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Dow Jones today: Index rises as Trump steps back on Greenland, traders size up inflation and earnings

Dow Jones today: Index rises as Trump steps back on Greenland, traders size up inflation and earnings

The Dow Jones rose 518.63 points, or 1.05%, to 49,594.73 by midday after President Trump dropped tariff threats against eight European nations. Consumer spending increased 0.5% in November, while the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge rose 0.2% for the month. Initial jobless claims edged up to 200,000 last week. Procter & Gamble shares gained on strong earnings; Abbott fell after a weak profit outlook.
22 January 2026
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Silver price pops back near record as US inflation data hits; silver stocks climb

Silver price pops back near record as US inflation data hits; silver stocks climb

Spot silver jumped 2.1% to $95.05 an ounce by late morning in New York, after hitting a record $95.87 earlier Tuesday. The surge followed President Trump’s retreat from Greenland-linked tariffs and fresh U.S. inflation data showing core PCE up 2.8% year-on-year. The dollar slipped ahead of key economic releases. Gold rose 0.6% to $4,860 an ounce.
22 January 2026
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Gold price wobbles near $4,850 after Trump cools tariff talk as Fed inflation gauge hits 2.8%

Gold price wobbles near $4,850 after Trump cools tariff talk as Fed inflation gauge hits 2.8%

Spot gold hovered near $4,850 an ounce Thursday, recovering after dipping from Wednesday’s record $4,887.82. U.S. PCE inflation rose 0.2% in November, up 2.8% year-over-year, as released after a government shutdown delay. Trump’s retreat from Greenland tariff threats eased demand for safe-haven assets. SPDR Gold Shares ETF rose 0.4% to $445.2 in late-morning trading.
22 January 2026
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Mortgage rates today: 30-year fixed holds near 6.1% as refi demand jumps, markets await inflation data

Mortgage rates today: 30-year fixed holds near 6.1% as refi demand jumps, markets await inflation data

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate stood at 6.13% early Thursday, with refinance rates at 6.50%, Bankrate reported. Mortgage applications jumped 14.1% last week as rates dipped, while contracts to buy existing homes fell 9.3% in December, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association and National Association of Realtors. The 10-year Treasury yield ended Wednesday at 4.26%.
22 January 2026
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Dow Jones futures edge higher after tariff U-turn; GDP and PCE inflation data ahead

Dow Jones futures edge higher after tariff U-turn; GDP and PCE inflation data ahead

Dow Jones futures rose 61 points premarket after the index jumped 588.64 points Wednesday, following President Trump’s decision to halt planned tariffs tied to a Greenland deal. Investors await key GDP and jobless claims data at 8:30 a.m. ET, with Procter & Gamble earnings due before the bell. Markets remain sensitive to tariff headlines and political developments in Washington.
22 January 2026
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Hang Seng wobbles, then closes higher as Hong Kong inflation ticks up and Trump cools tariff talk

Hang Seng wobbles, then closes higher as Hong Kong inflation ticks up and Trump cools tariff talk

The Hang Seng Index closed up 44 points at 26,629 on Thursday after a volatile session, with turnover at HK$234.86 billion. Baidu hit a record high, Pop Mart surged, while China Life and Ping An fell. December consumer prices in Hong Kong rose 1.4% year-on-year, with underlying inflation at 1.2%. Mainland insurers lagged as tech stocks and financials led early gains.
22 January 2026
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Trump’s Greenland tariff threat hits TSX as Canadian stocks slide and inflation keeps BoC in focus

Trump’s Greenland tariff threat hits TSX as Canadian stocks slide and inflation keeps BoC in focus

Canadian and U.S. stocks dropped sharply Tuesday after new U.S. tariff threats linked to Greenland and global bond market jitters. The S&P/TSX Composite fell 1%, its worst day in two months, led by a 4% slide in technology shares. Gold jumped as investors sought safety. The Canadian dollar gained, trading near 1.3865 per U.S. dollar, after inflation data and currency moves.
21 January 2026
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Lloyds share price drops 1.6% in early London trade as inflation data lands, tariffs rattle banks

Lloyds share price drops 1.6% in early London trade as inflation data lands, tariffs rattle banks

Lloyds Banking Group shares fell 1.6% to 100.75 pence by 0824 GMT amid broad selling in UK bank stocks. The drop comes as investors await Lloyds’ full-year results on Jan. 29 and monitor its £1.95 billion provision for Britain’s motor finance review. UK inflation rose to 3.4% in December, while wage growth slowed and unemployment held at 5.1%. Bank of England’s next policy announcement is set for Feb. 5.
21 January 2026
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HSBC share price slips in London as trade jitters weigh on banks, UK inflation in focus

HSBC share price slips in London as trade jitters weigh on banks, UK inflation in focus

HSBC shares fell 0.8% to 1,221 pence in early London trading, tracking declines across European banks after renewed U.S.-Europe trade tensions. The STOXX 600 slipped 0.1% and the Europe-wide banks index dropped 0.6%. UK inflation rose to 3.4% in December, adding pressure on rate forecasts. HSBC also announced a pilot with Harvey AI for its Global Legal division.
21 January 2026
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  • Manchester United (MANU) Shares Up 17.49% YTD Despite Valuation Questions
    May 2, 2026, 9:52 PM EDT. Manchester United (NYSE:MANU) shares have risen 17.49% year to date, closing at $18.54, sparking investor interest. The stock trades at a price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 3.6x, significantly above its estimated fair value of 2.4x and more than double the US Entertainment industry average of 1.5x, suggesting a possible overvaluation. This high P/S reflects optimism about media rights, sponsorships, and matchday revenue. However, recent net income losses of £9.064 million and weaker three-year returns raise concerns. Contrarily, a discounted cash flow (DCF) model values shares at $25.11, implying a 26% discount to current price. Investors face a choice between these conflicting signals amid the club's mixed financial performance and growth prospects.

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Vertiv Stock Tests AI Data-Center Rally as VRT Shares Hit Fresh Highs

Vertiv Stock Tests AI Data-Center Rally as VRT Shares Hit Fresh Highs

3 May 2026
Vertiv shares hit a 52-week high Friday before closing at $328.31, following a 30% jump in Q1 net sales to $2.65 billion. The company raised its 2026 outlook and recently acquired Strategic Thermal Labs, expanding its liquid cooling portfolio. Investors await further details at Vertiv’s May 19-20 conference in South Carolina.
AT&T Inc. Raises $6 Billion as 5G and Fiber Bet Enters a Debt Test

AT&T Inc. Raises $6 Billion as 5G and Fiber Bet Enters a Debt Test

3 May 2026
AT&T closed a $6 billion sale of long-dated notes on April 30, with maturities ranging from 2033 to 2066, according to an SEC filing. The company reported first-quarter free cash flow of $2.5 billion, down from $3.1 billion a year earlier, citing higher capital investment. AT&T is preparing to close a $23 billion purchase of EchoStar spectrum licenses. CFO Pascal Desroches said net debt to adjusted EBITDA rose to 2.71 times.
JPMorgan Chase’s New Filing Shows the $31.4 Billion Number Investors Are Watching

JPMorgan Chase’s New Filing Shows the $31.4 Billion Number Investors Are Watching

3 May 2026
JPMorgan Chase reported first-quarter net income of $16.5 billion, up 13% from a year earlier, with revenue rising 10% to $49.8 billion. The bank’s SEC filing showed a $31.4 billion credit-loss allowance and noninterest expense up 14% to $26.9 billion. Nonperforming assets rose 10% to $10 billion. Shares closed Friday at $312.47, valuing the bank at about $864.8 billion.
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