Today: 2 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.

Gold price today: record above $4,600 lifts GLD stock as Fed cut bets grow

Gold price today: record above $4,600 lifts GLD stock as Fed cut bets grow

NEW YORK, Jan 14, 2026, 13:46 EST — Session ongoing. Gold prices surged to a new high on Wednesday as safe-haven buying pushed gold-linked stocks higher amid growing bets on U.S. rate cuts. Spot gold climbed to $4,641.40 an ounce, last gaining 0.7% at $4,619.73 by 11:08 a.m. ET. Spot silver also hit a fresh record, reaching $92.23, and was…
14 January 2026
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Wells Fargo stock slides 5% after earnings miss and light 2026 interest-income outlook

Wells Fargo stock slides 5% after earnings miss and light 2026 interest-income outlook

NEW YORK, Jan 14, 2026, 14:02 EST — Regular session Wells Fargo (WFC) shares dropped 5.1% to $88.81 in Wednesday afternoon trading. The bank missed profit estimates for the quarter and projected 2026 net interest income below Wall Street forecasts. (Reuters) The decline signals a warning for U.S. financials just as earnings season kicks off, with investors gauging how much…
14 January 2026
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Dow slides again as bank earnings and China tech curbs hit Wall Street

Dow slides again as bank earnings and China tech curbs hit Wall Street

NEW YORK, Jan 14, 2026, 13:41 EST — Market open for regular trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped again Wednesday, pressured by a retreat in bank stocks and fresh selling in tech shares. By afternoon, the Dow had dropped 0.60% to 48,894.60. The S&P 500 declined 1.09%, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 1.60%. (Reuters) The pullback follows closely on…
14 January 2026
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MercadoLibre stock slips after AI layoff report — what MELI investors watch next

MercadoLibre stock slips after AI layoff report — what MELI investors watch next

New York, January 14, 2026, 13:27 EST — Regular session underway Shares of MercadoLibre Inc dipped roughly 1.3% on Wednesday following a report from Brazilian paper Folha de S. Paulo. The report said the company cut 119 jobs, with 38 layoffs in Brazil, linked to ramping up its artificial intelligence efforts. The Nasdaq-listed stock slipped to $2,045.63, down 1.3%. (Longbridge…
14 January 2026
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Lumentum stock slides 8% in afternoon trade as tech pulls back; Feb. 3 earnings ahead

Lumentum stock slides 8% in afternoon trade as tech pulls back; Feb. 3 earnings ahead

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 13:47 (ET) — Regular session Lumentum Holdings Inc (LITE.O) shares dropped 8.1% to $331.93 Wednesday afternoon, deepening the pullback for the Nasdaq-listed optical components maker. The stock reached an intraday peak of $363 before sliding to a low of $331.56, starting the day at $354.15. The slide came amid a broader retreat in tech and…
14 January 2026
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KLA stock slips despite fresh Wall Street upgrades — here’s what’s driving KLAC now

KLA stock slips despite fresh Wall Street upgrades — here’s what’s driving KLAC now

New York, January 14, 2026, 13:36 EST — Regular session KLA Corp shares dipped Wednesday despite a string of positive analyst notes, as investors stepped away from semiconductor equipment stocks during a weaker session. The stock fell 1.7% to $1,417.18 in early afternoon trading. Timing is key. KLA has turned into a popular pick for those betting on increased spending…
14 January 2026
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Western Digital stock dips as retail traders crowd WDC ahead of earnings date

Western Digital stock dips as retail traders crowd WDC ahead of earnings date

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 13:28 EST — Regular session Western Digital (WDC.O) shares edged down on Wednesday as U.S. stocks slid after a fresh round of bank earnings and a pullback in big tech. (AP News) The storage maker’s stock was down 0.4% at $213.14, after earlier swinging between $210.31 and $218.27. Still, the stock has been on retail…
14 January 2026
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SMCI stock slides again as Goldman’s ‘sell’ call puts Super Micro margins back under the microscope

SMCI stock slides again as Goldman’s ‘sell’ call puts Super Micro margins back under the microscope

New York, January 14, 2026, 13:21 ET — Regular session Shares of Super Micro Computer dropped 1.7% Wednesday, continuing their slide after Goldman Sachs initiated coverage with a “Sell” rating on the AI server specialist. By 1:21 p.m. ET, the stock was down 48 cents, trading at $28.12, having hit a low of $27.77 earlier. The call comes at a…
14 January 2026
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T-Mobile stock rebounds after $2 billion bond sale; Barclays sticks with Buy call

T-Mobile stock rebounds after $2 billion bond sale; Barclays sticks with Buy call

NEW YORK, Jan 14, 2026, 13:21 EST — Regular session. T-Mobile US (TMUS.O) shares climbed 0.7% to $190.94 on Wednesday, recovering slightly from earlier losses this week as investors digested a new debt deal and braced for upcoming telecom earnings. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) dropped roughly 0.9% during the same period, while Verizon rallied 1.7% and AT&T rose…
14 January 2026
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Intuit stock tumbles 7% as software selloff deepens; new $2.2 billion credit line in focus

Intuit stock tumbles 7% as software selloff deepens; new $2.2 billion credit line in focus

New York, January 14, 2026, 13:28 (ET) — Regular session Intuit Inc (INTU.O) shares dropped 7.4% on Wednesday, deepening the retreat in U.S. software stocks. By 1:13 p.m. ET, the stock traded at $560.27, down 7.4%. The decline comes as the company behind TurboTax and QuickBooks enters peak tax season, a period known for rapid volume shifts and keen investor…
14 January 2026
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Qualcomm stock falls again as “glass cloth” supply report rattles chip names ahead of earnings

Qualcomm stock falls again as “glass cloth” supply report rattles chip names ahead of earnings

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 13:22 EST — Regular session QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM.O) slipped 1.5%, hitting $162.73 early Wednesday afternoon, which also marked its session low. Trading volume reached roughly 3.4 million shares. (MacRumors) The slide is significant, but it’s not about demand this time. The concern now centers on supply — a niche, critical component that could choke production…
14 January 2026
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Spotify stock slides after Bernstein slashes target to $650 as AI push hits valuation nerves

Spotify stock slides after Bernstein slashes target to $650 as AI push hits valuation nerves

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 12:57 EST — Regular session Shares of Spotify Technology S.A. dropped 2.5% to $521.28 in early afternoon trading Wednesday, deepening a recent slide after Bernstein lowered its price target for the music-streaming giant. The Invesco QQQ Trust, an ETF tracking the Nasdaq-100, slipped roughly 1.7%. Spotify’s new leadership is pushing the idea that artificial intelligence…
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Stock Market Today

  • Wheat Prices Fall as Strong Dollar Pressures Markets Ahead of Weekend
    February 2, 2026, 12:16 AM EST. Wheat futures declined on Friday, pressured by a stronger U.S. dollar index which rose by $0.893. Chicago Soft Red Winter (SRW) wheat lost between 3 to 4¼ cents, though March contracts posted a weekly gain of 8½ cents. Kansas City Hard Red Winter (HRW) futures dropped 2 to 3 cents despite March contracts holding a 4-cent weekly rise. Minneapolis spring wheat also fell 3 to 4 cents, closing the week up 3¼ cents for March. Managed money traders reduced short positions notably in Chicago and Kansas City wheat futures, indicating some covering activity. Export sales remain robust at 21.595 million metric tons, 18% ahead year-over-year and close to USDA forecasts. Market watchers remain attentive to currency impact and export trends shaping cereal grain prices.
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