Today: 7 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.

AbbVie stock rises as investors re-rank Rinvoq and Skyrizi after earnings jolt

AbbVie stock rises as investors re-rank Rinvoq and Skyrizi after earnings jolt

AbbVie shares climbed 2% to $223.45 in midday trading Friday after a volatile week. The move followed a quarterly report showing fourth-quarter net revenues up 10% to $16.62 billion and adjusted profit of $2.71 per share. Humira sales dropped 25.9% as biosimilar competition increased, while Skyrizi and Rinvoq posted gains. The company also announced new regulatory approvals and licensing deals.
6 February 2026
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CrowdStrike stock rebounds as Aramco pact lifts CRWD after bruising software selloff

CrowdStrike stock rebounds as Aramco pact lifts CRWD after bruising software selloff

CrowdStrike shares rose 3.7% to $391.20 Friday, rebounding after a 9.2% drop the previous day amid a broader software sell-off. The company announced a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Aramco to explore cybersecurity projects in the kingdom. Other cybersecurity stocks showed mixed moves. CrowdStrike will report quarterly results on March 3.
6 February 2026
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Amphenol Corporation stock jumps 8% as CEO set to become chairman; dividend date looms

Amphenol Corporation stock jumps 8% as CEO set to become chairman; dividend date looms

Amphenol shares surged nearly 8% to $137.90 midday Friday, outpacing the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 gains. The move follows a sharp drop Thursday and comes as CEO R. Adam Norwitt is set to become chairman, with Martin H. Loeffler retiring. Vice president Michael Ivas exercised and gifted 25,000 shares each on Feb. 4. Amphenol will pay a $0.25 dividend April 14 to holders as of March 23.
6 February 2026
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Exxon Mobil stock price jumps as XOM shrugs off softer oil — what traders watch next

Exxon Mobil stock price jumps as XOM shrugs off softer oil — what traders watch next

Exxon Mobil shares rose 2.1% to $149.12 by midday Friday, nearing the week’s high after a 1% drop Thursday. The stock moved between $146.00 and $149.55 during the session as oil prices slid amid U.S.-Iran talks and sector analysts split on Exxon’s outlook. Brent crude fell to $67 a barrel, while U.S. WTI eased to $62.69. Exxon maintained its $20 billion buyback plan despite volatility.
6 February 2026
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Uber stock slides as jury verdict adds legal risk, even with fresh robotaxi push

Uber stock slides as jury verdict adds legal risk, even with fresh robotaxi push

A U.S. jury ordered Uber to pay $8.5 million in the first of over 3,000 lawsuits alleging sexual assault by drivers. Uber shares fell 1.5% to $74.08 by midday Friday. The company and WeRide announced plans to deploy at least 1,200 robotaxis in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Riyadh, pending regulatory approval. CFO Prashanth Mahendra‑Rajah will depart on Feb. 16.
6 February 2026
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Coherent stock jumps on AI optics demand bets as Wall Street lifts price targets

Coherent stock jumps on AI optics demand bets as Wall Street lifts price targets

Coherent shares rose 7.3% to $224.59 Friday after the company issued strong Q3 guidance and analysts raised price targets. Fiscal Q2 revenue reached $1.69 billion with adjusted EPS of $1.29. The company expects Q3 revenue between $1.70 billion and $1.84 billion, and EPS of $1.28 to $1.48. Demand from datacenter optics led growth, while industrial sales remained weaker.
6 February 2026
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Applied Materials stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi lifts target to $400, eyes turn to Feb. 12 earnings

Applied Materials stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi lifts target to $400, eyes turn to Feb. 12 earnings

Applied Materials shares rose 5.7% to $321.20 by midday after Citi raised its price target to $400 and kept a Buy rating ahead of the Feb. 12 earnings report. Traders are focused on guidance for chip-factory investment and demand from China. Peers Lam Research and KLA also posted strong gains.
6 February 2026
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GE Vernova stock jumps 4% as Baird turns bullish and $2.6 billion bond deal settles

GE Vernova stock jumps 4% as Baird turns bullish and $2.6 billion bond deal settles

GE Vernova shares rose about 4% to $767.26 by midday Friday after Baird upgraded the stock to Outperform and raised its price target to $923. The company completed a $2.6 billion senior notes offering to help fund its acquisition of the remaining Prolec GE stake. The rebound follows a two-day slide that erased a recent winning streak. First-quarter earnings are scheduled for April 22.
6 February 2026
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Cadence Bank stock is stuck at $42.11 after Huntington deal — what CADE holders watch next week

Cadence Bank stock is stuck at $42.11 after Huntington deal — what CADE holders watch next week

7 February 2026
Cadence Bank shares have been delisted following Huntington Bancshares’ takeover, with each Cadence share converted into 2.475 Huntington shares. Huntington closed Friday at $19.27 and named Senthil Kumar as chief risk officer ahead of new regulatory requirements. The merger leaves Cadence as a brand under Huntington, with customer account conversions planned for mid-2026. Huntington executives will address investors at a UBS conference on Tuesday.
NIO stock jumps on profit alert, with Monday’s open in focus

NIO stock jumps on profit alert, with Monday’s open in focus

7 February 2026
NIO shares jumped 7.23% to $5.04 Friday after the company forecast a swing to adjusted operating profit of up to 1.2 billion yuan for the fourth quarter. Trading volume reached 90.8 million shares, far above average. Nio’s deliveries rose 72% to 124,807 vehicles in the quarter. The company said results are preliminary and unaudited, with final figures due in March.
Snap stock price bounces to $5.22 after upgrades — what traders watch next week

Snap stock price bounces to $5.22 after upgrades — what traders watch next week

7 February 2026
Snap Inc. shares closed up 2% at $5.22 Friday after a volatile week, with 94 million shares traded. The company forecast Q1 revenue below analyst expectations, despite a fourth-quarter beat and a 28% rise in active advertisers. Daily active users fell by 3 million to 474 million. Analysts remain divided, with some upgrading and others trimming price targets.
Bradesco stock drops on 2026 guidance — what BBDC4 investors watch next week

Bradesco stock drops on 2026 guidance — what BBDC4 investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Bradesco’s preferred shares fell 2.55% to 20.61 reais Friday after the bank issued 2026 guidance pointing to slower growth in some areas. Fourth-quarter recurring net income rose 20.6% to 6.5 billion reais, with 2025 ROAE at 15.2%. The Ibovespa closed up 0.45%. Bradesco ADRs ended down 0.5% at $3.98 in New York.
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