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nLIGHT stock jumps as laser maker tees up 70kW weapon demo in Saudi show

nLIGHT stock jumps as laser maker tees up 70kW weapon demo in Saudi show

nLIGHT shares rose 6.3% to $48.50 Monday after the company said it will debut a 70kW-class laser weapon system at the World Defense Show in Riyadh next week. Trading volume hit 650,000 shares. The company recently leased more space in Colorado to expand laser production and expects Q4 revenue above prior estimates, with $24–25 million tied to defense projects.
2 February 2026
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IBM stock price rises 3% in New York trade as shutdown vote looms and earnings glow lingers

IBM stock price rises 3% in New York trade as shutdown vote looms and earnings glow lingers

IBM shares rose 3% to $316.01 Monday afternoon, outpacing the market after strong earnings and continued investor interest. The move came as Wall Street watched Congress ahead of a vote to end the partial U.S. government shutdown, which threatens IBM’s Red Hat bookings. IBM’s CFO said government clients make up about 15% of hybrid cloud bookings. The company declared a $1.68 quarterly dividend.
2 February 2026
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Abbott stock price today: ABT slips after Barclays cuts target as Wall Street resets expectations

Abbott stock price today: ABT slips after Barclays cuts target as Wall Street resets expectations

Abbott shares slipped 0.3% to $109.00 after Barclays cut its price target to $142 from $169, citing ongoing pressure in nutrition and diagnostics. About 6.1 million shares traded as investors awaited updates from medical meetings and the Feb. 13 dividend. The stock has struggled since missing revenue estimates and warning of slower nutrition growth in late January.
2 February 2026
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Uber stock price rises as France driver status dispute adds fresh risk ahead of earnings

Uber stock price rises as France driver status dispute adds fresh risk ahead of earnings

Uber shares rose about 2% to $81.64 Monday after the company confirmed talks with France’s social security agency over driver classification. French regulators are seeking €1.2 billion in payments and €512 million in fines, citing over 71,000 drivers. Investors await Uber’s Feb. 4 earnings for updates on legal costs and guidance. Lyft and DoorDash shares also advanced.
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PepsiCo stock price climbs as PEP traders brace for Tuesday earnings and 2026 outlook

PepsiCo stock price climbs as PEP traders brace for Tuesday earnings and 2026 outlook

PepsiCo shares rose 1.7% to $156.24 in Monday afternoon trading ahead of Tuesday’s fourth-quarter and full-year results. Investors are watching for management’s 2026 outlook, cash return plans, and margin updates. The company is forecast to report $2.24 per share in earnings on $29 billion in revenue. CEO Ramon Laguarta and CFO Steve Schmitt will hold a Q&A at 8:15 a.m. EST Tuesday.
2 February 2026
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Roblox (RBLX) stock price jumps nearly 5% as options hint at a big earnings swing

Roblox (RBLX) stock price jumps nearly 5% as options hint at a big earnings swing

Roblox shares rose 4.8% to $68.92 Monday, recovering from last week’s sharp drop after Google’s AI gaming announcement. Options markets are pricing in a 15.6% swing around Thursday’s earnings report. Dutch regulators opened an investigation into child-safety risks, and parents urged Roblox to drop arbitration in ongoing lawsuits. Investors await data on user engagement and spending.
2 February 2026
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TTWO stock climbs after Wedbush calls Take-Two a ‘Best Idea’ ahead of earnings

TTWO stock climbs after Wedbush calls Take-Two a ‘Best Idea’ ahead of earnings

Take-Two Interactive shares rose 1.9% to $224.56 Monday after Wedbush Securities added the company to its “Best Ideas” list and kept a $300 price target. About 2.5 million shares traded ahead of fiscal third-quarter results due after Tuesday’s close. Investors are watching for updates on Grand Theft Auto VI and management’s outlook. Broader markets also gained, led by tech stocks.
2 February 2026
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Natural gas prices get crushed and UNG plunges as warm forecasts flip the trade

Natural gas prices get crushed and UNG plunges as warm forecasts flip the trade

Shares of the United States Natural Gas Fund fell 26% to $12.51 Monday as U.S. natural gas futures plunged, with March Henry Hub contracts settling at $3.54 per MMBtu, down 18.7%. EQT dropped 5%, and pipeline firms Cheniere Energy, Kinder Morgan, and Williams also declined. U.S. LNG exports slipped to 11.3 million tonnes in January after outages. Devon Energy and Coterra Energy announced a $58 billion all-stock merger.
2 February 2026
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Disney stock sinks nearly 7% as theme-park tourism warning hits DIS after earnings

Disney stock sinks nearly 7% as theme-park tourism warning hits DIS after earnings

Disney shares fell 7% to $105.02 after its quarterly report, despite record $10 billion revenue in its Experiences segment and a 1% rise in domestic park attendance. The company flagged weaker international visitation at U.S. parks and modest profit growth ahead. Bloomberg reported Disney’s board may soon vote on naming Josh D’Amaro as CEO, though the company says no decision has been made. Regulators approved ESPN’s deal to acquire NFL Network.
2 February 2026
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Silver price tumbles again as CME margin hike and Fed chair pick spur liquidation fears

