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Data Centers·NASDAQ:EQIX·NYSE:DLR·NYSE:IRM·NYSE:VRT·Stock Market·Technology

Data Center Stocks Surge Into the Weekend: Digital Realty, Equinix and Vertiv Set Up a Big Week Ahead

Digital Realty, Equinix, and Vertiv shares surged Friday, with Vertiv up 10% and Digital Realty rising 4.1%, as investors rotated back into AI-linked data center stocks. The move followed Amazon’s $200 billion and Alphabet’s $175–185 billion 2026 capex targets. Digital Realty set 2026 core FFO guidance at $7.90 to $8.00 per share. Wall Street ended the week broadly higher, led by chipmakers.

7 February 2026

by Khadija Saeed

Quantum computing stocks bounce hard: IonQ, Rigetti, D‑Wave rally as traders reset for a data-heavy week

IonQ, Rigetti, D‑Wave, and Quantum Computing Inc shares surged 15–21 percent Friday, erasing losses from the previous session. The rebound followed a Wall Street rally that sent the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. IonQ remains under scrutiny after a short-seller report questioned its Pentagon contract revenue. Investors await delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.

7 February 2026

NASDAQ:IONQ·NASDAQ:QUBT·Quantum Computing·Stock Market

Defense and space stocks rally, but Trump’s buyback-dividend squeeze is the next test

U.S. space and defense stocks rose Friday, with sector ETFs gaining up to 4.8% and Lockheed Martin up 2.4%. Investors are awaiting a Pentagon list that could restrict buybacks and dividends at underperforming contractors under a Trump executive order. Companies named would have 15 days to submit remediation plans. Lockheed’s board approved a $3.45 per share dividend for Q1 2026.

7 February 2026

Defense Industry·NASDAQ:ASTS·NASDAQ:IRDM·NASDAQ:PL·NYSE:GD·NYSE:GE·NYSE:LHX·NYSE:LMT·NYSE:NOC·NYSE:RTX·Stock Market

Ucore Rare Metals stock price jumps as ‘Project Vault’ keeps rare earths on traders’ screens

Ucore Rare Metals shares jumped 14.7% to C$7.97 on Toronto’s TSX Venture Exchange Friday, rebounding after a steep drop as investors responded to U.S. critical-minerals policy moves. The U.S. Export-Import Bank described Project Vault as a $10 billion public-private stockpiling plan. Neodymium prices climbed 1.27% to 997,500 yuan a tonne on Feb. 6. Investors await details on Project Vault’s purchasing plans next week.

7 February 2026

Mining Industry·Stock Market·TSXV:UCU

Semiconductor stocks surge as AI capex stays high; Nvidia and AMD lead into next week

The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index jumped 5.7% to 8,048.6 on Friday, with Nvidia up 7.87% and AMD rising 8.28%. The surge followed new forecasts showing global chip sales could hit $1 trillion in 2026. Amazon expects a 50% increase in capital spending this year, fueling demand for chips. The Dow Jones crossed 50,000, helped by gains in chipmakers.

7 February 2026

Artificial Intelligence·NASDAQ:AMD·NASDAQ:AVGO·NASDAQ:INTC·NASDAQ:NVDA·Semiconductors·Stock Market·Technology

Natural gas price heads into next week under pressure as warm forecasts, rising rigs crowd the trade

Energy Markets·Natural Gas·NYSE:BKR

7 February 2026

U.S. natural gas futures fell 2.5% Friday, settling at $3.422 per mmBtu as warmer weather forecasts and increased drilling weighed on prices. The latest EIA report showed a record 360 Bcf weekly storage withdrawal, leaving inventories 1.1% below the five-year average. Traders are watching mid-February weather models and the next storage update.

Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

U.S. oil stocks surged Friday as crude prices rose on renewed Middle East tensions. Exxon Mobil gained 2.0%, ConocoPhillips 2.5%, and Occidental Petroleum 2.7%. Refiners rallied after a national union deal eased strike risk, though BP’s Whiting plant faces a local dispute. Brent settled at $68.05 a barrel, up 0.74%.

7 February 2026

NYSE:BP·NYSE:COP·NYSE:HAL·NYSE:MPC·NYSE:OXY·NYSE:SLB·NYSE:XOM·Stock Market

Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

Spot silver surged 8.6% to $77.33 an ounce Friday after dropping below $65, but still lost over 8.7% for the week. CME Group raised margin requirements for COMEX silver futures to 18% from 15%, effective after Feb. 6. China’s UBS SDIC Silver Futures Fund hit its 10% down limit for a fifth session. Traders await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.

