Today: 6 July 2026

Khadija Saeed

Khadija Saeed is a financial markets reporter at TS2.tech, specializing in stocks, technology and emerging industries. She studied economics and finance at the London School of Economics and previously worked in market research before moving into financial journalism. Her coverage focuses on the companies, innovations and economic trends influencing global investors.

Gold price slips from record, nudging GLD and Newmont lower in early trade

Gold price slips from record, nudging GLD and Newmont lower in early trade

New York, January 15, 2026, 10:06 EST — Regular session Gold-linked ETFs and miners slipped Thursday as bullion eased off record peaks. SPDR Gold Shares dropped 0.5%, VanEck Gold Miners ETF lost 0.3%, and Newmont edged down 0.1% in early New York hours. Spot gold slid 0.3% to $4,607.59 an ounce by 9:32 a.m. ET, after hitting $4,642.72 the day before. Meanwhile, U.S. February futures fell 0.5% to $4,612.50. The retreat came as the dollar climbed, pushing the dollar index to its highest level since Dec. 2, driven by jobless claims beating forecasts and President Donald Trump’s softer stance on Iran. Trump also said he has no plans to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. “The dollar index is at a multi-week high and that’s providing a bit of a headwind for gold,” said Peter Grant, vice president and senior metals strategist at Zaner Metals.
15 January 2026
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Meta stock drops as Reality Labs layoffs and Wikipedia AI deal put costs in focus

Meta stock drops as Reality Labs layoffs and Wikipedia AI deal put costs in focus

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 09:34 EST — Regular session Shares of Meta Platforms dropped 2.4% to $615.52 in early trading Thursday in New York, following a Wall Street Journal report that the Facebook parent cut about 1,500 jobs — roughly 10% — in its Reality Labs unit. Meta told the Journal the layoffs reflect a strategic shift, moving investment away from metaverse projects and focusing more on wearables and artificial intelligence.
15 January 2026
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Nvidia stock slips as China blocks H200 chips and Washington adds new tariff risk

Nvidia stock slips as China blocks H200 chips and Washington adds new tariff risk

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 09:32 EST — Regular session underway. Nvidia shares dropped early Thursday in U.S. trading after a Reuters report revealed Chinese customs agents were instructed to block the company’s H200 AI chips from entering the country. The stock slipped 1.5% to $183.14, down from $185.85 at Wednesday’s close. The report also noted that some Chinese tech firms were advised not to buy the chips unless absolutely necessary, though it remains unclear if this is a formal ban or a temporary restriction.
15 January 2026
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Microsoft stock drops as Swiss antitrust probe, Wikipedia AI deals stack up ahead of earnings

Microsoft stock drops as Swiss antitrust probe, Wikipedia AI deals stack up ahead of earnings

New York, Jan 15, 2026, 09:32 EST — Regular session Microsoft Corp’s shares dropped roughly 2.4% to $459.38 in early New York trading Thursday. The Invesco QQQ, which tracks the Nasdaq 100, slid about 1%, and the SPDR S&P 500 ETF dipped around 0.5%. Switzerland’s competition commission revealed it had launched a preliminary probe into Microsoft’s licensing fees after complaints from businesses and government bodies over steep price hikes. The regulator noted the findings could lead to a formal investigation. Microsoft said it would cooperate.
15 January 2026
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Roblox stock slips after Tuesday surge: age-check backlash and Feb. 5 earnings in focus

Roblox stock slips after Tuesday surge: age-check backlash and Feb. 5 earnings in focus

New York, January 14, 2026, 21:17 EST — The market has closed. Shares of Roblox Corp dropped 2.3% Wednesday, following a sharp 10.5% rise the day before, as investors digested concerns around the company’s use of facial age verification for chat. The stock swung between $87.25 and $82.15 before settling at $82.87. In after-hours trading, it slipped another 0.6% to $82.40.
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Stock Market Today

  • Institutional Cash Lifts KKR (NYSE: KKR) as Private Credit Flows Surge
    July 6, 2026, 3:02 AM EDT. Institutional investors put over $16 billion into North American private credit funds in Q2, betting again on alternative lending even as some smaller clients hold back. KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) sees capital flows pick up, with exposure spread across asset-based finance and infrastructure. The company is forecast for 31.4% annual earnings growth, tied mostly to better margins, not top-line increases. This new funding shapes credit supply and risk pricing and is moving sector stocks. Investors face new opportunities but also focused risks, as KKR sits deep in higher-risk lending and faces challenges unique to the sector. Analysts say keep an eye on KKR's profit outlook and on any new deals in renewables and AI infrastructure for signs of where it's headed.
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