Lloyds shares slide as Shore Capital turns bearish and UK rate decision nears

Lloyds shares slide as Shore Capital turns bearish and UK rate decision nears

Lloyds Banking Group shares fell 1.97% to 106.85 pence after Shore Capital downgraded the stock to “sell,” despite raising its price target. The drop came as FTSE futures slipped and investors braced for Thursday’s Bank of England rate decision. Lloyds recently reported a 12% rise in annual pre-tax profit to £6.7 billion and announced a £1.75 billion share buyback.
2 February 2026
Rio Tinto share price in focus before London open as copper slides and Glencore deadline nears

Rio Tinto share price in focus before London open as copper slides and Glencore deadline nears

Rio Tinto shares fell before Monday’s London open as copper prices dropped nearly 5% in Asia, tracking a broader selloff after reports of a possible change at the US Federal Reserve. The miner faces a Feb. 5 deadline to declare whether it will bid for Glencore, fueling takeover speculation. A new Form 8.3 filing disclosed stakes in both Rio Tinto and Glencore. Rio Tinto closed Friday at 6,738 pence, down 1.62%.
Glencore share price: what traders watch as copper slumps and Rio Tinto deadline looms

Glencore share price: what traders watch as copper slumps and Rio Tinto deadline looms

Glencore shares fell 1.7% to 499.25 pence Friday as copper prices dropped nearly 5%, weighing on mining stocks. Rio Tinto faces a Feb. 5 deadline to make a takeover offer or withdraw, under UK rules. Mitsubishi UFJ disclosed a 27.3 million-share stake in Glencore amid the ongoing bid process. Markets reacted to Donald Trump’s pick of Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve chair and higher CME margin requirements.
Robert Kiyosaki says gold, silver and bitcoin are “on sale” as margin hikes deepen rout

Robert Kiyosaki says gold, silver and bitcoin are “on sale” as margin hikes deepen rout

Gold and silver plunged Monday in Asia, with gold down as much as 7.5% and silver dropping 14.2%, after CME Group raised margin requirements on metal futures. Bitcoin fell below $80,000 following President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh for Fed chair and signals of tighter liquidity. Robert Kiyosaki said he is buying gold, silver, and bitcoin after the selloff, calling it a buying opportunity.
2 February 2026
Gold, silver extend historic plunge as margin calls spread after Trump’s Fed pick

Gold, silver extend historic plunge as margin calls spread after Trump’s Fed pick

Gold and silver extended sharp declines Monday, with spot gold down 3.6% to $4,686.51 an ounce and silver plunging 6.7% to $78.96 after CME Group hiked margin requirements. Forced selling spread losses to oil, copper, stocks, and cryptocurrencies. Newmont shares dropped nearly 10%. The sell-off followed Kevin Warsh’s nomination to lead the Federal Reserve.
Gold price drops ₹9,050 in India as silver sinks ₹20,000 — JP Morgan still bets on $6,300 gold

Gold price drops ₹9,050 in India as silver sinks ₹20,000 — JP Morgan still bets on $6,300 gold

Gold prices in India fell Rs 9,050 to Rs 151,530 per 10 grams Monday, while silver dropped Rs 20,000 to Rs 300,000 per kg after a global selloff. CME raised trading margins as volatility surged. JP Morgan projected gold could reach $6,300 an ounce by year-end, despite spot prices dropping to $4,677. India’s Economic Survey expects strong gold demand to continue through 2026.
2 February 2026
Singapore Airlines stock dips as Singapore launches green jet fuel group-buy trial with Google, Temasek

Singapore Airlines stock dips as Singapore launches green jet fuel group-buy trial with Google, Temasek

Singapore Airlines shares slipped 0.16% to S$6.34 Monday after Singapore launched a voluntary sustainable aviation fuel trial involving the carrier, Scoot, Google, and Temasek. The trial tests a central buying system ahead of a levy on outbound flights starting October 2026. About 2.7 million shares changed hands by mid-afternoon. The Straits Times Index fell 0.8%.
Sembcorp Industries share price slips in Singapore as Micron deal meets Alinta questions ahead of Feb 25 results

Sembcorp Industries share price slips in Singapore as Micron deal meets Alinta questions ahead of Feb 25 results

Sembcorp shares fell 0.8% to S$5.98 in mid-afternoon trading Monday, after a volatile week marked by deal speculation. Investors weighed an 18-year power contract extension with Micron against the pending Alinta Energy acquisition, which shareholders approved but still awaits regulatory clearance. Focus turns to Sembcorp’s FY2025 earnings, due Feb. 25.
Seatrium (SGX:5E2) stock slides 1.4% as oil tumbles — what to watch before Feb 26 results

Seatrium (SGX:5E2) stock slides 1.4% as oil tumbles — what to watch before Feb 26 results

Seatrium shares fell 1.4% to S$2.08 in afternoon trading Monday, with nearly 10 million shares changing hands. The drop tracked a broader market slide as the Straits Times Index lost 0.7% and oil prices tumbled. Seatrium will report full-year results on Feb. 26 and faces ongoing arbitration over the DolWin 5 project, with claims totaling nearly 300 million euros.
2 February 2026

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

Stock Market Today 08.02.2026

8 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 8, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 8, 2026, 12:11 AM EST Sprinklr (CXM) Undervalued Amid Share Price Drop, AI Growth Potential Assessed February 8, 2026, 12:11 AM EST. Sprinklr (CXM) shares hover near $6, reflecting a 21% drop over 30 days and nearly 31% decline year-to-date. Despite negative returns stretching back three years, some analysts see an intrinsic value of around $11, suggesting the stock may be undervalued. The AI-driven customer experience platform is integrating advanced AI functionalities across marketing and customer service products to capitalize on rising demand for AI-powered analytics. Key risks include potential
Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

8 February 2026
Tower Semiconductor shares rose 7.7% to $139.04 Friday after announcing a collaboration with Nvidia on AI data-center networking. The stock touched $141 intraday and gained another 1% after hours. Investors await Tower’s Feb. 11 earnings for details on its silicon photonics work. No financial terms or shipment timeline were disclosed.
Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

8 February 2026
Longsys disclosed new guarantees for a 100 million yuan Hong Kong loan and a $9 million Brazil credit line, bringing its total approved guarantee quota to 11 billion yuan and outstanding guarantees to 5.81 billion yuan. The company said all guarantees are for consolidated subsidiaries and within approved limits. Shares closed at 288 yuan Friday, down 1.6%. China inflation and credit data are due this week.
MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

8 February 2026
MACOM shares rose 3.5% to $235.87 Friday after the company reported fiscal Q1 revenue of $271.6 million and raised its full-year data center growth outlook to 35–40%. Fidelity’s FMR LLC disclosed a 10.7% stake, while shareholder Susan Ocampo filed to potentially sell up to 100,000 shares. Stifel raised its price target to $255. MACOM expects to repay $161 million in convertible notes in March.
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