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.

Strategy stock tumbles after hours as bitcoin slide and $12.4 bln loss jolt MSTR

Strategy stock tumbles after hours as bitcoin slide and $12.4 bln loss jolt MSTR

Strategy Inc shares plunged 17% to $106.99 in after-hours trading Thursday after bitcoin fell 13% to near $63,460. The company posted a $12.4 billion quarterly net loss, driven by $17.4 billion in unrealized losses on its bitcoin holdings. Investors are awaiting a 5 p.m. ET webcast for updates on funding and purchase plans. Strategy held 713,502 bitcoins as of Feb. 1, with a cost basis of $54.26 billion.
5 February 2026
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Eli Lilly stock price sinks after $49 weight-loss pill jolt hits LLY

Eli Lilly stock price sinks after $49 weight-loss pill jolt hits LLY

Eli Lilly shares fell 7.8% to $1,020.84 in after-hours trading Thursday after Reuters reported Hims & Hers began selling a $49 compounded version of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy, raising discount fears in the GLP-1 drug market. Earlier, Lilly posted a 43% jump in quarterly revenue to $19.29 billion, led by Mounjaro and Zepbound, and forecast 2026 sales above Wall Street estimates.
5 February 2026
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Meta stock price steadies after hours as Big Tech AI spending fears bite; WhatsApp India hearing set for Feb 9

Meta stock price steadies after hours as Big Tech AI spending fears bite; WhatsApp India hearing set for Feb 9

Meta shares rose 0.2% to $670.21 in after-hours trading Thursday, bucking a broader tech sell-off that saw the Nasdaq drop 1.57%. Investors weighed Meta’s 2026 capex forecast of $115–$135 billion as scrutiny intensified over its ad and WhatsApp data practices in the U.S. and India. Trading volume reached 16.6 million shares.
5 February 2026
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Apple stock price slips after hours as EU gives Maps, Ads a DMA pass and AI spending jitters spread

Apple stock price slips after hours as EU gives Maps, Ads a DMA pass and AI spending jitters spread

Apple shares fell 0.2% to $275.93 in after-hours trading after the EU declined to label its Maps and Ads services as “gatekeepers.” Tech stocks dropped broadly, with the Nasdaq down 1.57%, as Amazon and Alphabet announced massive increases in AI-related capital spending. Investors are watching for the U.S. jobs report on Feb. 11 and Apple’s shareholder meeting on Feb. 24.
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Advanced Micro Devices AMD stock price slides after hours as forecast doubts linger and Nvidia looms

Advanced Micro Devices AMD stock price slides after hours as forecast doubts linger and Nvidia looms

AMD shares fell 3.9% to $192.46 in Thursday’s after-hours, following an 8% drop after the company forecast first-quarter revenue below market hopes. Fourth-quarter revenue hit a record $10.27 billion, up 34% year-over-year, but China sales drove much of the growth. Investors moved away from AI chip stocks amid Alphabet’s $185 billion capital spending plan and broader market declines.
5 February 2026
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Palantir stock extends two-day slide after hours as AI disruption fears keep traders defensive

Palantir stock extends two-day slide after hours as AI disruption fears keep traders defensive

Palantir Technologies’ stock fell 1.4% to $130.01 in after-hours trading Thursday, extending a two-day slide. The software and services sector has lost about $830 billion in market value since Jan. 28 as investors react to new AI product launches and uncertainty over business models. Palantir shares dropped 5.5% during the regular session and plunged 12% the previous day. Trading volume reached nearly 68 million shares.
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Broadcom stock whipsaws as Google and Amazon crank up 2026 AI spending targets

Broadcom stock whipsaws as Google and Amazon crank up 2026 AI spending targets

Broadcom shares rose 0.8% to $310.47 in late trading Thursday after swinging between $306.78 and $326.44 during the session. Alphabet projected 2026 capex of $175–185 billion, while Amazon expects about $200 billion, intensifying focus on AI suppliers. Investors are awaiting Broadcom’s March 4 earnings for updates on AI chip margins and demand.
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Nvidia stock price slips after hours as Amazon flags $200B capex and China chip talks drag on

Nvidia stock price slips after hours as Amazon flags $200B capex and China chip talks drag on

Nvidia shares fell 1.2% to $171.84 in after-hours trading Thursday. Amazon projected $200 billion in 2026 capital expenditures, topping Alphabet’s $185 billion target. Amazon stock dropped nearly 8% after its first-quarter operating income forecast missed expectations. Traders are watching U.S. export license details for China and Nvidia’s earnings report due February 25.
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Tesla stock slides as Volkswagen tops Europe EV sales — what investors are watching next

Tesla stock slides as Volkswagen tops Europe EV sales — what investors are watching next

Tesla shares fell 2.7% to $394.85 after new data showed Volkswagen overtook Tesla in 2025 European battery-electric vehicle sales. January UK sales for Tesla plunged 57% year-on-year, while BYD and Ford gained ground. In China, Tesla’s market share slipped to 8% in 2025. A California judge signaled Tesla and CEO Elon Musk likely won’t get a copyright lawsuit dismissed.
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Microsoft stock sinks 5% after rare Stifel downgrade as AI spending nerves spread

Microsoft stock sinks 5% after rare Stifel downgrade as AI spending nerves spread

Microsoft shares fell 5.2% to $392.74 in after-hours trading Thursday, as heavy selling hit the software sector. Trading volume reached about 50.7 million shares. Stifel downgraded Microsoft to “Hold,” citing slowing Azure growth and rising competition. The S&P 500 software and services index dropped 3.1%, with sector losses nearing $1 trillion since Jan. 28.
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Lucid stock jumps 14% as Dow tops 50,000 — what LCID investors watch next week

Lucid stock jumps 14% as Dow tops 50,000 — what LCID investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Lucid Group shares jumped 14% to $10.86 at Friday’s close, recovering from an 8% drop the previous day. The move followed a broad Wall Street rally that lifted high-volatility stocks. Lucid reported fourth-quarter deliveries of 5,345 vehicles and full-year deliveries of 15,841. Investors await Lucid’s Feb. 24 results for updates on cash and demand.
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