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Gold price breaks $5,300 record before Fed decision, lifting GLD and miners

Gold price breaks $5,300 record before Fed decision, lifting GLD and miners

Gold prices hit a record $5,311 an ounce Wednesday as the U.S. dollar rebounded from a two-year low ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy announcement. Spot gold rose 1.9% to $5,289.48 by midday, while February futures gained 4%. Retail demand spiked in Asia, with crowds reported at gold shops in Shanghai and Hong Kong. Traders awaited Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks for signals on interest rates.
28 January 2026
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Texas Instruments stock jumps nearly 10% as AI data-center demand lifts chipmakers

Texas Instruments stock jumps nearly 10% as AI data-center demand lifts chipmakers

Texas Instruments shares rose nearly 10% after forecasting stronger-than-expected first-quarter revenue, citing surging demand for analog chips in AI data centers. Seagate jumped almost 20% on a bullish storage outlook, while Intel gained close to 11%. Investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy decision and major tech earnings due Wednesday. ASML reported record Q4 orders and plans 1,700 job cuts.
28 January 2026
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Dow Jones flattens near 49,000 as S&P 500 hits 7,000; Fed and Big Tech earnings loom

Dow Jones flattens near 49,000 as S&P 500 hits 7,000; Fed and Big Tech earnings loom

The Dow rose 49.62 points to 49,053.03 by midday Wednesday as the S&P 500 briefly topped 7,000 before retreating. Intel jumped 11.3%, while UnitedHealth plunged nearly 20% after the Trump administration proposed a 0.09% Medicare Advantage rate hike for 2027. The Fed is expected to hold rates steady. Seagate surged 19.3% on earnings.
28 January 2026
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Energy Fuels stock price jumps nearly 11% on Roth upgrade as uranium spot hits $91 — traders watch what comes next

Energy Fuels stock price jumps nearly 11% on Roth upgrade as uranium spot hits $91 — traders watch what comes next

Energy Fuels Inc. surged 10.7% to $26.74 after Roth MKM upgraded the stock and uranium prices hit $91.10 a pound. The company disclosed terms of its planned A$447 million takeover of Australian Strategic Materials, targeting a June 2026 close. Trading volume reached 12.8 million shares by early afternoon. Energy Fuels will report earnings around Feb. 25.
28 January 2026
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Intel stock jumps 10% as chip rally widens; CFO share buy back in focus

Intel stock jumps 10% as chip rally widens; CFO share buy back in focus

Intel shares surged 10.4% to $48.51 by early afternoon Wednesday, lifted by a sector rally and news that CFO David Zinsner bought 5,882 shares at $42.50 each. Trading volume reached about 129 million shares. The gains followed strong results from Texas Instruments and ASML. Last week, Intel stock fell 17% after a weak forecast and warnings on AI chip supply.
28 January 2026
Why Intuitive Machines (LUNR) stock is up today: NASA Artemis II tracking role, fresh $26 target

Why Intuitive Machines (LUNR) stock is up today: NASA Artemis II tracking role, fresh $26 target

Intuitive Machines shares surged 13% to $22.91 after announcing NASA selected it to help track the Artemis II mission, though no payments are involved. Trading volume topped 8.5 million shares by early afternoon. KeyBanc raised its price target to $26, maintaining an Overweight rating. Artemis II’s first launch window opens Feb. 6.
28 January 2026
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Avnet stock jumps 11% after Q2 earnings beat and upbeat outlook lifts AVT price

Avnet stock jumps 11% after Q2 earnings beat and upbeat outlook lifts AVT price

Avnet shares jumped 11% to $58.65 by early afternoon Wednesday after quarterly earnings and a third-quarter forecast topped Wall Street estimates. The company reported fiscal Q2 sales of $6.319 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.05, beating analyst expectations. Arrow Electronics and TD SYNNEX also rose. Avnet projected Q3 sales of $6.20–$6.50 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.20–$1.30.
28 January 2026
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Bloom Energy stock jumps as China Renaissance starts coverage; targets hit $207

Bloom Energy stock jumps as China Renaissance starts coverage; targets hit $207

Bloom Energy shares jumped 7.8% to $164.18 by early afternoon Wednesday after several analysts raised price targets, citing strong demand for data center and on-site power solutions. China Renaissance initiated coverage with a Buy and a $207 target, while Barclays set $153 and flagged valuation risks. Jefferies and Baird also lifted targets. Bloom reports Q4 results Feb. 5, with investors eyeing 2026 guidance and manufacturing updates.
28 January 2026
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Texas Instruments (TXN) stock jumps nearly 10% as forecast spotlights AI data-center demand

Texas Instruments (TXN) stock jumps nearly 10% as forecast spotlights AI data-center demand

Texas Instruments shares surged nearly 10% to $216.02 by midday Wednesday after the company projected stronger-than-expected first-quarter revenue and earnings. The firm cited a 70% jump in data-center sales and said it will begin reporting that segment separately. CEO Haviv Ilan said the outlook is not driven by price increases. Investors remain focused on industrial demand and softness in phones and PCs.
28 January 2026
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Applied Digital stock price slides as APLD gives back Nvidia-CoreWeave rally — what investors watch next

Applied Digital stock price slides as APLD gives back Nvidia-CoreWeave rally — what investors watch next

Applied Digital Corp shares fell 5.2% to $39.19 Wednesday after a recent surge tied to AI data-center demand and CoreWeave’s expansion. The drop followed Nvidia’s $2 billion investment in CoreWeave and news of a partnership to build over 5 gigawatts of AI data centers by 2030. Applied Digital recently broke ground on a new 430-megawatt campus. The company warned in filings that project delays could impact revenue.
28 January 2026
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Western Digital stock jumps 11% as Seagate’s AI-driven outlook ripples through storage names

