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.

Brent crude price sinks as Trump cools Iran fears; traders refocus on inventories

Brent crude price sinks as Trump cools Iran fears; traders refocus on inventories

Brent crude fell over 4% to $63.68 a barrel Thursday after U.S. President Trump said violence in Iran was easing, reducing fears of supply disruption. U.S. crude inventories rose by 3.4 million barrels and gasoline stocks jumped 9 million, adding pressure. Brent had settled higher in New York before reversing on Trump’s remarks. Traders await next week’s IEA and U.S. inventory data for direction.
15 January 2026
US stock futures today: TSMC lifts chip stocks as traders scan the U.S. economic calendar

US stock futures today: TSMC lifts chip stocks as traders scan the U.S. economic calendar

U.S. stock index futures rose early Thursday, led by a 0.74% jump in Nasdaq 100 contracts after TSMC’s record earnings and strong chip outlook. S&P 500 futures gained 0.32%, Dow futures edged up 0.06%. Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley will report earnings before the open. Weekly jobless claims and key regional factory surveys are due later this morning.
15 January 2026
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Oil prices tumble 4% on Trump Iran remarks, putting Exxon and Chevron in focus premarket

Oil prices tumble 4% on Trump Iran remarks, putting Exxon and Chevron in focus premarket

Brent crude dropped 4.27% to $63.68 a barrel and WTI fell 4.32% to $59.34 after President Trump said killings in Iran were ending, easing supply fears. U.S. crude stocks rose by 3.4 million barrels last week. Chevron and Exxon shares slipped in premarket trading after gains Wednesday. The U.S. completed initial Venezuelan oil sales tied to a $2 billion deal, with more expected.
15 January 2026
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ASML stock hits record high, clears $500B as TSMC lifts AI chip spending plan

ASML stock hits record high, clears $500B as TSMC lifts AI chip spending plan

ASML shares hit a record high Thursday, pushing its market value above $500 billion after TSMC announced a 2026 capital budget of up to $56 billion. ASML rose 4.3% by 0952 GMT, while U.S. chip tool makers also rallied. TSMC’s Q4 profit beat expectations, but its CEO warned of possible risks from an AI investment bubble. ASML reports earnings Jan. 28.
15 January 2026
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TSMC jolts Wall Street futures higher as chip stocks pop before the open

TSMC jolts Wall Street futures higher as chip stocks pop before the open

S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures rose Thursday after TSMC reported record fourth-quarter profit and raised its 2026 capital spending forecast to up to $56 billion. Applied Materials, Lam Research, and KLA jumped 5% to 6% premarket. Oil prices slid over 4% after Trump eased rhetoric on Iran. Major banks warned a proposed cap on credit card interest rates could restrict consumer lending.
15 January 2026
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Gold price slips from record high as GLD stock dips premarket; miners in focus

Gold price slips from record high as GLD stock dips premarket; miners in focus

Gold-backed stocks and ETFs slipped in U.S. premarket trading Thursday as spot gold retreated 0.4% to $4,602.99 an ounce, off Wednesday’s record. SPDR Gold Shares fell 0.3% to $424.68, while Newmont and Agnico Eagle also edged lower. The pullback followed signals from Washington of easing geopolitical tensions and a delay in new tariffs. Traders await U.S. data and the late January Fed meeting for direction.
15 January 2026
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UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits fresh record as Schroders jumps, Dunelm dives

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits fresh record as Schroders jumps, Dunelm dives

The FTSE 100 reached a new record on Thursday, rising 0.45% by mid-morning, while the FTSE 250 gained 0.7%. Asset managers and banks led the advance, with Schroders and Ashmore posting strong results. Dunelm plunged 16.6% after warning on profits. Official data showed UK GDP grew 0.3% in November.
15 January 2026
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Silver price stock SLV slips before the bell after record silver spike — what traders watch next

Silver price stock SLV slips before the bell after record silver spike — what traders watch next

SLV fell 2.5% to $82.44 in premarket trading Thursday after closing up 7.6% at $84.56 on Wednesday. Spot silver retreated to $89.97 from a record $93.57 as traders took profits. The pullback followed calmer geopolitical signals and a U.S. decision to delay mineral tariffs. U.S. jobless claims and import/export price data are due at 8:30 a.m. ET.
15 January 2026
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Dow Jones futures edge higher after TSMC forecast, with banks back in focus

Dow Jones futures edge higher after TSMC forecast, with banks back in focus

Dow Jones futures rose 0.06% early Thursday after TSMC projected strong growth and signaled plans to expand U.S. manufacturing. The Dow closed down 0.09% Wednesday, pressured by falling bank shares amid concerns over a proposed cap on credit-card rates. Wells Fargo dropped 4.6% after missing profit targets. Oil prices slid more than 2% in early Asian trading.
15 January 2026
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India stock market closed today: Sensex, Nifty reopen Friday — what traders are watching

India stock market closed today: Sensex, Nifty reopen Friday — what traders are watching

Indian stock markets were closed Thursday for a local holiday after the Nifty 50 and Sensex each posted their eighth straight loss Wednesday, dragged by tariff worries and foreign investor outflows. Infosys raised its FY26 revenue-growth forecast despite a drop in net profit. Oil prices fell over 3% overnight. India’s wholesale prices rose 0.83% in December, beating expectations.
15 January 2026
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Oakville teens land early funding for shark-deterring net as Halton board steps up mental health push

Oakville teens land early funding for shark-deterring net as Halton board steps up mental health push

Three Grade 11 students from Oakville’s T.A. Blakelock High School have raised about $5,500 for a shark-repelling fishing net using recycled materials, electromagnets, and blue LEDs, the Halton District School Board said Thursday. Most funding came from a Rotary conference in Orillia. The team is seeking intellectual property protection and plans to test the net on the East Coast.
15 January 2026
Broadcom stock falls again as China targets VMware; RBC says OpenAI upside ‘less clear’

Broadcom stock falls again as China targets VMware; RBC says OpenAI upside ‘less clear’

Broadcom shares dropped 4.2% to $339.89 premarket after reports that China ordered local firms to stop using foreign cybersecurity software, including VMware. The directive targets over a dozen U.S. and Israeli companies, citing national security. Broadcom also announced a $4.5 billion senior notes offering and began redeeming some VMware-linked debt. The stock fell 4.15% Wednesday amid a broader tech selloff.
15 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Applied Digital stock jumps 25% as AI data-center names rebound — what’s next for APLD

Applied Digital stock jumps 25% as AI data-center names rebound — what’s next for APLD

7 February 2026
Applied Digital Corporation shares jumped 25.52% Friday to $34.95, then slipped to $34.60 after hours. The company reported fiscal Q2 revenue up 250% to $126.6 million and signed leases for 600 MW of data center capacity in North Dakota. Applied Digital broke ground on a new 430‑MW campus in the southern U.S. in January. Financing includes a $100 million promissory note with 8% interest, paid in kind.
Eli Lilly stock pops as FDA targets cheap weight-loss copycats — what to know before Monday

Eli Lilly stock pops as FDA targets cheap weight-loss copycats — what to know before Monday

7 February 2026
Eli Lilly shares rose 3.7% to $1,058.18 Friday after the FDA said it would act against telehealth firm Hims & Hers for marketing a $49 compounded weight-loss pill. The move followed a sharp selloff Thursday when Hims announced plans to sell a version of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy. Investors remain uncertain how aggressively regulators will police copycat drugs and pricing in the obesity drug market.
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