Today: 30 March 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.

Tesla stock slides as Volkswagen tops Europe EV sales — what investors are watching next

Tesla stock slides as Volkswagen tops Europe EV sales — what investors are watching next

Tesla shares fell 2.7% to $394.85 after new data showed Volkswagen overtook Tesla in 2025 European battery-electric vehicle sales. January UK sales for Tesla plunged 57% year-on-year, while BYD and Ford gained ground. In China, Tesla’s market share slipped to 8% in 2025. A California judge signaled Tesla and CEO Elon Musk likely won’t get a copyright lawsuit dismissed.
5 February 2026
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Microsoft stock sinks 5% after rare Stifel downgrade as AI spending nerves spread

Microsoft stock sinks 5% after rare Stifel downgrade as AI spending nerves spread

Microsoft shares fell 5.2% to $392.74 in after-hours trading Thursday, as heavy selling hit the software sector. Trading volume reached about 50.7 million shares. Stifel downgraded Microsoft to “Hold,” citing slowing Azure growth and rising competition. The S&P 500 software and services index dropped 3.1%, with sector losses nearing $1 trillion since Jan. 28.
5 February 2026
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GOOG stock whipsaws after Alphabet flags up to $185 billion in AI capex

GOOG stock whipsaws after Alphabet flags up to $185 billion in AI capex

Alphabet Class C shares fell 0.8% to $330.53 in after-hours trading Thursday after the company announced plans to nearly double capital spending to as much as $185 billion in 2026, focusing on data centers and AI. Revenue for the December quarter rose 18% to $113.8 billion, with Google Cloud up 48%. CEO Sundar Pichai cited AI as key to growth. The company declared a $0.21 dividend, payable March 16.
5 February 2026
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Amazon stock drops after-hours as $200B capex plan and profit outlook jar investors

Amazon stock drops after-hours as $200B capex plan and profit outlook jar investors

Amazon shares fell nearly 8% in after-hours trading after the company announced about $200 billion in capital spending for 2026 and a first-quarter profit outlook below Wall Street forecasts. The stock closed regular trading down 4.9% at $221.55. Investors are watching for updates on AWS demand and spending during Amazon’s earnings call at 5 p.m. ET.
5 February 2026
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MercadoLibre stock slips with Wall Street tech selloff as MELI earnings loom

MercadoLibre stock slips with Wall Street tech selloff as MELI earnings loom

MercadoLibre shares fell 1.1% to $2,029.60 Thursday after a tech selloff triggered by Alphabet’s warning of higher AI costs in 2026. The S&P 500 ETF dropped 1.3%, while Amazon and Shopify also declined. MercadoLibre will report fourth-quarter results on Feb. 24. Analysts cited volatility tied to broader growth stock sentiment rather than company-specific news.
5 February 2026
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TransCode Therapeutics stock jumps on FDA filing for Phase 2a colorectal cancer trial

TransCode Therapeutics stock jumps on FDA filing for Phase 2a colorectal cancer trial

TransCode Therapeutics shares surged nearly 19% Thursday after the company filed an amended IND application for a Phase 2a trial of TTX-MC138 in colorectal cancer patients. Trading volume hit 11.5 million shares, up from 8,500 the previous day. The dose-expansion study, set to begin in early 2026, will enroll up to 45 patients with positive ctDNA markers. The trial will run with Quantum Leap Healthcare Collaborative on the PRE-I-SPY platform.
5 February 2026
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Confluent stock holds near $31 IBM bid as new SEC filing details shareholder suits, Feb. 12 vote

Confluent stock holds near $31 IBM bid as new SEC filing details shareholder suits, Feb. 12 vote

Confluent shares edged up 0.1% to $30.37 Thursday after the company disclosed new details on shareholder litigation tied to its pending $11 billion IBM acquisition. The stock traded about 2% below IBM’s $31-per-share offer as investors watched for the Feb. 12 shareholder vote and Confluent’s earnings report on Feb. 11.
5 February 2026
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KLA stock rebounds after ASE flags big advanced-packaging push — what KLAC traders watch next

