Today: 21 June 2026

Crude oil price climbs on Iran fears, lifting USO ETF and oil stocks before U.S. inventory data

Crude oil price climbs on Iran fears, lifting USO ETF and oil stocks before U.S. inventory data

The United States Oil Fund rose 2.5% to $73.48 in premarket trading Wednesday as crude prices extended gains, with Brent futures up 1.3% at $66.31 and WTI at $61.96. Iran-related supply risks kept a premium in oil prices. The WTI-Brent spread widened to $4.76, its largest since April, amid expectations of more Venezuelan imports. Traders awaited EIA stockpile data after API reported a 5.23 million barrel U.S. crude build.
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US economic calendar today: Retail sales and PPI loom as Wall Street futures slip ahead of bank earnings

US economic calendar today: Retail sales and PPI loom as Wall Street futures slip ahead of bank earnings

U.S. stock futures slipped early Wednesday, with S&P 500 E-minis down 0.17% and Nasdaq 100 E-minis off 0.22% before key bank earnings and economic data. JPMorgan reported a profit beat but shares fell after executives warned about credit-card rate caps. Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet dropped over 2% premarket. Traders awaited retail sales and producer price data for signals on inflation and consumer demand.
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Mortgage rates today: Rocket stock slips as 30-year fixed moves back above 6%

Mortgage rates today: Rocket stock slips as 30-year fixed moves back above 6%

Rocket Companies shares fell 1.9% to $22.76 in early Wednesday trading as the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed to 6.07%. Mortgage lenders and insurers, including loanDepot and MGIC Investment, also dropped. U.S. consumer prices rose 2.7% in December, keeping traders focused on inflation and upcoming economic data. Investors are watching for fresh mortgage-application numbers and inflation reports later in the day.
14 January 2026
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Nvidia stock braces for a China shock as customs blocks H200 AI chips despite U.S. export nod

Nvidia stock braces for a China shock as customs blocks H200 AI chips despite U.S. export nod

Nvidia shares rose 0.5% premarket to $185.81 after reports that China blocked imports of its H200 AI chips, despite recent U.S. approval for limited exports. Beijing warned local tech firms to avoid the chips unless necessary. Washington’s new rules require third-party testing and impose a 25% fee. Investors await further signals from both governments and fresh AI chip demand data.
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Infosys Q3 results: Profit hit by labour codes, but FY26 guidance gets a lift

Infosys Q3 results: Profit hit by labour codes, but FY26 guidance gets a lift

Infosys raised its FY26 revenue growth forecast to 3%-3.5% after Q3 revenue rose 8.9% to 454.79 billion rupees, but profit fell 2.2% due to a one-time 12.89 billion rupee charge from India’s new labour codes. Operating margin was 18.4%, adjusted to 21.2% excluding the provision. The company reported $4.8 billion in large-deal wins. Infosys shares closed up 0.6% ahead of earnings, but remain down 17% over the past year.
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Natural gas price stock UNG wobbles before the bell as Henry Hub slips — what traders watch next

Natural gas price stock UNG wobbles before the bell as Henry Hub slips — what traders watch next

The United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) fell 0.3% to $11.29 in premarket trading Wednesday. NYMEX Henry Hub February natural gas futures dropped 0.8% to $3.391 per mmBtu. The U.S. EIA cut its Q1 Henry Hub price forecast to $3.38/mmBtu, citing mild January weather. Traders await storage data due Thursday and watch for late-January weather shifts.
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XRP price today: Ripple-linked token rises as Washington’s crypto rules fight heats up

XRP price today: Ripple-linked token rises as Washington’s crypto rules fight heats up

XRP jumped 3.7% to $2.13 on $4.7 billion in trading as U.S. lawmakers advanced a draft bill on crypto regulation. The proposal would expand CFTC oversight of spot crypto markets and restrict passive stablecoin yields, drawing opposition from banks and crypto firms. Over 130 amendments are circulating ahead of a Senate markup session set for January 15. Bitcoin topped $95,000 and ether rose over 6%.
14 January 2026
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Silver price breaks $90 record as SLV and silver stocks brace for U.S. open

Silver price breaks $90 record as SLV and silver stocks brace for U.S. open

Spot silver jumped above $90 an ounce for the first time, hitting a record $91.53 before trading up 4% at $90.46 in early U.S. hours. The metal has surged nearly 27% in 2026 on Fed rate-cut bets, tighter inventories, and geopolitical tensions. Silver-linked funds and miners tracked the rally, with SLV closing at $78.60, up 1.8%. U.S. CPI rose 0.2% in December, fueling further rate speculation.
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Bitcoin price today: Senate crypto bill lifts Coinbase, Strategy as bitcoin nears $95,000 in premarket

