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.

American Express stock slips again as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap keeps AXP in focus

American Express stock slips again as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap keeps AXP in focus

American Express shares fell 0.7% to $356.98 by midday Tuesday, extending losses after President Trump proposed a one-year 10% cap on credit-card interest rates. The move has fueled uncertainty for lenders and investors ahead of AmEx’s Jan. 30 earnings report. Visa and Mastercard shares also dropped after the announcement. The Federal Reserve reported average U.S. card rates at 20.97% in November.
13 January 2026
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Johnson & Johnson stock jumps as Delaware court pares Auris damages hit, earnings next week

Johnson & Johnson stock jumps as Delaware court pares Auris damages hit, earnings next week

Johnson & Johnson shares rose 1.6% to $212.98 Tuesday, outperforming a dip in healthcare stocks. Delaware’s Supreme Court ordered a recalculation of part of a $1 billion damages award tied to the Auris acquisition, which could reduce the payout by hundreds of millions. Legal developments and upcoming drug trial data are in focus ahead of the company’s Jan. 21 earnings call.
13 January 2026
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CoreWeave stock slips today after CEO swats away Nvidia “circular financing” claims

CoreWeave stock slips today after CEO swats away Nvidia “circular financing” claims

CoreWeave shares fell 1.4% to $88.67 Tuesday, reversing part of Monday’s 12% rally after management addressed concerns over GPU depreciation and financing. CEO Michael Intrator called “circular financing” claims “ridiculous” and pointed to strong resale prices for older chips. Goldman Sachs initiated coverage with a Neutral rating, citing execution risk and high leverage. CoreWeave reports earnings Feb. 9.
13 January 2026
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Bank of America stock slips as Trump credit-card cap clouds BAC earnings

Bank of America stock slips as Trump credit-card cap clouds BAC earnings

Bank of America shares fell 0.9% to $54.72 Tuesday after President Trump proposed a 10% cap on credit-card interest rates. The move follows a 1.6% drop Monday and comes as U.S. inflation data met expectations, leaving the Fed’s rate outlook unchanged. Bank trade groups warned the cap could force lenders to close or restrict most credit-card accounts for borrowers with scores under 740. Investors await Bank of America’s quarterly results.
13 January 2026
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IREN Limited stock nudges higher after H.C. Wainwright upgrade as bitcoin firms

IREN Limited stock nudges higher after H.C. Wainwright upgrade as bitcoin firms

IREN Limited shares rose 1% to $50.82 midday Tuesday after H.C. Wainwright upgraded the stock to “buy” with an $80 target. The move followed a $9.7 billion AI cloud deal with Microsoft, though Reuters reported the contract could be canceled if deadlines are missed. Bitcoin climbed 1.5% to $93,434, boosting mining stocks. IREN’s next earnings report is expected Feb. 11, according to MarketBeat.
13 January 2026
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Eli Lilly stock (LLY) edges up as FDA clears GLP-1 label cloud; $150 pill launch looms

Eli Lilly stock (LLY) edges up as FDA clears GLP-1 label cloud; $150 pill launch looms

Eli Lilly shares rose 0.2% after the FDA asked drugmakers to remove suicide-related warnings from GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. Lilly’s R&D chief said the company plans a rapid global launch of its oral obesity drug orforglipron, priced at $150 a month. Investors are watching for increased pill competition and the FDA’s upcoming decision.
13 January 2026
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AppLovin stock rises as Wall Street resets targets — what traders are watching next

AppLovin stock rises as Wall Street resets targets — what traders are watching next

AppLovin shares rose 0.5% to $662.24 by 11:12 a.m. ET Tuesday after new broker price targets, rebounding from early swings between $643.00 and $666.57. Morgan Stanley raised its target to $800, while Goldman Sachs trimmed its to $710. The company will report Q4 and full-year 2025 results on Feb. 11. AppLovin remains under SEC investigation over data-collection practices.
13 January 2026
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Netflix stock barely moves as Paramount lawsuit intensifies fight over Warner deal

Netflix stock barely moves as Paramount lawsuit intensifies fight over Warner deal

Paramount Skydance sued Warner Bros Discovery and launched a $30-per-share tender offer to block Warner’s $82.7 billion deal with Netflix, which values Warner assets at $27.75 per share. Netflix shares were flat at $89.44 Tuesday, while Warner fell 0.3% and Paramount Skydance slipped 0.5%. Warner’s board called the Paramount bid inferior and warned of a $2.8 billion termination fee if the Netflix deal collapses.
13 January 2026
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JPMorgan Chase stock falls after Apple Card reserve hits profit as rate-cap risk hangs over banks

JPMorgan Chase stock falls after Apple Card reserve hits profit as rate-cap risk hangs over banks

