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: Ripple-linked token can’t get back above $2 as tariff jitters hit crypto

XRP price today: Ripple-linked token can’t get back above $2 as tariff jitters hit crypto

NEW YORK, Jan 21, 2026, 13:57 ET — Regular session XRP hovered near $1.89 on Wednesday, slipping 0.17% in the past 24 hours, unable to break above the $2 mark. Trading volume clocked in at roughly $4.0 billion over the same period. According to CoinMarketCap, XRP holds the fifth spot by market capitalization. (CoinMarketCap) The shift follows traders dialing back risk asset exposure after U.S. President Donald Trump revived tariff threats against European nations linked to Greenland. That rattled U.S. stocks, sparking their sharpest one-day drop in three months on Tuesday. Bitcoin tumbled more than 3% during the selloff, despite
21 January 2026
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Natural gas price jumps toward $5 on cold-flip trade, lifting EQT and Range stocks

Natural gas price jumps toward $5 on cold-flip trade, lifting EQT and Range stocks

New York, January 21, 2026, 13:56 EST — during the regular session U.S. natural gas futures surged further Wednesday, driven by volatile weather patterns. The Henry Hub February contract jumped 84.8 cents, roughly 22%, to $4.755 per million British thermal units (mmBtu). A forecaster quoted by Barchart warned of “major Arctic cold outbreaks” expected late this week and into next. (Barchart.com) This shift is crucial since winter gas demand can spike abruptly. A chillier outlook boosts heating needs, strains storage, and pushes utilities and traders to shell out more for immediate supply. It often hits U.S. gas producer stocks too,
21 January 2026
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Booking Holdings (BKNG) stock climbs as it sets Feb. 18 earnings date — what traders watch next

Booking Holdings (BKNG) stock climbs as it sets Feb. 18 earnings date — what traders watch next

New York, January 21, 2026, 13:45 EST — Regular session Booking Holdings Inc shares climbed roughly 1.4% to $5,096 on Wednesday. The Norwalk, Connecticut-based company, which owns Booking.com and Priceline, announced it will release its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on February 18. The report is expected around 4 p.m. ET, with a conference call set for 4:30 p.m. Earlier in the session, the stock fluctuated between $5,009 and $5,108. (PR Newswire) The upcoming date is the next key catalyst for BKNG, a stock known to react strongly to even minor shifts in growth forecasts. Online travel results frequently offer
21 January 2026
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Silver price today: XAG/USD slips from record run as SLV falls in New York trade

Silver price today: XAG/USD slips from record run as SLV falls in New York trade

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 13:49 (EST) — Regular session Spot silver fell 1.4% to $93.25 an ounce by 1:44 p.m. ET Wednesday, pulling back after a sharp rally. (Investing.com) That pause is key as silver’s rally nears $100—a milestone known for triggering swift momentum trades and sharp sell-offs when momentum fades. Citi Research weighed in earlier this week, maintaining a tactical bullish stance on precious metals and setting a $100 silver target within three months. They cited ongoing geopolitical tensions, which they expect to remain high for the foreseeable future. (Reuters) Price moves got caught up in wider risk
21 January 2026
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Gold price today: Bullion breaks $4,800 again as Greenland risks keep buyers in charge

Gold price today: Bullion breaks $4,800 again as Greenland risks keep buyers in charge

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 13:51 EST — Regular session. Gold surged past $4,800 an ounce on Wednesday, extending a rally fueled by geopolitical tensions linked to Greenland. Spot gold climbed 1.6% to $4,838.91 per ounce by 11:30 a.m. ET, having hit an intraday high of $4,887.82. Meanwhile, U.S. gold futures gained 1.7%, trading at $4,844.20. (Reuters) The move matters because it triggered a sharp selloff in U.S. assets, dragging the dollar lower and rattling stocks. On Tuesday, the dollar index — which tracks the greenback against six major currencies — tumbled as much as 0.7%, marking its largest single-day
21 January 2026
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BMNR stock price slides as BitMine Immersion lifts share cap to 50 billion and updates $14.5 billion crypto stash

BMNR stock price slides as BitMine Immersion lifts share cap to 50 billion and updates $14.5 billion crypto stash

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 13:28 (EST) — Regular session BitMine Immersion Technologies, Inc. shares dropped about 2.5%, closing at $27.54 on Wednesday. The slide follows the company’s move to boost its authorized shares, paving the way for a significant stock issuance. By early afternoon, roughly 28 million shares had changed hands. The vote matters because BitMine is now behaving less like a regular operating firm and more like a public vehicle sitting on a substantial crypto asset portfolio. Greenlighting a wider share authorization usually points to plans for raising capital, which often spells dilution risk for existing shareholders. Crypto
21 January 2026
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Netflix stock slides after earnings as $83 billion Warner Bros deal freezes buybacks

