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Netflix, Inc. engages in providing entertainment services. It also offers activities for leisure time, entertainment video, video gaming, and other sources of entertainment. It operates through the United States and International geographic segments. The company was founded by Marc Randolph and Wilmot Reed Hastings on August 29, 1997 and is headquartered in Los Gatos, CA.

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Netflix Inc

Netflix is facing a volatile reaction as investors weigh a strong earnings beat against disappointing forward guidance and the unexpected departure of co-founder Reed Hastings from the board. The community remains deeply divided, with some traders capitalizing on the post-earnings sell-off to hunt for a dip, while others are bracing for further downside amid concerns over slowing growth and shifting consumer sentiment.

XRP is a decentralized digital asset and the native token of the XRP Ledger, a Layer 1 blockchain designed for high-performance global payments. Its primary value proposition is offering a fast, cost-effective alternative to traditional banking systems by enabling near-instant cross-border settlements that finalize in three to five seconds. By serving as a neutral bridge asset between different fiat currencies, it helps financial institutions lower liquidity costs and eliminates the need for pre-funded accounts.  The network is unique because it utilizes a federated consensus protocol instead of energy-intensive mining or staking. This system achieves deterministic finality through a Unique Node List of trusted validators who must reach an eighty percent agreement threshold to permanently record transactions. This infrastructure supports a sustained throughput of 1,500 transactions per second and includes a built-in decentralized exchange that allows for the automated trading of any tokenized asset without intermediaries.  The project traces its origins back to 2004 with Ryan Fugger before being co-founded in its modern form by Jed McCaleb and Chris Larsen. The company, now known as Ripple, works with major financial institutions as partners and investors to build global payment solutions. To protect the network from spam, a small amount of XRP is burned during every transaction, and the token is further utilized by institutions as collateral to access traditional markets and manage digital asset infrastructure.  Institutional adoption of the asset reached a major milestone in November 2025 when the SEC approved the first wave of spot XRP ETFs. These products, offered by major issuers including Bitwise, Grayscale, 21Shares, Canary Capital, and Franklin Templeton, are now listed on prominent exchanges like the NYSE Arca, Nasdaq, and Cboe BZX. While Ripple remains a key contributor to the ecosystem, the underlying XRP Ledger continues to operate as an open-source and decentralized network.

Ripple

Ripple (XRP) is capturing investor attention as it trades around key resistance levels, with the community closely tracking potential legislative progress on the Clarity Act. While sentiment remains divided between long-term holders anticipating institutional adoption through real-world utility and skeptics frustrated by sluggish price action, the discourse is dominated by debates over its future role in global payment infrastructure versus its perceived underperformance compared to other major crypto assets.

IREN Ltd. is a vertically integrated data center business powering the future of Bitcoin, AI and beyond with renewable energy. It is strategically located in renewable-rich, fiber-connected regions across the US and Canada. IREN’s large-scale, grid-connected facilities are purpose-built for the next generation of power-dense computing applications. The company was founded by Daniel Roberts and William Roberts on November 6, 2018, and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

IREN Ltd.

IREN Limited

IREN is trending as traders speculate on a potential breakout driven by nearing energization milestones at its Sweetwater facility and the high anticipation of a major AI infrastructure deal. The community is actively debating the company's competitive standing against peers like NBIS, weighing the impact of share dilution against the massive value of its secured power capacity and AI compute expansion.

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WeShop Holdings Limited is currently experiencing extreme volatility driven by a classic low-float short squeeze, with the community actively comparing its rapid price action to recent market runners like $BIRD and $MYSE. While bullish investors are aggressively pushing for higher price targets and highlighting massive volume, skeptics are warning that this is a high-risk pump-and-dump scheme prone to sudden reversals and frequent trading halts.

Intel Corp. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of computer products and technologies. It delivers computer, networking, data storage, and communications platforms. The firm operates through the following segments: Client Computing Group (CCG), Data Center and AI (DCAI), Intel Foundry Services (IFS), and All Other. The CCG segment consists of platforms designed for notebooks, 2-in-1 systems, desktops, tablets, phones, wireless and wired connectivity products, and mobile communication components. The DCAI segment delivers solutions to cloud service providers and enterprise customers, along with silicon devices for communications service providers and high-performance computing customers. The IFS segment refers to full stack solutions created from the foundry industry ecosystem. The All Other segment represents results from other non-reportable segments and corporate-related charges. The company was founded by Robert Norton Noyce and Gordon Earle Moore on July 18, 1968, and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

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Intel Corp

Intel is currently surging as the market prices in the potential of its foundry business, fueled by high-profile collaborations with major tech giants and optimistic price target hikes from analysts citing insatiable server CPU demand. The community is actively debating the stock's transition from a legacy tech play to a central AI infrastructure provider, with significant chatter focused on high-stakes options positioning and upcoming earnings volatility.