7 February 2026

Commodities·NASDAQ:CME·NYSE:UBS·Silver Price

Gold price near $5,000: China keeps buying as CME margin hikes raise the stakes

China’s central bank raised gold reserves for a 15th month in January, reaching 74.19 million ounces worth $369.58 billion. Gold prices swung sharply, hitting a record near $5,600 before dropping to $4,403.24. CME Group hiked COMEX gold futures margins to 9% after recent volatility. U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week after a delay.

7 February 2026

China Economy·NASDAQ:CME

Amazon stock (AMZN) slides on $200 billion AI capex plan — what Wall Street watches next week

Amazon shares fell 5.6% to $210.32 on Friday after the company forecast 2026 capital spending would jump to $200 billion, up more than 50% from 2025. The drop came as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Amazon reported fourth-quarter net sales up 14% to $213.4 billion and operating income at $25 billion. Trading in Amazon was volatile, with 179 million shares changing hands.

7 February 2026

Amazon·Artificial Intelligence·NASDAQ:AMZN·Stock Market

Nvidia stock jumps 8% as AI chip stocks rebound on Big Tech spending — what to watch next week

NASDAQ:AMD·NASDAQ:AMZN·NASDAQ:AVGO·NASDAQ:CSCO·NASDAQ:NVDA·NVIDIA·Stock Market·XETRA:ENR

7 February 2026

Nvidia jumped 7.8% Friday, AMD rose 8.3%, and Broadcom gained 7.1%, lifting the Philadelphia semiconductor index 5.7%. Amazon dropped 5.6% after warning of a more than 50% increase in AI-related capital spending. Investors await next week’s delayed U.S. payrolls report and January CPI, key data for rate-sensitive AI stocks.

Dow Jones breaks 50,000 for the first time — here’s what Wall Street watches next

NASDAQ:CSCO·NYSE:CAT·NYSE:KO·NYSE:MCD·Stock Market

7 February 2026

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 50,000 for the first time Friday, jumping 1,206.95 points, or 2.47%, to 50,115.67. Chipmakers led a broad rebound, while Amazon fell 5.6% on higher AI spending. The S&P 500 rose 1.97% and the Nasdaq gained 2.18%. Investors await delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.

Bitcoin price wobbles below $69,000 on weekend — what matters before Monday’s reopen

Bitcoin·Cryptocurrency·NYSE:BLK

7 February 2026

Bitcoin fell 1.1% to $68,917 Saturday after volatile trading, while Ether held near $2,036. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $330.7 million in net inflows on Feb. 6, reversing outflows the previous day. Strategy shares rebounded after hitting a low of $111.27 Thursday. Traders are watching Monday’s U.S. market open and the upcoming inflation report for direction.

XRP price today slips near $1.42 as thin weekend liquidity keeps traders on edge

Cryptocurrency·XRP

7 February 2026

XRP fell about 5% Saturday to $1.42, extending a 22% weekly drop as thin liquidity and macro jitters drove sharp swings. Bitcoin rebounded above $70,000 after a brief plunge, while ether surged 12%. Ripple outlined plans for an “Institutional DeFi” roadmap, including a new lending protocol and permissioned DEX. The Federal Reserve held rates steady last week, with officials signaling caution on inflation.

Home Depot stock price: jobs, inflation and a Feb. 24 earnings test loom

Earnings Reports·Home Improvement·NYSE:HD·Stock Market

7 February 2026

Home Depot shares rose 0.7% to $385.15 Friday, trading between $379.10 and $386.37. Investors await a delayed U.S. jobs report Wednesday and CPI data Friday, both postponed by a brief government shutdown. Home Depot reports fourth-quarter earnings Feb. 24. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time.

JPMorgan stock price jumps 4% into weekend as Wall Street braces for a busy data week

NYSE:JPM·Stock Market

7 February 2026

JPMorgan shares rose 3.95% to $322.40 Friday, outpacing other major banks as U.S. stocks rallied and the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The bank recently completed a $3 billion subordinated notes offering. Investors are watching for delayed U.S. jobs data and inflation figures next week, ahead of JPMorgan’s Feb. 23 company update.

AbbVie stock price: ABBV ends week near $223 after earnings swing — what to watch next

Earnings Reports·NYSE:ABBV·Pharmaceuticals·Stock Market

7 February 2026

AbbVie shares rose 2% to $223.43 Friday, capping a volatile week marked by earnings and drug sales scrutiny. Moody’s upgraded AbbVie’s credit rating to A2, citing strong performance in immunology and neuroscience. Investors remain focused on Skyrizi and Rinvoq growth amid rising competition and recent regulatory filings. Trading volume stayed below average, with the stock still 9% off its 52-week high.

