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Market Analysis News 29 January 2026 - 30 January 2026

Applied Materials stock price steadies near $341 after ASML’s order surge — here’s what traders watch next

Applied Materials stock price steadies near $341 after ASML’s order surge — here’s what traders watch next

New York, Jan 29, 2026, 20:05 EST — Market closed. Applied Materials (AMAT.O) climbed roughly 1.4% to $341.34 Thursday, after fluctuating between $329.03 and $348.00 earlier in the session. Trading volume hit around 7.3 million shares. This matters because chip-equipment stocks are behaving like a litmus test for the next phase of AI hardware spending. Orders from chipmakers usually lead…
30 January 2026
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JPMorgan stock climbs to $306 as banks buck the tech selloff — what to watch next

JPMorgan stock climbs to $306 as banks buck the tech selloff — what to watch next

New York, Jan 29, 2026, 7:07 PM EST — After-hours Shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. climbed roughly 1.8% on Thursday, closing near $306.42 in after-hours trading. The gain followed a late surge in U.S. bank stocks, even as broader equity indexes showed signs of weakness. Traders shifted gears once more, pulling funds from segments of Big Tech after earnings…
30 January 2026
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XRP price slides near $1.80 as crypto selloff blunts Ripple’s fresh court win, new Treasury push

XRP price slides near $1.80 as crypto selloff blunts Ripple’s fresh court win, new Treasury push

New York, January 29, 2026, 17:09 (ET) — After-hours XRP dropped around 5.6% Thursday, slipping to about $1.81 amid a wider crypto sell-off as traders pared risk toward the U.S. session close. According to CoinGecko, roughly $4.6 billion in XRP traded over the last 24 hours. The decline comes at a tricky time for Ripple-related news. XRP supporters saw a…
29 January 2026
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Natural gas pops again after big storage draw — here’s what traders watch next

Natural gas pops again after big storage draw — here’s what traders watch next

New York, Jan 29, 2026, 17:10 EST — After-hours U.S. natural gas futures climbed Thursday, continuing a volatile bounce following this week’s storm-induced price jump. The March Henry Hub contract gained 15.4 cents, or 4.1%, settling at $3.886 per million British thermal units (mmBtu), according to CME data. (CME Group) This shift is crucial as gas trading seeks a stable…
29 January 2026
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Gold price today: Bullion whipsaws after $5,595 record — what traders watch next

Gold price today: Bullion whipsaws after $5,595 record — what traders watch next

New York, Jan 29, 2026, 17:06 EST — After-hours Gold dipped on Thursday as investors cashed in profits following a record peak, stretching the recent bout of volatile swings at month-end; the metal remains roughly 24% higher for January. Spot gold slipped 1.3% to $5,330.20 an ounce by 1:30 p.m. ET, after hitting a high of $5,594.82 earlier and dropping…
29 January 2026
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Silver price near $116 after a $121 spike; traders size up Fed pause and Friday data

Silver price near $116 after a $121 spike; traders size up Fed pause and Friday data

New York, January 29, 2026, 17:07 EST — After-hours • Silver pulled back late Thursday following a volatile intraday jump• The dollar’s direction and shifting rate expectations continue to drive the market• U.S. inflation data set for Friday stands as the immediate test ahead Spot silver — the price for immediate delivery — slipped 0.5% to $115.93 an ounce in…
29 January 2026
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Abbott stock price steadies near a 52-week low as upgrade talk meets nutrition worries

Abbott stock price steadies near a 52-week low as upgrade talk meets nutrition worries

NEW YORK, Jan 29, 2026, 14:22 EST — Regular session Abbott Laboratories shares ticked up 0.3%, reaching $106.34 in Thursday afternoon trading, following a choppy week that held the healthcare giant close to its recent lows. Abbott’s retreat shifts a longstanding debate into an immediate challenge: can management steady nutrition and diagnostics as it preps its next major diagnostics move?…
29 January 2026
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Natural gas prices pop on surprise storage draw as traders brace for the next test

Natural gas prices pop on surprise storage draw as traders brace for the next test

New York, Jan 29, 2026, 13:56 EST — Regular session U.S. natural gas futures climbed Thursday following a government report showing a bigger-than-anticipated weekly storage withdrawal. The data underscored concerns over the pace of inventory declines after this week’s severe cold snap. The contract gained 8.3 cents, or 2.2%, settling at $3.815 per million British thermal units (mmBtu). (Investing) The…
29 January 2026
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XRP price slides 6% as U.S. crypto bill vote and Fed pause keep traders cautious

XRP price slides 6% as U.S. crypto bill vote and Fed pause keep traders cautious

New York, January 29, 2026, 13:53 ET — Trading hours XRP dropped 6.1% in the last 24 hours, slipping to $1.80 on Thursday amid a broader crypto sell-off triggered by new U.S. policy updates. According to CoinMarketCap data, XRP’s 24-hour trading volume hit roughly $4.2 billion. (CoinMarketCap) The timing is crucial for XRP as Washington reenters the picture. Clearer federal…
29 January 2026
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Bitcoin price slides under $85,000 as Fed pause, ETF outflows and Washington rules test crypto nerves

Bitcoin price slides under $85,000 as Fed pause, ETF outflows and Washington rules test crypto nerves

NEW YORK, Jan 29, 2026, 13:43 ET — Regular session Bitcoin dropped 5.6% to $84,487 Thursday, breaking through price points traders had held firm on most of the week as selling intensified in U.S. trading hours. It dipped to $84,038, down from a close just shy of $89,500, according to data. (Investing) The drop is significant as bitcoin struggles to…
29 January 2026
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Allegro MicroSystems stock jumps on Q3 beat as traders chase the next catalyst

Allegro MicroSystems stock jumps on Q3 beat as traders chase the next catalyst

NEW YORK, Jan 29, 2026, 13:18 EST — Regular session. Allegro MicroSystems shares climbed roughly 8.5% to $37.50 in Thursday’s afternoon session, buoyed by a sharp rise in quarterly sales and new March-quarter guidance. The chipmaker’s stock fluctuated from $34.56 to $39.75, outpacing the broader semiconductor sector, which dipped. The iShares Semiconductor ETF fell around 0.9%, while auto-focused rivals ON…
29 January 2026
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XRP price slips near $1.80 as Fed pause and Ripple headlines jolt the token — what’s next

XRP price slips near $1.80 as Fed pause and Ripple headlines jolt the token — what’s next

NEW YORK, Jan 29, 2026, 10:10 (EST) — Regular session XRP dropped roughly 4.7% to $1.82 on Thursday, pulling back from an earlier high of $1.92. Bitcoin slid about 3.6%, while ether took a bigger hit, falling around 5.6%, weighing on the broader token market. The dip follows the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep its benchmark rate steady between 3.50%…
29 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Keppel Shares Slip Ahead of Feb 5 Earnings Amid Market Volatility
    January 31, 2026, 3:02 AM EST. Keppel Ltd shares fell 1.35% to S$10.93 on Friday, underperforming the Singapore market as traders brace for its full-year 2025 results due Feb 5. The broader Singapore Exchange declined 0.5%, pressured by Wall Street losses and bank shares. Investor attention centers on Keppel's data-centre assets, highlighted by Keppel DC REIT's record 55.2% jump in distributable income, driven by power capacity gains critical for AI workloads. Market watchers seek details on capital recycling, earnings stability, and management guidance amid cautious deal activity and potential risks from global yield spikes. The stock faces pressure if operating momentum slows or forecasts turn pessimistic. Trading resumes Monday before the awaited earnings release.
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