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Apple is expected to deliver solid growth but focus will be on forwards guidance and AI profitability.

Tesla earnings are tipped fall but share price will be driven by outlook for robotics and batteries.

UnitedHealth Group is a large US healthcare company, and its share price is closely followed as traders assess earnings releases, guidance updates and regulatory developments alongside wider market conditions. Explore UNH’s recent price action, third-party price targets and technical analysis.

Fincantieri is an Italian shipbuilding group listed in Milan, with operations spanning cruise, naval and offshore vessels. Explore FCT’s recent price action, third-party price targets and technical analysis.

Central banks meetings, earnings and geopolitics in focus next week as markets test the soft-landing narrative

The US Tech 100 reflects the performance of some of the largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq and is often used as a reference point for movements in the US technology sector.

The US Wall Street 30 (US30) reflects price movements across a basket of major US blue-chip companies and is closely watched by traders and investors as a gauge of US equity sentiment.

The DAX 40 sees six consecutive days of gains as the index pushes to new highs driven by risk-on sentiment

Gold and Silver surge into the new week as rising market uncertainty drives investors to seek refuge in precious metals.

Cocoa is a closely watched commodity market, with prices reflecting a combination of evolving supply conditions, demand patterns and shifting expectations. Against this backdrop, current pricing and positioning data can provide valuable insights into how the market trades.

Central banks meetings, earnings and geopolitics in focus next week as markets test the soft-landing narrative

Oil prices have moved through several distinct phases in recent years, shaped by shifts in supply, demand and broader market conditions. From sharp rallies to extended pullbacks, both WTI and Brent crude have reflected changing expectations across global energy markets.

The Trump administration's erratic policymaking has reignited the so-called "sell America" trade.

The markets are pricing in that the Fed will begin an extended pause at its first meeting of 2026.

The AUD/USD rises to new highs as the chances of an RBA hike in February rise.

A looming election and a BOJ decision has rattled Japanese financial markets

Bitcoin remains one of the most closely followed digital assets. BTC price movements can provide valuable insights into macroeconomic conditions, market sentiment, and broader developments within the crypto ecosystem.

Pi Network has attracted attention as a developing cryptocurrency project, with its token price influenced by a combination of project-specific developments and broader digital-asset market conditions. Discover the latest, third-party PI crypto forecasts.

Ethereum is the second largest cryptocurrency by market capitalisation, second only to Bitcoin, with its price shaped by a mix of market sentiment, network developments and broader financial conditions.

The link between The Simpsons and real-world events often resurfaces when online communities revisit past episodes for possible references or coincidences. XRP has recently been drawn into this discussion, leading some viewers to question whether the show ever hinted at a specific price level.