Today: 8 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.

Alphabet (GOOG) stock rises as Cantor turns bullish and Google’s Wiz deal clock ticks

Alphabet (GOOG) stock rises as Cantor turns bullish and Google’s Wiz deal clock ticks

Alphabet Class C shares rose 1.2% to $330.07 Friday after Cantor Fitzgerald upgraded the stock and raised its price target to $370. EU regulators set Feb. 10 as the decision date for Alphabet’s $32 billion Wiz acquisition. Alphabet will report fourth-quarter and full-year results on Feb. 4. Google and Character.AI settled a Florida lawsuit over chatbot-related suicide; terms were not disclosed.
9 January 2026
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Sandisk stock rebounds on soft US jobs report; what’s driving SNDK now

Sandisk stock rebounds on soft US jobs report; what’s driving SNDK now

Sandisk shares rose 7% to $357.90 in early New York trading Friday, rebounding after a 5.4% drop the previous session. The move followed softer U.S. payrolls data and renewed risk appetite. Investors are watching for Tuesday’s CPI report, a Supreme Court tariff ruling, and Sandisk’s Jan. 29 earnings. Western Digital, Seagate, and Micron also gained.
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EQT stock drifts as U.S. natural gas prices slide again, with storage and weather in play

EQT stock drifts as U.S. natural gas prices slide again, with storage and weather in play

EQT shares edged down 0.2% to $52.12 Friday after a sharp 4.2% drop the previous session. U.S. natural gas futures slipped 2% to $3.33/mmBtu as mild weather forecasts weighed on heating demand. Government data showed a storage draw of 119 bcf, keeping inventories 1% above the five-year average. Output remains near record highs, with traders watching for updated weather models.
9 January 2026
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Nvidia stock dips after Reuters report on China H200 pay-upfront terms

Nvidia stock dips after Reuters report on China H200 pay-upfront terms

Nvidia shares fell 0.2% to $184.61 after Reuters reported the company now requires full upfront payment from Chinese buyers for H200 GPUs, with no cancellations or refunds allowed. Chinese firms have ordered over 2 million units, far exceeding Nvidia’s inventory. President Trump previously said H200 shipments to China would carry a 25% fee. Nvidia reports fiscal Q4 results on Feb. 25.
9 January 2026
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Silver price snaps back, lifting SLV stock after U.S. jobs data; CPI is next test

Silver price snaps back, lifting SLV stock after U.S. jobs data; CPI is next test

iShares Silver Trust surged 3.2% to $71.94 Friday morning in New York as spot silver gained 1.4% to $77.97 per ounce, rebounding after recent volatility. U.S. payrolls rose by 50,000 in December, missing forecasts, while the unemployment rate slipped to 4.4%. Traders are watching for the U.S. CPI release on Jan. 13 and the Fed’s late January meeting.
9 January 2026
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Bitcoin price today: BTC steadies near $90,000 as Coinbase, Strategy stocks slide on Fed-rate rethink

Bitcoin price today: BTC steadies near $90,000 as Coinbase, Strategy stocks slide on Fed-rate rethink

Bitcoin hovered near $90,000 early Friday as U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs posted $398.8 million in net outflows for a second straight session. Coinbase shares fell 2.7%, while Strategy dropped 4.9%. U.S. employers added 50,000 jobs in December, keeping unemployment at 4.4%. Markets now see a 95.4% chance the Fed will hold rates steady at its Jan. 28 meeting.
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Barrick Mining stock price ticks up as gold steadies; U.S. jobs data and Feb. 5 results loom

Barrick Mining stock price ticks up as gold steadies; U.S. jobs data and Feb. 5 results loom

Barrick Mining shares rose 0.7% to $47.78 by 10:06 a.m. EST Friday as gold prices hovered near record highs. U.S. nonfarm payrolls increased by 50,000 in December, below forecasts, keeping attention on rates and the dollar. Barrick will report full-year and Q4 results on Feb. 5. Gold-backed ETFs saw $89 billion in inflows in 2025, lifting holdings to a record 4,025 tonnes.
9 January 2026
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Vistra stock jumps as Meta signs 20-year nuclear power deal for AI data centers

