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.

Nvidia stock wobbles as AI spending jitters return — what NVDA traders are watching next

Nvidia stock wobbles as AI spending jitters return — what NVDA traders are watching next

Nvidia shares fell 0.7% to $173.04 Thursday after a sharp tech selloff and fresh concerns over AI chip valuations. Wall Street remains cautious ahead of Nvidia’s Feb. 25 earnings, with investors watching for updates on China licensing and supply. OpenAI is reportedly dissatisfied with some Nvidia chips and may seek alternatives. Talks continue over a possible $20 billion Nvidia investment in OpenAI’s next funding round.
5 February 2026
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Cartels go crypto: DOJ targets money brokers moving drug cash to Mexico

Cartels go crypto: DOJ targets money brokers moving drug cash to Mexico

Four men extradited from Mexico face money-laundering conspiracy charges in a Kentucky federal court, accused of moving cartel drug profits through cryptocurrency. U.S. prosecutors say the crackdown targets cartel money brokers to disrupt cash flows. The defendants could face up to 20 years in prison. Mexican authorities have transferred over 90 cartel-linked suspects since 2025, sparking legal disputes over extradition procedures.
5 February 2026
Dayforce stock (DAY) stops trading: $70 cash payout, delisting and S&P 500 exit in focus

Dayforce stock (DAY) stops trading: $70 cash payout, delisting and S&P 500 exit in focus

Thoma Bravo completed its $12.3 billion acquisition of Dayforce, taking the HR software company private. Dayforce shares stopped trading, with shareholders set to receive $70 per share in cash. S&P Dow Jones Indices will remove Dayforce from the S&P 500 before Feb. 9, replacing it with Ciena Corp. The NYSE has begun delisting Dayforce stock following the deal’s close.
5 February 2026
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NIO stock jumps after profit alert flags first quarterly operating profit — what investors watch next

NIO stock jumps after profit alert flags first quarterly operating profit — what investors watch next

NIO shares surged 9.1% to $4.85 Thursday after the Chinese EV maker projected its first quarterly adjusted operating profit, reversing a 5.54 billion yuan loss a year earlier. The company expects Q4 adjusted profit of 700 million to 1.2 billion yuan, citing a 72% jump in deliveries to 124,807 vehicles. Investors await full results for more detail on margins and cash flow.
5 February 2026
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Ethereum slips under $2,000: analysts size up $1,450 downside and $6,200 rebound case

Ethereum slips under $2,000: analysts size up $1,450 downside and $6,200 rebound case

Ether fell 8% to $1,955 on Friday, briefly touching $1,935, as bitcoin slid to $66,424 in a broad crypto selloff. Analysts remain split on whether Ether’s drop signals a rebound or a deeper slide. On-chain data showed mid-sized wallets trimming positions, while large holders bought more. A new Ethereum-focused payments project is set to launch Feb. 9.
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Comerica stock price: CMA stops trading after Fifth Third merger — what shareholders own now

Comerica stock price: CMA stops trading after Fifth Third merger — what shareholders own now

Comerica shares stopped trading after Fifth Third Bancorp closed its acquisition and delisted CMA from the NYSE. Each Comerica share was converted into 1.8663 Fifth Third shares, valuing them at about $100.39 based on current prices. Fitch withdrew Comerica’s credit ratings after the deal. Fifth Third plans to finish systems integration by Labor Day, with Comerica branches keeping their name until then.
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Cadence Bank stock price: CADE stops trading after Huntington deal — what shareholders get now

Cadence Bank stock price: CADE stops trading after Huntington deal — what shareholders get now

Huntington Bancshares completed its all-stock merger with Cadence Bank on Feb. 1, ending Cadence’s run as an independent public company. Cadence shareholders received 2.475 Huntington shares per Cadence share, with cash for fractions. Huntington now holds about $279 billion in assets and nearly 1,400 branches. HBAN shares traded at $18.95 midday, valuing former Cadence shares at roughly $46.90.
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Nio profit alert hints at first adjusted operating profit in Q4 — shares jump

