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.

Confluent stock hovers below IBM’s $31 bid as key vote, results near

Confluent stock hovers below IBM’s $31 bid as key vote, results near

Confluent shares closed at $30.34 on Wednesday, about 2% below IBM’s $31-per-share cash offer, as software stocks fell and IBM dropped 4%. Heavy trading volume followed ahead of Confluent’s earnings report on Feb. 11 and a shareholder vote on Feb. 12. The spread to IBM’s bid now signals deal risk and timing. U.S. antitrust review ended Jan. 12, but other approvals remain pending.
4 February 2026
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TeraWulf stock slides 14% as Bitcoin dips; $200 million Kentucky site deal draws scrutiny

TeraWulf stock slides 14% as Bitcoin dips; $200 million Kentucky site deal draws scrutiny

TeraWulf shares fell 13.6% to $12.79 by 10:50 a.m. EST as Bitcoin dropped nearly 5%, dragging down crypto miners. The decline followed news of TeraWulf’s $200 million Kentucky land deal and pending Maryland power-plant acquisition, which still requires FERC approval. Century Aluminum disclosed it sold 750 acres in Kentucky for $200 million and a 6.8% equity stake in the buyer’s data center venture.
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Constellation Software hits a 1-year low — why analysts still see upside in CSU

Constellation Software hits a 1-year low — why analysts still see upside in CSU

Constellation Software shares hovered near a 52-week low Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange, trading around C$2,342 after a steep two-day drop. Several banks cut price targets, but analysts tracked by MarketBeat kept a “moderate buy” consensus. The Sequoia Fund called the valuation “compelling” in a shareholder letter. Leadership changes continue after founder Mark Leonard stepped down last September.
4 February 2026
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Opendoor stock drops 5% after mortgage-demand data; Feb 19 results loom

Opendoor stock drops 5% after mortgage-demand data; Feb 19 results loom

Opendoor shares fell about 5% to $4.86 in late morning trading Wednesday after U.S. mortgage applications dropped 8.9% last week. Purchase applications fell 14% as Winter Storm Fern hit much of the country. Opendoor will report earnings and hold a “Financial Open House” event on Feb. 19. Other real estate stocks, including Zillow and Offerpad, also traded lower.
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Qualcomm earnings day: Cantor trims QCOM target to $160 as handset worries return

Qualcomm earnings day: Cantor trims QCOM target to $160 as handset worries return

Cantor Fitzgerald and Mizuho both cut their Qualcomm price targets to $160, citing weaker handset demand and competition from MediaTek. Qualcomm shares rose 2.9% to $151.41 Tuesday but are down nearly 12% over the past month. The company reports earnings Wednesday after the bell, with Wall Street expecting $12.13 billion in revenue and $3.39 EPS for the December quarter.
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BigBear.ai stock slides as dilution vote nears; CEO filing adds to the focus

BigBear.ai stock slides as dilution vote nears; CEO filing adds to the focus

BigBear.ai shares fell 6.1% to $4.65 Wednesday morning ahead of a key shareholder vote to double authorized common shares to 1 billion. CEO Kevin McAleenan recently sold 48,691 shares to cover taxes on vested stock. Pomerantz LLP is investigating potential securities violations at the company. AI-related software stocks traded unevenly as sector concerns grew.
4 February 2026
Novo Nordisk stock plunges as 2026 sales warning fuels price-war fears around Wegovy

Novo Nordisk stock plunges as 2026 sales warning fuels price-war fears around Wegovy

Novo Nordisk shares fell 16% in Copenhagen after the company warned 2026 sales and profit may drop up to 13% due to falling U.S. drug prices and tougher competition. ADRs slid nearly 4% in New York. Novo plans a share buyback of up to 15 billion Danish crowns and named Jamey Millar as its new U.S. head. CEO Mike Doustdar said Wegovy price cuts have hit results but are meant to boost future demand.
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Blue Owl stock rebounds as AI fears rattle software borrowers ahead of Feb. 5 earnings

Blue Owl stock rebounds as AI fears rattle software borrowers ahead of Feb. 5 earnings

Blue Owl Capital shares rose 0.9% to $12.22 Wednesday morning, recovering from a sharp drop tied to fears of AI-driven disruption in software lending. Investors await the company’s fourth-quarter results and earnings call on Feb. 5, focusing on credit performance and fundraising. The stock remains volatile as concerns mount over loans to software firms.
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Stock Market Today

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.
AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

7 February 2026
AT&T shares closed down 0.7% at $27.13 on Friday, underperforming the S&P 500’s 1.97% gain. The company completed a $6.5 billion global notes sale this week, with maturities from 2031 to 2056 and coupons between 4.4% and 6%. Investors await delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data, along with T-Mobile’s upcoming earnings update.
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