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Gold, Silver Prices Fall Sharply Ahead of Trump's Fed Chair Pick. Here's Why.
Barrons· 2026-01-30 10:14
Core Viewpoint - The price of gold has decreased in anticipation of an announcement regarding the new Federal Reserve Chair, expected to be made on Friday [1] Group 1 - The announcement of the new Fed Chair is influencing market sentiment, leading to a decline in gold prices [1]
Oil Pulls Back But Remains on Track for Strong Weekly Gain
Barrons· 2026-01-30 09:23
Oil Pulls Back But Remains on Track for Strong Weekly GainCONCLUDED[Stock Market News From Jan. 30, 2026: Dow Falls After Trump Picks Warsh to Head the Fed]Last Updated:---19 hours ago# Oil Pulls Back But Remains on Track for Strong Weekly GainByGiulia Petroni, Dow Jones NewswiresOil prices retreated following a three-day rally but remained on track for significant weekly gains as the possibility of U.S. military action against Iran keeps markets on edge.Brent crude was down 1.8% to $68.32 a barrel after br ...
Bitcoin Falls as Microsoft Leads Tech Selloff After Earnings
Barrons· 2026-01-30 09:07
Bitcoin Falls as Microsoft Leads Tech Selloff After EarningsCONCLUDED[Stock Market News From Jan. 30, 2026: Dow Falls After Trump Picks Warsh to Head the Fed]Last Updated:---15 hours ago# Bitcoin Falls as Microsoft Leads Tech Selloff After EarningsByRenae Dyer, Dow Jones NewswiresBitcoin remained under pressure after hitting a two-month low overnight as disappointing earnings from Microsoft fueled a wider selloff in tech stocks."We are not in the AI bubble camp, but we do believe that the market will questi ...
Amazon Mulls $50 Billion Investment in OpenAI, Report Says. What's in it for Both.
Barrons· 2026-01-30 08:47
Core Insights - Amazon is negotiating to invest up to $50 billion in OpenAI as part of a larger fundraising effort to raise a total of $100 billion [1] Company Summary - Amazon's potential investment in OpenAI signifies a strong interest in artificial intelligence and its applications [1] - The overall fundraising round aims to secure significant capital, indicating a robust market interest in AI technologies [1] Industry Summary - The investment landscape for AI companies is becoming increasingly competitive, with major players like Amazon looking to secure substantial stakes [1] - The move reflects the growing importance of AI in various sectors and the potential for high returns on investment [1]
Micron Stock Keeps Climbing—And a Top Executive May Have Sold Too Soon
Barrons· 2026-01-30 08:00
Core Insights - Micron's executive vice president of global operations sold shares prior to their peak price, indicating potential insider trading concerns and market timing strategies [1] Group 1 - The sale of shares occurred just before the stock reached an all-time high, which may raise questions about the timing and motivations behind the transaction [1] - This action could reflect broader trends in executive behavior regarding stock sales and market performance [1]
Gold Is Soaring and Wall Street Calls It ‘Debasement.' Is It?
Barrons· 2026-01-30 07:30
Some 68% of gold's price movement over the past year is explained by U.S. policy shifts. ...
A Baby Food Maker and Furniture Retailer Will Test Appetites for Consumer IPOs
Barrons· 2026-01-30 07:00
Once Upon a Farm and Bob's Discount Furniture are set to go public. Can consumer stocks shine in an AI-led world? ...
The War on Defense Stock Dividends
Barrons· 2026-01-30 06:30
The War on Defense Stock Dividends - Barron'sSkip to Main ContentThis copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only. Distribution and use of this material are governed by our Subscriber Agreement and by copyright law. For non-personal use or to order multiple copies, please contact Dow Jones Reprints at 1-800-843-0008 or visit www.djreprints.com.# The War on Defense Stock DividendsBy [Al Root]ShareResize---ReprintsIn this article[BA][NOC][RTX][LMT][ITA]A Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft. ...
Review & Preview: Finally, a Fed Chair?
Barrons· 2026-01-30 01:31
Core Viewpoint - Donald Trump is set to announce his pick for the Federal Reserve chair on Friday morning, which may have significant implications for market dynamics and monetary policy direction [1] Group 1 - The announcement comes after a busy day for markets, indicating heightened investor interest and potential volatility [1]
Apple Increasingly Looks to India for Sales and Manufacturing
Barrons· 2026-01-29 23:11
Apple Increasingly Looks to India for Sales and ManufacturingCONCLUDED[Apple Earnings Beat Estimates. iPhone Has 'Best-Ever Quarter.']Last Updated:---18 hours ago# Apple Increasingly Looks to India for Sales and ManufacturingBy[Adam Levine]Though this quarter gave some relief on the demand-side, China presents a lot of risk to Apple. Its sales can have a large effect on companywide revenue, and even after years of supply diversification efforts, most Apple devices are still assembled in China.The only count ...