Today: 3 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.

Qualcomm stock tumbles while chip ETFs rise — Apple modem fears return before CPI, earnings

Qualcomm stock tumbles while chip ETFs rise — Apple modem fears return before CPI, earnings

New York, January 12, 2026, 12:39 EST — Regular session QUALCOMM Incorporated shares slipped roughly 3.5% to $171.64 by midday Monday, hitting a low of $171.24 earlier. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq 100 tracker QQQ edged up 0.1%, and the iShares Semiconductor ETF rose 0.4%. The market mood has been mixed following threats from the Trump administration to indict Federal Reserve Chair…
12 January 2026
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Silver price hits record high, SLV jumps as Fed turmoil knocks the dollar

Silver price hits record high, SLV jumps as Fed turmoil knocks the dollar

New York, January 12, 2026, 12:36 EST — Regular session Shares of iShares Silver Trust, a top proxy for silver prices, surged roughly 7.6% Monday as the metal hit fresh highs. Silver rallied as investors turned to precious metals amid growing doubts over the U.S. Federal Reserve’s independence. Michael Haigh, global head of commodities research at Societe Generale, noted, “Elevated…
12 January 2026
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Gold price breaks $4,600 record; GLD ETF and gold stocks jump on Powell probe

Gold price breaks $4,600 record; GLD ETF and gold stocks jump on Powell probe

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 12:35 (EST) — Regular session SPDR Gold Shares climbed 2.4% on Monday, buoyed by gold prices soaring past $4,600 an ounce—a new record. That jump sparked renewed interest in gold-backed assets. The ETF, which mirrors bullion and trades like a stock, last changed hands at $424.45. (Financial Times) This move matters because it’s no longer…
12 January 2026
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Bakkt stock jumps as BKKT strikes DTR stablecoin deal, sets Jan. 22 rebrand and March Investor Day

Bakkt stock jumps as BKKT strikes DTR stablecoin deal, sets Jan. 22 rebrand and March Investor Day

New York, January 12, 2026, 12:33 PM EST — Regular session underway. Bakkt Holdings shares jumped 13.5% to $18.48 in midday trading Monday following the announcement that it will acquire stablecoin payments infrastructure provider Distributed Technologies Research (DTR). (Nasdaq) The announcement comes as Bakkt pushes to prove it can convert crypto infrastructure into more reliable revenue streams. Stablecoins — crypto…
12 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: Index slips as Trump’s 10% credit-card cap hits banks, Powell subpoena clouds the Fed

Dow Jones today: Index slips as Trump’s 10% credit-card cap hits banks, Powell subpoena clouds the Fed

NEW YORK, January 12, 2026, 12:34 EST — Regular session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped roughly 100 points, or 0.2%, near midday. The S&P 500 held steady, and the Nasdaq edged up slightly. (Investing) Sentiment turned as new political pressure mounted on the Federal Reserve—something traders usually overlook until it becomes unavoidable. Fed Chair Jerome Powell is now grappling…
12 January 2026
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Spotify stock slips as Wall Street digests Fed pressure — CPI and earnings ahead for SPOT

Spotify stock slips as Wall Street digests Fed pressure — CPI and earnings ahead for SPOT

NEW YORK, Jan 12, 2026, 12:27 EST — Regular session underway. Shares of Spotify Technology S.A. slipped 1.2% to $532.97 by midday Monday, lagging behind a mostly steady market. The S&P 500-tracking SPY ETF edged up 0.1%, while the Nasdaq 100-tracking QQQ ETF gained 0.2%. The shift unfolded as investors digested fresh political pressure on the Federal Reserve alongside a…
12 January 2026
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Coinbase stock rises as Senate crypto bill fight puts stablecoin rewards back in play

Coinbase stock rises as Senate crypto bill fight puts stablecoin rewards back in play

New York, January 12, 2026, 12:22 EST — Regular session Shares of Coinbase Global Inc rose Monday following a Bloomberg Law report that the crypto exchange is pressing U.S. lawmakers to keep the “rewards” it pays to stablecoin holders. The company might withdraw support for a key market-structure bill if the proposed restrictions become too strict. (Bloomberg Law) The timing…
12 January 2026
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Western Digital stock climbs even as Wall Street wobbles — what to know now

Western Digital stock climbs even as Wall Street wobbles — what to know now

New York, January 12, 2026, 12:22 EST — Regular session Shares of Western Digital (WDC.O) climbed 2.1% to $204.76 by midday Monday, bouncing around between $193.35 and $206.37 during a choppy session. The rise occurred as U.S. stocks dipped amid renewed political pressure on the Federal Reserve, casting doubt on the central bank’s independence. Financial stocks also took a hit…
12 January 2026
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Boeing stock ticks up as investors brace for Tuesday’s delivery report after Airbus update

Boeing stock ticks up as investors brace for Tuesday’s delivery report after Airbus update

New York, January 12, 2026, 12:16 EST — Market open for the regular session. Boeing shares climbed Monday, building on recent momentum ahead of the company’s annual orders-and-deliveries report set for Tuesday. By midday in New York, the stock had gained roughly 1.4%, trading at $237.72. The delivery tally is key since Boeing typically receives payment upon handing over jets…
12 January 2026
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Chevron stock edges up as U.S. flags Venezuela sanctions move; oil prices keep investors cautious

Chevron stock edges up as U.S. flags Venezuela sanctions move; oil prices keep investors cautious

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 12:04 (EST) — Regular session underway. Chevron (CVX.N) shares ticked up 0.4% to $162.69 in midday trading Monday, following comments from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that additional sanctions on Venezuela could be eased “as soon as next week” to boost oil exports. “We’re de-sanctioning the oil that’s going to be sold,” Bessent said. (Reuters)…
12 January 2026
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Lumentum stock drops 5% in late morning trade as AI optics bets cool ahead of earnings

Lumentum stock drops 5% in late morning trade as AI optics bets cool ahead of earnings

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 11:53 AM ET — Regular session Lumentum Holdings shares dropped 5.4% to $332.28 in late-morning trading Monday, lagging behind a mostly flat U.S. market. The stock slipped $19.14 from its previous close and earlier dipped as low as $323.24. This move is significant since Lumentum has become a swift, occasionally volatile stand-in for AI data…
12 January 2026
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Walmart stock jumps on Google Gemini checkout, Wing drones and Nasdaq-100 countdown

Walmart stock jumps on Google Gemini checkout, Wing drones and Nasdaq-100 countdown

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 11:16 EST — Regular session Walmart shares jumped 3.3% to $118.36 by late morning Monday, beating a mostly flat market. Investors reacted to new news highlighting AI-powered shopping and quicker delivery options. Walmart’s selling point is speed and stickiness. The retailer wants shoppers to stay within its checkout system, even if they find products elsewhere,…
12 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Jardine Cycle & Carriage CEO Departure Prompts Governance Scrutiny Amid Stagnant Growth
    February 3, 2026, 1:27 PM EST. Jardine Cycle & Carriage Limited announced that CEO Benjamin Birks will step down at its April 2026 AGM after six years leading the company. The transition highlights governance continuity and succession planning for investors, though the long lead time and experienced board limit immediate disruption. Jardine Cycle & Carriage operates as a diversified Southeast Asia-focused industrial group, facing flat to slightly weaker revenue and lower net income recently. Near-term growth remains constrained, with performance dependent on execution, capital allocation, and balancing dividends with earnings. Shares currently trade about 48% above some fair value estimates, suggesting downside risks amid governance concerns. The upcoming leadership change adds complexity to Jardine's investment narrative, emphasizing that governance challenges may weigh heavily alongside earnings resilience and margin pressures.
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