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.

Dow Jones today: Dow edges higher as Lilly, Super Micro cushion Wall Street after AI software rout

Dow Jones today: Dow edges higher as Lilly, Super Micro cushion Wall Street after AI software rout

The Dow rose 0.4% at Wednesday’s open, led by gains in Eli Lilly and Super Micro Computer after strong earnings. The Nasdaq slipped 0.27% as investors remained wary of software stocks amid AI disruption fears. ADP reported U.S. private payrolls rose by just 22,000 in January, missing forecasts. President Trump signed a bill ending the partial government shutdown, but funding for Homeland Security runs out February 13.
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Bitcoin price slips toward $74,000 as ETF flows whipsaw and Warsh Fed pick keeps traders wary

Bitcoin price slips toward $74,000 as ETF flows whipsaw and Warsh Fed pick keeps traders wary

Bitcoin fell nearly 4% Wednesday, trading near $74,389 after dipping as low as $72,971. Ether dropped about 4% to $2,169. Crypto-linked stocks, including Coinbase and Marathon Digital, also declined. Uncertainty grew after President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Fed, while weak U.S. jobs data and volatile ETF flows added to market pressure.
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Natural gas price snaps back after Monday’s 30-year plunge as “draw for the ages” nears

Natural gas price snaps back after Monday’s 30-year plunge as “draw for the ages” nears

NYMEX Henry Hub natural gas futures climbed 3.6% to $3.43 per mmBtu Wednesday, rebounding after Monday’s 25.7% plunge, the steepest since 1995. Traders await Thursday’s EIA storage report, with analysts expecting a record 366 bcf withdrawal for the week ended Jan. 30. U.S. gas stocks and funds were mixed in early trading. Weather forecasts and storage data continue to drive volatile price swings.
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Gold price today rebounds above $5,000 as bullion extends comeback after historic rout

Gold price today rebounds above $5,000 as bullion extends comeback after historic rout

Spot gold jumped 2% to $5,038.99 an ounce Wednesday, rebounding after a sharp 4.8% plunge earlier in the week. U.S. gold futures for April rose 2.6% to $5,061.90. Precious-metals ETFs attracted $4.39 billion in January, while gold miner ETFs saw their biggest inflows since at least 2009. Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite Index gained 0.5%, lifted by mining stocks as gold prices recovered.
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Nvidia Stock Slides in Early Trade as OpenAI Chip Doubts and AI Selloff Bite

Nvidia Stock Slides in Early Trade as OpenAI Chip Doubts and AI Selloff Bite

Nvidia shares fell 2.8% to $180.34 early Wednesday, extending losses after OpenAI was reported to be dissatisfied with some Nvidia chips and exploring alternatives. The drop followed a broader tech selloff sparked by Anthropic’s new AI tools and AMD’s weaker outlook. Nvidia is reportedly nearing a $20 billion investment in OpenAI’s funding round. CEO Jensen Huang called fears of AI replacing software “illogical.”
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Micron stock price slips 4% in early trade as chip rally cools — what’s next for MU

Micron stock price slips 4% in early trade as chip rally cools — what’s next for MU

Micron shares fell 4.2% to $419.44 in early Nasdaq trading Wednesday, tracking a broader tech selloff after AMD issued a cautious outlook. TrendForce forecasts DRAM contract prices will jump up to 95% in Q1, citing AI-driven demand. Analysts report Micron can meet only about two-thirds of customer orders amid a memory chip shortage. Investors await Micron’s Feb. 11 conference for updates on supply and pricing.
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SanDisk stock price jumps again as “memory shortage” bets keep SNDK in play

SanDisk stock price jumps again as “memory shortage” bets keep SNDK in play

Sandisk shares rose 4.5% to $695.51 in early trading Wednesday, with volume near 808,000. The company extended its flash supply deal with Kioxia through 2034 and raised its revenue forecast, prompting several brokerages to lift price targets. Sandisk posted Q2 revenue of $3.025 billion and expects Q3 revenue up to $4.8 billion. Next earnings are scheduled for May 7, 2026.
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SoFi stock slides as JPMorgan upgrade meets fresh price-target cuts

SoFi stock slides as JPMorgan upgrade meets fresh price-target cuts

SoFi Technologies shares fell 1.4% to $21.76 Tuesday after a volatile session with trading volume topping 92 million. JPMorgan upgraded the stock to Overweight, but UBS and Deutsche Bank trimmed their price targets. Traders await Wednesday’s delayed labor data and Fed minutes for rate signals. Other fintech stocks, including Upstart and LendingClub, also declined.
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Eaton stock whipsaws after earnings as 2026 outlook comes in light — what to know before Wednesday’s open

Eaton stock whipsaws after earnings as 2026 outlook comes in light — what to know before Wednesday’s open

Eaton shares closed up 0.9% at $362.53 after a volatile session, then slipped 0.3% in late trading. The company forecast 2026 adjusted profit below Wall Street’s midpoint, projecting $13.00–$13.50 per share. Quarterly revenue reached $7.06 billion, just under estimates. Eaton cited margin pressures and reaffirmed plans to spin off its vehicle and eMobility unit.
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Home Depot stock beats Wall Street selloff as investors eye the next HD earnings read

Home Depot stock beats Wall Street selloff as investors eye the next HD earnings read

Home Depot shares rose 0.8% to $381.11 Tuesday, outperforming a falling market as the S&P 500 dropped 0.84% and the Nasdaq slid 1.43%. The company recently announced 800 job cuts at its Atlanta support center and a full-time office return for corporate staff. Home Depot reports fourth-quarter earnings Feb. 24, with investors focused on demand and comparable sales trends.
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Stock Market Today

Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
Walmart shares climbed 3.34% to $131.18 Friday, pushing its market value to about $1.05 trillion as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Retail stocks mostly gained, with Target up 4.24% and Costco up 1.20%, while Amazon dropped 5.55%. Investors await Walmart’s fiscal Q4 results on Feb. 19 and key U.S. economic data next week.
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