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Stock Market 26 January 2026

India stock market today: Nifty, Sensex shut for Republic Day; tariffs, Axis Bank results in focus

India stock market today: Nifty, Sensex shut for Republic Day; tariffs, Axis Bank results in focus

Indian stock exchanges closed Monday for Republic Day after the Nifty 50 fell 0.95% Friday to 25,048.65, its sharpest weekly drop in four months. The Sensex ended at 81,537.70. Adani group shares slid after a U.S. regulator sought court approval in a fraud case. Markets reopen Tuesday ahead of the Feb. 1 Union Budget.
Dow Jones futures slip before the open as Fed week and Big Tech earnings crowd the tape

Dow Jones futures slip before the open as Fed week and Big Tech earnings crowd the tape

Dow futures fell 61 points early Monday, following a 0.58% drop in the index Friday after Intel’s weak forecast. Investors are focused on this week’s Federal Reserve rate decision and major earnings reports. Treasury yields and the dollar slipped as traders weighed risk. Gold surged past $5,000 an ounce, while the yen strengthened on intervention speculation.
UK stock market today: FTSE 100 steadies as gold tops $5,100 and Spire surges

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 steadies as gold tops $5,100 and Spire surges

FTSE 100 rose 0.05% to 10,148.03 by mid-morning Monday, lifted by metal miners as gold hit a record above $5,100 an ounce. Spire Healthcare jumped on takeover interest, while Costain advanced after a pension deal cleared the way for a £20 million share buyback. Sterling touched $1.3665, its highest since September. Banks drew focus ahead of earnings, with some expected to raise profit forecasts.
Barrick Mining stock pops in premarket as gold breaks $5,100, with Fed and earnings looming

Barrick Mining stock pops in premarket as gold breaks $5,100, with Fed and earnings looming

Barrick Mining rose 3.6% to $52.93 in premarket trading Monday as gold hit a record above $5,100 an ounce. Investors await the Federal Reserve’s policy decision Jan. 28 and Barrick’s full-year results on Feb. 5. Barrick is reviewing a possible IPO for its North American gold assets but faces restrictions tied to its Nevada Gold Mines partnership with Newmont.
UAMY stock jumps nearly 10% in premarket as antimony prices firm and China supply data hits tape

UAMY stock jumps nearly 10% in premarket as antimony prices firm and China supply data hits tape

Shares of United States Antimony rose nearly 10% in premarket trading Monday, reaching $11.93 with volume near 218,000 shares. Antimony prices climbed, with SMM’s 1# ingot benchmark up $270 to $20,685.73 per ton. China’s December antimony ore imports and oxide exports both increased sharply. U.S. Antimony recently bought a flotation facility in Montana for $4.75 million.
26 January 2026
Trilogy Metals (TMQ) stock jumps before the bell as Washington’s critical-minerals push hits headlines again

Trilogy Metals (TMQ) stock jumps before the bell as Washington’s critical-minerals push hits headlines again

Trilogy Metals shares surged 12.6% to $6.99 in U.S. premarket trading Monday, extending Friday’s 7.3% gain. The move follows a new U.S. critical minerals report and anticipation of remarks at a mining conference starting Jan. 27. Investors are watching for updates on federal backing and permits for Trilogy’s Alaska copper-cobalt project.
Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) stock jumps premarket as dilution vote nears

Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) stock jumps premarket as dilution vote nears

Ocean Power Technologies shares jumped 18% to $0.547 in premarket trading Monday, after an 8.1% rise Friday. Shareholders will vote Jan. 27 on proposals to raise authorized shares to 400 million and expand the equity incentive pool by 5 million shares. The company recently secured a $5 million U.S. homeland security contract. Ocean Power posted a $10.8 million quarterly net loss on $0.4 million revenue.
Brand Engagement Network (BNAI) stock jumps more than 200% in premarket as Africa AI deal stays in focus

Brand Engagement Network (BNAI) stock jumps more than 200% in premarket as Africa AI deal stays in focus

Brand Engagement Network shares soared over 200% to $52 in early U.S. premarket trading after announcing a $2.05 million Africa licensing and investment deal. Premarket volume reached about 1 million shares, with traders wary of thin conditions and the company’s limited revenue history. The deal includes a 35% revenue share and a board seat in a new South Africa-based entity. BNAI’s market cap stood near $74 million after a 90% surge in the prior session.
USA Rare Earth (USAR) stock jumps in premarket on report of $1.6 billion U.S. investment

USA Rare Earth (USAR) stock jumps in premarket on report of $1.6 billion U.S. investment

