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.

Heating oil price today steadies near $2.25 as Iran risk collides with U.S. stockpile test

Heating oil price today steadies near $2.25 as Iran risk collides with U.S. stockpile test

U.S. heating oil futures rose to $2.2488 a gallon premarket Wednesday, up 0.46%, tracking gains in crude as unrest in Iran fueled supply concerns. The American Petroleum Institute reported a 4.34 million-barrel build in distillate stocks. More Venezuelan crude is arriving at U.S. ports, widening the WTI-Brent spread. Traders await the EIA’s weekly petroleum report at 10:30 a.m. EST.
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Brent price today climbs again as Iran tensions deepen, traders eye U.S. stocks and Venezuela flows

Brent price today climbs again as Iran tensions deepen, traders eye U.S. stocks and Venezuela flows

Brent crude rose 1.3% to $66.31 a barrel by 1054 GMT Wednesday, its fifth straight gain, as tensions with Iran fueled supply concerns. U.S. WTI climbed 1.3% to $61.96. Tehran warned it could target U.S. bases in the Middle East if attacked, prompting some U.S. personnel in Qatar to evacuate, according to diplomatic sources. U.S. crude inventories rose by 5.23 million barrels last week, the API said.
14 January 2026
Gasoline price today: UGA stock rises before EIA data as RBOB futures firm

Gasoline price today: UGA stock rises before EIA data as RBOB futures firm

United States Gasoline Fund LP (UGA) rose 1.6% premarket to $65.73 as NYMEX RBOB gasoline futures edged up 0.35% to $1.8329 a gallon. API reported U.S. gasoline inventories jumped by 8.23 million barrels last week. Traders await Wednesday’s EIA petroleum status report for official inventory data. AAA listed the national average retail gasoline price at $2.84 a gallon.
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Crude oil price climbs on Iran fears, lifting USO ETF and oil stocks before U.S. inventory data

Crude oil price climbs on Iran fears, lifting USO ETF and oil stocks before U.S. inventory data

The United States Oil Fund rose 2.5% to $73.48 in premarket trading Wednesday as crude prices extended gains, with Brent futures up 1.3% at $66.31 and WTI at $61.96. Iran-related supply risks kept a premium in oil prices. The WTI-Brent spread widened to $4.76, its largest since April, amid expectations of more Venezuelan imports. Traders awaited EIA stockpile data after API reported a 5.23 million barrel U.S. crude build.
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US economic calendar today: Retail sales and PPI loom as Wall Street futures slip ahead of bank earnings

US economic calendar today: Retail sales and PPI loom as Wall Street futures slip ahead of bank earnings

U.S. stock futures slipped early Wednesday, with S&P 500 E-minis down 0.17% and Nasdaq 100 E-minis off 0.22% before key bank earnings and economic data. JPMorgan reported a profit beat but shares fell after executives warned about credit-card rate caps. Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet dropped over 2% premarket. Traders awaited retail sales and producer price data for signals on inflation and consumer demand.
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Mortgage rates today: Rocket stock slips as 30-year fixed moves back above 6%

Mortgage rates today: Rocket stock slips as 30-year fixed moves back above 6%

Rocket Companies shares fell 1.9% to $22.76 in early Wednesday trading as the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed to 6.07%. Mortgage lenders and insurers, including loanDepot and MGIC Investment, also dropped. U.S. consumer prices rose 2.7% in December, keeping traders focused on inflation and upcoming economic data. Investors are watching for fresh mortgage-application numbers and inflation reports later in the day.
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Nvidia stock braces for a China shock as customs blocks H200 AI chips despite U.S. export nod

Nvidia stock braces for a China shock as customs blocks H200 AI chips despite U.S. export nod

Nvidia shares rose 0.5% premarket to $185.81 after reports that China blocked imports of its H200 AI chips, despite recent U.S. approval for limited exports. Beijing warned local tech firms to avoid the chips unless necessary. Washington’s new rules require third-party testing and impose a 25% fee. Investors await further signals from both governments and fresh AI chip demand data.
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Infosys Q3 results: Profit hit by labour codes, but FY26 guidance gets a lift

