Today: 27 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.

Silver price today: Silver slips below $89 as traders eye U.S.-Iran talks and the Fed’s next move

Silver price today: Silver slips below $89 as traders eye U.S.-Iran talks and the Fed’s next move

Spot silver fell about 1% to $88.29 an ounce late Thursday after failing to hold above $90, swinging between $85.26 and $90.36. Traders cited U.S.-Iran nuclear talks and shifting Federal Reserve rate cut expectations as key drivers. The iShares Silver Trust ETF ended higher at $80.44 after sharp intraday moves. The U.S. dollar index was slightly stronger, while silver futures also declined.
26 February 2026
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Micron stock slips after Nvidia “hangover” hits chipmakers; MU eyes next catalyst

Micron stock slips after Nvidia “hangover” hits chipmakers; MU eyes next catalyst

Micron Technology shares fell $6.94, or 1.6%, to $415.67 Thursday, tracking a broader decline in AI-linked chip stocks after Nvidia dropped 4%. The Philadelphia SE Semiconductor index was set to snap a 10-week winning streak. In India, Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate Micron’s new ATMP plant in Sanand on Feb. 28. Micron reports fiscal Q2 results on March 18.
26 February 2026
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Apple stock slips after the bell as tech cools; Cook teases “big week” of launches

Apple stock slips after the bell as tech cools; Cook teases “big week” of launches

Apple shares closed down 0.5% at $272.95 Thursday and were little changed after hours, as CEO Tim Cook teased a product launch starting Monday. An IDC forecast projected global smartphone shipments will drop 12.9% in 2026, highlighting pressure on pricing and component costs. Shareholders rejected a “China Entanglement Audit” proposal at Apple’s annual meeting.
26 February 2026
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D-Wave Quantum stock rises on earnings as bookings surge; what QBTS traders watch next

D-Wave Quantum stock rises on earnings as bookings surge; what QBTS traders watch next

D-Wave Quantum Inc shares closed up 2.4% at $20.13, rising further after hours as the company reported 2025 results and strong 2026 bookings of over $32.8 million through Feb. 25. Fourth-quarter revenue reached $2.75 million, with a net loss of $42.33 million. Cash and marketable securities totaled $884.5 million. Quantum peers IonQ, Rigetti, and Quantum Computing Inc also gained.
26 February 2026
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Accenture stock price jumps nearly 8% late Thursday on Mistral AI partnership

Accenture stock price jumps nearly 8% late Thursday on Mistral AI partnership

Accenture shares jumped 7.9% to $206.70 late Thursday after announcing a partnership with French AI startup Mistral AI. The deal gives Accenture staff access to Mistral’s AI products, but financial terms were not disclosed. The stock’s rise came as the Nasdaq fell and investors weighed whether AI will boost or cut consulting demand. Accenture reports fiscal Q2 results on March 19.
26 February 2026
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Celsius (CELH) stock jumps after earnings; traders watch margins and distribution reset

Celsius (CELH) stock jumps after earnings; traders watch margins and distribution reset

Celsius Holdings shares rose 7.2% to $54.25 after reporting Q4 revenue up 117% to $721.6 million and adjusted EPS of $0.26. Gross margin fell to 47.4% from 50.2%, citing integration costs, but the company expects margins to recover in 2026. Core brand revenue dropped 8% due to shipment and promotion timing, while U.S. retail sales rose 13%. Celsius repaid $197.8 million in debt and bought back $39.8 million in shares.
26 February 2026
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CoreWeave stock price slips as Nvidia lease-guarantee plan puts AI data-center debt in focus

CoreWeave stock price slips as Nvidia lease-guarantee plan puts AI data-center debt in focus

CoreWeave shares slipped 0.8% to $97.29 Thursday ahead of earnings due after the close. Investors are focused on data-center financing tied to Nvidia and Meta, with Bloomberg reporting an $8.5 billion loan backed by Meta contracts. Analysts expect a quarterly loss and revenue of $1.53 billion. The Nasdaq fell 1.3% and Nvidia dropped over 5% in afternoon trading.
26 February 2026
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MercadoLibre stock drifts after earnings hit; MELI traders focus on margins and credit costs

MercadoLibre stock drifts after earnings hit; MELI traders focus on margins and credit costs

