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.

BlackRock stock set for cautious open after BLK slides 4.6% on tariff shock

BlackRock stock set for cautious open after BLK slides 4.6% on tariff shock

BlackRock shares fell 4.6% to $1,110.05 Tuesday, breaking a five-day winning streak and underperforming major financial peers as U.S. stocks slumped on renewed tariff threats from President Trump. The S&P 500 lost 2.06%. BlackRock reported $14 trillion in assets for 2025 and raised its dividend by 10%. CEO Larry Fink rejected AI bubble fears at Davos.
21 January 2026
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Lithium price jumps again as China spot hits 158,500 yuan; Albemarle stock pops premarket

Lithium price jumps again as China spot hits 158,500 yuan; Albemarle stock pops premarket

Battery-grade lithium carbonate in China rose 3.9% to 158,500 yuan per tonne on Wednesday, according to Shanghai Metals Market. The Guangzhou Futures Exchange raised margin requirements and expanded daily price limits on lithium futures as volatility increased. Albemarle shares gained 5.8% in U.S. premarket trading, while SQM rose 3.4%.
21 January 2026
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Oil prices slip again as U.S. stockpile build looms, Kazakhstan outage fades

Oil prices slip again as U.S. stockpile build looms, Kazakhstan outage fades

Brent crude futures fell 12 cents to $64.80 a barrel by late morning Wednesday, while U.S. WTI slipped 11 cents to $60.25. Traders pointed to expectations of rising U.S. inventories and weaker demand. The International Energy Agency projected global oil supply will outpace demand by 3.69 million barrels per day in 2026. U.S. inventory data releases were delayed by a federal holiday.
21 January 2026
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Lululemon pulls new ‘Get Low’ leggings from online store after see-through complaints

Lululemon pulls new ‘Get Low’ leggings from online store after see-through complaints

Lululemon halted online sales of its new Get Low workout line in North America after customers reported the leggings were see-through when squatting. The collection remains available in stores and online in Europe. Shares fell about 6.5% Tuesday as the company faces a CEO transition and pressure from activist investors. Founder Chip Wilson is pushing a proxy fight to oust Advent from the board.
21 January 2026
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Next buys Russell & Bromley for £3.8m — and leaves 33 stores facing an uncertain future

Next buys Russell & Bromley for £3.8m — and leaves 33 stores facing an uncertain future

Next is acquiring Russell & Bromley’s brand and intellectual property for £2.5 million and some stock for £1.3 million, with court approval expected later Wednesday. The deal includes three stores; 33 stores and nine concessions remain in administration and will keep trading as options are reviewed. Retail Realisation is handling stock clearance for excluded outlets. Next shares fell 0.3% in London morning trading.
21 January 2026
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What Wall Street watches today: U.S. economic calendar, housing signals and a $13 billion Treasury auction

What Wall Street watches today: U.S. economic calendar, housing signals and a $13 billion Treasury auction

U.S. stock futures edged higher premarket Wednesday after Wall Street’s sharpest drop in three months. Mortgage applications jumped 14.1% last week, with refinancing up 20%. The Treasury will auction $69 billion in 17-week bills and $13 billion in 20-year bonds. The Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case involving President Trump and Fed Governor Lisa Cook at 10 a.m.
21 January 2026
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Bitcoin price breaks below $90,000 as global selloff hits crypto and traders eye the next floor

Bitcoin price breaks below $90,000 as global selloff hits crypto and traders eye the next floor

Bitcoin fell below $90,000 in Singapore trading Wednesday, reaching $88,894, its lowest since January 9. The drop followed sharp selloffs in stocks and government bonds as investors reduced risk exposure. Ether slid over 7%, Solana dropped 5.3%, and Coinbase shares lost 5.6%. Trading volume in bitcoin rose 14% during the decline.
21 January 2026
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Gold price jumps past $4,800 as India MCX futures hit ₹1.58 lakh; silver sets fresh record

Gold price jumps past $4,800 as India MCX futures hit ₹1.58 lakh; silver sets fresh record

India’s MCX gold futures hit a record ₹1,58,339 per 10 grams Wednesday, while spot gold surged to $4,887.82 an ounce as investors sought safe havens amid US-Europe tensions over Greenland. Silver futures in India reached ₹3,35,521 per kg. Physical-market gold premiums in India jumped above $100 an ounce on speculation of an import-duty hike before the Feb. 1 budget.
21 January 2026
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Canada debt survey: 71% expect cost of living to worsen in 2026, MNP index shows

Canada debt survey: 71% expect cost of living to worsen in 2026, MNP index shows

Seventy-one percent of Canadians expect the cost of living to worsen in 2026, according to MNP’s Consumer Debt Index. Forty-one percent are just $200 away from missing bill payments. In Atlantic Canada, 61% foresee greater housing pressures, but few seek professional help. Many are cutting expenses, while about a third avoid addressing financial issues.
21 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

7 February 2026
Meta shares dropped 1.3% to $661.46 on Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $135 billion, raising investor concerns over cash flow. Meta reported Q4 revenue of $59.89 billion, up 24% year-over-year, with ad impressions rising 18%. Analysts remain divided on whether AI-driven ad gains can offset the steep spending ramp.
IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

7 February 2026
IAG shares rose 4.33% to 438.50 pence Friday, near their 52-week high, ahead of full-year results due later this month. The company reported 162,073,135 treasury shares and total voting rights of 4,565,128,012. Brent crude fell 2.2% Thursday to $67.93 a barrel. South Europe Ground Services logged 712,340 operations in 2025 and seeks approval to operate in Portugal.
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