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.

S&P Global stock slides again as “Mobility Global” spin-off rebrand puts SPGI in the spotlight

S&P Global stock slides again as “Mobility Global” spin-off rebrand puts SPGI in the spotlight

S&P Global shares fell 3.1% to $450.93 Thursday afternoon in New York, extending recent losses. The company confirmed its Mobility unit will rebrand as “Mobility Global” ahead of a planned spin-off. Investors await S&P’s Feb. 10 earnings for updates on the separation timeline. The stock last closed at $468.21 on Feb. 3.
5 February 2026
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Ondas (ONDS) stock slides again after J Capital report; Rotron deal and Singapore Airshow in focus

Ondas (ONDS) stock slides again after J Capital report; Rotron deal and Singapore Airshow in focus

Ondas shares fell about 9% to $8.77 in afternoon trading Thursday, extending losses after a critical report from J Capital Research. The drop followed recent announcements of an Asia-Pacific defense contract and a deal to acquire UK-based Rotron Aero. Trading volume reached roughly 76 million shares. The J Capital note accused Ondas of risky acquisitions and heavy share dilution.
5 February 2026
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Bank of America stock slips as labor data cools — what BAC traders watch next

Bank of America stock slips as labor data cools — what BAC traders watch next

Bank of America shares fell about 1% to $54.83 Thursday as U.S. stocks declined amid weak labor data and a tech selloff. Weekly jobless claims rose to 231,000 and job openings dropped to 6.54 million. The bank confirmed a $0.28 quarterly dividend, payable March 27. JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, and Goldman Sachs also traded lower.
5 February 2026
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Boston Scientific stock rebounds after brutal selloff — what Wall Street watches next

Boston Scientific stock rebounds after brutal selloff — what Wall Street watches next

Boston Scientific shares rebounded 3.3% Thursday to $77.97 after plunging 17% Wednesday, their steepest one-day drop in over 25 years, following a sales miss in the electrophysiology unit. The company reported Q4 net sales of $5.29 billion and forecast 2026 adjusted earnings of $3.43–$3.49 per share with 10–11% organic sales growth.
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Chevron stock slips as oil drops ahead of U.S.-Iran talks and Chevron reshuffles top jobs

Chevron stock slips as oil drops ahead of U.S.-Iran talks and Chevron reshuffles top jobs

Chevron shares fell 1.2% to $179.12 as oil prices dropped and traders eyed upcoming U.S.-Iran talks. The company announced senior leadership changes, with several executives retiring and new appointments set for March and April. Chevron also signed exploration agreements in Syria and Qatar, and reaffirmed its commitment to the Yoyo-Yolanda gas project in Africa.
5 February 2026
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Merck stock rises 2% in New York as MRK traders size up outlook and a fresh RSV approval

Merck stock rises 2% in New York as MRK traders size up outlook and a fresh RSV approval

Merck shares rose about 2% to $120.72 Thursday after forecasting 2026 sales and profits below Wall Street estimates, citing patent expiries on older drugs. The company reported Q4 global sales of $16.4 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $2.04, and expects 2026 sales of $65.5–$67.0 billion. Health Canada approved ENFLONSIA for RSV prevention in infants. FDA review of WINREVAIR is set for September 21, 2026.
5 February 2026
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JNJ stock rises as Johnson & Johnson takes talc shareholder fight to U.S. Supreme Court

JNJ stock rises as Johnson & Johnson takes talc shareholder fight to U.S. Supreme Court

Johnson & Johnson shares rose 1.3% to $237.59 after the company asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a shareholder lawsuit over talc safety claims. The petition challenges a Third Circuit ruling on class certification standards. The case is separate from ongoing talc injury suits. Investors are also watching for new data on J&J’s atrial fibrillation devices at a cardiology event this week.
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Coupang stock sinks nearly 10% as fresh data leak, U.S. subpoena rattle CPNG shares

Coupang stock sinks nearly 10% as fresh data leak, U.S. subpoena rattle CPNG shares

Coupang shares fell 9.7% to $17.57 Thursday after the company disclosed data from another 165,000 users was exposed in a November breach. The U.S. House Judiciary Committee subpoenaed Coupang as part of a probe into alleged discrimination against American firms. Bernstein began coverage with an Underperform rating. Coupang said no payment or login data was compromised.
5 February 2026
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IonQ stock tumbles again as short-seller report hangs over quantum trade

IonQ stock tumbles again as short-seller report hangs over quantum trade

IonQ shares fell about 11% to $31.49 Thursday after Wolfpack Research released a short report questioning the company’s reliance on U.S. defense funding. IonQ denied the claims, calling them “false, misleading, and unsubstantiated.” Other quantum computing stocks, including Rigetti and D-Wave, also dropped sharply. Investors await IonQ’s February 25 earnings for further details.
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Spotify stock price slides 6% as it moves into physical books, with earnings next week in focus

Spotify stock price slides 6% as it moves into physical books, with earnings next week in focus

Spotify shares fell 6.4% to $412.42 in New York Thursday, tracking a broader tech selloff. The company announced users will soon be able to buy physical books in-app via Bookshop.org and previewed its “Page Match” audiobook tool, set to launch by Feb. 23. Investors are focused on Spotify’s Q4 earnings report due Feb. 10.
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Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

7 February 2026
Walmart shares rose 3.3% Friday to $131.18, up 10% since Jan. 30, as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The retailer’s market value crossed $1 trillion this week. Investors await January inflation data on Feb. 13 and Walmart’s quarterly results on Feb. 19 for signs of continued momentum.
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