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.

Bloom Energy stock price slips as big-holder filings land ahead of Feb. 5 earnings

Bloom Energy stock price slips as big-holder filings land ahead of Feb. 5 earnings

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 13:30 (EST) — Regular session. Shares of Bloom Energy Corp dropped close to 4% on Thursday, retreating from an intraday peak as investors digested fresh ownership disclosures ahead of the company’s upcoming earnings. The stock slipped 3.9% to $144.72 in afternoon trading, after hitting a high of $155.47, with roughly 5.1 million shares traded. The drop occurred even as U.S. shares climbed, with the S&P 500 rising roughly 0.9% and the Nasdaq gaining around 1.2%. Bloom Energy produces stationary fuel-cell systems and electrolyzers, offering gear for on-site power generation and hydrogen output. (Reuters) The mismatch
22 January 2026
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Shopify stock slips as partner shake-up and new finance push land mid-session

Shopify stock slips as partner shake-up and new finance push land mid-session

NEW YORK, Jan 22, 2026, 13:20 (EST) — Regular session Shares of Shopify Inc. slipped roughly 0.6% to $137.66 by early afternoon Thursday, after trading as high as $144.03 and as low as $137.33. The stock underperformed compared to the broader market, where the S&P 500 ETF rose about 0.8% and the Nasdaq 100 ETF climbed nearly 0.9%. Meanwhile, website builder Wix surged close to 6%. Shopify is stepping up its focus on two key areas investors watch closely: the partner ecosystem that drives merchant onboarding, and the financial and payments tools designed to boost revenue per seller. This matters
22 January 2026
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Bitcoin price steadies near $90,000 as ETF outflows and central banks keep traders cautious

Bitcoin price steadies near $90,000 as ETF outflows and central banks keep traders cautious

NEW YORK, Jan 22, 2026, 13:55 EST — Regular session Bitcoin climbed 1.1% to $89,350 by 1:55 p.m. EST Thursday, bouncing between $88,243 and $90,281 as buyers made another run at breaking $90,000. Ether crept up 0.6%, trading near $2,941. The bounce barely shifted the short-term outlook. Traders stayed cautious following heavy outflows from U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs and a series of volatile sessions that have cast bitcoin as more of a risky tech play than a safe haven. (Decrypt) It’s significant now as macro markets have become volatile once more. A selloff in Japanese government bonds this week lifted
22 January 2026
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Wells Fargo stock pops as banks rally on tariff relief, with Fed meeting ahead

Wells Fargo stock pops as banks rally on tariff relief, with Fed meeting ahead

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 13:34 EST — Regular session Shares of Wells Fargo & Company jumped 2.6% to $88.38 on Thursday, riding a wave of gains across U.S. banks. JPMorgan edged up 1.1%, Bank of America rose 1.4%, and Citigroup added 1.9%, while the S&P 500 ETF SPY increased roughly 0.7%. Financials rallied as Wall Street inched closer to record highs after President Donald Trump softened his tariff threats on Europe, easing the risk-off mood that had gripped markets earlier this week. “It’s the TACO trade follow on from yesterday,” said Dustin Thackeray, head of portfolio management at Crewe
22 January 2026
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Silver price today hits fresh record above $96 as dollar slips and Fed meeting looms

Silver price today hits fresh record above $96 as dollar slips and Fed meeting looms

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 13:53 EST — Regular session Spot silver surged to a new all-time peak on Thursday, climbing 3.5% to $96.45 an ounce by 12:50 p.m. ET after hitting $96.51 earlier. Gold broke past $4,900, while platinum also set a record as the dollar index dropped 0.4%. Nikos Tzabouras, senior market analyst at Tradu, noted it “still benefits from safe-haven flows and dollar weakness.” (Reuters) Silver remains caught in choppy waters, attracting both quick traders and longer-term holders. On many desks, the focus isn’t jewelry demand but rather rates, the dollar, and how much risk investors are
22 January 2026
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Datadog stock jumps 7% on Stifel upgrade — what traders are watching into earnings

Datadog stock jumps 7% on Stifel upgrade — what traders are watching into earnings

NEW YORK, January 22, 2026, 13:26 EST — Regular session Datadog shares climbed 7.2% to $132.35 by midday Thursday following Stifel’s upgrade of the cloud monitoring and security company from “hold” to “buy.” At the same time, Stifel lowered its price target to $160 from $205. (Investing.com) This move matters because Datadog’s next earnings are just around the corner, and the stock reacts sharply to even minor growth forecast changes in cloud software. The company plans to report its fourth-quarter and fiscal-year 2025 results before U.S. markets open on Feb. 10, followed by a conference call at 8:00 a.m. Eastern.
22 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock slips from intraday high as Feb. 12 earnings date comes into view

Applied Materials stock slips from intraday high as Feb. 12 earnings date comes into view

