Bitcoin price breaks below $80,000 as ETF outflows and Fed shake-up hang over week ahead

Bitcoin price breaks below $80,000 as ETF outflows and Fed shake-up hang over week ahead

Bitcoin fell 5.1% to $78,638 Saturday, dropping below $80,000 as crypto markets extended their slide. U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs saw $509.7 million in outflows Jan. 30, led by BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust. Donald Trump named Kevin Warsh as his pick for next Fed chair, raising speculation about tighter policy. The U.S. government entered a likely short shutdown after Congress missed a funding deadline.
Apple stock price (AAPL) back in focus after “staggering” iPhone demand — what could move shares next week

Apple stock price (AAPL) back in focus after “staggering” iPhone demand — what could move shares next week

Apple shares closed Friday up 0.46% at $259.48 after reporting fiscal Q1 revenue of $143.8 billion, up 16%. The company confirmed it acquired Israeli audio AI startup Q.ai for about $1.6 billion. CEO Tim Cook cited supply constraints and rising chip costs. Apple forecast March-quarter revenue growth of 13% to 16% and gross margins up to 49%.
31 January 2026
Dow Jones slips on Warsh Fed pick and inflation data — what to know before Monday’s open

Dow Jones slips on Warsh Fed pick and inflation data — what to know before Monday’s open

The Dow Jones fell 179.09 points Friday, closing at 48,892.47, but gained 1.7% for January, its ninth straight monthly rise. Gold futures plunged 11% and silver 31%, their steepest drops since 1980. The U.S. government entered a shutdown early Saturday as Congress missed a funding deadline. Investors are watching Trump’s plan to nominate Kevin Warsh as Fed chair and the latest inflation data.
Silver price braces for volatile reopen after Friday rout; SLV slumps with Warsh Fed pick in focus

Silver price braces for volatile reopen after Friday rout; SLV slumps with Warsh Fed pick in focus

Silver prices crashed 26% Friday, with spot silver falling to $86.60 an ounce after topping $120 the previous day. The COMEX March contract dropped 25.5% to $85.25, and the SLV ETF lost $30 to close at $75.44. The selloff followed President Trump’s Fed chair announcement and comes ahead of key U.S. jobs and inflation data due next week.
Agricultural Bank of China A-share (601288) price: what to watch after weak China PMI

Agricultural Bank of China A-share (601288) price: what to watch after weak China PMI

Agricultural Bank of China A shares closed at 6.72 yuan in Shanghai Friday, down 0.88%. The bank announced Zhang Hongwu’s appointment as non-executive director after regulatory approval. January’s official manufacturing PMI fell to 49.3, signaling contraction and weighing on investor sentiment. Trading resumes Monday amid renewed speculation over policy easing.
Palantir stock price could swing 9% after earnings — what traders watch going into Monday

Palantir stock price could swing 9% after earnings — what traders watch going into Monday

Palantir shares dropped 3.47% Friday to $146.59 ahead of its fourth-quarter earnings report, scheduled for Monday after markets close. Options pricing signals a possible 9% swing in the stock next week. Shares have fallen nearly 30% since November’s record high. Reports of Palantir’s AI being used by U.S. immigration authorities have added to volatility.

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Alphabet stock drops for a fourth straight day as AI spending jitters linger

Alphabet stock drops for a fourth straight day as AI spending jitters linger

7 February 2026
Alphabet shares fell 2.53% to $322.86 Friday, marking a fourth straight decline as investors questioned heavy AI-related spending. The Nasdaq slipped Thursday after Alphabet detailed up to $185 billion in capex, while the Dow and S&P 500 rose Friday on chipmaker gains. U.S. markets reopen Monday, with attention on Alphabet’s outlook and upcoming jobs and inflation data.
BBAI stock jumps 16% into BigBear.ai share-vote week — what to watch next

BBAI stock jumps 16% into BigBear.ai share-vote week — what to watch next

7 February 2026
BigBear.ai Holdings shares surged 15.7% Friday to $4.72 ahead of a key shareholder vote on doubling authorized shares to 1 billion. Options trading was heavy, with a put/call ratio of 0.19. The company recently announced deals in AI customs technology and a partnership with Abu Dhabi’s AD Ports Group. The special meeting is set for Feb. 18, with online voting open until late Feb. 17.
American Airlines stock jumps nearly 8% as airlines rally — what to watch next week

American Airlines stock jumps nearly 8% as airlines rally — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
American Airlines shares jumped 7.6% to $15.24 Friday, rebounding with a broad rally that sent the Dow past 50,000 for the first time. Investors are watching the carrier’s battle with United at Chicago O’Hare, where a summer capacity surge could trigger a fare war. American also announced new Philadelphia–Porto service for 2027 and launched a centennial inflight menu.
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