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.

UnitedHealth stock price steadies after 20% wipeout as Medicare Advantage rates loom

UnitedHealth stock price steadies after 20% wipeout as Medicare Advantage rates loom

UnitedHealth shares rose 1.2% to $286.15 early Wednesday after plunging nearly 20% Tuesday, following a draft Medicare Advantage rate update and a weak 2026 outlook. The draft proposed a 0.09% average payment increase for 2027, far below expectations, triggering an $80 billion selloff in managed care stocks. UnitedHealth expects 2026 revenue to fall to just under $439 billion, with Medicare Advantage membership dropping by up to 1.4 million.
28 January 2026
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Apple stock price barely moves as earnings near; iPhone demand and AI push in focus

Apple stock price barely moves as earnings near; iPhone demand and AI push in focus

Apple shares rose 0.04% to $258.37 in early New York trading Wednesday ahead of Thursday’s earnings report. Analysts expect the strongest iPhone sales growth in over four years, with investors watching for updates on AI initiatives and services. JPMorgan raised its price target to $315, while Jefferies cut theirs. Regulatory scrutiny and rising component costs remain concerns.
28 January 2026
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Tesla stock (TSLA) slips at the open as earnings day lands — what Wall Street wants from Musk

Tesla stock (TSLA) slips at the open as earnings day lands — what Wall Street wants from Musk

Tesla shares fell about 1% to $430.90 in early Wednesday trading as investors awaited fourth-quarter results due after the bell. The company reported 418,227 vehicle deliveries and record energy storage deployments last quarter. Tesla and Pilot Travel Centers announced a Semi Charger rollout, targeting summer 2026 openings. Analysts expect a 3.6% drop in sales and a 40% decline in adjusted profit for the quarter.
28 January 2026
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Micron stock jumps again as $24 billion Singapore fab plan fans AI memory shortage trade

Micron stock jumps again as $24 billion Singapore fab plan fans AI memory shortage trade

Micron shares rose 3% in early trading Wednesday after the company began building a $24 billion wafer fab in Singapore tied to its NAND expansion. The move follows a 5.4% gain Tuesday and comes as chip stocks rallied ahead of the Federal Reserve decision. The Singapore plant is expected to add 1,600 jobs and ramp up production by late 2028. Investors anticipate rising demand for memory chips from AI servers and data centers.
28 January 2026
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Nvidia stock up early after Reuters report on China H200 approvals, with Fed decision ahead

Nvidia stock up early after Reuters report on China H200 approvals, with Fed decision ahead

Nvidia shares rose 1.1% to $188.52 early Wednesday after China approved ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent to buy over 400,000 H200 AI chips, Reuters reported. The approvals come with strict conditions, and some sources say licenses remain too restrictive for orders. Chip stocks rallied broadly, with Broadcom up 2.4% and the VanEck Semiconductor ETF up 2.1%. Investors await the Federal Reserve decision and megacap tech earnings later today.
28 January 2026
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Why Gilead stock hit a fresh 52-week high as Medicare targets Biktarvy and earnings loom

Why Gilead stock hit a fresh 52-week high as Medicare targets Biktarvy and earnings loom

Gilead Sciences shares rose 2.3% to $140.97 Tuesday, hitting a 52-week high after Medicare named its HIV drug Biktarvy for price negotiations starting in 2028. Trading volume topped 10.5 million shares. CEO Daniel O’Day sold 115,640 shares last week under a pre-set plan. Gilead will report fourth-quarter and full-year results after markets close on Feb. 10.
28 January 2026
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HCA stock jumps after earnings and a $10B buyback — what to watch before Wednesday’s open

HCA stock jumps after earnings and a $10B buyback — what to watch before Wednesday’s open

HCA Healthcare shares surged 7.1% to $505.84 after the company raised its 2026 profit outlook and approved a new $10 billion share buyback. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 6.7% to $19.51 billion, with net income at $1.88 billion. Investors remain cautious as ACA exchange subsidies expire, potentially reducing patient volumes. The board also declared a $0.78 quarterly dividend, payable March 31.
28 January 2026
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Coinbase stock in focus: Cantor’s $277 call clashes with UK ad ban as Fed looms

Coinbase stock in focus: Cantor’s $277 call clashes with UK ad ban as Fed looms

Coinbase shares fell 1.2% to $210.83 in after-hours trading Tuesday, despite Cantor Fitzgerald starting coverage with an Overweight rating and a $277 price target. Britain’s ad regulator banned a Coinbase campaign, saying it downplayed crypto risks; Coinbase disputed the ruling. Bitcoin rose 0.7% to $89,313, while Ether gained 2.6%. Coinbase’s next earnings report is pending.
28 January 2026
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Rocket Lab stock jumps, but Neutron setback keeps investors on edge ahead of February results

Rocket Lab stock jumps, but Neutron setback keeps investors on edge ahead of February results

Rocket Lab shares rose 8% Tuesday before slipping after hours, following a recent Neutron Stage 1 tank rupture that cast uncertainty on the rocket’s launch timeline. The stock traded near $87, up from $80.48, after rebounding from a 9.5% drop Monday. Investors await the late-February earnings call for updates on the Neutron program. The company also secured an $816 million U.S. defense contract.
28 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

7 February 2026
Stellantis shares plunged 23.7% to $7.28 Friday after the company disclosed about €22.2 billion in charges tied to a reset of its electric-vehicle strategy and said it will skip its 2026 dividend. The automaker flagged a preliminary net loss of €19–21 billion for the second half of 2025. Shares rose 1.6% in late after-hours trading. Investors await Feb. 26 results and a May 21 Investor Day.
Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

7 February 2026
Intel shares rose 4.87% to $50.59 Friday, trailing gains by Nvidia and Broadcom as chip stocks rallied. Sources said Intel and AMD warned Chinese customers of longer waits and higher prices for some server CPUs, with Intel lead times reaching six months. Intel said China accounts for over 20% of its revenue. Investors await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
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.
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