Today: 7 February 2026
Subscribe

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.

Energy Fuels stock climbs in premarket as Washington’s rare-earth push lifts UUUU

Energy Fuels stock climbs in premarket as Washington’s rare-earth push lifts UUUU

Energy Fuels Inc shares rose 4.3% in U.S. premarket Monday, trading at $25.50 after news the Trump administration will acquire a 10% stake in USA Rare Earth as part of a $1.6 billion deal. The move follows Energy Fuels’ agreement to buy Australian Strategic Materials for $300.9 million, linking rare earth operations in the U.S., Korea, and Australia. USA Rare Earth and MP Materials also gained in early trading.
26 January 2026
···
UAMY stock jumps nearly 10% in premarket as antimony prices firm and China supply data hits tape

UAMY stock jumps nearly 10% in premarket as antimony prices firm and China supply data hits tape

Shares of United States Antimony rose nearly 10% in premarket trading Monday, reaching $11.93 with volume near 218,000 shares. Antimony prices climbed, with SMM’s 1# ingot benchmark up $270 to $20,685.73 per ton. China’s December antimony ore imports and oxide exports both increased sharply. U.S. Antimony recently bought a flotation facility in Montana for $4.75 million.
26 January 2026
··
Sarepta Therapeutics (SRPT) stock jumps premarket ahead of Elevidys EMBARK 3-year data

Sarepta Therapeutics (SRPT) stock jumps premarket ahead of Elevidys EMBARK 3-year data

Sarepta Therapeutics shares rose 6.5% to $22.51 in early premarket trading Monday, following a 9.65% after-hours surge Friday ahead of new Elevidys trial data. Investors await three-year results from the Phase 3 EMBARK study in Duchenne muscular dystrophy, with safety concerns heightened after FDA restrictions and patient deaths. About 17,600 shares changed hands premarket, according to Public.com.
26 January 2026
·
Winter Storm Fern jolts U.S. power prices above $1,800 as PJM outages jump

Winter Storm Fern jolts U.S. power prices above $1,800 as PJM outages jump

PJM reported nearly 21 GW of power generation offline Sunday as Winter Storm Fern drove up demand and squeezed gas supplies. Real-time wholesale electricity prices in northern Virginia surged past $1,800 per megawatt hour. Grid operators from New England to Texas triggered emergency measures as reserves tightened. ISO New England said fuel oil made up nearly 40% of output amid gas shortages.
26 January 2026
Gold finally cracks $5,000 an ounce — what’s fueling the record run

Gold finally cracks $5,000 an ounce — what’s fueling the record run

Gold hit a record $5,110.50 an ounce in Sydney on Monday before easing, as investors sought safety amid geopolitical tensions and U.S. market turmoil. Silver, platinum, and palladium also reached new highs. Analysts expect gold to trade between $5,500 and $6,400 in 2026. Australian gold prices neared A$7,300 an ounce, prompting both buying and selling among local consumers.
26 January 2026
·
Trilogy Metals (TMQ) stock jumps before the bell as Washington’s critical-minerals push hits headlines again

Trilogy Metals (TMQ) stock jumps before the bell as Washington’s critical-minerals push hits headlines again

Trilogy Metals shares surged 12.6% to $6.99 in U.S. premarket trading Monday, extending Friday’s 7.3% gain. The move follows a new U.S. critical minerals report and anticipation of remarks at a mining conference starting Jan. 27. Investors are watching for updates on federal backing and permits for Trilogy’s Alaska copper-cobalt project.
26 January 2026
··
Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) stock jumps premarket as dilution vote nears

Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) stock jumps premarket as dilution vote nears

Ocean Power Technologies shares jumped 18% to $0.547 in premarket trading Monday, after an 8.1% rise Friday. Shareholders will vote Jan. 27 on proposals to raise authorized shares to 400 million and expand the equity incentive pool by 5 million shares. The company recently secured a $5 million U.S. homeland security contract. Ocean Power posted a $10.8 million quarterly net loss on $0.4 million revenue.
26 January 2026
··
Brand Engagement Network (BNAI) stock jumps more than 200% in premarket as Africa AI deal stays in focus

Brand Engagement Network (BNAI) stock jumps more than 200% in premarket as Africa AI deal stays in focus

Brand Engagement Network shares soared over 200% to $52 in early U.S. premarket trading after announcing a $2.05 million Africa licensing and investment deal. Premarket volume reached about 1 million shares, with traders wary of thin conditions and the company’s limited revenue history. The deal includes a 35% revenue share and a board seat in a new South Africa-based entity. BNAI’s market cap stood near $74 million after a 90% surge in the prior session.
26 January 2026
··
USA Rare Earth (USAR) stock jumps in premarket on report of $1.6 billion U.S. investment