SK hynix stock price slips into Monday after S&P upgrade, tech selloff

KRX:000660.KS·Stock Market

7 February 2026

SK hynix shares closed at 839,000 won, down 0.36% Friday and 8% for the week, as tech stocks retreated across Asia. S&P Global Ratings upgraded the chipmaker to “BBB+” with a positive outlook, citing strong HBM sales. The KOSPI fell 1.4% Friday, ending a six-week winning streak. Traders await Monday’s Seoul open for signs of further tech weakness.

Bank of America stock jumps 3% into the weekend — what to watch before Monday’s trade

NYSE:BAC·Stock Market

7 February 2026

Bank of America shares rose 2.89% Friday to $56.53, tracking a rally in U.S. financial stocks as the Dow closed above 50,000. The bank will redeem its Series DD preferred stock and related depositary shares on March 10 at $1,000 per share. CEO Brian Moynihan donated 100,000 shares on Feb. 4, a regulatory filing showed. Key U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week after delays.

Oracle stock rebounds from eight-day skid as $20 billion share-sale plan looms

NYSE:ORCL·Stock Market·Technology

7 February 2026

Oracle shares jumped 4.65% to $142.82 Friday, ending an eight-day slide but remaining down 22% since Jan. 27. The company has set up a $20 billion at-the-market stock program and completed a $25 billion senior notes sale to fund cloud expansion. Oracle’s liabilities stood at $174.5 billion as of Nov. 30, 2025, before the new financing. Investors remain focused on dilution risks and the pace of capacity growth.

ASML stock price snaps back as AI spending bets return, with ex-dividend date next

AMS:ASML.AS·Stock Market·Technology

7 February 2026

ASML shares rose 3.84% Friday in Amsterdam to 1,193.80 euros, rebounding with global chip stocks after Amazon signaled a sharp increase in AI-related capital spending. The stock goes ex-dividend Feb. 9 ahead of a 1.60-euro interim payout. ASML’s Nasdaq shares climbed 4.64% to $1,413.01. Despite Friday’s gains, the Amsterdam listing finished the week about 2.5% lower.

Mastercard stock price: MA slips as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI data next week

NYSE:MA·Stock Market

7 February 2026

Mastercard shares closed down 0.6% at $548.74 Friday, trailing gains in Visa and American Express. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 2.47% to a record 50,115.67. Mastercard disclosed a new cybersecurity partnership in the UAE and raised compensation for two top executives. U.S. jobs and inflation data, delayed by a government shutdown, are due next week.

Micron stock jumps into the weekend: UBS lifts target to $450 as Nvidia HBM4 doubts surface

NASDAQ:MU·Semiconductors·Technology

7 February 2026

Micron shares closed up 3.1% at $394.69 Friday after UBS raised its price target to $450, citing stronger DRAM and NAND pricing. Semianalysis cut its forecast for Micron’s share of Nvidia’s next-gen HBM4 supply to zero, citing performance concerns. The stock traded between $372.87 and $396.65 during the session. U.S. markets are closed for the weekend.

Costco stock price retakes $1,000 — what traders are watching before Monday

NASDAQ:COST·Stock Market

7 February 2026

Costco closed Friday up 1.2% at $1,001.16, regaining the $1,000 level as about 2.36 million shares changed hands. January net sales rose 9.3% to $21.33 billion, with comparable sales up 7.1% and online sales surging 34.4%. Wells Fargo raised its price target to $950, maintaining a neutral rating. The next earnings call is set for March 5.

Johnson & Johnson stock price: What to watch after talc-case law firm ouster and new AFib data

NYSE:JNJ·Pharmaceuticals·Stock Market

7 February 2026

Johnson & Johnson shares rose 0.9% to $239.99 Friday after a New Jersey appeals court disqualified Beasley Allen from state talc cases, citing improper coordination with a former J&J attorney. The ruling affects about 3,600 state lawsuits, while a related federal motion is pending. J&J also reported early 12-month pilot data for its investigational AFib device at a cardiology meeting.

Exxon Mobil stock price hits a fresh 52-week high near $149 — what could move XOM next week

NYSE:XOM·Stock Market

7 February 2026

Exxon Mobil shares climbed 2.03% to close at $149.05 Friday, hitting a new 52-week high as oil prices rose and Wall Street rallied. Brent crude settled at $68.05 a barrel, up 0.74%. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Exxon’s dividend record date is Feb. 12.