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 13:02 (EST) — Regular session Applied Materials shares slipped roughly 0.9% to $322.24 on Thursday, following an intraday peak of $332.70. Traders pushed the stock higher before pulling back, with the day’s low hitting $320.71. The move is significant as the stock has been hovering near the upper end of its recent range. With the next earnings report approaching, investors are beginning to adjust their positions. Chip-equipment stocks often react sharply when traders anticipate shifts in chipmakers’ capital expenditure plans. Applied draws attention as a barometer for demand in chip manufacturing and packaging tools. Traders
22 January 2026
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Ondas stock edges up as SEC resale filing and insider sale notice hit ONDS

Ondas stock edges up as SEC resale filing and insider sale notice hit ONDS

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 13:02 EST — Regular session Ondas Inc shares climbed 1.8% to $12.78 by midday Thursday, following a fresh filing that registers stock for resale. The stock fluctuated between $12.36 and $13.16, with roughly 59 million shares traded. For Ondas, the paper flow is crucial at the moment. The stock’s been reacting to questions about who holds sellable shares, the timing of those sales, and the volume of stock likely to hit the market. These factors usually pack a bigger punch in smaller companies, where even modest selling can quickly make an impact. Investors are zeroed
22 January 2026
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ServiceNow stock climbs as OpenAI tie-up keeps AI agents in focus ahead of earnings

ServiceNow stock climbs as OpenAI tie-up keeps AI agents in focus ahead of earnings

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 13:18 EST — Regular session Shares of ServiceNow, Inc. climbed Thursday, gaining $2.24, or 1.8%, to close at $127.54. The stock fluctuated between $125.10 and $127.67 during the day. The stock has endured a tough run. ServiceNow dropped 1.5% on Tuesday, marking its fifth consecutive day in the red. Still, it fared better than several software rivals as the S&P 500 fell roughly 2%. (marketwatch.com) Analyst sentiment remains cautious heading into earnings. This week, TD Cowen’s Derrick Wood cut his price target to $200 from $230 but maintained a Buy rating. He described his checks
22 January 2026
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OVO Energy faces £2.7m payout after Warm Home Discount delay — what vulnerable customers get now

OVO Energy faces £2.7m payout after Warm Home Discount delay — what vulnerable customers get now

London, 22 January 2026, 18:05 GMT Ofgem hit OVO Energy with a £2,765,200 compensation order on Thursday for missing the deadline on Warm Home Discount rebates. The £150 credits weren’t applied to 11,646 qualifying customers until November 2025—over 19 months late from the March 31, 2024 cutoff. https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/press-release/ovo-pay-ps27-million-redress-warm-home-discount-payment-failures The Warm Home Discount (WHD) offers a statutory rebate on winter electricity bills aimed at low-income households and those at risk from cold-related illnesses. Administered by Ofgem for the government, Ofgem warned that such lengthy delays risk leaving vulnerable people without crucial support during the coldest months. OVO ranks as Britain’s fourth-largest
22 January 2026
FedEx stock gets fresh Argus ‘Strong Buy’ as analysts spar over freight spin-off

FedEx stock gets fresh Argus ‘Strong Buy’ as analysts spar over freight spin-off

NEW YORK, Jan 22, 2026, 13:06 (EST) FedEx Corp shares climbed Thursday following an upgrade from research firm Argus, which raised its rating to a “strong-buy.” This move adds to a recent flurry of analyst interest in the stock. Shares were trading roughly 1.2% higher at $310.72 in early afternoon sessions in New York. (MarketBeat) Investors are zeroing in on FedEx’s move to spin off FedEx Freight, its less-than-truckload division that combines smaller shipments from different customers onto a single truck. The stock has jumped roughly 37% in the last three months and now trades within about 1% of its
22 January 2026
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Morgan Stanley stock rises as Wall Street’s tariff-relief rally rolls on, Fed meeting ahead

Morgan Stanley stock rises as Wall Street’s tariff-relief rally rolls on, Fed meeting ahead

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 13:12 EST — Regular session Morgan Stanley shares climbed 1.2%, closing at $185.51 Thursday afternoon after fluctuating between $182.29 and $186.02 earlier in the session. The rally matched a wider Wall Street surge toward all-time highs after President Donald Trump eased off tariff threats related to a Greenland dispute, while investors absorbed fresh U.S. data. “It’s the TACO trade follow on from yesterday,” said Dustin Thackeray, head of portfolio management at Crewe Advisors, referring to traders’ nickname for “Trump Always Chickens Out.” (Reuters) Morgan Stanley’s performance often hinges on calmer markets, where steady trading volumes
22 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:31 AM EST Dollar Dips as Stocks Rally and US Data Influences Fed Rate Expectations February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST. The **dollar index** fell 0.17%, pressured by a rebound in equity markets reducing demand for the safe-haven currency. Weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data raised the odds of a Fed rate cut to 18% for March, though consumer sentiment improved to a six-month high, limiting losses. Hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic emphasized maintaining restrictive monetary policy. The dollar faces medium-term weakness amid expectations for rate cuts
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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