Khadija Saeed

A dedicated markets reporter, she covers stocks, macroeconomics, and major business developments with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) stock slips today as new proxy filing spotlights its giant Ethereum stash

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) stock slips today as new proxy filing spotlights its giant Ethereum stash

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 17:57 ET — After-hours Shares of BitMine Immersion Technologies, Inc. fell about 2% in after-hours trading on Wednesday, tracking a volatile session as investors digested the company’s latest proxy-vote push ahead of a January shareholder meeting. The timing matters because BitMine has repositioned itself as a corporate holder of crypto — especially ether — and shareholder approval of its meeting items could affect how aggressively it can raise capital. SEC BMNR has also traded as a high-beta proxy for crypto prices into the final week of the year, when liquidity can thin and moves can
Natural gas price today: U.S. futures sink on light storage draw, dragging UNG and EQT after hours

Natural gas price today: U.S. futures sink on light storage draw, dragging UNG and EQT after hours

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 5:35 PM ET — After-hours U.S. natural gas prices slid sharply on Wednesday after a smaller-than-expected storage withdrawal and warmer temperature forecasts pushed front-month futures to a two-month low. Natural gas-linked stocks were mixed in after-hours trading, led lower by the commodity-tracking United States Natural Gas Fund. Barchart.com The move matters because winter demand is typically the market’s stress test. A light pull from underground storage suggests supply remains comfortable, which can quickly pressure prices and the share prices of gas-focused producers. BOE Report+1 It also lands at a delicate moment for positioning. LNG —
AI stocks today: Nvidia, Meta dip after hours as China H200 chip rush and dealmaking hit the tape

AI stocks today: Nvidia, Meta dip after hours as China H200 chip rush and dealmaking hit the tape

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 17:33 ET — After-hours Nvidia has approached Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co about ramping production of its H200 graphics processing units (GPUs) — chips used to train AI systems — after Chinese tech companies placed orders for more than 2 million units for 2026, far above the roughly 700,000 Nvidia has in stock, sources told Reuters. Beijing has yet to clear imports and the Trump administration only recently allowed H200 exports to China subject to a 25% fee, the people said. Reuters The latest supply-and-policy test lands as investors try to gauge how much of the
XRP price stock today: Ripple token slips below $1.85 as year-end risk-off grips crypto

XRP price stock today: Ripple token slips below $1.85 as year-end risk-off grips crypto

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 17:32 ET — After-hours XRP fell about 1.6% to $1.84 on Wednesday, extending a late-year drift as traders closed out positions ahead of the New Year holiday. Investing.com data showed XRP last at $1.841, after a previous close of $1.871, with the token ranging between $1.8117 and $1.8830 on the day. Investing.com The move matters because crypto has traded like a macro-sensitive risk asset into year-end, with investors reacting to the same growth, rates and policy headlines that drive equities. That has left fewer token-specific catalysts able to overpower the broader tape. Bitcoin was down
Bitcoin price today: BTC slips toward $87,700 as year-end risk mood drags crypto stocks

Bitcoin price today: BTC slips toward $87,700 as year-end risk mood drags crypto stocks

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 17:34 ET — After-hours Bitcoin was down 0.7% at $87,696 on Wednesday, extending a late-year drift that has left the token on track for its first annual loss since 2022. Investing The year-end slide matters because the market has been treating bitcoin more like a “risk asset” — the kind that often falls when investors cut exposure to stocks and other higher-risk trades. Analysts say that link to equities could tighten further in 2026 as traders focus on interest-rate expectations and valuations in AI-related shares. Investing U.S. stocks ended the final session of 2025 lower,
Dow Jones today: Dow drops 304 points to end 2025 as yields rise and year-end selling persists

Dow Jones today: Dow drops 304 points to end 2025 as yields rise and year-end selling persists

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 17:33 ET — After-hours The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 303.77 points, or 0.63%, to 48,063.29 on Wednesday, extending Wall Street’s losing streak into the final trading day of 2025. The S&P 500 dropped 0.7% and the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.8%. AP News The pullback mattered because it came as investors closed the books on a year of strong gains and positioned for fresh economic data that could reset expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. Thin year-end liquidity — when fewer large investors are active — can exaggerate moves. The New York Stock Exchange will
Silver price today: SLV tumbles as CME margin hike spurs year-end shakeout

