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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.

Natural gas price stock UNG slides as Henry Hub futures tumble 5% on warm U.S. outlook

Natural gas price stock UNG slides as Henry Hub futures tumble 5% on warm U.S. outlook

Shares of the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) dropped 4.1% to $11.57 Monday as U.S. natural gas futures slid 5.5% to $3.419 per mmBtu on warmer weather forecasts. Leveraged gas ETFs swung sharply, with BOIL down 11.5% and KOLD up 11.8%. Traders are watching Thursday’s U.S. storage report and mid-January weather updates.
5 January 2026
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D-Wave Quantum stock jumps nearly 10% as options bets build ahead of CES 2026

D-Wave Quantum stock jumps nearly 10% as options bets build ahead of CES 2026

D-Wave Quantum shares jumped nearly 10% to around $30.91 Monday amid a surge in large call-option trades flagged by Benzinga. The rally comes ahead of D-Wave’s CES Foundry appearance Jan. 7–8, where investors are watching for new customer or partnership announcements. QBTS traded between $27.79 and $31.20, with about 31 million shares changing hands by mid-afternoon. Other U.S.-listed quantum stocks also rose.
5 January 2026
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XRP price today: Ripple-linked token jumps above $2.20 as crypto stocks rise, CoinShares flags inflow surge

XRP price today: Ripple-linked token jumps above $2.20 as crypto stocks rise, CoinShares flags inflow surge

XRP climbed about 7% to $2.23 Monday, trading between $2.07 and $2.23 in the past 24 hours, with $4.1 billion in volume and a market value near $135 billion, CoinMarketCap said. CoinShares reported $3.7 billion in 2025 inflows to XRP-linked investment products, a 500% jump from the previous year. Bitcoin rose 3% near $94,000, ether gained 2% to $3,200. Coinbase shares advanced 7.4% in regular U.S. trading.
5 January 2026
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Bitcoin price jumps near $94,000 as Coinbase stock surges on Goldman upgrade, Strategy buys more BTC

Bitcoin price jumps near $94,000 as Coinbase stock surges on Goldman upgrade, Strategy buys more BTC

Bitcoin climbed 3.3% to $94,161 in New York afternoon trading Monday, with Coinbase jumping 7.6% after a Goldman Sachs upgrade. Strategy disclosed buying 1,283 bitcoin for $116 million in an SEC filing. Crypto stocks and tokens tracked the move higher as traders watched fallout from the U.S. capture of Venezuela’s president and awaited U.S. jobs data due Friday.
5 January 2026
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Silver price stock SLV climbs nearly 6% as Venezuela strikes lift safe-haven demand

Silver price stock SLV climbs nearly 6% as Venezuela strikes lift safe-haven demand

Shares of iShares Silver Trust (SLV) jumped 5.7% to $69.49 and spot silver rose 6% to $76.99 an ounce Monday after U.S. strikes in Venezuela spurred safe-haven demand. Traders are watching upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data for signals on interest rates. Silver hit an all-time high of $83.62 recently. The U.S. employment report is due Friday.
5 January 2026
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Gold price jumps on Venezuela strikes, lifting GLD and gold miners in New York trade

Gold price jumps on Venezuela strikes, lifting GLD and gold miners in New York trade

Spot gold jumped 2.7% to $4,447.05 an ounce after U.S. strikes in Venezuela triggered safe-haven demand. The SPDR Gold Shares ETF rose 2.6% and the VanEck Gold Miners ETF gained 4.6% in New York trading. Miners Newmont and Agnico Eagle advanced 2.4% and 4.5%, respectively. Investors are watching Friday’s U.S. jobs report for signals on Federal Reserve policy.
5 January 2026
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Chevron stock jumps on Trump Venezuela oil move; traders eye sanctions and Jan. 30 earnings

Chevron stock jumps on Trump Venezuela oil move; traders eye sanctions and Jan. 30 earnings

