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.

CrowdStrike stock jumps nearly 5% after Aramco pact — what investors watch next

CrowdStrike stock jumps nearly 5% after Aramco pact — what investors watch next

CrowdStrike shares jumped 4.8% to $395.50 after the company announced a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Saudi Aramco. The move ended a seven-session losing streak for the stock, which remains about 30% below its 52-week high. Investors await more details on the Aramco talks and CrowdStrike’s March 3 earnings report. Trading volume topped 4.9 million shares, well above average.
7 February 2026
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Spotify stock rebounds after-hours as Bookshop.org move and new features tee up Q4 earnings

Spotify stock rebounds after-hours as Bookshop.org move and new features tee up Q4 earnings

Spotify shares rose 2.4% in late after-hours trading Friday, closing at $422.61. The company this week announced U.S. and U.K. users can order physical books via Bookshop.org in-app, and introduced new audiobook and music features. Spotify raised Premium prices by $1 in select markets, sending shares down 4.5% Thursday. Investors await Q4 earnings on Feb. 10 for updates on revenue and new product impact.
7 February 2026
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Goldman Sachs stock jumps on Anthropic AI-agent report as Dow clears 50,000

Goldman Sachs stock jumps on Anthropic AI-agent report as Dow clears 50,000

Goldman Sachs shares jumped 4.3% Friday after news the bank has worked with Anthropic for six months to build AI agents automating trade accounting and client onboarding. The stock closed at $928.75, helping push the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. Volume reached 2.5 million shares. Investors await delayed U.S. jobs and CPI data next week, seen as key for rate-cut bets.
7 February 2026
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Boston Scientific stock price slips again after earnings shock as BSX investors eye heart-rhythm sales

Boston Scientific stock price slips again after earnings shock as BSX investors eye heart-rhythm sales

Boston Scientific shares closed down 1.8% at $76.27 Friday, near post-earnings lows after a 17% plunge Wednesday on weak electrophysiology sales and a softer 2026 outlook. Trading volume reached 34.9 million shares. The stock lagged peers as the S&P 500 rose about 2%. Investors are watching early-quarter demand signals ahead of the next earnings update in late April.
7 February 2026
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KLA stock jumps 8% on Friday rebound as chip gear rallies; dividend set for March

KLA stock jumps 8% on Friday rebound as chip gear rallies; dividend set for March

KLA shares jumped 8.4% to $1,442.95 Friday, rebounding after a volatile week as investors bought chip-equipment stocks tied to data-center spending. The move followed Amazon’s forecast for higher AI-related capital outlays. KLA’s board declared a $1.90 quarterly dividend, payable March 3 to holders as of Feb. 17. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week may test the rally in rate-sensitive tech.
7 February 2026
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Booking (BKNG) stock steadies after hours as AI worries split analysts

Booking (BKNG) stock steadies after hours as AI worries split analysts

Booking Holdings shares closed up 0.3% at $4,457.17 Friday, then slipped to near $4,452 after hours. Wall Street analysts remain split on whether generative AI threatens online travel agencies’ business models. Booking will report fourth-quarter and full-year results on Feb. 18. Investors are watching for updates on travel demand and guidance.
7 February 2026
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GE Vernova stock jumps nearly 6% as traders digest upgrade, debt deal and wind repower push

GE Vernova stock jumps nearly 6% as traders digest upgrade, debt deal and wind repower push

GE Vernova shares jumped 5.7% to $779.35 Friday, rebounding from two days of losses, and edged up further after hours. Baird upgraded the stock to Outperform and raised its price target to $923. The company completed a $2.6 billion senior notes offering and finalized its $5.275 billion purchase of the remaining Prolec GE stake. Investors await the April 22 earnings update.
7 February 2026
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Roblox stock jumps after upbeat 2026 bookings outlook; Wall Street pivots to the March-quarter test

Roblox stock jumps after upbeat 2026 bookings outlook; Wall Street pivots to the March-quarter test

Roblox shares jumped 9.7% to $66.42 Friday and edged higher after hours after the company forecast 2026 bookings and free cash flow above expectations. Fourth-quarter revenue reached $1.42 billion, with daily active users up 69% to 144 million. Analysts split on the outlook, with some raising targets and others warning engagement could slow. Roblox plans higher investment and flat to slightly lower profit margins this year.
7 February 2026
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Exxon stock hits a 52-week high — what XOM traders are watching next

Exxon stock hits a 52-week high — what XOM traders are watching next

Exxon Mobil shares rose about 2% to $149.05 in after-hours trading, hitting a new 52-week high. The company’s Guyana unit closed a $2.32 billion purchase of the FPSO ONE GUYANA vessel. Exxon settled a Colombia dispute with Sintana Energy, agreeing to pay up to $9 million tied to government approvals. Oil prices climbed as traders watched U.S.-Iran tensions.
7 February 2026
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Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% as Dow tops 50,000 — what’s next for CAT shares

Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% as Dow tops 50,000 — what’s next for CAT shares

Caterpillar shares jumped 7.1% to $726.20 on Friday, pushing the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. Group President Bob De Lange exercised 20,000 options and sold 16,070 shares at about $705, SEC filings showed. The company warned tariffs could cut 2026 margins by $2.6 billion. U.S. consumer sentiment rose, but job and price worries persisted.
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CapitaLand Investment share price jumps as CapitaLand REIT payouts roll in — what’s next for 9CI

CapitaLand Investment share price jumps as CapitaLand REIT payouts roll in — what’s next for 9CI

7 February 2026
CapitaLand Investment shares rose 1.3% to S$3.12 on Friday, bucking a 0.8% drop in Singapore’s benchmark index. CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust reported a 16.4% jump in second-half distributable income, while CapitaLand Ascendas REIT posted a 1.4% full-year rise. CapitaLand China Trust saw full-year DPU fall to 4.82 cents amid weaker yuan and occupancy. CLI reports FY2025 results on Feb. 11.
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