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.

Micron stock sinks nearly 10% as AI jitters hit chipmakers again

Micron stock sinks nearly 10% as AI jitters hit chipmakers again

Micron Technology shares fell 9.5% to $379.40 Thursday amid a broad tech selloff and investor retreat from AI-linked stocks. Goldman Sachs said hedge funds faced their toughest day in nearly a year as crowded tech bets unwound. Qualcomm warned of missed results due to a global memory shortage, while Alphabet projected 2026 capital spending could reach $185 billion to address compute bottlenecks.
5 February 2026
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Nvidia stock price slides again as AI payoff worries spread; what investors watch next

Nvidia stock price slides again as AI payoff worries spread; what investors watch next

Nvidia shares fell 3.3% to $174.19 early Thursday, extending losses across AI-related chip stocks as investors questioned when heavy spending will yield profits. AMD plunged 17% after a weak revenue forecast, while the Nasdaq-tracking QQQ dropped 1.8%. Alphabet said it will double capital expenditures this year, and Amazon’s earnings are due after the close.
5 February 2026
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Microsoft stock flips higher after Stifel downgrade puts Azure, AI spend back in focus

Microsoft stock flips higher after Stifel downgrade puts Azure, AI spend back in focus

Microsoft shares rose 0.7% to $414.19 in early Thursday trading after Stifel downgraded the stock to “hold,” citing concerns over Azure growth and heavy AI investment. The move followed a premarket dip and a broader tech selloff after Alphabet signaled sharply higher 2026 capital spending. Investors are scrutinizing AI expenses and their impact on margins and cash flow.
5 February 2026
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Carvana stock falls 4%: what CVNA traders are watching before Feb. 18 earnings

Carvana stock falls 4%: what CVNA traders are watching before Feb. 18 earnings

Carvana shares fell 4.3% to $393.04 Wednesday, swinging between $366.62 and $410.52 during the session. COO Benjamin Huston sold shares on Feb. 3 under a preset trading plan, according to an SEC filing. Rosen Law Firm said it is investigating possible securities claims against Carvana. The company will report fourth-quarter and full-year earnings after markets close Feb. 18.
5 February 2026
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Constellation Energy stock sinks nearly 7% as PJM price-cap push keeps traders cautious ahead of earnings

Constellation Energy stock sinks nearly 7% as PJM price-cap push keeps traders cautious ahead of earnings

Constellation Energy shares fell 6.7% to $250.46 Wednesday on heavy volume after Washington pressed PJM to cap power prices and speed up grid connections for data centers. The drop came despite Constellation’s recent $7 billion Calpine acquisition, which made it the largest U.S. electricity producer. Other wholesale power stocks also declined, while NextEra Energy rose 1.3%.
5 February 2026
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P&G stock pops as Wall Street goes defensive — here’s what matters before Thursday’s open

P&G stock pops as Wall Street goes defensive — here’s what matters before Thursday’s open

Procter & Gamble shares closed up 1.0% at $156.87 Wednesday as investors favored defensive stocks during tech sector volatility. Executive Ma. Fatima Francisco sold 8,000 shares at $158.00 each, according to a U.S. filing. Trading volume reached about 12.2 million shares. Key U.S. jobs data was delayed by the government shutdown, with the rescheduled report now due Feb. 11.
5 February 2026
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) stock slides 10% as Mars sample-return hopes fade — what investors watch next

Rocket Lab (RKLB) stock slides 10% as Mars sample-return hopes fade — what investors watch next

Rocket Lab shares fell 10% to $73.11 Wednesday, capping a volatile week after Congress cut funding for NASA’s Mars Sample Return mission. The stock hit a session low of $68.56 before recovering slightly in after-hours trading. Investors await Rocket Lab’s February 26 earnings and updates on its Neutron rocket after a recent test failure.
5 February 2026
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Teradyne stock drops nearly 5% after AI-fueled rally cools, Northland flags valuation

Teradyne stock drops nearly 5% after AI-fueled rally cools, Northland flags valuation

Teradyne shares fell 4.9% to $269.07 at Wednesday’s close, retreating after a sharp post-earnings rally. The company reported a 44% jump in Q4 revenue to $1.083 billion, driven by AI demand, and issued guidance above Wall Street estimates. Northland downgraded the stock on valuation concerns. The drop came as chip stocks slid broadly, with AMD plunging 17% and Nvidia also down.
5 February 2026
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Johnson & Johnson stock holds near highs as FDA flags Impella heart-pump issue — what to watch next

Johnson & Johnson stock holds near highs as FDA flags Impella heart-pump issue — what to watch next

The FDA issued an early alert on Abiomed Impella RP heart pumps, citing a pressure sensor defect linked to 22 serious injuries but no deaths. Johnson & Johnson shares rose 0.6% to $234.47, holding steady after hours. Traders await further FDA updates and MedTech data at the AF Symposium on Feb. 6. The S&P 500 fell 0.51% while the Dow gained 0.53%.
5 February 2026
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CrowdStrike stock slides again: AI jitters, insider filings and March earnings loom

CrowdStrike stock slides again: AI jitters, insider filings and March earnings loom

CrowdStrike shares fell 1.5% to $415.36 Wednesday, extending a six-day losing streak and leaving the stock 27% below its November peak. Trading volume hit 4.7 million shares. The drop followed insider sale disclosures and a broader $830 billion selloff in software stocks amid AI disruption fears. Investors now await CrowdStrike’s March 3 earnings report.
5 February 2026
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Disney stock closes higher after CEO pick, but the next date on Wall Street’s calendar is March 18

Disney stock closes higher after CEO pick, but the next date on Wall Street’s calendar is March 18

Disney shares rose 2.7% to $107.05 after naming Josh D’Amaro as next CEO, with Bob Iger staying as adviser through 2026. Quarterly revenue climbed 5% to $25.98 billion, but free cash flow fell $2.28 billion after heavy parks investment. The parks unit drove over 70% of operating profit last quarter. Disney warned of a $110 million hit from the YouTube TV carriage suspension.
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Stock Market Today

Coca-Cola stock price ends near $79 — frozen products exit sets up KO earnings week

Coca-Cola stock price ends near $79 — frozen products exit sets up KO earnings week

7 February 2026
Coca-Cola will discontinue its frozen products, including the Minute Maid frozen line, in the U.S. and Canada in Q1 2026. Shares closed Friday up 0.66% at $79.03 ahead of Tuesday’s quarterly results. CEO James Quincey sold 337,824 shares on Feb. 3 for about $26 million under a pre-arranged plan. Options pricing suggests a possible 3% move after earnings.
Cisco stock jumps 3% into earnings week as tech shakeout keeps CSCO in focus

Cisco stock jumps 3% into earnings week as tech shakeout keeps CSCO in focus

7 February 2026
Cisco shares closed up 3% at $84.82 Friday after a volatile week for tech stocks. The company will report quarterly results Feb. 11, with analysts expecting EPS of $1.02 on $15.12 billion revenue. U.S. jobs and inflation data, delayed by the federal shutdown, are also due next week. About 23.9 million Cisco shares traded Friday.
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