USA Rare Earth shares jumped 38% to $34.20 in premarket trading after reports the Trump administration will take a 10% stake in the company as part of a $1.6 billion debt-and-equity deal. The funding, tied to the CHIPS Act, aims to support a U.S. rare earths mine and magnet plant. An official announcement is expected Monday. Investors await details on financing terms and possible share dilution.
26 January 2026
Tesco share price today: TSCO ticks higher — what’s moving the stock and what comes next

Tesco share price today: TSCO ticks higher — what’s moving the stock and what comes next

Tesco shares rose 0.9% to 416.8p in early London trading Monday after the company disclosed the purchase of 429,649 shares as part of its £1.45 billion buyback. Tesco recently lifted its full-year profit forecast after a 3.2% rise in UK sales over Christmas. Investors remain focused on pricing strategy and margin risks. Tesco’s preliminary results are scheduled for April 16.
26 January 2026
Vodafone share price creeps higher after buyback update — traders eye Feb. 5 next

Vodafone share price creeps higher after buyback update — traders eye Feb. 5 next

Vodafone shares edged up 0.1% to 104.2 pence in early London trading Monday after the company disclosed buying 2.6 million shares at an average 103.78 pence on Jan. 23. The €500 million buyback program, managed by Merrill Lynch International, is set to conclude by Feb. 4. Vodafone now holds over 1.45 billion shares in treasury. Investors await the Q3 FY26 trading update on Feb. 5.
26 January 2026
British Airways owner IAG share price dips as oil firms and travel stocks ease

British Airways owner IAG share price dips as oil firms and travel stocks ease

IAG shares fell 1.3% to 412.7 pence in early London trading, extending recent losses and underperforming the broader European travel and leisure sector, which slipped 0.6%. Investors cited rising oil prices and geopolitical risks, while Ryanair’s upbeat booking outlook offered limited support. No new company-specific news emerged ahead of IAG’s Feb. 27 results.
Standard Chartered share price flat in London as Fed week and UK bank targets set the tone

Standard Chartered share price flat in London as Fed week and UK bank targets set the tone

Standard Chartered shares slipped 0.03% to 1,828.5 pence in early London trading Monday, after opening at 1,853 pence. More than 2 million shares changed hands as traders positioned ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Jan. 28 policy decision. Investors are also watching for new profit targets from British banks during earnings season. Standard Chartered reports full-year results on Feb. 24.
26 January 2026
Prudential share price ticks higher as insurers firm; PRU.L in focus ahead of Fed week

Prudential share price ticks higher as insurers firm; PRU.L in focus ahead of Fed week

Prudential shares rose about 0.8% to 1,159 pence in early London trading Monday, supported by its ongoing $1.2 billion buyback and gains across the insurance sector. European stocks were steady as investors awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate decision later this week. Trading volume for Prudential neared 3.5 million shares. Full-year results are expected March 19.
26 January 2026

Stock Market Today

  • Morgan Stanley Launches First Major Wall Street Spot Bitcoin ETF
    April 30, 2026, 11:57 AM EDT. Morgan Stanley debuted MSBT, its spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), marking the first from a major Wall Street bank. The ETF charges a 0.14% fee aimed at attracting institutional investors. Despite this, markets remain cautious; Bitcoin reaching $80,000 in April dropped from 26% to 17% YES on prediction markets the same day. This decline signals skepticism that the ETF alone will drive significant short-term price gains. Year-end Bitcoin price optimism remains modest at 5% YES, hampered by thin liquidity and broader concerns like regulatory and geopolitical challenges. Monitoring inflows into MSBT and rivals like BlackRock's IBIT will be crucial to gauge real institutional interest.

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Social Security’s $4 Million Question: Can the S&P 500 Beat a 2033 Benefits Cliff?

Social Security’s $4 Million Question: Can the S&P 500 Beat a 2033 Benefits Cliff?

30 April 2026
A retiree’s claim that Social Security payroll taxes could have grown to $4 million in the S&P 500 has renewed debate over the system’s structure. The Social Security Administration projects its main trust fund will be depleted by 2033, with incoming revenue covering 77% of benefits. The fund invests only in government securities, not stocks. The payroll tax rate is set at 12.4% of earnings up to $184,500 in 2026.
Everspin Technologies Stock Surges After $40 Million Defense MRAM Deal Puts Growth Back in View

Everspin Technologies Stock Surges After $40 Million Defense MRAM Deal Puts Growth Back in View

30 April 2026
FatPipe shares jumped 18% to $2.92 Thursday after the company announced expanded access to its SD-WAN and cybersecurity products through public-sector procurement channels. The move follows a VeloCloud replacement program targeting customers of Arista Networks’ SD-WAN business. Trading volume reached 42.2 million shares. Investors remain cautious over execution and customer concentration risks.
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