Today: 8 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.

Natural gas price jumps as Freeport LNG returns and storm fallout keeps market edgy

Natural gas price jumps as Freeport LNG returns and storm fallout keeps market edgy

U.S. Henry Hub natural gas futures rose 4.2% to $4.081 per mmBtu Friday, driven by Freeport LNG’s increased feedgas intake and lingering supply disruptions after an Arctic blast. U.S. gas output remains below normal, while storage fell by 242 Bcf last week, exceeding forecasts. European gas prices slipped 1% as U.S. LNG exports ramped up. The next federal storage report is due Feb. 5.
30 January 2026
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Gold price today: Bullion slips below $5,000 after Trump taps Warsh for Fed chair

Gold price today: Bullion slips below $5,000 after Trump taps Warsh for Fed chair

Spot gold plunged as low as $4,957.54 an ounce Friday after President Trump named Kevin Warsh as his pick for Federal Reserve chair, boosting the dollar and triggering profit-taking. The drop ended gold’s record rally, with prices down 5.7% by midday. Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite fell 1.53% on weaker gold and oil. Traders are watching next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for further direction.
30 January 2026
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Sandisk stock jumps as AI storage squeeze drives big forecast and a longer supply deal

Sandisk stock jumps as AI storage squeeze drives big forecast and a longer supply deal

Sandisk shares surged 17% to $631.93 on Friday after the company raised quarterly guidance and extended a key supply deal with Kioxia through 2034. The flash-storage firm projected Q3 revenue of $4.6 billion and adjusted EPS of $14, topping analyst estimates. Investors are watching storage as a new potential bottleneck in AI data centers. Broader U.S. markets opened lower after Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve.
30 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: Warsh Fed chair pick knocks Wall Street as investors eye jobs report, Big Tech earnings

Dow Jones today: Warsh Fed chair pick knocks Wall Street as investors eye jobs report, Big Tech earnings

The Dow fell 115.38 points, or 0.24%, to 48,956.18 Friday morning after President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair. Investors weighed concerns over Fed independence and future interest rates. Warsh’s confirmation faces a Senate hurdle as Senator Thom Tillis vows to block nominees until a DOJ probe into Powell concludes. Markets now await major earnings and the Feb. 6 jobs report.
30 January 2026
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Microsoft stock rebounds after wipeout, but AI stocks stay jumpy as spending fears bite

Microsoft stock rebounds after wipeout, but AI stocks stay jumpy as spending fears bite

Microsoft rose 0.6% to $436.11 Friday morning after plunging 10% Thursday on weak cloud results. Nvidia slipped 0.4% and AMD fell 4.1%, dragging chip stocks lower. Investors remain wary of rising AI and data-center costs outpacing revenue gains. U.S. stocks opened lower after Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve.
30 January 2026
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Micron stock price today: MU rises as Samsung and Apple highlight memory-chip squeeze

Micron stock price today: MU rises as Samsung and Apple highlight memory-chip squeeze

Micron shares rose 2.9% to $448.64 in early Friday trading, extending a rally even as the Nasdaq slipped. Apple and Samsung warned of rising memory chip prices due to AI server demand and tight supply. Micron disclosed insider selling by its chief legal officer. The company also began building a $24 billion wafer fab in Singapore, targeting production in 2028.
30 January 2026
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Tesla stock price rises as SpaceX merger chatter meets Tesla’s $20 billion spending push

Tesla stock price rises as SpaceX merger chatter meets Tesla’s $20 billion spending push

Tesla shares rose 2% to $424.89 Friday morning, rebounding after Thursday’s 3.45% drop. The company plans to more than double 2026 capital spending past $20 billion, targeting robotaxis, humanoid robots, and new production lines. Tesla ended 2025 with $44.06 billion in cash and investments. SpaceX is reportedly in talks to merge with xAI, with a Tesla merger also under consideration.
30 January 2026
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Microsoft stock ticks up after Thursday’s 10% drop — Azure growth and AI spending stay in the spotlight

Microsoft stock ticks up after Thursday’s 10% drop — Azure growth and AI spending stay in the spotlight

