Today: 27 April 2026

XRP price jumps near $1.92 after Ripple’s Saudi bank tie-up, Fed decision in focus

XRP price jumps near $1.92 after Ripple’s Saudi bank tie-up, Fed decision in focus

XRP jumped nearly 5% to around $1.92 Monday after Ripple and Riyad Bank’s Jeel unit agreed to test blockchain payment rails. The move followed a sharp weekend drop and came as traders watched for the Federal Reserve’s rate decision set for Wednesday. Bitcoin and ether also posted gains. The SEC’s ban on XRP sales to institutional investors remains in effect after last year’s settlement.
26 January 2026
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Bitcoin price steadies near $88,000 as Strategy adds 2,932 BTC and Fed week looms

Bitcoin price steadies near $88,000 as Strategy adds 2,932 BTC and Fed week looms

Bitcoin rose 1% to $88,152 in New York Monday, rebounding from earlier lows amid volatile trading. Strategy Inc disclosed a $264 million bitcoin purchase, raising holdings to 712,647 coins. U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs saw $1.33 billion in outflows last week. The SEC dropped its case against Gemini’s crypto lending program after investors recovered assets.
26 January 2026
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ISRG stock edges up after Intuitive Surgical wins FDA clearance for da Vinci 5 heart procedures

ISRG stock edges up after Intuitive Surgical wins FDA clearance for da Vinci 5 heart procedures

Intuitive Surgical shares rose about 1% after the FDA cleared its da Vinci 5 robot for select cardiac procedures. The company plans a limited U.S. rollout through 2026. The clearance follows last week’s warning of slower global procedure growth, with forecasts now at 13% to 15% for 2026. Investors are weighing the new approval against concerns over hospital budgets and rising competition.
26 January 2026
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Gold price today: Gold hits $5,110 record as tariff threats and Fed drama jolt markets

Gold price today: Gold hits $5,110 record as tariff threats and Fed drama jolt markets

Gold soared above $5,100 an ounce Monday, hitting a new record as investors reacted to global tensions and tariff threats from President Trump. Spot silver also reached an all-time high at $113.61. Gold-backed funds and mining stocks rallied sharply. The dollar index slid to a four-year low, while traders awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy decision.
26 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: Apple, Cisco lift the index as Fed decision and Big Tech earnings loom

Dow Jones today: Apple, Cisco lift the index as Fed decision and Big Tech earnings loom

The Dow Jones rose 0.6% to 49,403 Monday afternoon, led by Apple and Cisco, while UnitedHealth and 3M lagged. Gold and silver hit new records as the dollar weakened. The Federal Reserve begins a two-day meeting Tuesday, with rates expected to hold steady. Investors await earnings from major tech firms and the Fed’s decision Wednesday.
26 January 2026
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Booz Allen stock drops nearly 10% after U.S. Treasury cancels all contracts in data-leak fallout

Booz Allen stock drops nearly 10% after U.S. Treasury cancels all contracts in data-leak fallout

Booz Allen Hamilton shares fell nearly 10% after the U.S. Treasury canceled all contracts with the firm, citing failures in protecting taxpayer data linked to the IRS leak by former contractor Charles Littlejohn. Treasury said 31 contracts worth $4.8 million annually were cut. Other federal contractors also saw share declines. Booz Allen relies on government work for 98% of its revenue.
26 January 2026
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Morgan Stanley stock price rises as traders brace for Fed decision and policy risk

Morgan Stanley stock price rises as traders brace for Fed decision and policy risk

Morgan Stanley shares rose 1.5% to $181.61 in early afternoon trading Monday, outpacing major U.S. banking peers. Investors are awaiting Wednesday’s Federal Reserve policy decision and monitoring political moves in Washington, including a lawsuit against JPMorgan and proposed credit card rate caps. The Fed is expected to keep rates steady amid scrutiny of Chair Jerome Powell.
26 January 2026
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Silver price today: XAG/USD jumps near $115 as tariff risks and a soft dollar fuel the run

Silver price today: XAG/USD jumps near $115 as tariff risks and a soft dollar fuel the run

