Today: 8 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.

Spotify stock slides after Bernstein slashes target to $650 as AI push hits valuation nerves

Spotify stock slides after Bernstein slashes target to $650 as AI push hits valuation nerves

Spotify shares fell 2.5% to $521.28 after Bernstein and Wells Fargo cut their price targets, citing risks tied to AI-driven products and new offerings. The stock has slid since Jan. 8 as investors await Feb. 10 earnings for clarity on 2026 margins and pricing. Founder Daniel Ek stepped down as CEO Jan. 1, replaced by co-CEOs Alex Norström and Gustav Söderström.
14 January 2026
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Snowflake stock slides again after Barclays downgrade; traders eye next earnings date

Snowflake stock slides again after Barclays downgrade; traders eye next earnings date

Snowflake shares dropped 1.4% to $206.52 by midday Wednesday, extending losses after Barclays downgraded the stock and cut its price target to $250. The stock remains below its 200-day moving average after falling 5.1% Tuesday. Broader tech shares also declined, with the Invesco QQQ Trust down 1.6%. Trading volume in Snowflake was heavier than usual following the downgrade.
14 January 2026
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L3Harris stock edges up as Pentagon puts $1 billion into missile unit spinoff plan

L3Harris stock edges up as Pentagon puts $1 billion into missile unit spinoff plan

L3Harris said Wednesday the Pentagon will invest $1 billion in its Missile Solutions unit ahead of a planned 2026 IPO, taking a convertible preferred stake. The move gives the U.S. government a direct role in a key solid rocket motor supplier. L3Harris also announced a Navy and Marine Corps contract for 34 T7 explosive-ordnance-disposal robots. L3Harris shares rose 0.5% to $342.95 in afternoon trading.
14 January 2026
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ServiceNow stock slides near year-low levels as Wall Street sizes up AI push and next earnings

ServiceNow stock slides near year-low levels as Wall Street sizes up AI push and next earnings

ServiceNow shares fell 2.6% to $134.64 by midday Wednesday, extending losses ahead of fourth-quarter results due Jan. 28. Evercore ISI kept its Outperform rating, citing steady demand and interest in the company’s AI tools. Investors are watching for updates on guidance, subscription growth, and the $7.75 billion Armis acquisition.
14 January 2026
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CoreWeave stock edges up as CEO dismisses Nvidia ‘circular financing’ talk, insider sale filing in focus

CoreWeave stock edges up as CEO dismisses Nvidia ‘circular financing’ talk, insider sale filing in focus

CoreWeave shares rose about 1.5% to $88.78 by midday Wednesday after a volatile session and heavy trading. An SEC filing showed co-founder Brannin McBee plans to sell 8,335 shares, valued near $668,000. The company faces a securities fraud class action, with a lead plaintiff deadline of March 13. CEO Michael Intrator denied “circular financing” claims involving Nvidia.
14 January 2026
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Bloom Energy stock dips 2% after Korea AI data center MOU puts orders in focus

Bloom Energy stock dips 2% after Korea AI data center MOU puts orders in focus

Bloom Energy shares dropped 2.3% to $136.55 midday Wednesday after volatile trading. The company signed a memorandum of understanding in South Korea to expand fuel cell power for AI data centers, but the deal is non-binding. Shares surged last week on a $2.65 billion supply deal with American Electric Power. Investors await Bloom’s next earnings report, expected Feb. 26.
14 January 2026
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Goldman Sachs (GS) stock slips as bank selloff deepens ahead of Thursday earnings

Goldman Sachs (GS) stock slips as bank selloff deepens ahead of Thursday earnings

Goldman Sachs shares fell 1.2% to $926.81 midday Wednesday as U.S. bank stocks slid after mixed Q4 earnings, dragging the S&P 500 bank index to a five-week low. The Apple Card transfer to JPMorgan Chase remains in focus, with Goldman expecting a $0.46 per share earnings boost from the deal. JPMorgan took a $2.2 billion credit loss provision tied to the Apple Card acquisition. Goldman reports Q4 results Thursday at 7:30 a.m. Eastern.
14 January 2026
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UnitedHealth stock jumps as insurer speeds Medicare Advantage payments for rural hospitals

UnitedHealth stock jumps as insurer speeds Medicare Advantage payments for rural hospitals

UnitedHealth Group shares rose 1.7% to $339.53 midday Wednesday after its UnitedHealthcare unit announced a pilot to speed Medicare Advantage payments to rural hospitals. The move follows a Senate report accusing UnitedHealth of aggressive billing, which the company disputes. Executives plan to reaffirm 2025 earnings targets in upcoming investor calls. Full-year 2025 results and 2026 outlook are due Jan. 27.
14 January 2026
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Chevron stock climbs as Black Sea tanker attacks jolt oil-risk trade for CVX

Chevron stock climbs as Black Sea tanker attacks jolt oil-risk trade for CVX

Chevron shares rose nearly 2% Wednesday as drone attacks hit two tankers bound for Kazakhstan’s CPC terminal, disrupting oil flows. One damaged vessel was chartered by Chevron, which reported no injuries and diverted the ship. Kazakh oil and gas output fell 35% in early January due to export bottlenecks. War-risk insurance for Black Sea shipping surged to about 1% of vessel value.
14 January 2026
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Roblox stock (RBLX) slips after Tuesday pop as Morgan Stanley trims target and insider sale filing surfaces

Roblox stock (RBLX) slips after Tuesday pop as Morgan Stanley trims target and insider sale filing surfaces

Roblox shares fell 1.2% to $83.75 midday Wednesday, reversing part of Tuesday’s 10.5% surge. Morgan Stanley cut its price target to $155, citing engagement trends and a new hit game. Director Anthony P. Lee filed to sell 7,000 shares after disclosing prior sales. New York’s governor proposed stricter age checks for platforms like Roblox; the company said it already has similar safeguards.
14 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock drops despite Stifel’s $340 target hike — what AMAT investors watch next

Applied Materials stock drops despite Stifel’s $340 target hike — what AMAT investors watch next

Applied Materials shares fell 1.8% to $299.25 by midday Wednesday despite several analysts raising price targets, with Stifel lifting its target to $340. The stock retreated after hitting a record high Monday following a Susquehanna upgrade. Sector peers Lam Research, KLA, and ASML also declined, pulling the VanEck Semiconductor ETF down 1.6%. Investors are watching for Applied’s Feb. 12 earnings amid U.S. export risks.
14 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

AMD stock bounces 8% after brutal midweek slide — what investors watch before Monday

AMD stock bounces 8% after brutal midweek slide — what investors watch before Monday

8 February 2026
AMD shares jumped 8.28% to $208.44 Friday, rebounding after steep losses earlier in the week. Chip stocks rallied as investors bet on continued AI data center spending by major tech firms. Nvidia rose 7.8%, Broadcom gained 7.1%, and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index closed up 5.7%. Markets now await macroeconomic data and Nvidia’s late-February results.
Intel stock price jumps to $50: China CPU delays and SambaNova funding set up week ahead

Intel stock price jumps to $50: China CPU delays and SambaNova funding set up week ahead

8 February 2026
Intel shares rose 4.9% to $50.59 Friday, tracking a 5.7% jump in the PHLX semiconductor index as investors bet on AI-driven data-center spending. Reuters reported Intel and AMD warned Chinese customers of tighter server CPU supply, pushing Intel’s China prices up over 10%. Intel expects supply to improve in Q2. After the bell, Reuters said Intel plans to invest about $100 million in AI chip startup SambaNova Systems.
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