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.

Silver price slips under $94 after record run as traders eye Fed meeting

Silver price slips under $94 after record run as traders eye Fed meeting

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 10:25 ET — Regular session Silver prices dropped on Wednesday, with spot silver—the price for immediate delivery—slipping 1.6% to $93.46 an ounce by 10:28 a.m. ET. (JM Bullion) The drop follows silver’s record peak of $95.87 yesterday, with gold breaking above $4,800 an ounce as investors sought refuge in safe-haven assets—those that typically draw buyers during market jitters. “There’s a bit of fear of missing out on this trade,” said Bob Haberkorn, senior market strategist at RJO Futures. ANZ commodity strategist Soni Kumari noted a move to “a three-digit number” could happen but warned it’s
21 January 2026
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Palantir stock price steadies after Hyundai expansion as Davos sovereign AI project emerges

Palantir stock price steadies after Hyundai expansion as Davos sovereign AI project emerges

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 10:24 (ET) — Regular session Shares of Palantir Technologies Inc barely moved Wednesday after Reuters reported the data analytics company inked an expanded software agreement with South Korea’s HD Hyundai. A source familiar with the deal valued it at hundreds of millions of dollars over several years. The stock slipped 0.02% to $168.53. Palantir declined to comment on the specifics. (Reuters) Palantir’s Korea effort is key as it aims to shift from custom government contracts to steady commercial sales. Investors have been keen on software firms making headway with AI, yet they remain laser-focused on
21 January 2026
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Gold price cracks $4,800 for first time as Greenland tension jolts safe-haven demand

Gold price cracks $4,800 for first time as Greenland tension jolts safe-haven demand

New York, January 21, 2026, 10:22 EST — Regular session Gold surged past $4,800 an ounce for the first time on Wednesday, hitting fresh highs as investors flocked to safety amid rising geopolitical tensions over Greenland. By 9:30 a.m. ET, spot gold climbed 2.1% to $4,865 an ounce after peaking at $4,887.82. Meanwhile, U.S. February gold futures jumped nearly 2% to $4,858.3. RJO Futures strategist Bob Haberkorn pointed to “a bit of fear of missing out” driving the move. (Reuters) Gold jumped after breaking past the $4,700 level the previous day, amid renewed tariff concerns and a drop in risk
21 January 2026
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Dow Jones rebounds after Tuesday’s 870-point hit as Trump cools Greenland talk

Dow Jones rebounds after Tuesday’s 870-point hit as Trump cools Greenland talk

New York, January 21, 2026, 10:21 EST — Regular session The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose in early trade on Wednesday, clawing back some ground a day after a sharp selloff, after President Donald Trump said he would not use force to acquire Greenland. At 9:38 a.m. ET, the Dow was up 203.56 points, or 0.42%, at 48,692.15. “That’s a sigh of relief,” said Art Hogan, chief market strategist at B Riley Wealth. (Reuters) The move matters because Tuesday’s drop jarred investors who had come into the week leaning long, with trade policy suddenly back in the driver’s seat. The
21 January 2026
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Teledyne stock jumps 8% after earnings beat as defense electronics sales surge

Teledyne stock jumps 8% after earnings beat as defense electronics sales surge

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 10:21 EST — Regular session Teledyne Technologies (TDY.N) jumped 8.5% to $614.24 in early Wednesday trading. The sudden shift reflects investors searching for earnings news to steady a volatile market after Tuesday’s broad selloff, which marked the biggest one-day drop for all three major U.S. indexes in three months. “I’d be surprised if there was a 3% to 5% drop this week,” said Jamie Cox, managing partner at Harris Financial Group. (Reuters) Wall Street found some footing on Wednesday, inching up amid volatile trading as investors digested new headlines and refocused on earnings reports. (Reuters)
21 January 2026
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Netflix stock drops even after Q4 beat as Warner Bros bid freezes buybacks

Netflix stock drops even after Q4 beat as Warner Bros bid freezes buybacks

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 10:14 EST — Regular session Netflix shares dropped around 3% in early U.S. trading Wednesday, continuing their slide after earnings as investors digested the streaming giant’s bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. The stock was down $2.62 at $84.64, having earlier fallen close to 8% to $80.40. The selling highlights just how fast Netflix’s narrative has shifted. Once driven by reliable streaming revenue and buybacks, the stock is now reacting to deal risk and concerns over how long cash remains locked up. What really counts now is that the quarter was never the main focus. Investors
21 January 2026
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Sandisk stock price jumps again after Citi lifts target to $490; SNDK earnings next week in focus

Sandisk stock price jumps again after Citi lifts target to $490; SNDK earnings next week in focus