Spot silver surged 11.45% to $114.76 an ounce by early afternoon in New York, after trading as high as $117.73. Investors moved into precious metals amid tariff threats and currency volatility, pushing silver-linked stocks and ETFs sharply higher. The gold/silver ratio dropped to 46.36. Analysts warned of possible profit-taking as the market awaits Wednesday’s Federal Reserve decision.
26 January 2026
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DigitalOcean stock jumps nearly 15% as AI-inference push keeps buyers in control

DigitalOcean stock jumps nearly 15% as AI-inference push keeps buyers in control

DigitalOcean shares jumped 14.9% to $61.58 on Monday, hitting a new 52-week high as investors piled into smaller cloud and AI infrastructure stocks. The rally followed recent analyst upgrades and news that DigitalOcean’s AI Inference Cloud Platform doubled throughput for Character.ai while halving costs. Vinay Kumar was named chief product and technology officer last week. Earnings are expected Feb. 24, according to MarketBeat.
26 January 2026
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Johnson & Johnson stock is nudging higher — here’s what traders are watching this week

Johnson & Johnson stock is nudging higher — here’s what traders are watching this week

Johnson & Johnson shares rose 0.4% to $221.01 Monday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s Jan. 28 decision and major tech earnings. The company projected 2026 adjusted earnings per share of $11.43–$11.63 and sales up to $101 billion. A court-appointed special master recommended allowing expert testimony that J&J’s talc caused ovarian cancer, raising the risk of federal trials. J&J denies the allegations.
26 January 2026
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Sprott Physical Silver Trust (PSLV) surges as silver hits record above $113 and traders brace for Fed week

Sprott Physical Silver Trust (PSLV) surges as silver hits record above $113 and traders brace for Fed week

PSLV jumped 13.1% to $37.57 by midday Monday in New York, tracking a surge in spot silver to a record $113.61 an ounce. Silver’s rally drew heavy inflows to metal-backed funds as investors eyed the Fed’s Jan. 28 decision and a U.S. funding deadline. Other silver ETFs matched the gains. Some analysts warned the rapid rise could trigger profit-taking.
26 January 2026
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USA Rare Earth (USAR) stock jumps as U.S. backs $1.6 billion CHIPS-linked funding plan

USA Rare Earth (USAR) stock jumps as U.S. backs $1.6 billion CHIPS-linked funding plan

USA Rare Earth shares surged 17% to $28.94 after announcing a non-binding deal with the U.S. Commerce Department for $277 million in federal funding, a $1.3 billion loan, and a $1.5 billion PIPE. The funding would support a Texas rare earth mine and an Oklahoma magnet plant. A $1.5 billion private placement is set to close January 28. The deal faces hurdles before final agreements are reached.
26 January 2026
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Thermo Fisher Scientific stock rises toward $631 as TMO heads into Jan. 29 earnings

Thermo Fisher Scientific stock rises toward $631 as TMO heads into Jan. 29 earnings

Thermo Fisher shares rose 0.8% to $631.24 by midday Monday in New York, rebounding from an early dip ahead of Thursday’s earnings report and 2026 outlook. Options markets point to an expected 4% swing after results. Analysts forecast Q4 earnings of $6.43 per share, up from $6.10 a year ago. The company will hold its earnings call at 8:30 a.m. ET on Jan. 29.
26 January 2026
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Vale stock slides on Fabrica mine overflow in Brazil; what investors watch next

Vale stock slides on Fabrica mine overflow in Brazil; what investors watch next

Vale shares fell 1.6% in U.S. trading Monday after a water-and-sediment overflow at its Fábrica mine in Minas Gerais reached a competitor’s facilities and local streams. Vale reported no injuries and said the incident was unrelated to its dams, keeping production guidance unchanged. Rival miners Rio Tinto and BHP rose up to 2%. Local officials confirmed a second overflow at Vale’s Viga mine within 24 hours.
26 January 2026
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Costco stock price slips in midday trade as investors eye Fed decision and next Costco sales update

Costco stock price slips in midday trade as investors eye Fed decision and next Costco sales update

