Shan Ahmed Khan, Author at TechStock²

Rocket Companies stock slides 14% as mortgage lenders sink — what to watch for RKT next week

Rocket Companies shares fell 13.7% to $17.93 Friday, with trading volume surging to 87 million shares. PennyMac dropped 33.2% after missing profit forecasts, while UWM slid 13.3%. Mortgage lenders sank as investors reacted to President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh for Fed chair and awaited key U.S. jobs data due Feb. 6.

1 February 2026

NYSE:LDI·NYSE:PMT·NYSE:RKT·NYSE:UWMC·Stock Market

Unity stock price plunges 24% — Google’s “Project Genie” spooks game-engine investors

Unity shares fell 24.2% to $29.10 Friday after Google unveiled Project Genie, an AI tool that generates interactive worlds, sparking concerns about automation in game engines. Trading volume hit 86.9 million shares. Take-Two and Roblox also dropped sharply. Unity’s next earnings report is set for February 11.

1 February 2026

NASDAQ:U·Stock Market

B2Gold (BTG) stock tumbles as gold prices crash — what to watch before markets reopen

B2Gold shares fell 11.7% to $4.90 on Friday as gold and silver posted their steepest declines in decades after Donald Trump selected Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve. Spot gold dropped 9.5% to $4,883.62 an ounce, while silver plunged 27.7% to $83.99. The S&P/TSX gold sector lost 11.8%. B2Gold will report quarterly results on Feb. 18.

1 February 2026

Gold Prices·NASDAQ:BTG·Stock Market

Intel stock price slides into the weekend — what INTC investors watch next week

Intel shares fell 4.5% to $46.47 on Friday after a filing showed Vanguard held an 8.11% stake as of Dec. 31. The company projects first-quarter revenue between $11.7 billion and $12.7 billion, with supply constraints expected early in the quarter. Key U.S. economic data and tech earnings reports are due this week.

1 February 2026

NASDAQ:INTC·Stock Market

Fifth Third Bancorp stock (FITB) hits a make-or-break week: merger timing, rates and the next market catalysts

Fifth Third Bancorp shares rose 0.8% to $50.22 Friday ahead of its $10.9 billion Comerica merger, set to close Sunday when markets are shut. Traders await confirmation Monday. The bank issued $2 billion in new notes last week and reported fourth-quarter net income of $699 million. Fitch affirmed its debt ratings.

1 February 2026

NASDAQ:FITB·NYSE:CMA·Stock Market

Verizon stock has its biggest jump in years after $25 billion buyback plan — what investors watch next

Verizon shares jumped 11.83% to $44.52 Friday after reporting strong subscriber growth and announcing a $25 billion buyback plan. The company posted Q4 adjusted earnings of $1.09 per share on $36.4 billion revenue, with 616,000 postpaid phone net adds. Verizon raised its dividend and closed its Frontier acquisition, expanding fiber reach to over 30 million locations. Trading resumes Monday amid focus on rate-sensitive events.

1 February 2026

NASDAQ:VZ·Stock Market

SoFi stock slides after first $1 billion quarter as investors size up 2026 targets

SoFi Technologies shares fell 6.36% to $22.81 Friday after reporting quarterly adjusted net revenue above $1 billion and net income of $173.5 million. Loan originations jumped 46% to $10.5 billion, and membership reached 13.7 million. CEO Anthony Noto warned a proposed 10% cap on credit-card rates could sharply reduce lending. Trading volume topped 131 million shares.

1 February 2026

Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:SOFI·Stock Market

Nvidia stock price in focus: CEO says “huge” OpenAI investment planned as NVDA heads into Monday

Nvidia shares fell 0.7% to $191.13 Friday, with 179 million shares traded. CEO Jensen Huang said Nvidia will make its largest-ever investment in OpenAI, dismissing reports of tensions. China gave conditional approval for AI startup DeepSeek to buy Nvidia’s H200 chips, sources told Reuters. Wolfe Research raised its Nvidia price target to $275, citing strong demand.

