Today: 3 June 2026

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.

XRP price today slips as traders brace for U.S. payrolls, CPI week

XRP price today slips as traders brace for U.S. payrolls, CPI week

XRP dropped about 4% to $1.38 in early New York trading Monday, mirroring declines in bitcoin and ether. The move followed last week’s tech stock selloff and forced liquidations in crypto. Traders are watching for U.S. payrolls data on Feb. 11, CPI on Feb. 13, and Ripple’s XRP Community Day event. Liquidity remains thin, increasing price swings.
9 February 2026
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AI stocks brace for a big week: Micron slips on Samsung HBM4 talk as Nvidia looms

AI stocks brace for a big week: Micron slips on Samsung HBM4 talk as Nvidia looms

Micron shares fell 3% premarket after reports that Samsung will begin mass production of HBM4 memory for Nvidia AI chips this month. Nvidia dropped 1%, Super Micro Computer slipped 1.5%, while Microsoft and Amazon edged higher. Traders focused on upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals. Nvidia reports earnings Feb. 25.
9 February 2026
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Silver price jumps again after wild swings as delayed U.S. data looms

Silver price jumps again after wild swings as delayed U.S. data looms

Silver jumped 4.3% to $81.32 an ounce by 0948 GMT Monday, extending Friday’s 9% surge as the U.S. dollar weakened and traders awaited delayed U.S. payrolls and inflation data. Volatility remains high after January’s record highs and last week’s sharp swings. Nearly $430 million flowed into silver funds over six days, according to the Financial Times. The U.S. jobs report is now set for Feb. 11, with CPI due Feb. 13.
9 February 2026
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Solana price sinks to $83 as bulls pitch $250 and bears warn of $20

Solana price sinks to $83 as bulls pitch $250 and bears warn of $20

Solana’s SOL token fell 4.27% to $83.21 on Monday, with $14.2 million in futures liquidations and open interest near $5.14 billion, according to CoinGlass. Nasdaq.com columns outlined a possible price range from $20, if legal risks escalate, to $250 if stablecoin payments grow and inflows return. A class-action lawsuit now targets Solana Labs and the Solana Foundation.
9 February 2026
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China’s Treasury warning jolts the dollar as Takaichi win sends yen swinging, Nikkei to a record

China’s Treasury warning jolts the dollar as Takaichi win sends yen swinging, Nikkei to a record

U.S. Treasury prices fell and the dollar weakened after Chinese regulators told banks to limit exposure to U.S. government debt, sources said. Japan’s Nikkei closed at a record high after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s landslide win and tax cut pledge. The yen rebounded as Tokyo signaled possible intervention. China’s renminbi hit its strongest level since May 2023.
9 February 2026
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Shell stock creeps toward its yearly high as buybacks roll on — and JPMorgan sticks with “Overweight”

Shell stock creeps toward its yearly high as buybacks roll on — and JPMorgan sticks with “Overweight”

Shell shares rose 0.6% to 2,790p in London after launching a $3.5 billion buyback set to run until May 1, with repurchased shares to be cancelled. JPMorgan maintained an “Overweight” rating and DZ Bank lifted its fair value estimate, both citing capital returns. Shell reported Q4 adjusted earnings of $3.26 billion and a dividend of $0.372 per share. The company plans to appoint PwC as auditor from 2027, pending shareholder approval.
9 February 2026
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Gold price above $5,000 again as dollar slips; U.S. jobs and CPI tests loom

Gold price above $5,000 again as dollar slips; U.S. jobs and CPI tests loom

Gold held above $5,000 an ounce in London on Monday, with spot prices rising 1.1% to $5,012.53 after Friday’s 4% surge. Traders focused on U.S. economic data due this week, including the jobs report Feb. 11 and CPI Feb. 13, as expectations for Fed rate cuts in 2026 grew. China’s central bank extended gold purchases for a 15th month, lifting reserves to 74.19 million ounces. Silver jumped 4.3% to $81.32.
9 February 2026
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India stock market today: Nifty ends above 25,850 as SBI hits record close, trade deal hopes lift Sensex

India stock market today: Nifty ends above 25,850 as SBI hits record close, trade deal hopes lift Sensex

State Bank of India surged 7.5% after beating profit forecasts, lifting the Nifty 50 by 173.60 points to 25,867.30 and the Sensex by 485.35 to 84,065. Mid- and small-cap shares outperformed on optimism over an interim India-U.S. trade framework. The rupee closed weaker at 90.7575 per dollar amid corporate demand. Market breadth was positive, with 3,105 gainers on the BSE.
9 February 2026
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Dow futures steady as Wall Street braces for delayed jobs report and CPI after tech jitters

Dow futures steady as Wall Street braces for delayed jobs report and CPI after tech jitters

Dow futures rose 46 points premarket Monday while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures slipped. Kroger jumped 6% after a report naming Greg Foran as incoming CEO. Hims & Hers fell after pulling its $49 weight-loss pill following regulatory pressure. Traders awaited delayed January payrolls data and Friday’s CPI report.
9 February 2026
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Dow Jones futures steady after Dow hits 50,000 as jobs report, CPI loom this week

