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.

3.5 million hit by University of Phoenix data breach as school rolls out “credit for prior learning” push

3.5 million hit by University of Phoenix data breach as school rolls out “credit for prior learning” push

The University of Phoenix is notifying 3.5 million people after attackers exploited an Oracle E-Business Suite flaw to steal sensitive personal and financial data, Fox News reported. Security researchers link the breach to the Clop ransomware gang. The incident, detected in November 2025, exposed Social Security and bank account numbers. The breach affected students, alumni, staff, and external partners.
5 January 2026
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GOOG stock edges up after Samsung targets 800 million Gemini-powered “Galaxy AI” devices in 2026

GOOG stock edges up after Samsung targets 800 million Gemini-powered “Galaxy AI” devices in 2026

Alphabet’s non-voting Class C shares rose 0.7% to $317.32 in after-hours trading Monday after Samsung said it plans to double Galaxy AI devices to 800 million this year, using Google’s Gemini model. Samsung cited plans to expand AI across all products, while investors await Alphabet’s next earnings expected Feb. 3 and U.S. jobs data on Jan. 9.
5 January 2026
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XRP price today jumps 11% as Ripple-linked token leads crypto rebound — what traders watch next

XRP price today jumps 11% as Ripple-linked token leads crypto rebound — what traders watch next

XRP surged 11% to $2.32 in late U.S. trading Monday, outpacing bitcoin and ether, according to CoinMarketCap. Trading volume for XRP neared $5.8 billion as it ranged between $2.08 and $2.34. Investors are watching the $2 level and the Federal Reserve’s January 27-28 meeting for direction. XRP investment products saw $3.7 billion in inflows last year, CoinShares reported.
5 January 2026
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Bitcoin price jumps above $94,000 as Coinbase stock rallies; payrolls report is next test

Bitcoin price jumps above $94,000 as Coinbase stock rallies; payrolls report is next test

Bitcoin surged 3.3% to $94,191 late Monday after the U.S. said it struck Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro. U.S. stocks closed higher, with the Dow at a record and crypto-linked shares rallying. Coinbase gained 7.8% after a Goldman Sachs upgrade. Traders await Friday’s U.S. jobs report and the Fed’s Jan. 27-28 meeting.
5 January 2026
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Silver price stock SLV jumps 5% as Venezuela strikes lift bullion; payrolls next

Silver price stock SLV jumps 5% as Venezuela strikes lift bullion; payrolls next

iShares Silver Trust (SLV) jumped 5.1% to $69.08 Monday, tracking a 5.2% surge in spot silver after U.S. strikes in Venezuela boosted safe-haven demand. SLV traded as high as $70.60, with over 100 million shares exchanged. Silver rose 147% in 2025 amid supply deficits and its U.S. critical mineral status. Traders await Friday’s U.S. jobs report for the next market move.
5 January 2026
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Chevron stock jumps 5% after Venezuela upheaval puts CVX in focus for 2026

Chevron stock jumps 5% after Venezuela upheaval puts CVX in focus for 2026

Chevron shares jumped 5.2% to $163.85 in after-hours trading Monday after U.S. forces seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Washington signaled it would take control of Venezuela. Chevron, the only U.S. oil major still operating in the country, has halted exports amid a U.S. blockade. Oil prices rose. Traders await Chevron’s Jan. 30 earnings call for guidance.
5 January 2026
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Palantir stock jumps nearly 4% after early-year swoon as traders eye jobs report, earnings

Palantir stock jumps nearly 4% after early-year swoon as traders eye jobs report, earnings

Palantir Technologies shares rose 3.7% to $174.04 Monday, recovering from a 5.6% drop Friday after a company officer filed to sell up to 12,000 shares. The stock traded between $166.35 and $181.35 during the session and was little changed after hours. Investors are watching Friday’s U.S. jobs report and Palantir’s next earnings, expected in early February.
5 January 2026
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AMD stock slips after the bell ahead of Lisa Su’s CES keynote — what investors are watching

AMD stock slips after the bell ahead of Lisa Su’s CES keynote — what investors are watching

AMD shares fell 1.1% to $221.08 in after-hours trading Monday, ahead of CEO Lisa Su’s CES keynote at 9:30 p.m. ET. Nvidia slipped 0.4% while Intel was little changed. Investors are watching for concrete product timelines in AI PCs and data-center accelerators. AMD’s stock remains about 17% below its 52-week high, despite a 71% gain over the past year.
5 January 2026
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Broadcom stock drops as chip ETFs rise; traders parse CES AI cues and Friday jobs report

Broadcom stock drops as chip ETFs rise; traders parse CES AI cues and Friday jobs report

Broadcom shares fell 2% to $340.71 Monday, underperforming chip ETFs that closed higher. The stock swung from an early high near $355 to a low around $336. Investors watched CES headlines and weak U.S. factory data for signals on AI demand and rates. Broadcom’s next earnings are due in early March; the U.S. jobs report arrives Friday.
5 January 2026
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KLA Corporation stock jumps 6% as chip-equipment rally builds ahead of Nvidia CES keynote

KLA Corporation stock jumps 6% as chip-equipment rally builds ahead of Nvidia CES keynote

KLA Corp shares jumped 6.4% to $1,356 Monday, nearing a record close as chip-equipment stocks rallied ahead of CES and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s keynote. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose about 1%. Foxconn reported record Q4 revenue, citing AI demand. KLA last forecast Q2 revenue of about $3.225 billion and warned of risks from U.S. export rules affecting China sales.
5 January 2026
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Chevron stock jumps 5% on Venezuela shake-up; what investors are watching next

Chevron stock jumps 5% on Venezuela shake-up; what investors are watching next

Chevron shares jumped 5.5% to $164.52 after U.S. officials signaled support for American oil firms aiding Venezuela’s industry. The stock move followed weekend policy headlines and plans for meetings between the Trump administration and oil executives. Chevron, the only U.S. major still operating in Venezuela under a waiver, exports about 150,000 barrels per day to the Gulf Coast. The company reports earnings January 30.
5 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
U.S. oil stocks surged Friday as crude prices rose on renewed Middle East tensions. Exxon Mobil gained 2.0%, ConocoPhillips 2.5%, and Occidental Petroleum 2.7%. Refiners rallied after a national union deal eased strike risk, though BP’s Whiting plant faces a local dispute. Brent settled at $68.05 a barrel, up 0.74%.
Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

7 February 2026
Spot silver surged 8.6% to $77.33 an ounce Friday after dropping below $65, but still lost over 8.7% for the week. CME Group raised margin requirements for COMEX silver futures to 18% from 15%, effective after Feb. 6. China’s UBS SDIC Silver Futures Fund hit its 10% down limit for a fifth session. Traders await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
Gold price near $5,000: China keeps buying as CME margin hikes raise the stakes

Gold price near $5,000: China keeps buying as CME margin hikes raise the stakes

7 February 2026
China’s central bank raised gold reserves for a 15th month in January, reaching 74.19 million ounces worth $369.58 billion. Gold prices swung sharply, hitting a record near $5,600 before dropping to $4,403.24. CME Group hiked COMEX gold futures margins to 9% after recent volatility. U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week after a delay.
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