Today: 8 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.

ASML stock price slips into weekend; dividend dates, capacity questions loom

ASML stock price slips into weekend; dividend dates, capacity questions loom

ASML shares closed 2.2% lower at $1,423 on U.S. markets Friday, despite record fourth-quarter orders and a raised 2026 sales forecast. The company plans to cut 1,700 jobs and launch a new buyback. Investors await dividend dates in mid-February and the annual report on Feb. 25. Sentiment remains volatile as markets weigh delivery risks against high expectations.
1 February 2026
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NextEra Energy stock slips into the weekend — what could move NEE shares next week

NextEra Energy stock slips into the weekend — what could move NEE shares next week

NextEra Energy shares slipped 0.32% to $87.90 Friday but ended the week up 2.8% after beating fourth-quarter profit forecasts and confirming 2026 earnings targets. The company is in talks for 9 gigawatts of new data-center supply and may expand nuclear capacity by 6 gigawatts. Investors await the U.S. jobs report Friday, which could shift Treasury yields and impact utility stocks.
1 February 2026
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Verizon stock price jumps on $25 billion buyback — can VZ hold gains into Monday?

Verizon stock price jumps on $25 billion buyback — can VZ hold gains into Monday?

Verizon shares surged 11.8% to $44.52 Friday after the company raised its 2026 profit and cash forecasts and announced a $25 billion buyback program. The carrier added 616,000 postpaid phone subscribers in the fourth quarter, beating expectations. CEO Dan Schulman said Verizon is exiting 2025 with “strong momentum.” AT&T and T-Mobile US also gained as the broader telecom sector rallied.
1 February 2026
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AT&T stock closes out a sharp two-day rally — here’s what matters before Monday

AT&T stock closes out a sharp two-day rally — here’s what matters before Monday

AT&T shares rose 4.3% to $26.21 on Friday, extending a two-day rally to nearly 9%. The surge follows a $10 billion buyback, fiber expansion plans, and a new reporting structure. AT&T reported 283,000 new fiber customers and $4.2 billion in free cash flow for the quarter. Investors await T-Mobile’s Feb. 11 earnings for signals on sector pricing.
1 February 2026
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KLA stock (KLAC) just got hit — what to know before Monday’s open

KLA stock (KLAC) just got hit — what to know before Monday’s open

KLA shares fell 15.2% to $1,427.94 on Friday after the company cut its chip-tool demand forecast, despite beating quarterly earnings and revenue estimates. The drop followed a 7% after-hours slide and came as investors reacted to new inflation data and adjusted expectations for the Federal Reserve. Traders are watching for continued volatility in semiconductor equipment stocks ahead of key U.S. data due Feb. 6.
1 February 2026
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Abbott stock price rebounds 3% after Friday rally as analysts cut targets; what’s next for ABT

Abbott stock price rebounds 3% after Friday rally as analysts cut targets; what’s next for ABT

Abbott shares closed Friday up 3.03% at $109.30, rebounding after post-earnings losses earlier in the week. Brokerages lowered price targets, citing nutrition segment challenges and a cautious outlook for early 2026. Investors are watching for updates on the Exact Sciences acquisition, expected to close in the second quarter. The S&P 500 and Dow both fell on the day.
1 February 2026
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Salesforce stock price at $212: what to watch before Monday’s open

Salesforce stock price at $212: what to watch before Monday’s open

Salesforce shares closed Friday at $212.29, down 0.8%, and slipped another 0.3% after hours. The stock has been volatile following a $5.6 billion U.S. Army contract and sector-wide pressure after weak software earnings. The Dow fell 0.36% as investors reacted to Donald Trump nominating Kevin Warsh for Fed chair and a hotter producer-price report. About 11.1 million Salesforce shares traded Friday.
1 February 2026
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Reliance Industries share price slides in Sunday budget trade — what to know before MondayReliance IndustriesReliance Industries share price slides in Sunday budget trade — what to know before Monday

Reliance Industries share price slides in Sunday budget trade — what to know before MondayReliance IndustriesReliance Industries share price slides in Sunday budget trade — what to know before Monday

Reliance Industries fell 3.5% to 1,347 rupees during Sunday’s special budget session in Mumbai. The Nifty 50 dropped 1.96% after India’s budget proposed higher transaction taxes on derivatives. The new budget also offers a tax holiday for foreign-run data centers through 2047. Markets await Monday’s reopen and the RBI policy decision on Feb. 6.
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Banco Santander stock heads into Monday after Friday bounce as buyback and Webster deal loom

Banco Santander stock heads into Monday after Friday bounce as buyback and Webster deal loom

8 February 2026
Banco Santander shares closed up 1.85% at €10.66 in Madrid Friday after launching a €5.03 billion buyback and agreeing to acquire U.S. lender Webster Financial for $12.2 billion. Santander said its board will review the 2025 cash dividend proposal on Feb. 24. The bank also raised its UK motor finance redress provision to £461 million amid regulatory uncertainty.
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