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Microsoft Corp. engages in the development and support of software, services, devices, and solutions. It operates through the following segments: Productivity and Business Processes, Intelligent Cloud, and More Personal Computing. The Productivity and Business Processes segment is composed of products and services relating to productivity, communication, and information services such as Office Commercial, Office Consumer, LinkedIn, and Dynamics business solutions. The Intelligent Cloud segment consists of public, private, and hybrid server products and cloud services for businesses and developers, as well as enterprise and partner services. The More Personal Computing segment refers to products and services including Windows operating system, Windows cloud services, Surface, HoloLens, personal computer accessories, Xbox hardware, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Microsoft News, and Microsoft Edge. The company was founded by Paul Gardner Allen and William Henry Gates, III in 1975 and is headquartered in Redmond, WA.

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Microsoft Corp

Microsoft is facing intense downward pressure and negative sentiment, with community members expressing frustration over a prolonged sell-off that has erased recent gains. Many investors are debating whether the current price represents a generational buying opportunity or if the stock is trapped in a structural downtrend amid broader macroeconomic concerns and skepticism regarding the company's aggressive AI-related capital expenditures.

Meta Platforms, Inc. engages in the development of social media applications. It builds technology that helps people connect and share, find communities, and grow businesses. It operates through the Family of Apps (FoA) and Reality Labs (RL) segments. The FoA segment consists of Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and other services. The RL segment includes augmented, mixed and virtual reality related consumer hardware, software, and content. The company was founded by Mark Elliot Zuckerberg, Dustin Moskovitz, Chris R. Hughes, Andrew McCollum, and Eduardo P. Saverin on February 4, 2004, and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.

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Meta Platforms Inc

Meta Platforms is facing intense selling pressure driven by two recent court rulings that found the company liable for addictive design features and inadequate safety protections, effectively bypassing traditional liability shields. The community is sharply divided, with bearish traders predicting a structural decline toward lower support levels due to the threat of thousands of follow-on lawsuits, while long-term investors are debating whether the sell-off presents a buying opportunity based on the company's strong cash flow and current valuation.

Carnival Corp. engages in the operation of cruise ships. It operates through the following business segments: North America Cruise Operations, Europe Cruise Operations, Cruise Support, and Tour and Others. The North America Cruise Operations segment includes the Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn. Europe Cruise Operations segment consists of AIDA, Costa, Cunard, and P&O Cruises (UK). The Cruise Support segment represents port destinations and private islands for the benefit of its cruise brands. The Tour and Other segment operates hotel and transportation operations of Holland America Princess Alaska Tours. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.

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Carnival Corp

Carnival Corp is facing downward pressure as investors weigh strong operational fundamentals against the geopolitical instability in the Middle East and rising oil prices. While the community is actively debating whether these concerns are overblown given the company's solid bookings and reduced Middle Eastern exposure, sentiment remains sharply divided between those viewing the pullback as a buying opportunity and those fearing further macro-driven volatility.

ADMA Biologics, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company, which is engaged in manufacturing, marketing, and developing specialty plasma-derived biologics. The firm operates through the following business segments: ADMA BioManufacturing and Plasma Collection Center. The ADMA BioManufacturing segment consists of immune globulin manufacturing and development operations. The Plasma Collection Center consists of source plasma collection facilities. The company was founded by Adam S. Grossman and Jerrold B. Grossman on June 24, 2004 and is headquartered in Ramsey, NJ.

Adma Biologics Inc

ADMA Biologics is currently trending due to a vigorous public rebuttal against a short-seller report, with the company providing data-backed evidence to refute claims of channel stuffing and business malpractice. Investors are actively debating the long-term outlook, with many expressing strong confidence in management's growth trajectory and share buyback strategy while keeping a close watch on stock volume and potential institutional support.

