Today: 8 February 2026
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Khadija Saeed

A dedicated markets reporter, she covers stocks, macroeconomics, and major business developments with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.

Strategy (MSTR) stock ticks up after-hours on fresh bitcoin buy filing; Wall Street eyes next catalyst

Strategy (MSTR) stock ticks up after-hours on fresh bitcoin buy filing; Wall Street eyes next catalyst

Strategy Inc shares rose 0.6% to $161.58 in after-hours trading after a filing showed the company bought 2,932 bitcoins for $264 million, funded by selling 1.57 million shares. Total bitcoin holdings reached 712,647. The purchase was financed through an at-the-market program, leaving $8.17 billion available. Quarterly results are due Feb. 5.
28 January 2026
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AppLovin stock price climbs after Needham upgrade — and earnings are the next test

AppLovin stock price climbs after Needham upgrade — and earnings are the next test

AppLovin shares closed up 1.5% at $543.56 Tuesday after Needham upgraded the stock to “buy” with a $700 target, citing strong e-commerce ad growth projections for 2026. Needham raised its e-commerce revenue forecast to $1.45 billion and noted new clients using AppLovin’s Axon tools, though some partnerships remain unconfirmed. AppLovin reports Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings on Feb. 11.
28 January 2026
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Lam Research stock jumps 7% as Evercore lifts target ahead of earnings

Lam Research stock jumps 7% as Evercore lifts target ahead of earnings

Lam Research shares jumped about 7% Tuesday to close at $238.46, ahead of its quarterly earnings report due Wednesday after the bell. Evercore ISI raised its price target on Lam to $241 from $170, maintaining an Outperform rating. After-hours trading showed little change in the stock. Investors are repositioning as Lam’s guidance often moves the broader chip equipment sector.
28 January 2026
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Cloudflare stock leaps on Clawdbot AI agent buzz as NET traders look to Feb. 10 earnings

Cloudflare stock leaps on Clawdbot AI agent buzz as NET traders look to Feb. 10 earnings

Cloudflare shares jumped 8.8% to $205.95 in after-hours trading Tuesday, following two days of gains tied to developer interest in the “Clawdbot” AI agent. The company reports Q4 results Feb. 10, as investors look for evidence that AI buzz is driving usage. Cloudflare’s network is used by about 80% of leading AI firms, according to CEO Matthew Prince. The stock saw heavy trading, with 12.5 million shares changing hands.
28 January 2026
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GE Vernova stock price jumps after-hours ahead of earnings — what traders will be watching Wednesday

GE Vernova stock price jumps after-hours ahead of earnings — what traders will be watching Wednesday

GE Vernova shares jumped 4.4% to $692.70 in after-hours trading Tuesday ahead of its fourth-quarter and full-year earnings report due before Wednesday’s market open. Analysts expect earnings of $3.03 per share on $10.04 billion in revenue, down 4.9% from a year ago. Investors are focused on 2026 guidance, order growth, and free cash flow after a recent stock surge.
28 January 2026
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Corning stock (GLW) jumps 16% on Meta’s up to $6 billion fiber deal ahead of earnings

Corning stock (GLW) jumps 16% on Meta’s up to $6 billion fiber deal ahead of earnings

Corning shares jumped 15.6% to $109.74 in after-hours trading Tuesday after announcing a multiyear supply deal with Meta Platforms for fiber-optic products serving AI data centers. The agreement includes Meta as anchor customer for expanded cable manufacturing in North Carolina. Meta will pay Corning through 2030, with spending capped at $6 billion. Corning reports Q4 earnings Wednesday morning.
28 January 2026
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Elevance Health stock sinks 14% as Medicare Advantage rate shock hits insurers ahead of earnings

Elevance Health stock sinks 14% as Medicare Advantage rate shock hits insurers ahead of earnings

Elevance Health shares fell 14.3% to $322.92 in after-hours trading Tuesday after CMS announced a nearly flat 2027 Medicare Advantage payment update. The move triggered a sector-wide selloff, with managed-care stocks losing about $80 billion in market value. Investors now await Elevance’s quarterly results due Wednesday morning for further guidance.
28 January 2026
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JPMorgan stock slips after the bell as Fed decision looms; what to watch for JPM shares

JPMorgan stock slips after the bell as Fed decision looms; what to watch for JPM shares

JPMorgan Chase shares closed down 0.24% at $300.31 Tuesday, with little movement after hours. The drop came as the Federal Reserve began a two-day policy meeting and new data showed U.S. consumer confidence fell to its lowest since 2014. JPMorgan detailed a $4 million digital note issuance linked to Treasury bonds. The Fed’s rate decision is due Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. ET.
28 January 2026
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IREN stock jumps nearly 15% as bitcoin firms and focus turns to Feb. 5 results

IREN stock jumps nearly 15% as bitcoin firms and focus turns to Feb. 5 results

IREN shares jumped 14.6% to $59.99 in after-hours trading Tuesday, with volume topping 54 million. Bitcoin hovered near $89,000, lifting other miners including Cipher Mining and Riot Platforms. Investors await the Federal Reserve’s policy statement Wednesday and IREN’s quarterly report on Feb. 5.
28 January 2026
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Palantir stock price dips after hours as ICE scrutiny returns and Fed decision looms

