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Institutional QQQ Moves Diverge as Nasdaq Proposes Faster Index Inclusion
Paradigm Capital more than doubled its QQQ stake in Q3, while SouthState Bank cut its position by nearly half. Nasdaq is seeking feedback on a rule to accelerate large new listings into the Nasdaq-100 index.
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Plunge 7% on Softer Weather Outlook
Henry Hub natural gas contracts tumbled roughly 7% in premarket trading Monday, pressured by forecasts for warmer temperatures and declining demand projections.
Crude Prices Stabilize as Geopolitical Tensions Ease, Focus Shifts to Inventory Data
Oil markets found equilibrium Monday, with Brent crude holding near $68, as progress in U.S.-Iran talks tempered supply fears. Traders are now awaiting key U.S. inventory reports and OPEC/IEA monthly outlooks.
XRP Retreats Amid Macro Jitters and Thin Liquidity
XRP fell roughly 4% to $1.38, tracking broader crypto weakness ahead of key U.S. economic data. Analysts warn thin market depth is amplifying price swings.
AI Chip Stocks Face Pressure as Samsung Ramps HBM4 Production Ahead of Key Data
Micron shares declined premarket following reports Samsung will begin mass production of next-generation HBM4 memory for Nvidia AI chips this month. Investors await U.S. jobs and inflation data for Fed policy clues.
Silver Extends Rally Amid Dollar Weakness, Awaits Key U.S. Economic Data
Silver prices surged over 4% to $81.32 per ounce, continuing Friday's sharp gains as the dollar weakened. Traders await delayed U.S. payrolls and inflation reports this week.
Bitcoin Retreats Under $70K Amid Exchange Mishap and U.S. Data Watch
Bitcoin fell 3% to $68,548, pressured by a $40 billion distribution error at Bithumb and anticipation of key U.S. economic reports. Liquidity concerns add to market volatility.
Solana's SOL Dips to $83 Amid Divergent $20-$250 Price Outlooks
Solana's SOL token fell over 4% to near $83, with futures liquidations rising. Analysts present a wide 2026 range, from $20 on legal risks to $250 if stablecoin adoption accelerates.
China's Treasury Caution Weighs on Dollar, Japan's Election Spurs Nikkei Rally
The U.S. dollar weakened as China advised banks to limit Treasury holdings, while Japan's Nikkei surged to a record high following Prime Minister Takaichi's election victory and tax cut pledge.
U.S. Futures Hold Steady Ahead of Key Jobs, Inflation Data After Dow Hits 50,000
Wall Street futures showed little movement early Monday as investors awaited delayed January employment and inflation reports. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 50,000 for the first time on Friday.
Shell Advances Toward Annual Peak on $3.5 Billion Share Repurchase Plan
Shell shares gained as the energy giant launched a $3.5 billion buyback program, with JPMorgan maintaining an Overweight rating. The company reported Q4 adjusted earnings of $3.26 billion.