Bitcoin price nears $94,000 as Strategy buy boosts Coinbase and crypto stocks

Bitcoin price nears $94,000 as Strategy buy boosts Coinbase and crypto stocks

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 09:59 EST — Regular session Bitcoin climbed on Monday morning as crypto-linked stocks rallied after Strategy disclosed another bitcoin purchase and investors weighed the market impact of Washington’s dramatic move in Venezuela. Bitcoin was up 2.4% at $93,501 by 9:59 a.m. EST. SEC The move matters now because bitcoin is starting the first full trading week of 2026 with geopolitics back on the tape and a run of U.S. data that can quickly reset interest-rate expectations. That mix has been driving sharp swings across “risk” assets — markets that tend to rise when investors feel
Micron stock just set another record — Bernstein’s $330 target is keeping the AI-memory trade hot

Micron stock just set another record — Bernstein’s $330 target is keeping the AI-memory trade hot

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 10:03 (EST) Micron Technology shares set a fresh record in early trading on Monday, touching $328.44 before reversing and turning lower. The stock was down about 0.7% at $313.12 in late morning trade. The swing shows how quickly sentiment is shifting around memory chips — the DRAM that acts as a computer’s working memory and NAND, the flash storage used in everything from servers to smartphones. Investors are trying to pin down a simple question with an annoyingly non-simple answer: is this another classic memory upcycle that fades, or a tighter, AI-driven market where prices
5 January 2026
GOLD stock steady after Gold.com closes Monex deal as gold price jumps on Venezuela tensions

GOLD stock steady after Gold.com closes Monex deal as gold price jumps on Venezuela tensions

New York, January 5, 2026, 09:55 EST — Regular session Gold.com Inc (NYSE: GOLD) shares were up 0.2% at $34.83 by 9:47 a.m. EST on Monday after the precious-metals dealer said it closed its acquisition of Monex Deposit Company and raised its stake in UK-based Atkinsons Bullion & Coins to 49.5%. GlobeNewswire The deal expands Gold.com’s direct-to-consumer footprint and storage capabilities at a moment when sharp moves in bullion prices are driving customer activity. For dealers, higher volatility can mean more buying and selling as investors rebalance or hedge price swings. Spot gold was up 1.9% at $4,411.90 an ounce
5 January 2026
Chevron stock jumps on Trump’s Venezuela oil pivot; CVX eyes Jan. 30 earnings call

Chevron stock jumps on Trump’s Venezuela oil pivot; CVX eyes Jan. 30 earnings call

New York, January 5, 2026, 09:54 EST — Regular session Chevron shares jumped on Monday after President Donald Trump said the United States would take control of Venezuela following the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro and that U.S. oil companies would help rebuild the country’s oil industry. The stock was up 3.8% at $161.87 in early trade, after touching $171.50 soon after the open. Trump said an embargo on Venezuelan oil exports would remain in place for now. Reuters The headlines matter for Chevron because any shift in U.S. policy toward Venezuela would put a premium on speed and existing
AMD’s CES 2026 keynote is tonight: what Lisa Su’s AI message means for investors

AMD’s CES 2026 keynote is tonight: what Lisa Su’s AI message means for investors

Las Vegas, January 5, 2026, 07:05 PST Advanced Micro Devices Chief Executive Lisa Su will deliver a keynote at CES 2026 in Las Vegas on Monday night, as the chipmaker seeks to sharpen its pitch in artificial intelligence. The session is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Pacific time at the Venetian’s Palazzo Ballroom, the CES agenda shows. CES The appearance comes as CES leans into AI across consumer devices and the systems that run them. Consumer Technology Association chief Gary Shapiro said “AI is the future of creativity,” in an interview previewing the show, which organizers expect to host more than
SLB stock jumps 8% as Venezuela upheaval lifts oilfield-services names ahead of earnings

SLB stock jumps 8% as Venezuela upheaval lifts oilfield-services names ahead of earnings

NEW YORK, Jan 5, 2026, 09:52 EST SLB shares jumped about 8% in early New York trading on Monday, tracking a sharp rally across oilfield-services stocks. The shares were up $3.25 at $43.45 at 9:40 a.m. ET, while Halliburton gained about 7.5% and Baker Hughes rose about 4.7%. The move followed President Donald Trump’s comments that the United States would take control of Venezuela after the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro, stoking bets that U.S. companies may eventually help rebuild the country’s oil industry. Reuters reported that oilfield-services firms, whose technology would be needed to lift output, were among the
Silver price surges lift SLV stock nearly 5% as Venezuela shock sparks safe-haven rush

