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Dow Jones futures slip as UnitedHealth tumbles on Medicare rates, Fed and earnings loom

Dow Jones futures slip as UnitedHealth tumbles on Medicare rates, Fed and earnings loom

Dow futures fell 40 points premarket Tuesday as UnitedHealth dropped 8.6% after a proposed Medicare Advantage rate increase came in far below expectations. S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures rose ahead of major earnings reports and the start of the Federal Reserve meeting. Salesforce gained 2.2% after landing a $5.6 billion U.S. Army contract. A partial government shutdown loomed with funding set to expire after midnight Friday.
27 January 2026
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India stock market today: Nifty, Sensex end higher on EU trade deal buzz as autos lag

India stock market today: Nifty, Sensex end higher on EU trade deal buzz as autos lag

The Nifty 50 closed up 0.51% at 25,175.4 and the Sensex rose 0.39% to 81,857.48, lifted by optimism over an India-EU trade pact. Axis Bank jumped nearly 6% on strong earnings, while Mahindra & Mahindra fell over 5% after plans to cut tariffs on EU car imports. The rupee ended at 91.72 per dollar, up 0.2%. India VIX hit a seven-month high as traders eyed U.S. tariff threats and the upcoming budget.
27 January 2026
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Crypto ATM scams are surging — and South Dakota’s SB 98 would force refunds, caps and ID checks

Crypto ATM scams are surging — and South Dakota’s SB 98 would force refunds, caps and ID checks

South Dakota lawmakers introduced Senate Bill 98 to cap crypto kiosk fees at 3%, set transaction limits, and require ID checks. The bill follows $13.8 million in crypto scam losses reported to the FBI in 2024, with $7.8 million from victims over 60. Victims who file police reports would be eligible for full refunds within 72 hours. The measure has bipartisan support and is now before the Senate Commerce and Energy Committee.
27 January 2026
Bitcoin back above $88,000 as XRP and Solana jump — crypto rebound tests a shaky floor

Bitcoin back above $88,000 as XRP and Solana jump — crypto rebound tests a shaky floor

Bitcoin rose past $88,000 Tuesday as major cryptocurrencies rebounded, with total crypto market value returning to about $3 trillion. A U.S. Senate committee delayed work on crypto legislation due to a winter storm in Washington. Traders watched resistance near $89,000 and support around $80,000. Japan’s regulator is weighing changes to allow bitcoin ETFs by 2028.
27 January 2026
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GameStop Moves $420 Million in Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime — Is a Sale Next?

GameStop Moves $420 Million in Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime — Is a Sale Next?

GameStop moved its entire bitcoin holding—about 4,710 BTC worth $420 million—to Coinbase Prime, according to on-chain data. The transfer fueled speculation of a possible sale, as the company’s average buy-in was near $107,900 per bitcoin, above current prices. GameStop has not commented. Its shares rose 4.4% Tuesday; Coinbase stock slipped 1.6%.
27 January 2026
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IonQ stock jumps in premarket as $1.8 billion SkyWater deal puts dilution and chips in focus

IonQ stock jumps in premarket as $1.8 billion SkyWater deal puts dilution and chips in focus

IonQ shares rose 3.8% to $45.01 in premarket trading Tuesday, recovering part of Monday’s 8.2% drop after announcing a $1.8 billion SkyWater Technology acquisition. The cash-and-stock deal awaits SkyWater shareholder and regulatory approval. IonQ forecasts 2025 revenue at or above its prior $106–110 million guidance. SEC filings and a SkyWater shareholder vote are expected soon.
27 January 2026
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BiomX stock jumps in premarket after SEC filing flags new 19.99% holder

BiomX stock jumps in premarket after SEC filing flags new 19.99% holder

BiomX shares jumped 65% to $6.77 in premarket trading Tuesday after Pyu Pyu Capital disclosed a 19.99% stake via a $3 million private placement. The deal includes Series Y preferred stock with a 15% dividend, warrants, and triggers a shareholder vote on issuing more shares. Investors are watching for dilution risk and the outcome of the vote.
27 January 2026
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AllianceBernstein stock jumps 7.5%; AB traders eye Fed week and Feb. 5 earnings

