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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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AB InBev snaps up Live Nation UK beer deal, putting Budweiser and Stella Artois in the festival spotlight

AB InBev snaps up Live Nation UK beer deal, putting Budweiser and Stella Artois in the festival spotlight

AB InBev has signed an exclusive partnership with Live Nation UK, making its beer and cider brands the sole options at over 20 festivals and all Academy Music Group venues. Budweiser, Corona, San Miguel, and Stella Artois will feature at events including Reading & Leeds and London’s O2 Academy Brixton. AB InBev shares traded at 58.88 euros, up 28% year-on-year, but analysts cited debt and execution risks.
26 January 2026
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Reckitt share price slides in London: what RKT investors are watching ahead of the special dividend vote

Reckitt share price slides in London: what RKT investors are watching ahead of the special dividend vote

Reckitt shares dropped 3.8% to 5,788 pence in early London trading Monday, ahead of a shareholder vote on a £1.6 billion capital return plan set for Jan. 27. The proposal includes a 235p special dividend and a 24-for-25 share consolidation, with the record date on Jan. 30 and payment due Feb. 20. The moves follow the sale of Reckitt’s Essential Home business.
26 January 2026
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National Grid share price ticks up in early London trade as North Sea wind push puts grids back in focus

National Grid share price ticks up in early London trade as North Sea wind push puts grids back in focus

National Grid shares rose 0.4% to 1,196.5 pence in early London trading, outpacing the FTSE 100. Investor attention shifted to policy moves on North Sea wind and cross-border cables ahead of a clean-energy pact at the Hamburg summit. The company reaffirmed its medium-term earnings target after a first-half profit beat. Full-year results are due May 14.
26 January 2026
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Bitcoin price wobbles below $69,000 on weekend — what matters before Monday’s reopen

Bitcoin price wobbles below $69,000 on weekend — what matters before Monday’s reopen

7 February 2026
Bitcoin fell 1.1% to $68,917 Saturday after volatile trading, while Ether held near $2,036. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $330.7 million in net inflows on Feb. 6, reversing outflows the previous day. Strategy shares rebounded after hitting a low of $111.27 Thursday. Traders are watching Monday’s U.S. market open and the upcoming inflation report for direction.
XRP price today slips near $1.42 as thin weekend liquidity keeps traders on edge

XRP price today slips near $1.42 as thin weekend liquidity keeps traders on edge

7 February 2026
XRP fell about 5% Saturday to $1.42, extending a 22% weekly drop as thin liquidity and macro jitters drove sharp swings. Bitcoin rebounded above $70,000 after a brief plunge, while ether surged 12%. Ripple outlined plans for an “Institutional DeFi” roadmap, including a new lending protocol and permissioned DEX. The Federal Reserve held rates steady last week, with officials signaling caution on inflation.
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