Silver price surges lift SLV stock nearly 5% as Venezuela shock sparks safe-haven rush

New York, January 5, 2026, 09:56 EST — Regular session Shares of iShares Silver Trust, a silver-backed exchange-traded fund that trades like a stock, jumped 4.7% to $68.81 in early New York dealing. The fund’s intraday range ran from $67.61 to $69.68. The move mattered because it put silver back in the driver’s seat after a choppy end to 2025, with geopolitical risk quickly bleeding into assets investors treat as refuges. “Safe-haven” buying is demand for assets traders use as shelter when headlines turn hostile. Reuters It also landed as traders reset interest-rate bets for the new year. Precious metals
Palantir stock rebounds, but fresh commentary warns PLTR’s valuation may bite harder

Palantir stock rebounds, but fresh commentary warns PLTR’s valuation may bite harder

New York, January 5, 2026, 09:45 EST Palantir Technologies shares were up about 3% in early New York trading on Monday, rebounding from last week’s slide as investors re-priced how much they are willing to pay for the software maker’s AI narrative. The timing matters because the first week of a new year often forces a reset in positioning, especially in high-multiple technology names. Palantir’s rise has made it one of the most closely watched bellwethers for whether enthusiasm around artificial intelligence can stay ahead of valuation gravity. The push and pull is now less about whether Palantir can sell
5 January 2026
Dow jumps as Venezuela shock powers energy rally; jobs report looms

Dow jumps as Venezuela shock powers energy rally; jobs report looms

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 09:49 EST — Regular session The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed about 520 points, or 1.1%, to around 48,903 on Monday morning as energy stocks surged after Washington said U.S. forces captured Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro. Investing The move gave Wall Street a clear early tone for the first full week of 2026, after thin holiday trading left investors hungry for fresh direction and catalysts beyond year-end positioning. Inc “The market is looking for direction,” Matthew Maley, chief market strategist at Miller Tabak, said, as traders weigh geopolitics against a looming run of U.S. data
Fluence Energy stock slips about 3% as Wall Street rallies; jobs data and earnings ahead

Fluence Energy stock slips about 3% as Wall Street rallies; jobs data and earnings ahead

New York, January 5, 2026, 14:48 ET — Regular session Fluence Energy (FLNC) shares fell about 2.6% to $22.41 in afternoon trading on Monday, underperforming a broader market rise. The stock ranged between $21.72 and $23.55, with roughly 2.7 million shares changing hands. Wall Street’s main indexes pushed higher, led by energy and financial stocks after a U.S. military strike captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Reuters reported. “It’s normal for markets to try to start a new month or a new year on a positive tone,” said Steve Sosnick, chief market analyst at Interactive Brokers. Markets are pricing in about
Apple stock slips as Foxconn flags iPhone-linked revenue dip and Samsung ramps up Galaxy AI

Apple stock slips as Foxconn flags iPhone-linked revenue dip and Samsung ramps up Galaxy AI

New York, January 5, 2026, 09:39 EST — Regular session Apple Inc (AAPL.O) shares slipped 0.3% to $271.01 in early trading on Monday, as investors weighed fresh signals from a key iPhone assembler and a rival’s aggressive push into AI-enabled phones. The read-through matters now because Apple’s stock is priced for steady growth, leaving little tolerance for demand or margin surprises as the first full week of 2026 gets underway. Supplier updates and competitor roadmaps often shape expectations before Apple provides its own quarterly outlook. That focus has sharpened as investors look for clues on whether new on-device AI features
Halliburton stock pops nearly 5% premarket as Trump’s Venezuela move jolts oilfield services

Halliburton stock pops nearly 5% premarket as Trump’s Venezuela move jolts oilfield services

NEW YORK, Jan 5, 2026, 09:27 (ET) Halliburton shares jumped about 4.7% to $29.60 in premarket trading on Monday, extending a rally across oilfield-services names after U.S. President Donald Trump signaled a push to reopen Venezuela’s oil industry. Source The spike matters because a Venezuelan oil rebuild, if it proceeds, would require the drilling, pumping and well-completion work that service firms sell — and it would arrive as investors reset expectations for 2026 upstream spending. It also drops into a market that has been short on clear catalysts for oilfield services, where growth has increasingly depended on large international projects

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Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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