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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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Wall Street futures rise ahead of Fed decision as Medicare rate plan hits insurers, earnings roll in

Wall Street futures rise ahead of Fed decision as Medicare rate plan hits insurers, earnings roll in

New York, January 27, 2026, 06:00 EST — Premarket U.S. stock index futures edged up early Tuesday as investors prepared for a heavy earnings slate and the Federal Reserve’s first policy announcement of the year. Health insurers took a hit following a Medicare Advantage payment proposal. At 5:22 a.m. ET, S&P 500 E-mini futures rose 0.25%, Nasdaq 100 E-minis gained 0.54%, while Dow E-minis slipped 0.08%.
27 January 2026
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Silver price surges near record after $117 spike as Fed decision looms

Silver price surges near record after $117 spike as Fed decision looms

New York, Jan 27, 2026, 06:03 — Premarket Silver prices surged on Tuesday, with spot silver climbing 8.4% to $112.57 per troy ounce by 10:12 a.m. GMT, after touching a record $117.69 the day before. Gold also gained, rising 1.6% to $5,092.09 as investors sought refuge in safe havens. “The constant back and forth on tariffs … is unlikely to curb safe-haven demand anytime soon,” said Zain Vawda, an analyst at MarketPulse by OANDA.
27 January 2026
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Dow Jones futures slip as UnitedHealth tumbles on Medicare rates, Fed and earnings loom

Dow Jones futures slip as UnitedHealth tumbles on Medicare rates, Fed and earnings loom

New York, Jan 27, 2026, 05:58 — Premarket Dow futures slipped early Tuesday as UnitedHealth fell on news of a proposed Medicare Advantage rate update. Meanwhile, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures climbed, with investors gearing up for a packed earnings slate and the start of the Federal Reserve meeting. By 5:22 a.m. ET, Dow E-minis were down 40 points, or 0.08%. S&P 500 E-minis gained 17.25 points, or 0.25%, and Nasdaq 100 E-minis jumped 140 points, or 0.54%. UnitedHealth, set to report earnings before the open, dropped 8.6%. Salesforce rose 2.2% after securing a $5.6 billion contract with the U.S. Army. Traders also kept an eye on consumer confidence figures and the looming January 30 U.S. funding deadline.
27 January 2026
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GameStop Moves $420 Million in Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime — Is a Sale Next?

GameStop Moves $420 Million in Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime — Is a Sale Next?

GameStop has transferred its full bitcoin stash—around 4,710 BTC, valued near $420 million—to Coinbase Prime, on-chain data shows. This move has sparked talk that the videogame retailer might be prepping to sell. Timing is crucial here. Traders often see large deposits to exchange-linked platforms as a signal that liquidation might be coming, particularly during price dips. For firms holding bitcoin as a treasury asset, selling can quickly turn unrealized losses into actual ones, shifting the narrative in a flash.
27 January 2026
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USBC stock jumps in premarket after Uphold, Vast Bank tokenized-deposit deal

USBC stock jumps in premarket after Uphold, Vast Bank tokenized-deposit deal

New York, Jan 27, 2026, 05:35 EST — Premarket USBC Inc shares jumped roughly 63% to $0.92 in premarket on Tuesday following the announcement of a finalized partnership with Uphold and Vast Bank related to its tokenized bank deposit project. The stock, which trades on the NYSE American, closed last session at $0.565, putting the company’s market cap around $219 million.
27 January 2026
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  • JEPQ Targets Income With Capped Upside Through Nasdaq-100 Call Selling
    July 6, 2026, 7:10 PM EDT. JEPQ is an Exchange-Listed Note that pays monthly cash distributions by writing out-of-the-money calls on the Nasdaq-100, with projected 2026 payouts in a $0.47 to $0.59 range. Investors lose about 7 percentage points versus QQQ when the index climbs past the option strike, since gains are capped. The strategy limits mega-cap risk and cuts volatility, but holders trade off potential growth. JEPQ fits investors focused on income and willing to accept payouts will shift as market volatility changes.
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