Netflix stock slides after earnings as $83 billion Warner Bros deal freezes buybacks

New York, January 21, 2026, 13:36 (EST) — Regular session Netflix shares dropped roughly 4.5% to $83.38 by midday Wednesday, continuing their slide amid the company’s bid for Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming units. Shares of Warner Bros. rose about 1%, while Paramount Skydance edged down a bit. Netflix shares fell after the company posted holiday-quarter revenue and earnings that topped Wall Street estimates Tuesday night. But its 2026 revenue forecast, ranging from $50.7 billion to $51.7 billion, came in slightly below expectations at the low end. Paid subscribers surpassed 325 million, and CFO Spencer Neumann said advertising revenue
21 January 2026
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Dow Jones rebounds as Trump rules out force on Greenland; tariffs still hang over Wall Street

Dow Jones rebounds as Trump rules out force on Greenland; tariffs still hang over Wall Street

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 13:40 EST — Regular session The Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI) rose around 0.6% on Wednesday, clawing back some losses from the previous day after President Donald Trump dismissed any intention to use force in his attempt to acquire Greenland. By early afternoon, the blue-chip index had gained roughly 297 points, trading near 48,786. (Investing.com) The bounce is crucial as the market weighs if this week’s tariff threats will become actual policy or just fade as negotiating noise. On Tuesday, the Dow dropped 870.74 points, or 1.8%, with the S&P 500 down 2.1% and the
21 January 2026
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PepsiCo stock dips 1% as investors weigh UK biomethane deal ahead of Feb. 3 earnings

PepsiCo stock dips 1% as investors weigh UK biomethane deal ahead of Feb. 3 earnings

NEW YORK, Jan 21, 2026, 13:24 EST — Regular session PepsiCo shares fell 1.1% to $146.05 on Wednesday, retreating after Tuesday’s rally. The stock underperformed Coca-Cola, which edged down about 0.5%. Trading swung between $144.95 and $147.95, with roughly 2.9 million shares changing hands by early afternoon. Wall Street’s main indexes clawed back about 1% after a sharp sell-off the day before, with investors reacting to new trade developments out of Davos. Even consumer staples, typically seen as safe bets during market turbulence, have been hit by volatility. (Reuters) PepsiCo is approaching a critical update: it will report its Q4
21 January 2026
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Accenture stock jumps as “sovereign AI” data-center deal puts ACN back in focus

Accenture stock jumps as “sovereign AI” data-center deal puts ACN back in focus

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 13:14 EST — Regular session. Shares of Accenture (ACN) climbed 3.3% to $281.63 by early Wednesday afternoon. The surge followed UK-based Sovereign AI’s announcement that it chose Accenture and Palantir Technologies to develop AI data centers across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Sovereign AI CEO Bradd Lewis said the initiative aims to “future proof our customers” amid growing demand for localized data and computing control. (Business Wire) Why it matters now: “sovereign AI” refers to AI systems designed so governments and regulated sectors can retain control over data, models, and computing infrastructure locally instead
21 January 2026
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Abbott (ABT) stock price ticks higher as heart-device news lands ahead of earnings — what investors watch

Abbott (ABT) stock price ticks higher as heart-device news lands ahead of earnings — what investors watch

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 13:17 EST — Regular session Shares of Abbott Laboratories ticked up 0.2% to $121.34 on Wednesday, trimming earlier volatility as traders braced for the company’s upcoming quarterly earnings report. Timing is key. Abbott is set to report before Thursday’s opening bell, as traders eye new guidance for 2026 following a flurry of device news over the past day. Abbott grabbed attention with news of fresh European clearance for an ablation catheter designed for heart-rhythm procedures, alongside a distinct partnership targeting a next-gen defibrillator implant. Abbott trailed behind despite healthcare’s overall strength: the Health Care Select
21 January 2026
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Marvell stock price rises after an early spike as chip shares rebound; Intel earnings next

Marvell stock price rises after an early spike as chip shares rebound; Intel earnings next

New York, January 21, 2026, 13:30 EST — Regular session Shares of Marvell Technology (MRVL.O) gained 2.4%, reaching $81.69 by 1:30 p.m. EST on Wednesday, after hitting an intraday peak of $84.27. Trading was volatile, with the stock fluctuating between $79.90 and $84.27, and roughly 9.4 million shares exchanged. This shift is significant as chip stocks have been volatile amid policy news, with Marvell often seen as a stand-in for data-center and networking demand linked to AI expansion. Investors are focused on cutting through the macro noise to zero in on what really impacts Marvell: orders, pricing, and margins. Global
21 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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