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Lithium price drops nearly 5% in China as spot market cools; U.S. lithium stocks mixed premarket

Lithium price drops nearly 5% in China as spot market cools; U.S. lithium stocks mixed premarket

NEW YORK, Jan 27, 2026, 07:09 EST — Premarket Battery-grade lithium carbonate prices in China dropped Tuesday, with the SMM average sliding 9,000 yuan to 172,500 yuan per metric ton. The most-active lithium carbonate futures contract fluctuated from 164,000 yuan up to 180,600 yuan. Spot sellers were reluctant to release supply, while downstream buyers mainly stuck to “as-needed” purchases, according to SMM.
27 January 2026
Brent crude price ticks up as U.S. winter storm hits output, traders eye next supply test

Brent crude price ticks up as U.S. winter storm hits output, traders eye next supply test

London, Jan 27, 2026, 11:59 — Regular session Brent crude futures edged higher Tuesday after a U.S. winter storm disrupted crude production and unsettled some Gulf Coast refineries, though potential supply from Kazakhstan capped the rally. “The cold weather in the U.S. will likely cause quite significant drawdowns in oil stocks over the next few weeks,” said Tamas Varga, oil analyst at PVM. Meanwhile, ANZ’s Daniel Hynes noted that “supply risks haven’t totally evaporated.” By 1017 GMT, Brent had gained 23 cents, or 0.35%, to $65.82 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate added 29 cents to $60.92.
27 January 2026
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Oil prices today: Brent, WTI tick up as U.S. winter storm squeezes supply, OPEC+ eyed

Oil prices today: Brent, WTI tick up as U.S. winter storm squeezes supply, OPEC+ eyed

NEW YORK, Jan 27, 2026, 06:58 EST — Premarket Oil prices ticked up Tuesday as a winter storm disrupted U.S. crude output and refinery activity. Brent futures climbed 23 cents, or 0.35%, settling at $65.82 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate added 29 cents, or 0.48%, to $60.92 by 5:17 a.m. ET. Tamas Varga, an oil analyst at PVM brokerage, noted, “The cold weather in the U.S. will likely cause quite significant drawdowns in oil stocks.” Traders also watched for signs of supply returning from Kazakhstan.
27 January 2026
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Tax refunds could be $1,000 bigger in 2026 as IRS filing season opens — here’s why it’s happening

Tax refunds could be $1,000 bigger in 2026 as IRS filing season opens — here’s why it’s happening

The Treasury Department projects that tax refunds will be roughly $1,000 higher per household this year as the 2026 filing season kicks off, CNN Newsource reported Monday. Congress increased the standard deduction to $15,750 for single filers and $31,500 for married couples filing jointly, also broadening the deduction for state and local taxes, the report noted. The timing is crucial. Refunds typically act as a single annual cash injection, and the initial weeks of filing season can influence consumer spending, saving, and debt repayments.
27 January 2026
Nvidia’s $2 billion CoreWeave bet shakes up AI stocks before Microsoft earnings

Nvidia’s $2 billion CoreWeave bet shakes up AI stocks before Microsoft earnings

NEW YORK, Jan 27, 2026, 06:26 EST — Premarket Nvidia announced a $2 billion investment in AI cloud provider CoreWeave, purchasing shares at $87.20 each and nearly doubling its stake as both companies work to boost U.S. data-center capacity. CoreWeave CEO Michael Intrator highlighted the deal as proof of “the strength of demand” from their clients. CoreWeave’s shares rose 5.7% in Tuesday’s U.S. premarket trading, while Nvidia’s slipped 0.7%.
27 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Vibrant Group (SGX:BIP) books higher profits on one-offs; investors question recurring strength
    July 6, 2026, 6:15 PM EDT. Vibrant Group Limited (SGX:BIP) posted solid full-year earnings for the year to April 2026, though the shares barely moved as investors looked closely at how sustainable the profits are. Statutory profits got a S$10 million lift from unusual items, with non-recurring gains raising questions about the real earnings base. EPS has grown strongly over three years, but the dependency on these one-off items is a red flag for some. Analysts say investors should look at the balance sheet and report four warning signs about possible risks. They also suggest tracking return on equity and insider ownership when weighing Vibrant Group's financial state.
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