday, bouncing back from a weekend dip. It swung between $1.8339 and $1.9426 during the session. The token remains around 21% lower than its Jan. 6 high near $2.42. (Investing.com) The shift comes as traders prepare for a packed week in the U.S., with the Federal Reserve meeting kicking off Tuesday and major earnings reports scheduled later on. Chris Zaccarelli, chief investment officer at Northlight Asset Management, described investors as “cautiously optimistic” ahead of both the earnings season and the Fed’s update.
26 January 2026
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Bitcoin price rebounds near $88,000 as Fed week looms and crypto fund outflows mount

Bitcoin price rebounds near $88,000 as Fed week looms and crypto fund outflows mount

New York, January 26, 2026, 17:09 (EST) — After-hours Bitcoin climbed roughly 2% to $87,989 late Monday, bouncing back from a dip to $86,126 earlier in the session. The cryptocurrency peaked at $88,654 during the day. The shift came after a tense weekend across markets, as investors flocked to gold for safety. Bitcoin slipped briefly to about $86,100 on Sunday but recovered soon after. Gold futures climbed past $5,000 an ounce, underscoring the premium traders are willing to pay for protection. (Investopedia) All eyes are on the Federal Reserve, which is expected to hold rates steady at 3.50%-3.75%. However, the
26 January 2026
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USA Rare Earth stock whipsaws after Trump-backed $1.6 billion plan — what investors watch next

USA Rare Earth stock whipsaws after Trump-backed $1.6 billion plan — what investors watch next

New York, January 26, 2026, 5:17 PM (ET) — After-hours USA Rare Earth shares climbed roughly 8% to $26.72 in late after-hours trading Monday, trimming a sharper gain from earlier in the session. The boost came after the company revealed a government-backed funding plan linked to its rare earth goals. During the day, the stock swung between $25.81 and $39.91, with around 122 million shares changing hands. These developments carry weight as Washington commits significant funds to the rare earth supply chain—a strategy investors view as a blend of industrial policy and national security. Rare earth elements are essential for
26 January 2026
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Gold price breaks $5,100 record as dollar slips; Fed decision in focus

Gold price breaks $5,100 record as dollar slips; Fed decision in focus

New York, January 26, 2026, 17:07 EST — After-hours Gold briefly soared past $5,100 an ounce on Monday, hitting a record high before pulling back. Spot gold climbed 1.42% to $5,053.37 after reaching $5,110.50. The dollar weakened ahead of the Federal Reserve’s expected decision to hold rates steady, as indicated by CME’s FedWatch tool. The dollar index dropped 0.22% to 97.01, and the yen gained ground as the dollar slid 1.05% to 154.09 yen. Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury yield fell to 4.215%. Societe Generale analysts now forecast gold hitting $6,000 by year-end. (Reuters) This shift is significant because bullion now
26 January 2026
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Dow Jones climbs over 300 points; Fed decision and big-tech earnings are next

Dow Jones climbs over 300 points; Fed decision and big-tech earnings are next

New York, January 26, 2026, 17:06 EST — After-hours The Dow Jones Industrial Average, tracking 30 major U.S. firms, climbed 307.91 points, or 0.63%, to 49,406.62 on Monday, preliminary figures show. The S&P 500 gained 0.50%, while the Nasdaq edged up 0.44%. Investors are gearing up for a busy week packed with earnings reports and a Federal Reserve policy announcement. “You’re seeing communications and technology are trading well today in advance of the earnings from a lot of the large companies,” noted Chris Zaccarelli, chief investment officer at Northlight Asset Management. (Reuters) The reason it matters now is straightforward: the
26 January 2026
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CoreWeave jumps on Nvidia’s $2 billion check as AI stocks brace for earnings week

CoreWeave jumps on Nvidia’s $2 billion check as AI stocks brace for earnings week

New York, Jan 26, 2026, 17:23 EST — Trading after hours. CoreWeave (CRWV.O) shares jumped 5.7%, closing at $98.31 on Monday following Nvidia’s announcement of a $2 billion investment in the cloud company. Nvidia (NVDA.O) dipped 0.7% to $186.47 in late trading. Meanwhile, Microsoft (MSFT.O) climbed 0.9%, and Broadcom (AVGO.O) added 1.5%. The deal cast a new light on the infrastructure fueling the AI boom — data centers, power, and the chips inside them. Investors are now pressing a sharper question: when will all this investment translate into earnings, rather than just making headlines. U.S. stocks closed up as investors
26 January 2026
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Micron stock slides on Samsung’s Nvidia HBM4 push — what MU investors watch next

Micron stock slides on Samsung’s Nvidia HBM4 push — what MU investors watch next

New York, January 26, 2026, 16:55 EST — After-hours Shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (MU.O) dropped 2.6% on Monday, closing at $389.09. The slump followed news that Samsung Electronics is edging nearer to providing Nvidia with a new breed of top-tier memory chips. The decline is significant since Micron’s recent gains have hinged on high-bandwidth memory, or HBM — stacked DRAM paired with AI processors to speed up data transfer and reduce power consumption. If a competitor starts securing qualification and production slots for the upcoming HBM cycle, it could shift investor expectations around growth and margins. HBM remains a
26 January 2026
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Silver price jumps, SLV ETF rallies as investors huddle in metals ahead of Fed week

Silver price jumps, SLV ETF rallies as investors huddle in metals ahead of Fed week

New York, Jan 26, 2026, 17:07 EST — After-hours Spot silver surged to a new high Monday, drawing investors seeking safe havens amid market jitters. The metal climbed 4.8% to $107.903 an ounce, after briefly touching an all-time peak of $109.44. Silver-related funds also saw gains. (Reuters) In U.S. trading, the iShares Silver Trust, a leading silver ETF, jumped 5.82% to close at $98.32. Throughout the session, its price fluctuated between $96.54 and $106.69. (Investing.com) The jump is significant because it’s spilling over into wider equity and commodity bets, even as investors pull back from some rally sectors. “The commodities,
26 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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