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.

Seagate stock price today: STX slips after hours after earnings jump, analysts lift targets

Seagate stock price today: STX slips after hours after earnings jump, analysts lift targets

Seagate shares slipped 0.2% to $446.57 in after-hours trading Thursday after a 1.1% gain during the session. The company reported fiscal Q2 earnings and guidance above analyst estimates, with nearline capacity fully booked through 2026. Analysts raised price targets following the results. Rival Western Digital posted $3.02 billion in revenue after the bell.
30 January 2026
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Bitcoin price breaks $85,000 as $1 billion in crypto bets get wiped out — is $70,000 next?

Bitcoin price breaks $85,000 as $1 billion in crypto bets get wiped out — is $70,000 next?

Bitcoin plunged as much as 6.8% to $83,240 on Thursday, triggering over $1 billion in liquidations as leveraged crypto positions were forced closed. The drop followed a sharp sell-off in U.S. tech stocks, with Microsoft shares falling 10%. Analysts flagged $84,000 as a key support level, warning a break could push prices toward $70,000. Gold also tumbled more than 5% after hitting a record high.
30 January 2026
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Lam Research stock climbs as upbeat outlook keeps chip-tool rally in play

Lam Research stock climbs as upbeat outlook keeps chip-tool rally in play

Lam Research shares rose 3.6% to $248.17 in after-hours trading after the company beat quarterly estimates and issued stronger-than-expected guidance. Lam projected March-quarter revenue of $5.7 billion and adjusted earnings of $1.35 per share, topping analyst forecasts. CEO Tim Archer expects industry spending on wafer fab equipment to reach $135 billion in 2026, with demand likely “second-half weighted.”
30 January 2026
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Western Digital stock price swings after earnings outlook; what WDC investors watch next

Western Digital stock price swings after earnings outlook; what WDC investors watch next

Western Digital shares closed down 0.5% at $278.41 after a volatile session, then rose about 2% in after-hours trading as its outlook beat Wall Street estimates. The company forecast third-quarter revenue near $3.2 billion and adjusted earnings of $2.30 per share, both above analyst expectations. Investors are watching pricing, supply, and next week’s Innovation Day for further direction.
30 January 2026
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UnitedHealth stock slips after-hours as PBM fee disclosure rule adds fresh pressure on UNH

UnitedHealth stock slips after-hours as PBM fee disclosure rule adds fresh pressure on UNH

UnitedHealth shares fell 0.6% to $292.29 in after-hours trading Thursday after the U.S. Labor Department proposed new disclosure rules for pharmacy benefit managers. The proposal would require PBMs to reveal fee and compensation details. Investors are also closely watching upcoming Medicare Advantage rate decisions. Related health insurer stocks showed mixed movement late Thursday.
30 January 2026
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Broadcom (AVGO) stock price slips after tech wobble — AI spending nerves are back

Broadcom (AVGO) stock price slips after tech wobble — AI spending nerves are back

Broadcom shares slipped 0.8% to $330.73 in after-hours trading Thursday, after a volatile session saw the stock dip nearly 4%. Microsoft’s disappointing cloud revenue and rising costs dragged tech stocks lower, with the Nasdaq falling 0.7%. Apple’s earnings beat expectations, briefly lifting sentiment. Broadcom’s next earnings report is set for early March.
30 January 2026
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Salesforce stock slides in software rout on AI fears — here’s what investors watch next

Salesforce stock slides in software rout on AI fears — here’s what investors watch next

Salesforce shares fell 6.1% to $214.08 in after-hours trading Thursday, deepening a sector-wide software selloff sparked by weak forecasts from SAP and ServiceNow. Investors cited fears that AI could disrupt subscription software models. Microsoft and Salesforce weighed on the Dow. Traders await Friday’s inflation data and Salesforce’s Feb. 25 earnings report.
30 January 2026
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Strategy Inc stock price sinks nearly 10% as bitcoin breaks below $85,000

Strategy Inc stock price sinks nearly 10% as bitcoin breaks below $85,000

Strategy Inc shares fell 9.7% to $143.19 in after-hours trading Thursday as bitcoin slid 5.5% to around $84,273. The company recently raised $257 million by selling shares and used the funds to buy 2,932 more bitcoin. Other crypto stocks, including Coinbase and Marathon Digital, also declined. A Senate panel advanced a bill to give the CFTC oversight of spot crypto markets.
30 January 2026
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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stock price holds near $252 after hours as AI spending jitters set up Feb. 3 earnings

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stock price holds near $252 after hours as AI spending jitters set up Feb. 3 earnings

AMD shares slipped 0.2% to $252.18 in after-hours trading Thursday after a volatile session. The stock moved between $241.06 and $260.22 on volume of 31.4 million shares. Investors weighed Big Tech’s rising AI spending and concerns over immediate returns. AMD will report quarterly earnings after the close on Feb. 3.
30 January 2026
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Exxon Mobil stock jumps as oil hits five-month high on Iran fears, earnings up next

Exxon Mobil stock jumps as oil hits five-month high on Iran fears, earnings up next

Exxon Mobil shares rose 2.1% to $140.51 on Thursday, hitting a new 52-week closing high as oil prices surged over 3% amid U.S.-Iran tensions. Brent crude settled at $70.71 and U.S. crude at $65.42, both five-month highs. Exxon reports quarterly earnings Friday, with investors watching for updates on spending and cash returns. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped while energy stocks gained.
30 January 2026
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No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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