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.

Costco stock jumps in midday trade as January sales report nears

Costco stock jumps in midday trade as January sales report nears

Costco shares rose 2.6% to $965.04 in midday trading Monday, rebounding from last week’s dip and outpacing retail peers. Analyst Joseph Feldman set a $1,100 price target, citing strong sales and membership growth. Investors await Costco’s January sales report, due Feb. 4. Net sales for the fiscal year’s first 18 weeks climbed 8.3% to $101.83 billion.
2 February 2026
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Robinhood stock tumbles as Bitcoin whipsaws; HOOD earnings set the next test

Robinhood stock tumbles as Bitcoin whipsaws; HOOD earnings set the next test

Robinhood shares fell 7.7% to $91.87 by midday Monday, tracking declines in crypto-linked stocks as Bitcoin rebounded to $78,939. Piper Sandler maintained its $155 target but warned of weaker crypto volumes and seasonal headwinds. Traders await Robinhood’s Feb. 10 earnings for insight into retail activity. The company’s expansion into prediction markets adds a new variable for investors.
2 February 2026
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CoreWeave stock slips as class-action notices pile up ahead of earnings

CoreWeave stock slips as class-action notices pile up ahead of earnings

CoreWeave shares fell 1.5% to $91.82 by midday Monday after new class action lawsuits alleged false statements and highlighted disclosure risks. Investors are awaiting the Feb. 18 earnings report for updates on capacity and spending. The stock faces pressure from litigation headlines and concerns over funding and delivery timelines. Nvidia and Microsoft also slipped, while Alphabet rose.
2 February 2026
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Freeport-McMoRan stock steadies after wild swing as copper tumbles — what to watch next

Freeport-McMoRan stock steadies after wild swing as copper tumbles — what to watch next

Freeport-McMoRan shares rebounded 1.1% to $60.88 by midday after an early drop, as copper futures slid over 3% on both COMEX and LME. Metals sold off after Donald Trump named Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell at the Fed, fueling rate concerns. CME Group raised margin requirements for metal futures. U.S. ISM manufacturing PMI rose to 52.6 in January, with new orders at 57.1.
2 February 2026
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GE Vernova stock rises as senior notes offering targets Prolec GE deal

GE Vernova stock rises as senior notes offering targets Prolec GE deal

GE Vernova shares rose 3.6% to $752.44 Monday after launching a senior notes offering to help fund its $5.3 billion acquisition of the remaining Prolec GE stake. The company has not disclosed the size or maturity of the bonds. Proceeds will also support general corporate needs. Investors are watching for pricing details and confirmation the Prolec deal closes as scheduled.
2 February 2026
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Unity stock rebounds as Google’s “Project Genie” jitters ease — what investors watch next

Unity stock rebounds as Google’s “Project Genie” jitters ease — what investors watch next

Unity shares rose 3.2% to $30.04 Monday, rebounding after last week’s 24% plunge triggered by Google’s launch of an AI world-generation tool. Analysts remain split on whether AI tools threaten demand for Unity’s game engine. Benchmark maintained its hold rating, citing risks from “world model” tech. Investors await Unity’s earnings on Feb. 11 for management’s view on AI and advertising trends.
2 February 2026
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IREN Limited stock slides as bitcoin miners wobble ahead of earnings this week

IREN Limited stock slides as bitcoin miners wobble ahead of earnings this week

IREN Limited shares fell 3.7% to $51.74 by midday Monday on Nasdaq, with trading volume reaching 20.1 million. The drop followed sharp swings in bitcoin, which climbed 1.7% to $78,864 after a weekend slump. Other U.S.-listed miners also declined. IREN will report quarterly results Thursday, with investors watching for updates on AI cloud growth and mining margins.
2 February 2026
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Lumentum stock (Nasdaq: LITE) jumps 13% as earnings day nears

Lumentum stock (Nasdaq: LITE) jumps 13% as earnings day nears

Lumentum shares jumped 13.1% to $443.13 by midday Monday after hitting $448.24, ahead of fiscal Q2 earnings due Tuesday after the close. The company forecast Q2 revenue of $630 million to $670 million and a non-GAAP operating margin of 20% to 22%. Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $350 but kept an equal-weight rating. Trading volume reached about half the three-month average.
2 February 2026
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ServiceNow stock price rebounds as software shares steady, buyback back in focus

ServiceNow stock price rebounds as software shares steady, buyback back in focus

ServiceNow shares climbed 3.7% to $121.33 on Monday, rebounding after last week’s sector slide and outpacing tech peers. The company recently reported Q4 subscription revenue of $3.47 billion and announced an imminent $2 billion accelerated buyback. Investors are watching for demand signals as the buyback and AI partnerships develop. Salesforce and Adobe also rose, while Microsoft slipped.
2 February 2026
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Eli Lilly stock price climbs as obesity-drug forecasts get a reality check before earnings

Eli Lilly stock price climbs as obesity-drug forecasts get a reality check before earnings

Eli Lilly shares rose 1.5% to close near $1,052.70 Monday, recovering from early losses ahead of its earnings report due Wednesday. Analysts have cut long-term forecasts for obesity drugs as prices fall and competition intensifies, with 2030 sales estimates for GLP-1 drugs dropping to about $100 billion. Investors are focused on Lilly’s pricing strategy and demand outlook. The FDA is set to rule on Lilly’s weight-loss pill by April 10.
2 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
U.S. oil stocks surged Friday as crude prices rose on renewed Middle East tensions. Exxon Mobil gained 2.0%, ConocoPhillips 2.5%, and Occidental Petroleum 2.7%. Refiners rallied after a national union deal eased strike risk, though BP’s Whiting plant faces a local dispute. Brent settled at $68.05 a barrel, up 0.74%.
Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

7 February 2026
Spot silver surged 8.6% to $77.33 an ounce Friday after dropping below $65, but still lost over 8.7% for the week. CME Group raised margin requirements for COMEX silver futures to 18% from 15%, effective after Feb. 6. China’s UBS SDIC Silver Futures Fund hit its 10% down limit for a fifth session. Traders await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
Gold price near $5,000: China keeps buying as CME margin hikes raise the stakes

Gold price near $5,000: China keeps buying as CME margin hikes raise the stakes

7 February 2026
China’s central bank raised gold reserves for a 15th month in January, reaching 74.19 million ounces worth $369.58 billion. Gold prices swung sharply, hitting a record near $5,600 before dropping to $4,403.24. CME Group hiked COMEX gold futures margins to 9% after recent volatility. U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week after a delay.
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