Vistra stock jumps as Meta signs 20-year nuclear power deal for AI data centers

Vistra shares jumped 14.4% to $172.26 after Meta announced 20-year deals to buy power from three Vistra nuclear plants for its U.S. data centers. The agreements cover over 2,600 megawatts from plants in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Meta did not disclose financial terms. Traders are watching for regulatory approvals and details on plant upgrades.
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Meta stock ticks up as nuclear power deals aim to fuel AI data centers

Meta stock ticks up as nuclear power deals aim to fuel AI data centers

Meta shares rose 0.1% after announcing three nuclear power deals to supply its AI data centers. Vistra jumped 14.6% and Oklo gained 15.8% on news of long-term contracts and Meta’s funding for new reactors. The agreements could support up to 6.6 GW of clean energy by 2035. Investors are watching permitting timelines and Meta’s next earnings for capex details.
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Palantir stock drifts in early trade as tariff ruling looms and rate bets shift (PLTR)

Palantir stock drifts in early trade as tariff ruling looms and rate bets shift (PLTR)

Palantir shares slipped 0.2% to $176.54 early Friday, following a 2.68% drop Thursday. Investors weighed weaker U.S. payroll data and an expected Supreme Court ruling on Trump-era tariffs. The stock has traded more like a tech high-flyer than a defense name, with volatility tied to interest rate and policy shifts. Palantir’s next earnings report is tentatively listed for Feb. 2, according to Wall Street Horizon.
9 January 2026
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Amazon stock dips as Amazon Pharmacy adds Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill, with $25 insured pricing

Amazon stock dips as Amazon Pharmacy adds Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill, with $25 insured pricing

Amazon Pharmacy began offering Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill nationwide, with insured customers paying as little as $25 per month and uninsured starting at $149. The oral weight-loss drug, approved by U.S. regulators in December, is available for delivery in all 50 states. Amazon shares fell 0.7% to $244.58 in early trading. Broader markets were little changed.
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Nvidia stock slips on China H200 uncertainty — here’s what traders watch next

Nvidia stock slips on China H200 uncertainty — here’s what traders watch next

Nvidia shares fell 0.3% to $184.54 early Friday after reports of tougher terms and a temporary pause on H200 AI chip orders to China. Chinese customers must now pay in full upfront with no cancellations or refunds, sources told Reuters. Beijing has asked some firms to halt H200 orders and may require domestic AI chip purchases. Investors also digested weak U.S. jobs data and shifting rate expectations.
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Tesla stock rises as Nvidia CES robotaxi deals put autonomy race back in focus

Tesla stock rises as Nvidia CES robotaxi deals put autonomy race back in focus

Tesla shares rose about 1% to $435.80 Friday morning, outperforming the Nasdaq-tracking ETF after CES announcements highlighted new self-driving partnerships and Nvidia’s expanded automotive AI platform. Investors are focused on Tesla’s January 28 earnings for updates on autonomy progress and robotaxi timelines.
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Apple stock today: AAPL slips as Apple Card shifts to JPMorgan with earnings in view

Apple stock today: AAPL slips as Apple Card shifts to JPMorgan with earnings in view

Apple shares fell 0.5% to $259.04 early Friday after Apple and JPMorgan Chase announced Chase will take over as Apple Card issuer in a transition expected to last about 24 months. JPMorgan expects a $2.2 billion provision for credit losses tied to the deal. Investors await Apple’s Jan. 29 results for signals on holiday demand and services growth.
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P&G stock rises after Crest toothpaste label deal in Texas puts PG back in focus

P&G stock rises after Crest toothpaste label deal in Texas puts PG back in focus

Procter & Gamble shares rose 2.5% to $141.53 after agreeing with Texas officials to change Crest children’s toothpaste packaging to clarify dosing. The rollout began Jan. 1, with P&G required to comply for five years. Piper Sandler started coverage at Neutral with a $150 target; TD Cowen cut its target to $150. Investors await Friday’s U.S. jobs report and P&G’s earnings on Jan. 22.
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Hongkong Land (SGX:H78) slides 4% despite fresh buyback as March results loom

Hongkong Land (SGX:H78) slides 4% despite fresh buyback as March results loom

8 February 2026
Hongkong Land shares fell 4.2% to $8.18 Friday, reversing earlier gains after hitting a decade high of $9.12 on Feb. 4. The company disclosed repurchases of 170,000 shares for cancellation at average prices above Friday’s close. Investors await March 5 annual results and details on an expanded $650 million buyback program. Trading volume stayed high.
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