1 February 2026

NASDAQ:NVDA·Stock Market

Uber stock down 2% into weekend as Bank of America Securities trims target ahead of Feb. 4 earnings

Uber shares fell 2% to $80.05 Friday as U.S. markets dropped following Donald Trump’s pick of Kevin Warsh for Fed chair. Bank of America cut its Uber price target to $110 but kept a buy rating. Trading volume in Uber exceeded its 50-day average ahead of Q4 earnings set for Feb. 4. Lyft and DoorDash also closed lower.

1 February 2026

Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:UBER·Stock Market

Plug Power stock slid nearly 10% Friday as share-issuance vote looms — what investors watch next

Plug Power Inc shares fell 9.8% to $2.12 Friday ahead of a Feb. 5 shareholder vote on doubling authorized shares to 3 billion. The company says the move is essential for meeting financial obligations but risks diluting current holders. Previous votes showed strong support but failed to meet turnout thresholds. An investor townhall is scheduled for Feb. 2.

1 February 2026

NASDAQ:PLUG·Renewable Energy·Stock Market

BitMine Immersion Technologies stock price: BMNR heads into Monday after Friday slide, ether drop

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) fell nearly 6% to $25.10 Friday as ether and bitcoin prices dropped sharply over the weekend. The company disclosed president Erik Nelson’s exit in a Jan. 28 SEC filing, with $585,000 in severance. BMNR reported holding 4.24 million ether and plans to ramp up staking. Crypto-linked stocks showed mixed results ahead of Monday’s market open.

1 February 2026

NASDAQ:BMNR·Stock Market·Technology

Coinbase stock price: COIN ends at $194.74 — what to watch before Monday

Coinbase shares closed down 2.2% at $194.74 Friday as bitcoin slid 2.5% to about $82,300, later dropping to $78,000 on Sunday. Traders cited concerns over tighter policy after Donald Trump named Kevin Warsh as his Fed chair pick. Coinbase reports earnings Feb. 12. U.S. stock markets are closed Sunday, but crypto trades continue, leaving Coinbase exposed to weekend price swings.

1 February 2026

Cryptocurrency·NASDAQ:COIN·Stock Market

Starbucks stock closes at $91.95 after a five-day slide — what to watch for SBUX next week

Starbucks shares fell 2.06% to $91.95 Friday, capping a fifth straight session of declines and leaving the stock 22% below its 52-week high. Analysts raised price targets after the company reported 6% revenue growth and announced a new U.S. loyalty program launching March 10. Starbucks will pay a $0.62 dividend on Feb. 27. CEO Brian Niccol said recent investments “will take time” to lift margins.

1 February 2026

NASDAQ:SBUX·Stock Market

NIO stock heads into Monday after January deliveries jump 96% and pass 1 million mark

NIO reported a sharp jump in January deliveries, pushing its total above one million vehicles. Shares closed Friday at $4.70, down 1.3%, with volume at 57 million. The company rolled out a new driver-assistance software update and expanded its product lines. Investors await Monday’s U.S. session for market reaction.

1 February 2026

Electric Vehicles·NYSE:NIO·Stock Market

Beazley share price: what to watch before Monday as Zurich bid clock ticks

Beazley shares closed Friday up 0.1% at 1,133 pence, well below Zurich’s improved 1,280 pence per share cash offer. Zurich must decide by Feb. 16 whether to make a firm bid. New filings showed Societe Generale and Barclays holding significant long and short positions in Beazley. The company rejected Zurich’s proposal on Jan. 22, calling it an undervaluation.

1 February 2026

LSE:BEZG.L·Stock Market·SWX:ZURN.S

Weir Group PLC (WEIR.L) share price dips as BlackRock trims stake — what to watch next week

Weir Group PLC shares closed at 3,226 pence on Jan. 30, down 1.16%, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.5% gain. BlackRock trimmed its stake to 8.66%. Trading volume reached 926,555 shares. Investors await Weir’s full-year results webcast on March 4.