Western Digital stock jumps 11% as Seagate’s AI-driven outlook ripples through storage names

Western Digital shares surged 11.3% to $281.31 Wednesday, following Seagate’s strong quarterly forecast tied to AI-driven storage demand. Seagate projected third-quarter revenue of about $2.90 billion and adjusted EPS of $3.40. Western Digital will report earnings after markets close Thursday. Analysts recently raised price targets for both companies, citing rising demand for data center storage.
28 January 2026
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Western Digital stock jumps 11% as storage shares rally on AI demand signals

Western Digital stock jumps 11% as storage shares rally on AI demand signals

Western Digital shares jumped 11.2% to $280.94 Wednesday, hitting a new intraday high of $281.61, as Seagate soared 19.7% on strong data-center demand signals. The S&P 500 topped 7,000 for the first time. Investors are watching Western Digital’s earnings report Thursday for updates on hard drive pricing and volumes. Mizuho raised its price target to $265, citing continued supply tightness.
28 January 2026
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Roper stock slips again after outlook miss; Deltek in focus as U.S. funding deadline nears

Roper stock slips again after outlook miss; Deltek in focus as U.S. funding deadline nears

Roper Technologies shares fell about 2% Wednesday after its 2026 revenue and profit forecast missed analyst estimates. The company cited weaker demand at its Deltek division, which serves government contractors, and warned that possible U.S. government shutdowns could further impact business. Fourth-quarter revenue reached $2.06 billion, with adjusted EPS at $5.21. Stifel downgraded the stock and cut its price target sharply.
28 January 2026
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Pfizer stock drops as Medicare puts Xeljanz on 2028 price-talk list, earnings next week

Pfizer stock drops as Medicare puts Xeljanz on 2028 price-talk list, earnings next week

Pfizer shares fell 1.8% to $26.02 after U.S. Medicare included Xeljanz in its upcoming drug price negotiations, set to begin in 2026 with prices effective in 2028. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services named 15 drugs for talks, and companies must decide by February 28 whether to participate. Investors are awaiting Pfizer’s February 3 earnings for updates on pricing risks.
28 January 2026
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Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) stock jumps nearly 18% on Oxford Instruments Texas expansion deal

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) stock jumps nearly 18% on Oxford Instruments Texas expansion deal

Applied Optoelectronics shares jumped nearly 18% to $44.05 midday after Oxford Instruments announced a plasma equipment supply deal for AOI’s Texas facility. The agreement supports AOI’s expansion in indium phosphide production for optical transceivers used in AI data centers. Investors also watched the Fed’s policy decision for its impact on tech stocks.
28 January 2026
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Mastercard stock price slips today as MA heads into earnings after Agent Suite AI rollout

Mastercard stock price slips today as MA heads into earnings after Agent Suite AI rollout

Mastercard shares slipped 0.1% to $519.71 by midday Wednesday, trailing Visa’s gains ahead of Thursday’s earnings report. The company unveiled a new AI-driven “Agent Suite” Tuesday, aiming for a Q2 2026 launch. Cantor Fitzgerald initiated coverage with an Overweight rating and a $650 price target. Mastercard stock remains about 13.5% below its 52-week high.
28 January 2026
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Nextpower stock jumps nearly 14% after buyback plan and higher outlook

Nextpower stock jumps nearly 14% after buyback plan and higher outlook

Nextpower shares jumped 14% to $120.30 Wednesday after the company raised its FY2026 outlook and announced a $500 million buyback. Third-quarter revenue reached $909 million with adjusted earnings of $1.10 per share. Nextpower now expects full-year revenue between $3.425 billion and $3.5 billion. Analysts issued upgrades and higher price targets following the news.
28 January 2026
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General Motors stock slips after record close — buyback, EV charges and tariffs in focus

General Motors stock slips after record close — buyback, EV charges and tariffs in focus

General Motors shares fell about 1% to $85.50 in midday New York trading Wednesday after the company raised its 2026 profit outlook and announced a $6 billion buyback. GM reported a $3.3 billion fourth-quarter loss, citing over $7.2 billion in special charges tied to EV realignment and policy changes. The company expects up to $4 billion in tariff costs in 2026. Ford slipped 0.9%, while Tesla rose 0.4%.
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Energy stocks set for a geopolitical week after Iran warning and oil rebound

Energy stocks set for a geopolitical week after Iran warning and oil rebound

7 February 2026
New York, Feb 7, 2026, 13:33 EST — Market closed. U.S. energy stocks closed higher on Friday and head into next week with Middle East headlines back in play. The S&P 500 energy sector index (.SPNY) ended up 1.88% at 820.03. (Reuters) That matters now because the sector is trading less on drill bits and more on risk premium — the extra price traders pay when supply could be disrupted. Iran said it would strike U.S. bases in the region if attacked, while signalling indirect nuclear talks with Washington could resume soon. (Reuters) Oil set the tone into the weekend
Financial services stocks rally as XLF jumps, Dow hits 50,000 — what to watch next week

Financial services stocks rally as XLF jumps, Dow hits 50,000 — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
U.S. financial stocks rose Friday, with the XLF fund up 1.8% and the Dow closing above 50,000 for the first time, gaining 2.47%. Goldman Sachs jumped 4.3%, JPMorgan 3.9%, and Citigroup 6.0%. The Federal Reserve held rates steady, and San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly signaled possible cuts this year. Investors await January jobs and inflation data next week.
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