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.

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) stock ticks up after Chronosphere deal closes as traders eye next earnings

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) stock ticks up after Chronosphere deal closes as traders eye next earnings

Palo Alto Networks shares rose about 0.5% to $177.15 Friday after the company finalized its acquisition of Chronosphere. Financial terms were not disclosed, though a previous agreement valued the deal at $3.35 billion. Investors await Palo Alto’s earnings report for details on integration costs and future guidance. The stock had dropped 4.1% in the prior session.
30 January 2026
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CrowdStrike stock steadies near $445 after software selloff rattles investors

CrowdStrike stock steadies near $445 after software selloff rattles investors

CrowdStrike shares edged up 0.1% to $444.90 Friday after dropping 5.2% the previous session. Software stocks remained volatile following SAP’s cautious outlook and ServiceNow’s post-earnings slide. CrowdStrike highlighted a new Gartner customer award and recent $740 million acquisition of identity security startup SGNL. Investors await the company’s March 3 earnings report.
30 January 2026
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GE Vernova stock price rises as GEV lifts 2026 outlook, but wind delays keep traders wary

GE Vernova stock price rises as GEV lifts 2026 outlook, but wind delays keep traders wary

GE Vernova shares rose 0.9% to $723.87 Friday after the company raised its 2026 revenue and cash flow forecasts, citing strong turbine and grid demand. The company warned delays at its Vineyard Wind project could cut 2026 revenue by $250 million and deepen losses if more turbines remain uninstalled. Fourth-quarter results showed $11 billion in revenue and $1.8 billion in free cash flow.
30 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock slides as chip-tool selloff deepens; KLA tumble sets the tone

Applied Materials stock slides as chip-tool selloff deepens; KLA tumble sets the tone

KLA shares plunged 12.8% Friday after reporting earnings, dragging Applied Materials down 3.1% to $330.76 and Lam Research 2.3% lower. The sell-off hit chip-equipment stocks broadly, with the VanEck Semiconductor ETF and iShares Semiconductor ETF both falling over 2%. Investors are watching upcoming earnings for signs on 2026 wafer-fab spending. ASML, meanwhile, reported record orders but announced job cuts.
30 January 2026
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Royal Caribbean stock drops nearly 8% after guidance surge — what RCL investors watch next

Royal Caribbean stock drops nearly 8% after guidance surge — what RCL investors watch next

Royal Caribbean shares fell 7.8% to around $319 by midday Friday after raising its 2026 profit forecast and reporting record-high bookings for the Wave season. The company now expects 2026 adjusted EPS of $17.70 to $18.10, above analyst estimates. Carnival and Norwegian Cruise Line stocks also declined. Traders are watching if strong pricing and onboard spending hold during peak booking.
30 January 2026
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KLA stock tumbles 13% after earnings beat — the outlook traders are fixated on

KLA stock tumbles 13% after earnings beat — the outlook traders are fixated on

KLA shares fell 12.7% to $1,471.07 in midday trading Friday after its earnings outlook disappointed investors, despite record quarterly revenue of $3.30 billion and adjusted EPS of $8.85. The drop hit other chip-equipment stocks, with Lam Research, Applied Materials, and ASML also declining. KLA warned of supply bottlenecks and possible sales restrictions to China. Wall Street analysts raised price targets even as the sector sold off.
30 January 2026
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Chevron stock price climbs after Q4 beat, dividend hike — Venezuela and OPEC+ now in focus

Chevron stock price climbs after Q4 beat, dividend hike — Venezuela and OPEC+ now in focus

Chevron shares rose 1.8% to $174.27 by midday after reporting fourth-quarter earnings of $2.8 billion and raising its dividend 4% to $1.78 per share. Adjusted earnings beat forecasts at $1.52 per share. Management highlighted Venezuela as a key growth area but warned of near-term production challenges. Oil prices hovered near six-month highs ahead of the OPEC+ meeting.
30 January 2026
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IREN stock price slides as bitcoin drops; Feb. 5 earnings now the next test

