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Market Analysis News 5 January 2026

XRP price today: Ripple-linked token jumps above $2.20 as crypto stocks rise, CoinShares flags inflow surge

XRP price today: Ripple-linked token jumps above $2.20 as crypto stocks rise, CoinShares flags inflow surge

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 13:46 EST — Regular session XRP rose about 7% to $2.23 on Monday, pushing the token associated with payments-focused blockchain firm Ripple back above the $2.20 area as the broader crypto complex advanced. CoinMarketCap The move matters because traders entered 2026 watching whether early-year risk appetite would spill from bitcoin into more volatile “altcoins” such as XRP. A CoinShares report published on Monday pointed to a rotation toward select tokens via investment products that track crypto prices. CoinShares Research Blog Macro risk is also back in focus. Traders are looking ahead to the U.S. employment
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Salesforce stock rises as RBC lifts price target, AI demand back in focus

Salesforce stock rises as RBC lifts price target, AI demand back in focus

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 11:23 ET — Regular session Salesforce shares rose about 1.4% to $257.07 on Monday, tracking a firmer tone in U.S. equities after RBC Capital Markets raised its price target on the enterprise software maker. The call matters because investors are starting the year still debating whether “enterprise AI” spending is translating into recurring revenue, not just pilot projects. Salesforce has positioned its newer AI agent products as a growth driver, and analyst target changes can shape near-term positioning in a stock that is widely held and sits in the Dow. It also lands as traders
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GameStop stock (GME) near 52-week low sparks ‘Roaring Kitty’ chatter and a fresh valuation fight

GameStop stock (GME) near 52-week low sparks ‘Roaring Kitty’ chatter and a fresh valuation fight

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 10:46 EST GameStop shares slipped about 1% to $20.42 in late-morning trading on Monday, as the meme stock returned to the top of Stocktwits’ trending list on speculation that influencer Keith Gill, known online as “Roaring Kitty,” might resurface. Stocktwits said it saw no clear catalyst for the renewed interest and its sentiment gauge for the ticker remained bearish. Stocktwits The renewed chatter matters because GameStop remains a barometer for retail risk appetite at the start of the year, when many investors rebalance portfolios. Sudden bursts of attention can still move the stock sharply, especially
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Micron stock just set another record — Bernstein’s $330 target is keeping the AI-memory trade hot

Micron stock just set another record — Bernstein’s $330 target is keeping the AI-memory trade hot

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 10:03 (EST) Micron Technology shares set a fresh record in early trading on Monday, touching $328.44 before reversing and turning lower. The stock was down about 0.7% at $313.12 in late morning trade. The swing shows how quickly sentiment is shifting around memory chips — the DRAM that acts as a computer’s working memory and NAND, the flash storage used in everything from servers to smartphones. Investors are trying to pin down a simple question with an annoyingly non-simple answer: is this another classic memory upcycle that fades, or a tighter, AI-driven market where prices
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Palantir stock rebounds, but fresh commentary warns PLTR’s valuation may bite harder

Palantir stock rebounds, but fresh commentary warns PLTR’s valuation may bite harder

New York, January 5, 2026, 09:45 EST Palantir Technologies shares were up about 3% in early New York trading on Monday, rebounding from last week’s slide as investors re-priced how much they are willing to pay for the software maker’s AI narrative. The timing matters because the first week of a new year often forces a reset in positioning, especially in high-multiple technology names. Palantir’s rise has made it one of the most closely watched bellwethers for whether enthusiasm around artificial intelligence can stay ahead of valuation gravity. The push and pull is now less about whether Palantir can sell
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Ethereum price today: Ether steadies near $3,150 as ETF flows, U.S. data and Venezuela shock frame trade

Ethereum price today: Ether steadies near $3,150 as ETF flows, U.S. data and Venezuela shock frame trade

New York, January 5, 2026, 09:26 EST — Premarket Ether, the token that runs the Ethereum blockchain, edged higher on Monday as crypto traders positioned for a busy week of U.S. data and a jump in geopolitical risk. Ethereum was up 0.5% at $3,151 by 9:26 a.m. EST, after trading as high as $3,210; bitcoin rose 1.7% to $92,738. The move matters now because digital assets are entering the first full week of 2026 with investors re-pricing risk after the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, a shock that sent traditional havens such as gold sharply higher. Crypto has
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XRP Price Jumps Above $2.12 as Supply Tightens, Traders Eye a Fresh “Squeeze”

XRP Price Jumps Above $2.12 as Supply Tightens, Traders Eye a Fresh “Squeeze”

NEW YORK, Jan 5, 2026, 06:26 ET XRP, the token tied to Ripple’s payments network, climbed above $2.12 on Monday and traded around $2.13, extending a January rebound after breaking through a resistance area tracked by technical traders. Coindesk The move matters now because traders are focused on supply conditions that can make rallies sharper. CoinDesk said the amount of XRP held on cryptocurrency exchanges — tokens readily available to sell — is near multi-year lows, a backdrop that can amplify price swings when demand picks up. CoinDesk also pointed to continued buying from U.S.-listed spot XRP exchange-traded funds, a
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Tesla stock (TSLA) rises in premarket after delivery miss — what investors watch next

