Today: 7 February 2026
Subscribe

Khadija Saeed

A dedicated markets reporter, she covers stocks, macroeconomics, and major business developments with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.

Texas Instruments stock price: TXN edges up after-hours as $7.5 billion Silicon Labs deal sinks in

Texas Instruments stock price: TXN edges up after-hours as $7.5 billion Silicon Labs deal sinks in

Texas Instruments shares rose 0.5% in after-hours trading to $223.98 after announcing a $7.5 billion all-cash deal to acquire Silicon Labs for $231 per share, a 69% premium. The company plans to fund the purchase with cash and debt, targeting $450 million in annual cost cuts within three years. The deal requires regulatory and shareholder approval. TI will hold a capital management review webcast on Feb. 24.
6 February 2026
···
Bitcoin’s steep drop revives Fed QT fears — Binance Research calls the panic “overdone”

Bitcoin’s steep drop revives Fed QT fears — Binance Research calls the panic “overdone”

Bitcoin fell 16% to near $61,350 Thursday, its lowest since 2024, as ether dropped 15%. The selloff followed concerns that Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh could speed up quantitative tightening. Binance Research warned repo-market stress could limit how fast the Fed shrinks its balance sheet. About $1 billion in bitcoin positions were liquidated in 24 hours, CoinGlass reported.
6 February 2026
··
Confluent stock (CFLT) sits under IBM’s $31 bid after fresh merger filing flags shareholder lawsuits

Confluent stock (CFLT) sits under IBM’s $31 bid after fresh merger filing flags shareholder lawsuits

Confluent shares traded at $30.36 after hours Thursday, just below IBM’s $31-per-share cash offer. The company filed additional merger disclosures following 17 shareholder demand letters and two lawsuits alleging proxy omissions. A shareholder vote on the IBM acquisition is set for Feb. 12. The stock’s narrow spread reflects market focus on deal completion risk.
6 February 2026
··
IREN stock price slides after hours as Q2 loss hits and Microsoft GPU financing takes focus

IREN stock price slides after hours as Q2 loss hits and Microsoft GPU financing takes focus

IREN Limited shares fell 11% after hours Thursday to $39.79, tracking a sharp bitcoin selloff. The company posted a $155.4 million quarterly loss as bitcoin mining revenue dropped and non-cash charges weighed on results. IREN reported $2.8 billion in cash, a new $9.7 billion Microsoft GPU contract, and plans for a 1.6-gigawatt Oklahoma data center. Revenue from AI cloud services rose to $17.3 million.
6 February 2026
··
JPMorgan stock slides after hours as risk-off hits banks; jobs data, Fed shift in focus

JPMorgan stock slides after hours as risk-off hits banks; jobs data, Fed shift in focus

JPMorgan Chase shares fell 2.3% to $310.16 in after-hours trading Thursday, mirroring declines across major banks and the broader market. Wall Street dropped sharply as investors reacted to rising jobless claims, lower job openings, and uncertainty over AI spending. Wells Fargo, Citigroup, and Bank of America also closed lower. JPMorgan completed a $3 billion subordinated note offering due 2037.
6 February 2026
··
Visa stock price dips after hours — what traders watch after Visa & Main’s $100 million small-business push

Visa stock price dips after hours — what traders watch after Visa & Main’s $100 million small-business push

Visa launched its “Visa & Main” platform for U.S. small businesses, backed by a $100 million working-capital facility with Lendistry. Visa shares slipped 0.3% to $329.13 in after-hours trading. U.S. stocks fell sharply, with tech leading losses as investors questioned AI investment returns. Traders are now focused on next week’s delayed labor and inflation data after a brief government shutdown.
6 February 2026
·
GE Vernova stock pulls back after a volatile week — new wind orders, bond sale and a fresh Baird upgrade in focus

GE Vernova stock pulls back after a volatile week — new wind orders, bond sale and a fresh Baird upgrade in focus

GE Vernova shares fell about 1% to $737.53 in after-hours trading Thursday, extending losses from Wednesday’s drop. The company announced $2.6 billion in new bonds, fresh wind repower orders, and a major electrification contract. Baird upgraded the stock and raised its price target to $923. Investors await GE Vernova’s April 22 earnings report.
6 February 2026
··
Uber stock price today: UBER steadies after earnings, as robotaxi push meets fresh legal risk

