Today: 7 February 2026
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Shan Ahmed Khan

As a journalist focused on finance and the stock market, he delivers fast, reliable, and easy-to-understand coverage of market news.

Apple stock (AAPL) ticks higher before the bell after iPhone-driven outlook — but supply risks loom

Apple stock (AAPL) ticks higher before the bell after iPhone-driven outlook — but supply risks loom

Apple shares rose 0.6% in premarket trading after reporting quarterly revenue of $143.8 billion and earnings per share of $2.84. The company raised its revenue outlook but warned of supply constraints and higher memory costs. Nikkei Asia reported Apple may delay the standard iPhone 18 to 2027, focusing on premium models. Wearables sales lagged due to AirPods Pro 3 supply issues.
30 January 2026
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Strategy (MSTR) stock slides nearly 10% in premarket as bitcoin sinks again

Strategy (MSTR) stock slides nearly 10% in premarket as bitcoin sinks again

Strategy Inc shares fell 9.7% to $143.19 in premarket trading Friday, tracking a sharp drop in bitcoin. The company holds 712,647 bitcoin, making its stock highly sensitive to crypto swings. Investors await Strategy’s fourth-quarter earnings, due Feb. 5. Bitcoin’s decline followed rumors of a possible change at the Fed and broader risk-off sentiment.
30 January 2026
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TechCreate Group stock leaps again in premarket after 889% surge; TCGL says it sees no fresh news

TechCreate Group stock leaps again in premarket after 889% surge; TCGL says it sees no fresh news

TechCreate Group shares jumped 118% to $188.42 in premarket trading Friday, after soaring 889% the previous day. The Singapore-based company said it is unaware of any undisclosed material information behind the surge. Trading volume remained below 5 million shares as the market cap neared $1.8 billion. Traders expect heightened volatility at the U.S. open.
30 January 2026
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SanDisk (SNDK) stock price surges in premarket after upbeat forecast, Kioxia supply deal

SanDisk (SNDK) stock price surges in premarket after upbeat forecast, Kioxia supply deal

Sandisk shares soared 18.9% to $641.18 in premarket trading Friday after the company raised its profit outlook and extended key supply deals with Kioxia. The flash-memory maker reported fiscal Q2 revenue up 61% year-over-year to $3.03 billion, with net income at $803 million. CEO David Goeckeler cited strong AI-driven demand from data centers.
30 January 2026
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Lululemon stock slides again as charm push draws heat ahead of CEO exit

Lululemon stock slides again as charm push draws heat ahead of CEO exit

Lululemon shares fell 4.3% Thursday, extending losses as criticism mounts over its product strategy and an upcoming CEO transition. CEO Calvin McDonald steps down Jan. 31, with two executives named interim co-CEOs. The stock closed at $172.54, trailing rivals like Nike. Board tensions have risen after founder Chip Wilson launched a proxy fight in December.
30 January 2026
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NatWest share price rises as buyback update lands, with February results next

NatWest share price rises as buyback update lands, with February results next

NatWest shares rose 1.3% to 661.8 pence in early London trading after the bank disclosed buybacks of over 1.6 million shares on Jan. 28 and 29. The purchases come ahead of NatWest’s annual results, due Feb. 13. Investors are watching for updates on capital returns and management’s outlook. The stock hovered near its 52-week high earlier this month.
30 January 2026
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Sage share price rebounds after buyback filing — here’s what traders watch next

Sage share price rebounds after buyback filing — here’s what traders watch next

Sage Group shares rose 1.7% to 971 pence in early London trading Friday after a steep 4.1% drop the previous session. The company repurchased 1.77 million shares late Thursday as part of a buyback program. Sage reported 10% organic revenue growth in Q1, with cloud revenue up 15%. The next interim results are due May 21.
30 January 2026
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Haleon share price rises in London as HLN stock turns to February results

Haleon share price rises in London as HLN stock turns to February results

Haleon shares rose 0.6% to 373.8 pence in early London trading Friday ahead of an anticipated update on its operating-model reset. Europe’s STOXX 600 index added 0.1% as investors awaited U.S. policy signals and corporate earnings. Haleon Pakistan this week announced a £3.58 million upgrade to its Panadol Liquid packaging line. Investors are seeking clarity on Haleon’s organic revenue growth and margin outlook.
30 January 2026
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Tesco share price rises as 380 job-cut plan puts costs back in focus

Tesco share price rises as 380 job-cut plan puts costs back in focus

Tesco shares rose 0.6% to 423.0 pence in early London trading after the company announced plans to cut about 380 UK jobs in a restructuring. The retailer will begin consultations on closing its Hinckley distribution centre and integrating in-store bakeries at 100 Express stores. Union Usdaw said it will start talks on the proposals.
30 January 2026
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Experian share price jumps on $1 billion buyback plan as investors look to dividend next week

Experian share price jumps on $1 billion buyback plan as investors look to dividend next week

Experian shares rose 3.5% to 2,789 pence Friday after announcing a $1 billion buyback, reversing some of this week’s losses. The buyback, managed by JPMorgan, starts immediately and runs through June 2027. Experian stock remains about a third below its July peak. The company reports its first interim dividend Feb. 6.
30 January 2026
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Bank of America (BAC) stock faces a new test after price-target cuts and $50.58 chart level

Bank of America (BAC) stock faces a new test after price-target cuts and $50.58 chart level

TD Cowen, KBW, and Truist lowered their price targets for Bank of America after its quarterly results but kept positive ratings. TD Cowen now sees a $64 target, citing management’s forecast for revenue to outpace expenses by about two percentage points in 2026. BAC shares closed at $53.08, up 2.4%. Technical analysis identified $50.58 as a key support level.
30 January 2026
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Antofagasta plc share price drops 5% after copper’s record spike — what to watch next

Antofagasta plc share price drops 5% after copper’s record spike — what to watch next

Antofagasta shares fell 5.4% to 3,583 pence in early London trading Friday as copper prices dropped 2.78% to $13,278.50 a tonne after Thursday’s record high. The miner reported Q4 copper output up 9% quarter-on-quarter, but full-year production slipped 1.6% to 653,700 tonnes. Antofagasta kept its 2026 output forecast and set capital spending at $3.4 billion.
30 January 2026
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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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