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.

JP Morgan stock slips after earnings as Apple Card reserve and softer deal fees linger

JP Morgan stock slips after earnings as Apple Card reserve and softer deal fees linger

New York, January 14, 2026, 10:40 EST — Regular session Shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co slipped Wednesday, continuing a mixed response to the bank’s quarterly results. Investors digested a sizable reserve linked to Apple Card and a drop in investment banking fees, offset somewhat by robust trading revenue. The stock dropped $2.40, roughly 0.8%, to $308.50. These moves carry…
14 January 2026
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Visa stock dips as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap gains a look in Congress

Visa stock dips as Trump’s 10% credit-card rate cap gains a look in Congress

New York, January 14, 2026, 10:29 EST — Regular session Visa Inc (V) shares dipped 0.3% to $326.85 in Wednesday’s morning session, following a sharper 4.5% drop the day before. Investors are digesting President Donald Trump’s plan to cap credit-card interest rates at 10%, along with JPMorgan execs flagging potential fallout across the sector. “Financials are getting hit by Trump’s…
14 January 2026
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Micron stock in focus as retail traders crowd memory names and BofA lifts target to $400

Micron stock in focus as retail traders crowd memory names and BofA lifts target to $400

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 10:28 (EST) — Regular session Micron Technology, Inc. shares dipped roughly 0.7% to $335.63 Wednesday morning, slipping back after an impressive rally earlier this year. The stock is under the spotlight after Reuters revealed retail traders ramped up bets on U.S. memory and data-storage chipmakers this January, anticipating an AI-driven supply crunch that will keep…
14 January 2026
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Palantir stock slips in early trade even after Citi’s “supercycle” upgrade

Palantir stock slips in early trade even after Citi’s “supercycle” upgrade

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 10:42 EST — Regular session Palantir Technologies shares edged down 0.3% to $178.37 early Wednesday, despite a new bullish note from Citigroup. Investors remained fixated on the upcoming earnings report. Timing is key. Palantir has turned into a heavily watched AI play, and its upcoming results will drop into a volatile environment for high-multiple software…
14 January 2026
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Google stock (GOOG) slips in early trade as Apple Gemini deal meets fresh legal heat

Google stock (GOOG) slips in early trade as Apple Gemini deal meets fresh legal heat

NEW YORK, Jan 14, 2026, 10:26 EST — Regular session Alphabet’s non-voting class C shares fell about 1.1% to $332.84 on Wednesday, after earlier touching $338.33. The class C stock carries no voting rights. (SEC) The dip comes after a sharp run that put “Google parent” back in the middle of the AI trade, and not everyone wants to chase…
14 January 2026
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Broadcom stock slides after report China told firms to drop VMware, other foreign cyber tools

Broadcom stock slides after report China told firms to drop VMware, other foreign cyber tools

New York, January 14, 2026, 10:37 EST — Regular session. Broadcom shares dropped 4.1% to $340.03 in early trading Wednesday following a Reuters report that Chinese regulators instructed local firms to halt use of cybersecurity software from about a dozen U.S. and Israeli companies, including VMware, which is owned by Broadcom. (Reuters) This shift is significant as Broadcom has increasingly…
14 January 2026
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Intel stock steadies after KeyBanc upgrade sparks AI-server demand debate

Intel stock steadies after KeyBanc upgrade sparks AI-server demand debate

New York, January 14, 2026, 10:28 AM EST — Regular session Intel shares climbed 1.4% to $47.94 on Wednesday, retreating slightly from an earlier surge but holding steady after a big jump the previous day. So far, the stock has fluctuated between $47.56 and $49.41 during the session. KeyBanc upgraded Intel to “overweight,” signaling the firm expects it to outperform…
14 January 2026
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Natural Gas Services Group stock is back on the analyst tape — what to watch for NGS next

Natural Gas Services Group stock is back on the analyst tape — what to watch for NGS next

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 10:22 ET — Regular session. Shares of Natural Gas Services Group edged up roughly 0.2% to $34.26 Wednesday morning, despite recent downgrades from analysts at Zacks and Raymond James over the last two days. The timing is key since the stock has hovered close to its one-year peak. The recent calls underline a common friction:…
14 January 2026
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Nvidia stock drops on China H200 curb — the next date AI investors are watching

Nvidia stock drops on China H200 curb — the next date AI investors are watching

New York, January 14, 2026, 10:21 EST — Regular session Nvidia shares dipped early Wednesday after Reuters reported that Chinese customs officials told agents this week the company’s H200 AI chips cannot enter China. The report added that local tech firms were advised to avoid purchasing the chips unless absolutely necessary—a move one insider called “basically a ban for now.”…
14 January 2026
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Bitcoin price today: BTC jumps 4% toward $97,000 as CPI steadies and crypto rules near a vote

Bitcoin price today: BTC jumps 4% toward $97,000 as CPI steadies and crypto rules near a vote

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 10:07 EST — Regular session Bitcoin climbed 4.4% to $96,384 in early U.S. trading Wednesday, retreating from an intraday peak around $96,729 after dipping to a low of $92,204. This shift is significant as bitcoin has started behaving like a high-beta risk asset once more. Since rates remain the key driver, even minor changes in…
14 January 2026
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Gold price hits record again — GLD climbs as Fed-cut bets and geopolitics stir demand

Gold price hits record again — GLD climbs as Fed-cut bets and geopolitics stir demand

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 10:05 EST — Regular session SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) edged up 0.5% to $423.69 in early New York trading Wednesday, tracking the latest rally in gold prices. This ETF aims to mirror the price of physical gold bullion, minus its fees. (SPDR Gold Shares (GLD)) Gold is carrying the weight today. Spot bullion climbed 1.1%…
14 January 2026
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Silver price today breaks $90 again, sending SLV stock up 5% as Fed cut bets build

Silver price today breaks $90 again, sending SLV stock up 5% as Fed cut bets build

New York, January 14, 2026, 10:05 EST — Regular session Shares of the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) jumped roughly 5% to $82.56 in early trade, following spot silver’s 5.7% surge to $91.87 an ounce, after hitting a new high of $92.23. “All roads are leading to gold and silver,” said Alex Ebkarian, chief operating officer at Allegiance Gold. (Reuters) The…
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Stock Market Today

  • London Stock Exchange Hosts Over 110 African Companies Raising $150 Billion
    February 2, 2026, 3:21 AM EST. The London Stock Exchange (LSE) is home to about 110 African companies, collectively raising over $150 billion in equity and debt since 2015. Ajayi Abi, LSE's Africa & Middle East Primary Markets lead, highlights the exchange's role in connecting African issuers with global capital. African firms listed on the LSE span sectors like financial services, natural resources, telecoms, and infrastructure, attracting strong investor interest. The LSE supports dual listings, enabling companies to maintain a local presence while reaching international investors. Abi underscores that while core listing requirements such as strong governance and transparent reporting remain standard, African companies approach listings with clear strategies and long-term ambitions.
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