Lucid Group, Inc. manufactures electric vehicles. It designs, develops, and builds energy storage systems for electric vehicles and supplies automakers with the battery pack system needed to power hybrid, plug-in, and electric vehicles. The company was founded in December 2007 and is headquartered in Newark, CA.

Lucid Group Inc

Lucid is trending as the market reacts to the appointment of a new CEO, Silvio Napoli, and a major capital infusion led by a $750 million investment from the PIF and Uber. Despite the news, investors are divided, with many debating the impact of ongoing share dilution, operational challenges, and concerns over the company's long-term path to profitability.

Navitas Semiconductor Corp. engages in the development of ultra-efficient gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductors. Its GaN power ICs integrate GaN power with drive, control and protection to enable charging, power density, and energy savings for mobile, consumer, enterprise, eMobility and new energy markets. The company was founded by Daniel Kinzer, Nick Fichtenbaum, Gene Sheridan, and Jason Zhang on August 12, 2020 and is headquartered in Torrance, CA.

Navitas Semiconductor Corp

Navitas Semiconductor is trending as the community debates its strategic positioning in the AI data center power market, specifically regarding its 800V GaN-based solutions and potential for institutional adoption. Traders are actively analyzing recent insider appointments, competitive dynamics with major semiconductor incumbents, and the stock's high volatility as they weigh the potential for a breakout against concerns over dilution and short-term price manipulation.

AXT, Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacture and distribution of compound and single element semiconductor substrates. It also sells specialty material substrates and raw materials used to make substrates and other related products. The company was founded by Morris S. Young and Davis Zhang in 1986 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA.

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AXTI is currently experiencing intense volatility fueled by massive retail FOMO, speculative options flow, and conflicting institutional reports regarding its role as a key supplier for AI infrastructure. The community remains sharply divided between bulls betting on indium phosphide bottlenecks and bears citing extreme valuation concerns, insider selling, and potential dilution risks ahead of upcoming earnings.

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. engages in the design and manufacture of space launch vehicles. It offers Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and orbital transfer vehicles. The company was founded by Thomas E. Markusic, Mark Watt, and Max Polyakov in January 27, 2017 and is headquartered in Cedar Park, TX.

Firefly Aerospace Inc.

Firefly Aerospace is trending following the successful launch of its Alpha rocket and an optimistic price target update from Roth Capital, fueling investor enthusiasm for its lunar and defense programs. The community is actively discussing the stock's potential for a broader valuation re-rating, contrasting its diversified aerospace software strategy against peers while weighing momentum against short-term volatility.

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The $DARTH community is currently embroiled in an active rivalry with $MAULCOIN and a newly launched $SIDIOUS, leading to intense debates over loyalty and market strategy. Investors are closely monitoring liquidity, potential token burns, and leadership transparency as they trade between these competing projects.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The company reported record silver production in Q4, producing 4.2 million ounces.</li><li>The growth was driven by the acquisition of the Los Gatos Silver Mine, First Majestic said.</li><li>First Majestic’s net profit came in at $105.2 million compared to a $13.5 million loss last year.&nbsp;</li></ul>Shares of First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG) rose more than 8% on Thursday after the company reported a better-than-expected, record quarterly revenue.First Majestic’s Q4 revenue surged 169% year-on-year to $463.9 million, well above Wall Street’s estimates of $403.8 million, according to Fiscal.ai data. The company swung to a net profit of $105.2 million from a $13.5 million loss a year earlier, but earnings of $0.17 per share fell short of analysts’ expectations of $0.20 per share.The company said 60% of its total Q4 revenue came from silver sales. It also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0083 per share.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Record Silver Production</h2>The company reported record silver production in Q4, producing 4.2 million ounces, up 77% from 2.4 million ounces a year earlier. Full-year silver output reached a record 15.4 million ounces, an 84% increase from 2024 levels.The growth was driven by the acquisition of the Los Gatos Silver Mine and higher production at the San Dimas and La Encantada mines. The company completed its purchase of Gatos Silver in January 2025, adding a 70% stake in the Los Gatos mine in Mexico.First Majestic ended the year with a record $937.7 million in cash.Separately, the company announced that Daniel Muñiz Quintanilla resigned as a director effective Feb. 8, 2026.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>Retail sentiment flipped to ‘bullish’ from ‘bearish’ a day earlier, amid high’ message volumes.&nbsp;<img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/AG_jpg_04480eb5d9.webp" alt="AG.jpg">One user said the company’s minting business is growing fast.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Acronn/message/645345403</stembedurl>Another user highlighted the company’s strong fundamentals.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/SilverAndGoldToTheMoon/message/645338040</stembedurl>Year-to-date, <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/AG">AG shares</a> have gained 44%.Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/gold-silver-crude-iran-us-tensions-fomc-update/cZRjwCvR4wD">Gold Inches Higher As Middle East Tensions Boil, But Fed Caution Limits Upside</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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AG Stock Rises Over 8% On Record Quarterly Revenue

