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.

Meta stock holds near $673 as $6 billion Corning deal lands and earnings loom

Meta stock holds near $673 as $6 billion Corning deal lands and earnings loom

Meta shares closed up 0.1% at $672.98 after announcing a supply deal with Corning worth up to $6 billion for AI data-center fiber. The agreement comes ahead of Meta’s earnings, with options markets pricing in a 6% post-report move. A New Mexico court filing raised scrutiny over Meta’s AI chatbot policies. Corning stock jumped 15.7% on news of the deal.
27 January 2026
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Amazon stock climbs after Whole Foods pivot — what AMZN investors watch before Feb. 5

Amazon stock climbs after Whole Foods pivot — what AMZN investors watch before Feb. 5

Amazon shares rose 2.6% to $244.69 in after-hours trading Tuesday after the company said it will close its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores, convert some to Whole Foods, and expand same-day grocery delivery. Closures start Feb. 1, with California stores open longer due to regulations. Trading volume reached 37.7 million shares. Perishable grocery sales via same-day delivery have surged 40-fold since January 2025.
27 January 2026
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Micron stock jumps after $24 billion Singapore fab plan; MU investors turn to pricing and capex

Micron stock jumps after $24 billion Singapore fab plan; MU investors turn to pricing and capex

Micron shares jumped 5.3% to close at $409.86 Tuesday after the company announced a $24 billion investment to expand manufacturing in Singapore over the next decade. The new NAND wafer fab is set to begin production by 2028. Trading volume reached 30 million shares. Analysts raised price targets as traders await updates on memory pricing and spending.
27 January 2026
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Microsoft stock pops 2% as Maia 200 AI chip news sets up MSFT earnings day

Microsoft stock pops 2% as Maia 200 AI chip news sets up MSFT earnings day

Microsoft shares climbed 2.3% to $481.30 Tuesday ahead of its quarterly earnings report, as investors weighed new AI hardware and cloud growth prospects. The company launched its Maia 200 AI chip and new developer tools this week, challenging Nvidia’s software lead. Microsoft will report results Wednesday after market close, with Azure and AI spending in focus.
27 January 2026
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UnitedHealth Group stock price tumbles: UNH slides nearly 20% after outlook, Medicare Advantage rates in focus

UnitedHealth Group stock price tumbles: UNH slides nearly 20% after outlook, Medicare Advantage rates in focus

UnitedHealth Group shares fell 19.5% to $282.90 in after-hours trading Tuesday after a weak Medicare Advantage rate proposal from the Trump administration. The company expects to lose up to 1.4 million Medicare Advantage members in 2026 and forecasts a drop in Medicaid membership. CVS and Humana shares also plunged. The government’s final Medicare Advantage rate decision is due April 6.
27 January 2026
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Tesla stock slips into earnings as traders brace for a sharp post-results swing

Tesla stock slips into earnings as traders brace for a sharp post-results swing

Tesla shares closed down 0.6% at $432.56 Tuesday ahead of its quarterly earnings report due Wednesday. European data showed Tesla registrations fell 20.2% in December, while rival BYD surged. Analysts expect fourth-quarter revenue to decline about 4%, with profit margins under pressure. Options markets signal traders are bracing for a sharp move in the stock this week.
27 January 2026
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Roblox (RBLX) stock price slides today as TD Cowen flags parents limiting kids’ time

Roblox (RBLX) stock price slides today as TD Cowen flags parents limiting kids’ time

Roblox shares fell 1.5% to $72.91 Tuesday after TD Cowen reiterated a Sell rating, citing stricter parental limits on children’s playtime. Goldman Sachs maintained a Buy with a $180 target, citing AI initiatives and new partnerships. Roblox will report Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 5 after market close. The stock lagged broader tech gains as traders watched for signs of shifting user engagement.
27 January 2026
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ASTS stock price rises as AST SpaceMobile’s 2026 launch pace comes back under the microscope

ASTS stock price rises as AST SpaceMobile’s 2026 launch pace comes back under the microscope

AST SpaceMobile shares rose 4.6% to $109.63 Tuesday afternoon as investors await the BlueBird 7 satellite launch, now set for late February on Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket. Industry analysts doubt the company can meet its 2026 target of 45–60 satellites, citing slow launch progress. Pomerantz LLP launched an investor investigation. COO Shanti Gupta amended a filing to correct a 50,000-share overstatement.
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Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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