USA Rare Earth (USAR) stock jumps in premarket on report of $1.6 billion U.S. investment

USA Rare Earth shares jumped 38% to $34.20 in premarket trading after reports the Trump administration will take a 10% stake in the company as part of a $1.6 billion debt-and-equity deal. The funding, tied to the CHIPS Act, aims to support a U.S. rare earths mine and magnet plant. An official announcement is expected Monday. Investors await details on financing terms and possible share dilution.
26 January 2026
··
Tesco share price today: TSCO ticks higher — what’s moving the stock and what comes next

Tesco share price today: TSCO ticks higher — what’s moving the stock and what comes next

Tesco shares rose 0.9% to 416.8p in early London trading Monday after the company disclosed the purchase of 429,649 shares as part of its £1.45 billion buyback. Tesco recently lifted its full-year profit forecast after a 3.2% rise in UK sales over Christmas. Investors remain focused on pricing strategy and margin risks. Tesco’s preliminary results are scheduled for April 16.
26 January 2026
·
Vodafone share price creeps higher after buyback update — traders eye Feb. 5 next

Vodafone share price creeps higher after buyback update — traders eye Feb. 5 next

Vodafone shares edged up 0.1% to 104.2 pence in early London trading Monday after the company disclosed buying 2.6 million shares at an average 103.78 pence on Jan. 23. The €500 million buyback program, managed by Merrill Lynch International, is set to conclude by Feb. 4. Vodafone now holds over 1.45 billion shares in treasury. Investors await the Q3 FY26 trading update on Feb. 5.
26 January 2026
·
Australian dollar jumps to a 15-month high as rate-hike bets return

Australian dollar jumps to a 15-month high as rate-hike bets return

The Australian dollar hit $0.6917, its strongest since September 2024, as thin Australia Day holiday trading amplified volatility. A sharp drop in the U.S. dollar and record highs in gold and silver fueled the move. Traders now see a 63% chance of an RBA rate hike in February, with the cash rate steady at 3.60%. The ASX cash market was closed for the holiday.
26 January 2026
British Airways owner IAG share price dips as oil firms and travel stocks ease

British Airways owner IAG share price dips as oil firms and travel stocks ease

IAG shares fell 1.3% to 412.7 pence in early London trading, extending recent losses and underperforming the broader European travel and leisure sector, which slipped 0.6%. Investors cited rising oil prices and geopolitical risks, while Ryanair’s upbeat booking outlook offered limited support. No new company-specific news emerged ahead of IAG’s Feb. 27 results.
26 January 2026
···
Standard Chartered share price flat in London as Fed week and UK bank targets set the tone

Standard Chartered share price flat in London as Fed week and UK bank targets set the tone

Standard Chartered shares slipped 0.03% to 1,828.5 pence in early London trading Monday, after opening at 1,853 pence. More than 2 million shares changed hands as traders positioned ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Jan. 28 policy decision. Investors are also watching for new profit targets from British banks during earnings season. Standard Chartered reports full-year results on Feb. 24.
26 January 2026
··
Prudential share price ticks higher as insurers firm; PRU.L in focus ahead of Fed week

Prudential share price ticks higher as insurers firm; PRU.L in focus ahead of Fed week

Prudential shares rose about 0.8% to 1,159 pence in early London trading Monday, supported by its ongoing $1.2 billion buyback and gains across the insurance sector. European stocks were steady as investors awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate decision later this week. Trading volume for Prudential neared 3.5 million shares. Full-year results are expected March 19.
26 January 2026
·
1 … 97 98 99 100 101 … 535

Stock Market Today

Applied Digital stock jumps 25% as AI data-center names rebound — what’s next for APLD

Applied Digital stock jumps 25% as AI data-center names rebound — what’s next for APLD

7 February 2026
Applied Digital Corporation shares jumped 25.52% Friday to $34.95, then slipped to $34.60 after hours. The company reported fiscal Q2 revenue up 250% to $126.6 million and signed leases for 600 MW of data center capacity in North Dakota. Applied Digital broke ground on a new 430‑MW campus in the southern U.S. in January. Financing includes a $100 million promissory note with 8% interest, paid in kind.
Eli Lilly stock pops as FDA targets cheap weight-loss copycats — what to know before Monday

Eli Lilly stock pops as FDA targets cheap weight-loss copycats — what to know before Monday

7 February 2026
Eli Lilly shares rose 3.7% to $1,058.18 Friday after the FDA said it would act against telehealth firm Hims & Hers for marketing a $49 compounded weight-loss pill. The move followed a sharp selloff Thursday when Hims announced plans to sell a version of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy. Investors remain uncertain how aggressively regulators will police copycat drugs and pricing in the obesity drug market.
Go toTop