Why Tencent stock fell: an OpenClaw AI warning, chip shortages — and what’s next for 0700.HK

Artificial Intelligence·China Economy·HKG:0700.HK·HKG:9888.HK·HKG:9988.HK·NASDAQ:AMD·NASDAQ:INTC·Stock Market·Technology

7 February 2026

Tencent shares fell 2% to HK$547.50 in Hong Kong on Friday, tracking a 1.1% drop in the Hang Seng TECH index. China warned of security risks tied to the OpenClaw AI agent, which Tencent Cloud offers, while Intel and AMD flagged longer waits and higher prices for server CPUs in China.

Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

NYSE:WMT·Stock Market

7 February 2026

Walmart shares climbed 3.34% to $131.18 Friday, pushing its market value to about $1.05 trillion as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Retail stocks mostly gained, with Target up 4.24% and Costco up 1.20%, while Amazon dropped 5.55%. Investors await Walmart’s fiscal Q4 results on Feb. 19 and key U.S. economic data next week.

Visa stock price closes higher as $100 million small-business push hits tape — what to watch next week

NYSE:V·Stock Market

7 February 2026

Visa shares closed up 0.74% at $331.58 Friday, trading between $327.10 and $335.13. The company launched “Visa & Main,” a small-business platform with a $100 million working-capital facility through Lendistry. Mastercard fell 0.6%, while American Express and PayPal each rose about 1.3%. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data.

Samsung Electronics stock price slips to 158,600 won as tech selloff bites; Monday in focus

KRX:005930.KS·Stock Market·Technology

7 February 2026

Samsung Electronics shares closed down 0.44% at 158,600 won Friday, with 36 million shares traded as the Kospi fell 1.4%. Investors are watching chip demand and AI-related trades after Samsung gained 32% year-to-date. Samsung secured partial occupancy for its Taylor, Texas chip plant. Next trading is Monday, ahead of a Feb. 10 investor event.

Berkshire Hathaway stock price: BRK.B ends at $508 as Dow tops 50,000 — what to watch next week

NYSE:BRK.B·Stock Market

7 February 2026

Berkshire Hathaway’s Class B shares rose 0.83% to $508.09 Friday, trading between $502.89 and $509.66. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq jumped as chipmakers led a rebound. Investors are watching if Berkshire holds above $500 when markets reopen Monday.

TSMC stock price jumps as chip rally returns — what to watch before Feb. 10 sales update

NYSE:TSM·Semiconductors·Stock Market·Technology

7 February 2026

TSMC’s U.S.-listed shares surged 5.5% to $348.85 Friday, while its Taipei stock closed up 0.85% at NT$1,780. The PHLX Semiconductor Sector Index rose nearly 6% as chipmakers rallied. TSMC will report January sales on Feb. 10. The company plans to mass-produce 3-nanometre chips in Japan, CEO C.C. Wei said.

Strive Asset Management (ASST) stock price jumps after 1-for-20 reverse split — what investors watch next

NASDAQ:ASST·Stock Market

7 February 2026

Strive (ASST) surged 20.8% to $11.915 Friday after a 1-for-20 reverse stock split took effect, with 9.36 million shares traded. Nasdaq confirmed a new CUSIP and options were adjusted. Strive’s SATA preferred stock rose 7.5% to $88.71. Traders await Monday’s open to gauge post-split liquidity.

Applied Digital stock jumps 25% as AI data-center names rebound — what’s next for APLD

Artificial Intelligence·Data Centers·NASDAQ:APLD·Stock Market·Technology Trends

7 February 2026

Applied Digital Corporation shares jumped 25.52% Friday to $34.95, then slipped to $34.60 after hours. The company reported fiscal Q2 revenue up 250% to $126.6 million and signed leases for 600 MW of data center capacity in North Dakota. Applied Digital broke ground on a new 430‑MW campus in the southern U.S. in January. Financing includes a $100 million promissory note with 8% interest, paid in kind.

Eli Lilly stock pops as FDA targets cheap weight-loss copycats — what to know before Monday

NYSE:HIMS·NYSE:LLY·NYSE:NVO·Pharmaceuticals·Stock Market

7 February 2026

Eli Lilly shares rose 3.7% to $1,058.18 Friday after the FDA said it would act against telehealth firm Hims & Hers for marketing a $49 compounded weight-loss pill. The move followed a sharp selloff Thursday when Hims announced plans to sell a version of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy. Investors remain uncertain how aggressively regulators will police copycat drugs and pricing in the obesity drug market.

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