Silver price today: SLV tumbles as CME margin hike spurs year-end shakeout

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 5:30 PM ET — After-hours Spot silver fell sharply on Wednesday and the main silver-linked U.S. ETF slid, as traders booked profits into year-end and braced for higher collateral requirements in futures markets. Investing The timing matters. Silver has been one of 2025’s standout trades, and leverage has piled into the rally as liquidity thins around holidays and portfolio managers close their books. That can turn routine selling into outsized moves. Reuters The latest drop also tests how much of the year’s run-up was driven by fundamentals versus momentum. Silver’s blend of safe-haven and industrial
Gold price today: GLD slips after hours as CME margin hike adds to year-end volatility

Gold price today: GLD slips after hours as CME margin hike adds to year-end volatility

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 17:30 ET — After-hours Gold-linked exchange-traded funds eased in U.S. after-hours trading on Wednesday as bullion drifted lower into the final hours of the year. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was down 0.6% at $396.31. The late dip matters because gold has become one of 2025’s defining trades, and the last week has seen unusually sharp swings. A fresh increase in futures margin requirements — the cash collateral traders must post to hold leveraged positions — has added to the pressure. CME Group+2CME Group+2 Investors are also recalibrating interest-rate expectations after Federal Reserve minutes showed deep
Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow slide to end 2025 as traders reset for 2026

Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow slide to end 2025 as traders reset for 2026

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 17:32 ET — After-hours Wall Street’s major indexes ended lower on Wednesday in thin New Year’s Eve trading, but still booked double-digit gains for 2025. The S&P 500 fell 0.74%, the Nasdaq Composite lost 0.76% and the Dow slipped 0.63%. U.S. markets are closed on Thursday for the New Year’s Day holiday. Reuters The late slide matters because year-end flows can exaggerate price moves when liquidity dries up, and many big investors have already locked in gains. Traders will get a clearer read on risk appetite once normal volumes return. The Labor Department reported weekly
JPMorgan stock slips on final trading day of 2025 as banks lag; what to watch next

JPMorgan stock slips on final trading day of 2025 as banks lag; what to watch next

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 17:35 ET — After-hours JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM) shares were down about 0.3% at $322.22 in after-hours trading on Wednesday, after a softer finish in the regular session. The stock traded between $322.13 and $324.82 on the day. The year-end dip mattered less for the biggest U.S. bank than what comes next: interest-rate expectations and the opening stretch of the 2026 economic calendar. Banks tend to track the bond market because shifts in rates can change loan margins and funding costs. JPMorgan is scheduled to release fourth-quarter and full-year results on Tuesday, Jan. 13,
D-Wave Quantum stock today: QBTS edges lower after hours with CES 2026 in focus

D-Wave Quantum stock today: QBTS edges lower after hours with CES 2026 in focus

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 17:21 ET — After-hours D-Wave Quantum Inc (QBTS) shares were down 0.4% at $26.15 in after-hours trading on Wednesday, capping a choppy final session of 2025. The stock traded between $26.05 and $27.42, with about 36 million shares changing hands. The quantum-computing stock is up about 211% year-to-date, but still sits roughly 44% below its 52-week high of $46.75. Short interest stands near 12% of the public float, a setup that can amplify moves when liquidity thins. Finviz Why it matters now is timing. U.S. stock markets are closed on Thursday for New Year’s Day,
Boeing stock dips after hours as Pentagon awards $2.7 billion Apache support contract

Boeing stock dips after hours as Pentagon awards $2.7 billion Apache support contract

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 5:20 PM ET — After-hours Boeing shares slipped in after-hours trading on Wednesday after a Pentagon contracts notice showed the company won an Army award worth about $2.7 billion tied to Apache helicopter support. Boeing stock was down about 0.6% at $217.12. U.S. Department of War The latest award matters because Boeing is leaning on steadier defense work to balance a still-scrutinized commercial jet business. With markets heading into a holiday break, investors have been quick to latch onto any sign of durable revenue and cash generation going into 2026. U.S. Department of War+1 A

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:31 AM EST Dollar Dips as Stocks Rally and US Data Influences Fed Rate Expectations February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST. The **dollar index** fell 0.17%, pressured by a rebound in equity markets reducing demand for the safe-haven currency. Weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data raised the odds of a Fed rate cut to 18% for March, though consumer sentiment improved to a six-month high, limiting losses. Hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic emphasized maintaining restrictive monetary policy. The dollar faces medium-term weakness amid expectations for rate cuts
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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