JPMorgan Chase shares fell 2.5% to $316.32 after reporting fourth-quarter net income of $13.0 billion, or $4.63 a share, including a $2.2 billion reserve for its Apple credit card purchase. Adjusted profit beat forecasts at $5.23 per share, while revenue rose 7% to $45.8 billion. Markets revenue jumped 17% on strong equity trading. The bank warned a proposed 10% cap on credit card rates could force major changes.
13 January 2026
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Intel stock (INTC) jumps on KeyBanc upgrade as AI server-chip pricing comes into view

Intel stock (INTC) jumps on KeyBanc upgrade as AI server-chip pricing comes into view

Intel shares jumped over 6% Tuesday after KeyBanc upgraded the stock, citing strong demand for 2026 server CPUs and possible price hikes of up to 15%. Analyst John Vinh said Intel is nearly sold out of server chips for the year. AMD rose 4.8% on the news, while Nvidia slipped 0.7%. Intel will report earnings Jan. 22.
13 January 2026
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Oracle stock slips in regular trade despite Goldman buy call as AI buildout stays in focus

Oracle stock slips in regular trade despite Goldman buy call as AI buildout stays in focus

Oracle shares fell 1.3% to $202.10 in early trading Tuesday, underperforming after Goldman Sachs upgraded the stock to “Buy” with a $240 target. Investors focused on near-term costs from data-center expansion and concerns about how quickly new AI-driven cloud capacity will generate revenue. Two board members retired, with Oracle stating the departures were not due to disputes. The company will pay a $0.50 dividend on Jan. 23.
13 January 2026
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Visa stock tumbles 5% as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap plan jolts payment stocks

Visa stock tumbles 5% as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap plan jolts payment stocks

Visa shares fell 5.1% to $325.85 Tuesday morning after President Donald Trump called for a one-year 10% cap on credit card interest rates. Mastercard dropped 5.5%, while American Express slipped 0.4%. Analysts noted the cap would need Congressional approval and warned of risks to credit access. Bank executives said the proposal could force lenders to tighten criteria and cut back on card offerings.
13 January 2026
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Walmart stock rises as Nasdaq-100 countdown meets Google Gemini shopping plan and Wing drones

Walmart stock rises as Nasdaq-100 countdown meets Google Gemini shopping plan and Wing drones

Walmart shares rose 1.3% to $119.54 Tuesday as traders positioned ahead of its Jan. 20 entry into the Nasdaq-100, replacing AstraZeneca. The company announced a Google Gemini shopping partnership and an expanded drone delivery program with Wing. John Furner will become CEO on Feb. 1, succeeding Doug McMillon. Houston drone deliveries begin Jan. 15.
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SK hynix stock price slips into Monday after S&P upgrade, tech selloff

SK hynix stock price slips into Monday after S&P upgrade, tech selloff

7 February 2026
SK hynix shares closed at 839,000 won, down 0.36% Friday and 8% for the week, as tech stocks retreated across Asia. S&P Global Ratings upgraded the chipmaker to “BBB+” with a positive outlook, citing strong HBM sales. The KOSPI fell 1.4% Friday, ending a six-week winning streak. Traders await Monday’s Seoul open for signs of further tech weakness.
Bank of America stock jumps 3% into the weekend — what to watch before Monday’s trade

Bank of America stock jumps 3% into the weekend — what to watch before Monday’s trade

7 February 2026
Bank of America shares rose 2.89% Friday to $56.53, tracking a rally in U.S. financial stocks as the Dow closed above 50,000. The bank will redeem its Series DD preferred stock and related depositary shares on March 10 at $1,000 per share. CEO Brian Moynihan donated 100,000 shares on Feb. 4, a regulatory filing showed. Key U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week after delays.
Oracle stock rebounds from eight-day skid as $20 billion share-sale plan looms

Oracle stock rebounds from eight-day skid as $20 billion share-sale plan looms

7 February 2026
Oracle shares jumped 4.65% to $142.82 Friday, ending an eight-day slide but remaining down 22% since Jan. 27. The company has set up a $20 billion at-the-market stock program and completed a $25 billion senior notes sale to fund cloud expansion. Oracle’s liabilities stood at $174.5 billion as of Nov. 30, 2025, before the new financing. Investors remain focused on dilution risks and the pace of capacity growth.
ASML stock price snaps back as AI spending bets return, with ex-dividend date next

ASML stock price snaps back as AI spending bets return, with ex-dividend date next

7 February 2026
ASML shares rose 3.84% Friday in Amsterdam to 1,193.80 euros, rebounding with global chip stocks after Amazon signaled a sharp increase in AI-related capital spending. The stock goes ex-dividend Feb. 9 ahead of a 1.60-euro interim payout. ASML’s Nasdaq shares climbed 4.64% to $1,413.01. Despite Friday’s gains, the Amsterdam listing finished the week about 2.5% lower.
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