Infosys Q3 results: Profit hit by labour codes, but FY26 guidance gets a lift

Infosys raised its FY26 revenue growth forecast to 3%-3.5% after Q3 revenue rose 8.9% to 454.79 billion rupees, but profit fell 2.2% due to a one-time 12.89 billion rupee charge from India’s new labour codes. Operating margin was 18.4%, adjusted to 21.2% excluding the provision. The company reported $4.8 billion in large-deal wins. Infosys shares closed up 0.6% ahead of earnings, but remain down 17% over the past year.
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Natural gas price stock UNG wobbles before the bell as Henry Hub slips — what traders watch next

Natural gas price stock UNG wobbles before the bell as Henry Hub slips — what traders watch next

The United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) fell 0.3% to $11.29 in premarket trading Wednesday. NYMEX Henry Hub February natural gas futures dropped 0.8% to $3.391 per mmBtu. The U.S. EIA cut its Q1 Henry Hub price forecast to $3.38/mmBtu, citing mild January weather. Traders await storage data due Thursday and watch for late-January weather shifts.
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XRP price today: Ripple-linked token rises as Washington’s crypto rules fight heats up

XRP price today: Ripple-linked token rises as Washington’s crypto rules fight heats up

XRP jumped 3.7% to $2.13 on $4.7 billion in trading as U.S. lawmakers advanced a draft bill on crypto regulation. The proposal would expand CFTC oversight of spot crypto markets and restrict passive stablecoin yields, drawing opposition from banks and crypto firms. Over 130 amendments are circulating ahead of a Senate markup session set for January 15. Bitcoin topped $95,000 and ether rose over 6%.
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Silver price breaks $90 record as SLV and silver stocks brace for U.S. open

Silver price breaks $90 record as SLV and silver stocks brace for U.S. open

Spot silver jumped above $90 an ounce for the first time, hitting a record $91.53 before trading up 4% at $90.46 in early U.S. hours. The metal has surged nearly 27% in 2026 on Fed rate-cut bets, tighter inventories, and geopolitical tensions. Silver-linked funds and miners tracked the rally, with SLV closing at $78.60, up 1.8%. U.S. CPI rose 0.2% in December, fueling further rate speculation.
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Bitcoin price today: Senate crypto bill lifts Coinbase, Strategy as bitcoin nears $95,000 in premarket

Bitcoin price today: Senate crypto bill lifts Coinbase, Strategy as bitcoin nears $95,000 in premarket

Bitcoin rose nearly 3% to $94,900 in premarket trading Wednesday, with Coinbase and Strategy leading gains among U.S.-listed crypto stocks. Traders are watching Thursday’s Senate Banking Committee markup on the CLARITY Act, which could affect stablecoin rewards and regulatory oversight. Strategy disclosed a $1.25 billion bitcoin purchase last week. U.S. inflation data showed a 0.3% rise in December consumer prices.
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Dow Jones futures slip before bank earnings and retail sales data hit Wall Street

Dow Jones futures slip before bank earnings and retail sales data hit Wall Street

Dow E-mini futures fell 0.2% before earnings from Citigroup, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo. The Dow dropped 0.8% Tuesday, pressured by financial stocks and renewed worries over Trump’s proposed credit-card rate cap. JPMorgan beat profit forecasts but took a $2.2 billion hit tied to its Apple card partnership. Investors awaited retail sales and producer price data due at 8:30 a.m. ET.
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Tesla stock slips premarket after Musk says Full Self-Driving will be subscription-only from Feb. 14

Tesla stock slips premarket after Musk says Full Self-Driving will be subscription-only from Feb. 14

Tesla shares slipped 0.4% to $447.20 premarket after Elon Musk said the company will scrap its $8,000 Full Self-Driving one-time purchase, leaving only a monthly subscription. U.S. regulators continue to investigate Tesla’s driver-assist features. Separately, Tesla agreed to mediation in a federal lawsuit alleging racial harassment at its Fremont factory, with talks possible by spring.
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Sensex slips again, Nifty ends below 25,700 as tariff worries bite — Infosys earnings land after the bell

Sensex slips again, Nifty ends below 25,700 as tariff worries bite — Infosys earnings land after the bell

Indian shares fell Wednesday, with the Nifty 50 down 0.26% and Sensex losing 0.29%, marking seven losses in eight sessions. Foreign investors have pulled $2 billion from Indian stocks this month. State-run banks outperformed, with Union Bank of India up 7.9% after a 9% profit rise, while IT stocks lagged. Markets will close Thursday for Maharashtra municipal elections.
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Stock Market Today

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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