MercadoLibre shares fell 0.7% to about $1,755 in Thursday afternoon trading after a sharp drop following a fourth-quarter profit miss. Net revenue rose 45% to $8.8 billion, but operating margin slipped to 10.1% as spending on shipping and credit expansion increased. Net income reached $559 million. Investors remain focused on margin stability and credit risk.
26 February 2026
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Vertiv (VRT) stock price dips from record as AI valuation worries bite again

Vertiv (VRT) stock price dips from record as AI valuation worries bite again

Vertiv shares dropped 2.9% to $254.56 in afternoon trading Thursday, following a record high of $264.86 the previous day. The decline came as the Nasdaq fell 1.3% amid concerns over tech valuations. Vertiv launched a “digital twin” platform and announced a collaboration with Hut 8 on data center projects. The company’s stock remains up about 40% over the past month.
26 February 2026
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Heating oil price today: ULSD holds near $2.54 as Iran talks and tight distillate stocks collide

Heating oil price today: ULSD holds near $2.54 as Iran talks and tight distillate stocks collide

NYMEX heating oil futures rose 0.4% to $2.5413 a gallon Thursday, with trading volume near 63,900 contracts. U.S. distillate stocks increased by 0.3 million barrels last week but remain about 5% below the five-year average, according to the EIA. New York Harbor spot prices closed at $2.58, down 1.9% on the day. Traders await the March 1 OPEC+ meeting and the next EIA inventory report on March 4.
26 February 2026
Oil prices jump as U.S.-Iran nuclear talks whip Brent and WTI

Oil prices jump as U.S.-Iran nuclear talks whip Brent and WTI

Brent crude rose $1.17 to $72.02 a barrel and U.S. WTI gained 87 cents to $66.29 Thursday as traders reacted to stalled U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva. U.S. crude inventories jumped by 16 million barrels last week, but the market largely ignored the build. OPEC+ is weighing a possible 137,000 bpd output increase for April. China may trim crude imports from April after recent price gains.
26 February 2026
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Mortgage rates today drop below 6% — why housing stocks still can’t catch a break

Mortgage rates today drop below 6% — why housing stocks still can’t catch a break

Freddie Mac reported the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 5.98% this week, the first drop below 6% since 2022. Housing stocks slumped Wednesday, with Lennar down 4.9%, PulteGroup off 4.5%, and D.R. Horton losing 4%. The Nasdaq fell 1.5% Thursday as Nvidia shares declined. Mortgage News Daily’s daily index showed the 30-year rate steady at 6.00%.
26 February 2026
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Brent oil price jumps past $72 as U.S.-Iran nuclear talks jolt crude traders

Brent oil price jumps past $72 as U.S.-Iran nuclear talks jolt crude traders

Brent crude rose 1.7% to $70.85 a barrel after early losses, as traders watched U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva for signs of escalation or a deal. U.S. crude inventories jumped by 16 million barrels, but prices held firm on geopolitical risk. OPEC+ will meet March 1 to consider an April output increase. Saudi Arabia is preparing to boost exports if Middle East supplies are disrupted.
26 February 2026
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Gold price today: Spot gold holds near $5,170 as U.S.-Iran talks keep traders cautious

Gold price today: Spot gold holds near $5,170 as U.S.-Iran talks keep traders cautious

Spot gold edged up 0.1% to $5,168.80 an ounce by 1:03 p.m. EST Thursday, trading between $5,130.30 and $5,206.40 as markets awaited U.S.-Iran nuclear talks. April gold futures on COMEX fell 0.7% to $5,190.8. Spot silver dropped 2.4% to $87.25, platinum slipped 1.5%, and palladium lost 2.1%. U.S. initial jobless claims rose by 4,000 to 212,000 for the week ended Feb. 21.
26 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Is Now the Time to Buy Diageo Shares Amid FTSE 100 Slump?
    March 27, 2026, 3:17 AM EDT. The FTSE 100 index fell 11.6% in under four weeks amid geopolitical tensions, hitting its lowest point since 2012. Diageo, the UK alcoholic drinks giant, experienced a sharper decline with shares dropping to 1,400.5p, about a third of its 2021 peak. The company faces pressure from shifting consumer habits and a squeezed cost of living. New CEO Dave Lewis has cut dividends and aims to reduce debt while investing to stimulate growth. Despite near 14-year low valuations, Diageo's challenges linger, yet some investors see value in buying shares at this significant discount.
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