KLA stock rebounds after ASE flags big advanced-packaging push — what KLAC traders watch next

KLA shares rose about 2.3% to $1,337.09 Thursday afternoon after Argus raised its price target to $1,750. ASE Technology projected its advanced packaging segment to double by 2026 and announced $1.5 billion in new machinery investments. An ASE unit bought KLA machinery for T$1.14 billion. Other chip-tool stocks, including Applied Materials and Lam Research, also advanced.
5 February 2026
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ConocoPhillips stock slides after earnings miss, $1 billion cost-cut plan — what COP investors watch next

ConocoPhillips stock slides after earnings miss, $1 billion cost-cut plan — what COP investors watch next

ConocoPhillips shares fell 2.4% to $105.04 after the company missed fourth-quarter profit estimates and announced a $1 billion cost-cut target for 2026. Adjusted profit was $1.02 per share, below the $1.11 analyst estimate, as oil prices dropped ahead of U.S.-Iran talks. The company reaffirmed plans to return 45% of 2026 operating cash to shareholders.
5 February 2026
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PayPal stock slides again as downgrades pile up after CEO shake-up

PayPal stock slides again as downgrades pile up after CEO shake-up

PayPal shares fell 3.3% to $39.67 Thursday after the company named HP’s Enrique Lores as CEO and warned of a weaker 2026 outlook. CFO Jamie Miller cited pressure on retail merchants and sluggish branded checkout growth. Multiple analysts downgraded the stock, citing competition from Apple Pay and Google Pay. PayPal declared a $0.14 dividend and forecast a mid-single-digit drop in Q1 adjusted earnings.
5 February 2026
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Estée Lauder stock sinks 21% as 2026 outlook, tariffs rattle investors

Estée Lauder stock sinks 21% as 2026 outlook, tariffs rattle investors

Estée Lauder shares fell 21% Thursday to $94.45 after a full-year forecast pointed to slower growth in its main market. The company reported fiscal Q2 net sales of $4.229 billion and raised its 2026 outlook, but warned of higher tariffs and shrinking Q3 margins. Estée Lauder plans to cut up to 7,000 jobs and pay a 35-cent dividend March 16. Coty and e.l.f. Beauty shares also dropped.
5 February 2026
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Shopify stock drops again: AI disruption jitters and Feb. 11 earnings loom for SHOP

Shopify stock drops again: AI disruption jitters and Feb. 11 earnings loom for SHOP

Shopify shares fell 2.1% to $111.59 Thursday, swinging between $108.90 and $115.71 as software stocks faced heavy selling. The S&P 500 software and services index dropped about 3%, with sector losses nearing $1 trillion since Jan. 28. Investors are watching Shopify’s Feb. 11 earnings for signs of AI’s impact on margins. New unemployment claims rose and job openings hit a five-year low.
5 February 2026
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P&G stock climbs while Wall Street slides — what’s behind PG’s move and what comes next

P&G stock climbs while Wall Street slides — what’s behind PG’s move and what comes next

Procter & Gamble shares climbed 1.3% to $158.89 Thursday afternoon, bucking a broader market decline driven by tech sector weakness. SEC filings showed insider sales by executives Ma. Fatima Francisco and a proposed sale by Gary A. Coombe. Consumer staples led S&P 500 sector gains, while tech stocks fell on AI spending concerns. Trading volume reached 9.1 million shares.
5 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • PENN Entertainment Stock Valuation Amid Recent Price Drop
    March 29, 2026, 10:29 PM EDT. PENN Entertainment's share price fell about 12% in one month and 8% over three months, trading near $13.77. Despite this, the company shows a 39% discount to analyst price targets, with fair value estimated at $79.65 by some investors. PENN, with $7 billion in revenue and solid casino fundamentals, faces mixed sentiment due to a 1-year total shareholder return decline of 18.62% and a net income loss of $843.1 million. Analysts forecast an earnings rebound by 2026, suggesting potential for a major upside breakout. However, risks remain, and investors are advised to weigh growth prospects against recent setbacks.
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