1 February 2026

LSE:WEIR.L·Stock Market

Strategy (MSTR) stock: What to know before Monday after Friday rebound, bitcoin weekend slide

Strategy Inc. shares jumped 4.6% to $149.71 Friday, recovering from steep losses earlier in the week, even as bitcoin slid 5% to near $78,700. The company, which holds over 712,000 bitcoins, reports earnings Feb. 5. Other crypto-related stocks fell, with Coinbase down 2.2% and Riot Platforms off 8.7%. Options markets are pricing in high volatility around Strategy’s upcoming results.

1 February 2026

Cryptocurrency·NASDAQ:MSTR·Stock Market

Aviva share price at 636p: Peel Hunt calls stock a buy as Direct Line Group integration comes back into focus

Aviva shares closed at 635.8 pence on Jan. 30, up 0.13%. Peel Hunt initiated coverage with a “buy” rating and a 755p target, citing progress on Direct Line integration and capital synergies. Aviva plans to restart buybacks in 2026, pending regulatory approval. Full-year results are due March 5.

1 February 2026

LSE:AV.L·Stock Market

Haleon stock price jumps 2% into weekend as Feb. 25 results loom

Haleon (HLN.L) closed Friday up 1.96% at 378.9p in London, with about 14.1 million shares traded. The stock remains 10% below its 52-week high of 419.4p. Full-year results are due Feb. 25, with a Q1 update set for April 29. The FTSE 100 rose 0.5% Friday, helped by bank stocks and a weaker pound.

1 February 2026

LSE:HLN·Stock Market

Imperial Brands stock price rises as buyback rolls on — what to watch before Monday open

Imperial Brands closed Friday up 1.39% at 3,066p after announcing a new buyback tranche under its £1.45 billion programme. The company repurchased 88,533 shares at an average 3,028.56p and will cancel them, leaving 791,080,747 shares outstanding. The next ex-dividend date is Feb. 19; half-year results are due May 12.

1 February 2026

Dividends·LSE:IMB.L·Stock Market

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Healthcare stocks in focus: Molina shock, FDA “copycat” warning and XLV set up Monday’s trade

7 February 2026

Molina Healthcare plunged 25.5% after forecasting 2026 profit far below estimates and announcing a 2027 exit from Medicare Part D. Centene guided profit above expectations but dropped 3.7%, while Cigna rose 2.6% on a strong quarter but flagged a softer 2026 outlook. XLV gained 1.8%. Hims fell 10% after the FDA warned against mass-marketing compounded obesity drugs.

Energy stocks set for a geopolitical week after Iran warning and oil rebound

7 February 2026

U.S. energy stocks rose Friday, with the S&P 500 energy sector up 1.88% and Exxon Mobil gaining 2.03%. Brent crude settled at $68.05 a barrel after Iran threatened U.S. bases if attacked. Saudi Aramco cut March Arab Light crude prices to a five-year low for Asia. Kazakhstan’s CPC Blend exports may drop 35% this month due to Tengiz oilfield disruptions.

Financial services stocks rally as XLF jumps, Dow hits 50,000 — what to watch next week

7 February 2026

U.S. financial stocks rose Friday, with the XLF fund up 1.8% and the Dow closing above 50,000 for the first time, gaining 2.47%. Goldman Sachs jumped 4.3%, JPMorgan 3.9%, and Citigroup 6.0%. The Federal Reserve held rates steady, and San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly signaled possible cuts this year. Investors await January jobs and inflation data next week.

Cloud computing stocks rebounded — but Amazon’s $200 billion spending plan keeps traders on edge

7 February 2026

Cloud-focused ETFs rose Friday, with the First Trust Cloud Computing ETF up 4.4% and WisdomTree’s fund up 3.5%. Amazon fell 5.6% after projecting $200 billion in 2026 capex, while Microsoft gained 1.8% and Alphabet slipped 2.5%. Investors weighed AI’s impact on software growth. Key cloud earnings and delayed U.S. jobs data are due next week.

Shan Ahmed Khan

Stock Market Today