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HYMC stock pops in premarket: what’s driving Hycroft Mining as gold tops $4,800

HYMC stock pops in premarket: what’s driving Hycroft Mining as gold tops $4,800

Hycroft Mining shares surged 24% to $42.77 in Wednesday’s premarket as gold hit a record above $4,800 an ounce amid U.S.-NATO tensions over Greenland. A Form 144 filing showed a trust linked to a Hycroft director plans a minor share sale. Silver hovered just below its all-time high. Other miners also advanced, with Newmont up 4% and Hecla Mining rising 6%.
21 January 2026
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Australian dollar jumps to 68 cents as Trump’s Greenland tariff threat hammers the US dollar

Australian dollar jumps to 68 cents as Trump’s Greenland tariff threat hammers the US dollar

The Australian dollar surged to 68 U.S. cents Wednesday, its highest close since October 2024, as the U.S. dollar weakened on President Trump’s new tariff threats linked to Greenland. Wall Street’s S&P 500 fell 2.06%, its worst day in three months, while gold hit a record above $4,700 an ounce. Denmark’s AkademikerPension plans to sell $100 million in U.S. Treasuries, citing debt and political risks.
21 January 2026
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Shopify (SHOP) stock price slides 7% on tariff jitters — what to watch before the open

Shopify (SHOP) stock price slides 7% on tariff jitters — what to watch before the open

Shopify shares fell 7.26% Tuesday to $144.50, outpacing declines in the Nasdaq and S&P 500 after renewed tariff threats from Washington rattled markets. The Cboe Volatility Index hit an eight-week high. At the NRF show in New York, Shopify announced a partnership with Verifone to expand in-store payment options. Shares edged up 0.6% to $145.30 in after-hours trading.
21 January 2026
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Kraft Heinz stock hit by Berkshire sale signal: what to know before the open

Kraft Heinz stock hit by Berkshire sale signal: what to know before the open

Kraft Heinz shares fell nearly 5% in after-hours trading Tuesday after a filing signaled Berkshire Hathaway may sell its stake. The SEC document allows for resale of up to 325 million shares but does not confirm a sale. The drop erased earlier gains and pushed the stock below its 52-week low. Investors await further disclosures and Kraft Heinz’s Feb. 11 earnings release.
21 January 2026
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Block stock steadies before the bell after 5% slide as $200B lending milestone hits tape

Block stock steadies before the bell after 5% slide as $200B lending milestone hits tape

Block Inc shares rose 0.3% to $62.82 premarket Wednesday after sliding 5% the previous day amid a broad U.S. market selloff. The company said it has extended over $200 billion in credit through Cash App Borrow, Afterpay, and Square Loans, maintaining steady loss rates since 2013. Block’s quarterly earnings are due Feb. 19. Investors are watching for signs of credit stress as lending volumes grow.
21 January 2026
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Peloton stock price ahead of the open: PTON steadies after 7% slide as insider sale filing lands

Peloton stock price ahead of the open: PTON steadies after 7% slide as insider sale filing lands

Peloton shares hovered near $5.86 in early premarket Wednesday after a 7.4% drop Tuesday and heavy trading volume. A regulatory filing showed COO Charles Kirol sold 22,520 shares on Jan. 16 to cover taxes on vested stock awards. Investors await the Feb. 5 quarterly report for signs of stabilizing subscription numbers. Revenue and paid subscriptions both fell 6% year-on-year in the last quarter.
21 January 2026
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United Airlines stock pops in premarket after UAL lifts 2026 profit outlook — what investors watch next

United Airlines stock pops in premarket after UAL lifts 2026 profit outlook — what investors watch next

United Airlines shares rose about 4% to $113.02 in premarket trading Wednesday after the company raised its 2026 profit forecast, citing strong premium and loyalty revenue. Fourth-quarter adjusted earnings reached $3.10 per share on $15.4 billion revenue. The airline estimated a $250 million pre-tax hit from the U.S. government shutdown. Management’s earnings call is scheduled for later Wednesday.
21 January 2026
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IBM stock slides nearly 5% after tariff-fueled selloff; AI push and earnings set the next test

IBM stock slides nearly 5% after tariff-fueled selloff; AI push and earnings set the next test

IBM shares fell 4.8% to $291.35 Tuesday, dragging the Dow about 150 points lower. The drop followed IBM’s rollout of new “agentic AI” services and partnerships, and came as investors reacted to renewed tariff threats from President Trump. Evercore ISI raised its IBM price target to $330 ahead of the Jan. 28 earnings report. Accenture shares also slid 4.7% in the broader tech selloff.
21 January 2026
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Trump’s Greenland tariff threat rattles FTSE 100, lifts gold and jolts Japan bonds

Trump’s Greenland tariff threat rattles FTSE 100, lifts gold and jolts Japan bonds

European stocks slipped as Trump threatened 10% tariffs on imports from eight European countries, including Britain, unless the U.S. can buy Greenland. The STOXX 600 fell 0.1% by 0810 GMT; London’s FTSE 100 was flat. Gold surged to a record $4,757.78 an ounce. Japanese government bond yields spiked, with 20-year yields up 28 basis points in two days.
21 January 2026
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Rolls-Royce share price slips as £200m buyback grinds on and valuation debate returns

Rolls-Royce share price slips as £200m buyback grinds on and valuation debate returns

Rolls-Royce shares fell 1.3% to 1,264 pence in early London trading after the company disclosed further buybacks under its £200 million programme. The drop follows a sharp rally that pushed the stock to a twelvefold gain since January 2023. Analysts flagged the forward P/E ratio at 44.2 as “exceptionally high” ahead of full-year results due Feb. 26.
21 January 2026
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Ashtead share price rebounds as AHT buybacks continue, with March 2 NYSE move in focus

Ashtead share price rebounds as AHT buybacks continue, with March 2 NYSE move in focus

Ashtead shares rose 1% to 5,050 pence in early London trading Wednesday after two days of declines. The company confirmed a new $1.5 billion buyback programme starting March 2, coinciding with its planned NYSE relisting. Ashtead bought 74,800 shares on Jan. 20 and 74,000 on Jan. 19, both via J.P. Morgan Securities. Investors are watching for updates on the relisting schedule.
21 January 2026
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China’s J-10C debut draws eyes at Singapore Airshow as Asia weighs U.S. ties

7 February 2026
Singapore, February 7, 2026, 17:58 (SGT) China used the Singapore Airshow to project military reach and sell an image of confidence, as Southeast Asian delegations packed Chinese booths and watched a debut display by the People’s Liberation Army Air Force’s J-10C fighters. (https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-flexes-its-muscle-singapore-airshow-us-isolated-2026-02-06/) The timing matters. Regional officials and analysts say doubts about Washington’s long-term posture are growing, as U.S. President Donald Trump has criticised some allies and imposed tariffs, creating room for Beijing to widen influence. Behind the aerobatics and glossy models, the show is also turning into a stress test for industrial capacity — who can deliver aircraft,
Blockchain’s New Pitch: Tracking Supply-Chain Emissions for a Price

Blockchain’s New Pitch: Tracking Supply-Chain Emissions for a Price

7 February 2026
Blockchain industry groups are promoting supply-chain emissions tracking and data transparency, not crypto trading, as key business uses. Companies face mounting pressure to map Scope 3 emissions, which are often hard to verify. Past blockchain supply-chain projects, including Maersk’s TradeLens, struggled with adoption when partners failed to participate.
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