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MARA stock slides as Senate delays crypto bill and bitcoin eases

MARA stock slides as Senate delays crypto bill and bitcoin eases

MARA Holdings shares fell 2.6% to $10.82 Thursday as bitcoin and crypto-linked stocks slid in U.S. trading. The Senate Banking Committee delayed its markup of a key crypto market-structure bill, adding to uncertainty. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong criticized the draft, warning it could restrict tokenized equities and stablecoin rewards. The Senate Agriculture Committee is set to review the bill Jan. 27.
15 January 2026
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AI chip stocks rally: Nvidia and AMD jump on TSMC outlook as Trump tariff clouds China trade

AI chip stocks rally: Nvidia and AMD jump on TSMC outlook as Trump tariff clouds China trade

Nvidia and AMD shares jumped Thursday after TSMC reported record profit and raised 2026 spending plans, with Nvidia up 2.8% and AMD up 5.5% by 10:15 a.m. ET. U.S.-listed TSMC shares gained 6.3%. New U.S. tariffs on select AI chips and tighter export rules added uncertainty around China demand. The White House said exemptions remain possible for some imports.
15 January 2026
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Panama Canal ports court showdown could sink CK Hutchison’s $23bn BlackRock-MSC deal

Panama Canal ports court showdown could sink CK Hutchison’s $23bn BlackRock-MSC deal

Panama’s Supreme Court will soon rule on lawsuits seeking to annul CK Hutchison’s canal-port concession, threatening a $23 billion ports sale to a BlackRock-led consortium. Cosco’s push for control has raised pressure on the deal. Plaintiffs cite audits estimating Panama lost up to $1.3 billion under the 2021 renewal. BlackRock and MSC are reconsidering the acquisition amid regulatory and ownership disputes.
15 January 2026
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Critical Metals stock slips despite $1.5B Saudi rare-earth JV term sheet as shareholder sale looms

Critical Metals stock slips despite $1.5B Saudi rare-earth JV term sheet as shareholder sale looms

Critical Metals shares fell 1.3% to $17.70 Thursday after announcing a $1.5 billion Saudi rare-earth processing joint venture. European Lithium, a 10% holder, filed to sell up to 5 million shares. The stock had surged 33% Wednesday on new Tanbreez drill results. Traders await further assay data and confirmation the Saudi term sheet will become binding.
15 January 2026
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XRP price stock: Token slips near $2.12 as Senate pauses crypto bill, Ripple cites Luxembourg nod

XRP price stock: Token slips near $2.12 as Senate pauses crypto bill, Ripple cites Luxembourg nod

XRP fell about 3% to $2.12 Thursday after the Senate Banking Committee postponed debate on a crypto regulation bill opposed by Coinbase. Ripple announced it secured preliminary approval for an EMI licence from Luxembourg’s CSSF. Bitcoin hovered near $95,500, while ether traded around $3,329. The Senate session to review H.R.3633 remains unscheduled.
15 January 2026
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Ford stock ticks up as USMCA fight flares again — what investors watch next

Ford stock ticks up as USMCA fight flares again — what investors watch next

Ford shares rose 0.7% to $13.94 Thursday morning as CEO Jim Farley urged changes to the USMCA trade deal, calling it essential for North American manufacturing. The debate intensified after President Trump dismissed the deal during a visit to a Ford plant. Investors await Ford’s Feb. 10 earnings report for updated guidance. GM shares edged up 0.2%, Tesla gained 1%, and Stellantis slipped 1.2%.
15 January 2026
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Bitcoin price today: BTC slips under $96,000 as Coinbase, Strategy stocks drop on Senate crypto bill delay

Bitcoin price today: BTC slips under $96,000 as Coinbase, Strategy stocks drop on Senate crypto bill delay

Bitcoin fell 0.5% to $95,964 Thursday after the U.S. Senate delayed debate on a key crypto bill, cooling recent gains. Coinbase shares dropped 3%, while Strategy and major bitcoin miners also declined. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF slipped 1.6%. Traders are watching ETF flows and the timing of the Senate markup later this month.
15 January 2026
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Gold price slips from record, nudging GLD and Newmont lower in early trade

