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Natural gas pops again after big storage draw — here’s what traders watch next

Natural gas pops again after big storage draw — here’s what traders watch next

U.S. natural gas futures rose 4.1% to $3.886 per mmBtu Thursday as storms cut production by about 10%, forcing heavy inventory withdrawals and rare LNG imports. The March contract replaced February as the benchmark after a volatile roll. Storage fell by 242 Bcf to 2,823 Bcf last week, according to EIA. EQT shares closed up 0.7% but dipped after hours.
29 January 2026
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Gold price today: Bullion whipsaws after $5,595 record — what traders watch next

Gold price today: Bullion whipsaws after $5,595 record — what traders watch next

Spot gold fell 1.3% to $5,330 an ounce after hitting a record $5,594, but remains up 24% for January. Silver, platinum, and palladium also declined. Traders cited profit-taking, Iran tensions, the upcoming Fed chair announcement by Trump, and Friday’s U.S. funding deadline. Global gold demand reached a record 5,002 metric tons in 2025, driven by an 84% jump in investment.
29 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: DJIA edges up as Microsoft tumbles; Apple iPhone demand “staggering” after bell

Dow Jones today: DJIA edges up as Microsoft tumbles; Apple iPhone demand “staggering” after bell

The Dow closed up 0.11% to 49,071.56, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell, pressured by a 10% plunge in Microsoft shares after its cloud update. Apple beat estimates after the bell, with iPhone revenue at $85.27 billion and China sales up 38%. Oil prices jumped over 3% on supply concerns. New jobless claims dropped to 209,000.
29 January 2026
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Western Digital stock whipsaws after earnings as Seagate effect keeps AI storage trade in focus

Western Digital stock whipsaws after earnings as Seagate effect keeps AI storage trade in focus

Western Digital reported a 25% rise in quarterly revenue and forecast fiscal Q3 sales near $3.2 billion, citing strong demand for high-capacity hard drives in data centers. Adjusted earnings reached $2.13 per share, with free cash flow at $653 million. Shares slipped 0.5% after hours, despite climbing 15.6% over the past week. The company announced a 12.5-cent dividend, payable March 18.
29 January 2026
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Visa crushes earnings estimates on holiday spending — but the stock still slips after hours

Visa crushes earnings estimates on holiday spending — but the stock still slips after hours

Visa reported adjusted earnings of $3.17 per share and revenue of $10.9 billion for its fiscal first quarter, both above analyst estimates. Payments volume rose 8% in constant dollars, while cross-border transactions increased 12%. Shares fell about 1.4% in after-hours trading. Operating expenses jumped 27%, driven by a $707 million litigation reserve.
29 January 2026
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Robinhood puts money into Talos at a $1.5 billion valuation as crypto trading plumbing draws fresh backers

Robinhood puts money into Talos at a $1.5 billion valuation as crypto trading plumbing draws fresh backers

Robinhood joined a $45 million Series B extension for crypto trading tech firm Talos, raising Talos’s total Series B funding to $150 million and valuing the company at about $1.5 billion. Talos said stablecoins were used to settle part of the transaction. The firm reported nearly doubling revenue and client numbers annually for the past two years.
29 January 2026
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Apple Earnings Blow Past Forecasts as iPhone Sales Hit Record in $143.8 Billion Quarter

Apple Earnings Blow Past Forecasts as iPhone Sales Hit Record in $143.8 Billion Quarter

Apple reported record quarterly revenue of $143.8 billion and net income of $42.1 billion, driven by iPhone sales of $85.3 billion and Services revenue of $30.0 billion. The company’s installed base surpassed 2.5 billion devices. Shares rose 0.6% in late trading before results, though the stock remains down about 10% from December highs. Mac and Wearables revenue both declined year over year.
29 January 2026
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SanDisk stock jumps after blowout earnings as AI data-center demand lifts outlook

SanDisk stock jumps after blowout earnings as AI data-center demand lifts outlook

Sandisk posted Q2 revenue of $3.03 billion, up 61% year-over-year, with adjusted earnings per share of $6.20. Datacenter revenue jumped 64% from the previous quarter. Shares rose nearly 16% after hours, following a 2.7% gain at the close. The company forecasts Q3 revenue between $4.40 billion and $4.80 billion.
29 January 2026
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Amazon stock slips after report of a mega OpenAI check — what AMZN investors watch next

Amazon stock slips after report of a mega OpenAI check — what AMZN investors watch next

Amazon shares closed down 0.5% at $241.74 Thursday as reports surfaced of multibillion-dollar investment talks with OpenAI. The company confirmed plans to cut 16,000 corporate jobs, about 10% of its white-collar workforce. CEO Andy Jassy is reportedly leading negotiations with OpenAI’s Sam Altman. Neither company has commented publicly on the potential deal.
29 January 2026
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Apple stock price today: AAPL ticks up after Q.ai AI buy as earnings loom

Apple stock price today: AAPL ticks up after Q.ai AI buy as earnings loom

Apple shares rose 0.6% to $258.19 in after-hours trading Thursday, ahead of its quarterly earnings release. The company confirmed its acquisition of Israeli audio AI startup Q.ai, with about 100 employees joining Apple. Options pricing signaled traders expect a 4% move following results. Analysts project record revenue and a 13.8% jump in iPhone sales for the holiday quarter.
29 January 2026
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Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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