First Majestic Silver stock dips as silver whipsaws near records, retail ETF rush in focus

First Majestic Silver stock dips as silver whipsaws near records, retail ETF rush in focus

First Majestic Silver shares fell 2.8% to $25.01 in early New York trading Tuesday as spot silver hovered near record highs at $111.71 an ounce. Retail investors poured $171 million into iShares Silver Trust on Monday, nearly doubling the 2021 single-day record, according to Vanda Research. The company will report earnings and a dividend update on Feb. 19.
27 January 2026
Natural gas price drops after winter-storm spike as contract roll hits; UNG and EQT slip

Natural gas price drops after winter-storm spike as contract roll hits; UNG and EQT slip

U.S. natural gas futures dropped over 5% Tuesday as the March Henry Hub contract fell 20.9 cents to $3.689/mmBtu after rolling forward. The United States Natural Gas Fund slid 3.8%, EQT lost 2.6%, and Antero Resources dropped 3.6%. Monday’s expiring contract had surged nearly 30% to $6.80/mmBtu amid storm-driven production losses. Traders await Thursday’s U.S. storage report for withdrawal data.
Silver price rebounds near $110 after record spike; what traders watch next

Silver price rebounds near $110 after record spike; what traders watch next

Spot silver rose 5.7% to $109.80 an ounce by 9:41 a.m. EST Tuesday, after hitting a record $117.69 on Monday. Citi raised its short-term target to $150, while Bank of America warned of sharp pullbacks. Most recent demand came from China, with Shanghai prices trading over $14 above London. Volatility persisted as U.S. funding talks and Fed policy meetings loomed.
27 January 2026
Intel stock price rebounds today: INTC claws back ground after selloff

Intel stock price rebounds today: INTC claws back ground after selloff

Intel shares rose 3.3% to $43.91 Tuesday after a sharp drop the day before, tracking gains in semiconductor stocks. The move follows a weak forecast last week, with Intel projecting a first-quarter loss and revenue between $11.7 billion and $12.7 billion. New Core Ultra Series 3 processors go on sale Jan. 27. Investors remain focused on supply issues and the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting.
27 January 2026
Dow Jones drops 450 points as UnitedHealth sinks on Medicare rates; confidence slumps

Dow Jones drops 450 points as UnitedHealth sinks on Medicare rates; confidence slumps

The Dow Jones fell 445 points, or 0.9%, to 48,966 in early trading, dragged down by a 20% plunge in UnitedHealth after weak Medicare payment proposals and a downbeat 2026 forecast. U.S. consumer confidence dropped to its lowest since 2014. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose, while Humana and CVS also tumbled. Traders watched for earnings and the Fed meeting starting Tuesday.
27 January 2026
XRP price hovers near $1.90 as Fed decision nears, Ripple bank deals compete with macro nerves

XRP price hovers near $1.90 as Fed decision nears, Ripple bank deals compete with macro nerves

XRP fell 1.7% to around $1.88 Tuesday as traders awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy decision. Ripple announced new deals with banks in Saudi Arabia and Turkey, but broader market sentiment stayed cautious. Trading volume for XRP reached $2.4 billion in 24 hours. Bitcoin and ether also slipped, tracking risk-off moves across crypto markets.
Meta stock jumps on $6 billion Corning AI cable deal as earnings loom

Meta stock jumps on $6 billion Corning AI cable deal as earnings loom

Meta shares rose about 2% to $672.36 early Tuesday after the company agreed to pay Corning up to $6 billion for fiber-optic cables supporting AI data centers. Corning will expand production in Hickory, North Carolina, with payments running through 2030. The deal comes ahead of Meta’s earnings report Wednesday, as investors focus on rising infrastructure costs. The EU set a mid-May 2026 compliance deadline for WhatsApp channels under new digital rules.
Micron stock jumps as $24 billion Singapore fab plan targets NAND demand tied to AI

Micron stock jumps as $24 billion Singapore fab plan targets NAND demand tied to AI

Micron shares rose 4.3% in premarket trading Tuesday after the company announced a $24 billion, 10-year expansion of its Singapore wafer facilities. The new plant will add 700,000 square feet of cleanroom space, with production set to begin in 2028. Investors are watching for updates from Samsung and SK Hynix on Thursday as competition in high-bandwidth memory heats up.
Apple stock price today: AAPL climbs at the open as $315 target meets earnings week

Apple stock price today: AAPL climbs at the open as $315 target meets earnings week

Apple shares rose 1.7% to $259.73 early Tuesday, extending Monday’s 3% gain ahead of its January 29 earnings report. JPMorgan raised its Apple price target to $315, while Jefferies cut its target to $276.47. The stock traded between $258.66 and $260.13 Tuesday morning. Investors are watching for the Fed’s rate decision and major tech earnings later this week.
Microsoft stock rises as MSFT heads into earnings after Maia 200 AI chip reveal

Microsoft stock rises as MSFT heads into earnings after Maia 200 AI chip reveal

Microsoft shares rose 0.9% to $470.28 in early U.S. trading Tuesday ahead of its fiscal Q2 earnings report due Jan. 28. Investors are focused on Azure’s growth and Microsoft’s new Maia 200 AI chip, which launches this week in Iowa. The Federal Reserve also begins a two-day policy meeting, adding to market uncertainty.
Broadcom stock price rises as Wall Street sets up for Fed call and big-tech earnings (AVGO)

Broadcom stock price rises as Wall Street sets up for Fed call and big-tech earnings (AVGO)

Broadcom shares rose 1.5% to $324.85 in early Tuesday trading, leading chip stocks higher after Micron’s $24 billion Singapore plant announcement. Investors shifted into top tech names ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision and a wave of mega-cap earnings. Focus remains on whether AI spending will lift profits amid margin concerns.

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ASML stock price snaps back as AI spending bets return, with ex-dividend date next

ASML stock price snaps back as AI spending bets return, with ex-dividend date next

7 February 2026
ASML shares rose 3.84% Friday in Amsterdam to 1,193.80 euros, rebounding with global chip stocks after Amazon signaled a sharp increase in AI-related capital spending. The stock goes ex-dividend Feb. 9 ahead of a 1.60-euro interim payout. ASML’s Nasdaq shares climbed 4.64% to $1,413.01. Despite Friday’s gains, the Amsterdam listing finished the week about 2.5% lower.
Mastercard stock price: MA slips as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI data next week

Mastercard stock price: MA slips as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI data next week

7 February 2026
Mastercard shares closed down 0.6% at $548.74 Friday, trailing gains in Visa and American Express. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 2.47% to a record 50,115.67. Mastercard disclosed a new cybersecurity partnership in the UAE and raised compensation for two top executives. U.S. jobs and inflation data, delayed by a government shutdown, are due next week.
Costco stock price retakes $1,000 — what traders are watching before Monday

Costco stock price retakes $1,000 — what traders are watching before Monday

7 February 2026
Costco closed Friday up 1.2% at $1,001.16, regaining the $1,000 level as about 2.36 million shares changed hands. January net sales rose 9.3% to $21.33 billion, with comparable sales up 7.1% and online sales surging 34.4%. Wells Fargo raised its price target to $950, maintaining a neutral rating. The next earnings call is set for March 5.
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