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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.

CoreWeave stock slides as class-action alert and Trump tariff talk jolt AI-linked shares

CoreWeave stock slides as class-action alert and Trump tariff talk jolt AI-linked shares

CoreWeave shares fell 5.9% to $95.22 Tuesday and slipped further to $94.54 after hours, as a shareholder lawsuit resurfaced over data center delays and revenue timing. The class action covers investors from March to December 2025, with a lead plaintiff deadline of March 13. Traders are watching for the company’s Feb. 18 earnings and updates on capacity. Broader markets also dropped after new U.S. tariffs on Europe.
21 January 2026
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JPMorgan share price slides after hours as Trump credit-card rate cap deadline rattles banks

JPMorgan share price slides after hours as Trump credit-card rate cap deadline rattles banks

JPMorgan shares fell 3.1% to $302.74 in after-hours trading Tuesday, following a drop during the regular session. Investors reacted to uncertainty over a proposed 10% cap on credit-card interest rates tied to a Jan. 20 deadline from the Trump administration. The S&P 500 Banks index lost 2.3% as broader markets also declined on renewed tariff threats. Bank executives warned the cap could restrict credit access for millions.
21 January 2026
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GE Vernova stock price holds near $685 after-hours as Japan wind delay puts turbine shift back in focus

GE Vernova stock price holds near $685 after-hours as Japan wind delay puts turbine shift back in focus

GE Vernova shares rose 0.5% to $684.86 in after-hours trading Tuesday, following a volatile session. Mitsui and partners delayed offshore construction at Japan’s Niigata wind project by a year after GE Vernova scrapped plans for larger turbines. Investors await GE Vernova’s Jan. 28 results for updates on orders and wind exposure. Broader U.S. markets fell sharply, with the S&P 500 down 2.06%.
21 January 2026
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Natural gas price posts biggest jump since 2022 as Arctic cold hits; UNG and EQT climb

Natural gas price posts biggest jump since 2022 as Arctic cold hits; UNG and EQT climb

U.S. natural gas futures jumped 25.9% Tuesday, closing at $3.907 per mmBtu after forecasts of Arctic air drove traders to cover shorts. Cash prices in New York spiked to $11.76 per mmBtu, while Waha in West Texas stayed negative due to pipeline constraints. The United States Natural Gas Fund surged nearly 20% after hours. The EIA will release its next inventory report Jan. 22.
20 January 2026
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Nvidia stock drops as China stalls H200 chip clearance, dragging AI chip names

Nvidia stock drops as China stalls H200 chip clearance, dragging AI chip names

Nvidia shares fell 4.3% Tuesday after Inventec said approval for selling Nvidia’s H200 AI chip in China is stalled by Beijing. Broadcom dropped 5.4%, Super Micro Computer slid 3.8%, and the iShares Semiconductor ETF lost 1.5%. Morgan Stanley cut its outlook for North American IT hardware, citing weak demand and rising costs. Wall Street posted its steepest daily decline in three months.
20 January 2026
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XRP price slips below $2 as tariff jitters and liquidations rattle crypto — what to watch next

XRP price slips below $2 as tariff jitters and liquidations rattle crypto — what to watch next

XRP fell about 5% Tuesday, dropping below $2 and trading near $1.89 amid a broader selloff triggered by new U.S. tariff threats. Wall Street posted its steepest single-day loss in three months, while bitcoin slid over 3%. Crypto liquidations reached $875 million in 24 hours, with XRP futures liquidations at $42.44 million, according to CoinGlass. The Cboe Volatility Index hit an eight-week high.
20 January 2026
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Silver price near record as Greenland tariff threat rattles markets; SLV and miners jump

Silver price near record as Greenland tariff threat rattles markets; SLV and miners jump

Silver touched $95.87 an ounce Tuesday before slipping 0.18% to $94.51 in late New York trade, near record highs after President Trump threatened tariffs on Greenland. The dollar index fell 0.52% as EU leaders prepared to discuss retaliatory tariffs. The iShares Silver Trust ETF closed up 5.39%. Pan American Silver forecast 2026 production of 25–27 million ounces.
20 January 2026
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Gold price hits new record above $4,700 as Trump tariff threat jolts markets

Gold price hits new record above $4,700 as Trump tariff threat jolts markets

Spot gold jumped nearly 2% to $4,757.33 an ounce Tuesday, after touching a record $4,765.93, as Trump’s tariff threats on Europe over Greenland rattled markets. The dollar index slid almost 1% to 98.5, while the VIX volatility index spiked to 20.69. U.S. gold futures closed up 3.7% at $4,765.80. Traders are now pricing in two Fed rate cuts starting mid-2026.
20 January 2026
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Netflix stock slides after earnings: NFLX drops on 2026 outlook as Warner Bros bid looms

Netflix stock slides after earnings: NFLX drops on 2026 outlook as Warner Bros bid looms

Netflix shares fell about 4% in after-hours trading after its 2026 revenue forecast missed Wall Street’s lower estimates, despite beating holiday quarter sales. The company’s $82.7 billion all-cash bid for Warner Bros Discovery drew investor scrutiny over financing and deal risks. Netflix closed regular trading at $87.26, down 0.84%. A Warner Bros shareholder vote on the deal is expected by April.
20 January 2026
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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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