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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
RVNL Q3 results: Profit inches up to ₹324 crore, ₹1 dividend declared as margins tighten

RVNL Q3 results: Profit inches up to ₹324 crore, ₹1 dividend declared as margins tighten

RVNL reported a 4% rise in quarterly profit to ₹324.14 crore, with revenue up 2.6% to ₹4,684.46 crore. EBITDA dropped 8%, narrowing the margin to 4.7%. The board declared a ₹1 interim dividend per share, record date Feb. 11. Auditors flagged a ₹1,169.31 crore receivable from a joint venture as a major uncertainty.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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SGX share price dips at week’s end after record profit; what investors watch next

SGX share price dips at week’s end after record profit; what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Singapore Exchange shares closed 0.4% lower at S$17.57 on Friday, despite reporting record half-year results and a higher dividend earlier in the week. Broker targets diverged after the update, with Maybank and DBS raising targets while Citi stayed bearish. Investors are watching for signs of momentum from derivatives and equity-market reforms as the next session opens Monday.
South32 share price drops 4% in ASX rout — what investors watch before results

South32 share price drops 4% in ASX rout — what investors watch before results

7 February 2026
South32 shares fell 4.1% to A$4.41 Friday as Australian miners dropped in the worst ASX session since April 2025. The S&P/ASX 200 lost 2%, erasing almost A$70 billion in value. South32’s half-year results and interim dividend decision are set for Feb. 12. Markets reopen Monday with investors watching for further volatility.
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