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. provides cybersecurity products and services to stop breaches. It offers cloud-delivered protection across endpoints, cloud workloads, identity and data, and threat intelligence, managed security services, IT operations management, threat hunting, Zero Trust identity protection, and log management. CrowdStrike serves customers worldwide. The company was founded by George P. Kurtz, Gregg Marston, and Dmitri Alperovitch on November 7, 2011 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Crowdstrike Holdings Inc - Ordinary Shares - Class A

Crowdstrike Holdings Inc

CrowdStrike is seeing high volatility as investors weigh solid financial results and accelerating growth against broader concerns about AI-driven disruption and high valuation multiples. Market sentiment is heavily divided, with some community members highlighting the firm's strategic importance in the AI era while others focus on technical patterns and skepticism surrounding the stock's premium pricing.

Unity Software, Inc. engages in the developing video gaming software. It also provides software solutions to create, run and monetize interactive, real-time two-dimensional and three-dimensional content for mobile phones, tablets, consoles, and augmented and virtual reality devices. Its platform is used by developers, artists, and designers to build content for gaming, film, retail, automotive, architecture, engineering, and construction industries. The company was founded by Joachim Ante and David Helgason in 2004 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Unity Software Inc

Unity Software is seeing high volatility and intense short-selling pressure as the community debates whether the stock is an oversold buying opportunity or a declining asset facing disruption from AI. Investors are actively tracking upcoming product catalysts like the AI beta unveil, the potential divestiture of its China business, and improved EBITDA margins as key signals for a long-term turnaround.

Alphabet, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in software, health care, transportation, and other technologies. It operates through the following segments: Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets. The Google Services segment includes products and services, such as ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Google Maps, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. The Google Cloud segment refers to infrastructure and platform services, collaboration tools, and other services for enterprise customers. The Other Bets segment relates to the sale of healthcare-related services and internet services. The company was founded by Lawrence E. Page and Sergey Mikhaylovich Brin on October 2, 2015 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

Alphabet Inc - Ordinary Shares - Class A

Alphabet Inc Class A

Alphabet is facing intensified scrutiny as jury verdicts find the company negligent regarding youth social media addiction, while traders weigh legal risks against a significant new partnership with DTE Energy to scale AI infrastructure. Despite these legal headwinds and broader market volatility, the community remains focused on Alphabet's massive capital expenditure in data centers and its competitive positioning in the enterprise AI race.

Reddit, Inc. operates an entertainment, social networking, and news website where registered community members can submit content. The firm provides online news services where users can select and rank web content. It also offers a personalized filter on the day's story, using previous votes to determine what new things the user might like to read. The company was founded by Steven Ladd Huffman and Alexis Ohanian on June 23, 2005 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Reddit Inc. - Ordinary Shares - Class A

Reddit Inc

Reddit is trending as investors react to significant insider share purchases that are helping to counter sentiment surrounding recent executive stock sales. The community remains deeply divided, with bulls pointing to the company's high gross margins and potential for AI data licensing, while bears highlight concerns over platform integrity and heavy reliance on bot-generated content.

Robinhood Markets, Inc is a financial services platform, which engages in the provision of retail brokerage and offers trading in U.S. listed stocks and Exchange Traded Funds, related options, and cryptocurrency trading, as well as cash management, which includes debit cards services. The company was founded by Vladimir Tenev and Baiju Prafulkumar Bhatt in 2013 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.

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Robinhood Markets Inc

Robinhood ($HOOD) is trending as investors react to a significant $1.5 billion share buyback announcement, with community discussion centered on whether this signals a genuine bottom or a cosmetic attempt to support the stock after its recent steep decline. Traders are also debating the stock's sensitivity to broader crypto volatility and regulatory risks, as the community remains sharply divided between those aggressively accumulating shares as a long-term play and those frustrated by its persistent downward momentum.

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. engages in the provision of network security solutions to enterprises, service providers, and government entities. It operates through the following geographical segments: the United States, Israel, and Other Countries. The company was founded by Nir Zuk in March 2005 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

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Palo Alto Networks is facing significant volatility as investors weigh the company's strong earnings against concerns over rising integration costs and a softened profit outlook. The community is actively debating whether these headwinds are temporary fiscal adjustments or early indicators of broader sector pressure from next-gen AI, with many traders looking for a bottoming point to capitalize on long-term cybersecurity demand.

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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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