Today: 7 February 2026
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Shan Ahmed Khan

As a journalist focused on finance and the stock market, he delivers fast, reliable, and easy-to-understand coverage of market news.

Meta jumps, Microsoft slides: AI stocks hit a payback test before Wall Street opens

Meta jumps, Microsoft slides: AI stocks hit a payback test before Wall Street opens

Meta rose 7.9% in premarket trading after raising its spending outlook and posting stronger-than-expected revenue. Microsoft fell 6.4% as investors questioned cloud growth and mounting AI costs. U.S. AI stocks looked volatile ahead of Apple’s results. Stock index futures edged up after the Fed held rates steady.
29 January 2026
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XRP price dips today despite Ripple Treasury rollout and fresh U.S. court ruling

XRP price dips today despite Ripple Treasury rollout and fresh U.S. court ruling

XRP fell 3.1% to $1.86 early Thursday after Ripple launched its “Ripple Treasury” platform and won a key Ninth Circuit ruling blocking federal claims in an XRP class action. Bitcoin and ether also declined. The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged Wednesday. The White House will meet bank and crypto leaders Feb. 2 to discuss the stalled “Clarity Act” and stablecoin rewards.
29 January 2026
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Bitcoin price slips below $88,000 as Fed pause and ETF outflows keep crypto pinned

Bitcoin price slips below $88,000 as Fed pause and ETF outflows keep crypto pinned

Bitcoin fell 1.8% to $87,686 in early New York trading Thursday after the Federal Reserve held rates steady and signaled no imminent cuts. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $19.6 million in net outflows on Jan. 28, with BlackRock’s IBIT losing $14.2 million and Fidelity’s FBTC gaining $19.5 million. Ether dropped 3% to $2,924. Gold surged 4% Wednesday, nearing $5,400 an ounce.
29 January 2026
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Silver price today: record $120 spike fades as safe-haven demand meets Fed uncertainty

Silver price today: record $120 spike fades as safe-haven demand meets Fed uncertainty

Silver jumped to a record $120.45 an ounce Thursday before retreating, up nearly 64% in 2026. Spot silver last traded at $117.42, lifted by safe-haven demand amid U.S.-Iran tensions and a weaker dollar. Traders are watching U.S. policy and jobs data for rate-cut signals. Copper and gold also rose as metals rallied.
29 January 2026
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Gold price today: $5,600 record streak keeps traders watching Iran, Fed chair pick

Gold price today: $5,600 record streak keeps traders watching Iran, Fed chair pick

Spot gold hit a record $5,594.82 an ounce early Thursday before easing to $5,516.71, up 2.2%. U.S.-Iran tensions and a weaker dollar fueled safe-haven demand. The Fed left rates unchanged Wednesday, with Chair Powell signaling patience. U.S. February gold futures peaked at $5,626.80, while SPDR Gold Trust holdings reached their highest since May 2022.
29 January 2026
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US stock market today: S&P 500 futures rise as Meta surges, Microsoft drops ahead of Apple earnings

US stock market today: S&P 500 futures rise as Meta surges, Microsoft drops ahead of Apple earnings

S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures rose early Thursday as Meta jumped 7.9% and Tesla gained 2.9% after earnings, while Microsoft fell 6.4%. Rare-earth miners dropped on reports the Trump administration may pull back mineral price supports. The S&P 500 closed Wednesday at 6,978.03 after briefly topping 7,000, while the Fed held rates steady and gave little guidance on cuts.
29 January 2026
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FTSE 100 rises as miners lift London stocks; 3i soars, Lloyds upgrades targets

FTSE 100 rises as miners lift London stocks; 3i soars, Lloyds upgrades targets

London’s FTSE 100 rose 0.44% to 10,198.75 by 1105 GMT, led by mining and financial stocks. Gold surged near $5,600 an ounce, hitting new highs as investors sought safe havens amid geopolitical tensions and a weaker dollar. 3i Group jumped 14% after strong results from Action, while Lloyds gained 0.5% on a profit beat and new share buyback. Sterling hovered near multi-year highs against the dollar.
29 January 2026
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Dow Jones futures edge up as IBM pops and Microsoft drops before inflation data

Dow Jones futures edge up as IBM pops and Microsoft drops before inflation data

Dow E-mini futures rose 42 points early Thursday as IBM jumped 8.3% on strong earnings and Microsoft fell 6.4% amid doubts over AI spending. Meta surged 7.9%, Tesla gained 2.9%. Investors await jobless claims and PCE inflation data at 8:30 a.m. ET, with Apple set to report earnings after the close. The Dow closed Wednesday up 12.19 points at 49,015.60.
29 January 2026
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Australia stock market today: ASX 200 slips as rare earths tumble, RBA rate call looms

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 slips as rare earths tumble, RBA rate call looms

The S&P/ASX 200 closed down 0.07% at 8,927.5 after higher-than-expected inflation data pushed traders to adjust rate hike bets ahead of the RBA’s meeting next week. Tech and rare earth stocks fell, with Iluka dropping nearly 14% after flagging A$565 million in charges. Miners and energy shares gained on strong commodity prices. The Australian dollar hit a three-year high before easing.
29 January 2026
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ENvue Medical stock pulls back in premarket after 119% surge on U-Deliver distribution deal

ENvue Medical stock pulls back in premarket after 119% surge on U-Deliver distribution deal

ENvue Medical shares fell about 10% premarket Thursday after soaring 119% Wednesday on news of a U.S. distribution deal with U-Deliver for its reusable ENFit syringes. Trading volume spiked to 270.5 million shares, up from 195,000 the previous day. The syringes are now available on U-Deliver’s website and Amazon. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Stock Market Today

South32 share price drops 4% in ASX rout — what investors watch before results

South32 share price drops 4% in ASX rout — what investors watch before results

7 February 2026
South32 shares fell 4.1% to A$4.41 Friday as Australian miners dropped in the worst ASX session since April 2025. The S&P/ASX 200 lost 2%, erasing almost A$70 billion in value. South32’s half-year results and interim dividend decision are set for Feb. 12. Markets reopen Monday with investors watching for further volatility.
Wesfarmers share price: what to watch on ASX next week as results loom

Wesfarmers share price: what to watch on ASX next week as results loom

7 February 2026
Wesfarmers shares closed down 1.33% at A$85.04 on Friday, following a sharp drop in the S&P/ASX 200, which fell 2% for its steepest one-day loss in 10 months. Investors are watching for Australia’s household spending data next week and Wesfarmers’ half-year results due Feb. 19.
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