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Dow Jones closes flat after Fed; Microsoft drops, IBM jumps in after-hours ahead of Apple earnings

Dow Jones closes flat after Fed; Microsoft drops, IBM jumps in after-hours ahead of Apple earnings

Microsoft fell nearly 4% after hours as AI capital spending jumped 66%. IBM rose 6% on strong revenue, Meta gained 4% after forecasting up to $135 billion in 2026 capex, and Tesla advanced 2% with a $2 billion xAI investment. The S&P 500 briefly topped 7,000. The Fed held rates steady at 3.50%-3.75%.
28 January 2026
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Silver price jumps near record after Fed hold as SLV ETF stays in play

Silver price jumps near record after Fed hold as SLV ETF stays in play

Spot silver rose 3.7% to near $116.3 an ounce Wednesday, holding close to Monday’s record $117.69. The Federal Reserve kept rates steady, fueling safe-haven demand as the dollar hit a four-year low. Silver ETFs and miners surged after hours, with iShares Silver Trust up 3.9%. Retail investors drove heavy inflows, while some traders bet against the rally.
28 January 2026
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Citigroup stock slips late Wednesday as Fed holds rates and Citi reshuffles bankers

Citigroup stock slips late Wednesday as Fed holds rates and Citi reshuffles bankers

Citigroup shares fell 0.9% to $113.73 in late New York trading after the Federal Reserve left rates unchanged and investors weighed new leadership changes and a lawsuit targeting Citi’s wealth division. JPMorgan was flat, Bank of America lost 1.2%, and Goldman Sachs edged higher. The Fed’s decision kept attention on the timing of possible rate cuts in 2026 and their impact on bank margins.
28 January 2026
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Bank of America stock slips after Fed holds rates: what traders watch next for BAC

Bank of America stock slips after Fed holds rates: what traders watch next for BAC

Bank of America shares fell 1.2% to $51.52 after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged and gave little guidance on future cuts. The bank told staff it will match the U.S. government’s $1,000 “Trump Account” contribution for eligible employees’ children. Vito Lo Piccolo was named country executive for Italy, replacing Nino Mattarella. The S&P 500 briefly touched 7,000 before retreating as markets awaited Fed Chair Powell’s remarks.
28 January 2026
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Fed holds rates, S&P 500 flirts with 7,000 as AI bets and dollar swings collide

Fed holds rates, S&P 500 flirts with 7,000 as AI bets and dollar swings collide

The Federal Reserve held its benchmark rate at 3.50%-3.75% Wednesday, citing “somewhat elevated” inflation. The S&P 500 briefly crossed 7,000 before retreating, while the dollar rebounded and gold hit a record $5,311.31 an ounce. Two Fed governors dissented, favoring a rate cut. President Trump is expected to name a replacement for Chair Jerome Powell soon.
28 January 2026
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ServiceNow stock slips before earnings as Fed holds rates — what to watch in NOW shares

ServiceNow stock slips before earnings as Fed holds rates — what to watch in NOW shares

ServiceNow shares fell 1.2% to $130.24 Wednesday afternoon as investors awaited quarterly earnings due after the bell. Wall Street focused on subscription growth and backlog, with analysts expecting revenue of $3.53 billion, up 19% year-over-year. The Fed held rates steady, pressuring tech stocks. ServiceNow recently expanded its AI partnership with OpenAI.
28 January 2026
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Gold price breaks $5,300 record before Fed decision, lifting GLD and miners

Gold price breaks $5,300 record before Fed decision, lifting GLD and miners

Gold prices hit a record $5,311 an ounce Wednesday as the U.S. dollar rebounded from a two-year low ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy announcement. Spot gold rose 1.9% to $5,289.48 by midday, while February futures gained 4%. Retail demand spiked in Asia, with crowds reported at gold shops in Shanghai and Hong Kong. Traders awaited Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks for signals on interest rates.
28 January 2026
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Dow Jones flattens near 49,000 as S&P 500 hits 7,000; Fed and Big Tech earnings loom

Dow Jones flattens near 49,000 as S&P 500 hits 7,000; Fed and Big Tech earnings loom

The Dow rose 49.62 points to 49,053.03 by midday Wednesday as the S&P 500 briefly topped 7,000 before retreating. Intel jumped 11.3%, while UnitedHealth plunged nearly 20% after the Trump administration proposed a 0.09% Medicare Advantage rate hike for 2027. The Fed is expected to hold rates steady. Seagate surged 19.3% on earnings.
28 January 2026
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GE Aerospace stock dips after Boeing flags 777X engine durability issue as investors eye Fed