First Majestic’s Q4 revenue surged 169% year-on-year to a record $463.9 million.

Silver’s Rally Paying Off? First Majestic’s Record Quarter Sends AG Stock Higher 

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First Majestic’s Q4 revenue surged 169% year-on-year to a record $463.9 million.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Spot silver prices traded nearly 4% lower at $73.90 an ounce, their lowest levels in more than 10 days.</li><li>According to Bank of America’s February Global Fund Manager Survey, investors expect gold to peak at about $6,200 per ounce.</li><li>The U.S. Dollar index has gained around 0.4% over the past five sessions.</li></ul>Economist Peter Schiff, in a post on X, urged investors to “buy the dips” after gold and silver prices continued to decline amid a stronger U.S. dollar.<img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Schiff_jpg_0699192daf.webp" alt="Schiff.jpg">Spot gold (XAU/USD) prices fell nearly 2% to $4,910 per ounce at the time of writing, down for a third consecutive session. Gold futures for April 2026 deliveries were down over 2% at $4,940 per ounce. Meanwhile, spot silver prices (XAG/USD) traded nearly 4% lower at $73.90 an ounce, their lowest levels in more than 10 days. Contracts expiring in April declined over 4% to $75.04 per ounce.Precious metals have been on a downtrend over the past five sessions, with spot gold edging 2.5% lower and spot silver slumping nearly 9%.The U.S. Dollar index (DXY), which measures the greenback against six major currencies, was up 0.1% and has gained nearly 0.4% over the past five sessions.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Gold Could Consolidate Above $5,000</h2>ActivTrades analyst Ricardo Evangelista told Reuters on Tuesday that traders are in a wait-and-see mode, with safe-haven demand pausing as markets look for clarity from U.S.–Iran talks and the latest FOMC minutes, which could shape expectations for the Fed’s rate path. He added that ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainty, along with dovish dollar expectations, could keep gold consolidating above $5,000 and potentially pushing toward $6,000 later this year.Meanwhile, several Asian markets, including mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, and South Korea, are closed for the Lunar New Year.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Gold To Peak At $6,200?</h2>According to a report by the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday, citing Bank of America’s February Global Fund Manager Survey, investors expect gold to peak at about $6,200 per ounce based on the weighted average forecast.&nbsp;Meanwhile, 20% believe gold has already reached its high, while 19% expect prices to climb beyond $7,000.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Miners Perform?</h2>Shares of silver miners <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/PAAS">Pan American Silver Corp.</a> (PAAS) and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/HL">Hecla Mining</a> (HL) declined more than 3.5% in pre-market trading, while <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/AG">First Majestic</a> (AG) stock slumped 4.7%. Meanwhile, shares of gold miners&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/NEM">Newmont Corp</a>. (NEM) and<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/B"> Barrick Gold</a> (B) fell 3.4% and 2.8%, respectively.Retail sentiment for&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SLV">iShares Silver Trust</a> (SLV) on Stocktwits remained in the ‘extremely bearish’ zone while sentiment for <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/GLD">SPDR Gold Shares ETF</a> (GLD) remained in the ‘bearish’ territory over the past 24 hours.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>Regarding SLV, one user expects extremely high volumes on Tuesday, as investors may take advantage of lower silver prices and increased contract activity.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/ProspectorInvesting/message/645093936</stembedurl>One bearish user said the ETF was likely to fall to $50. It is currently at around $68.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Loudermilk64/message/645095822</stembedurl>&nbsp;Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-did-kw-stock-gain-in-pre-market-today/cZRW1zbR4u4">This Real Estate Stock Is Up 11% Before The Bell – Here’s Why</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.&nbsp;

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Peter Schiff Signals ‘Buy The Dips’ As Gold, Silver Extend Fall – PAAS, AG, HL Stocks Down Over 3.5% Premarket

Spot gold prices fell nearly 2% to $4,910 per ounce at the time of writing, down for a third consecutive session. PAAS, AG, HL Stocks Down Over 3.5% Premarket.

