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S&P 500 futures climb after index starts February trading on a winning note: Live updates
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Jan. 28, 2026 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Futures linked to the S&P 500 rose on Tuesday after U.S. equities posted a strong start to the new trading month. S&P 500 futures added 0.1%, while Nasdaq 100 futures […]
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Disney shares are flat as CEO succession takes the spotlight. Here’s what’s happening
Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger looks on prior to the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on November 10, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Michael Reaves | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images Disney shares inched higher in pre-market trading on Tuesday morning, as investors focus on […]
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Pfizer beats quarterly estimates despite Covid product decline, reaffirms modest outlook
Albert Bourla, CEO of Pfizer, speaking on Squawk on the Street at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 20, 2026. Oscar Molina | CNBC Pfizer on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter results that topped estimates even amid dwindling demand for its Covid products, while reaffirming its modest 2026 guidance that rattled investors in December. […]
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PepsiCo earnings beat estimates as drinks sales pick up around the world
Packages of Pepsi are displayed on a store shelf on Oct. 9, 2025 in San Anselmo, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images PepsiCo on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that topped analysts’ expectations, fueled by improving organic sales across its business. Shares of the food and beverage giant fell more than 1% in premarket trading. Here’s […]
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Palantir surges 10% after beating earnings estimates. Here’s what’s happening
Palantir surged 10% in premarket trading on Tuesday after beating Wall Street’s fourth quarter estimates amid rising spending on AI tools from governments and businesses. The shares popped after it reported $1.41 billion in revenue, ahead of LSEG estimates of $1.33 billion. The earnings came after a muted end to 2025 — November was Palantir’s […]
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Rare earth stocks jump after Trump launches $12 billion critical minerals stockpile
US President Donald Trump speaks to the press about a critical minerals stockpile with $12 billion in initial funding, as Washington seeks to lower reliance on China for rare earths and other resources, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 2, 2026. Saul Loeb | Afp | Getty Images […]
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‘Devil in the details’: India-U.S. deal raises hopes for a reset — but the fine print remains unclear
The U.S. and India announced a trade deal Monday after months of negotiations, raising hopes for a strategic reset after ties had plummeted to their lowest point in decades. But the lack of detail and a clear timeline has fueled doubts over how quickly the framework can be turned into a binding agreement and whether […]
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European mining stocks rise as gold and silver rebound
Rio Tinto and Glencore are back in talks about a possible $260 billion megadeal Rio Tinto LONDON — European stocks were higher on Tuesday as global markets settled following a short-lived sell-off in cryptocurrencies and precious metals. Shortly after the opening bell, the pan-European Stoxx 600 was 0.6% higher, with most sectors and all major […]
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China set to attend India’s upcoming AI summit signaling improving relations with New Delhi
Key Points A vice minister from China’s Ministry of Science and Technology will lead a delegation to India’s AI Impact Summit this month. That’s according to George Chen, partner and co-chair of digital practice at The Asia Group, citing conversations with his government contacts. The planned visit, with Chinese businesses expected to participate, comes as […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Asia markets and precious metals rebound amid Trump’s trade deal with India
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi hugs U.S. President Donald Trump as they give joint statements in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, June 26, 2017. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters Asia markets on Tuesday staged a staggering turnaround from the previous day. South Korea’s Kospi led gains in the region, soaring 6.7% as […]
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