Dow Jones futures steady after Dow hits 50,000 as jobs report, CPI loom this week

The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time Friday, ending at 50,115.67, up 2.47%. Dow E-mini futures rose 46 points premarket Monday, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures slipped. U.S. payrolls and CPI data, delayed by a federal shutdown, are now set for release Feb. 11 and Feb. 13. Caterpillar, Goldman Sachs, and Nvidia led Friday’s gains.
9 February 2026
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Ethereum’s $2,000 test: CoinShares sees outflows easing, but ETF cash keeps leaving

Ethereum’s $2,000 test: CoinShares sees outflows easing, but ETF cash keeps leaving

Crypto ETPs posted a third week of outflows, slowing to $187 million, with bitcoin products losing $264.4 million and ether ETPs gaining $5.3 million, CoinShares said. Ether fell over 30% last week, briefly touching $1,700 before rebounding above $2,000. Spot ether ETFs saw net outflows of $21.3 million on Feb. 6, led by $45.4 million from BlackRock’s ETHA, Farside reported. Bitcoin’s average 1% market depth dropped to $5 million, Kaiko said.
9 February 2026
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Australia stock market today: ASX 200 jumps nearly 2% as tech rebounds; Pepper Money spikes on bid

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 jumps nearly 2% as tech rebounds; Pepper Money spikes on bid

The S&P/ASX 200 jumped 1.85% to 8,870.1 on Monday, erasing much of Friday’s losses as tech and real estate stocks led gains. Car Group surged 9.9% after strong results, while Pepper Money soared on a takeover bid. Australian household spending fell 0.4% in December. Traders now await major bank earnings and key U.S. economic data this week.
9 February 2026
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UK stock market today: FTSE 100 slips as Starmer turmoil weighs; NatWest deal and Greggs downgrade in focus

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 slips as Starmer turmoil weighs; NatWest deal and Greggs downgrade in focus

London’s FTSE 100 slipped 0.1% to 10,360.11 in morning trade, as political turmoil around Prime Minister Keir Starmer unsettled markets. NatWest shares dropped 4.5% after agreeing to buy Evelyn Partners for £2.7 billion. The pound was steady at $1.3607, while the 10-year gilt yield reached 4.554%. Gold topped $5,000 and Brent crude hovered near $68 a barrel.
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HSBC stock price today: HSBA.L edges up as UK banks pivot to wealth fees before Feb. 25 results

HSBC stock price today: HSBA.L edges up as UK banks pivot to wealth fees before Feb. 25 results

HSBC shares rose 0.4% to around 1,312 pence in London by 10:38 GMT as investors awaited annual results due Feb. 25. NatWest’s £2.7 billion deal to buy Evelyn Partners renewed focus on wealth management fees. UK gilt yields climbed amid political uncertainty after the resignation of Prime Minister Starmer’s top aide. HSBC traded between 1,308 and 1,316.8 pence after closing at 1,305.8 on Friday.
9 February 2026
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Nvidia’s Jensen Huang calls Meta AI’s profit pioneer as spending fears swirl

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang calls Meta AI’s profit pioneer as spending fears swirl

Meta forecast 2026 capital expenditures of $115 billion to $135 billion as fourth-quarter revenue rose 24% to $59.9 billion and earnings per share hit $8.88. CEO Mark Zuckerberg cited strong 2025 performance, while Nvidia’s Jensen Huang told CNBC that Meta leads in AI profitability. Meta’s ad upgrades lifted Facebook clicks 3.5% and Instagram conversions over 1% in Q4.
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Mastercard Tumbles Again; June 3 New York Update

Mastercard Tumbles Again; June 3 New York Update

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Mastercard shares slid 2.4% to $466.41 after announcing a senior leadership shakeup and new stablecoin settlement options, as investors weighed execution risks and the need for proof of growth beyond traditional card fees; trading volume was above average and the decline extended Tuesday’s 3.55% drop, outpacing losses in Visa and American Express.
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Alphabet Stock Is Slipping After a Huge AI Cash Call. Here’s What Traders Are Watching

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Redwire Shares Fall After Steep Space Rally; Traders React

Redwire Shares Fall After Steep Space Rally; Traders React

3 June 2026
Redwire shares plunged 8.7% to $18.78 after Jefferies downgraded the stock on valuation concerns, despite 57.9% Q1 revenue growth and a record $498.1 million backlog; investors now demand evidence that contract wins and strong demand will translate into actual revenue and profits as SpaceX’s record IPO looms and the space sector resets.
Goa Rooftop Solar Effort Faces Fresh Challenge With Local Installers Moving In

Goa Rooftop Solar Effort Faces Fresh Challenge With Local Installers Moving In

3 June 2026
Kunde Solar Solutions and Solstar Ultima LLP won top residential awards at Goa’s first Solar & Storage Expo, spotlighting local rooftop solar firms as India’s PM Surya Ghar scheme targets 10 million homes by March 2027 with subsidies up to ₹78,000; rollout faces risks from bank reluctance, state delays, and grid issues, with no new financials or project targets disclosed for the winners.
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