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.

American Airlines stock: What investors are watching after FAA Caribbean airspace shutdown

American Airlines stock: What investors are watching after FAA Caribbean airspace shutdown

The FAA closed parts of Caribbean airspace to U.S. carriers after a U.S. military operation in Venezuela, causing widespread flight cancellations Saturday. American Airlines shares last closed up 0.98% at $15.48. Traders are watching for updates on the duration of the restrictions and possible disruptions into Monday’s open.
4 January 2026
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Fluence Energy stock jumps 16% to kick off 2026 as AI-power demand lifts storage names

Fluence Energy stock jumps 16% to kick off 2026 as AI-power demand lifts storage names

Fluence Energy shares jumped 16.3% Friday to close at $23.01, trading between $20.14 and $23.12. The rally followed investor interest in AI-driven power demand and energy storage. Peers Stem and Sunrun also gained, while Tesla slipped. Fluence is set to report earnings on Feb. 9, with focus on revenue backlog and fiscal 2026 targets.
4 January 2026
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Denison Mines stock jumps nearly 14% after Phoenix uranium project construction-ready update

Denison Mines stock jumps nearly 14% after Phoenix uranium project construction-ready update

Denison Mines shares jumped 13.9% to $3.03 Friday after the company said it is ready to begin construction at its Phoenix ISR uranium project, pending final approvals. The company updated initial capital costs to about $600 million and reaffirmed a mid-2028 production target if permits arrive in early 2026. Trading volume reached 68.3 million shares. Investors are watching for Canadian federal permitting and a final investment decision.
4 January 2026
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Ford stock today: Ford Motor (F) rebounds as rate outlook and February earnings take center stage

Ford stock today: Ford Motor (F) rebounds as rate outlook and February earnings take center stage

Ford shares rose 1.7% to $13.34 Friday, breaking a four-day slide and outperforming General Motors. Trading volume was about 46 million shares, below the 50-day average. The move came as investors watched rate expectations and awaited U.S. labor data and Fed commentary next week. Ford-specific news was limited, with the stock tracking broader market and sector trends.
4 January 2026
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MARA stock jumps 10% as bitcoin miners rebound — what traders watch before Monday

MARA stock jumps 10% as bitcoin miners rebound — what traders watch before Monday

MARA Holdings jumped 10.2% to $9.91 Friday, leading gains among U.S.-listed bitcoin miners as bitcoin hovered near $90,000. Riot Platforms rose 12%, CleanSpark 14%, and Core Scientific nearly 10%. About 45.4 million MARA shares traded. U.S. markets are closed for the weekend, leaving miners exposed to any bitcoin price swings before Monday’s open.
4 January 2026
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RTX stock jumps 2% as Iran headlines lift defense contractors — what to watch next week

RTX stock jumps 2% as Iran headlines lift defense contractors — what to watch next week

RTX Corp shares rose 2.1% to $187.25 on Friday, trading between $182.20 and $187.68 with about 3.3 million shares exchanged. The stock moved alongside gains in Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman as geopolitical tensions involving Iran and U.S. statements kept defense names in focus. Investors await RTX’s next earnings report, expected Jan. 27, for updates on cash flow and engine repairs.
4 January 2026
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Energy Transfer stock today: ET ends 2026’s first session higher as LNG export record keeps gas flows in focus

Energy Transfer stock today: ET ends 2026’s first session higher as LNG export record keeps gas flows in focus

Energy Transfer LP units closed up 0.6% at $16.59 on Friday, trading about 15.3 million units. U.S. LNG exports hit a record 111 million metric tons in 2025, boosting demand for natural gas infrastructure. The Dow rose 0.66%, S&P 500 gained 0.19%, and Nasdaq slipped 0.03%. Investors now await the OPEC+ meeting on Sunday and U.S. jobs data due January 9.
4 January 2026
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MPW stock ends higher to start 2026 as investors watch rates and Medical Properties Trust’s dividend

MPW stock ends higher to start 2026 as investors watch rates and Medical Properties Trust’s dividend

Medical Properties Trust shares rose 1.6% to $5.08 Friday, with 6.2 million shares traded. The company’s next $0.09 dividend is due January 8. U.S. stocks opened 2026 higher as Treasury yields climbed, pressuring dividend stocks. Investors await next week’s jobs and inflation data that could affect rate-sensitive REITs.
4 January 2026
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Dow, S&P 500 snap losing streak as chip and AI stocks kick off 2026 with a rally

Dow, S&P 500 snap losing streak as chip and AI stocks kick off 2026 with a rally

The Dow rose 0.7% and the S&P 500 gained 0.2% on the first trading day of 2026, led by a 4% jump in semiconductor stocks. The Nasdaq slipped, dragged by declines in Tesla after weak delivery data and losses in big tech. Baidu surged 15% after its AI chip unit filed for a Hong Kong listing. President Trump delayed tariff hikes on some furniture and cabinets for a year.
3 January 2026
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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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