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.

ServiceNow Q4 beat meets AI doubts as NOW slips despite upbeat 2026 subscription forecast

ServiceNow Q4 beat meets AI doubts as NOW slips despite upbeat 2026 subscription forecast

ServiceNow forecast 2026 subscription revenue of $15.53 billion to $15.57 billion, sending shares down over 2% after hours. Fourth-quarter subscription revenue rose 21% to $3.466 billion, with net income at $401 million. The company expanded AI partnerships with Anthropic and OpenAI, and added $5 billion to its share buyback program. ServiceNow plans to acquire Armis and Veza in 2026.
29 January 2026
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Sandisk stock jumps nearly 10% as storage rally heats up ahead of Thursday earnings

Sandisk stock jumps nearly 10% as storage rally heats up ahead of Thursday earnings

Sandisk shares surged 9.6% to $527.63 in after-hours trading Wednesday, following Seagate’s strong results and upbeat outlook for data storage demand. The rally came ahead of Sandisk’s fiscal Q2 earnings, set for release Thursday after the close, with investors focused on guidance and pricing. Sandisk traded as high as $544.98, with over 16 million shares changing hands.
29 January 2026
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Gold Price Rips Toward $5,400 Again as Safe-Haven Buying Spreads — Is It Too Late to Jump In?

Gold Price Rips Toward $5,400 Again as Safe-Haven Buying Spreads — Is It Too Late to Jump In?

Spot gold surged nearly 4% Wednesday, approaching $5,400 an ounce as buyers poured into precious metals. Silver gained 3.3% to $116.69, with analysts warning of a possible short-term pullback. The Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged; traders paid little attention. Tether plans to allocate up to 15% of its portfolio to physical gold.
29 January 2026
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Apple stock price dips after hours — what could move AAPL on earnings day

Apple stock price dips after hours — what could move AAPL on earnings day

Apple shares fell 0.7% in after-hours trading Wednesday, closing at $256.44 ahead of Thursday’s earnings report. Investors are focused on iPhone sales, AI strategy, and possible margin pressure from rising memory costs. Apple faces regulatory scrutiny in Europe over App Store practices and has partnered with Google to integrate Gemini into Siri.
29 January 2026
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Amazon stock slides after hours on 16,000 layoffs — what AMZN investors watch before earnings

Amazon stock slides after hours on 16,000 layoffs — what AMZN investors watch before earnings

Amazon shares fell 0.7% to $243.01 in after-hours trading after announcing 16,000 more corporate job cuts and plans to close all remaining Fresh and Go stores. Most affected U.S. workers have 90 days to find new roles within the company. CEO Andy Jassy is pushing to trim management layers and speed decisions. Investors await next week’s earnings amid rising AI costs and ongoing restructuring.
29 January 2026
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Tesla stock (TSLA) pares after-hours pop after $2 billion xAI bet — what traders are watching

Tesla stock (TSLA) pares after-hours pop after $2 billion xAI bet — what traders are watching

Tesla shares rose 0.1% to $431.46 after hours Wednesday following a $2 billion investment in Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI and a quarterly report that beat Wall Street estimates. Revenue fell 3% to $24.9 billion, net income dropped 61% to $840 million, and vehicle deliveries declined 16%. Tesla listed new robotaxi markets for 2026, including Dallas, Houston, and Las Vegas.
29 January 2026
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Micron stock price jumps after-hours as $24 billion Singapore fab plan fuels MU rally

Micron stock price jumps after-hours as $24 billion Singapore fab plan fuels MU rally

Micron shares jumped 6.1% to $435.28 in after-hours trading Wednesday after the company confirmed a $24 billion wafer fab expansion in Singapore, with NAND production set for 2028. The move comes as chipmakers rally on strong tech earnings and a steady Fed, while investors weigh persistent supply constraints and intensifying competition from Samsung and SK Hynix.
29 January 2026
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Microsoft stock price whipsaws after earnings as Azure grows 39% and AI capex hits record

Microsoft stock price whipsaws after earnings as Azure grows 39% and AI capex hits record

Microsoft shares rose 0.2% to $481.63 in after-hours trading Wednesday after swinging more than 7% following fiscal Q2 results. Azure revenue jumped 39%, topping estimates, while capital spending hit a record $37.5 billion, up nearly 66% from a year earlier. Investors focused on cloud growth and surging AI infrastructure costs, awaiting management’s outlook on spending and demand.
29 January 2026
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Gold nears $5,400 as silver stays hot — and the “safe haven” trade gets a reality check

Gold nears $5,400 as silver stays hot — and the “safe haven” trade gets a reality check

Gold surged 4% Wednesday, trading near $5,400 an ounce, while silver jumped 7.7% to $111.84 after hitting a record $117.69 Monday. The Federal Reserve held rates steady, fueling debate over future policy. Strategists and analysts warned of possible sharp pullbacks, citing technical signals and volatility risks. Citi raised its silver target to $150, but others cautioned of a potential 50% drop.
28 January 2026
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Meta’s $135 billion AI spending plan steals the show after strong Q4 earnings

Meta’s $135 billion AI spending plan steals the show after strong Q4 earnings

Meta forecast 2026 capital spending of $115 billion to $135 billion for its “superintelligence” AI initiative, above analyst estimates. The company expects first-quarter revenue of $53.5 billion to $56.5 billion. Shares rose nearly 9% in after-hours trading. Fourth-quarter revenue reached $59.89 billion, with net income at $22.77 billion.
28 January 2026
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Gold flirts with $5,400 as Fed, Trump headlines keep safe-haven bid alive

Gold flirts with $5,400 as Fed, Trump headlines keep safe-haven bid alive

Gold surged 4% Wednesday, nearing $5,400 an ounce for the first time as investors sought safety amid economic and geopolitical uncertainty. The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged, while Donald Trump said he would soon name a new Fed chair and predicted lower borrowing costs. Tether announced plans to allocate up to 15% of its portfolio to physical gold. Spot gold extended its record run above $5,400 in early Thursday trading.
28 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

South32 share price drops 4% in ASX rout — what investors watch before results

South32 share price drops 4% in ASX rout — what investors watch before results

7 February 2026
South32 shares fell 4.1% to A$4.41 Friday as Australian miners dropped in the worst ASX session since April 2025. The S&P/ASX 200 lost 2%, erasing almost A$70 billion in value. South32’s half-year results and interim dividend decision are set for Feb. 12. Markets reopen Monday with investors watching for further volatility.
Wesfarmers share price: what to watch on ASX next week as results loom

Wesfarmers share price: what to watch on ASX next week as results loom

7 February 2026
Wesfarmers shares closed down 1.33% at A$85.04 on Friday, following a sharp drop in the S&P/ASX 200, which fell 2% for its steepest one-day loss in 10 months. Investors are watching for Australia’s household spending data next week and Wesfarmers’ half-year results due Feb. 19.
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