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.

Bitcoin slips under Strategy’s break-even, pushing MSTR toward an eighth straight monthly drop

Bitcoin slips under Strategy’s break-even, pushing MSTR toward an eighth straight monthly drop

Strategy sold 673,527 shares for $106.1 million and bought 855 bitcoin last week, raising its holdings to 713,502 coins. The company increased its STRC preferred dividend to 11.25% and set a February payout. Shares fell 6.7% as bitcoin’s drop pushed holdings near break-even and sparked concerns about further purchases. Crypto stocks lagged the market, with $2.56 billion in bitcoin positions liquidated.
3 February 2026
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Bitcoin breaks below $75,000 as forced selling piles into crypto slide

Bitcoin breaks below $75,000 as forced selling piles into crypto slide

Bitcoin fell to around $74,600 in early Asian trading Wednesday, down 4.8% for the day, as $2.56 billion in positions were liquidated over several days, according to CoinGlass. Analysts cited risk-off sentiment and thin liquidity. Technical signals pointed to further downside, with some traders warning of a drop below $50,000. Shares of Coinbase and Robinhood also moved with the crypto market swings.
3 February 2026
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S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as software rout deepens; Palantir jumps and Walmart hits $1 trillion

S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as software rout deepens; Palantir jumps and Walmart hits $1 trillion

The S&P 500 fell 0.45% and the Nasdaq dropped 1.02% Tuesday as software stocks slid, while the Dow edged up 0.08%. Palantir shares rose after reporting U.S. government revenue up 66% in Q4. Walmart’s market value topped $1 trillion for the first time. The U.S. Labor Department delayed key jobs data due to a partial government shutdown.
3 February 2026
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Bitcoin’s $79K Bounce Meets $50K Talk as Cathie Wood’s Ark Goes Shopping

Bitcoin’s $79K Bounce Meets $50K Talk as Cathie Wood’s Ark Goes Shopping

Ark Invest increased holdings in crypto-linked stocks, including Circle, Bullish, and BitMine, as bitcoin surged past $79,000 before falling back to around $73,000. Circle shares dropped 7.9% Monday, Coinbase fell 3.5%. Analysts warn bitcoin could slide to $50,000, with bearish sentiment rising. Morgan Stanley began coverage of Circle with an Equal-Weight rating.
3 February 2026
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Stock market today: Nasdaq falls on artificial intelligence fears as Palantir pops and Walmart hits $1 trillion

Stock market today: Nasdaq falls on artificial intelligence fears as Palantir pops and Walmart hits $1 trillion

The S&P 500 fell 1.3% and the Nasdaq dropped nearly 2% Tuesday, erasing early gains, while the Dow slipped 0.9%. Palantir shares rose after an upbeat revenue forecast, but Microsoft and other major tech stocks declined. A partial U.S. government shutdown delayed key economic reports. Investors await Alphabet and Amazon earnings later this week.
3 February 2026
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Bitcoin Price Slides to Post‑Election Low Near $74,000 as Trump Fed Pick Spurs Fresh Crypto Jitters

Bitcoin Price Slides to Post‑Election Low Near $74,000 as Trump Fed Pick Spurs Fresh Crypto Jitters

Bitcoin fell below $74,425 on Monday, hitting its lowest level since Trump’s return to the White House and extending a nearly four-month slide. The token was down about 5.6% on the day and 15% for the year, after weekend liquidations topped $2.5 billion. Traders cited concerns over Trump’s Fed chair pick and stalled U.S. crypto legislation. Some analysts warned of further downside, with targets as low as $40,000.
3 February 2026
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Beyond Nvidia: Broadcom and TSMC tipped as big winners in the custom AI chip boom

Beyond Nvidia: Broadcom and TSMC tipped as big winners in the custom AI chip boom

Broadcom shares fell 6% and TSMC dropped 2% Tuesday as investors reassessed AI chipmakers beyond Nvidia. Broadcom expects AI semiconductor revenue to double to $8.2 billion this quarter, while TSMC projects steady demand and up to $56 billion in 2026 capital spending. Supply constraints and high valuations remain key concerns.
3 February 2026
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Woodward stock leaps after outlook hike; investors eye dividend date and follow-through

Woodward stock leaps after outlook hike; investors eye dividend date and follow-through

Woodward shares surged 13.2% to $370.54 after the company beat quarterly expectations and raised its full-year sales and EPS guidance. Net sales reached $996 million with earnings per share at $2.17. The board approved a 14% higher quarterly dividend, payable March 5. UBS lifted its price target to $417 following the results.
3 February 2026
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Glencore freezes $1 billion Quebec Horne Smelter upgrade amid arsenic-emissions standoff

Glencore freezes $1 billion Quebec Horne Smelter upgrade amid arsenic-emissions standoff

Glencore has suspended nearly $1 billion in planned investments at Quebec’s Horne Smelter, citing a lack of regulatory certainty on emissions limits. Crews and contractors will be stood down starting Feb. 3, with spending cuts also planned at the Montreal copper refinery. The move follows missed talks with Quebec over new arsenic rules. The company says the freeze could affect over 3,200 jobs.
3 February 2026
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Energy Fuels stock jumps 13% as Trump’s ‘Project Vault’ fuels rare earth, uranium rally

Energy Fuels stock jumps 13% as Trump’s ‘Project Vault’ fuels rare earth, uranium rally

Energy Fuels Inc. shares jumped 13.4% to $23.83 by 1:01 p.m. ET after President Trump announced “Project Vault,” a $12 billion U.S. plan to stockpile critical minerals. The U.S. Export-Import Bank approved up to $10 billion in direct loans for the effort. Investors also lifted MP Materials and USA Rare Earth. A ministerial on critical minerals is set for Feb. 4 in Washington.
3 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

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.
Wesfarmers share price: what to watch on ASX next week as results loom

Wesfarmers share price: what to watch on ASX next week as results loom

7 February 2026
Wesfarmers shares closed down 1.33% at A$85.04 on Friday, following a sharp drop in the S&P/ASX 200, which fell 2% for its steepest one-day loss in 10 months. Investors are watching for Australia’s household spending data next week and Wesfarmers’ half-year results due Feb. 19.
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