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.

XRP price today holds near $2 as Binance widens Ripple’s RLUSD rollout and Fed week looms

XRP price today holds near $2 as Binance widens Ripple’s RLUSD rollout and Fed week looms

XRP traded near $1.95 Friday, up 1.32% in 24 hours, with $2.25 billion in volume, but down 4.74% for the week, Binance data showed. Binance expanded Ripple USD (RLUSD) services, adding new trading pairs and zero-fee promotions. BitGo’s IPO in New York valued the crypto custodian at $2.59 billion after shares surged 24.6%. Traders await next week’s Federal Reserve meeting as the main risk event.
23 January 2026
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HBAN stock slips as Huntington tees up new debt sale ahead of Cadence deal — what to watch next week

HBAN stock slips as Huntington tees up new debt sale ahead of Cadence deal — what to watch next week

Huntington Bancshares shares fell about 1% to $17.47 Friday afternoon amid a broader selloff in regional banks. The company reported Q4 net income of $519 million and plans to close its Cadence Bank acquisition in early February. Huntington is preparing a note offering, including floating-rate bonds, and maintained its quarterly dividend at 15.5 cents per share. Investors are watching integration costs and net interest income guidance.
23 January 2026
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Intel stock dives 17% after forecast miss as AI supply worries return — what to watch next

Intel stock dives 17% after forecast miss as AI supply worries return — what to watch next

Intel shares plunged 17.3% to $44.94 Friday after the company issued a weak first-quarter outlook and flagged supply constraints for AI data-center chips. Fourth-quarter revenue reached $13.7 billion, with adjusted earnings of 15 cents per share. Intel expects Q1 revenue between $11.7 billion and $12.7 billion and a break-even adjusted profit. CEO Lip-Bu Tan cited ongoing yield and capacity issues.
23 January 2026
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Dow Jones drops 400 points as Goldman, Caterpillar slide and Intel jitters linger

Dow Jones drops 400 points as Goldman, Caterpillar slide and Intel jitters linger

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 411 points, or 0.8%, Friday afternoon, weighed down by losses in Goldman Sachs, Caterpillar, and Intel. Intel shares slumped after the company projected weaker-than-expected Q1 revenue and earnings, citing trouble meeting AI server chip demand. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted small gains, lifted by tech stocks. Silver topped $100 an ounce as investors sought safe havens.
23 January 2026
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Robinhood stock rises as Retail Kings ETF adds HOOD and MIAXdx deal hangs over the tape

Robinhood stock rises as Retail Kings ETF adds HOOD and MIAXdx deal hangs over the tape

Robinhood shares rose 2.6% to $109.01 by early afternoon Friday, trading between $105.52 and $110.43. A Robinhood-Susquehanna joint venture acquired 90% of MIAXdx, a regulated derivatives exchange. The new “Retail Kings” ETF launched with Robinhood among its initial holdings. Trading volume for Robinhood reached about 11.5 million shares.
23 January 2026
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Uber stock dips on NYC tipping-law setback as delivery, safety risks stay in focus

Uber stock dips on NYC tipping-law setback as delivery, safety risks stay in focus

A federal judge dismissed Uber and DoorDash’s attempt to block New York City’s tipping rules for food-delivery apps Friday, sending Uber shares down 0.1% to $82.45. The ruling upholds a mandatory tip option at checkout. Uber Eats also secured exclusive delivery rights for Guzman y Gomez in Australia. New York’s state comptroller pressed Uber for a report on sexual harassment and assault incidents on its platform.
23 January 2026
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Bank of America Corporation (BAC) stock slides toward $51 as bank shares retreat — what investors are watching next

Bank of America Corporation (BAC) stock slides toward $51 as bank shares retreat — what investors are watching next

Bank of America shares fell 1.8% to $51.49 Friday afternoon amid a broad selloff in U.S. bank stocks. The drop followed reports that BofA and Citigroup are considering 10% interest credit cards to align with President Trump’s proposed national rate cap. The Fed is expected to hold rates steady at its January 27-28 meeting. Bank of America is also in talks for a lead role in a possible SpaceX IPO, sources told Reuters.
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Stock Market Today

Apple stock price ends week higher as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI loom next

Apple stock price ends week higher as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI loom next

7 February 2026
New York, Feb 7, 2026, 08:51 EST — Market closed. Apple shares ended Friday higher, closing up 0.8% at $278.12. The stock eased 0.3% after hours to $277.25 ahead of Monday’s reopening. (Investing.com) The move capped a choppy week for megacap tech as traders tried to work out whether the latest bout of nerves over artificial intelligence spending is a speed bump or something stickier. That matters for Apple because it sits in both camps — a heavyweight in the Dow and a bellwether growth stock — just as the next set of U.S. data may reset bets on interest-rate
Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
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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