Spot gold prices fell nearly 2% to $4,910 per ounce at the time of writing, down for a third consecutive session.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Silver futures for March 2026 deliveries jumped 8% to $83.02 an ounce.</li><li>Gold also rallied as the bullion climbed above $5,000 per ounce in the session.</li><li>Investors expect signs of stabilizing labor market in the January jobs report which is due on Wednesday, while inflation data is due on Friday.</li></ul>Spot silver prices rose more than 6% on Monday as investors&nbsp;continued&nbsp;their buying spree and extended last week’s rebound in the white metal. Silver gave up its record rally at the end of the last month.&nbsp;The XAG/USD pair was up 6.8% to $83.32 an ounce at the time of writing. Silver futures for March 2026 deliveries jumped 8% to $83.02 an ounce.Meanwhile, gold also rallied as the bullion climbed to go above $5,000 per ounce in the session. Spot gold (XAU/USD) was up nearly 2.1% to $5,068.57 at the time of writing.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Key Economic Data Looms</h2>The upcoming U.S. economic data will offer investors important signs as to which direction&nbsp;the Fed’s policy will move. Investors expect signs of stabilizing labor markets in the January jobs report, which is due&nbsp;on Wednesday.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the report on inflation data is due on Friday.&nbsp;So far in 2026, precious metals experienced a historic surge, fueled by rising geopolitical tensions due to ongoing conflicts, currency debasement, and worries over the Federal Reserve’s autonomy.&nbsp;Speculative buying further accelerated the rally, until gold and silver prices&nbsp;pulled back&nbsp;at the end of January after Kevin Warsh’s nomination as the next chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve&nbsp;eased concerns about the Fed’s future.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Silver Stocks, ETFs Jump</h2>The iShares Silver Trust (<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SLV">SLV)</a> jumped&nbsp;7.3% on Monday, to about $75.11, at the time of writing. SLV was up roughly 12% for the year. Retail sentiment around SLV trended in ‘neutral’ territory amid ‘high’ message volume.&nbsp;The surge in white metal&nbsp;prices saw shares of silver miners&nbsp;First Majestic (<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/AG">AG</a>), Hecla Mining (<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/HL">HL</a>), and Pan American Silver Corp. (<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/PAAS">PAAS</a>) jump&nbsp;7.81%, 3.49%, and 5.71% respectively on Monday.&nbsp;Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/american-expect-lower-near-term-inflation-as-per-ny-fed/cZbv3yIR4oK">Americans Expect Lower Near-Term Inflation, NY Fed’s Latest Survey Shows</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Silver coins are displayed at Polyak Precious Metals on January 14, 2026 in San Francisco, California. 

