Today: 28 June 2026

Khadija Saeed

Khadija Saeed is a financial markets reporter at TS2.tech, specializing in stocks, technology and emerging industries. She studied economics and finance at the London School of Economics and previously worked in market research before moving into financial journalism. Her coverage focuses on the companies, innovations and economic trends influencing global investors.

AI stocks rebound after rout as Oracle jumps nearly 10% and Nvidia climbs

AI stocks rebound after rout as Oracle jumps nearly 10% and Nvidia climbs

Oracle jumped 9.8% to $156.59 after an analyst upgrade, leading gains in AI-linked tech stocks in late trading Monday. Nvidia rose 2.4%, AMD 3.6%, Broadcom 3.3%, and Microsoft 3.1%. The S&P 500 closed up 0.47%, Nasdaq 0.88%, and Dow 0.03%. Traders await U.S. payrolls Wednesday and CPI Friday for signals on Fed policy.
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Bitcoin price slips near $70,000 as CoinShares outflows ease and U.S. CPI looms

Bitcoin price slips near $70,000 as CoinShares outflows ease and U.S. CPI looms

Bitcoin fell 0.6% to $70,306 after volatile trading, with net outflows from digital-asset funds slowing to $187 million last week, according to CoinShares. South Korea’s regulator called for tougher crypto rules after Bithumb’s $40 billion bitcoin giveaway triggered a selloff. The yen strengthened after Prime Minister Takaichi’s win, pushing the dollar down 1% to 155.70 yen. Ether rose 1% to $2,118.
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XRP price nudges higher after Ripple custody move — next catalyst hits Friday

XRP price nudges higher after Ripple custody move — next catalyst hits Friday

XRP rose 1.1% to $1.4466 Monday, with $3.8 billion in trading, but remains down 10.7% over the week, CoinGecko data showed. Ripple announced new custody partnerships with Securosys and Figment, adding staking support for Ethereum and Solana. Bitcoin traded near $69,994, up 1.1%. Regulatory pressure eased after Ripple settled with the SEC last August, leaving a $125 million penalty and restrictions on institutional sales.
9 February 2026
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Dow Jones closes barely higher above 50,000 as jobs and inflation data loom

Dow Jones closes barely higher above 50,000 as jobs and inflation data loom

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 17 points at 50,132.79 on Monday, holding above 50,000 after hitting an intraday record. Tech stocks rebounded, with Oracle rising after an analyst upgrade. Investors await Wednesday’s U.S. jobs report and Friday’s inflation data, both delayed by a government shutdown. The S&P 500 gained 0.47% and the Nasdaq rose 0.88%.
9 February 2026
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Gold price today: Bullion jumps back above $5,000 as dollar slides and US data looms

Gold price today: Bullion jumps back above $5,000 as dollar slides and US data looms

Gold climbed 1.9% to $5,056.21 an ounce in New York after-hours Monday, holding above $5,000 as the U.S. dollar fell 0.8%. China’s central bank extended its gold-buying streak for a 15th month, lifting holdings to 74.19 million ounces. Traders awaited delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data, with the next payrolls report due Feb. 11 and CPI on Feb. 13. Silver surged 6.3% to $82.86 an ounce.
9 February 2026
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BD Stock Slides After Waters Deal Closes: Why BDX’s 2026 Profit View Changed

BD Stock Slides After Waters Deal Closes: Why BDX’s 2026 Profit View Changed

Becton, Dickinson and Company shares fell 1.2% to $207.39 in after-hours trading after it cut its 2026 profit outlook following the spin-off of its Biosciences & Diagnostic Solutions unit to Waters. BD shareholders received 0.135 Waters shares per BD share. The new 2026 adjusted EPS forecast of $12.35–$12.65 is well below prior guidance and Wall Street estimates. Waters shares dropped 14%.
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Oracle stock jumps nearly 10% after D.A. Davidson upgrade — what ORCL traders watch next

Oracle stock jumps nearly 10% after D.A. Davidson upgrade — what ORCL traders watch next

Oracle shares jumped 9.6% to $156.59 in heavy after-hours trading Monday after D.A. Davidson upgraded the stock to buy. Melius cut its rating to hold, citing concerns over cash flow as Oracle pursues a $45–50 billion cloud expansion. The stock remains about 55% below its 52-week high. Investors are watching U.S. jobs and inflation data for signals affecting tech stocks.
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Broadcom stock jumps after-hours as AI spending focus returns to chipmakers

Broadcom stock jumps after-hours as AI spending focus returns to chipmakers

Broadcom shares rose 3.3% to $343.83 in after-hours trading Monday, following a volatile session. The move tracked gains across chip stocks as investors rotated back into AI hardware names. Broadcom is set to report fiscal first-quarter results on March 4 after the market close. Traders are also watching upcoming U.S. jobs data for further market direction.
9 February 2026
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Microsoft stock jumps 3% as AI jitters ease — here’s what’s next for MSFT this week

Microsoft stock jumps 3% as AI jitters ease — here’s what’s next for MSFT this week

Microsoft shares climbed 3.1% to $413.68 Monday, valuing the company at about $3.59 trillion. The stock rebounded as software names rallied after last week’s selloff, despite concerns over rising capital spending and tight Azure capacity. Jefferies kept a Buy rating, but Stifel downgraded Microsoft, citing AI competition and supply constraints. OpenAI reportedly saw ChatGPT growth exceed 10% monthly, according to CNBC.
9 February 2026
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Meta stock climbs after EU targets WhatsApp AI lockout as traders eye jobs, CPI

Meta stock climbs after EU targets WhatsApp AI lockout as traders eye jobs, CPI

Meta shares rose 2.4% to $677.23 in after-hours trading Monday after EU regulators escalated a probe into WhatsApp’s limits on rival AI assistants. Brussels is considering interim measures that could force Meta to allow competing AI on WhatsApp. The move follows a January policy letting only Meta’s own assistant on the platform. Broader tech stocks also rebounded ahead of key U.S. economic data this week.
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Amazon stock slips near close as AWS chip pact spotlights $200B AI spending bet

Amazon stock slips near close as AWS chip pact spotlights $200B AI spending bet

Amazon shares fell 0.5% to $209.19 Monday as investors weighed the company’s expanded chip deal with STMicroelectronics and a projected $200 billion in 2026 capital spending. AWS secured rights to buy up to 24.8 million ST shares over seven years, tied to chip purchases. About 80.8 million Amazon shares traded. U.S. jobs and inflation data due later this week could affect tech valuations.
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  • M&G Emerges as a Leading FTSE 100 Dividend Stock: Five Key Reasons
    June 28, 2026, 5:41 AM EDT. M&G (LSE:MNG) has become one of the FTSE 100's top dividend stocks since its 2019 spin-off from Prudential, with annual dividend increases reflecting resilience and robust cash flows. Its dividend yield has averaged 6.3%, significantly outpacing the FTSE 100 average of 3-4%. The company's strong Solvency II capital ratio and a conservative cash-flow-to-payout ratio of 63% support a progressive and sustainable dividend policy. Despite competitive pressures from peers like Aviva and Legal & General, M&G's solid execution and brand strength underpin confidence in ongoing dividend growth. Investors are advised to consider these factors carefully before buying shares.

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