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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 price today jumps toward two-month high as Iran unrest flares; oil-stock investors watch CPI, Venezuela flows

Brent price today jumps toward two-month high as Iran unrest flares; oil-stock investors watch CPI, Venezuela flows

London, January 13, 2026, 12:05 GMT — Regular session Brent crude futures climbed $1.06, or 1.7%, reaching $64.93 a barrel by 0934 GMT on Tuesday, near levels not seen since mid-November amid renewed worries about Iran’s exports. U.S. West Texas Intermediate rose $1.02, also 1.7%, to $60.52. John Evans, an analyst at PVM Oil Associates, noted the market is factoring in some price protection against geopolitical risks, while Barclays estimates that unrest in Iran has tacked on roughly $3-$4 a barrel in geopolitical “risk premium”—the added cost traders accept to hedge against supply disruptions. (Reuters) Brent prices have surged over
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Google stock taps $4 trillion on Apple Gemini AI deal as “Have-Lots” worries grow

Google stock taps $4 trillion on Apple Gemini AI deal as “Have-Lots” worries grow

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 07:11 EST Alphabet (GOOGL.O) briefly hit a $4 trillion market cap on Monday following news that Apple’s (AAPL.O) upcoming AI models will use Google’s Gemini, cementing a multi-year partnership. Class A shares climbed as much as 1.7% to an all-time high of $334.04 before easing back, fueled by optimism around Google Cloud’s growth: revenue surged 34% in Q3, with backlog hitting $155 billion. Phil Blancato, CEO of Ladenburg Thalmann Asset Management, described Alphabet as “the one name that has surprised us all” within Wall Street’s “Magnificent Seven” — a nickname for seven mega-cap tech giants.
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CPI Morning: US economic calendar today puts stocks on edge as earnings kick off

CPI Morning: US economic calendar today puts stocks on edge as earnings kick off

New York, January 13, 2026, 06:58 (EST) — Premarket U.S. stock index futures dipped slightly Tuesday morning as traders braced for the government’s inflation data and kicked off the first big wave of earnings reports. The consumer price index, or CPI, remains the key driver behind market bets on interest rates. It directly influences Treasury yields and shapes equity valuations, especially for growth stocks that depend on cheaper borrowing. This week kicks off with a crucial test: can company profits live up to lofty expectations? Banks and airlines lead the charge, offering investors an early glimpse into credit demand, spending
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Oil prices jump on Iran unrest as Exxon stock slips premarket; Venezuela barrels in focus

Oil prices jump on Iran unrest as Exxon stock slips premarket; Venezuela barrels in focus

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 07:00 EST — Premarket Oil prices climbed early Tuesday, with Brent futures rising $1.06, or 1.7%, to $64.93 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate gained $1.02, also 1.7%, reaching $60.52, close to their strongest points since mid-November. Barclays estimated the geopolitical “risk premium”—the extra cost traders factor in for possible supply disruptions—at around $3-$4 a barrel. Brent’s premium over Dubai, a key Middle East benchmark, also stretched to its widest since July, according to LSEG data. John Evans, analyst at PVM Oil Associates, noted, “The oil market is building in some price protection against geopolitical
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Crude oil price today: Brent nears $65, WTI tops $60 on Iran unrest, Venezuela tug-of-war

Crude oil price today: Brent nears $65, WTI tops $60 on Iran unrest, Venezuela tug-of-war

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 07:01 EST — Premarket Oil prices surged again Tuesday, with Brent nearing $65 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) climbing back above $60 as traders factored in heightened risks from Iran. By 0934 GMT, Brent futures had risen $1.06, or 1.7%, to $64.93 a barrel; WTI gained $1.02, also 1.7%, reaching $60.52. “The oil market is building in some price protection against geopolitical drivers,” said John Evans, an analyst at PVM Oil Associates. Barclays estimated the Iran unrest “risk premium” — the added cost reflecting supply fears — at roughly $3-$4 a barrel.
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Natural gas price stock: UNG jumps 7.5% as Henry Hub futures rebound — what traders watch next

Natural gas price stock: UNG jumps 7.5% as Henry Hub futures rebound — what traders watch next

New York, January 13, 2026, 06:56 (EST) — Premarket Shares of the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) surged 7.5% Monday, closing at $11.18 before dipping roughly 0.9% in after-hours to $11.08. (Yahoo Finance) That rebound is crucial as weather swings have been driving U.S. natural gas prices, with the market moving into peak winter heating season. When the forecast shifts, traders follow suit. UNG offers equity traders a quicker route to track natural gas price shifts without dealing with futures contracts themselves. The fund aims to mirror daily changes in natural gas by using NYMEX contracts, rolling over to
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Mortgage rates today hold near 6.2% as Rocket Companies stock slips ahead of CPI