Spot Silver Rallies More Than 6% Ahead Of January Jobs Report

In 2026, precious metals experienced a historic surge, fueled by rising geopolitical tensions due to ongoing conflicts, currency debasement, and worries over the Federal Reserve’s autonomy.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Explaining the plunge in Bitcoin over the previous week, the economist stated that people bought into the cryptocurrency’s adoption, which attracted a lot of speculators to the cryptocurrency.</li><li>Bitcoin prices have declined by over 4% over the previous five trading sessions, with the cryptocurrency hovering at $70,085 at the time of writing.</li><li>Analysts at Schwab Center for Financial Research stated that the decline in AI stocks, as well as software companies, last week was a result of profit-taking to some extent.</li></ul>Mohamed El-Erian, Chief Economic Advisor at Allianz, explained the volatility in the equities, commodities, and cryptocurrency markets last week, reportedly stating that it was “mainly technical.”“It was mainly technical. It was a deleveraging that started in the most speculative parts of the market.. silver, bitcoin, etcetera, and started contaminating others,” he said during an interview with CNBC.The economist added that the “buy on dips” sentiment led to a rebound in equities toward the end of the week – the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&amp;P 500, and the Nasdaq Composite indexes ended Friday with gains of between 2% and 2.5%.“The week before was policy news. This week is going to be all about data. It’s a fascinating time to be observing and participating in these markets,” he added.<h2 class="st-heading-2">El-Erian Explains Bitcoin’s Decline</h2>Explaining the plunge in Bitcoin over the previous week, the economist stated that people bought into the cryptocurrency’s adoption, which attracted a lot of speculators to the cryptocurrency. “Then you got a shakeout,” he said in the interview.Bitcoin prices have declined by over 4% over the previous five trading sessions, with the cryptocurrency hovering at $70,085 at the time of writing.“The fundamental theme for Bitcoin is continued institutional adoption, and it’s going to be volatile until that resident base of investors, not tourist investors, becomes big enough to absorb,” he added.Bitcoin prices fell to $67,000 last week, and the cryptocurrency is currently trading lower by nearly 21% year-to-date.El-Erian noted that this effect was visible in silver as well as, to a certain extent, gold, too.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Analysts Point To Profit Taking</h2>Analysts at Schwab Center for Financial Research (SCFR) stated that the decline in AI and software stocks last week was partly due to profit-taking, following rallies in companies like Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) and Micron Technology Inc. (MU).AMD stock is up nearly 7% over the past month, while MU stock is up more than 12%.“Segment leaders like Nvidia and Broadcom keep struggling to find new buyers as investors worry about the AI story possibly growing weaker over time,” the firm stated in its latest note.SCFR added that the data this week could go a long way toward “sorting things out” in terms of the economy.Meanwhile, U.S. equities gained in Monday morning’s trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was up by 0.67%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) rose 0.95%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) edged up by 0.01%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bearish’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) was up by 0.02% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/novo-nordisk-sues-hims-hers-permanent-ban-unapproved-compounded-drugs/cZbHzMjR4o2">Novo Nordisk Sues Hims &amp; Hers Over Compounded Wegovy, Calls For Permanent Sales Ban: HIMS Stock Tanks</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Mohamed El-Erian, Chief Economic Adviser of Allianz, during an interaction

‘Mainly Technical’: El-Erian Explains Last Week’s Selloff Across Stocks, Crypto, Silver

The economist added that the “buy on dips” sentiment led to a rebound in equities toward the end of the week.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Alphabet stated on Wednesday that it expects capex to reach $175 billion to $185 billion this year.</li><li>At the top end, this would be more than double the capex spend of $91.45 billion in 2025.</li><li>The company said that its investments in AI computing capacity were central to its capex plans for 2026.</li></ul>U.S. stocks opened on a negative note on Thursday as investors turn their focus to Amazon.com Inc.’s (AMZN) earnings, amid a risk-off stance toward tech stocks.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which mirrors the S&amp;P 500 index, was down by 0.55% at the time of writing, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ), which mirrors the Nasdaq 100 index, fell 0.44%. The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA), which tracks the Dow Jones Industrial Average, declined 0.55%.“The recent heavy selling in both AI and software has made the entire tech sector more volatile, with many market participants appearing to sell at the first sign of danger,” said analysts at Schwab Center for Financial Research in their latest note.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Alphabet Projects Increase In AI Spending</h2>After announcing in October 2025 that it expects a “significant increase” in capital expenditure in 2026, Alphabet stated on Wednesday that it expects capex to reach $175 billion to $185 billion this year. At the top end, this would be more than double the capex spend of $91.45 billion in 2025.The company said that its investments in AI computing capacity were central to its capex plans for 2026. “We are seeing our AI investments and infrastructure drive revenue and growth across the board,” Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai told analysts during a post-earnings conference call on Wednesday.While the S&amp;P 500 was down by 37 points at the time of writing, hovering at 6,845, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down by 0.56%, and the Nasdaq Composite was down by 0.51%.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Layoffs In January Highest Since 2009</h2>Layoffs in January hit the <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/layoffs-in-january-highest-since-2009-hiring-lowest-on-record/cZbZe3wR4V0">highest levels</a> since 2009, with U.S.-based employers announcing 108,435 job cuts during the month, according to the latest report by consulting firm Challenger, Gray &amp; Christmas.The report added that this is the highest since January 2009, when 241,749 job cuts were announced.Meanwhile, U.S. jobless claims rose to 231,000 for the week ended Jan. 31, 2026, according to Department of Labor data released on Thursday. This was higher than the 212,000 claims expected by Wall Street, according to a Dow Jones consensus as&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.marketwatch.com/economy-politics/calendar">cited</a> by MarketWatch.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/apple-maps-ads-escape-european-union-digital-markets-act-designation/cZbZPNsR4V4">Apple Maps And Ads Escape Designation As Gatekeepers Under EU's Digital Markets Act</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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SPY, QQQ Decline As US Equities Fall: Alphabet’s Increased AI Spending Spooks Investors

