Silver Retreats in Holiday-Thinned Trade as Markets Await Fed Minutes
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Silver Retreats in Holiday-Thinned Trade as Markets Await Fed Minutes

Silver prices declined during a volatile session with limited trading activity due to the U.S. holiday. Market participants are focused on upcoming economic data and Federal Reserve communications.

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Bitcoin Retreats Below $68K Amid Thin Holiday Trading, Fed Minutes Loom
Crypto Sarah Chen

Bitcoin Retreats Below $68K Amid Thin Holiday Trading, Fed Minutes Loom

Bitcoin declined to approximately $67,900 during a holiday-thinned trading session, with market participants focusing on upcoming Federal Reserve minutes and institutional ETF flows for near-term direction.

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Markets Pause for Holiday as Investors Eye CPI, Fed Minutes, Walmart
Markets Daniel Marsh

Markets Pause for Holiday as Investors Eye CPI, Fed Minutes, Walmart

U.S. equity markets were closed Monday for the Presidents Day holiday, pausing after a mixed Friday session. Investors are assessing cooler inflation data and preparing for a week packed with Federal Reserve insights, economic reports, and earnings from retail giant Walmart.

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ASX 200 Eyes Steady Start Amid BHP Earnings, RBA Minutes
Markets Daniel Marsh

ASX 200 Eyes Steady Start Amid BHP Earnings, RBA Minutes

The Australian share market is set for a modestly higher opening on Tuesday, with investor attention fixed on BHP's earnings and the Reserve Bank's latest meeting minutes.

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Indian Indices Rebound on Bank, Energy Gains Amid Regulatory Concerns
Markets Daniel Marsh

Indian Indices Rebound on Bank, Energy Gains Amid Regulatory Concerns

Indian equity benchmarks snapped a two-day decline, with the Nifty 50 rising 0.83% and the Sensex gaining 0.79%, driven by strength in banking and energy shares.

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Salesforce Gains Ahead of Holiday, AI Acquisition and Earnings in Focus
Technology Sarah Chen

Salesforce Gains Ahead of Holiday, AI Acquisition and Earnings in Focus

Salesforce shares closed at $189.72, up 2.3%, with heavy trading volume ahead of the market holiday. The company's recent AI acquisition and cost discipline are under scrutiny as investors await quarterly results.

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Robinhood's February Metrics in Focus Amid Bitcoin Volatility
Crypto Sarah Chen

Robinhood's February Metrics in Focus Amid Bitcoin Volatility

Robinhood Markets will report its January monthly metrics on February 19, following a holiday-shortened week. The update comes as Bitcoin pulls back from recent peaks, potentially impacting the platform's crypto-related revenue.

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Lilly's Retevmo Hits Trial Goal in Early Lung Cancer, Stock Reaction Awaited
Analysis Daniel Marsh

Lilly's Retevmo Hits Trial Goal in Early Lung Cancer, Stock Reaction Awaited

Eli Lilly announced positive Phase 3 results for Retevmo in early-stage RET fusion-positive non-small cell lung cancer. U.S. market closure delays stock reaction until Tuesday.

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Exxon Mobil Faces Mixed Signals as Oil Prices Edge Up Ahead of Market Reopening
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Exxon Mobil Faces Mixed Signals as Oil Prices Edge Up Ahead of Market Reopening

Exxon Mobil shares closed at $148.45 Friday, down 1%, with markets closed Monday. Oil prices rose slightly as traders eye U.S.-Iran talks and OPEC+ signals, while refinery safety incident and ongoing litigation present company-specific headwinds.

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UnitedHealth Rallies Ahead of Key Medicare Decision
Regulation James Calloway

UnitedHealth Rallies Ahead of Key Medicare Decision

UnitedHealth Group shares closed 3.1% higher at $293.19 on Friday, marking a three-day rally. Investors are now focused on the upcoming final 2027 Medicare Advantage rate decision.

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J&J Shares Face Post-Holiday Pressure After Latest Talc Verdict
Markets Daniel Marsh

J&J Shares Face Post-Holiday Pressure After Latest Talc Verdict

Johnson & Johnson shares closed lower Friday after a jury found the company liable in a baby powder cancer case, awarding $250,000. Investors await Tuesday's trading after the holiday, with the ex-dividend date approaching.

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Arista CEO Warns of Severe Memory Cost Pressures Amid AI Boom
Technology Sarah Chen

Arista CEO Warns of Severe Memory Cost Pressures Amid AI Boom

Arista Networks CEO Jayshree Ullal highlighted worsening memory shortages and 'horrendous' component costs, citing intense AI data center demand. The company reported strong Q4 results and provided an upbeat Q1 revenue outlook.

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