IREN stock price slides as bitcoin drops; Feb. 5 earnings now the next test

IREN shares fell 8.5% to $54.73 by midday Friday, tracking a sharp drop in bitcoin and heavy trading volume. The stock swung between $59.35 and $54.68, with about 21.7 million shares changing hands. IREN’s quarterly results and conference call are set for Feb. 5. Investors are watching for updates on its $5.8 billion AI cloud expansion and financing plans.
30 January 2026
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Carvana stock drops again as Gotham short-seller report keeps CVNA under pressure ahead of Feb. 18 earnings

Carvana stock drops again as Gotham short-seller report keeps CVNA under pressure ahead of Feb. 18 earnings

Carvana shares fell 4.4% to $408.46 by midday Friday, deepening losses after short seller Gotham City Research accused the company of inflating 2023-2024 earnings by over $1 billion. Carvana denied the claims, calling them misleading and said all related-party transactions were disclosed. The stock had plunged 14% Wednesday after the report, then rebounded 5.3% Thursday as analysts defended Carvana’s accounting.
30 January 2026
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Texas Instruments stock slips as traders digest AI data-center lift and new Q1 outlook

Texas Instruments stock slips as traders digest AI data-center lift and new Q1 outlook

Texas Instruments shares fell 1.7% to $215.15 Friday morning, erasing gains from an earlier rally sparked by a strong first-quarter forecast. The company projected revenue and earnings above Wall Street expectations, citing rising data-center demand. Investors remain cautious amid weak consumer electronics sales and high factory costs. Trading volume stayed above average as analysts reassessed their outlooks.
30 January 2026
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Visa stock price slides after earnings beat as costs and cross-border spending take center stage

Visa stock price slides after earnings beat as costs and cross-border spending take center stage

Visa shares fell 2.4% to $323.99 in late morning trading Friday after reporting a 15% jump in quarterly net revenue to $10.9 billion. Investors focused on rising operating expenses and cross-border activity, with the company adding $500 million to a litigation escrow. Visa’s board approved a $0.67 quarterly dividend, payable March 2 to shareholders of record Feb. 10.
30 January 2026
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Mastercard stock is down today — what Wall Street is watching after earnings

Mastercard stock is down today — what Wall Street is watching after earnings

Mastercard shares fell 1.2% to $537.26 Friday as payment stocks declined, with Visa down 2.6% and American Express off 3.7%. Mastercard will cut about 4% of staff, incurring a $200 million restructuring charge in Q1. Switched volume rose 9% year over year, but travel-related cross-border growth slowed. Mastercard repurchased $3.6 billion in shares in Q4 and paid $684 million in dividends.
30 January 2026
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AppLovin stock price slides as short-seller fight and Fed jitters weigh on APP shares

AppLovin stock price slides as short-seller fight and Fed jitters weigh on APP shares

AppLovin shares fell 11.3% to $504.80 in late morning trading Friday after the company pushed back against a short-seller report from CapitalWatch, calling it “defamatory and baseless.” The drop came ahead of AppLovin’s fourth-quarter earnings, set for release Feb. 11. Broader tech stocks also slipped as investors reacted to macroeconomic pressures and Fed leadership news.
30 January 2026
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Adobe stock (ADBE) slips into the weekend — what traders watch before Monday

Adobe stock (ADBE) slips into the weekend — what traders watch before Monday

8 February 2026
Adobe shares closed down 0.4% at $268.38 Friday, trailing a broader tech rally that sent the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. Semrush shareholders approved a merger with Adobe, advancing the $1.9 billion deal. Investors await key U.S. jobs and inflation data this week. Adobe’s next earnings report is expected in mid-March.
Snowflake stock snaps back with 7% jump — what to watch before Monday

Snowflake stock snaps back with 7% jump — what to watch before Monday

8 February 2026
Snowflake shares jumped 7.5% to $168.43 Friday, tracking a late-week tech rebound. Director Michael L. Speiser sold 50,741 shares on Feb. 6 under a pre-set plan, according to a regulatory filing. The company recently announced a $200 million partnership with OpenAI. Snowflake reports earnings Feb. 25.
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