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.

Google stock price slips as Alphabet’s AI spending push keeps GOOG in focus

Google stock price slips as Alphabet’s AI spending push keeps GOOG in focus

Alphabet Class C shares fell 0.5% to $331.33 in early Friday trading after the company set 2026 capital spending at up to $185 billion, far above Wall Street estimates. Cloud revenue jumped 48% to $17.7 billion in the December quarter. The board approved a $0.21 per share dividend, payable March 16. Investors remain cautious as Big Tech ramps up AI-related expenses.
6 February 2026
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Nvidia stock price drops in early trade as AI capex jitters bite; Feb. 25 earnings loom

Nvidia stock price drops in early trade as AI capex jitters bite; Feb. 25 earnings loom

Nvidia shares fell 1.2% to $171.88 early Friday, trailing a mixed chip sector as tech stocks slid on concerns over soaring AI development costs. Amazon’s 2026 capex could reach $200 billion, far above expectations, fueling debate over whether heavy data-center spending will drive near-term profits. AMD dropped 3.9%, while Broadcom and Taiwan Semiconductor rose. Some Nvidia clients are developing their own chips, raising competitive risks.
6 February 2026
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Sandisk stock rises in early trade as rally cools from record high

Sandisk stock rises in early trade as rally cools from record high

Sandisk shares rose 4.4% to $601.55 in early New York trading Friday, rebounding after a sharp drop earlier in the week. The stock swung between $568.30 and $623.28 as traders cited AI-driven storage demand and tight supply. Sandisk has fallen over 20% since touching $725 on Feb. 3. Investors are watching for analyst updates and memory pricing signals ahead of earnings on May 6.
6 February 2026
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Tesla stock price slides early as China AI training report and Europe sales warnings hit TSLA

Tesla stock price slides early as China AI training report and Europe sales warnings hit TSLA

Tesla shares fell 2.2% to $397.21 in early New York trading Friday after reports the company set up an AI training center in China. European data showed Volkswagen overtook Tesla as the top battery-electric vehicle seller in 2025, with Tesla registrations down 27%. U.S. lawmakers face renewed pressure to advance self-driving car legislation.
6 February 2026
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Microsoft stock price edges up after Thursday rout, but AI capex worries hang over MSFT

Microsoft stock price edges up after Thursday rout, but AI capex worries hang over MSFT

Microsoft shares rose 0.9% to $397.21 early Friday after a 5% drop the previous day, rebounding amid heavy selling in software stocks. Stifel downgraded Microsoft to “Hold,” slashing its price target to $392 and warning of margin pressures from soaring AI and cloud spending. Investors remain wary as tech giants project over $600 billion in AI projects this year. Microsoft’s recent record AI expenses and slowing cloud growth have fueled volatility.
6 February 2026
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Synopsys stock extends slide as AI-spending jitters hit software — what to watch next

Synopsys stock extends slide as AI-spending jitters hit software — what to watch next

Synopsys shares fell 2% to $410.44 Thursday, marking a sixth straight decline amid a broader tech selloff. About 3.8 million shares changed hands as investors pulled back from software stocks over concerns about AI spending returns. The stock now trades nearly 37% below its 52-week high. Synopsys reports earnings Feb. 25.
6 February 2026
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KKR stock slides after earnings charge and $1.4 billion Arctos deal — what matters before Friday’s open

KKR stock slides after earnings charge and $1.4 billion Arctos deal — what matters before Friday’s open

KKR & Co shares fell 5.4% to $99.17 after reporting a one-time charge tied to an Asia fund and a 33% stock drop over the past year. Quarterly results showed management fees rising to $1.12 billion, while investing earnings fell to $84.8 million. KKR agreed to buy Arctos Partners for up to $1.95 billion. Broader U.S. markets slid on renewed concerns over AI investment returns.
6 February 2026
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Wall Street selloff accelerates: Nasdaq sinks, Bitcoin breaks $63,000 as AI fears grip markets

Wall Street selloff accelerates: Nasdaq sinks, Bitcoin breaks $63,000 as AI fears grip markets

Nasdaq closed at its lowest since November as tech and software stocks tumbled, with the S&P 500 software index losing 4.6%. Alphabet shares fell after announcing capital spending could reach $185 billion by 2026. Bitcoin plunged 14% to below $63,000, and silver also dropped sharply. Amazon sank 4.4% during the session and another 10% after hours.
6 February 2026
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Blackstone (BX) stock price dives nearly 6% as AI fears rattle markets — what investors watch next

Blackstone (BX) stock price dives nearly 6% as AI fears rattle markets — what investors watch next

Blackstone shares fell 5.7% to $126.83 Thursday, with trading volume tripling the 50-day average. The drop followed a tech-led selloff and renewed AI volatility, leaving the stock a third below its 52-week high. The Reserve Bank of India cleared Blackstone’s plan to buy nearly 10% of Federal Bank. Key dates ahead include Blackstone’s Feb. 9 dividend record date and the delayed U.S. jobs report on Feb. 11.
6 February 2026
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Newmont stock price slides after precious-metals sell-off; Tanami halt adds fresh risk

Newmont stock price slides after precious-metals sell-off; Tanami halt adds fresh risk

Newmont shares fell 7% to $108.53 after the miner halted its Tanami operations in Australia due to a fatal incident. Gold and silver prices plunged, with silver down as much as 15%, amid easing geopolitical tensions and a stronger dollar. The S&P 500 dropped 1.23%. Newmont has not set a timeline for restarting Tanami.
6 February 2026
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BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

BAT share price closes near 52-week high as buyback rolls on ahead of results week

7 February 2026
British American Tobacco shares closed up 1.2% at 4,609 pence Friday, near a 52-week high. The company disclosed further share buybacks and management share purchases ahead of its Feb. 12 full-year results. BAT bought 121,668 shares for cancellation on Feb. 5. Investors await updates on nicotine alternatives and cash returns.
Anglo American share price slips as BofA turns neutral after copper outlook cut

Anglo American share price slips as BofA turns neutral after copper outlook cut

7 February 2026
Anglo American shares closed down 0.75% at 3,435 pence Friday after BofA Global Research downgraded the miner to “neutral” and raised its price target to 3,600 pence. Anglo cut its 2026 copper production guidance and warned of continued weakness at De Beers. The company expects $200 million in charges tied to its Chile copper operations in the second half of 2025.
Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell Friday after the company announced a $200 billion AI infrastructure plan for 2026, exceeding analyst expectations and reviving investor concerns about profitability. Combined 2026 capex flagged by Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta now tops $630 billion. Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom shares surged on the news, while software and data firms remained under pressure.
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