Today: 7 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.

Northrop Grumman stock rebounds as Trump buyback ban meets $1.5 trillion defense budget pitch

Northrop Grumman stock rebounds as Trump buyback ban meets $1.5 trillion defense budget pitch

NEW YORK, January 8, 2026, 12:41 PM EST — Regular session Northrop Grumman Corp shares were up about 3.8% at $598.96 on Thursday, after ranging from $594.17 to $638.44 earlier in the session. The move came as defense stocks steadied after U.S. President Donald Trump called for a $1.5 trillion military budget in 2027, up from $901 billion approved for 2026. Reuters
8 January 2026
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Netflix stock slips as Paramount presses Warner bid; NFLX earnings loom

Netflix stock slips as Paramount presses Warner bid; NFLX earnings loom

New York, Jan 8, 2026, 11:07 ET — Regular session Netflix stock was down 0.4% at $90.34 on Thursday, slipping as Paramount Skydance renewed its push to buy Warner Bros Discovery and took fresh aim at the structure of Netflix’s agreed deal for Warner’s studios and streaming assets. Paramount reiterated its $30-per-share all-cash offer and said the cable-network spin-off central to Netflix’s proposal was effectively worth less than nothing; Paramount’s tender offer expires on Jan. 21. Reuters
8 January 2026
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JPMorgan stock climbs on Apple Card takeover as earnings near

JPMorgan stock climbs on Apple Card takeover as earnings near

NEW YORK, Jan 8, 2026, 11:13 AM ET — Regular session JPMorgan Chase & Co shares rose about 1.1% to $330.65 in late morning trading on Thursday after the bank said it will become the new issuer of Apple’s Apple Card, replacing Goldman Sachs. The deal is subject to regulatory approvals and is not expected to close for roughly two years. “This transaction substantially completes the narrowing of our focus in our consumer business,” Goldman Chief Executive David Solomon said. Reuters
8 January 2026
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Bitcoin price today: BTC slips near $90,000 as ETF outflows weigh on crypto-linked stocks

Bitcoin price today: BTC slips near $90,000 as ETF outflows weigh on crypto-linked stocks

NEW YORK, Jan 8, 2026, 10:23 — Regular session Bitcoin slipped on Thursday and kept U.S.-listed crypto-linked shares on the defensive in morning trade. The token was down about 0.9% at $90,380, after ranging between $91,640 and $89,312. Coinbase fell 0.2%, while Strategy slid 1.3% and BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF was down about 0.8%; miner Marathon rose 0.8% but Riot fell 1.6%.
8 January 2026
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Nvidia stock slips as China buyers face “pay upfront” rule for H200 AI chips

Nvidia stock slips as China buyers face “pay upfront” rule for H200 AI chips

New York, January 8, 2026, 10:31 EST — Regular session Nvidia shares fell about 1.6% to $186.03 on Thursday after two people briefed on the matter said the chipmaker is demanding full upfront payment from Chinese customers seeking its H200, a data-center processor used to train artificial-intelligence models. The terms bar cancellations, refunds or configuration changes after an order is placed, the people said. The stock hit an intraday low of $184.73 and a high of $190.28. Reuters
8 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Wheat Futures Open Mixed; SRW Up, KC Slips
    July 7, 2026, 11:09 AM EDT. Wheat futures started Tuesday mixed. SRW contracts gained, while KC Hard Red Winter wheat slipped. On Monday, wheat moved higher despite weak U.S. export inspections, helped by action in corn and soybeans. Export inspections for the week dropped 66% to 133,652 metric tons, down 74% from a year ago. Managed money cut net shorts in CBOT wheat by 2,176 contracts; KC speculators turned net long. The winter wheat harvest is now 59% finished, running ahead of the average. Crop conditions were steady. July CBOT wheat finished at $6.06, up 15.5 cents. The market is watching export demand with global supply still in focus.
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