Today: 7 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.

Oracle stock price today: ORCL edges higher as TikTok outage and new cloud wins grab focus

Oracle stock price today: ORCL edges higher as TikTok outage and new cloud wins grab focus

Oracle shares rose 0.5% to $175.76 Wednesday morning after a 4.1% drop Tuesday. The company blamed a weekend TikTok outage on a weather-related power failure at a data center. California Governor Gavin Newsom said his office is reviewing TikTok’s moderation after the incident. Oracle also announced new cloud deals in Saudi Arabia and a planned cloud region in Kenya.
28 January 2026
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Intel stock price jumps nearly 10% as chip rally lifts INTC; CFO buy draws attention

Intel stock price jumps nearly 10% as chip rally lifts INTC; CFO buy draws attention

Intel shares jumped 9.6% to $48.16 by late morning Wednesday, rebounding from last week’s warning on AI chip supply and cautious outlook. The rally followed strong results from SK Hynix and ASML, lifting semiconductor stocks and pushing the S&P 500 above 7,000. CFO David Zinsner disclosed buying 5,882 shares at $42.50 each. Investors remain focused on Intel’s ability to meet demand and execute its foundry strategy.
28 January 2026
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Boeing stock slips after earnings boost, cash-flow guide takes center stage

Boeing stock slips after earnings boost, cash-flow guide takes center stage

Boeing shares fell about 1% to $242 in morning trading after Q4 earnings were lifted by a $9.6 billion divestiture gain. Management reaffirmed a positive 2026 free cash flow outlook despite costs from the Spirit AeroSystems integration and a new KC-46 charge. Investors remain focused on 737 MAX production rates and delays in 777X certification. Fourth-quarter free cash flow reached $375 million.
28 January 2026
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CoreWeave stock slips in New York as Nvidia deal digested; CRWV traders eye next earnings

CoreWeave stock slips in New York as Nvidia deal digested; CRWV traders eye next earnings

CoreWeave shares fell 1.3% to $107.44 Wednesday after volatile trading, following Nvidia’s $2 billion equity purchase at $87.20 per share. The companies plan to develop over 5 gigawatts of AI data centers by 2030. Investors remain focused on CoreWeave’s financing and power buildout. Nvidia shares rose 1.3% the same day.
28 January 2026
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Natural gas prices cool after storm spike — EQT and gas stocks hold up as traders eye storage

Natural gas prices cool after storm spike — EQT and gas stocks hold up as traders eye storage

February U.S. natural gas futures fell about 6% to $6.53/mmBtu ahead of contract expiration Wednesday, following a weather-driven spike earlier in the week. Output in the Lower 48 states averaged 106.9 bcfd in January, down from December’s record. EQT shares rose 1.8% in early trading. LNG and crude exports from the Gulf Coast briefly halted over the weekend before resuming.
28 January 2026
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XRP price today: token holds near $1.90 as Fed decision nears, dollar stays soft

XRP price today: token holds near $1.90 as Fed decision nears, dollar stays soft

XRP rose about 1% to near $1.90 Wednesday after swinging between $1.88 and $1.94. Bitcoin gained 1.9% to $89,185, while ether advanced nearly 2.9% to $2,999. The moves came as traders awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy statement and Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks. The dollar hovered near four-year lows after President Trump dismissed concerns over its decline.
28 January 2026
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Gold price cracks $5,300 as dollar sags and Fed decision looms

Gold price cracks $5,300 as dollar sags and Fed decision looms

Spot gold hit a record $5,311.31 an ounce on Wednesday before easing to $5,259.78, up 1.4%. U.S. gold futures jumped 3.4% as a weaker dollar and anticipation of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision fueled safe-haven demand. CME metals futures trading set a single-day record January 26. Gold ETFs also rose amid heightened volatility.
28 January 2026
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Texas Instruments stock jumps on AI data-center outlook — here’s what’s driving TXN now

Texas Instruments stock jumps on AI data-center outlook — here’s what’s driving TXN now

Texas Instruments shares rose 6.7% to $209.89 after first-quarter guidance topped estimates and the company reported a 70% jump in data-center revenue. TI posted fourth-quarter revenue of $4.42 billion and net income of $1.16 billion. The company plans to detail data-center sales separately. Investors remain wary of high capital spending and weak consumer electronics demand.
28 January 2026
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CoreWeave stock steadies near $109 as HSBC cuts target; Nvidia stake filing keeps focus on CRWV

CoreWeave stock steadies near $109 as HSBC cuts target; Nvidia stake filing keeps focus on CRWV