The S&P 500 fell by 37 points to hover at 6,845, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down by 0.56%, and the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.51%.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Dalio said that central banks, sovereign wealth funds, and governments should keep a “certain percentage” of their investments parked in gold to diversify their risks.</li><li>He also warned that the world is on the brink of a capital war, when money is weaponized using measures such as trade embargoes and blocking access to the capital markets.</li><li>Among Dalio’s concerns is the Trump administration’s recent push to bring Greenland, a Danish territory, under U.S. control for its “national security” needs.</li></ul>Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio on Tuesday reportedly backed gold as a hedge against capital wars in which controls are placed on foreign exchange and capital.During an interview with&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/03/ray-dalio-warns-capital-war-gold-hedge.html">CNBC</a> at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, the investor pointed to gold’s utility as a store of value, while adding that both gold and silver are showing signs of recovery after the recent sell-off.“Because gold is a diversifier, when the bad times come along, it does uniquely well, and when the good times are prosperous, less so, [but] it’s an effective diversifier. I’d say the most important thing is [to] have a well-diversified portfolio,” Dalio added, according to the report.The investor said that central banks, sovereign wealth funds, and governments should keep a “certain percentage” of their investments parked in gold to diversify their risks.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Weaponization Of Money</h2>Dalio also warned that the world is on the brink of a capital war, in which money is weaponized through measures such as trade embargoes and restrictions on access to capital markets. Among Dalio’s concerns is the Trump administration’s recent push to bring Greenland, a Danish territory, under U.S. control for its “national security” needs.“We are on the brink. That means not in, but it means we are quite close to [capital war], and it would be very easy to go over the brink into a capital war, because there are mutual fears,” he said, according to the report.He added that capital controls are taking place all over the world right now, which is historically a trait he has observed in capital wars.<h2 class="st-heading-2">The Mistake People Make With Gold</h2>Dalio also pointed to concerns among people about gold’s trajectory amid near- to mid-term price movements in the yellow metal.“Gold is up about 65% from a year ago, and down about 16% from its high, and I think people make the mistake of thinking, is it going to go up and down, and should I buy it?” he said, according to the report.While silver prices soared nearly 67% since the beginning of 2026, a recent sell-off has brought those gains to nearly 21% year to date. Gold prices rose nearly 29% during this period, before giving up some of the gains to hover 14% higher YTD.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Where Are Gold And Silver Headed To?</h2>After recent volatility in gold and silver prices, analysts at ING Think noted that the price trajectory of the two metals will depend on how Chinese investors respond to last week’s decline.“Price direction in the near term will hinge on the extent of dip‑buying from Chinese investors following Friday’s retreat. With volatility spiking and the Lunar New Year approaching, traders are likely to pare back positions and reduce risk,” the firm stated in a recent note.Meanwhile, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/GLD">SPDR Gold Shares ETF</a> (GLD) was up 5.52% at the time of writing, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IAU">iShares Gold Trust ETF</a> (IAU) rose 5.46%. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits around the GLD ETF was trending in the ‘extremely bullish’ territory at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/pypl-stock-declines-premarket-q4-earnings-miss-paypal-appoints-new-ceo/cZbislXR4lt">PYPL Stock Declines Pre-Market After Q4 Earnings Miss: PayPal Appoints New CEO</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Ray Dalio speaks onstage during the 2025 TIME100 Summit at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 23, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for TIME)

Ray Dalio Reportedly Backs Gold As A Hedge Against Capital Wars: 'When The Bad Times Come Along, It Does Uniquely Well'

