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.

AbbVie stock gains ahead of earnings; ABBV investors brace for guidance and a $1.3 billion expense

AbbVie stock gains ahead of earnings; ABBV investors brace for guidance and a $1.3 billion expense

New York, February 2, 2026, 16:10 (EST) — After-hours trading AbbVie shares climbed $2.69, or 1.2%, on Monday, settling at $225.70 after hitting a session high of $229.80. AbbVie is set to release full-year and fourth-quarter earnings on Wednesday. Investors will be watching to see if its newer products can step up as Humira’s sales decline amid growing competition from generics. This is crucial now since the stock can’t afford to wander. Investors demand the numbers first, then the outlook — and both need to meet the high expectations already established in large-cap healthcare. Monday’s market moved more quietly, with
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Abbott (ABT) stock price steadies after Barclays trims target; Exact Sciences vote is next key date

Abbott (ABT) stock price steadies after Barclays trims target; Exact Sciences vote is next key date

Abbott Laboratories shares edged up 0.1% to $109.43 after Barclays cut its price target to $142 but kept an Overweight rating. Nutrition sales fell 8.9% last quarter, and diagnostics dropped 2.5%. Exact Sciences shareholders will vote February 20 on Abbott’s planned $23 billion takeover. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026.
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Carvana stock ticks higher after-hours as traders size up short report, earnings ahead

Carvana stock ticks higher after-hours as traders size up short report, earnings ahead

Carvana shares rose 1.7% in after-hours trading Monday, closing at $407.83 after a volatile session. The move follows allegations from Gotham City Research that Carvana inflated profits through undisclosed related-party transactions, which the company denies. Analysts at JPMorgan and BTIG questioned the short seller’s claims. Investors await Carvana’s earnings report and call on Feb. 18.
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Ondas (ONDS) stock rises after Rotron Aero deal — what investors watch after the bell

Ondas (ONDS) stock rises after Rotron Aero deal — what investors watch after the bell

Ondas Inc. shares rose 3.6% to $10.73 after announcing a deal to acquire UK-based Rotron Aero, pending regulatory approvals. The company will pay with a mix of cash and stock but did not disclose the purchase price or closing timeline. Rotron specializes in expendable attack drones and defense-grade engines. Ondas cited demand for long-range, affordable unmanned systems.
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Lockheed Martin stock price today: LMT edges higher after Taiwan contract and Fujitsu tech pact

Lockheed Martin stock price today: LMT edges higher after Taiwan contract and Fujitsu tech pact

Lockheed Martin shares rose 0.5% to $637.50 Monday after announcing a $328.5 million U.S. contract to supply IRST21 Legion-ES sensors to Taiwan’s Air Force. The company also delivered its first Sentinel A4 radar to the U.S. Army and signed a tech partnership with Fujitsu. Broader defense stocks were mixed as investors weighed Washington’s push for faster weapons production.
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Qualcomm stock price edges up as Wall Street trims targets ahead of Feb. 4 earnings

Qualcomm stock price edges up as Wall Street trims targets ahead of Feb. 4 earnings

Qualcomm shares rose 0.5% to $152.32 Monday afternoon, rebounding from earlier lows ahead of its February 4 earnings report. Cantor Fitzgerald cut its price target to $160, with JPMorgan and Bernstein also lowering targets. Investors are focused on the company’s guidance for the March quarter. Analyst C.J. Muse warned of headwinds from weak smartphone demand and changing customer mix.
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Eaton stock pops late Monday ahead of ETN earnings: what traders are watching next

Eaton stock pops late Monday ahead of ETN earnings: what traders are watching next

Eaton shares rose 2.4% to $359.68 in late U.S. trading Monday as investors awaited Tuesday’s quarterly earnings and 2026 outlook. The company plans to spin off its Mobility Group, focusing instead on electrification and aerospace. Analysts flagged Mobility’s lower margins as a factor. The earnings release and conference call are scheduled for Tuesday morning.
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Stock Market Today

Apple stock price ends week higher as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI loom next

Apple stock price ends week higher as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI loom next

7 February 2026
Apple closed up 0.8% at $278.12 Friday, then slipped 0.3% after hours. The S&P 500 jumped 1.97% and the Nasdaq rose 2.18% as chipmakers rallied, while Amazon fell 5.6% on higher capex guidance. Investors await U.S. jobs data Feb. 11 and CPI Feb. 13. Apple’s next dividend is $0.26 per share, payable Feb. 12.
Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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