Today: 29 June 2026

Khadija Saeed

Khadija Saeed is a financial markets reporter at TS2.tech, specializing in stocks, technology and emerging industries. She studied economics and finance at the London School of Economics and previously worked in market research before moving into financial journalism. Her coverage focuses on the companies, innovations and economic trends influencing global investors.

Exxon Mobil stock price jumps as XOM shrugs off softer oil — what traders watch next

Exxon Mobil stock price jumps as XOM shrugs off softer oil — what traders watch next

Exxon Mobil shares rose 2.1% to $149.12 by midday Friday, nearing the week’s high after a 1% drop Thursday. The stock moved between $146.00 and $149.55 during the session as oil prices slid amid U.S.-Iran talks and sector analysts split on Exxon’s outlook. Brent crude fell to $67 a barrel, while U.S. WTI eased to $62.69. Exxon maintained its $20 billion buyback plan despite volatility.
6 February 2026
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Uber stock slides as jury verdict adds legal risk, even with fresh robotaxi push

Uber stock slides as jury verdict adds legal risk, even with fresh robotaxi push

A U.S. jury ordered Uber to pay $8.5 million in the first of over 3,000 lawsuits alleging sexual assault by drivers. Uber shares fell 1.5% to $74.08 by midday Friday. The company and WeRide announced plans to deploy at least 1,200 robotaxis in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Riyadh, pending regulatory approval. CFO Prashanth Mahendra‑Rajah will depart on Feb. 16.
6 February 2026
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Coherent stock jumps on AI optics demand bets as Wall Street lifts price targets

Coherent stock jumps on AI optics demand bets as Wall Street lifts price targets

Coherent shares rose 7.3% to $224.59 Friday after the company issued strong Q3 guidance and analysts raised price targets. Fiscal Q2 revenue reached $1.69 billion with adjusted EPS of $1.29. The company expects Q3 revenue between $1.70 billion and $1.84 billion, and EPS of $1.28 to $1.48. Demand from datacenter optics led growth, while industrial sales remained weaker.
6 February 2026
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Applied Materials stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi lifts target to $400, eyes turn to Feb. 12 earnings

Applied Materials stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi lifts target to $400, eyes turn to Feb. 12 earnings

Applied Materials shares rose 5.7% to $321.20 by midday after Citi raised its price target to $400 and kept a Buy rating ahead of the Feb. 12 earnings report. Traders are focused on guidance for chip-factory investment and demand from China. Peers Lam Research and KLA also posted strong gains.
6 February 2026
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GE Vernova stock jumps 4% as Baird turns bullish and $2.6 billion bond deal settles

GE Vernova stock jumps 4% as Baird turns bullish and $2.6 billion bond deal settles

GE Vernova shares rose about 4% to $767.26 by midday Friday after Baird upgraded the stock to Outperform and raised its price target to $923. The company completed a $2.6 billion senior notes offering to help fund its acquisition of the remaining Prolec GE stake. The rebound follows a two-day slide that erased a recent winning streak. First-quarter earnings are scheduled for April 22.
6 February 2026
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Costco stock price today: COST hovers near $1,000 after January sales pop and fresh Wall Street calls

Costco stock price today: COST hovers near $1,000 after January sales pop and fresh Wall Street calls

Costco shares rose 0.6% Friday to about $995 after reporting January net sales of $21.33 billion, up 9.3% year-over-year. Oppenheimer and Baird raised their price targets to $1,100, citing strong sales momentum, while Roth MKM maintained a sell rating at $769. Comparable sales climbed 7.1%, with digital sales up 34.4%. The company cited calendar effects as a drag on January results.
6 February 2026
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IREN stock price whipsaws after Q2 miss as Microsoft GPU financing takes center stage

IREN stock price whipsaws after Q2 miss as Microsoft GPU financing takes center stage

IREN shares surged nearly 7% to $42.64 Friday after plunging 11% on a quarterly revenue miss. The bitcoin miner reported a $155.4 million net loss and $184.7 million revenue for the quarter, down from the previous period. IREN announced $3.6 billion in GPU financing tied to a Microsoft deal and plans for a new Oklahoma data center. Most revenue remains linked to crypto, despite the AI cloud pivot.
6 February 2026
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UnitedHealth (UNH) stock rebounds nearly 2% as sector digests cost shock, Mizuho trims target

