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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.

PayPal dumps CEO Alex Chriss, taps HP chief Enrique Lores as earnings miss and dividend debut jolt stock

PayPal dumps CEO Alex Chriss, taps HP chief Enrique Lores as earnings miss and dividend debut jolt stock

PayPal named HP’s Enrique Lores as CEO, replacing Alex Chriss after weak Q4 results and a downbeat 2026 forecast sent shares tumbling 16% premarket. Jamie Miller becomes interim chief. Q4 revenue rose 4% to $8.7 billion, but branded checkout volume lagged. The board declared PayPal’s first quarterly dividend of $0.14, payable March 25.
3 February 2026
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Macy’s stock jumps nearly 6% — here’s what traders are watching next

Macy’s stock jumps nearly 6% — here’s what traders are watching next

Macy’s stock was flat in premarket trading Tuesday after jumping 5.84% to $21.19 on Monday, lifted by strong U.S. factory data. About 8 million shares traded hands, in line with average volume. Investors await Macy’s early March earnings for updates on demand and margins as the company continues its turnaround and store closures.
3 February 2026
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PayPal picks HP’s Enrique Lores as CEO as weak outlook, earnings miss send shares sliding

PayPal picks HP’s Enrique Lores as CEO as weak outlook, earnings miss send shares sliding

PayPal named Enrique Lores as CEO starting March 1, with Jamie Miller as interim CEO. Shares fell nearly 16% in pre-market trading after a weak 2026 profit outlook and disappointing holiday-quarter results. The company reported Q4 revenue of $8.7 billion and announced its first quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share, payable March 25.
3 February 2026
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NXP stock slides 5% premarket after outlook; investors brace for the earnings call

NXP stock slides 5% premarket after outlook; investors brace for the earnings call

NXP Semiconductors shares fell about 5% in premarket trading Tuesday after Q4 results showed an 18% drop in communications infrastructure sales and a cautious Q1 outlook. Automotive revenue rose 5% to $1.88 billion, while total Q4 revenue reached $3.34 billion. Investors await further details on the 8 a.m. call.
3 February 2026
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Liminatus Pharma (LIMN) jumps in premarket after late-session spike as Nasdaq $1 rule hangs over shares

Liminatus Pharma (LIMN) jumps in premarket after late-session spike as Nasdaq $1 rule hangs over shares

Liminatus Pharma shares jumped 29.4% to $0.74 in premarket trading Tuesday after surging 64.6% to $0.94 in Monday’s after-hours session. The stock remains below the $1 minimum required for Nasdaq listing, with the company facing a July 14, 2026 deadline to regain compliance. Liminatus disclosed it received a Nasdaq deficiency notice in January. Market cap stood near $15.5 million.
3 February 2026
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Las Vegas Sands stock near $56 before the bell as Macau gaming, dividend clock grab focus

Las Vegas Sands stock near $56 before the bell as Macau gaming, dividend clock grab focus

Las Vegas Sands shares held at $55.64 in Tuesday’s premarket after a 5.5% surge Monday. Macau’s January casino revenue jumped 24% year-over-year to $2.79 billion, outpacing forecasts. The stock goes ex-dividend Feb. 9, with a 30-cent payout set for Feb. 18. CEO Robert Goldstein received over 130,000 shares through vested awards last week, SEC filings show.
3 February 2026
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TeraWulf (WULF) stock edges up premarket after Kentucky and Maryland power-site deals

TeraWulf (WULF) stock edges up premarket after Kentucky and Maryland power-site deals

TeraWulf shares rose 0.5% to $13.44 premarket after announcing two U.S. infrastructure acquisitions aimed at expanding bitcoin mining and high-performance computing. The Hawesville deal closed Feb. 2 for $200 million, with the seller taking a 6.8% stake in the data center project. The Morgantown acquisition awaits federal approval. TeraWulf’s infrastructure portfolio now totals about 2.8 GW across five sites.
3 February 2026
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Fusemachines stock jumps on IBM-partner deal — FUSE price action to watch before the bell

Fusemachines stock jumps on IBM-partner deal — FUSE price action to watch before the bell

Fusemachines shares fell 1.5% to $2.66 in premarket trading Tuesday after soaring 70.9% the previous session. The company announced a partnership with ModulAIre to deliver its AI Studio platform to enterprise clients using IBM systems. A filing showed Consilium Extended Opportunities Fund LP owns 13.61% of Fusemachines’ stock. Trading volume Monday exceeded 198 million shares.
3 February 2026
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Sandisk stock price: why SNDK is moving again today after a 15% jump

Sandisk stock price: why SNDK is moving again today after a 15% jump

Sandisk shares rose 2.9% in premarket trading Tuesday after a 15.4% surge Monday, last changing hands at $684.17. The company reported fiscal Q2 revenue of $3.03 billion, up 61% year over year, and forecast Q3 revenue between $4.40 billion and $4.80 billion. Traders cited tight memory supply and AI-driven demand as key factors. Sandisk will report next earnings on April 29.
3 February 2026
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Lumentum stock jumps into earnings day as LITE traders brace for after-bell report

Lumentum stock jumps into earnings day as LITE traders brace for after-bell report

Lumentum shares surged 8.1% Monday to $423.42 ahead of its fiscal Q2 earnings due after Tuesday’s close. Wall Street expects adjusted EPS of $1.40 and revenue near $646.7 million. Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $350 but kept an equal-weight rating. Investors are watching for signals on data-center demand and guidance during the 5 p.m. ET call.
3 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:27 AM EST Dollar Dips as Stocks Rally and US Data Influences Fed Rate Expectations February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST. The **dollar index** fell 0.17%, pressured by a rebound in equity markets reducing demand for the safe-haven currency. Weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data raised the odds of a Fed rate cut to 18% for March, though consumer sentiment improved to a six-month high, limiting losses. Hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic emphasized maintaining restrictive monetary policy. The dollar faces medium-term weakness amid expectations for rate cuts
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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