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.

CoreWeave stock jumps on Nvidia’s $2 billion deal as Wall Street braces for a make-or-break week for AI stocks

CoreWeave stock jumps on Nvidia’s $2 billion deal as Wall Street braces for a make-or-break week for AI stocks

CoreWeave shares rose 8% Monday after Nvidia announced a $2 billion investment, nearly doubling its stake. Nvidia priced the deal at $87.20 per share for about 23 million shares. Microsoft launched its Maia 200 AI chip the same day, aiming to challenge Nvidia’s dominance in AI data centers. Nvidia shares dipped 0.4%, while Microsoft gained 1.6%.
26 January 2026
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XRP price jumps near $1.92 after Ripple’s Saudi bank tie-up, Fed decision in focus

XRP price jumps near $1.92 after Ripple’s Saudi bank tie-up, Fed decision in focus

XRP jumped nearly 5% to around $1.92 Monday after Ripple and Riyad Bank’s Jeel unit agreed to test blockchain payment rails. The move followed a sharp weekend drop and came as traders watched for the Federal Reserve’s rate decision set for Wednesday. Bitcoin and ether also posted gains. The SEC’s ban on XRP sales to institutional investors remains in effect after last year’s settlement.
26 January 2026
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Bitcoin price steadies near $88,000 as Strategy adds 2,932 BTC and Fed week looms

Bitcoin price steadies near $88,000 as Strategy adds 2,932 BTC and Fed week looms

Bitcoin rose 1% to $88,152 in New York Monday, rebounding from earlier lows amid volatile trading. Strategy Inc disclosed a $264 million bitcoin purchase, raising holdings to 712,647 coins. U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs saw $1.33 billion in outflows last week. The SEC dropped its case against Gemini’s crypto lending program after investors recovered assets.
26 January 2026
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ISRG stock edges up after Intuitive Surgical wins FDA clearance for da Vinci 5 heart procedures

ISRG stock edges up after Intuitive Surgical wins FDA clearance for da Vinci 5 heart procedures

Intuitive Surgical shares rose about 1% after the FDA cleared its da Vinci 5 robot for select cardiac procedures. The company plans a limited U.S. rollout through 2026. The clearance follows last week’s warning of slower global procedure growth, with forecasts now at 13% to 15% for 2026. Investors are weighing the new approval against concerns over hospital budgets and rising competition.
26 January 2026
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Gold price today: Gold hits $5,110 record as tariff threats and Fed drama jolt markets

Gold price today: Gold hits $5,110 record as tariff threats and Fed drama jolt markets

Gold soared above $5,100 an ounce Monday, hitting a new record as investors reacted to global tensions and tariff threats from President Trump. Spot silver also reached an all-time high at $113.61. Gold-backed funds and mining stocks rallied sharply. The dollar index slid to a four-year low, while traders awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy decision.
26 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: Apple, Cisco lift the index as Fed decision and Big Tech earnings loom

Dow Jones today: Apple, Cisco lift the index as Fed decision and Big Tech earnings loom

The Dow Jones rose 0.6% to 49,403 Monday afternoon, led by Apple and Cisco, while UnitedHealth and 3M lagged. Gold and silver hit new records as the dollar weakened. The Federal Reserve begins a two-day meeting Tuesday, with rates expected to hold steady. Investors await earnings from major tech firms and the Fed’s decision Wednesday.
26 January 2026
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Booz Allen stock drops nearly 10% after U.S. Treasury cancels all contracts in data-leak fallout

Booz Allen stock drops nearly 10% after U.S. Treasury cancels all contracts in data-leak fallout

Booz Allen Hamilton shares fell nearly 10% after the U.S. Treasury canceled all contracts with the firm, citing failures in protecting taxpayer data linked to the IRS leak by former contractor Charles Littlejohn. Treasury said 31 contracts worth $4.8 million annually were cut. Other federal contractors also saw share declines. Booz Allen relies on government work for 98% of its revenue.
26 January 2026
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Morgan Stanley stock price rises as traders brace for Fed decision and policy risk

Morgan Stanley stock price rises as traders brace for Fed decision and policy risk

Morgan Stanley shares rose 1.5% to $181.61 in early afternoon trading Monday, outpacing major U.S. banking peers. Investors are awaiting Wednesday’s Federal Reserve policy decision and monitoring political moves in Washington, including a lawsuit against JPMorgan and proposed credit card rate caps. The Fed is expected to keep rates steady amid scrutiny of Chair Jerome Powell.
26 January 2026
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Silver price today: XAG/USD jumps near $115 as tariff risks and a soft dollar fuel the run

Silver price today: XAG/USD jumps near $115 as tariff risks and a soft dollar fuel the run

Spot silver surged 11.45% to $114.76 an ounce by early afternoon in New York, after trading as high as $117.73. Investors moved into precious metals amid tariff threats and currency volatility, pushing silver-linked stocks and ETFs sharply higher. The gold/silver ratio dropped to 46.36. Analysts warned of possible profit-taking as the market awaits Wednesday’s Federal Reserve decision.
26 January 2026
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Johnson & Johnson stock is nudging higher — here’s what traders are watching this week

Johnson & Johnson stock is nudging higher — here’s what traders are watching this week

Johnson & Johnson shares rose 0.4% to $221.01 Monday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s Jan. 28 decision and major tech earnings. The company projected 2026 adjusted earnings per share of $11.43–$11.63 and sales up to $101 billion. A court-appointed special master recommended allowing expert testimony that J&J’s talc caused ovarian cancer, raising the risk of federal trials. J&J denies the allegations.
26 January 2026
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Thermo Fisher Scientific stock rises toward $631 as TMO heads into Jan. 29 earnings

Thermo Fisher Scientific stock rises toward $631 as TMO heads into Jan. 29 earnings

Thermo Fisher shares rose 0.8% to $631.24 by midday Monday in New York, rebounding from an early dip ahead of Thursday’s earnings report and 2026 outlook. Options markets point to an expected 4% swing after results. Analysts forecast Q4 earnings of $6.43 per share, up from $6.10 a year ago. The company will hold its earnings call at 8:30 a.m. ET on Jan. 29.
26 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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