Costco shares fell 0.6% to $977.43 by midday Monday, even as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq edged higher ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision and major tech earnings. Target dropped nearly 4%, leading retail decliners, while Walmart slipped 0.3%. Investors are watching for the Fed’s policy statement Wednesday and Costco’s January sales report due Feb. 4.
26 January 2026
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Netflix stock price today: NFLX steadies near $86 on analyst upgrade, Warner deal still hangs over shares

Netflix stock price today: NFLX steadies near $86 on analyst upgrade, Warner deal still hangs over shares

Netflix shares slipped 0.1% to $86.01 by midday Monday, trailing the broader market despite an upgrade from Phillip Securities to “Accumulate” and a price target raised to $100. Investors remain focused on financing and strategy for Netflix’s $82.7 billion all-cash bid for Warner Bros Discovery, as the company pauses buybacks and eyes a bridge loan.
26 January 2026
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Gilead stock ticks up after BMO lifts target to $150, flags Yeztugo coverage gains

Gilead stock ticks up after BMO lifts target to $150, flags Yeztugo coverage gains

Gilead Sciences shares rose 0.9% to $137.21 midday Monday after BMO Capital Markets raised its price target to $150, citing expanded insurance coverage for Yeztugo, Gilead’s new HIV prevention shot. CVS confirmed coverage starting Jan. 1, pushing overall insurer coverage above 80%. Gilead says it has already met its 2025 Yeztugo sales target of $150 million. Investors await Gilead’s earnings report, expected Feb. 10.
26 January 2026
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SoFi stock price ticks higher as traders brace for Friday earnings and the Fed

SoFi stock price ticks higher as traders brace for Friday earnings and the Fed

SoFi Technologies shares rose 0.6% to $26.00 by midday Monday, with about 19 million shares traded. Investors are watching for SoFi’s Q4 and full-year earnings Friday and the Federal Reserve’s policy decision Wednesday. Peers showed mixed moves, with Affirm down and Upstart, PayPal up slightly. The Fed is expected to hold rates steady at 3.50%–3.75%.
26 January 2026
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Boeing stock price today: BA slips as investors brace for earnings and 737 MAX clues

Boeing stock price today: BA slips as investors brace for earnings and 737 MAX clues

Boeing shares fell 0.6% to $250.53 in midday trading Monday ahead of Tuesday’s fourth-quarter results. Investors are focused on 737 production rates, cash flow, and certification delays, with Boeing aiming to boost output beyond 38 jets a month. FAA approval for the MAX 7 and MAX 10 remains pending due to engine de-icing issues. Boeing reported 160 commercial deliveries in the fourth quarter, pending final results.
26 January 2026
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  • Koppers Holdings Inc. (KOP) Seen as Undervalued Despite Price Surge, Earnings Growth Expected
    April 27, 2026, 6:57 AM EDT. Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE:KOP) has surged near its 52-week high but remains undervalued compared to industry peers with a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.91 versus 29.58. The small-cap chemical stock's high volatility, indicated by a strong beta, offers buying opportunities amid price swings. Analysts project a 68% increase in Koppers' earnings over the next few years, signaling substantial growth potential not yet priced in. Investors may find value in accumulating shares as the market has yet to fully reflect this optimistic outlook. However, considerations such as the company's capital structure could explain its lower valuation. The combination of potential growth and discount to industry multiples suggests Koppers could attract value and growth-focused investors alike.

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CBS Stock Today: Paramount Skydance Enters Monday Under Pressure as $110 Billion Warner Bros Deal Hits Antitrust Test

CBS Stock Today: Paramount Skydance Enters Monday Under Pressure as $110 Billion Warner Bros Deal Hits Antitrust Test

27 April 2026
Warner Bros Discovery shareholders approved Paramount’s $110 billion takeover bid, clearing a major hurdle for the deal. Paramount Skydance shares closed at $10.97 Friday, down 2.66%, as investors weighed the regulatory risks. The U.S. Justice Department has issued subpoenas, and European regulators are expected to scrutinize the merger. The combined company would include CBS, CNN, HBO Max, and Paramount+.
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