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JPMorgan stock price steadies after cash-sweep lawsuit ruling as Fed minutes loom

JPMorgan stock price steadies after cash-sweep lawsuit ruling as Fed minutes loom

A U.S. judge ruled JPMorgan Chase customers can pursue parts of a class action over low cash-sweep interest rates, with shares up 0.2% at $303.36 Friday. JPMorgan named Guy Halamish chief operating officer for data and AI in a new internal shake-up. U.S. stocks edged lower, heading for their worst week since November. Bank shares were mixed in late morning trading.
Tesla stock price slips today: TSLA drifts as a $550 bull call runs into Fed-rate math

Tesla stock price slips today: TSLA drifts as a $550 bull call runs into Fed-rate math

Tesla shares fell 0.4% to $415.51 in Friday morning trading, following a 2.7% drop Thursday despite Tigress Research setting a $550 price target. Softer U.S. inflation data steadied rate-cut expectations, but traders remained cautious on high-valuation stocks. Investors are watching for clearer timelines on Tesla’s autonomy and robotics initiatives. U.S. markets will close Monday for Presidents Day.
Bitcoin traders cool on Fed rate cuts ahead of March meeting as Warsh uncertainty bites

Bitcoin traders cool on Fed rate cuts ahead of March meeting as Warsh uncertainty bites

Traders on Polymarket put an 83% chance on the Federal Reserve holding rates steady at its March 17-18 meeting, with CME FedWatch showing just 17% odds of a cut. Bitcoin fell 0.7% to $69,106 and ether dropped 0.9% as crypto markets adjusted to President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed chair. Betting markets now expect two rate cuts in 2026, down from three.
US Economic Calendar Today: Stock Futures Hold Steady as Traders Eye Fed Speeches, Treasury Buyback and Delayed Jobs Data

US Economic Calendar Today: Stock Futures Hold Steady as Traders Eye Fed Speeches, Treasury Buyback and Delayed Jobs Data

Dow futures rose 46 points premarket Monday, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures slipped ahead of Wednesday’s delayed January jobs report and Friday’s CPI. Hims & Hers shares fell 14.8% premarket after scrapping plans for a $49 weight-loss pill; Novo Nordisk jumped over 8% in Copenhagen. Treasury buyback details and Fed speeches are due later today.
Gold price rebounds near $5,000 after rout as dollar eases; traders eye Iran talks and Fed data

Gold price rebounds near $5,000 after rout as dollar eases; traders eye Iran talks and Fed data

Gold rebounded Friday, with spot prices up 3.96% to $4,959.28 an ounce by midday as investors bought on a weaker dollar and geopolitical uncertainty. CME Group raised margin requirements for COMEX gold and silver futures, effective after Friday’s close. Spot silver jumped 7.77% to $76.77. Traders are watching U.S.-Iran nuclear talks and delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data due next week.
6 February 2026
US economic calendar today: No jobs report, but consumer sentiment and Fed events loom as stocks slide

US economic calendar today: No jobs report, but consumer sentiment and Fed events loom as stocks slide

SPDR S&P 500 ETF fell 1.2% and QQQ dropped 1.4% in premarket trading Friday as the January U.S. jobs report was delayed by a government shutdown. The Bureau of Labor Statistics rescheduled the report for Feb. 11. Announced layoffs surged 205% in January, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Amazon shares slid 15% after projecting higher capital spending.
Bitcoin’s steep drop revives Fed QT fears — Binance Research calls the panic “overdone”

Bitcoin’s steep drop revives Fed QT fears — Binance Research calls the panic “overdone”

Bitcoin fell 16% to near $61,350 Thursday, its lowest since 2024, as ether dropped 15%. The selloff followed concerns that Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh could speed up quantitative tightening. Binance Research warned repo-market stress could limit how fast the Fed shrinks its balance sheet. About $1 billion in bitcoin positions were liquidated in 24 hours, CoinGlass reported.
JPMorgan stock slides after hours as risk-off hits banks; jobs data, Fed shift in focus

JPMorgan stock slides after hours as risk-off hits banks; jobs data, Fed shift in focus