Chevron shares jumped 5.7% to $164.78 after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, fueling bets on renewed access to Venezuela’s oil. Chevron, the only U.S. major still operating there under a waiver, exported up to 150,000 barrels per day to the U.S. Gulf Coast late last year. ConocoPhillips and Exxon Mobil also gained. Brent crude rose 1.58% to $61.71 a barrel.
5 January 2026
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Ondas Holdings stock rises on Jan. 16 investor day plan, SEC resale filing sharpens focus on 2026 outlook

Ondas Holdings stock rises on Jan. 16 investor day plan, SEC resale filing sharpens focus on 2026 outlook

Ondas Holdings shares rose 6.5% to $11.74 Monday after the company set a Jan. 16 investor day focused on its autonomous systems unit and 2026 outlook. A new SEC filing registered 2.39 million shares for resale by holders tied to a prior subsidiary securities exchange. The stock traded between $11.01 and $11.81, with about 71 million shares changing hands by early afternoon.
5 January 2026
AST SpaceMobile stock pops on AT&T beta satellite-to-phone plan — what investors watch next

AST SpaceMobile stock pops on AT&T beta satellite-to-phone plan — what investors watch next

AST SpaceMobile shares rose 5.3% to $87.92 after AT&T announced a beta direct-to-device satellite service using AST’s network in the first half of 2026. BlueBird 7, the next satellite, has arrived in Florida for launch integration. AT&T has set up four ground gateways but needs more for national coverage. Traders are watching for further launch updates and the next earnings report.
5 January 2026
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  • Corn Futures Close Lower Despite Early Gains, Facing Weekly Losses
    April 12, 2026, 9:08 PM EDT. Corn futures settled lower on Friday, with May contracts down 1 ¼ to 3 ¾ cents, marking an 11 ¼ cent weekly decline. The national average cash corn price dropped 2 cents to $4.02 1/2. Increased export commitments, 30% above last year, contrast with a 49,342 contract reduction in managed money long positions as of April 7. Shipments have risen 34% year-over-year, reaching 58% of USDA's forecast. Crude oil fell $2.24 amid cautious sentiment before U.S.-Iran talks. Overall, corn markets showed resilience but closed the week under pressure, reflecting mixed export data and broader economic uncertainties.

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Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

12 April 2026
Bitcoin fell 1.4% to $71,707 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad ended without a deal. Spot bitcoin ETFs logged net inflows last week, with BlackRock and Fidelity leading Friday’s buying. Morgan Stanley launched its MSBT fund on April 8, the first Wall Street bank to debut a bitcoin ETF. U.S. inflation data showed headline CPI up 3.3% in March, while core CPI rose 2.6%.
XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

12 April 2026
XRP slipped about 1% to $1.33 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad ended without a deal, pressuring crypto markets. The token traded in a narrow range, with bitcoin and ether also weaker. XRP’s market cap stands at $81.7 billion, with $1.96 billion in daily volume. The token remains 63.5% below its all-time high.
Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

12 April 2026
Spot gold steadied at $4,761.79 an ounce Friday after a third weekly gain, with U.S. futures at $4,787.40. The dollar posted its biggest weekly drop since January, making gold cheaper for non-U.S. buyers. U.S.-Iran talks ended without a deal, keeping geopolitical risks high. China’s central bank increased gold reserves for a 17th month, reaching 74.38 million ounces.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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12 April 2026
Futu Holdings (FUTU) rose 10.2% in the past week but trades 13.4% below its January level. Shares closed at $154.50, while analysts estimate intrinsic value at $245.48. The company posted a 92.2% return over 12 months. Valuation models indicate earnings exceed risk costs, supporting long-term growth projections.
India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

11 April 2026
Lockheed Martin said it is not in direct talks with India over the F-35, clarifying that any approach must go through official U.S. and Indian channels under the Foreign Military Sales process. Indian officials confirmed no formal discussions on acquiring the F-35 have begun. India recently approved a $40 billion military upgrade, including other fighter jets, while Lockheed’s F-21 remains in a separate competition.
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