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Investment Trends News 28 January 2026 - 31 January 2026

Basic materials stocks limp into February after metals crash — what to watch next week

Basic materials stocks limp into February after metals crash — what to watch next week

New York, Jan 31, 2026, 13:58 EST — Market closed. U.S. basic materials stocks led the declines on Friday, with the S&P 500 materials index falling 1.9%. This slide mirrored a sharp pullback in metal prices, hitting U.S.-listed gold and silver miners particularly hard. (Reuters) That’s crucial as February approaches, since the sector directly tracks commodity prices—and those have begun…
31 January 2026
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Quantum computing stocks tumble into weekend: IonQ, Rigetti, D-Wave slide as rate jitters bite

Quantum computing stocks tumble into weekend: IonQ, Rigetti, D-Wave slide as rate jitters bite

NEW YORK, Jan 31, 2026, 13:17 ET — The market has closed. Quantum computing stocks slid heading into the weekend, deepening a steep decline as investors pulled back from speculative tech amid fresh inflation concerns and shifts in U.S. policy cues. This shift is significant since these are long-duration wagers—firms still developing systems and pushing early access—and their share prices…
31 January 2026
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SGX stock slips into weekend as broker-custody shake-up opens ahead of Feb 5 results

SGX stock slips into weekend as broker-custody shake-up opens ahead of Feb 5 results

Singapore, Jan 31, 2026, 15:24 (SGT) — Market closed Shares of Singapore Exchange Ltd (S68) slipped 0.17% to close at S$17.63 on Friday. The stock fluctuated within a range of S$17.53 to S$17.65, with roughly 2.0 million shares traded before the market closed for the weekend. (StockAnalysis) Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo) on Friday unveiled proposed rule changes aimed at…
31 January 2026
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Sensex, Nifty slip before Budget 2026 as rupee hits record low — 5 forces spooking markets

Sensex, Nifty slip before Budget 2026 as rupee hits record low — 5 forces spooking markets

Mumbai, Jan 30, 2026, 16:28 IST Indian equities closed lower on Friday and logged their biggest monthly decline in nearly a year, as foreign selling and a sliding rupee kept investors cautious ahead of Sunday’s federal budget. The Nifty 50 ended January down 3.1%, while the BSE Sensex fell 3.5%. (Reuters) The timing matters. India’s budget lands with the currency…
30 January 2026
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Visa stock ticks up before the bell after earnings beat as cross-border trends come into focus

Visa stock ticks up before the bell after earnings beat as cross-border trends come into focus

NEW YORK, Jan 30, 2026, 05:06 EST — Premarket Visa shares climbed roughly 1.4% to $331.80 in U.S. premarket trading Friday, following the release of the company’s latest quarterly results. Visa reported adjusted net income of $6.1 billion, or $3.17 per share, for the quarter ending Dec. 31. Revenue jumped 15% to $10.90 billion, surpassing analyst estimates compiled by LSEG.…
30 January 2026
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India’s retail traders pivot from equity options to crude oil bets as MCX energy trade jumps

India’s retail traders pivot from equity options to crude oil bets as MCX energy trade jumps

MUMBAI, January 30, 2026, 15:40 IST On India’s Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), crude oil and natural gas options have overtaken gold and silver in popularity, accounting for 65% of options premium turnover so far this month through Jan. 23, according to data cited by Mint. Between Nov. 1 and Jan. 23, energy contracts saw about 2.89 trillion rupees in options…
30 January 2026
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AI stocks whipsaw after Microsoft sinks 10% and Meta jumps 10% on AI spending signals

AI stocks whipsaw after Microsoft sinks 10% and Meta jumps 10% on AI spending signals

New York, Jan 29, 2026, 17:10 EST — After-hours Microsoft dropped roughly 10% in after-hours trading Thursday, weighed down by a surge in AI infrastructure expenses revealed in its latest earnings. Meta Platforms climbed about 10%, buoyed by a positive outlook. Microsoft last traded at $433.50, while Meta stood at $738.31. The split highlighted that Wall Street continues to back…
29 January 2026
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Boeing stock price slides despite Air India 737 MAX order as cash-flow test returns

Boeing stock price slides despite Air India 737 MAX order as cash-flow test returns

New York, Jan 29, 2026, 12:03 ET — Regular session Shares of Boeing (BA) slipped Thursday, erasing an early gain despite new orders from India. Around midday in New York, the stock was down 2.2% at $236.34, after closing Wednesday at $241.59. Trading volume hit roughly 3.3 million shares. This move highlights Boeing’s top priority: converting production into delivered aircraft…
29 January 2026
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Lithium price slips again in China as futures churn, February buying in focus

Lithium price slips again in China as futures churn, February buying in focus

SINGAPORE, Jan 29, 2026, 20:09 SGT — The market has closed. China’s battery-grade lithium carbonate price dropped 2.33% on Thursday, slipping to an average of 168,000 yuan ($21,340) per metric ton, according to Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) data. The decline continues the retreat following this month’s earlier surge. (Metal) This move is significant as lithium remains the key ingredient in…
29 January 2026
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Gold price above $5,500 and silver near $120 — what’s behind the record rush

Gold price above $5,500 and silver near $120 — what’s behind the record rush

LONDON, January 29, 2026, 06:32 (GMT) Gold climbed to another all-time high on Thursday, trading just shy of $5,600 an ounce, while silver pushed toward $120 as investors sought shelter in precious metals amid fresh geopolitical and economic unease. (Reuters) The move matters now because it is spilling beyond gold bugs and into mainstream portfolios. Gold is back in the…
29 January 2026
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Rocket Lab stock rises again as RKLB traders focus on Neutron “Hungry Hippo” milestone, Feb. 26 earnings

Rocket Lab stock rises again as RKLB traders focus on Neutron “Hungry Hippo” milestone, Feb. 26 earnings

New York, January 28, 2026, 14:58 EST — Regular session Shares of Rocket Lab climbed Wednesday, building on a recent rebound fueled by progress in its Neutron rocket program and anticipation around the upcoming earnings report. The stock gained $2.32, or 2.7%, to reach $89.32 as of 2:52 p.m. ET. (Nasdaq) This matters because Rocket Lab’s valuation hinges heavily on…
28 January 2026
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Intel stock jumps before the bell as ASML orders, SK Hynix profit spark chip rally

Intel stock jumps before the bell as ASML orders, SK Hynix profit spark chip rally

New York, Jan 28, 2026, 09:25 EST — Premarket Intel shares gained 3.4%, climbing to $43.93 in premarket trading Wednesday. Chip stocks kicked off the session strong: Nvidia climbed 1.9%, Micron surged 4%, and Microchip Technology jumped 6.5%. Market watchers cited new data from SK Hynix and ASML as key drivers. Investors are also gearing up for the Federal Reserve’s…
28 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Canaccord Cuts MSTR Price Target by 61% Amid Crypto Downturn
    February 4, 2026, 1:58 PM EST. Canaccord analyst Joseph Vafi sharply cut Strategy (MSTR) price target by 61% to $185 from $474, citing a 'crypto winter' and bitcoin's ongoing 'identity crisis.' Despite the cut, Vafi retains a buy rating, noting a potential 40% upside from MSTR's recent close of $133. The stock has slid 15% year-to-date and 72% from its 2024 peak. Bitcoin, which underpins Strategy's value, trades more like a risk asset than 'digital gold,' lagging behind precious metals amid geopolitical uncertainty. Strategy holds $44 billion in bitcoin against $8 billion in debt but still faces significant unrealized losses. Vafi expects a bitcoin rebound and company value recovery in the near term, with quarterly results expected to show continued volatility impact.
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