Nio profit alert hints at first adjusted operating profit in Q4 — shares jump

Nio expects its first adjusted operating profit in Q4 2025, projecting 700 million to 1.2 billion yuan, as vehicle sales rise and costs tighten. The company plans to deliver 326,028 vehicles in 2025, up 47%, with the Firefly subcompact launching mid-year. U.S.-listed shares rose nearly 9.7% to $4.87. Profit figures exclude share-based compensation and are based on unaudited accounts.
5 February 2026
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Tower Semiconductor stock jumps on Nvidia 1.6T silicon photonics tie-up as traders eye Feb. 11 results

Tower Semiconductor stock jumps on Nvidia 1.6T silicon photonics tie-up as traders eye Feb. 11 results

Tower Semiconductor shares rose 6.6% to $129.29 Thursday after announcing a partnership with Nvidia to develop 1.6-terabit optical modules for data centers. The company touted its silicon photonics platform for boosting AI networking speeds. No financial terms or production timelines were disclosed. Investors await Tower’s Feb. 11 earnings for updates on demand and project progress.
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XRP price in ‘washout zone’ as analyst maps $30 target — but flags another drop first

XRP price in ‘washout zone’ as analyst maps $30 target — but flags another drop first

XRP hovered near $1.59 Thursday after a sharp drop from early January highs. Analysts described the move as a “washout” phase, with some projecting long-term targets up to $30 if the correction ends. U.S. spot XRP ETFs saw $1.37 billion in net inflows by mid-January but posted a $93 million outflow on Jan. 30. Slowing transaction fees and competition from rivals remain key risks.
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Broadcom stock rises as Google flags up to $185 billion in AI capex spending

Broadcom stock rises as Google flags up to $185 billion in AI capex spending

Broadcom shares rose 2.8% to $316.53 Thursday after Alphabet announced a 2026 capital spending plan of up to $185 billion, far above forecasts. The stock hit $326.44 before retreating. Broadcom supplies Google’s AI chips, with over 80% of its AI compute sales tied to the partnership. The company reports quarterly results after the close on March 4.
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Alphabet’s up to $185 billion AI capex plan hits Wall Street as Nasdaq slides again

Alphabet’s up to $185 billion AI capex plan hits Wall Street as Nasdaq slides again

U.S. stocks fell Thursday, led by sharp declines in tech shares as investors reacted to heavy AI spending plans from Alphabet and Qualcomm’s weak revenue forecast. Alphabet dropped 2.6%, Qualcomm plunged 8%, and AMD tumbled 17%. The S&P 500 lost 0.51%, Nasdaq 0.50%, and Dow 0.56% by mid-morning. Silver slumped 15% and oil prices also fell amid broad market pressure.
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Cigna stock jumps as earnings beat meets soft 2026 outlook and FTC insulin settlement

Cigna stock jumps as earnings beat meets soft 2026 outlook and FTC insulin settlement

Cigna shares rose 3.2% to $280.46 after posting Q4 adjusted earnings of $8.08 per share, above forecasts, though its 2026 outlook missed estimates. Express Scripts agreed to a 10-year FTC settlement on insulin pricing, expected to cut patient costs by up to $7 billion. Evernorth pharmacy revenue jumped 20% to $36.3 billion. Cigna’s board raised its quarterly dividend to $1.56 per share.
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QQQ Slides Again as Alphabet’s $185B AI Spend Plan Stirs Nasdaq-100 ETF Jitters

QQQ Slides Again as Alphabet’s $185B AI Spend Plan Stirs Nasdaq-100 ETF Jitters

Invesco’s Nasdaq-100 ETF QQQ fell about 1.6% Thursday morning, extending losses after Alphabet projected 2026 capital spending of up to $185 billion. Portfolio managers cited concerns over high tech valuations and AI-driven disruption, prompting investors to cut risk. Trading volume in QQQ rose above recent averages, with the ETF last seen near $605.75.
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Ethereum cracks $2,000 as Fed fears deepen crypto sell-off