Uber stock price today: UBER steadies after earnings, as robotaxi push meets fresh legal risk

Uber shares rose 1.7% to $75.21 in after-hours trading Thursday after reporting Q4 gross bookings of $54.1 billion, up 22%. The company announced a CFO transition and plans to expand robotaxi operations to up to 15 cities by 2026. A federal jury ordered Uber to pay $8.5 million in a key rider-safety lawsuit. Uber’s Q1 profit outlook missed analyst estimates.
6 February 2026
···
Goldman Sachs stock slides after hours as AI-spending doubts rattle Wall Street — what GS investors watch next

Goldman Sachs stock slides after hours as AI-spending doubts rattle Wall Street — what GS investors watch next

Goldman Sachs shares fell 2.5% to $890.41 in after-hours trading Thursday, tracking a broader retreat in financial and tech stocks. Amazon dropped 4.4% during the session and another 10% after hours. Weekly U.S. jobless claims rose by 22,000 to 231,000. Goldman told clients equity hedge funds suffered their worst day in nearly a year as tech bets unwound.
6 February 2026
···
Coherent stock price: COHR whipsaws after earnings; AI data-center optics in focus

Coherent stock price: COHR whipsaws after earnings; AI data-center optics in focus

Coherent shares fell 0.8% to $209.24 in after-hours trading Thursday after a session marked by a 15% swing and heavy volume. The company reported fiscal Q2 revenue of $1.69 billion, above analyst expectations, and projected March-quarter revenue between $1.70 billion and $1.84 billion. Analysts raised price targets, but investor caution persists over margins and demand.
6 February 2026
···
Costco stock price closes near $1,000 after January sales jump and online surge

Costco stock price closes near $1,000 after January sales jump and online surge

Costco shares closed up 1.2% at $989.29 after January net sales rose 9.3% to $21.33 billion, with digital sales jumping 34.4%. The stock briefly topped $1,000 during the session, outperforming retail peers as tech stocks fell. Oppenheimer raised its price target to $1,100. Investors await Costco’s Q2 earnings call on March 5 for updates on margins and membership.
6 February 2026
··
Boston Scientific stock rebounds after earnings shock as analysts cut targets on EP worries

Boston Scientific stock rebounds after earnings shock as analysts cut targets on EP worries

Boston Scientific shares rose 2.8% to $77.64 in Thursday’s after-hours trading, rebounding after a record 17% plunge Wednesday on weak Q4 electrophysiology and Watchman sales. Citi and Wells Fargo lowered price targets but kept positive ratings. Fourth-quarter net sales reached $5.29 billion, with adjusted EPS of $0.80. The company expects 2026 adjusted EPS of $3.43–$3.49.
6 February 2026
··
1 … 12 13 14 15 16 … 607

Stock Market Today

Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
U.S. oil stocks surged Friday as crude prices rose on renewed Middle East tensions. Exxon Mobil gained 2.0%, ConocoPhillips 2.5%, and Occidental Petroleum 2.7%. Refiners rallied after a national union deal eased strike risk, though BP’s Whiting plant faces a local dispute. Brent settled at $68.05 a barrel, up 0.74%.
Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

7 February 2026
Spot silver surged 8.6% to $77.33 an ounce Friday after dropping below $65, but still lost over 8.7% for the week. CME Group raised margin requirements for COMEX silver futures to 18% from 15%, effective after Feb. 6. China’s UBS SDIC Silver Futures Fund hit its 10% down limit for a fifth session. Traders await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
Gold price near $5,000: China keeps buying as CME margin hikes raise the stakes

Gold price near $5,000: China keeps buying as CME margin hikes raise the stakes

7 February 2026
China’s central bank raised gold reserves for a 15th month in January, reaching 74.19 million ounces worth $369.58 billion. Gold prices swung sharply, hitting a record near $5,600 before dropping to $4,403.24. CME Group hiked COMEX gold futures margins to 9% after recent volatility. U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week after a delay.
Go toTop