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.

P&G stock price slips as Fed week begins, after analyst upgrades flagged a second-half lift

P&G stock price slips as Fed week begins, after analyst upgrades flagged a second-half lift

Procter & Gamble shares fell 0.7% to $149.11 by midday Monday, lagging a broader Wall Street rally. The company reported flat organic sales and steady core EPS at $1.88 for the quarter, maintaining its full-year outlook. Analysts at JPMorgan and Wells Fargo raised price targets to $165 after the update. Investors await the Federal Reserve’s Jan. 28 policy decision.
26 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock slips midday as chip-equipment trade turns cautious ahead of ASML results

Applied Materials stock slips midday as chip-equipment trade turns cautious ahead of ASML results

Applied Materials shares fell 0.6% to $320.56 by midday Monday, while Lam Research and KLA rose and ASML gained 1.6%. Semiconductor ETFs were little changed. Investors are awaiting ASML’s earnings on Jan. 28 and Applied’s report on Feb. 12 amid sector focus on spending plans and U.S. export controls.
26 January 2026
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ServiceNow stock price rises again ahead of NOW earnings — what could move shares nextServiceNowServiceNow stock price rises again ahead of NOW earnings — what could move shares next

ServiceNow stock price rises again ahead of NOW earnings — what could move shares nextServiceNowServiceNow stock price rises again ahead of NOW earnings — what could move shares next

ServiceNow shares rose 1.6% to $135.29 by midday Monday ahead of its earnings report due after Wednesday’s close. Analysts are focused on subscription growth and backlog metrics, with guidance on AI-driven automation in focus. The stock’s move tracked gains in other enterprise software names. A conference call is set for 5 p.m. ET Wednesday.
26 January 2026
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Lam Research stock jumps near 3% as Evercore lifts target — what LRCX investors watch next

Lam Research stock jumps near 3% as Evercore lifts target — what LRCX investors watch next

Lam Research shares rose 2.9% to $224.18 by midday Monday after Evercore ISI raised its price target to $241. About 3.9 million shares traded as investors awaited Lam’s January 28 earnings call and the Federal Reserve’s midweek policy decision. Peers were mixed, with Applied Materials down 0.7% and KLA up 2.1%.
26 January 2026
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GE Aerospace stock hovers near $294 after JPMorgan target hike as tariffs, Boeing output dominate week

GE Aerospace stock hovers near $294 after JPMorgan target hike as tariffs, Boeing output dominate week

GE Aerospace shares traded at $294 midday Monday after swinging between $290.67 and $298.72. JPMorgan raised its price target to $335, maintaining an “overweight” rating. Investors watched for tariff impacts and awaited Boeing’s update on 737 production. GE posted Q4 adjusted profit of $1.57 per share on $11.87 billion revenue.
26 January 2026
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Abbott stock ticks higher after CEO Robert Ford buys $2 million of ABT shares

Abbott stock ticks higher after CEO Robert Ford buys $2 million of ABT shares

Abbott Laboratories shares rose about 1% Monday after CEO Robert Ford bought nearly $2 million in stock, acquiring 18,800 shares at an average $107.13 each. The stock traded at $108.49 midday. Ford now holds 253,305 shares directly and 216,203 through a trust. The purchase follows last week’s earnings report and guidance update, with Q4 adjusted earnings at $1.50 per share on $11.459 billion in sales.
26 January 2026
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AppLovin stock price jumps 5% on Needham upgrade; $700 target puts Feb. 11 earnings in play

AppLovin stock price jumps 5% on Needham upgrade; $700 target puts Feb. 11 earnings in play

AppLovin shares rose 5.1% to $551.15 Monday after Needham upgraded the stock to “buy” and raised its 2026 e-commerce revenue forecast to $1.45 billion. The firm set a $700 price target, citing growth in self-serve advertising. Investors await fourth-quarter results on Feb. 11 for signs the e-commerce push is holding. The move follows recent short-seller allegations, which the company has denied.
26 January 2026
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Mastercard stock price today: MA holds near $525 as traders brace for earnings week

Mastercard stock price today: MA holds near $525 as traders brace for earnings week

Mastercard shares hovered near $524.76 Monday, showing little change ahead of Thursday’s earnings report. Analysts expect $4.20 per share on $8.74 billion in revenue, with focus on transaction volumes and cross-border spending. Visa was flat and American Express slipped. Investors are watching for guidance on 2026 demand and operating expenses.
26 January 2026
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Capital One stock price rises as COF investors weigh Brex bet, Trump lawsuit and Fed week

Capital One stock price rises as COF investors weigh Brex bet, Trump lawsuit and Fed week

Capital One shares rose 0.9% to $219.27 Monday after the bank agreed to acquire fintech Brex for $5.15 billion in cash and stock, with closing expected by mid-2026. The company reported a 13% jump in non-interest expenses and a $1.4 billion increase in credit loss provisions. Capital One also faces a lawsuit from the Trump Organization over alleged politically motivated account closures.
26 January 2026
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AI stocks swing as Nvidia puts $2 billion into CoreWeave and Microsoft debuts Maia 200 chip

AI stocks swing as Nvidia puts $2 billion into CoreWeave and Microsoft debuts Maia 200 chip

CoreWeave jumped 9.2% after Nvidia announced a $2 billion investment, becoming its second-largest shareholder. Nvidia shares slipped 0.3%. Microsoft rose 1.2% on the launch of its Maia 200 chip and Triton software for Nvidia’s CUDA ecosystem. Traders are watching mega-cap earnings and the Fed’s Jan. 28 meeting for signs of AI-related profit growth.
26 January 2026
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ST Engineering stock price drops 2% to S$9.71 as drone-autonomy tie-up grabs attention

ST Engineering stock price drops 2% to S$9.71 as drone-autonomy tie-up grabs attention

7 February 2026
ST Engineering shares fell 1.9% to S$9.71 Friday, outpacing the Singapore market’s 0.8% drop amid a tech-led selloff. The company signed a deal with Shield AI at the Singapore Airshow to integrate autonomy software into its unmanned platforms and unveiled a small drone capable of carrying explosives. About 6.9 million shares traded as investors await full-year results on Feb. 27.
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