JPMorgan Chase shares fell 2.3% to $310.16 in after-hours trading Thursday, mirroring declines across major banks and the broader market. Wall Street dropped sharply as investors reacted to rising jobless claims, lower job openings, and uncertainty over AI spending. Wells Fargo, Citigroup, and Bank of America also closed lower. JPMorgan completed a $3 billion subordinated note offering due 2037.
Bitcoin price sinks more than 10% below $70,000 as Warsh Fed pick and ETF exits spook crypto

Bitcoin price sinks more than 10% below $70,000 as Warsh Fed pick and ETF exits spook crypto

Bitcoin plunged 10.5% to $65,713 on Thursday, falling below $70,000 for the first time since late 2024. The drop followed heavy outflows from U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs and concerns over tighter Federal Reserve policy after Kevin Warsh was named Trump’s Fed chair pick. Crypto-linked stocks, including Strategy, also slumped. Ether fell 10% to $1,926.
Ethereum cracks $2,000 as Fed fears deepen crypto sell-off

Ethereum cracks $2,000 as Fed fears deepen crypto sell-off

Ether fell below $2,000 on Thursday, dropping about 9% to $1,946.65 after Donald Trump named Kevin Warsh as his pick for Fed chair. Bitcoin slid 9.5% to near $67,029. Analysts cited heavy liquidations and over $800 million in outflows from U.S.-listed bitcoin ETFs in two days. The global crypto market has lost nearly $1.9 trillion since early October, according to CoinGecko.
Ethereum breaks $2,100 as Fed-liquidity fears ripple through crypto — what traders watch next

Ethereum breaks $2,100 as Fed-liquidity fears ripple through crypto — what traders watch next

Ether dropped below 2,100 USDT Thursday, falling over 8% in 24 hours and erasing about $105 billion in market value over the past week, according to CoinGecko. The selloff tracked broader risk-off sentiment as traders eyed tighter U.S. liquidity and possible Fed policy shifts. Bitcoin also slid, touching $69,858. Chart signals point to further downside risk if ether breaks below $2,000.
5 February 2026
Bitcoin price slides toward $70,000 as Warsh Fed chair pick keeps crypto on the back foot

Bitcoin price slides toward $70,000 as Warsh Fed chair pick keeps crypto on the back foot

Bitcoin dropped 6.7% to $70,666 in early U.S. premarket trading Thursday, while ether fell 6.4% to $2,087. The slide follows President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed chair, fueling concerns of faster balance sheet reduction. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw over $3 billion in outflows in January. Warsh’s nomination and a probe into Jerome Powell are ongoing in Washington.
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Stock Market Today

  • Baytex Energy Completes 2025 Buyback Amid Raised 2026 Production Outlook
    May 24, 2026, 12:19 AM EDT. Baytex Energy (TSX:BTE) concluded its 2025 share buyback, repurchasing 35.1 million shares for CA$174 million, nearly fulfilling a CA$186 million authorization. This reduces shares outstanding significantly and aligns with a stronger 2026 production forecast of 69,000 to 71,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d). The heavy oil producer's management emphasizes operational and capital discipline amid ongoing losses. While the improved production outlook and buyback signal near-term growth catalysts, risks remain from potential oil price declines or Canadian heavy oil tariff impacts that could pressure cash flow. Analysts project revenue of CA$1.4 billion and earnings of CA$325.7 million by 2029, reflecting earnings recovery from current losses but a slight revenue dip. The stock's fair value estimate suggests a 4% downside, highlighting investor caution amid volatility.

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Exxon Mobil Corporation Wants a Texas Legal Home as Shareholder Battles Mount

Exxon Stock Moves in Holiday Week Trading

24 May 2026
Exxon Mobil shares closed at $154.92 Friday, down 0.24% on the day and 1.9% for the week, ahead of the Memorial Day market closure. The stock retreated from a midweek high as investors weighed possible Venezuela oil deals and volatile crude prices. Exxon’s annual meeting is set for Wednesday, with a shareholder vote on moving its legal home to Texas. Brent crude settled at $103.54 a barrel, posting a weekly loss.
Why SoFi Technologies Stock Is Slipping After Its PrimaryBid Deal

SoFi Moves Back Into Focus After Unnoticed Deal

24 May 2026
SoFi closed Friday at $15.62, down 3 cents for the day and nearly flat for the week. Trade publications reported SoFi acquired Peach Finance, a California lending software startup; terms were not disclosed. U.S. stock trading will resume Tuesday after Memorial Day.
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