Microsoft shares rose about 0.5% to $435.62 early Friday, recovering slightly after a 10% plunge Thursday that erased over $350 billion in market value. Investors weighed a 66% surge in quarterly capital spending, mostly for AI chips, against Azure’s 39% growth and $625 billion in cloud backlog. Alphabet and Amazon report earnings next week, with the U.S. jobs report due Feb. 6.
30 January 2026
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Apple stock price rises after earnings beat and upbeat forecast — AAPL investors watch chip crunch

Apple stock price rises after earnings beat and upbeat forecast — AAPL investors watch chip crunch

Apple shares rose 0.6% to $258.28 in early Friday trading after the company forecast March-quarter revenue growth of 13% to 16%, topping analyst estimates. Apple reported $143.76 billion in quarterly revenue and $42.10 billion net income, with iPhone sales at $85.27 billion. CEO Tim Cook cited record device numbers but warned of chip and memory shortages. Apple confirmed acquiring Israeli AI startup Q.ai for about $1.6 billion.
30 January 2026
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Sandisk stock price jumps nearly 20% as SNDK outlook, Kioxia supply pact fuel rally

Sandisk stock price jumps nearly 20% as SNDK outlook, Kioxia supply pact fuel rally

Sandisk shares jumped 19.5% to $644.34 Friday after the company projected fiscal Q3 revenue and profit well above Wall Street estimates. The company reported Q2 revenue of $3.03 billion and extended its flash-memory supply deal with Kioxia in Japan through 2034. Data-center revenue rose 64% sequentially. Sandisk expects Q3 non-GAAP earnings of $12 to $14 per share.
30 January 2026
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Walmart stock ends higher after pharmacy pay move; WMT earnings date in focus

Walmart stock ends higher after pharmacy pay move; WMT earnings date in focus

Walmart shares rose 0.7% to $117.41 Thursday after the company raised pharmacy wages and promoted 3,000 staff to team leads. The retailer expanded technician pay to as high as $40.50 an hour as it shifts more prescription work to automated centers. Investors await Walmart’s Feb. 19 results for updates on costs and demand. U.S. stocks ended mixed, with the S&P 500 down 0.1%.
30 January 2026
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BitMine Immersion (BMNR) stock tumbles 10% as president exit filing hits and crypto slides

BitMine Immersion (BMNR) stock tumbles 10% as president exit filing hits and crypto slides

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) fell 10% to $26.70 Thursday after an SEC filing showed President Erik Nelson was fired without cause and will receive $605,000 in severance. The drop followed sharp declines in ether and bitcoin prices. BMNR traded nearly 58 million shares, swinging between $29.15 and $26.03. Investors are watching dilution risk after shareholders approved raising authorized stock to 50 billion shares.
30 January 2026
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Wells Fargo stock price jumps as filing sets $40 million CEO pay and flags buybacks

Wells Fargo stock price jumps as filing sets $40 million CEO pay and flags buybacks

Wells Fargo shares rose 2.9% to $90.64 Thursday, leading major banks as trading volume topped 21 million. After the close, the bank disclosed a $40 million pay package for CEO Charles Scharf in 2025, up 28% from last year. The Federal Reserve held rates steady this week. Investors await President Trump’s pick to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell, a move expected Friday.
30 January 2026
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Bank of America stock jumps 2.5% as rate bets shift; Friday’s catalysts in focus

Bank of America stock jumps 2.5% as rate bets shift; Friday’s catalysts in focus

Bank of America shares rose 2.45% to $53.08 after the Federal Reserve held rates steady. Investors await President Trump’s pick to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell, set for Friday morning, which could shift rate cut expectations. A U.S. judge ruled Bank of America must face part of a class action over ties to Jeffrey Epstein, with trial set for May 11. JPMorgan and Wells Fargo also posted gains.
30 January 2026
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Hongkong Land (SGX:H78) slides 4% despite fresh buyback as March results loom

Hongkong Land (SGX:H78) slides 4% despite fresh buyback as March results loom

8 February 2026
Hongkong Land shares fell 4.2% to $8.18 Friday, reversing earlier gains after hitting a decade high of $9.12 on Feb. 4. The company disclosed repurchases of 170,000 shares for cancellation at average prices above Friday’s close. Investors await March 5 annual results and details on an expanded $650 million buyback program. Trading volume stayed high.
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