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MARA stock slides as Senate delays crypto bill and bitcoin eases

MARA stock slides as Senate delays crypto bill and bitcoin eases

MARA Holdings shares fell 2.6% to $10.82 Thursday as bitcoin and crypto-linked stocks slid in U.S. trading. The Senate Banking Committee delayed its markup of a key crypto market-structure bill, adding to uncertainty. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong criticized the draft, warning it could restrict tokenized equities and stablecoin rewards. The Senate Agriculture Committee is set to review the bill Jan. 27.
AI chip stocks rally: Nvidia and AMD jump on TSMC outlook as Trump tariff clouds China trade

AI chip stocks rally: Nvidia and AMD jump on TSMC outlook as Trump tariff clouds China trade

Nvidia and AMD shares jumped Thursday after TSMC reported record profit and raised 2026 spending plans, with Nvidia up 2.8% and AMD up 5.5% by 10:15 a.m. ET. U.S.-listed TSMC shares gained 6.3%. New U.S. tariffs on select AI chips and tighter export rules added uncertainty around China demand. The White House said exemptions remain possible for some imports.
Critical Metals stock slips despite $1.5B Saudi rare-earth JV term sheet as shareholder sale looms

Critical Metals stock slips despite $1.5B Saudi rare-earth JV term sheet as shareholder sale looms

Critical Metals shares fell 1.3% to $17.70 Thursday after announcing a $1.5 billion Saudi rare-earth processing joint venture. European Lithium, a 10% holder, filed to sell up to 5 million shares. The stock had surged 33% Wednesday on new Tanbreez drill results. Traders await further assay data and confirmation the Saudi term sheet will become binding.
Ford stock ticks up as USMCA fight flares again — what investors watch next

Ford stock ticks up as USMCA fight flares again — what investors watch next

Ford shares rose 0.7% to $13.94 Thursday morning as CEO Jim Farley urged changes to the USMCA trade deal, calling it essential for North American manufacturing. The debate intensified after President Trump dismissed the deal during a visit to a Ford plant. Investors await Ford’s Feb. 10 earnings report for updated guidance. GM shares edged up 0.2%, Tesla gained 1%, and Stellantis slipped 1.2%.
Bitcoin price today: BTC slips under $96,000 as Coinbase, Strategy stocks drop on Senate crypto bill delay

Bitcoin price today: BTC slips under $96,000 as Coinbase, Strategy stocks drop on Senate crypto bill delay

Bitcoin fell 0.5% to $95,964 Thursday after the U.S. Senate delayed debate on a key crypto bill, cooling recent gains. Coinbase shares dropped 3%, while Strategy and major bitcoin miners also declined. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF slipped 1.6%. Traders are watching ETF flows and the timing of the Senate markup later this month.
Gold price slips from record, nudging GLD and Newmont lower in early trade

Gold price slips from record, nudging GLD and Newmont lower in early trade

Gold-linked ETFs and miners fell Thursday after spot gold slipped 0.3% to $4,607.59 an ounce, retreating from a record high. The dollar index hit its strongest level since Dec. 2, lifted by lower-than-expected U.S. jobless claims and calmer news from Iran. SPDR Gold Shares dropped 0.5%, VanEck Gold Miners ETF lost 0.3%, and Newmont edged down 0.1% in early trading.
Dow Jones today: DIA edges up as TSMC’s record profit lifts chips and bank earnings roll in

Dow Jones today: DIA edges up as TSMC’s record profit lifts chips and bank earnings roll in

The Dow Jones Industrial Average opened up 51.5 points at 49,201.1, with Nvidia and Cisco leading early gains. Chip stocks rose after Taiwan Semiconductor reported record quarterly profit and raised its 2026 revenue and spending forecasts. Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs beat earnings estimates, but Goldman shares slipped. U.S. weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fell to 198,000.
Nvidia stock today: NVDA rises in premarket as China drafts rules for H200 chip buys

Nvidia stock today: NVDA rises in premarket as China drafts rules for H200 chip buys

Nvidia shares rose 1.8% to $186.40 in Thursday premarket trading after reports China may restrict advanced AI chip imports and Beijing paused some Nvidia H200 purchases. The U.S. approved H200 sales to China with strict limits and a new 25% tariff. Former Trump adviser Matt Pottinger criticized the policy at a congressional hearing. Taiwan Semiconductor reported a 35% profit jump, boosting chip stocks.
15 January 2026
Intel stock slips in premarket after KeyBanc’s “sold out” call sets up next week’s earnings

Intel stock slips in premarket after KeyBanc’s “sold out” call sets up next week’s earnings

Intel shares fell 0.5% to $48.48 premarket Thursday, pausing after a two-day rally sparked by a KeyBanc upgrade and a $60 price target. KeyBanc cited tight 2026 server CPU supply and strong AI data center demand. Trading volume surged Wednesday, with 147 million shares changing hands. Investors await Intel’s Jan. 22 earnings for confirmation of demand trends.
AMD stock rises after ‘sold out’ server-chip call, with tariffs and earnings in view

AMD stock rises after ‘sold out’ server-chip call, with tariffs and earnings in view

AMD shares rose 3.3% to $230.96 early Thursday, tracking gains in chip stocks after TSMC’s upbeat spending forecast. KeyBanc upgraded AMD to “overweight,” citing tight 2026 server CPU supply and potential price hikes. Investors await AMD’s Feb. 3 earnings and are watching for impacts from new U.S. tariffs on advanced AI chips.
Broadcom (AVGO) stock rebounds on Wells Fargo upgrade as China’s VMware ban clouds the week

Broadcom (AVGO) stock rebounds on Wells Fargo upgrade as China’s VMware ban clouds the week

