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Vale stock slides 5% as Brazil mine curbs and China PMI cloud the week ahead

Vale stock slides 5% as Brazil mine curbs and China PMI cloud the week ahead

Vale’s U.S. shares fell 5.1% to $16.07 after Minas Gerais state inspectors ordered its Viga mine to stay shut over environmental concerns and fined the company $324,000. China’s manufacturing PMI slipped to 49.3 in January, fueling demand worries. The iShares MSCI Brazil ETF dropped 2.8%. Baowu Resources took control of Guinea’s Simandou Blocks 1 and 2, aiming for major iron ore shipments.
Rocket Companies stock slides 14% after PennyMac miss; RKT traders brace for Fed pick fallout and jobs data

Rocket Companies stock slides 14% after PennyMac miss; RKT traders brace for Fed pick fallout and jobs data

Rocket Companies shares fell 13.67% to $17.93 on Friday, with trading volume tripling its 50-day average. PennyMac Financial plunged 33% after reporting quarterly earnings far below estimates. UWM Holdings also dropped nearly 14% as mortgage stocks slid and both major indexes closed lower. Markets face added uncertainty after Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve.
Apple stock closes higher after upbeat outlook, but chip squeeze keeps traders cautious

Apple stock closes higher after upbeat outlook, but chip squeeze keeps traders cautious

Apple closed up 0.3% at $259.48 after warning that rising memory-chip costs are squeezing profits, despite forecasting 13–16% revenue growth for the March quarter. CEO Tim Cook said processor shortages continue to constrain supply. First-quarter revenue reached $143.8 billion, with iPhone sales at $85.27 billion. Apple set its annual shareholders meeting for Feb. 24.
31 January 2026
Tesla stock jumps on SpaceX-xAI merger talk — what could move TSLA next week

Tesla stock jumps on SpaceX-xAI merger talk — what could move TSLA next week

Tesla shares closed up 3.3% at $430.41 after reports of possible mergers involving SpaceX, xAI, and Tesla. The company confirmed a $2 billion investment in xAI and maintained 2026 production targets for its Cybercab robotaxi. Tesla projected capital spending will top $20 billion in 2026, mostly for new vehicle and robotics lines. The Delaware Supreme Court reduced Tesla’s legal fee obligation in a director-pay case to $70.9 million.
Cadence Bank stock slips as Huntington deal countdown nears Feb. 1 close

Cadence Bank stock slips as Huntington deal countdown nears Feb. 1 close

Cadence Bank shares fell 1.7% to $42.11 Friday, widening their discount to the implied Huntington Bancshares takeover price ahead of the expected Feb. 1 merger close. Huntington ended up 1.1% at $17.48, raising the deal’s implied value to $43.26 per Cadence share. All regulatory approvals are in place, with final closing conditions pending. After-hours, Cadence rose to $42.41.
Nu Holdings stock drops after Nubank gets conditional U.S. bank charter nod — what investors watch next

Nu Holdings stock drops after Nubank gets conditional U.S. bank charter nod — what investors watch next

Nu Holdings shares fell 5.3% to $17.75 after it received conditional approval to form a U.S. national bank, with trading volume over 51 million shares. The new bank, to be based in McLean, Virginia, still needs further regulatory sign-offs. The drop came amid broader losses for Brazil-linked and fintech stocks. Nu’s next major update is expected with its Feb. 25 earnings report.
31 January 2026
Rio Tinto stock drops as metals rout bites; Glencore clock and Brazil deal loom

Rio Tinto stock drops as metals rout bites; Glencore clock and Brazil deal loom

Rio Tinto’s U.S.-listed shares fell 4.3% to $91.03 Friday as gold, silver, and copper prices slumped, triggering a broader mining sell-off. The drop followed news of Rio and Chinalco’s $903.6 million deal to acquire control of Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio. London shares closed down 1.62%. Investors await possible updates on a Glencore tie-up by Feb. 5.
Your electric bill may stay high in 2026 — here’s what’s keeping rates up

Your electric bill may stay high in 2026 — here’s what’s keeping rates up

U.S. residential electricity prices are projected to reach 17.9 cents per kilowatt-hour in 2026, up from 17.3 cents in 2025, according to the Energy Information Administration. Utilities have requested nearly $31 billion in rate hikes for 2025, with over half already approved. Unpaid bills and shutoffs are rising, prompting regulatory action. Federal emergency orders are keeping some coal plants running, adding costs for consumers.
31 January 2026

Stock Market Today

  • Lean Hog Futures Slip as Pork Export Sales Decline to Year Low
    March 13, 2026, 1:57 AM EDT. Lean hog futures edged lower on Thursday, with front month contracts down 25 cents. The USDA reported the national average base hog negotiated price at $89.39, down $1.63 from the previous day. The CME Lean Hog Index rose slightly to $89.41 on March 18. Pork export sales fell to a calendar year low of 18,069 metric tons in the week of March 13, with key buyers Mexico and Japan. Shipments also declined year-over-year to 32,851 MT. USDA's pork cutout price increased 67 cents to $95.86 per 100 pounds, despite some primal cuts like picnic and ham falling. Federally inspected hog slaughter was reported at 471,000 head, down significantly from last week and last year, reflecting tighter supply conditions.
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