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.

BlackRock stock braces for Monday as Panama court clouds $23 billion ports sale

BlackRock stock braces for Monday as Panama court clouds $23 billion ports sale

Panama’s Supreme Court voided key port contracts held by a CK Hutchison unit, jeopardizing a $23 billion ports sale to a BlackRock-led group. BlackRock shares fell 0.7% to $1,118.94 on Friday. U.S. stocks broadly declined amid inflation and Fed concerns. Investors await fallout from the Panama ruling and upcoming U.S. economic data.
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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Texas Instruments stock price: TXN eases into the weekend as eyes turn to Feb. 24 webcast and key U.S. data

Texas Instruments stock price: TXN eases into the weekend as eyes turn to Feb. 24 webcast and key U.S. data

Texas Instruments closed Friday at $215.55, down about 1.5% as post-earnings momentum faded. Fourth-quarter revenue reached $4.42 billion with earnings of $1.27 per share. Data center revenue jumped 70% year-over-year. Investors await Monday’s factory data and a Feb. 24 capital-management webcast.
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Stock Market Today

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

7 February 2026
Meta shares dropped 1.3% to $661.46 on Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $135 billion, raising investor concerns over cash flow. Meta reported Q4 revenue of $59.89 billion, up 24% year-over-year, with ad impressions rising 18%. Analysts remain divided on whether AI-driven ad gains can offset the steep spending ramp.
IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

7 February 2026
IAG shares rose 4.33% to 438.50 pence Friday, near their 52-week high, ahead of full-year results due later this month. The company reported 162,073,135 treasury shares and total voting rights of 4,565,128,012. Brent crude fell 2.2% Thursday to $67.93 a barrel. South Europe Ground Services logged 712,340 operations in 2025 and seeks approval to operate in Portugal.
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