UnitedHealth (UNH) stock rebounds nearly 2% as sector digests cost shock, Mizuho trims target

UnitedHealth shares rose 1.9% to $273.79 Friday, rebounding after Molina Healthcare’s weak 2026 profit outlook sent sector stocks tumbling Thursday. Mizuho cut its price target for UnitedHealth to $350 but kept an Outperform rating. Investors await the April 6 CMS decision on 2027 Medicare Advantage rates. Molina shares plunged nearly 28%, while Centene fell 5.5% and Cigna gained about 3%.
6 February 2026
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ServiceNow stock price slips as Wall Street sorts AI winners from losers

ServiceNow stock price slips as Wall Street sorts AI winners from losers

ServiceNow shares fell 1.3% to $101.25 in late-morning trading Friday, capping a roughly 12% drop for the week. The iShares Expanded Tech-Software ETF slid about 19% over eight sessions, its sharpest decline in nearly six years. Investors shifted away from software stocks amid doubts over AI infrastructure spending. ServiceNow’s annual report was filed Jan. 29; its CEO received 40,014 restricted stock units set to vest Feb. 7.
6 February 2026
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Boston Scientific stock price steadies after historic plunge as investors zero in on heart-rhythm outlook

Boston Scientific stock price steadies after historic plunge as investors zero in on heart-rhythm outlook

Boston Scientific shares slipped 0.2% to $77.49 in late-morning trading Friday, lagging a broader market rally. The stock remains under pressure after its electrophysiology segment missed sales estimates in the fourth quarter, triggering its steepest drop in over 25 years. Investors are watching for signs management can meet first-quarter growth targets. Trading volume stayed elevated as analysts revised forecasts.
6 February 2026
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Walmart stock price rises as investors rotate to “defensive” plays amid Big Tech jitters

Walmart stock price rises as investors rotate to “defensive” plays amid Big Tech jitters

Walmart shares rose 2.3% to $129.92 Friday morning as investors moved out of tech stocks after Amazon fell 8% on a $200 billion capital spending plan. The retailer briefly crossed a $1 trillion market cap earlier in the week. Executive Vice President Donna Morris sold 76,181 shares at $123.79 on Feb. 3 under a preset plan. Walmart reports earnings Feb. 19.
6 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • IMF Research Questions Bonds as Safe Havens in Stock Market Crashes, Suggests Commodities ETFs
    June 28, 2026, 10:12 PM EDT. Recent IMF research reveals that bonds may no longer serve as reliable diversifiers during stock market downturns due to increased positive correlation with stocks since 2019. Traditional wisdom that bonds rise when stocks fall is challenged. Instead, adding commodities like precious metals could offer better portfolio protection. ETFs such as iShares Silver Trust (SLV), which tracks silver bullion and has returned 21.75% annually over five years, and VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF (REMX) provide exposure to these assets. Silver's sharp 147.9% gain in 2025 reflects inflation concerns and industrial demand but also comes with volatility, having dropped 50% since its January peak. Investors should weigh risks carefully when seeking diversification beyond stocks and bonds.

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Trump-era loan caps could open door for private lenders in grad school market

Trump-era loan caps could open door for private lenders in grad school market

29 June 2026
July 1 federal loan caps slash Grad PLUS access, forcing many graduate and professional students to seek private loans; Sallie Mae projects up to 70% origination growth over several years, while SoFi reports record student-loan volume—investors now face a real-time test of how much demand shifts to private lenders as federal limits hit.
IREN Limited (NASDAQ:IREN) slides as Warriors badge faces AI revenue test

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29 June 2026
IREN Limited (NASDAQ:IREN) plunged 21.3% to $47.21 over five straight down days despite announcing a record $50M+ annual Warriors jersey deal, as investors focused on the company’s not fully contracted $4.4B target ARR and high short interest at 19.74% of float, with Friday’s close near the lowest analyst target.
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