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.

Coherent stock whiplash: COHR jumps after earnings drop — what to watch next week

Coherent stock whiplash: COHR jumps after earnings drop — what to watch next week

Coherent Corp shares jumped 8.8% to $227.68 Friday, rebounding after a two-day slide following its quarterly results. The company reported December-quarter revenue of $1.69 billion and non-GAAP earnings of $1.29 a share, with datacenter and communications driving 72% of sales. Barclays, Stifel, and JPMorgan raised price targets to $235–$245. FMR LLC disclosed a 15% stake as of Dec. 31.
7 February 2026
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Boeing stock climbs on India’s $70–80 billion aircraft pledge as Saudia talks keep demand in focus

Boeing stock climbs on India’s $70–80 billion aircraft pledge as Saudia talks keep demand in focus

Boeing shares rose 2.6% to $243.03 Friday after India announced plans to buy $70–80 billion in Boeing aircraft as part of a U.S. trade deal expected in March. Saudia is reportedly in early talks to purchase at least 150 jets. Supply-chain issues continue to delay deliveries for both Boeing and Airbus.
7 February 2026
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Palo Alto Networks stock snaps back after sharp slide as NextWave overhaul lands before earnings

Palo Alto Networks stock snaps back after sharp slide as NextWave overhaul lands before earnings

Palo Alto Networks shares closed up 2.9% at $159.32 on Friday, recovering part of Thursday’s 7.2% drop. The company announced a revamped NextWave partner program focused on bundled security platforms. Software stocks rebounded with the broader market after heavy losses earlier in the week. Investors await Palo Alto’s Feb. 17 earnings for signs of demand and margins.
7 February 2026
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MPWR stock jumps to a new high: what to know after Monolithic Power Systems’ upbeat outlook

MPWR stock jumps to a new high: what to know after Monolithic Power Systems’ upbeat outlook

Monolithic Power Systems shares jumped 6.4% to $1,229.82, hitting a 52-week high after reporting Q4 revenue of $751.2 million and raising its dividend to $2.00 per share. The company forecast March-quarter revenue of $770–$790 million and announced CFO Bernie Blegen will retire, with Rob Dean as interim CFO. Needham raised its price target to $1,300.
7 February 2026
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Nebius (NBIS) stock jumps 16% into weekend as AI trade whipsaws; earnings next week in focus

Nebius (NBIS) stock jumps 16% into weekend as AI trade whipsaws; earnings next week in focus

Nebius shares jumped 16.6% to $86.10 on Friday, rebounding from a 10.3% drop Thursday. The company will report fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results before the market opens on Feb. 12. U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week after a delay from a government shutdown. Recent swings in Nebius stock followed volatility in AI-linked tech names after Alphabet’s spending update.
7 February 2026
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GE Aerospace stock price jumps on dividend hike as Wall Street rally sets up week-ahead test

GE Aerospace stock price jumps on dividend hike as Wall Street rally sets up week-ahead test

GE Aerospace shares jumped 4.7% Friday to $321 after the company raised its quarterly dividend to $0.47 per share, up 31% from the previous payout. Trading volume topped 5.7 million shares, above the 50-day average. U.S. markets reopen Monday, with investors awaiting delayed jobs and inflation data later in the week.
7 February 2026
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Constellation Energy stock jumps nearly 6% — what to watch next week for CEG

Constellation Energy stock jumps nearly 6% — what to watch next week for CEG

Constellation Energy shares jumped 5.8% to $261.42 Friday, snapping a seven-day losing streak amid heavy trading in short-dated $260 call options. The stock remains 37% below its 52-week high. Attention is turning to mid-February earnings and U.S. nuclear policy changes after the NRC announced plans to speed reactor licensing.
7 February 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock bounces late Friday as AT&T plays down Amazon Leo threat and a new 2x short ETF hits tape

AST SpaceMobile stock bounces late Friday as AT&T plays down Amazon Leo threat and a new 2x short ETF hits tape

AST SpaceMobile shares jumped 9.1% to $101.79 Friday after a volatile week, with 15.9 million shares traded. AT&T said it will use Amazon Leo’s satellite network to reach business customers outside its terrestrial footprint but stated this will not affect its partnership with AST. A new 2x short ETF tied to ASTS, ticker ASTN, began trading on Cboe. AST’s next “BlueBird 7” satellite launch is set for late February on Blue Origin’s New Glenn.
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Costco stock price closes above $1,000 as January sales jump; what COST investors watch next

Costco stock price closes above $1,000 as January sales jump; what COST investors watch next

Costco shares closed up 1.2% at $1,001.16 Friday after reporting January net sales rose 9.3% to $21.33 billion and digital sales jumped 34.4%. Analysts remain divided on whether the sales strength will continue in February. The company’s next update is set for March 5. Costco will pay a $1.30 per share dividend on Feb. 13.
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Super Micro (SMCI) stock jumps, but SEC filing flags margin squeeze and customer concentration

Super Micro (SMCI) stock jumps, but SEC filing flags margin squeeze and customer concentration

Super Micro Computer shares jumped 11.4% to $34.38 Friday, then slipped 0.9% after hours. Quarterly sales rose 123% to $12.68 billion, but gross margin dropped to 6.3%. Tariff costs, inventory write-downs, and dependence on a single customer weighed on results. The company disclosed an SEC subpoena and a March 12 court date in a securities case.
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CapitaLand Investment share price jumps as CapitaLand REIT payouts roll in — what’s next for 9CI

CapitaLand Investment share price jumps as CapitaLand REIT payouts roll in — what’s next for 9CI

7 February 2026
CapitaLand Investment shares rose 1.3% to S$3.12 on Friday, bucking a 0.8% drop in Singapore’s benchmark index. CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust reported a 16.4% jump in second-half distributable income, while CapitaLand Ascendas REIT posted a 1.4% full-year rise. CapitaLand China Trust saw full-year DPU fall to 4.82 cents amid weaker yuan and occupancy. CLI reports FY2025 results on Feb. 11.
Keppel stock holds near 12-year high after profit jump, special dividend; buyback adds support

Keppel stock holds near 12-year high after profit jump, special dividend; buyback adds support

7 February 2026
Keppel shares closed at S$11.64 on Friday, up 0.17%, after surging 6.1% the previous day on stronger FY2025 profit and a larger dividend plan. The company bought back 151,400 shares for about S$1.74 million. Keppel reported a 29% rise in full-year profit to S$1.02 billion and proposed a total distribution of 47 cents per share, including a special dividend partly paid in Keppel REIT units.
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