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.

Texas Instruments stock cools after its midweek surge — what matters before Monday’s open

Texas Instruments stock cools after its midweek surge — what matters before Monday’s open

Texas Instruments shares fell 1.6% to $215.55 Friday, erasing part of the week’s gains as chip stocks slumped after Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh for Fed chair. About 9.1 million TXN shares traded. The Philadelphia semiconductor index dropped 3.87%. Investors await a Texas Instruments webcast on Feb. 24 and key U.S. economic data releases.
2 February 2026
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AMD stock price tumbles on MI450 delay chatter ahead of Feb. 3 earnings — what to watch next week

AMD stock price tumbles on MI450 delay chatter ahead of Feb. 3 earnings — what to watch next week

AMD shares fell 6.1% to $236.73 Friday after reports of possible delays in its MI450 AI accelerator. The stock traded as low as $234.55 during the session, with about 40 million shares changing hands. The drop came ahead of AMD’s earnings report set for Tuesday. Broader chip and AI-infrastructure stocks also declined sharply.
2 February 2026
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Intel stock price: INTC ends Friday lower — what to watch before Monday’s open

Intel stock price: INTC ends Friday lower — what to watch before Monday’s open

Intel shares fell 4.4% to $46.47 Friday amid a broader tech selloff and concerns over a partial U.S. government shutdown. Wall Street reacted to Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed chair and a hot inflation report. Intel faces pressure after warning of supply constraints and missing Q1 forecasts. AMD and Qualcomm report earnings next week, with markets watching for signals on chip demand.
2 February 2026
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TSMC stock faces Monday test after Nvidia boss Jensen Huang says he needs “a lot of wafers”

TSMC stock faces Monday test after Nvidia boss Jensen Huang says he needs “a lot of wafers”

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang urged TSMC to ramp up chip output, citing urgent AI demand and wafer shortages. TSMC shares closed Friday in Taipei at T$1,775, down 1.66%, and its U.S. ADRs fell 2.7% to $330.56. Investors await TSMC’s January sales report on Feb. 10. Huang also confirmed Nvidia’s planned investment in OpenAI’s next funding round.
2 February 2026
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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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Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

7 February 2026
Stellantis shares plunged 23.7% to $7.28 Friday after the company disclosed about €22.2 billion in charges tied to a reset of its electric-vehicle strategy and said it will skip its 2026 dividend. The automaker flagged a preliminary net loss of €19–21 billion for the second half of 2025. Shares rose 1.6% in late after-hours trading. Investors await Feb. 26 results and a May 21 Investor Day.
Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

7 February 2026
Intel shares rose 4.87% to $50.59 Friday, trailing gains by Nvidia and Broadcom as chip stocks rallied. Sources said Intel and AMD warned Chinese customers of longer waits and higher prices for some server CPUs, with Intel lead times reaching six months. Intel said China accounts for over 20% of its revenue. Investors await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026
Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Friday to $2.08 after a sharp drop the previous day, as attention shifted to a Feb. 17 shareholder vote on expanding authorized shares. The company failed to secure enough votes earlier this week and is urging overseas holders to participate. CEO Andy Marsh cited difficulties for European investors in casting ballots. A reverse stock split remains possible if the proposal fails.
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