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 10:09 AM EST — Regular session Sandisk Corp shares rose 3.1% to $467.10 Wednesday morning, buoyed by gains across the storage and memory sector. Western Digital advanced 3.7%, Micron Technology added 4.2%, and Seagate inched up 0.2%. Sandisk’s offer comes ahead of its fiscal second-quarter results, set for release on Jan. 29, with an earnings call planned that day. Investors are eager for fresh insight into NAND flash memory—the key component in SSDs and other storage gear—after the sector’s strong January rally. (Sandisk) Citi kept the momentum going with its latest note, raising the price
21 January 2026
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GOOG stock rises as Greenland tariff jitters ease — what to watch before Alphabet earnings

GOOG stock rises as Greenland tariff jitters ease — what to watch before Alphabet earnings

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 10:16 EST — Regular session Alphabet Inc’s Class C shares (GOOG), which carry no voting rights, gained roughly 1% Wednesday, helping lift the Google parent amid a tentative big tech bounce. The stock climbed $3.17 to trade at $325.33 in early trading. This matters since Alphabet ranks among the market’s heavy hitters. When headlines on trade or policy drop, traders tend to jump on the biggest, most liquid tech stocks right away, then figure out the details afterward. This week served as a reminder. Much of the price movement isn’t driven by Google search trends
21 January 2026
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Meta stock price holds near $604 as FTC appeal revives antitrust cloud ahead of earnings

Meta stock price holds near $604 as FTC appeal revives antitrust cloud ahead of earnings

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 10:13 EST — Regular session underway. Shares of Meta Platforms (META.O) ticked higher by 31 cents to $604.43 in early Wednesday action. The stock swung within a range from $600.24 to $608.60. On the broader market front, the S&P 500-tracking SPDR fund climbed around 0.7%, while the Invesco QQQ Trust, which follows the Nasdaq 100, gained about the same. The tape stayed flat after the U.S. Federal Trade Commission said it will appeal a judge’s dismissal of its antitrust suit seeking to force Meta to divest Instagram and WhatsApp. “Our position has not changed,” FTC
21 January 2026
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Intel stock jumps as earnings loom: why INTC shares are moving now

Intel stock jumps as earnings loom: why INTC shares are moving now

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 10:10 ET — Regular session Intel shares climbed about 7% Wednesday morning, extending gains from a solid January rally ahead of the chipmaker’s next quarterly earnings report. The stock was last seen up $3.42, trading at $51.98. Sentiment took a turn after two upgrades. First, HSBC’s Frank Lee eased back on his optimism about the server demand rebound fueled by “agentic AI”—AI that can plan and act on its own. At the same time, Seaport’s Jay Goldberg pointed to early promise in Intel’s next manufacturing phase. (MarketWatch) Intel is scheduled to report earnings after Thursday’s
21 January 2026
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Broadcom stock price steadies after 5% drop as Trump tariffs dominate the tape — what AVGO investors watch next

Broadcom stock price steadies after 5% drop as Trump tariffs dominate the tape — what AVGO investors watch next

New York, January 21, 2026, 09:34 EST — Regular session Broadcom Inc (AVGO) shares rose about 0.3% to $333.55 in early Wednesday trade, trying to steady after a rough prior session. The stock has traded between $333.32 and $335.70 so far on the day. (Investing.com) The move comes after Wall Street’s sharpest daily drop in about three months, when President Donald Trump revived tariff threats toward Europe tied to his push for U.S. control of Greenland. He said additional 10% import tariffs could start on Feb. 1 and rise to 25% from June 1 unless a deal is reached, according
21 January 2026
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Amazon stock slips as tariff price talk rattles shoppers — here’s what traders watch next

Amazon stock slips as tariff price talk rattles shoppers — here’s what traders watch next

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 09:42 ET — Regular session Amazon.com shares slipped 0.4% to $230.01 in early Wednesday trading, following a 3.4% drop to $231 on Tuesday. (StockAnalysis) The stock is caught up in the broader debate over tariffs and rising consumer prices. Amazon holds a large inventory of imported items — so if costs climb, shoppers could feel it immediately at checkout, potentially denting order volumes. That’s significant for a market already jittery. Traders are wrestling with whether this is just a brief shock or the kickoff of a period where policy news dictates daily swings. Amazon CEO
21 January 2026
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Nebius (NBIS) stock jumps 16% into weekend as AI trade whipsaws; earnings next week in focus

Nebius (NBIS) stock jumps 16% into weekend as AI trade whipsaws; earnings next week in focus

7 February 2026
Nebius shares jumped 16.6% to $86.10 on Friday, rebounding from a 10.3% drop Thursday. The company will report fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results before the market opens on Feb. 12. U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week after a delay from a government shutdown. Recent swings in Nebius stock followed volatility in AI-linked tech names after Alphabet’s spending update.
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