Ethereum cracks $2,000 as Fed fears deepen crypto sell-off

Ether fell below $2,000 on Thursday, dropping about 9% to $1,946.65 after Donald Trump named Kevin Warsh as his pick for Fed chair. Bitcoin slid 9.5% to near $67,029. Analysts cited heavy liquidations and over $800 million in outflows from U.S.-listed bitcoin ETFs in two days. The global crypto market has lost nearly $1.9 trillion since early October, according to CoinGecko.
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Tapestry stock jumps after Coach Tabby handbag demand drives earnings beat, outlook hike

Tapestry stock jumps after Coach Tabby handbag demand drives earnings beat, outlook hike

Tapestry Inc shares rose 3.8% to $134.87 after reporting a 14% jump in quarterly sales to $2.50 billion and raising its full-year outlook. Coach revenue surged 25% while Kate Spade sales fell 14%. The company now expects fiscal 2026 revenue above $7.75 billion and plans $1.5 billion in shareholder returns. The stock earlier jumped nearly 9% before paring gains.
5 February 2026
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Nasdaq’s ‘Fast Entry’ Nasdaq-100 Rule Could Rush SpaceX-Scale IPOs Into the Index

Nasdaq’s ‘Fast Entry’ Nasdaq-100 Rule Could Rush SpaceX-Scale IPOs Into the Index

Nasdaq has proposed a “Fast Entry” rule to allow newly listed companies with a market cap in the top 40 of current Nasdaq-100 members to join the index within 15 trading days. The move comes as major IPOs like SpaceX and Anthropic prepare to go public in 2026. SpaceX advisers have contacted index providers about accelerated inclusion, a source told Reuters. The rule could take effect after the March 2026 quarterly rebalance.
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Stock Market Today

Home Depot stock price: jobs, inflation and a Feb. 24 earnings test loom

Home Depot stock price: jobs, inflation and a Feb. 24 earnings test loom

7 February 2026
Home Depot shares rose 0.7% to $385.15 Friday, trading between $379.10 and $386.37. Investors await a delayed U.S. jobs report Wednesday and CPI data Friday, both postponed by a brief government shutdown. Home Depot reports fourth-quarter earnings Feb. 24. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time.
JPMorgan stock price jumps 4% into weekend as Wall Street braces for a busy data week

JPMorgan stock price jumps 4% into weekend as Wall Street braces for a busy data week

7 February 2026
JPMorgan shares rose 3.95% to $322.40 Friday, outpacing other major banks as U.S. stocks rallied and the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The bank recently completed a $3 billion subordinated notes offering. Investors are watching for delayed U.S. jobs data and inflation figures next week, ahead of JPMorgan’s Feb. 23 company update.
AbbVie stock price: ABBV ends week near $223 after earnings swing — what to watch next

AbbVie stock price: ABBV ends week near $223 after earnings swing — what to watch next

7 February 2026
AbbVie shares rose 2% to $223.43 Friday, capping a volatile week marked by earnings and drug sales scrutiny. Moody’s upgraded AbbVie’s credit rating to A2, citing strong performance in immunology and neuroscience. Investors remain focused on Skyrizi and Rinvoq growth amid rising competition and recent regulatory filings. Trading volume stayed below average, with the stock still 9% off its 52-week high.
SK hynix stock price slips into Monday after S&P upgrade, tech selloff

SK hynix stock price slips into Monday after S&P upgrade, tech selloff

7 February 2026
SK hynix shares closed at 839,000 won, down 0.36% Friday and 8% for the week, as tech stocks retreated across Asia. S&P Global Ratings upgraded the chipmaker to “BBB+” with a positive outlook, citing strong HBM sales. The KOSPI fell 1.4% Friday, ending a six-week winning streak. Traders await Monday’s Seoul open for signs of further tech weakness.
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