Gold price hits $4,641 record as Powell probe and Fed cut bets send silver above $92

Gold price hits $4,641 record as Powell probe and Fed cut bets send silver above $92

Spot gold hit a record $4,641.40 an ounce Wednesday, with silver at $92.23, after softer U.S. core CPI data fueled bets on two Federal Reserve rate cuts this year. Analysts flagged increased volatility and profit-taking risk as margins narrowed. CME Group said it will adjust margin requirements for precious metals. Geopolitical tensions and political pressure on the Fed added to safe-haven demand.
14 January 2026
Uber stock slips after NYC tipping report targets Uber Eats, as earnings date and new profit metrics loom

Uber stock slips after NYC tipping report targets Uber Eats, as earnings date and new profit metrics loom

Uber shares fell 1.3% after New York City accused the company and DoorDash of redesigning their apps to cut delivery workers’ tips by $554 million. The city’s new law requiring apps to offer a tipping option at checkout takes effect Jan. 26, with both firms challenging the rule in court. Uber will shift its key profit metric from adjusted EBITDA to non-GAAP operating income starting in 2026. DoorDash and Lyft shares also declined.
Delta Air Lines stock slides again after 2026 outlook — here’s what investors watch next

Delta Air Lines stock slides again after 2026 outlook — here’s what investors watch next

Delta Air Lines shares fell about 2% to $67.97 after the company forecast 2026 adjusted earnings per share of $6.50 to $7.50 and free cash flow of $3 billion to $4 billion. Delta also committed to buy 30 Boeing 787-10 jets, with deliveries starting in 2031. Main-cabin ticket revenue dropped 7% last quarter, while premium revenue rose 9%. United, American, and Southwest shares also declined.
14 January 2026
Bitcoin meets gold: 21Shares’ BOLD ETP lands on the London Stock Exchange

Bitcoin meets gold: 21Shares’ BOLD ETP lands on the London Stock Exchange

21Shares listed its Bitcoin Gold ETP, BOLD, on the London Stock Exchange, combining bitcoin and physical gold in a single security. The launch follows the UK’s lifting of its ban on certain crypto exchange-traded notes for retail investors. BOLD carries a 0.65% annual fee and had $40.1 million under management as of January 12. The product’s allocation shifts monthly based on asset volatility.
Concentrix stock jumps as CNXC sets 2026 cash-flow target after $1.5 billion goodwill write-down

Concentrix stock jumps as CNXC sets 2026 cash-flow target after $1.5 billion goodwill write-down

Concentrix shares rose 3.9% to $40.71 Wednesday after the company posted Q4 revenue of $2.55 billion and a $1.52 billion goodwill impairment charge. Adjusted profit and cash flow held steady, but BofA and Baird cut price targets, citing margin pressure. Concentrix forecast 2026 revenue of up to $10.18 billion and non-GAAP EPS as high as $12.07.
PepsiCo stock climbs as investors crowd into defensive staples during Wall Street slide

PepsiCo stock climbs as investors crowd into defensive staples during Wall Street slide

PepsiCo shares rose 1.7% to $145.98 Wednesday, outperforming the S&P 500 ETF’s 0.8% drop as investors shifted to defensive stocks after mixed bank earnings. Evercore ISI reaffirmed its “In Line” rating and $152 target, citing upcoming management commentary. PepsiCo remains about 10% below its March 52-week high. The company will report Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 3.
14 January 2026
Coney Island finally gets its own BID — and a July 2026 launch is now on the clock

Coney Island finally gets its own BID — and a July 2026 launch is now on the clock

Coney Island’s business improvement district will launch July 1, 2026, after supporters confirmed city approval. The BID will cover Mermaid and Surf avenues, aiming to fund sanitation, safety, and promotions through property owner assessments. The district includes over 350 businesses and about 50,000 residents. Boundaries stretch from the New York Aquarium to West 33rd Street.
14 January 2026
BMNR stock rises as BitMine pushes last-minute vote on plan to lift share cap to 50 billion

BMNR stock rises as BitMine pushes last-minute vote on plan to lift share cap to 50 billion

BitMine Immersion Technologies shares rose 4% to $32.46 after urging shareholders to approve a charter amendment raising authorized shares from 500 million to 50 billion. The company warned it may soon run out of shares to issue. A quarterly filing showed a $5.20 billion net loss, driven by a $5.25 billion unrealized loss on digital assets. Volume topped 51 million shares as ether and bitcoin prices climbed.
14 January 2026
Bitcoin breaks $96,000 as U.S. crypto regulation bill and softer inflation data lift prices

Bitcoin breaks $96,000 as U.S. crypto regulation bill and softer inflation data lift prices

Bitcoin rose 3.6% to nearly $96,876 as ether and XRP also advanced ahead of a Senate Banking Committee debate on crypto regulation. U.S. senators introduced a draft bill that would clarify oversight of digital assets and restrict stablecoin interest payouts. December CPI data showed core inflation up 0.2% for the month. The Federal Reserve is expected to pause rate hikes at its next meeting.
14 January 2026
UEC stock jumps nearly 11% as uranium supply squeeze talk returns — and a Feb. 27 vote looms

UEC stock jumps nearly 11% as uranium supply squeeze talk returns — and a Feb. 27 vote looms

Uranium Energy Corp shares jumped 10.8% to $17.23 Wednesday, outpacing sector gains as traders responded to tightening U.S. uranium supply. Anfield Energy disclosed a $4 million subscription receipt purchase by a Uranium Energy unit, pending shareholder approval by Feb. 27. U.S. uranium mine output is projected at 1 million pounds this year, far below annual consumption of over 50 million pounds, according to Reuters.
14 January 2026

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Johnson & Johnson stock price: What to watch after talc-case law firm ouster and new AFib data

Johnson & Johnson stock price: What to watch after talc-case law firm ouster and new AFib data

7 February 2026
Johnson & Johnson shares rose 0.9% to $239.99 Friday after a New Jersey appeals court disqualified Beasley Allen from state talc cases, citing improper coordination with a former J&J attorney. The ruling affects about 3,600 state lawsuits, while a related federal motion is pending. J&J also reported early 12-month pilot data for its investigational AFib device at a cardiology meeting.
Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
Walmart shares climbed 3.34% to $131.18 Friday, pushing its market value to about $1.05 trillion as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Retail stocks mostly gained, with Target up 4.24% and Costco up 1.20%, while Amazon dropped 5.55%. Investors await Walmart’s fiscal Q4 results on Feb. 19 and key U.S. economic data next week.
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