Today: 14 March 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.

Nvidia stock falls as China blocks H200 AI chips despite U.S. export approval

Nvidia stock falls as China blocks H200 AI chips despite U.S. export approval

Nvidia shares fell 2.2% to $181.77 after reports that China blocked imports of its H200 AI chip, despite a recent U.S. export approval. Chinese officials warned domestic tech firms against buying the chips, while exemptions for research use are under discussion. The move drew criticism in Washington and rattled chip sector stocks. Investors are watching for further signals from Beijing and Nvidia’s Feb. 25 results.
14 January 2026
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Silver price breaks $90 and SLV jumps in New York: what silver-stock traders watch next

Silver price breaks $90 and SLV jumps in New York: what silver-stock traders watch next

Spot silver surged past $90 an ounce for the first time, jumping 5.6% to $91.80 by late morning in New York. iShares Silver Trust rose 5.4%, while Hecla Mining slipped 1.9%. Gold and copper also hit record highs as weaker U.S. inflation data fueled bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts. Treasury yields and the dollar fell after delayed retail and producer price data.
14 January 2026
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EQT slides as U.S. natural gas futures sink on LNG feedgas drop

EQT slides as U.S. natural gas futures sink on LNG feedgas drop

EQT shares fell about 3% to $50.03 Wednesday after U.S. natural gas futures slid 6.7% to $3.189/mmBtu, pressured by reduced LNG feedgas flows in Texas. Antero and Range also declined, while Coterra edged higher. Waha Hub cash prices in West Texas stayed below zero due to pipeline bottlenecks. Traders await Thursday’s U.S. storage report as colder weather is forecast next week.
14 January 2026
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Bitcoin price jumps near $97,000 as Senate crypto bill and Fed rate bets lift Coinbase, Strategy stocks

Bitcoin price jumps near $97,000 as Senate crypto bill and Fed rate bets lift Coinbase, Strategy stocks

Bitcoin rose 3.5% to $96,839 Wednesday, lifting U.S.-listed crypto stocks in New York trading. U.S. inflation data showed CPI up 0.3% in December and 2.7% year over year. Senators introduced draft legislation on crypto regulation as spot bitcoin ETFs saw $753.8 million in net inflows Tuesday. U.S. stocks dipped and Treasury yields slipped after retail sales and producer price data.
14 January 2026
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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

Spot gold hit a record $4,641.40 an ounce Wednesday, with silver also reaching a new high at $92.23, as traders bet on U.S. rate cuts after inflation data. The core Consumer Price Index rose 0.2% in December and 2.6% year-over-year. Retail sales and producer prices both rose more than expected. The Federal Reserve is expected to hold rates steady at its Jan. 27-28 meeting.
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

Lumentum Holdings shares fell 8.1% to $331.93 Wednesday, deepening losses for the Nasdaq-listed optical components maker. The stock swung from an intraday high of $363 to a low of $331.56. Other optics and data-center hardware stocks also declined, including Coherent, Ciena, Arista Networks, and Credo Technology. Lumentum will report fiscal Q2 earnings on Feb. 3 after the market closes.
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

KLA shares fell 1.7% to $1,417.18 in early afternoon trading Wednesday, tracking a broader decline in chip stocks. The drop came despite new analyst upgrades and price target hikes from Bernstein SocGen, TD Cowen, and Stifel. Peers Applied Materials and Lam Research also slipped. Investors are awaiting KLA’s Jan. 29 earnings and details on 2026 spending plans for advanced chip manufacturing.
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

Super Micro Computer shares fell 1.7% to $28.12 by early afternoon after Goldman Sachs initiated coverage with a “Sell” rating and a $26 price target, citing margin pressure and uncertain profitability. Analyst Katherine Murphy flagged that margins have halved to 9.5% and warned of further downside. Investors are awaiting February results for signs of margin stability. Competitors and rising costs are adding pressure.
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

Qualcomm shares fell 1.5% to $162.73 early Wednesday afternoon, extending a multi-day slide amid concerns over a shortage of high-end glass cloth used in advanced chip packaging. Trading volume reached about 3.4 million shares. Apple and Qualcomm are seeking new suppliers, but industry sources say more capacity may not arrive before late 2027. TSMC reports earnings early Thursday, with Qualcomm’s report due Feb. 4.
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

Spotify shares fell 2.5% to $521.28 after Bernstein and Wells Fargo cut their price targets, citing risks tied to AI-driven products and new offerings. The stock has slid since Jan. 8 as investors await Feb. 10 earnings for clarity on 2026 margins and pricing. Founder Daniel Ek stepped down as CEO Jan. 1, replaced by co-CEOs Alex Norström and Gustav Söderström.
14 January 2026
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Snowflake stock slides again after Barclays downgrade; traders eye next earnings date

Snowflake stock slides again after Barclays downgrade; traders eye next earnings date

Snowflake shares dropped 1.4% to $206.52 by midday Wednesday, extending losses after Barclays downgraded the stock and cut its price target to $250. The stock remains below its 200-day moving average after falling 5.1% Tuesday. Broader tech shares also declined, with the Invesco QQQ Trust down 1.6%. Trading volume in Snowflake was heavier than usual following the downgrade.
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Stock Market Today

  • Bitcoin Outperforms S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Gold Amid Iran War Uncertainty
    March 14, 2026, 11:17 AM EDT. Bitcoin has gained about 8% since the Iran war began on Feb. 28, outperforming the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and gold, which have dropped 3%, 2%, and 3%, respectively. ProShares' strategist Simeon Hyman highlighted bitcoin's diversification benefits amid geopolitical tensions. ProShares recently launched the CoinDesk 20 Crypto ETF, up nearly 5% since the conflict started but down 7% since its February debut. Despite recent gains, bitcoin remains over 40% below its October 2023 peak of $126,198. Main Management CEO Kim Arthur views bitcoin as in a crypto winter bottoming phase and favors a passive investment approach. Over five years, bitcoin has yielded approximately 15%, proving a challenging benchmark for other asset classes.
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