Tesla stock (TSLA) rises in premarket after delivery miss — what investors watch next

New York, January 5, 2026, 06:00 EST — Premarket Tesla shares rose about 1.7% in premarket trading on Monday to $445.45, after ending Friday down 2.6% at $438.07.  StockAnalysis The early gains put Tesla back in focus after last week’s delivery update revived concerns about near-term demand, even as the stock remains priced for fast growth in newer bets such as autonomy and robotics. A Tesla-compiled survey of 20 sell-side analysts had forecast fourth-quarter deliveries of 422,850 vehicles and projected 2026 deliveries of about 1.75 million, underscoring how much of the 2026 narrative rests on a rebound in volumes.  Tesla
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EQT natural gas stock slips as Henry Hub futures hit late-October low; storage report ahead

EQT natural gas stock slips as Henry Hub futures hit late-October low; storage report ahead

New York, January 5, 2026, 14:34 EST — Regular session EQT Corp (EQT.N) shares fell 0.9% to $53.01 in afternoon trading on Monday as U.S. natural gas prices weakened, keeping pressure on the country’s biggest gas-focused producer by volume. The stock’s pullback matters because producers’ cash flow and hedging plans are closely tied to the gas curve, and early-January weather can quickly reset expectations for winter demand. A few degrees in forecasts can translate into meaningful shifts in storage withdrawals and prices. Traders are also positioning for the next U.S. government storage report, which tracks how much gas is in
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Exxon Mobil stock jumps in premarket on Venezuela headlines — what to watch before the bell

Exxon Mobil stock jumps in premarket on Venezuela headlines — what to watch before the bell

New York, January 5, 2026, 04:29 ET — Premarket Exxon Mobil Corporation shares were up 3.2% at $126.55 in premarket trading on Monday, extending a burst of buying across U.S. oil majors as investors digested fast-moving headlines tied to Venezuela. Exxon traded between $126.26 and $127.38 in early extended-hours dealing; Chevron and ConocoPhillips were also sharply higher. Public The moves matter because Venezuela sits atop the world’s largest proven crude reserves, and any shift in access — or U.S. policy — can quickly change expectations for future supply, sanctions risk and cash recoveries for companies that have battled Caracas for
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Bitcoin price climbs above $92,000 as ETF inflows return ahead of U.S. jobs data

Bitcoin price climbs above $92,000 as ETF inflows return ahead of U.S. jobs data

NEW YORK, Jan 5, 2026, 03:47 ET — Market closed Bitcoin rose about 1.2% to $92,449 by 3:47 a.m. ET, steadying into the first full trading week of the year. It traded between $90,905 and $93,170 in the latest session. The Bitcoin price move matters now because traders are trying to gauge whether the early-January bid is durable or just a bounce in a market that still takes its cues from U.S. rates and the dollar. Crypto desks are also watching whether new-year allocation flows translate into sustained demand. U.S.-listed spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds — products that hold bitcoin directly
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Glencore stock jumps near 52-week high as copper rallies; January production report in focus

Glencore stock jumps near 52-week high as copper rallies; January production report in focus

LONDON, Jan 5, 2026, 08:32 GMT — Regular session Glencore (GLEN.L) shares rose about 2.6% in early London trade on Monday, taking the stock to 419.3 pence from a previous close of 408.8 pence. Investing The move puts one of the FTSE 100’s biggest commodity names back in focus at the start of the first full trading week of 2026, when repositioning can amplify swings in cyclical stocks. For Glencore, the key question is whether the metals tape keeps improving. The group’s earnings are closely tied to industrial commodity prices, with copper a core driver. Copper futures were up 3.1%
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Ashtead share price in focus as buyback rolls on and NYSE switch clocks closer

Ashtead share price in focus as buyback rolls on and NYSE switch clocks closer

7 February 2026
Ashtead shares closed Friday at 4,936p, up 1.09%, after the company bought 88,872 shares under its repurchase program. The group is set to shift its primary listing to New York on March 2, pending court approval, and will be removed from the FTSE UK index the same day. Ashtead paid a half-year dividend of 37.5 U.S. cents per share on Friday.
Beazley share price: big funds reshuffle stakes as Zurich bid deadline nears

Beazley share price: big funds reshuffle stakes as Zurich bid deadline nears

7 February 2026
Beazley shares closed flat at 1,236 pence Friday as BlackRock disclosed a 6.55% stake and Vanguard reported 5.02%. Wellington Management cut its holding below 5%. The disclosures follow Zurich Insurance’s possible takeover offer of up to 1,335 pence per share, with a Feb. 16 deadline for a firm bid.
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