Nvidia stock slips before the bell as China H200 payment terms jolt AI stocks

Nvidia stock slips before the bell as China H200 payment terms jolt AI stocks

Nvidia shares fell 2.1% premarket after reports it is demanding full upfront payment from Chinese buyers of its H200 AI chips. Chinese tech firms have ordered over two million units, but regulators have asked some to pause purchases. Other chip stocks, including AMD, Broadcom, and Intel, also traded lower. TSMC reported a 20.45% year-over-year revenue rise for the fourth quarter.
Silver price stock: SLV and silver miners slip as commodity index rebalance forces selling

Silver price stock: SLV and silver miners slip as commodity index rebalance forces selling

The iShares Silver Trust (SLV) dropped 1.8% to $69.71 after a wave of forced selling linked to annual commodity index rebalancing hit the silver market. Spot silver fell as much as 5% Thursday before paring losses, with estimates of $6–7 billion in silver contracts set to be sold. Silver miners traded mixed in early U.S. indications. The main index rebalancing is expected to continue through January 14.
Antofagasta stock jumps after Goldman upgrade as copper prices keep miners in focus

Antofagasta stock jumps after Goldman upgrade as copper prices keep miners in focus

Antofagasta shares jumped 3.5% to 3,452p after Goldman Sachs upgraded the stock to “buy” with a 4,000p target, citing higher copper prices and tight inventories. Copper traded near record highs, with LME three-month futures last at $12,831 a ton. Deutsche Bank downgraded Antofagasta to “sell” on valuation concerns. Investors await the company’s Jan. 29 production report and Feb. 17 results.
9 January 2026
Vodafone stock watchers have 3 things to track today: India relief, buybacks, and Feb. 5

Vodafone stock watchers have 3 things to track today: India relief, buybacks, and Feb. 5

Vodafone shares fell 0.7% to 102.9p Friday, despite a recent Berenberg upgrade citing improved cash flow and a stronger balance sheet. The drop followed news that India capped Vodafone Idea’s annual dues at $13.79 million for six years; Vodafone holds a 16% stake in the carrier. Vodafone also bought back 1.36 million shares Thursday as part of a €500 million programme. Investors await the Feb. 5 trading update.
9 January 2026
Applied Digital stock jumps again premarket as $5 billion hyperscaler lease talk keeps AI trade in play

Applied Digital stock jumps again premarket as $5 billion hyperscaler lease talk keeps AI trade in play

Applied Digital shares rose about 8% in premarket trading after the company reported a 250% jump in quarterly revenue to $126.6 million and announced a 15-year, $5 billion AI data center lease with a major cloud buyer. The company posted a net loss of $31.2 million and disclosed $2.3 billion in cash against $2.6 billion in debt.
Oil prices rise on Iran, Venezuela worries; Exxon and Chevron stocks jump premarket

Oil prices rise on Iran, Venezuela worries; Exxon and Chevron stocks jump premarket

Exxon Mobil rose 3.7% and Chevron gained 2.6% in U.S. premarket trading Friday, tracking higher crude prices. The White House will meet oil majors and traders on Venezuela later today as markets weigh risks from Iran and Venezuelan exports. Brent crude was up 0.7% at $62.42 a barrel. Exxon warned lower oil prices could cut Q4 upstream earnings by up to $1.2 billion.
Barrick Mining stock edges lower in premarket as gold price stalls ahead of US jobs data

Barrick Mining stock edges lower in premarket as gold price stalls ahead of US jobs data

Barrick Mining slipped 0.2% to $47.36 in premarket trading Friday, near its 52-week high. Spot gold steadied at $4,471.58 an ounce ahead of the U.S. jobs report, after reaching a record $4,549.71 on Dec. 26. JPMorgan estimates $5.6 billion in gold could be sold during commodity index rebalancing this week. Barrick will report full-year and Q4 results on Feb. 5.
RELX share price nudges up on buyback update as Feb 12 results near

RELX share price nudges up on buyback update as Feb 12 results near

RELX shares rose 0.06% to 3,150 pence in London after the company announced further buybacks, purchasing 303,180 shares Thursday via UBS. The group has repurchased about 1.57 million shares since Jan. 2 under a £250 million programme running until Feb. 6. The stock traded between 3,136 and 3,175 pence, well below its 52-week high of 4,205 pence. Full-year results are due Feb. 12.
9 January 2026
British American Tobacco shares dip after fresh buyback; UBS sees 2026 rebound for BATS stock

British American Tobacco shares dip after fresh buyback; UBS sees 2026 rebound for BATS stock

British American Tobacco shares fell 0.5% to 3,990 pence in London after the company bought back and cancelled 127,066 shares. UBS maintained a Buy rating with a 52-pound target, citing expected growth in New Categories and earnings. CEO Tadeu Marroco and senior managers bought shares through a company scheme. The FTSE 100 rose 0.4% earlier, led by miners and energy.
SLB stock up in premarket as White House Venezuela meeting keeps oil-services trade in play

SLB stock up in premarket as White House Venezuela meeting keeps oil-services trade in play

SLB shares rose about 1% in U.S. premarket trading Friday, after closing up 4.9% at $44.43, as the White House readies talks with oil firms on Venezuela. Vitol received a preliminary U.S. license to negotiate Venezuelan oil deals, sources said. Oil prices remained subdued, with U.S. crude at $55.99 a barrel Wednesday. SLB reports earnings Jan. 23, with analysts expecting $0.74 per share.

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Coca-Cola stock price ends near $79 — frozen products exit sets up KO earnings week

Coca-Cola stock price ends near $79 — frozen products exit sets up KO earnings week

7 February 2026
Coca-Cola will discontinue its frozen products, including the Minute Maid frozen line, in the U.S. and Canada in Q1 2026. Shares closed Friday up 0.66% at $79.03 ahead of Tuesday’s quarterly results. CEO James Quincey sold 337,824 shares on Feb. 3 for about $26 million under a pre-arranged plan. Options pricing suggests a possible 3% move after earnings.
Cisco stock jumps 3% into earnings week as tech shakeout keeps CSCO in focus

Cisco stock jumps 3% into earnings week as tech shakeout keeps CSCO in focus

7 February 2026
Cisco shares closed up 3% at $84.82 Friday after a volatile week for tech stocks. The company will report quarterly results Feb. 11, with analysts expecting EPS of $1.02 on $15.12 billion revenue. U.S. jobs and inflation data, delayed by the federal shutdown, are also due next week. About 23.9 million Cisco shares traded Friday.
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