Gold price slips from record, nudging GLD and Newmont lower in early trade

Gold-linked ETFs and miners fell Thursday after spot gold slipped 0.3% to $4,607.59 an ounce, retreating from a record high. The dollar index hit its strongest level since Dec. 2, lifted by lower-than-expected U.S. jobless claims and calmer news from Iran. SPDR Gold Shares dropped 0.5%, VanEck Gold Miners ETF lost 0.3%, and Newmont edged down 0.1% in early trading.
15 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: DIA edges up as TSMC’s record profit lifts chips and bank earnings roll in

Dow Jones today: DIA edges up as TSMC’s record profit lifts chips and bank earnings roll in

The Dow Jones Industrial Average opened up 51.5 points at 49,201.1, with Nvidia and Cisco leading early gains. Chip stocks rose after Taiwan Semiconductor reported record quarterly profit and raised its 2026 revenue and spending forecasts. Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs beat earnings estimates, but Goldman shares slipped. U.S. weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fell to 198,000.
15 January 2026
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Nvidia stock today: NVDA rises in premarket as China drafts rules for H200 chip buys

Nvidia stock today: NVDA rises in premarket as China drafts rules for H200 chip buys

Nvidia shares rose 1.8% to $186.40 in Thursday premarket trading after reports China may restrict advanced AI chip imports and Beijing paused some Nvidia H200 purchases. The U.S. approved H200 sales to China with strict limits and a new 25% tariff. Former Trump adviser Matt Pottinger criticized the policy at a congressional hearing. Taiwan Semiconductor reported a 35% profit jump, boosting chip stocks.
15 January 2026
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Intel stock slips in premarket after KeyBanc’s “sold out” call sets up next week’s earnings

Intel stock slips in premarket after KeyBanc’s “sold out” call sets up next week’s earnings

Intel shares fell 0.5% to $48.48 premarket Thursday, pausing after a two-day rally sparked by a KeyBanc upgrade and a $60 price target. KeyBanc cited tight 2026 server CPU supply and strong AI data center demand. Trading volume surged Wednesday, with 147 million shares changing hands. Investors await Intel’s Jan. 22 earnings for confirmation of demand trends.
15 January 2026
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Ondas Holdings (ONDS) stock slips premarket as investors weigh $1B raise and Friday’s Investor Day

Ondas Holdings (ONDS) stock slips premarket as investors weigh $1B raise and Friday’s Investor Day

Ondas Holdings shares fell 2.6% to $13.56 in premarket trading Thursday after the company closed a $1 billion stock-and-warrant sale, raising about $959 million in net proceeds. The offering could significantly increase the share count if warrants are exercised. The stock now trades about 18% below the $16.45 offering price. Investors await Friday’s OAS Investor Day for details on 2026 plans and capital use.
15 January 2026
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  • Wheat Prices Mixed as Month-End Profit Taking Hits Markets
    April 30, 2026, 1:18 AM EDT. Wheat futures softened on Wednesday as month-end profit taking began early. Chicago SRW contracts saw slight declines, while Minneapolis spring wheat posted modest gains. Kansas City HRW futures edged higher except May, which fell before the first notice day. Traders await Thursday's Export Sales report, forecasting smaller old crop sales between 0-300,000 MT. USDA agricultural attachés forecast lower 2026/27 wheat crops for Australia (down 6 million metric tons) and Canada (down 3.8 million metric tons), influencing market sentiment. May 2026 Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) wheat closed at $6.42 1/4, down 6 3/4 cents. Market watchers remain cautious amid these production estimates and seasonal sales data expectations.

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30 April 2026
OCBC will pay a total dividend of S$0.58 per share in May, including a S$0.16 special dividend. UOB declared a final dividend of S$0.71 per share despite lower net interest income. ST Engineering reported higher revenue and profit, with a S$0.23 per share dividend. Jardine Matheson raised its annual dividend 4% to US$2.35 per share, payable mid-May.
Soluna Holdings Stock Jumps After Sazmining Bitcoin Deal, Then SEC Resale Filing Lands

Soluna Holdings Stock Jumps After Sazmining Bitcoin Deal, Then SEC Resale Filing Lands

30 April 2026
Soluna Holdings filed to register the resale of about 2.46 million common shares, with no proceeds going to the company. The move follows Sazmining’s launch of a 3-megawatt Bitcoin mining operation at Soluna’s Project Dorothy 1B in West Texas. Soluna shares last traded at $1.28, up from a $1.08 Nasdaq sale price on April 28. The registered shares include 2.4 million issuable to YA II PN, LTD. via warrant exercise.
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