During an interview with CNBC, Dalio pointed to gold’s utility as a store of value, while adding that both gold and silver are showing signs of recovery after the recent sell-off.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The U.S. dollar strengthened after reports that the Trump administration is preparing to nominate Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair.</li><li>Gold also witnessed a sell-off with the spot price falling below $5,000 per ounce earlier in the session.&nbsp;</li><li>Shares of silver miners fell more than 10% in pre-market.</li></ul>Spot silver prices plummeted nearly 18% on Friday, dragged by heavy selling pressure that swept through the precious metals market.The XAG/USD pair was down 14.6% to $98 an ounce at the time of writing, falling below the $100 mark for the first time since January 23. Silver futures for March 2026 deliveries fell 14.3% to $97.96 an ounce.Meanwhile, gold’s rally was also cut short as the bullion fell below $5,000 per ounce earlier in the session. Spot gold (XAU/USD) was down nearly 7% at the time of writing, while futures for February 2026 deliveries sank 5.5% to $5,030.6 an ounce.The U.S. dollar strengthened after reports that the Trump administration is preparing to nominate Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair. The U.S. Dollar index (DXY), which measures the greenback against six major currencies, rose 0.5% to 96.6.Warsh, a former Fed governor known for his hawkish stance on inflation, has recently argued for lower interest rates. Trump is expected to formally announce his choice soon, with Warsh seen as a leading contender to succeed Jerome Powell, whose tenure as the chairman ends in May.<h2 class="st-heading-2">ETFs Crash</h2>The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SLV">iShares Silver Trust</a> (SLV) declined to about $91, erasing much of its year-to-date rally. As of Thursday’s close, SLV was still up roughly 56% for the year, but if premarket losses persist, those gains could shrink to nearly 35%. The abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF (SIVR) slumped to $95.Meanwhile, shares of silver miners First Majestic (AG), Hecla Mining (HL), and Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS) declined around 11% in pre-market trading.Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-bnai-stock-down-today/cmySizHR416">BNAI Raised Fresh Capital – So Why Is The Stock Tanking Over 30% In Pre-Market Today?</a> For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Gold and silver bars of various sizes lie in a safe on a table at the precious metals dealer Pro Aurum

Silver Plummets 18% After Weeks Of Relentless Rally – AG, HL, PAAS Stocks Also Dragged Lower  

Spot silver prices fell below $100 an ounce for the first time since January 23.

<ul><li>Essentially, if you had invested $10,000 in gold and silver a year ago, your investment today would have been worth $20,000 and $38,300, respectively.</li><li>A similar investment in the DJIA, S&amp;P 500, and Nasdaq Composite indexes would have been worth $10,962, $11,554, and $12,152, respectively.</li><li>Analysts at ING Think ascribed the surge in gold prices to several factors, including geopolitical tensions.</li></ul>Precious metals are staging one of their strongest rallies, with gold and silver far outperforming U.S. equities. The performance gap is only widening in 2026 so far amid rising geopolitical tensions and investor demand for safe-haven assets.Spot gold prices&nbsp;gained more than 3% over the past 24 hours, climbing to a new high of $5,595 per troy ounce. Gold futures maturing in February gained 4% to rise to $5,515.Spot silver prices also rose similarly, touching a new high of $120.44 per troy ounce, rising more than 3% over the previous day. Silver futures maturing in March rose by nearly 4% to $118.56.But how does the rally in these two precious metals compare to equities? Here’s a quick rundown:<figure class="table"><table class="ck-table-resized"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>Particulars</td><td>Year-to-date change</td><td>1-year change</td></tr><tr><td>Gold</td><td>29.7%</td><td>100%</td></tr><tr><td>Silver</td><td>68.9%</td><td>283%</td></tr><tr><td>Dow Jones Industrial Average</td><td>1.98%</td><td>9.62%</td></tr><tr><td>S&amp;P 500</td><td>1.94%</td><td>15.54%</td></tr><tr><td>Nasdaq Composite</td><td>2.65%</td><td>21.52%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Essentially, if you had invested $10,000 in gold and silver a year ago, your investment today would have been worth $20,000 and $38,300, respectively.A similar investment in the DJIA, S&amp;P 500, and Nasdaq Composite indexes would have been worth $10,962, $11,554, and $12,152, respectively.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What’s Fueling The Gold And Silver Rush?</h2>Analysts at ING Think attributed the surge in gold prices to several factors, including geopolitical tensions after President Donald Trump&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-signals-military-escalation-toward-iran-as-markets-brace-for-big-tech-earnings-fed-decision/cmygPjOR40T">stated on Wednesday</a> that a “massive armada” is headed to Iran, the latest sign that tensions between the Middle Eastern country and the United States heating up.“Geopolitical tensions, a weaker dollar, and investor rotation out of currencies have boosted the precious metal,” the firm said.Mohamed El-Erian, Chief Economic Advisor at Allianz, chimed in on the surge in gold prices, stating in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/elerianm/status/2015626896462205258">post</a> on X that the yellow metal could now hit $6,000 per troy ounce in 2026.“We are likely to see $6,000 in 2026, though I expect the climb to be a lot more volatile from here,” he said.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/El_Erian_post_jpg_adbeb998ff.webp" alt="Mohamed El-Erian's post on X" width="728" height="286"><figcaption>Mohamed El-Erian's post on X | @elerianm/X</figcaption></figure>Analysts at ING Think added that, despite market volatility, the broader backdrop remains supportive of both gold and silver. The firm cited geopolitical tensions, central bank buying, and structural supply deficits for both metals as the reasons behind its positive outlook for gold and silver.&nbsp;The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/GLD">SPDR Gold Shares ETF</a> (GLD) was up 2.95% at the time of writing, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IAU">iShares Gold Trust ETF</a> (IAU) was up 2.93%. The GLD and IAU ETFs have both surged around 25% year-to-date, with retail sentiment on Stocktwits around both ETFs trending in the ‘extremely bullish’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SLV">iShares Silver Trust ETF</a> (SLV) was up 2.78% at the time of writing, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SIVR">abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF</a> (SIVR) was up 2.61%.&nbsp;Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-is-cney-stock-rising-today/cmyiJIcR4Ki">Why Is CNEY Stock Rising Today?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Bavaria, Munich: Gold and silver bars of various sizes lie in a safe on a table at the precious metals dealer Pro Aurum. 