Palantir stock price dips after hours as ICE scrutiny returns and Fed decision looms

Palantir shares fell 1.1% to $165.70 in after-hours trading Tuesday, trailing a Nasdaq session that closed up 0.9%. The drop comes as investors await Palantir’s Feb. 2 earnings and watch renewed scrutiny over its immigration enforcement contracts. The company’s ICE-linked software remains under political and employee pressure. Neither Palantir nor DHS commented on recent reports about its tools.
28 January 2026
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Oracle stock slides 4% as AI spending scrutiny builds ahead of Fed decision

Oracle stock slides 4% as AI spending scrutiny builds ahead of Fed decision

Oracle shares fell 4.2% to $174.90 Tuesday, underperforming as the S&P 500 hit a record high. The company announced new healthcare and construction software deals and highlighted AI data center expansion plans. Oracle remains in focus over its 15% stake in TikTok’s U.S. joint venture. A law firm launched an investigation into Oracle’s bond disclosures tied to AI infrastructure spending.
28 January 2026
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CVS stock price dives 14% after CMS Medicare Advantage rate proposal; what investors watch next

CVS stock price dives 14% after CMS Medicare Advantage rate proposal; what investors watch next

CVS Health shares dropped about 14% to $72 in after-hours trading Tuesday after a proposed 2027 Medicare Advantage payment update signaled minimal rate increases. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services projected a 0.09% average hike, sparking warnings from insurers about possible benefit cuts. UnitedHealth and Humana shares also fell sharply. CVS reports earnings Feb. 10; CMS’s final decision is due in April.
28 January 2026
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Google stock price today: Alphabet GOOG ticks up after hours on EU DMA move, earnings ahead

Google stock price today: Alphabet GOOG ticks up after hours on EU DMA move, earnings ahead

Alphabet Class C shares rose 0.4% in after-hours trading Tuesday after the EU opened Digital Markets Act proceedings targeting Google Search data and Gemini AI features. The move comes days before Alphabet’s Feb. 4 earnings, as investors focus on cloud and AI performance. Google recently agreed to a $68 million settlement over alleged voice assistant privacy violations.
28 January 2026
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Boeing stock slips after earnings: Jeppesen windfall lifts profit, but core loss bites

Boeing stock slips after earnings: Jeppesen windfall lifts profit, but core loss bites

Boeing shares fell 1.6% to $244.56 in after-hours trading Tuesday after core Q4 earnings missed forecasts, despite a $10.6 billion gain from selling Jeppesen. Net income reached $8.22 billion, but the commercial airplanes unit posted a $632 million operating loss. Boeing boosted 737 output to 42 per month and secured FAA approval for 737-10 test flights. No formal 2026 financial guidance was given.
28 January 2026
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Silver price jumps near record highs as Fed decision and ETF frenzy collide

Silver price jumps near record highs as Fed decision and ETF frenzy collide

Spot silver surged about 8% in after-hours U.S. trading Tuesday, ending near $112 an ounce after volatile swings. U.S. retail investors poured $171 million into the iShares Silver Trust on Monday, nearly doubling the previous record. The rally followed safe-haven buying amid tariff threats and U.S. budget worries. Traders await the Federal Reserve’s policy decision Wednesday.
27 January 2026
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Natural gas price cools after record rally as Henry Hub expiry nears; EQT stock slides

Natural gas price cools after record rally as Henry Hub expiry nears; EQT stock slides

February NYMEX natural gas futures fell 3.4% to $6.571 per MMBtu Tuesday as traders cut positions ahead of contract expiry. EQT shares dropped 3.5% in after-hours trading, leading declines among major gas producers. Warmer forecasts and recovering Gulf Coast LNG exports pressured prices after last week’s supply disruptions. About 15% of U.S. gas output remained offline Tuesday, according to BloombergNEF.
27 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

CBA share price: Commonwealth Bank stock steadies after ASX selloff as earnings loom

CBA share price: Commonwealth Bank stock steadies after ASX selloff as earnings loom

8 February 2026
Commonwealth Bank of Australia closed Friday down 0.23% at A$158.91, outperforming a 2.03% drop in the S&P/ASX 200. Investors await CBA’s half-year results on Feb. 11 and commentary from CEO Matt Comyn. The Reserve Bank’s recent cash-rate hike to 3.85% and upcoming mortgage repricing are in focus. CBA flagged A$68 million in provisions and A$53 million in non-recurring income items.
Boeing stock jumps 2.6% to $243 — what Wall Street is watching before Monday

Boeing stock jumps 2.6% to $243 — what Wall Street is watching before Monday

8 February 2026
Boeing shares closed up 2.6% at $243.03 Friday, buoyed by reports of possible major aircraft orders from Saudi Arabia and India. India’s trade minister said a $70–80 billion Boeing deal could be signed by March. Supply-chain delays and regulatory scrutiny remain key risks. Boeing’s chief engineer sold over 10,000 shares earlier in the week.
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