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.

Coca-Cola stock hits a fresh 52-week high as KO heads into key February catalysts

Coca-Cola stock hits a fresh 52-week high as KO heads into key February catalysts

Coca-Cola shares closed up 2% at $74.81 on Friday, marking a new 52-week high despite losses in major U.S. indexes. Trading volume exceeded recent averages. Investors are watching for Coca-Cola’s Feb. 10 earnings call and its Feb. 17 conference appearance. Consumer staples led sector gains, outpacing discretionary stocks.
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
First U.S. bank failure of 2026: What happened after Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust was shut

First U.S. bank failure of 2026: What happened after Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust was shut

Illinois regulators shut down Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust on Jan. 30, placing it under FDIC receivership. First Independence Bank will assume nearly all deposits and acquire about $251 million in assets. The FDIC estimates the cost to its insurance fund at $19.7 million. The failed bank had $261.1 million in assets and $212.1 million in deposits as of Sept. 30.
31 January 2026
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Disney stock lifts on Iger exit report as investors brace for earnings week

Disney stock lifts on Iger exit report as investors brace for earnings week

Disney shares rose 1.1% to $112.80 Friday after reports that CEO Bob Iger plans to step down before his contract expires, with the stock ticking up to $112.99 after hours. The board will vote on a successor next week. Disney reports fiscal first-quarter results Feb. 2. The company declined to comment on Iger’s timing.
31 January 2026
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Lam Research stock price slides 6% into the weekend — here’s what LRCX investors watch next

Lam Research stock price slides 6% into the weekend — here’s what LRCX investors watch next

Lam Research shares fell 5.9% to $233.46 Friday after the company forecast March-quarter revenue of about $5.70 billion, above Wall Street’s $5.34 billion estimate. The stock dropped as investors weighed U.S. export controls on China and uncertainty over sustained demand. KLA Corp shares plunged 15.2%. The Nasdaq closed down 0.94%.
31 January 2026
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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.
31 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

7 February 2026
Nvidia surged 7.8% Friday, leading a chip stock rally that pushed the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The PHLX semiconductor index gained 5.7% as Advanced Micro Devices rose 8.3% and Broadcom 7.1%. Amazon fell 5.6% after projecting $200 billion in 2026 capital spending. Investors weighed a $600 billion AI infrastructure outlay against sharp losses in software shares.
Glencore share price steadies after Rio Tinto walks away — what to watch next week

Glencore share price steadies after Rio Tinto walks away — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Glencore shares closed up 0.6% at 478.1 pence Friday, rebounding after a 7% drop following the collapse of merger talks with Rio Tinto. The company is expected to announce the sale of its Kazzinc stake soon and has signed a non-binding agreement with Orion for a potential $9 billion deal in the DRC. Investors await Glencore’s full-year results on Feb. 18 for further guidance.
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