Today: 8 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.

Cadence Bank stock slips as Huntington deal countdown nears Feb. 1 close

Cadence Bank stock slips as Huntington deal countdown nears Feb. 1 close

Cadence Bank shares fell 1.7% to $42.11 Friday, widening their discount to the implied Huntington Bancshares takeover price ahead of the expected Feb. 1 merger close. Huntington ended up 1.1% at $17.48, raising the deal’s implied value to $43.26 per Cadence share. All regulatory approvals are in place, with final closing conditions pending. After-hours, Cadence rose to $42.41.
31 January 2026
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Chevron stock jumps after Q4 beat and Venezuela moves — what investors watch next week

Chevron stock jumps after Q4 beat and Venezuela moves — what investors watch next week

Chevron shares rose 3.3% to $176.90 Friday after beating fourth-quarter profit forecasts and announcing a 4% dividend increase. Executives said Venezuelan output could jump 50% if U.S. sanctions ease, while first-quarter production is expected to fall due to maintenance. Brent crude settled at $70.69. Investors await Sunday’s OPEC+ meeting and possible U.S. moves on Venezuela.
31 January 2026
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Nu Holdings stock drops after Nubank gets conditional U.S. bank charter nod — what investors watch next

Nu Holdings stock drops after Nubank gets conditional U.S. bank charter nod — what investors watch next

Nu Holdings shares fell 5.3% to $17.75 after it received conditional approval to form a U.S. national bank, with trading volume over 51 million shares. The new bank, to be based in McLean, Virginia, still needs further regulatory sign-offs. The drop came amid broader losses for Brazil-linked and fintech stocks. Nu’s next major update is expected with its Feb. 25 earnings report.
31 January 2026
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Rio Tinto stock drops as metals rout bites; Glencore clock and Brazil deal loom

Rio Tinto stock drops as metals rout bites; Glencore clock and Brazil deal loom

Rio Tinto’s U.S.-listed shares fell 4.3% to $91.03 Friday as gold, silver, and copper prices slumped, triggering a broader mining sell-off. The drop followed news of Rio and Chinalco’s $903.6 million deal to acquire control of Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio. London shares closed down 1.62%. Investors await possible updates on a Glencore tie-up by Feb. 5.
31 January 2026
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Your electric bill may stay high in 2026 — here’s what’s keeping rates up

Your electric bill may stay high in 2026 — here’s what’s keeping rates up

U.S. residential electricity prices are projected to reach 17.9 cents per kilowatt-hour in 2026, up from 17.3 cents in 2025, according to the Energy Information Administration. Utilities have requested nearly $31 billion in rate hikes for 2025, with over half already approved. Unpaid bills and shutoffs are rising, prompting regulatory action. Federal emergency orders are keeping some coal plants running, adding costs for consumers.
31 January 2026
Novavax stock drops 6% into the weekend as Pfizer Matrix‑M cash and earnings clock loom

Novavax stock drops 6% into the weekend as Pfizer Matrix‑M cash and earnings clock loom

Novavax shares fell 6.4% to $8.85 at Friday’s close, underperforming the broader market. Trading volume topped 5 million shares, above the 50-day average. Investors are watching for updates on partner-driven cash, including a $30 million upfront payment expected in Q1 2026 from a license deal. Novavax delayed its profitability target to 2028 and projects 2026 adjusted revenue of $185–$205 million.
31 January 2026
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Gold.com stock slides after gold’s historic reversal; earnings on deck next week

Gold.com stock slides after gold’s historic reversal; earnings on deck next week

Gold.com shares fell 3.1% to $51.85 Friday, then rose 1.3% after hours, following sharp swings in bullion prices after President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh as Fed chair. The company, formerly A-Mark Precious Metals, reports quarterly results Feb. 5. Canada’s gold sector dropped 11.8% as spot gold slid and the dollar strengthened. Analysts cited Warsh’s nomination as a bearish signal for gold.
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Stock Market Today

Verizon stock snaps seven-day winning streak — what to watch for VZ into the new week

Verizon stock snaps seven-day winning streak — what to watch for VZ into the new week

8 February 2026
New York, Feb 7, 2026, 17:31 EST — Market closed. Verizon Communications Inc shares fell 1.7% on Friday to close at $46.31, underperforming a broad rally that lifted the Dow and S&P 500. The drop snapped a seven-session winning streak for the telecoms giant. (MarketWatch) The pullback comes after a sharp run-up since Verizon’s late-January results, when it flagged higher wireless subscriber growth and rolled out a $25 billion share buyback program, its first in nearly six years. The company also projected 2026 adjusted profit above analysts’ expectations, according to LSEG data. (Reuters) Management churn is still hanging over the
Disney stock ends week higher after Friday bounce — what to watch for DIS next week

Disney stock ends week higher after Friday bounce — what to watch for DIS next week

7 February 2026
Disney shares closed up 3.6% at $108.70 Friday, recovering from earlier losses as U.S. stocks rallied and the Dow topped 50,000. Investors are watching Super Bowl streaming economics and Disney’s CEO transition, with Josh D’Amaro set to take over at the March 18 meeting. Disney reported quarterly revenue of $25.98 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.63, while segment operating income fell 9% to $4.6 billion.
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