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.

Iberia flight IB569 to Paris ends up at Luton after rare double diversion in snow-hit Europe

Iberia flight IB569 to Paris ends up at Luton after rare double diversion in snow-hit Europe

Iberia flight IB569 from Madrid to Paris Orly diverted twice due to snow and congestion, landing at London Luton with about 200 passengers, The Independent reported. Storm Goretti caused widespread flight cancellations and delays across Europe, including 700 at Amsterdam’s Schiphol and 100 at Paris Charles de Gaulle. UK entry paperwork complicated the diversion, with most travelers needing an ETA or visa.
8 January 2026
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Birmingham Airport halts runway ops as Storm Goretti hits — flight delays and Air‑Rail Link disruption until February

Birmingham Airport halts runway ops as Storm Goretti hits — flight delays and Air‑Rail Link disruption until February

Birmingham Airport suspended runway operations late Thursday after heavy snow, advising passengers to check with airlines for updates. The Met Office issued a red wind warning for Cornwall and amber snow warnings for Wales and the Midlands as Storm Goretti hit. The airport’s Air-Rail Link shuttle will run reduced service until February 2026 for maintenance. National Highways warned of difficult driving conditions around Birmingham overnight.
8 January 2026
NASA calls ISS briefing as Crew-11 medical issue raises early return option

NASA calls ISS briefing as Crew-11 medical issue raises early return option

NASA is considering an early return for SpaceX Crew-11 after a crew member suffered a medical issue, forcing cancellation of a planned spacewalk. The astronaut is stable, but NASA has not released details. A news conference is scheduled for 5 p.m. EST Thursday in Washington. Crew-11 includes astronauts from the U.S., Japan, and Russia.
8 January 2026
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Meta stock dips as China opens Manus AI deal review — what investors watch next

Meta stock dips as China opens Manus AI deal review — what investors watch next

Meta shares fell 0.4% to $646.06 in after-hours trading after China’s commerce ministry said it would review Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus. Beijing cited compliance risks tied to tech exports and data transfers. The stock moved between $635.79 and $647.03 during the session. Meta also faces ongoing legal challenges in the U.S. over alleged platform harms to young users.
8 January 2026
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Microsoft stock slides on Copilot Checkout launch with PayPal as Wells Fargo trims target

Microsoft stock slides on Copilot Checkout launch with PayPal as Wells Fargo trims target

Microsoft shares fell 1.1% to $478.11 Thursday as the company launched Copilot Checkout on Copilot.com in the U.S., with PayPal, Shopify, and Stripe as partners. Shoppers can buy from retailers like Urban Outfitters and Etsy sellers without leaving the chat. Wells Fargo cut its Microsoft price target to $665. Microsoft will report fiscal Q2 results on Jan. 28 after the close.
8 January 2026
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Broadcom stock drops in late trade as AI nerves bite; $4.5 billion bond sale, Wi‑Fi 8 CES push in view

Broadcom stock drops in late trade as AI nerves bite; $4.5 billion bond sale, Wi‑Fi 8 CES push in view

Broadcom shares fell 3.2% to $332.48 in after-hours trading Thursday, tracking a broader tech decline. The company priced $4.5 billion in senior notes for debt repayment and general purposes. Broadcom also unveiled a Wi‑Fi 8 platform at CES, with consumer products expected by late 2026. Investors are watching Friday’s U.S. payrolls report and demand for AI-related chips.
8 January 2026
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Palantir stock slides late Thursday as Truist’s fresh Buy call meets insider-sale filings

Palantir stock slides late Thursday as Truist’s fresh Buy call meets insider-sale filings

Palantir shares fell 2.5% to $177.22 after swinging more than $12 during Thursday’s session. SEC filings showed recent insider sales by director Alexander D. Moore and two senior officers under preset plans. Truist initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a $223 target earlier in the week. Broader tech stocks also declined as investors awaited Friday’s U.S. jobs report.
8 January 2026
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Amazon stock (AMZN) rises on EU digital rule reprieve — here’s what traders watch next

Amazon stock (AMZN) rises on EU digital rule reprieve — here’s what traders watch next

Amazon shares rose 2% to $246.30 in after-hours trading after sources said the EU will exempt Big Tech from binding obligations in its Digital Networks Act overhaul. The move eases pressure on Amazon, Google, Meta, Netflix, and Microsoft, who will face a voluntary framework instead. Amazon also highlighted new AI-driven products at CES and AWS expanded its EC2 I7ie cloud offering to more regions.
8 January 2026
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Apple stock slips as India antitrust fine risk resurfaces and JPMorgan takes over Apple Card

Apple stock slips as India antitrust fine risk resurfaces and JPMorgan takes over Apple Card

Apple shares fell 0.7% to $258.58 after hours Thursday, valuing the company at about $3 trillion. India’s antitrust watchdog told a court that Apple could face fines up to $38 billion in an App Store case, with a hearing set for Jan. 27. JPMorgan will replace Goldman Sachs as Apple Card issuer, moving over $20 billion in balances. The Nasdaq slipped as big tech stocks declined.
8 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock slides nearly 4% as tech cools, even after Cantor lifts AMAT target

Applied Materials stock slides nearly 4% as tech cools, even after Cantor lifts AMAT target

Applied Materials shares dropped 3.9% to $280.91 in Thursday afternoon trading, extending losses from this week’s highs. Cantor Fitzgerald raised its price target to $425 and maintained an “overweight” rating. Other chip-equipment makers, including ASML and KLA, also traded lower. Investors are awaiting Friday’s U.S. payrolls report and Applied’s next earnings on Feb. 12.
8 January 2026
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Accenture stock jumps 4% on fresh AI moves: Profitmind deal, Faculty buy plan

Accenture stock jumps 4% on fresh AI moves: Profitmind deal, Faculty buy plan

Accenture shares climbed 4.1% to $285.18 Thursday after the company announced a new AI partnership with Profitmind and a deal to buy UK-based Faculty. The Faculty acquisition, which adds over 400 staff, aims to expand Accenture’s “safe AI” offerings. Analyst Surinder Thind raised his price target to $290. General counsel Joel Unruch sold 1,332 shares at $275 each in a prearranged trade.
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Stock Market Today

Amazon stock (AMZN) slides on $200 billion AI capex plan — what Wall Street watches next week

Amazon stock (AMZN) slides on $200 billion AI capex plan — what Wall Street watches next week

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell 5.6% to $210.32 on Friday after the company forecast 2026 capital spending would jump to $200 billion, up more than 50% from 2025. The drop came as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Amazon reported fourth-quarter net sales up 14% to $213.4 billion and operating income at $25 billion. Trading in Amazon was volatile, with 179 million shares changing hands.
Bitcoin price wobbles below $69,000 on weekend — what matters before Monday’s reopen

Bitcoin price wobbles below $69,000 on weekend — what matters before Monday’s reopen

7 February 2026
Bitcoin fell 1.1% to $68,917 Saturday after volatile trading, while Ether held near $2,036. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $330.7 million in net inflows on Feb. 6, reversing outflows the previous day. Strategy shares rebounded after hitting a low of $111.27 Thursday. Traders are watching Monday’s U.S. market open and the upcoming inflation report for direction.
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