Mortgage rates today hold near 6.2% as Rocket Companies stock slips ahead of CPI

New York, January 13, 2026, 06:57 ET — Premarket Mortgage rates in the U.S. hovered around 6.2% on Tuesday. Rocket Companies (RKT) shares dipped 0.5% in premarket trading ahead of inflation figures. According to Bankrate, the national average for a 30-year fixed mortgage was 6.20%, or 6.26% APR including fees. UWM Holdings (UWMC) edged down 0.2%, while homebuilders D.R. Horton (DHI) and Lennar (LEN) climbed roughly 1.5% and 1.4%, respectively. (Bankrate) That mix is crucial since housing demand remains sensitive to payment changes. Even a slight shift in market rates can alter buyers’ qualifying power and impact refinance volumes that
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Google’s Gemini gets Walmart checkout as Alphabet stock rises in AI shopping push

Google’s Gemini gets Walmart checkout as Alphabet stock rises in AI shopping push

NEW YORK, Jan 13, 2026, 06:30 EST Alphabet (GOOGL) shares rose about 1% in premarket trading on Tuesday and Walmart (WMT) gained about 3% after the companies outlined plans to let shoppers buy Walmart and Sam’s Club items without leaving Google’s Gemini app. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/11/walmart-partners-with-google-gemini-on-shopping-tool.html (Walmart News & Leadership) The timing is the point. Big tech and big retailers are trying to turn chat into a checkout lane, part of what the industry calls “agentic commerce” — AI that can take multi-step tasks, like building a cart and paying, after a user prompts it. (The Verge) Google’s move also lands on
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Bitcoin price today: BTC hovers near $92,000 ahead of CPI test as Fed jitters linger

Bitcoin price today: BTC hovers near $92,000 ahead of CPI test as Fed jitters linger

NEW YORK, Jan 13, 2026, 06:29 EST Bitcoin traded just below $92,000 on Tuesday, pulling back slightly from an earlier dip toward $90,000. Investors stayed cautious ahead of U.S. inflation figures, which might shake up expectations for interest-rate cuts. Crypto moves nonstop, yet it often follows the lead of U.S. rates and the dollar. When traders expect policy to remain tight, risk appetite tends to evaporate quickly. Economists forecast the U.S. consumer price index to climb 0.3% in December, maintaining a 2.7% year-on-year gain after a 43-day government shutdown clouded the previous data, according to a Reuters poll. The Federal
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AI stocks today: Nvidia counters China chip-payment report, Palantir gets Citi boost, Alphabet rides Siri deal

AI stocks today: Nvidia counters China chip-payment report, Palantir gets Citi boost, Alphabet rides Siri deal

NEW YORK, Jan 13, 2026, 06:41 (EST) — Premarket AI shares showed a mixed picture in early trading Tuesday as Nvidia clarified its payment terms for the H200 AI chips. The company said Chinese buyers aren’t required to pay upfront and emphasized it won’t charge for products not delivered. Nvidia (NVDA) edged up 0.03% to $184.94. (Reuters) This matters because China policy risk has long been a red flag for Nvidia bulls: a single tweak in approval rules can freeze a backlog into stranded capital. Reuters reported on Jan. 8 that Nvidia requested some Chinese buyers to pay in full
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Silver price today: Metal holds near record ahead of U.S. CPI as SLV and silver stocks jump

Silver price today: Metal holds near record ahead of U.S. CPI as SLV and silver stocks jump

NEW YORK, Jan 13, 2026, 06:18 EST — Premarket Spot silver inched up Tuesday, staying just below a new record high as investors awaited U.S. inflation figures due later. The metal gained 0.7% to $85.57 an ounce, after hitting an all-time peak of $86.22 on Monday. (Reuters) This shift is significant since silver, much like gold, quickly responds to shifts in U.S. interest-rate forecasts. Rising yields can dampen appetite for bullion, which offers no interest, whereas a softer dollar usually lowers costs for buyers dealing in other currencies. Political risk remained a factor. Investors are still processing the Trump administration’s
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XRP price edges up as Washington’s crypto bill draft and CPI loom

XRP price edges up as Washington’s crypto bill draft and CPI loom

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 06:28 EST — Premarket Early Tuesday, XRP climbed roughly 1% to $2.06, recovering from a volatile spell and tracking alongside bitcoin and ether’s advances. The move arrives amid growing efforts in Washington to establish regulations for digital assets, a development that could redefine how tokens are regulated and determine who can sell them to U.S. investors. (Barron’s) Ripple, the firm closely linked to XRP, has also pushed a legal angle in this debate. In a letter released by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Ripple urged the agency not to adopt methods that “collapse the
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:27 AM EST Dollar Dips as Stocks Rally and US Data Influences Fed Rate Expectations February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST. The **dollar index** fell 0.17%, pressured by a rebound in equity markets reducing demand for the safe-haven currency. Weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data raised the odds of a Fed rate cut to 18% for March, though consumer sentiment improved to a six-month high, limiting losses. Hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic emphasized maintaining restrictive monetary policy. The dollar faces medium-term weakness amid expectations for rate cuts
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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