Today: 25 June 2026

Shan Ahmed Khan

Shan Ahmed Khan is a senior markets reporter at TS2.tech, specializing in stocks, technology and macroeconomic trends. A graduate of the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), he previously worked in investment research and market analysis. His coverage helps readers understand the key developments influencing global financial markets and emerging industries.

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.
5 February 2026
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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.
5 February 2026
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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.
5 February 2026
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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.
5 February 2026
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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.
5 February 2026
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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.
5 February 2026
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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.
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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.
5 February 2026
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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.
5 February 2026
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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.
5 February 2026
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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.
5 February 2026
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Ethereum cracks $2,000 as Fed fears deepen crypto sell-off

Ethereum cracks $2,000 as Fed fears deepen crypto sell-off

Ether fell below $2,000 on Thursday, dropping about 9% to $1,946.65 after Donald Trump named Kevin Warsh as his pick for Fed chair. Bitcoin slid 9.5% to near $67,029. Analysts cited heavy liquidations and over $800 million in outflows from U.S.-listed bitcoin ETFs in two days. The global crypto market has lost nearly $1.9 trillion since early October, according to CoinGecko.
5 February 2026
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Tapestry stock jumps after Coach Tabby handbag demand drives earnings beat, outlook hike

Tapestry stock jumps after Coach Tabby handbag demand drives earnings beat, outlook hike

Tapestry Inc shares rose 3.8% to $134.87 after reporting a 14% jump in quarterly sales to $2.50 billion and raising its full-year outlook. Coach revenue surged 25% while Kate Spade sales fell 14%. The company now expects fiscal 2026 revenue above $7.75 billion and plans $1.5 billion in shareholder returns. The stock earlier jumped nearly 9% before paring gains.
5 February 2026
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Nasdaq’s ‘Fast Entry’ Nasdaq-100 Rule Could Rush SpaceX-Scale IPOs Into the Index

Nasdaq’s ‘Fast Entry’ Nasdaq-100 Rule Could Rush SpaceX-Scale IPOs Into the Index

Nasdaq has proposed a “Fast Entry” rule to allow newly listed companies with a market cap in the top 40 of current Nasdaq-100 members to join the index within 15 trading days. The move comes as major IPOs like SpaceX and Anthropic prepare to go public in 2026. SpaceX advisers have contacted index providers about accelerated inclusion, a source told Reuters. The rule could take effect after the March 2026 quarterly rebalance.
5 February 2026
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Google’s $185B AI spending plan spooks Nasdaq as software stocks slide again

Google’s $185B AI spending plan spooks Nasdaq as software stocks slide again

Alphabet shares fell 2.6% Thursday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $185 billion, far above analyst estimates. The S&P 500 software and services index dropped 1.8%, with ServiceNow, Salesforce, and Microsoft each down about 2.6%. The Dow lost 0.56% by 9:41 a.m. ET. Investors also awaited Amazon earnings and new U.S. labor data.
5 February 2026
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Amazon earnings today: AWS cloud growth under the microscope after Microsoft’s $500B wipeout

Amazon earnings today: AWS cloud growth under the microscope after Microsoft’s $500B wipeout

Amazon will report fourth-quarter results Thursday, with analysts expecting AWS revenue near $35 billion, up about 21% year-over-year. Investors remain cautious after Microsoft’s Azure slowdown erased $500 billion in value from Microsoft shares. Amazon projects net sales between $206 billion and $213 billion for the quarter. Wall Street eyes Amazon’s spending on AI infrastructure and its impact on margins.
5 February 2026
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Bitcoin slides under $70,000 as Strategy (MSTR) nears earnings and debt worries flare

Bitcoin slides under $70,000 as Strategy (MSTR) nears earnings and debt worries flare

Strategy (MSTR) shares fell 12% to $113.11 Thursday as bitcoin slid 9% to $67,500 ahead of the company’s earnings report. The drop puts pressure on Strategy’s leveraged bitcoin holdings, now valued at about $50.2 billion, with $2.25 billion in cash and billions in convertible debt maturing from 2027. Investors are watching for signs of funding strain or forced bitcoin sales.
5 February 2026
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Deutsche Börse’s 360T taps Bitpanda for MiCA crypto trading as BaFin scrutiny lingers

Deutsche Börse’s 360T taps Bitpanda for MiCA crypto trading as BaFin scrutiny lingers

Deutsche Börse’s 360T and Austria’s Bitpanda have linked 3DX with Bitpanda’s crypto services for institutional clients under EU MiCAR rules. The move comes as Bitpanda faces scrutiny over BaFin audit findings and internal compliance issues at its German branch. Bitpanda says the partnership will improve pricing and speed for banks adding crypto.
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Stock Market Today

  • 3 Reasons to Avoid Purple (PRPL) Stock and A Better Alternative
    June 25, 2026, 3:59 PM EDT. Purple (PRPL) has seen its share price plunge 47.5% since December 2025, hitting a 52-week low of $0.39. Key concerns include declining revenue with an 8.4% annual decrease over five years, a falling return on invested capital (ROIC) indicating shrinking profitable growth opportunities, and a strained cash position with $231.1 million debt overshadowing $24.96 million in cash. The risk of further capital raises could dilute shareholders, suggesting caution. Despite recent optimism priced into its 13.4× forward EV-to-EBITDA valuation, investors might consider stronger alternatives with more consistent growth profiles.

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iQSTEL (OTC:IQST) stock spike puts buyback math in question as trading volume tops shares

iQSTEL (OTC:IQST) stock spike puts buyback math in question as trading volume tops shares

25 June 2026
iQSTEL Inc. (NASDAQ:IQST) surged 43.5 cents to $1.515 as volume hit 98.8 million shares—about 15 times shares outstanding—after announcing a binding deal to acquire 51% of ULTRANET, projected to add $130 million in annual revenue and $4.5 million net income if closed, while a 1 million-share buyback and preferred-share conversions raise share-count questions.
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