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.

Critical Metals stock flips lower after early surge as U.S. rare-earth deal jolts sector

Critical Metals stock flips lower after early surge as U.S. rare-earth deal jolts sector

Critical Metals Corp shares fell 9.5% to $18.66 by mid-morning after a volatile start, despite rare-earth stocks initially rising on news of U.S. support for USA Rare Earth’s $1.6 billion financing package. Traders are seeking details on Critical Metals’ Greenland project timeline and funding. USA Rare Earth jumped 15% after announcing federal backing and a $1.5 billion PIPE deal.
26 January 2026
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Ondas (ONDS) stock slides in heavy trade as Networks unit funding deal sinks in

Ondas (ONDS) stock slides in heavy trade as Networks unit funding deal sinks in

Ondas Inc shares fell 5.2% to $11.54 in Monday morning trading after a recent SEC filing showed its Ondas Networks unit raised $8.4 million in Series B preferred stock, mostly funded by the parent company. The stock saw heavy volume and a 6% price swing as investors weighed the financing’s impact and awaited updates ahead of a defense conference starting Jan. 27.
26 January 2026
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Northern Dynasty (NAK) stock jumps 16% as gold hits $5,100 and Pebble case deadline nears

Northern Dynasty (NAK) stock jumps 16% as gold hits $5,100 and Pebble case deadline nears

Northern Dynasty Minerals shares jumped 16% to $2.48 in early Monday trading, with volume hitting 15.9 million shares by 10:30 a.m. ET. The move follows a metals rally that sent spot gold to a record $5,100 an ounce and copper to $5.99 a pound. The company’s value remains tied to legal battles over the Pebble mine, with a key court deadline set for Feb. 16. No new updates have been issued since Jan. 14.
26 January 2026
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Applied Digital (APLD) stock jumps above $39 as Delta Forge 1 AI data center bet comes into focus

Applied Digital (APLD) stock jumps above $39 as Delta Forge 1 AI data center bet comes into focus

Applied Digital shares rose about 5% Monday, reaching $41.59 in morning trading after breaking ground on its 430-megawatt Delta Forge 1 “AI Factory” project. The company has not disclosed the site location but plans to announce it in February. Investors are watching for updates on tenant deals and construction milestones. Applied Digital reported $126.6 million in revenue for its fiscal second quarter ending Nov. 30, 2025.
26 January 2026
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Hycroft Mining (HYMC) stock jumps as silver hits record highs — what investors watch next

Hycroft Mining (HYMC) stock jumps as silver hits record highs — what investors watch next

Hycroft Mining shares jumped 9.4% to $55.39 Monday morning as gold hit a record $5,110.50 an ounce and silver reached $109.44. The surge in precious metals lifted mining stocks and ETFs across the board. Traders cited safe-haven demand amid political and market turmoil. The Federal Reserve’s policy meeting begins Jan. 27.
26 January 2026
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Plug Power stock dips as investors brace for a make-or-break shareholder vote this week

Plug Power stock dips as investors brace for a make-or-break shareholder vote this week

Plug Power shares fell 1.6% to $2.46 Monday as investors eyed a Jan. 29 shareholder vote on doubling authorized shares to 3 billion. The company warned it may pursue a reverse split if the proposal fails. The vote comes ahead of the Federal Reserve’s Jan. 28 policy decision, a key event for volatile clean-energy stocks. Plug recently ended a warrant deal with Walmart, removing potential dilution from 42.2 million shares.
26 January 2026
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Intel stock steadies after last week’s slide as supply squeeze stays in focus

Intel stock steadies after last week’s slide as supply squeeze stays in focus

Intel shares edged down 0.2% to $45.07 in early Monday trading after plunging 14% Friday on warnings of tight first-quarter supply. The company projected revenue of $11.7 billion to $12.7 billion and zero non-GAAP EPS, citing factory constraints. Investors are watching for updates ahead of the Federal Reserve’s Jan. 28 rate decision and upcoming tech earnings.
26 January 2026
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Exxon Mobil (XOM) stock rises premarket as winter storm hits Baytown, Tengiz restart watched