Bitcoin price today: Senate crypto bill lifts Coinbase, Strategy as bitcoin nears $95,000 in premarket

Bitcoin rose nearly 3% to $94,900 in premarket trading Wednesday, with Coinbase and Strategy leading gains among U.S.-listed crypto stocks. Traders are watching Thursday’s Senate Banking Committee markup on the CLARITY Act, which could affect stablecoin rewards and regulatory oversight. Strategy disclosed a $1.25 billion bitcoin purchase last week. U.S. inflation data showed a 0.3% rise in December consumer prices.
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Dow Jones futures slip before bank earnings and retail sales data hit Wall Street

Dow Jones futures slip before bank earnings and retail sales data hit Wall Street

Dow E-mini futures fell 0.2% before earnings from Citigroup, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo. The Dow dropped 0.8% Tuesday, pressured by financial stocks and renewed worries over Trump’s proposed credit-card rate cap. JPMorgan beat profit forecasts but took a $2.2 billion hit tied to its Apple card partnership. Investors awaited retail sales and producer price data due at 8:30 a.m. ET.
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Tesla stock slips premarket after Musk says Full Self-Driving will be subscription-only from Feb. 14

Tesla stock slips premarket after Musk says Full Self-Driving will be subscription-only from Feb. 14

Tesla shares slipped 0.4% to $447.20 premarket after Elon Musk said the company will scrap its $8,000 Full Self-Driving one-time purchase, leaving only a monthly subscription. U.S. regulators continue to investigate Tesla’s driver-assist features. Separately, Tesla agreed to mediation in a federal lawsuit alleging racial harassment at its Fremont factory, with talks possible by spring.
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Sensex slips again, Nifty ends below 25,700 as tariff worries bite — Infosys earnings land after the bell

Sensex slips again, Nifty ends below 25,700 as tariff worries bite — Infosys earnings land after the bell

Indian shares fell Wednesday, with the Nifty 50 down 0.26% and Sensex losing 0.29%, marking seven losses in eight sessions. Foreign investors have pulled $2 billion from Indian stocks this month. State-run banks outperformed, with Union Bank of India up 7.9% after a 9% profit rise, while IT stocks lagged. Markets will close Thursday for Maharashtra municipal elections.
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FTSE 100 climbs on miners and AstraZeneca as record gold keeps UK stocks in play

FTSE 100 climbs on miners and AstraZeneca as record gold keeps UK stocks in play

FTSE 100 rose 0.3% to 10,170.81 in mid-morning trade, led by gains in gold miners and AstraZeneca. Spot gold hit a record $4,639.42 an ounce after U.S. inflation data missed forecasts. The FTSE 250 slipped 0.3%, showing uneven momentum. Investors are watching a pending U.S. tariffs ruling and upcoming bank earnings.
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Bitmine (BMNR) stock on watch after company says crypto pile hit $14 bln ahead of share vote

Bitmine (BMNR) stock on watch after company says crypto pile hit $14 bln ahead of share vote

Bitmine Immersion Technologies shares rose 0.2% premarket to $31.22 after disclosing larger ethereum holdings, now totaling 4,167,768 ether and $988 million in cash. The company is urging shareholders to approve a higher share cap ahead of a Jan. 15 vote, citing plans to raise funds for more token purchases. Bitmine posted a $5.2 billion quarterly net loss, mainly from unrealized losses on digital assets.
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Australia stock market today: ASX 200 ends at two-month high as oil and copper lift miners, banks slide

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 ends at two-month high as oil and copper lift miners, banks slide

ASX 200 rose 0.14% to 8,820.6, its highest close since November, as energy and mining stocks advanced on record oil and copper prices. Major banks fell, with Commonwealth Bank down 1.3%, amid ongoing concerns over rising interest rates. Neuren Pharmaceuticals surged 6% after strong DAYBUE sales projections. Gold and silver miners rallied as bullion hit record highs.
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  • Visaka Industries NSE:VISAKAIND Ex-Dividend in Three Days, Dividend Sustainability Analyzed
    June 20, 2026, 11:25 PM EDT. Visaka Industries Limited (NSE:VISAKAIND) will trade ex-dividend in three days. The ex-dividend date precedes the record date, which sets shareholder eligibility for the upcoming ₹1.20 per share dividend payable on August 29. The stock price stands at ₹77.17, with a trailing dividend yield of 1.6%. The company paid out 12% of its profits and 3% of free cash flow last year, indicating strong dividend coverage and sustainability. However, earnings per share have declined by 6.3% annually over five years, raising concerns about future dividend growth. Despite this, the dividend has grown at 1.8% annually over the past decade. Investors should weigh earnings trends against dividend stability before buying.

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