Broadcom shares rose 1.7% to $345.74 Thursday after Wells Fargo upgraded the stock and raised its price target to $430. The move followed a 4% drop Wednesday after China reportedly ordered firms to stop using U.S. cybersecurity software, including VMware. RBC Capital began coverage with a $370 target, citing strong AI chip demand but uncertainty around future deals. Taiwan Semiconductor’s earnings also lifted chip stocks overnight.
15 January 2026
Apple stock steadies after India’s final App Store antitrust warning — what AAPL investors watch next

Apple stock steadies after India’s final App Store antitrust warning — what AAPL investors watch next

Apple shares rose 0.1% after India’s antitrust regulator warned it may proceed without the company’s input in a long-running App Store probe. A Delhi High Court hearing is set for Jan. 27. India is also considering rules that would force phone makers to share source code and device logs. Apple has not commented on the regulator’s warning or the security proposal.
15 January 2026
Meta stock drops as Reality Labs layoffs and Wikipedia AI deal put costs in focus

Meta stock drops as Reality Labs layoffs and Wikipedia AI deal put costs in focus

Meta Platforms shares fell 2.4% to $615.52 Thursday after the company cut about 1,500 jobs in its Reality Labs unit, shifting investment from metaverse projects to AI and wearables. Earthjustice urged regulators to review Meta’s $27 billion Louisiana data center deal, citing a lease arrangement that could let Meta exit with minimal cost. Wikimedia Foundation announced licensing deals with Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon for AI training.
Nvidia stock slips as China blocks H200 chips and Washington adds new tariff risk

Nvidia stock slips as China blocks H200 chips and Washington adds new tariff risk

Nvidia shares fell 1.5% to $183.14 early Thursday after reports that Chinese customs were told to block the company’s H200 AI chips. Washington has authorized H200 exports to China with new conditions, including third-party testing and tariffs. Chinese tech firms were reportedly advised not to buy the chips unless necessary. Investors await further guidance and Nvidia’s earnings on February 25.
15 January 2026
Microsoft stock drops as Swiss antitrust probe, Wikipedia AI deals stack up ahead of earnings

Microsoft stock drops as Swiss antitrust probe, Wikipedia AI deals stack up ahead of earnings

Microsoft shares fell 2.4% to $459.38 in early New York trading Thursday after Switzerland’s competition commission opened a preliminary probe into its licensing fees. The Invesco QQQ dropped 1%. Microsoft said it would cooperate with Swiss regulators. Investors are watching for AI-related expenses and new licensing deals ahead of Microsoft’s Jan. 28 earnings report.
Tesla stock slides as Musk shifts Full Self-Driving to subscription-only, with earnings looming

Tesla stock slides as Musk shifts Full Self-Driving to subscription-only, with earnings looming

Tesla shares fell 1.8% to $439.20 Thursday morning after CEO Elon Musk said the Full Self-Driving feature will shift to a $99/month subscription model, ending the $8,000 purchase option after Feb. 14. The move comes as U.S. regulators investigate 2.88 million Teslas with FSD. Tesla also agreed to mediation in a federal lawsuit over alleged workplace harassment at its Fremont plant.

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  • TFI International Shares Surge 43% in April Amid Price Target Raises
    May 2, 2026, 6:18 PM EDT. Shares of Quebec-based TFI International Inc. (TFII:TSX) have surged 43% since late March, driven by better-than-expected earnings and strong second-quarter guidance announced April 27. Analysts from Bank of America, Citigroup, and TD Cowen have raised price targets, with TD Cowen's Jason Seidl lifting his target to $209 from $177, while shares closed Friday at $193.46. The company's solid balance sheet and commitment to returning free cash flow to shareholders are noted. CIBC's Kevin Chiang raised his target to $221, citing momentum in shipment volumes and revenue gains in the first quarter. The stock has rebounded sharply from a February 2025 dip following a reversed relocation decision, now up 85% year-to-date. The consensus 12-month target stands at $207.75 from 18 analysts, according to Bloomberg.

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Citigroup Stock’s Big Week: Fitch Turns Positive, and Jane Fraser Gets One More Test

Citigroup Stock’s Big Week: Fitch Turns Positive, and Jane Fraser Gets One More Test

2 May 2026
Fitch Ratings revised its outlook on Citigroup to positive, affirming its issuer ratings at A and F1. Citi reported Q1 net income of $5.8 billion on $24.6 billion revenue, with a 13.1% return on tangible common equity. Shares closed Friday at $127.44, valuing the bank at $237.4 billion. Citi said it returned $7.4 billion to shareholders in Q1 through buybacks and dividends.
MP Materials Stock Faces Rare Earth Test as China Supply Signals Shift Before Earnings

MP Materials Stock Faces Rare Earth Test as China Supply Signals Shift Before Earnings

2 May 2026
MP Materials will report first-quarter earnings on May 7 after market close. China shipped 60 tons of yttrium oxide to the U.S. in March, but annual U.S. imports remain down 75% from a year earlier. MP shares ended Friday at $66.63, valuing the company at $11.7 billion. The firm recently began producing neodymium-iron-boron magnets at its Texas facility.
Realty Income Stock Back In Focus As Vanguard Stake Lands Before Q1 Earnings

Realty Income Stock Back In Focus As Vanguard Stake Lands Before Q1 Earnings

2 May 2026
Vanguard Capital Management disclosed a 7.49% stake in Realty Income Corp, holding nearly 69.9 million shares as of March 31, according to an SEC filing. Realty Income will report first-quarter results after the NYSE closes on May 6. Shares closed Friday at $63.81, down 0.67%. Vanguard said the holding is not for activist purposes.
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