Gold, Silver Or Stocks? The 2026 Return Gap Is Staggering

Spot gold prices gained more than 3% over the past 24 hours, climbing to a new high of $5,595 per troy ounce, while silver prices touched a new high of $120.44.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Citi expects silver to continue outperforming gold until it appears expensive by historical standards.</li><li>Citi sees an additional 30% to 40% upside to spot prices in the near term.</li><li>The bank also noted that if the gold-to-silver ratio were to return to its 2011 low, silver prices could reach $160 to $170 an ounce.</li></ul>Citigroup expects silver’s powerful rally to extend further, forecasting spot prices could surge to a record $150 an ounce within the next three months, according to a report by Bloomberg on Tuesday.Spot silver (XAG/USD) has been on a historic run, gaining over 50% in 2026.&nbsp;As of Tuesday, it is up 4.3% at $108.3 per ounce. An extremely volatile session on Monday saw the precious metal surge over 13% to a record high of $117.75 an ounce before wiping off most of the gains to close 0.3% higher.Citi analysts, led by Max Layton, stated that the rally is being driven by strong physical and speculative demand, particularly from China, in a market that remains relatively illiquid.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Gold On Steroids</h2>“Silver is behaving like ‘gold squared’ or ‘gold on steroids,’” the analysts wrote, noting that higher prices may be needed to coax existing holders to sell. Citi believes silver will continue to outperform gold until it appears expensive by historical standards.Despite traditionally bearish signals such as ETF outflows and reduced speculative positioning in futures markets, prices have continued to climb. Layton said the move is being fueled more by capital flows than traditional fundamentals, supported by geopolitical risks and renewed concerns over Federal Reserve independence.Citi now sees an additional 30% to 40% upside in the near term. The bank also noted that if the gold-to-silver ratio were to return to its 2011 low, silver prices could reach $160 to $170 an ounce.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Expert Take</h2>Not everyone is convinced. On Monday, economist Peter Schiff warned of an impending economic crisis after gold surged past $5,000 an ounce and silver climbed above $100 per troy ounce. “Most people are clueless about what this means and are in for quite a shock,” the economist said in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/PeterSchiff/status/2015612537090228682">post</a> on X.Andreas Steno Larsen, CIO of Steno Global Macro Invest and founder of Steno Research, in a <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/AndreasSteno/status/2015732316736307381">post</a> on X on Monday, said the precious metals’ current run is unsustainable and appears to be “FOMO-driven speculation.”<h2 class="st-heading-2">Retail Reaction</h2>Retail investors were more bullish with sentiment for iShares Silver Trust (SLV) on Stocktwits turning ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘bullish’ a day earlier.One user believes that <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SLV">SLV</a> needs to cool before the next leg up to $130.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Captainluc/message/643008124</stembedurl>Meanwhile, silver futures for March 2026 deliveries were down 6.9% at $107.63 an ounce.Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/crml-stock-in-spotlight-after-autonomous-deal-for-tanbreez-operations/cmyOPyQR4Lv">This Rare Earth Stock, Which More Than Doubled In January, Has Once Again Become The Talk Of The Town – What’s The Greenland Angle?</a> For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Silver coins are displayed at Polyak Precious Metals on January 14, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Citi Reportedly Expects Spot Silver To Hit $150 An Ounce In 3 Months: Analysts Say Precious Metal Behaving Like ‘Gold On Steroids’

Citi analysts believe that the rally is being driven by strong physical and speculative demand, particularly from China, according to a Bloomberg report.

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