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.

Salesforce stock slips as Spring ’26 AI release lands and traders weigh soft U.S. jobs data

Salesforce stock slips as Spring ’26 AI release lands and traders weigh soft U.S. jobs data

Salesforce shares slipped 0.2% to $260.01 after unveiling its Spring ’26 product release, featuring new AI and automation tools, set to roll out from Feb. 23. U.S. payrolls rose by 50,000 in December, below forecasts, while unemployment fell to 4.4%. The S&P 500 hit a record intraday high after the jobs report. Fed funds futures priced in a 4.8% chance of a rate cut at the next Fed meeting.
9 January 2026
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Accenture stock price today: ACN slips as jobs data resets rate bets, new retail AI push in focus

Accenture stock price today: ACN slips as jobs data resets rate bets, new retail AI push in focus

Accenture shares fell 0.6% to $280.15 Friday afternoon, trailing gains in the broader market after a weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs report. The company announced a new AI partnership with Profitmind and will demo the technology at the National Retail Federation event next week. Investors are watching for Accenture’s earnings call on March 19 and the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting Jan. 27-28.
9 January 2026
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Seagate (STX) stock rebounds toward $300 after Goldman target hike, earnings in focus

Seagate (STX) stock rebounds toward $300 after Goldman target hike, earnings in focus

Seagate Technology rose 5.4% to $299.92 after Goldman Sachs raised its price target to $310, citing strong 2026 pricing forecasts. The gain followed a 7.7% drop the previous day. A U.S. appeals court revived Seagate’s antitrust claims against NHK Spring late Thursday. Seagate’s next earnings report is expected around Jan. 20, though the date is unconfirmed.
9 January 2026
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Revolution Medicines stock rises as Merck buyout talks swirl; FDA designation adds another spark

Revolution Medicines stock rises as Merck buyout talks swirl; FDA designation adds another spark

Revolution Medicines shares rose 4.3% to $112.00 Friday after reports that Merck is in talks to buy the company for up to $32 billion. The FDA granted Breakthrough Therapy designation to Revolution’s KRAS-targeting lung cancer drug this week. AbbVie denied involvement in any deal. Revolution declined to comment on the takeover speculation.
9 January 2026
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Nvidia stock holds steady after China H200 pay-upfront report — what AI investors watch next

Nvidia stock holds steady after China H200 pay-upfront report — what AI investors watch next

Nvidia shares rose 0.1% to $185.31 Friday after Reuters reported the company now requires full upfront payment from Chinese buyers for H200 AI chips, with no cancellations or refunds allowed. Chinese tech firms have ordered over 2 million H200 chips, outstripping Nvidia’s inventory of about 700,000. Beijing has asked some firms to halt orders as it reviews conditions, even as U.S. export licenses are still pending.
9 January 2026
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XRP price slips near $2 after Ripple’s UK FCA win — what traders watch next

XRP price slips near $2 after Ripple’s UK FCA win — what traders watch next

XRP dropped 1.9% to $2.09 Friday, while bitcoin and ether also slipped, as traders weighed Ripple’s UK approval for an electronic-money licence and cryptoasset registration. Coinbase fell 2.4% and Robinhood 0.4%. U.S. nonfarm payrolls rose 50,000 in December, missing forecasts. Investors await the Jan. 13 U.S. CPI report and the Federal Reserve’s Jan. 27-28 meeting.
9 January 2026
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SLV stock jumps as silver price nears $80 after softer U.S. jobs data

SLV stock jumps as silver price nears $80 after softer U.S. jobs data

iShares Silver Trust (SLV) surged 3.4% to $72.11 in New York Friday, tracking a 3.9% jump in spot silver after U.S. payrolls data missed forecasts and fueled bets on Fed rate cuts. Spot silver was on pace for a 10% weekly gain. Pan American Silver rose 1.8%, First Majestic Silver 4.3%. U.S. CPI data is due Jan. 13.
9 January 2026
Gold price stock rally: GLD, Newmont climb after soft U.S. jobs data lifts bullion

Gold price stock rally: GLD, Newmont climb after soft U.S. jobs data lifts bullion

Spot gold rose 0.6% to $4,502.98 an ounce Friday after U.S. payrolls data missed forecasts, pushing bullion near record highs. SPDR Gold Shares gained 0.3%, while Newmont, Agnico Eagle, and Franco-Nevada advanced. Investors await U.S. Supreme Court tariff rulings Jan. 14 and the Fed’s Jan. 27-28 meeting for further policy signals.
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Stock Market Today

Apple stock price ends week higher as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI loom next

Apple stock price ends week higher as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI loom next

7 February 2026
New York, Feb 7, 2026, 08:51 EST — Market closed. Apple shares ended Friday higher, closing up 0.8% at $278.12. The stock eased 0.3% after hours to $277.25 ahead of Monday’s reopening. (Investing.com) The move capped a choppy week for megacap tech as traders tried to work out whether the latest bout of nerves over artificial intelligence spending is a speed bump or something stickier. That matters for Apple because it sits in both camps — a heavyweight in the Dow and a bellwether growth stock — just as the next set of U.S. data may reset bets on interest-rate
Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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