Today: 10 March 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.

Caterpillar stock climbs in New York as CAT traders brace for earnings, Fed week

Caterpillar stock climbs in New York as CAT traders brace for earnings, Fed week

Caterpillar shares rose 1.7% to $637.22 Monday, with 1.3 million shares traded ahead of its Jan. 29 earnings report. Analysts expect higher revenue but lower profit, projecting $4.67 per share on $17.89 billion. Options pricing signals a possible 6% move after results. The Federal Reserve’s Jan. 27-28 meeting and ongoing tariffs add uncertainty for machinery stocks.
26 January 2026
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Chevron (CVX) stock price today: shares edge higher as Tengiz restarts, winter storm hits U.S. output

Chevron (CVX) stock price today: shares edge higher as Tengiz restarts, winter storm hits U.S. output

Chevron shares rose 0.4% to $167.38 Monday as traders weighed a Kazakhstan oil field restart against U.S. storm-related outages. A winter storm cut U.S. crude output by up to 2 million barrels per day over the weekend, with the Permian Basin hardest hit. Chevron restarted production in Kazakhstan, but volumes remain low. Brent crude slipped 0.1% to $65.81 a barrel.
26 January 2026
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Natural gas price surge lifts UNG and U.S. gas producers as freeze tightens supply

Natural gas price surge lifts UNG and U.S. gas producers as freeze tightens supply

U.S. natural gas futures jumped nearly 40% to $7.38 per mmBtu Monday as an Arctic blast drove demand and disrupted supply. The United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) surged 8% to $15.11. U.S. gas consumption is forecast to hit 156 bcfd this week, while production slipped to 108.4 bcfd. Traders are watching freeze-offs, LNG flows, and the upcoming EIA storage report.
26 January 2026
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Coca-Cola stock price barely moves today as Fed week and earnings loom

Coca-Cola stock price barely moves today as Fed week and earnings loom

Coca-Cola shares slipped 0.1% to $72.83 Monday afternoon as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s Jan. 27-28 policy decision. The broader consumer staples sector also declined, while PepsiCo rose 0.7%. Coca-Cola will report fourth-quarter and full-year results on Feb. 10. The company recently announced leadership changes, including a new chief digital officer.
26 January 2026
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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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Costco stock price slips in midday trade as investors eye Fed decision and next Costco sales update

Costco stock price slips in midday trade as investors eye Fed decision and next Costco sales update

Costco shares fell 0.6% to $977.43 by midday Monday, even as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq edged higher ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision and major tech earnings. Target dropped nearly 4%, leading retail decliners, while Walmart slipped 0.3%. Investors are watching for the Fed’s policy statement Wednesday and Costco’s January sales report due Feb. 4.
26 January 2026
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Gilead stock ticks up after BMO lifts target to $150, flags Yeztugo coverage gains

Gilead stock ticks up after BMO lifts target to $150, flags Yeztugo coverage gains

Gilead Sciences shares rose 0.9% to $137.21 midday Monday after BMO Capital Markets raised its price target to $150, citing expanded insurance coverage for Yeztugo, Gilead’s new HIV prevention shot. CVS confirmed coverage starting Jan. 1, pushing overall insurer coverage above 80%. Gilead says it has already met its 2025 Yeztugo sales target of $150 million. Investors await Gilead’s earnings report, expected Feb. 10.
26 January 2026
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Boeing stock price today: BA slips as investors brace for earnings and 737 MAX clues

Boeing stock price today: BA slips as investors brace for earnings and 737 MAX clues

Boeing shares fell 0.6% to $250.53 in midday trading Monday ahead of Tuesday’s fourth-quarter results. Investors are focused on 737 production rates, cash flow, and certification delays, with Boeing aiming to boost output beyond 38 jets a month. FAA approval for the MAX 7 and MAX 10 remains pending due to engine de-icing issues. Boeing reported 160 commercial deliveries in the fourth quarter, pending final results.
26 January 2026
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