AllianceBernstein stock jumps 7.5%; AB traders eye Fed week and Feb. 5 earnings

AllianceBernstein units traded near $41.88 premarket Tuesday after jumping 7.49% Monday, with 1.63 million units changing hands. The firm’s assets under management rose to $867 billion in December, though net flows were slightly negative. No company statement has explained Monday’s surge. AllianceBernstein reports Q4 results before the market opens Feb. 5.
27 January 2026
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Cloudflare stock jumps again in premarket as “Clawdbot” buzz puts NET back in play

Cloudflare stock jumps again in premarket as “Clawdbot” buzz puts NET back in play

Cloudflare shares rose 6.8% to $202.20 in Tuesday premarket trading after a 9.2% jump Monday, driven by buzz around the open-source AI agent Clawdbot. Wolfe Research linked the surge to social media interest and noted Cloudflare’s edge network could benefit from increased AI agent use. Investors await Cloudflare’s earnings on February 10 and the Federal Reserve’s policy decision this week.
27 January 2026
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Puma stock jumps as Anta snaps up 29% stake at €35 — what investors watch next

Puma stock jumps as Anta snaps up 29% stake at €35 — what investors watch next

Puma shares rose 6% in Frankfurt after Anta agreed to buy a 29.06% stake for €35 per share, a 62% premium over Monday’s close. The €1.5 billion deal, just below Germany’s takeover threshold, awaits regulatory and shareholder approval. Artemis, the seller, said proceeds will cut debt. Investors await Puma’s FY2025 results on Feb. 26.
27 January 2026
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Humana stock tumbles in premarket after CMS flags near-flat 2027 Medicare Advantage rates

Humana stock tumbles in premarket after CMS flags near-flat 2027 Medicare Advantage rates

Humana shares fell about 12% in premarket trading Tuesday after a U.S. proposal signaled minimal Medicare Advantage payment growth for 2027. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services set a net average increase of 0.09%, citing risk score changes and new limits on chart review diagnoses. UnitedHealth and CVS Health also dropped around 9%. Investors await the April 6 final rate notice.
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Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

7 February 2026
Vodafone shares rose 1.47% to 110.60p Friday, recovering part of Thursday’s 4.68% drop after a Q3 update. Group revenue climbed 6.5% to €10.5 billion, but Germany’s 0.7% service revenue growth missed some forecasts. Vodafone launched a new €500 million buyback tranche, bringing total buybacks since May to €3.5 billion. Investors remain focused on Germany’s pace and cash flow execution.
NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

7 February 2026
NatWest shares closed up 1.45% at 659.4 pence Friday, buoyed by a buyback of 797,428 shares and a new digital mortgage deal with Rightmove. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% but signaled possible cuts, with markets pricing in two reductions for 2026. NatWest plans to expand its Accelerator community to 50,000 members by 2026. Annual results are due Feb. 13.
Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Unilever shares closed flat at 5,250p in London Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.6% gain. The company issued 4.2 million new shares for employee plans, bringing total shares to over 2.18 billion. Investors await Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 12, with analyst consensus pointing to 3.9% Q4 sales growth. Unilever’s U.S. ADR rose 0.8% to $72.12.
BP share price near 52-week high ahead of Feb 10 earnings as buyback runs on

BP share price near 52-week high ahead of Feb 10 earnings as buyback runs on

7 February 2026
BP shares closed up 1.9% at 478 pence Friday, just below a 52-week high, as the company continued buybacks ahead of next week’s results. BP repurchased 2.789 million shares on February 6. Oil prices firmed on geopolitical risk, with Brent at $68.05 a barrel, but sector outlook remains uncertain. Investors await BP’s earnings and dividend decision due Tuesday.
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