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Dow Jones today: Banks drag the index near 50,000 as Friday’s jobs report looms

Dow Jones today: Banks drag the index near 50,000 as Friday’s jobs report looms

New York, Jan 7, 2026, 13:33 (EST) — Regular session The Dow Jones Industrial Average, about 1.3% shy of 50,000, slipped on Wednesday as bank shares retreated and traders digested fresh labor-market data. At 11:50 a.m. ET, the Dow fell 85.82 points, or 0.17%, to 49,376.26, while the S&P 500 gained 0.19% and the Nasdaq climbed 0.59%. JPMorgan slid 2.5%…
7 January 2026
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Mortgage rates today: U.S. 30-year hits lowest since Sept 2024 as UK lenders cut deals

Mortgage rates today: U.S. 30-year hits lowest since Sept 2024 as UK lenders cut deals

NEW YORK, Jan 7, 2026, 07:39 EST — Premarket U.S. mortgage rates opened 2026 a shade lower, with the Mortgage Bankers Association’s measure of the 30-year fixed contract rate falling to 6.25%, the lowest since September 2024. Applications still fell over a holiday-adjusted two-week stretch, keeping the early-year rebound in refinancing on a tight leash. Why it matters now: the…
7 January 2026
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Gold, silver stocks jump in U.S. premarket; GLD, SLV and miners in play ahead of jobs data

Gold, silver stocks jump in U.S. premarket; GLD, SLV and miners in play ahead of jobs data

New York, Jan 7, 2026, 07:33 EST — Premarket Gold and silver stocks were higher in U.S. premarket trading on Wednesday, led by silver miners, as investors stuck with the sector after bullion’s sharp start to the year. Newmont was up about 5.5%, while Hecla Mining and First Majestic rose roughly 12.8% and 9.9%, respectively. The move matters because miners…
7 January 2026
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Dow Jones futures tread water near 50,000 as jobs data looms after record close

Dow Jones futures tread water near 50,000 as jobs data looms after record close

New York, Jan 7, 2026, 06:22 ET — Premarket Dow Jones futures were little changed on Wednesday, with the March e-mini contract up 5 points, or 0.01%, at 49,726 by 5:35 a.m. ET. Futures are contracts that track an index before the cash market opens. Investing The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed Tuesday up 0.99% at 49,462.08, a record, keeping…
7 January 2026
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Home Depot stock rises as Wall Street rallies and investors eye U.S. jobs report

Home Depot stock rises as Wall Street rallies and investors eye U.S. jobs report

New York, Jan 6, 2026, 15:11 EST — Regular session Home Depot shares rose 1.5% on Tuesday, tracking a broad market advance as investors waded back into rate-sensitive retail names. The stock was up $5.10 at $349.19 in afternoon trading after swinging between $338.11 and $349.27. The gains came as U.S. stocks extended a strong start to 2026, with the…
6 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: Record highs hold as investors brace for Friday jobs report

Dow Jones today: Record highs hold as investors brace for Friday jobs report

New York, Jan 6, 2026, 13:32 EST — Regular session The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose about 0.9% on Tuesday and hovered near another record, while the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA), which tracks the index, also gained about 0.9%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq were up roughly 0.5% each. Investing The move keeps the blue-chip index within…
6 January 2026
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Silver price stock SLV jumps as safe-haven demand lifts silver; U.S. payrolls next

Silver price stock SLV jumps as safe-haven demand lifts silver; U.S. payrolls next

New York, Jan 6, 2026, 10:08 EST — Regular session Shares of the iShares Silver Trust (SLV), a popular proxy for the silver price, rose about 4.8% to $72.40 in morning trading on Tuesday. Silver-linked equities also climbed, with First Majestic Silver up about 4.7%, Pan American Silver up about 3.0%, and the Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF up about…
6 January 2026
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Australia stock market today: ASX 200 slips as banks slide, BlueScope jumps on $9 bln bid ahead of CPI

Australia stock market today: ASX 200 slips as banks slide, BlueScope jumps on $9 bln bid ahead of CPI

Sydney, January 6, 2026, 21:55 AEDT — Market closed Australian shares fell on Tuesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 closing down 0.5% at 8,682.8, as big banks dragged the benchmark despite strength in miners and a takeover-fuelled jump in BlueScope Steel. Financials slid 1.8%, with Commonwealth Bank of Australia down 3% and the other major lenders off about 2% to 2.4%.…
6 January 2026
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Hang Seng jumps 1.4% as Hong Kong stock market tracks Wall Street rally, eyes US jobs report

Hang Seng jumps 1.4% as Hong Kong stock market tracks Wall Street rally, eyes US jobs report

Hong Kong, January 6, 2026, 17:56 HKT — Market closed Hong Kong stocks ended higher on Tuesday, with the Hang Seng Index rising 363.21 points, or 1.38%, to 26,710.45. The benchmark traded between 26,498.36 and 26,858.13, keeping the 27,000 level in view. Reuters The rally followed a risk-on session in global markets after Wall Street gains pushed the Dow to…
6 January 2026
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Telstra share price slips as rate-hike bets rise — what to watch before CPI and Feb earnings

Telstra share price slips as rate-hike bets rise — what to watch before CPI and Feb earnings

Sydney, Jan 6, 2026, 18:17 AEDT — Market closed Telstra Group Ltd shares closed down 0.4% at A$4.82 on Tuesday, after trading between A$4.79 and A$4.85. The stock finished 2 Australian cents below its prior close of A$4.84. Investing The drift lower comes as investors brace for Australia’s monthly consumer price index report for November, due on Wednesday, Jan. 7.…
6 January 2026
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Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price slips at close as CPI looms; what investors watch next

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price slips at close as CPI looms; what investors watch next

Sydney, January 6, 2026, 18:10 AEDT — Market closed Woolworths Group Ltd shares (WOW.AX) ended down 0.46% at A$28.84 on Tuesday, after moving between A$28.77 and A$29.20 in the session. Woolworths Group The small decline still matters now because investors are positioning for Australia’s key inflation update on Wednesday, which can quickly reset bets on interest rates and household spending.…
6 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Novo Nordisk Q4 Earnings Preview: Investor Strategies Ahead of Report
    February 3, 2026, 1:11 PM EST. As Novo Nordisk approaches its fourth-quarter earnings release, investors face key decisions on positioning. The Danish pharmaceutical giant, known for diabetes treatments, has seen solid growth but must navigate market expectations and potential guidance changes. Analysts anticipate that Q4 results could influence stock direction, highlighting the importance of earnings surprises and revenue forecasts. Investors should weigh risks including pricing pressures and regulatory scrutiny against the company's robust pipeline and expanding market share. Strategic moves may involve cautious optimism with an eye on volatility post-report.
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