Silver price tumbles again as CME margin hike and Fed chair pick spur liquidation fears

Spot silver fell 10.4% to $75.79 an ounce Monday, deepening a record two-day drop that erased last week’s surge. CME Group will raise margin requirements after the close. The selloff followed President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed chair, prompting investors to reassess U.S. rate risks. Silver is now down 37% from its January 29 peak.
2 February 2026
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XRP price today: Ripple token steadies near $1.63 after weekend shock — what traders watch next

XRP price today: Ripple token steadies near $1.63 after weekend shock — what traders watch next

XRP rose 1.4% to about $1.63, with $5.7 billion in trading volume and a market value just under $100 billion, after dipping to $1.53 in the past day. Crypto markets saw $2 billion in liquidations as traders reacted to Kevin Warsh’s Fed nomination and a broader dash for cash triggered by a selloff in precious metals. The U.S. jobs report was delayed due to a partial government shutdown. Congress is set to vote on funding Tuesday.
2 February 2026
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Gold price today: Bullion slides as Warsh Fed pick and CME margin hike hit leveraged bets

Gold price today: Bullion slides as Warsh Fed pick and CME margin hike hit leveraged bets

Spot gold dropped 3.8% to about $4,679 an ounce in New York, falling as much as $900 from last week’s record highs. CME Group will raise margin requirements for gold futures after the close, increasing cash demands on traders. The sell-off accelerated after President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve. Markets now await U.S. jobs data on Feb. 6.
2 February 2026
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Dow Jones jumps 1% on a chip bounce as shutdown delays jobs report — what investors watch next

Dow Jones jumps 1% on a chip bounce as shutdown delays jobs report — what investors watch next

The Dow Jones rose 1% midday Monday, up 490 points to 49,382, led by chip stocks and heavyweights like Caterpillar and Visa. A partial U.S. government shutdown has delayed the January jobs report. Traders are watching a wave of earnings and President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to head the Fed. Gold and silver volatility continued after last week’s sharp drop.
2 February 2026
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TTM Technologies stock price jumps about 7% as ex-Army secretary joins board ahead of earnings

TTM Technologies stock price jumps about 7% as ex-Army secretary joins board ahead of earnings

TTM Technologies shares rose 7.1% to $105.19 by early afternoon after the company named Ryan D. McCarthy and Daniel G. Korte as independent directors. Two current board members, including former CEO Thomas T. Edman, will step down in May. Edman disclosed plans to sell 16,800 shares. Investors await the Feb. 4 earnings call for the 2026 outlook.
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  • CRCL Stock Dips on $280M Crypto Hack Lawsuit Impact
    April 17, 2026, 6:02 AM EDT. Circle Internet Group (CRCL) shares slipped about 1% in premarket trading following news of a class action lawsuit tied to a $280 million crypto hack. The April 1 Drift Protocol exploit on the Solana blockchain involved attackers using Circle's infrastructure to move stolen USDC stablecoin funds, prompting allegations Circle failed to freeze assets despite having the capability. The lawsuit claims Circle's cross-chain transfer system facilitated over 100 illicit transactions between Solana and Ethereum. Drift Protocol's total locked value plunged from $550 million to under $250 million post-attack, and the DRIFT token fell over 40%. Investors are cautious amid potential financial and reputational risks for Circle, with broader regulatory scrutiny likely in the stablecoin sector.

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Gold Price Today Near $4,784 as Weaker Dollar Keeps Bullion on Track for Fourth Weekly Gain

Gold Price Today Near $4,784 as Weaker Dollar Keeps Bullion on Track for Fourth Weekly Gain

17 April 2026
Gold hovered near $4,784 an ounce Friday, set for a fourth weekly gain despite easing 0.1% by 0815 GMT. A 10-day Lebanon-Israel ceasefire and possible U.S.-Iran talks kept investors watching for diplomatic progress. Indian gold imports stalled as banks await new government authorization, leaving over 5 tons stuck at customs. Spot silver rose 0.7% to $78.97, platinum held steady, and palladium slipped 0.1%.
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slips as Oil Cushions London Shares, Workspace Tumbles

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slips as Oil Cushions London Shares, Workspace Tumbles

17 April 2026
London’s FTSE 100 fell 0.18% to 10,570.49 on Friday, trailing gains in Paris and Frankfurt as investors grew cautious ahead of Iran conflict talks. Workspace shares plunged 14% after warning of lower 2027 profits. Tesco, easyJet, and Dunelm flagged pressure from the conflict and consumer pullback. Brent crude hovered near $98, supporting oil stocks but keeping broader sentiment fragile.
US Stock Market Before Open Today: S&P 500 Futures Hold Near Records as Oil Falls and Netflix Slumps

US Stock Market Before Open Today: S&P 500 Futures Hold Near Records as Oil Falls and Netflix Slumps

17 April 2026
U.S. stock futures were steady early Friday, with the S&P 500 near record highs as oil fell below $100 on hopes for renewed U.S.-Iran talks. Netflix shares dropped after weak guidance and news that chairman Reed Hastings will not seek re-election. The Nasdaq closed at a record for a 12th straight session Thursday. Treasury yields held near 4.32% as markets bet the Federal Reserve will stay on hold this year.
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