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’s brutal Friday drop and Nvidia’s China trip: what to watch in semiconductor stocks next week

Intel’s brutal Friday drop and Nvidia’s China trip: what to watch in semiconductor stocks next week

Intel shares plunged 17% to $45.07 Friday after a weak outlook, erasing over $35 billion in value and dragging chip stocks lower. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was in China as authorities weigh approval of its H200 AI chip. The iShares Semiconductor ETF fell 1.1%. Traders watch for further selling and await big tech earnings next week.
25 January 2026
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Silver price breaks $100 again — what traders watch before markets reopen

Silver price breaks $100 again — what traders watch before markets reopen

Spot silver surged 5.1% to $101 an ounce Friday, extending a rally fueled by strong demand and tight supply. The iShares Silver Trust closed at $92.91, up 6.6%. Comex inventories stood at 418 million ounces after recent drawdowns. Analysts warn of possible sharp reversals as the Federal Reserve meeting approaches.
25 January 2026
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XRP price slides on weekend trade as Fed week and SEC shift come into focus

XRP price slides on weekend trade as Fed week and SEC shift come into focus

XRP fell nearly 4% to around $1.84 over the weekend, outpacing declines in bitcoin and ether ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting. U.S. markets remained closed, leaving crypto trading uneven. The SEC dropped its case against Gemini’s lending program Friday, but regulatory uncertainty continues to weigh on XRP. The Fed’s next statement is set for Wednesday afternoon.
25 January 2026
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Dow Jones falls again before Fed week as tariff talk flares and earnings pile up

Dow Jones falls again before Fed week as tariff talk flares and earnings pile up

The Dow fell 0.6% Friday to 49,098.71, down 0.5% for the week, as Goldman Sachs and Caterpillar led declines. Tech stocks rose, but Intel dropped sharply after a revenue warning. The Federal Reserve meets Jan. 27-28, with rates expected to hold steady. Trade tensions and a looming government funding fight add to market uncertainty.
25 January 2026
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Bitcoin price today: BTC slips to $87,800 as ETF outflows and Fed week loom

Bitcoin price today: BTC slips to $87,800 as ETF outflows and Fed week loom

Bitcoin fell 1.6% to $87,792 on Sunday as U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs posted $103.57 million in outflows Jan. 23, marking five straight days of redemptions totaling $1.72 billion. Ether dropped 2.6% to $2,999. The Federal Reserve’s policy decision Wednesday and delayed U.S. economic data are in focus. The SEC dropped its case against Gemini’s crypto lending program after investors were repaid.
25 January 2026
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Gold price nears $5,000: what to watch before Powell and the Fed decision

Gold price nears $5,000: what to watch before Powell and the Fed decision

Spot gold closed at $4,964.81 an ounce Friday after hitting a record $4,988.17, while silver surged past $100 for the first time. February U.S. gold futures settled up 1.4% at $4,979.70. The rally lifted Canada’s benchmark index to a record high, with Barrick Mining shares up 3.1%. Markets await the Fed’s rate decision and Jerome Powell’s remarks on Wednesday.
25 January 2026
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Intel stock plunges 17% on weak outlook, setting up a tense week for Wall Street

Intel stock plunges 17% on weak outlook, setting up a tense week for Wall Street

Intel shares plunged 17% Friday to close near $45.07 after the company warned of supply issues and issued a weak first-quarter forecast. The S&P 500 ended mostly flat, while the Dow fell 0.58% and the Nasdaq rose 0.28%; all three indexes finished the week lower. Investors are watching for the Federal Reserve’s January 28 decision and a wave of tech earnings next week.
25 January 2026
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American Express stock slides into earnings week as Fed decision looms — what to watch next

American Express stock slides into earnings week as Fed decision looms — what to watch next

American Express shares fell 1.7% to $361.69 Friday ahead of its Jan. 30 earnings release. The Federal Reserve will announce its policy decision Wednesday, a major event for financial stocks. Visa was flat, while Mastercard slipped 1.6%. Investors are watching for signs of changing consumer spending and credit trends.
25 January 2026
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GE Aerospace stock price: GE shares head into Monday after earnings drop, analysts reset targets

GE Aerospace stock price: GE shares head into Monday after earnings drop, analysts reset targets

GE Aerospace shares fell 0.4% to $293.87 Friday, capping a 9.6% slide over five sessions despite several banks raising price targets. The company reported Q4 orders up 74% to $27 billion and adjusted earnings of $1.57 per share, with a backlog near $190 billion. Supply shortages continue to limit new engine deliveries and drive up maintenance demand. Investors await Boeing and RTX earnings on Tuesday.
25 January 2026
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Chevron stock (CVX) set for Monday focus after Venezuela talks; Tengiz outage lingers

Chevron stock (CVX) set for Monday focus after Venezuela talks; Tengiz outage lingers

Chevron shares closed at $166.72, up 0.04%, after reports the U.S. is discussing a plan with Chevron to boost Venezuela’s crude output. Oil prices surged Friday, with Brent closing at $65.88 and WTI at $61.07, amid Middle East tensions. Chevron’s Kazakhstan operations remain halted after a fire, with crude output sharply reduced. Neither Chevron nor the White House commented on the Venezuela talks.
25 January 2026
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Coca-Cola (KO) stock price ends higher — the two dates investors are circling

Coca-Cola (KO) stock price ends higher — the two dates investors are circling

Coca-Cola shares closed up 1.4% at $72.88 on Friday, outpacing PepsiCo and nearing a 52-week high. Trading volume reached about 18.3 million shares as consumer staples drew interest amid a volatile week. The Dow fell 0.58%, while the S&P 500 was flat. Investors await the Fed’s Jan. 27-28 meeting and Coca-Cola’s earnings on Feb. 10.
25 January 2026
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ST Engineering stock price drops 2% to S$9.71 as drone-autonomy tie-up grabs attention

ST Engineering stock price drops 2% to S$9.71 as drone-autonomy tie-up grabs attention

7 February 2026
ST Engineering shares fell 1.9% to S$9.71 Friday, outpacing the Singapore market’s 0.8% drop amid a tech-led selloff. The company signed a deal with Shield AI at the Singapore Airshow to integrate autonomy software into its unmanned platforms and unveiled a small drone capable of carrying explosives. About 6.9 million shares traded as investors await full-year results on Feb. 27.
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