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.

Intel stock dives 17% after forecast miss as AI supply worries return — what to watch next

Intel stock dives 17% after forecast miss as AI supply worries return — what to watch next

Intel shares plunged 17.3% to $44.94 Friday after the company issued a weak first-quarter outlook and flagged supply constraints for AI data-center chips. Fourth-quarter revenue reached $13.7 billion, with adjusted earnings of 15 cents per share. Intel expects Q1 revenue between $11.7 billion and $12.7 billion and a break-even adjusted profit. CEO Lip-Bu Tan cited ongoing yield and capacity issues.
23 January 2026
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Dow Jones drops 400 points as Goldman, Caterpillar slide and Intel jitters linger

Dow Jones drops 400 points as Goldman, Caterpillar slide and Intel jitters linger

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 411 points, or 0.8%, Friday afternoon, weighed down by losses in Goldman Sachs, Caterpillar, and Intel. Intel shares slumped after the company projected weaker-than-expected Q1 revenue and earnings, citing trouble meeting AI server chip demand. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted small gains, lifted by tech stocks. Silver topped $100 an ounce as investors sought safe havens.
23 January 2026
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Robinhood stock rises as Retail Kings ETF adds HOOD and MIAXdx deal hangs over the tape

Robinhood stock rises as Retail Kings ETF adds HOOD and MIAXdx deal hangs over the tape

Robinhood shares rose 2.6% to $109.01 by early afternoon Friday, trading between $105.52 and $110.43. A Robinhood-Susquehanna joint venture acquired 90% of MIAXdx, a regulated derivatives exchange. The new “Retail Kings” ETF launched with Robinhood among its initial holdings. Trading volume for Robinhood reached about 11.5 million shares.
23 January 2026
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Uber stock dips on NYC tipping-law setback as delivery, safety risks stay in focus

Uber stock dips on NYC tipping-law setback as delivery, safety risks stay in focus

A federal judge dismissed Uber and DoorDash’s attempt to block New York City’s tipping rules for food-delivery apps Friday, sending Uber shares down 0.1% to $82.45. The ruling upholds a mandatory tip option at checkout. Uber Eats also secured exclusive delivery rights for Guzman y Gomez in Australia. New York’s state comptroller pressed Uber for a report on sexual harassment and assault incidents on its platform.
23 January 2026
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Bank of America Corporation (BAC) stock slides toward $51 as bank shares retreat — what investors are watching next

Bank of America Corporation (BAC) stock slides toward $51 as bank shares retreat — what investors are watching next

Bank of America shares fell 1.8% to $51.49 Friday afternoon amid a broad selloff in U.S. bank stocks. The drop followed reports that BofA and Citigroup are considering 10% interest credit cards to align with President Trump’s proposed national rate cap. The Fed is expected to hold rates steady at its January 27-28 meeting. Bank of America is also in talks for a lead role in a possible SpaceX IPO, sources told Reuters.
23 January 2026
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Intuitive Surgical stock price dips as 2026 da Vinci outlook cools after Q4 beat (ISRG)

Intuitive Surgical stock price dips as 2026 da Vinci outlook cools after Q4 beat (ISRG)

Intuitive Surgical shares fell 0.2% to $524.65 after the company forecast slower da Vinci procedure growth of 13–15% for 2026, down from 18% in 2025. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 19% to $2.87 billion, with adjusted profit topping estimates. Management cited tariff risks and rising competition as headwinds. The company installed 532 da Vinci systems in Q4, bringing its total to 11,106.
23 January 2026
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Why Wells Fargo stock is down today: WFC slips after $100 million mortgage-aid settlement notice

Why Wells Fargo stock is down today: WFC slips after $100 million mortgage-aid settlement notice

Wells Fargo shares fell 1.7% to $86.50 by midday Friday, tracking a broader decline in U.S. bank stocks. A court notice disclosed a proposed $100 million mortgage-assistance program and a $10 million insurer payment as part of a shareholder settlement, with a final hearing set for May 2026. Investors remain cautious ahead of a possible U.S. credit-card rate cap and next week’s Federal Reserve decision.
23 January 2026
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Thermo Fisher (TMO) stock slides as investors square up ahead of Jan. 29 results

Thermo Fisher (TMO) stock slides as investors square up ahead of Jan. 29 results

Thermo Fisher Scientific shares fell nearly 2% by midday Friday, reversing earlier gains after touching a record high near $640. The drop outpaced the broader market, with peers Danaher, Agilent, and Illumina also declining. Investors are awaiting Thermo Fisher’s fourth-quarter results, set for release before the market opens on Jan. 29. The S&P 500 was steady while the health-care sector slipped.
23 January 2026
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MercadoLibre stock slips today as Brazil logistics fee hike and earnings calendar grab attention

MercadoLibre stock slips today as Brazil logistics fee hike and earnings calendar grab attention

MercadoLibre shares fell about 1% to $2,131.19 by midday Friday, underperforming the broader market after new details on a planned Brazil logistics fee hike. Itau BBA estimates the March adjustment could lift Brazil’s take rate by 80 basis points and add $280 million in annual net revenue. Investors await remarks at the Jan. 27 UBS conference and the company’s Feb. 24 earnings report.
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SK hynix stock price slips into Monday after S&P upgrade, tech selloff

SK hynix stock price slips into Monday after S&P upgrade, tech selloff

7 February 2026
SK hynix shares closed at 839,000 won, down 0.36% Friday and 8% for the week, as tech stocks retreated across Asia. S&P Global Ratings upgraded the chipmaker to “BBB+” with a positive outlook, citing strong HBM sales. The KOSPI fell 1.4% Friday, ending a six-week winning streak. Traders await Monday’s Seoul open for signs of further tech weakness.
Bank of America stock jumps 3% into the weekend — what to watch before Monday’s trade

Bank of America stock jumps 3% into the weekend — what to watch before Monday’s trade

7 February 2026
Bank of America shares rose 2.89% Friday to $56.53, tracking a rally in U.S. financial stocks as the Dow closed above 50,000. The bank will redeem its Series DD preferred stock and related depositary shares on March 10 at $1,000 per share. CEO Brian Moynihan donated 100,000 shares on Feb. 4, a regulatory filing showed. Key U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week after delays.
Oracle stock rebounds from eight-day skid as $20 billion share-sale plan looms

Oracle stock rebounds from eight-day skid as $20 billion share-sale plan looms

7 February 2026
Oracle shares jumped 4.65% to $142.82 Friday, ending an eight-day slide but remaining down 22% since Jan. 27. The company has set up a $20 billion at-the-market stock program and completed a $25 billion senior notes sale to fund cloud expansion. Oracle’s liabilities stood at $174.5 billion as of Nov. 30, 2025, before the new financing. Investors remain focused on dilution risks and the pace of capacity growth.
ASML stock price snaps back as AI spending bets return, with ex-dividend date next

ASML stock price snaps back as AI spending bets return, with ex-dividend date next

7 February 2026
ASML shares rose 3.84% Friday in Amsterdam to 1,193.80 euros, rebounding with global chip stocks after Amazon signaled a sharp increase in AI-related capital spending. The stock goes ex-dividend Feb. 9 ahead of a 1.60-euro interim payout. ASML’s Nasdaq shares climbed 4.64% to $1,413.01. Despite Friday’s gains, the Amsterdam listing finished the week about 2.5% lower.
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