Exxon Mobil (XOM) stock rises premarket as winter storm hits Baytown, Tengiz restart watched

Exxon Mobil shares rose 1.3% to $136.76 in premarket trading Monday as the company shut units at its Baytown, Texas complex due to freezing weather. Uncertainty remains over the restart of Kazakhstan’s Tengiz oilfield, where Exxon holds a 25% stake. Oil prices steadied after last week’s gains driven by U.S. weather disruptions. Exxon reports fourth-quarter earnings on January 30.
26 January 2026
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Nvidia stock price rises premarket after $2 billion CoreWeave stake, HBM4 supply news adds fuel

Nvidia stock price rises premarket after $2 billion CoreWeave stake, HBM4 supply news adds fuel

Nvidia shares rose 1.5% premarket after a $2 billion investment in AI cloud firm CoreWeave, nearly doubling its stake. Samsung will start HBM4 chip production next month, aiming to supply Nvidia. U.S. stock futures slipped ahead of Big Tech earnings and a Federal Reserve meeting this week. Nvidia still awaits Beijing’s decision on H200 chip sales in China.
26 January 2026
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Newmont Corporation stock price jumps premarket as gold tops $5,100 record — what’s next

Newmont Corporation stock price jumps premarket as gold tops $5,100 record — what’s next

Newmont shares rose 4.3% in premarket trading Monday as spot gold hit a record $5,110.50 an ounce. Barrick Mining, Agnico Eagle Mines, and Kinross Gold also advanced ahead of the U.S. open. Investors await the Federal Reserve’s Jan. 28 policy decision and Newmont’s earnings report on Feb. 19.
26 January 2026
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Hecla Mining stock price rises premarket after 2026 guidance, record Lucky Friday output

Hecla Mining stock price rises premarket after 2026 guidance, record Lucky Friday output

Hecla Mining shares rose 1.6% premarket to $31.81 after releasing preliminary 2025 production figures and a 2026 outlook. The company expects both silver and gold output to fall in 2026 but plans a record $55 million exploration budget. Investors await further details at an investor day in New York later Monday.
26 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Lloyds share price steadies after buyback update and BoE rate jitters — what to watch next week

Lloyds share price steadies after buyback update and BoE rate jitters — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
LONDON, February 7, 2026, 08:48 GMT — Market closed Lloyds Banking Group shares finished Friday higher after the lender flagged another round of share buybacks, helping to steady the stock at the end of a volatile two-day swing driven by shifting expectations for UK interest rates. With London markets closed for the weekend, the focus moves to Monday’s open and whether rate-cut pricing keeps easing pressure on bank earnings. Lloyds is a UK-focused lender, and investors tend to treat it as a clean play on domestic growth, mortgages and the direction of Bank Rate. That makes the stock quick to
Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

7 February 2026
Vodafone shares rose 1.47% to 110.60p Friday, recovering part of Thursday’s 4.68% drop after a Q3 update. Group revenue climbed 6.5% to €10.5 billion, but Germany’s 0.7% service revenue growth missed some forecasts. Vodafone launched a new €500 million buyback tranche, bringing total buybacks since May to €3.5 billion. Investors remain focused on Germany’s pace and cash flow execution.
NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

7 February 2026
NatWest shares closed up 1.45% at 659.4 pence Friday, buoyed by a buyback of 797,428 shares and a new digital mortgage deal with Rightmove. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% but signaled possible cuts, with markets pricing in two reductions for 2026. NatWest plans to expand its Accelerator community to 50,000 members by 2026. Annual results are due Feb. 13.
Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Unilever shares closed flat at 5,250p in London Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.6% gain. The company issued 4.2 million new shares for employee plans, bringing total shares to over 2.18 billion. Investors await Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 12, with analyst consensus pointing to 3.9% Q4 sales growth. Unilever’s U.S. ADR rose 0.8% to $72.12.
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