Nvidia disclosed an 11.5% stake in CoreWeave after investing $2 billion, buying shares at $87.20 each. CoreWeave stock rose 0.2% to $109.12 Wednesday morning, following a 10.7% jump Tuesday. HSBC cut its price target to $41, citing debt concerns, while other analysts raised targets on optimism over the Nvidia partnership. CoreWeave reports Q4 earnings Feb. 18.
28 January 2026
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Intel stock price jumps nearly 9% as INTC rebounds with chip shares ahead of Fed decision

Intel stock price jumps nearly 9% as INTC rebounds with chip shares ahead of Fed decision

Intel shares jumped 9% to nearly $48 in early New York trading Wednesday, leading gains among chip stocks after upbeat demand forecasts from SK Hynix and ASML tied to AI growth. Intel CFO David Zinsner bought 5,882 shares at $42.50 each, according to an SEC filing. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose 2.3%. Investors await the Federal Reserve’s policy announcement later today.
28 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: Dow hovers near 49,000 as Fed decision and mega-cap earnings loom

Dow Jones today: Dow hovers near 49,000 as Fed decision and mega-cap earnings loom

The Dow Jones hovered near 49,000 Wednesday morning, dipping 3.56 points to 48,999.85 as UnitedHealth’s sharp fall continued to weigh on the index. The S&P 500 briefly topped 7,000, boosted by chip stocks after upbeat results from ASML and SK Hynix. The Federal Reserve’s policy decision is due at 2 p.m. EST. Meta, Microsoft, Tesla, and IBM report earnings after the bell.
28 January 2026
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Google stock price today: Alphabet Class C inches up as regulators circle and a $135 million Android settlement lands

Google stock price today: Alphabet Class C inches up as regulators circle and a $135 million Android settlement lands

Alphabet’s Class C shares rose 0.4% to $336.36 Wednesday after Google agreed to pay $135 million to settle a lawsuit over Android data use. UK and EU regulators announced new actions targeting Google’s Search and AI practices. Investors are watching for Alphabet’s Feb. 4 earnings after recent volatility in Big Tech. The S&P 500 neared 7,000 as chip stocks led early gains.
28 January 2026
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Silver price near $113 as Fed decision looms; SLV edges up in New York trade

Silver price near $113 as Fed decision looms; SLV edges up in New York trade

Spot silver rose 0.7% to $112.90 an ounce in early U.S. trading Wednesday, holding near Monday’s record high of $117.69. The iShares Silver Trust ETF gained 0.7% to $102.31. Traders are cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision and Chair Jerome Powell’s briefing set for Wednesday. CME Group reported record metals trading volumes on Jan. 26 amid tariff concerns and safe-haven demand.
28 January 2026
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Meta stock price barely moves near $673 as earnings and AI spend take center stage

Meta stock price barely moves near $673 as earnings and AI spend take center stage

Meta shares slipped 0.03% to $672.75 in early Wednesday trading ahead of quarterly results due after the bell. Options markets signal a possible 6% move post-earnings as investors focus on 2026 spending. Meta signed a supply deal with Corning worth up to $6 billion. The EU has designated WhatsApp’s channels feature as a “very large platform,” triggering new regulatory requirements.
28 January 2026
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Amazon stock climbs as 16,000 job cuts sharpen focus ahead of AWS earnings

Amazon stock climbs as 16,000 job cuts sharpen focus ahead of AWS earnings

Amazon shares rose 1% to $247.10 after the company said it will cut about 16,000 corporate jobs, nearly 10% of its white-collar workforce. The move is part of a broader plan to reduce 30,000 positions since October. Amazon also plans to close its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores, converting some to Whole Foods locations. UPS will cut up to 30,000 jobs and reduce Amazon deliveries in 2026.
28 January 2026
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Broadcom stock price today: AVGO edges up as chip rally lifts S&P 500 above 7,000 ahead of Fed

Broadcom stock price today: AVGO edges up as chip rally lifts S&P 500 above 7,000 ahead of Fed

Broadcom shares edged up 0.1% to $333.23 in early Wednesday trading as chip stocks rose ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision and major tech earnings. The S&P 500 opened above 7,000, while Texas Instruments jumped 7% after forecasting strong AI-driven demand. Investors are watching for signs that AI spending is boosting profits. The Fed’s policy announcement is due at 2 p.m. EST.
28 January 2026
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Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
Walmart shares climbed 3.34% to $131.18 Friday, pushing its market value to about $1.05 trillion as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Retail stocks mostly gained, with Target up 4.24% and Costco up 1.20%, while Amazon dropped 5.55%. Investors await Walmart’s fiscal Q4 results on Feb. 19 and key U.S. economic data next week.
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