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.

NASA’s Moon Nuclear Reactor Push Meets DOE Safety Rule Shake-Up — What Space and Nuclear Stocks Are Watching

NASA’s Moon Nuclear Reactor Push Meets DOE Safety Rule Shake-Up — What Space and Nuclear Stocks Are Watching

NASA and the Department of Energy plan to deploy a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030, according to a new agreement. Energy Secretary Chris Wright has ended the DOE’s ALARA radiation-safety principle. Contractors involved in lunar infrastructure are drawing renewed attention as the agencies push forward. The DOE is also revising nuclear regulations, which could affect project costs and timelines.
14 January 2026
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NatWest share price edges up as buyback rolls on and board change lands ahead of Feb results

NatWest share price edges up as buyback rolls on and board change lands ahead of Feb results

NatWest shares rose 0.2% to 630.0 pence in early London trading after the bank disclosed it bought back 845,398 shares on Jan. 13, to be cancelled. The stock remains 6.7% below its Jan. 6 high. Non-executive director Yasmin Jetha will retire in March, with Albert Hitchcock joining the board in February. Investors await NatWest’s annual results and 2026 guidance on Feb. 13.
14 January 2026
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Gold price today: MCX breaks record again at ₹1.43 lakh — silver edges toward ₹3 lakh

Gold price today: MCX breaks record again at ₹1.43 lakh — silver edges toward ₹3 lakh

MCX gold hit a record ₹1,43,096 per 10 grams in India on Wednesday, while MCX silver surged 4.4% to ₹2,87,199 per kg. Spot gold reached $4,639.42 an ounce and silver topped $90 after softer U.S. inflation data increased bets on Fed rate cuts. Silver is up nearly 27% this year. Analysts expect continued volatility tied to U.S. economic data and policy moves.
14 January 2026
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EU Tariff Relief? BYD, Xpeng Shares Jump on Plan to Swap Chinese EV Duties for Minimum Prices

EU Tariff Relief? BYD, Xpeng Shares Jump on Plan to Swap Chinese EV Duties for Minimum Prices

Shares of BYD rose up to 4.8% in Hong Kong and Xpeng gained 5.3% after the European Commission signaled it may swap tariffs on China-made EVs for a minimum-price scheme. SAIC Motor climbed as much as 3.6% in Shanghai. The EU is negotiating with Beijing on alternatives to tariffs of up to 35.3% on battery electric vehicles.
14 January 2026
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Rolls-Royce stock in focus: fresh buyback filing and Deutsche Bank target lift ahead of London open

Rolls-Royce stock in focus: fresh buyback filing and Deutsche Bank target lift ahead of London open

Rolls-Royce repurchased 428,382 shares on Jan. 13 as part of its £200 million buyback, bringing the total to 3.58 million shares cancelled since December. Shares closed Tuesday at 1,305p, up 1.4% and reaching a 52-week high. Deutsche Bank raised its target price to 1,325p, maintaining a “buy” rating. The company will release full-year results on Feb. 26.
14 January 2026
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XRP price at a crossroads: rebound to $2.14 meets Senate crypto bill and a $2.22 test

XRP price at a crossroads: rebound to $2.14 meets Senate crypto bill and a $2.22 test

XRP rose 4% to $2.14 in early New York trading Wednesday after swinging between $2.05 and $2.18. U.S. senators unveiled draft legislation late Monday to clarify crypto regulation, proposing new rules for stablecoins and giving the CFTC oversight of spot crypto markets. Technical analysts flagged $2.10 as key support, with resistance near $2.22. Some traders remain cautious amid choppy price action.
14 January 2026
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BYD and Xpeng pop as EU hints at a minimum-price alternative to China EV tariffs

BYD and Xpeng pop as EU hints at a minimum-price alternative to China EV tariffs

Shares of Chinese EV makers surged Tuesday after the European Commission outlined a plan allowing exporters to swap EU tariffs for minimum price commitments. BYD rose up to 4.8% in Hong Kong, Xpeng gained 5.3%, and SAIC Motor climbed 3.6% in Shanghai. The Commission said any price deal must match the effect of tariffs and address subsidy concerns. Beijing welcomed the proposal, calling for dialogue.
14 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Apple stock price ends week higher as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI loom next

Apple stock price ends week higher as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI loom next

7 February 2026
Apple closed up 0.8% at $278.12 Friday, then slipped 0.3% after hours. The S&P 500 jumped 1.97% and the Nasdaq rose 2.18% as chipmakers rallied, while Amazon fell 5.6% on higher capex guidance. Investors await U.S. jobs data Feb. 11 and CPI Feb. 13. Apple’s next dividend is $0.26 per share, payable Feb. 12.
Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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