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.

Goldman Sachs stock price dips as IPO work builds and a Fed chair decision looms

Goldman Sachs stock price dips as IPO work builds and a Fed chair decision looms

Goldman Sachs shares slipped 0.2% to $934.58 Thursday, lagging peers as the Financial Select Sector SPDR rose 0.6%. Ethos began trading at a $1.2 billion valuation, while Liftoff Mobile launched its IPO roadshow aiming for up to $5.17 billion. The Fed held rates steady; traders expect cuts by June. President Trump is set to announce his pick to succeed Fed Chair Powell next week.
29 January 2026
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Chevron stock climbs as oil spikes on Iran fears and earnings near

Chevron stock climbs as oil spikes on Iran fears and earnings near

Chevron shares rose 1.5% to $172.56 Thursday, bucking a broader Wall Street decline as crude prices surged and energy stocks outperformed. The company is set to report quarterly earnings Friday, with investors focused on operations in Venezuela and Kazakhstan and watching for updates on production and cash returns. Brent crude jumped 4% to near $70.90 a barrel amid supply concerns.
29 January 2026
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Abbott stock price steadies near a 52-week low as upgrade talk meets nutrition worries

Abbott stock price steadies near a 52-week low as upgrade talk meets nutrition worries

Abbott Laboratories shares rose 0.3% to $106.34 Thursday after a broker upgrade, following sharp losses from missed revenue and a cautious outlook last week. The stock touched a 52-week low of $105.27. Abbott plans to acquire Exact Sciences for $105 per share, with a shareholder vote set for Feb. 20. The company declared a $0.63 quarterly dividend, payable Feb. 13.
29 January 2026
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Cloudflare stock slips again after Clawdbot rally as traders brace for Feb. 10 earnings

Cloudflare stock slips again after Clawdbot rally as traders brace for Feb. 10 earnings

Cloudflare shares fell 2.5% to $180.25 in Thursday afternoon trading, deepening losses after a 10.2% drop Wednesday. SEC filings showed director Carl Ledbetter sold 15,000 shares at just over $210 each under a 10b5-1 plan. Investors are watching if recent AI agent buzz will translate to paid usage in upcoming earnings. Quarterly results are due Feb. 10 after market close.
29 January 2026
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Caterpillar stock price jumps after earnings beat, even as tariff bill swells

Caterpillar stock price jumps after earnings beat, even as tariff bill swells

Caterpillar shares rose about 3% to $662.81 after quarterly sales and adjusted profit beat estimates, driven by strong demand from data centers. Fourth-quarter sales reached $19.1 billion, up 18% year over year, while adjusted profit hit $5.16 per share. The company warned tariff-related costs could total $2.6 billion in 2026, with $800 million expected in Q1. Backlog climbed to $51 billion.
29 January 2026
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IBM stock jumps today after earnings beat as investors weigh AI demand and Red Hat slowdown

IBM stock jumps today after earnings beat as investors weigh AI demand and Red Hat slowdown

IBM shares rose 3.9% to $305.65 Thursday after quarterly results beat estimates and the company reaffirmed its 2026 outlook. The gains stood out as software stocks broadly slumped, with SAP down over 16% and ServiceNow off 11%. IBM reported fourth-quarter revenue of $19.7 billion and announced a $1.68 dividend. Major indexes fell to their lowest in more than a week amid tech sector concerns.
29 January 2026
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Danaher stock slides again after outlook: what DHR investors are watching next

Danaher stock slides again after outlook: what DHR investors are watching next

Danaher shares fell 2.2% to $219.49 Thursday after its 2026 profit outlook matched analyst estimates. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 4.5% to $6.8 billion, with adjusted earnings at $2.23 per share. CEO Rainer Blair said China diagnostics revenue declined only slightly in Q4, improving from previous quarters. Investors remain cautious as sector peers warn of continued weakness in academic research spending.
29 January 2026
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Microsoft stock dives 12% on AI spending jitters as Meta jumps — AI stocks split today

Microsoft stock dives 12% on AI spending jitters as Meta jumps — AI stocks split today

Microsoft shares fell nearly 12% after cloud growth and AI spending figures disappointed, dragging down other AI stocks. Meta jumped about 10% on strong ad sales and a higher 2026 capex forecast. Nvidia slipped 0.6%, Amazon lost 1.6%, and Apple was flat ahead of its earnings report. Traders are also watching reported OpenAI funding talks involving Microsoft, Nvidia, and Amazon.
29 January 2026
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XRP price slides 6% as U.S. crypto bill vote and Fed pause keep traders cautious

XRP price slides 6% as U.S. crypto bill vote and Fed pause keep traders cautious

XRP fell 6.1% to $1.80 in 24 hours as the global crypto market lost $170 billion, with Bitcoin and ether also sliding. The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced a bill to regulate spot crypto markets, but passage remains uncertain. Ripple launched a new treasury platform after an appeals court rejected investor claims over XRP sales. The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged at 3.50%-3.75%.
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Stock Market Today

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026
Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Friday to $2.08 after a sharp drop the previous day, as attention shifted to a Feb. 17 shareholder vote on expanding authorized shares. The company failed to secure enough votes earlier this week and is urging overseas holders to participate. CEO Andy Marsh cited difficulties for European investors in casting ballots. A reverse stock split remains possible if the proposal fails.
AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

7 February 2026
AT&T shares closed down 0.7% at $27.13 on Friday, underperforming the S&P 500’s 1.97% gain. The company completed a $6.5 billion global notes sale this week, with maturities from 2031 to 2056 and coupons between 4.4% and 6%. Investors await delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data, along with T-Mobile’s upcoming earnings update.
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