GE Aerospace stock dips after Boeing flags 777X engine durability issue as investors eye Fed

Shares of GE Aerospace fell 1.7% to $292.35 in New York after Boeing flagged a potential durability issue with GE engines on its 777X jet. Boeing said the problem will not delay first deliveries, set for 2027. GE also announced a milestone in hybrid-electric engine ground tests for NASA. The Federal Reserve’s policy decision is expected later Wednesday.
28 January 2026
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JPMorgan stock price holds near $300 as bank backs $1,000 ‘Trump Accounts’ match and traders eye the Fed

JPMorgan stock price holds near $300 as bank backs $1,000 ‘Trump Accounts’ match and traders eye the Fed

JPMorgan Chase shares were little changed Wednesday after the bank said it will match the U.S. government’s $1,000 “Trump Account” contributions for employees’ children. Bank of America will also match the benefit, according to an internal memo. Investors focused on the Federal Reserve’s rate decision, with bank stocks mostly flat. JPMorgan’s average loans rose 9% last quarter.
28 January 2026
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XRP price today: token holds near $1.90 as Fed decision nears, dollar stays soft

XRP price today: token holds near $1.90 as Fed decision nears, dollar stays soft

XRP rose about 1% to near $1.90 Wednesday after swinging between $1.88 and $1.94. Bitcoin gained 1.9% to $89,185, while ether advanced nearly 2.9% to $2,999. The moves came as traders awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy statement and Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks. The dollar hovered near four-year lows after President Trump dismissed concerns over its decline.
28 January 2026
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Gold price cracks $5,300 as dollar sags and Fed decision looms

Gold price cracks $5,300 as dollar sags and Fed decision looms

Spot gold hit a record $5,311.31 an ounce on Wednesday before easing to $5,259.78, up 1.4%. U.S. gold futures jumped 3.4% as a weaker dollar and anticipation of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision fueled safe-haven demand. CME metals futures trading set a single-day record January 26. Gold ETFs also rose amid heightened volatility.
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Stock Market Today

  • Playtech: Is This Undervalued FTSE Gaming Giant a Buy?
    May 24, 2026, 2:54 AM EDT. Playtech, a leading gambling technology provider on the FTSE, trades near its lowest levels since 2012, excluding the March 2020 Covid crash. Despite its capital-light B2B model supplying software and live casino platforms, the stock faces structural and regulatory challenges. Notably, a failed Aristocrat Leisure takeover, UK Remote Gaming Duty hikes from 21% to 40% by 2026, and a legal dispute with Evolution AB weigh on investor sentiment. However, Playtech's growth potential outside the UK, leveraging its strong live casino tech in expanding US, Latin American, and Asian markets, offers a bullish case. While regulatory pressures and legal uncertainties remain key risks, the stock's current valuation may present a compelling opportunity for investors seeking exposure to the online gambling sector's expansion.

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Nifty Faces Oil Moves, Rupee and Short Week

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The Nifty 50 rose 0.27% Friday to 23,719.3 and the Sensex gained 0.31% to 75,415.35, but both indexes remain down sharply since the Iran war began. The rupee hit record lows, prompting Reserve Bank intervention, and foreign investors have sold $23 billion in Indian shares this year. Markets will close Thursday for Bakri Id, leaving four trading sessions in the week.
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24 May 2026
The ASX 200 closed up 0.41% at 8,657 on Friday, gaining 0.3% for the week after volatile trading. Investors await April inflation data due Wednesday, seen as key for Reserve Bank of Australia rate expectations after weak April jobs figures cooled rate-hike bets. The Australian dollar traded at 71.36 U.S. cents late Friday. Miners and energy stocks led gains, while consumer and telecom shares fell.
FTSE 100 Today: BP Rally Lifts UK Stocks as Barclays and Taylor Wimpey Fall

UK stocks steady as rate fears ease, but FTSE 100 faces Iran, retail in coming week

24 May 2026
The FTSE 100 rose 2.66% last week, ending a four-week losing streak as traders scaled back expectations for a near-term Bank of England rate hike. Retail sales volumes fell 1.3% in April, and the UK composite PMI dropped to 48.5 in May. The London Stock Exchange is closed Monday for the Spring Bank Holiday. Bodycote shares jumped 19% after a £1.52 billion takeover proposal from Apollo.
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