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Commonwealth Bank of Australia share price jumps as ASX slides, eyes on RBA call and earnings

Commonwealth Bank shares rose 1.4% to A$151.48 Monday, bucking a 1.0% drop in the ASX 200 ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s expected rate hike on Tuesday. Traders are watching for the RBA’s decision and CBA’s Feb. 11 earnings, with concerns over margins and mortgage stress weighing on the sector.

2 February 2026

ASX:CBA·Earnings Reports·Stock Market

BHP share price drops 2% as miners slide on metals rout; focus turns to Feb 17 results

BHP shares fell 2.3% to A$49.42 as the ASX 200 closed down 1% in Sydney, led by declines in miners after margin-driven selling hit commodity stocks. BHP named its largest Xplor accelerator intake to date, picking 10 early-stage firms. Iron ore last traded at $US103.90 a tonne, down 0.9%. BHP’s half-year results are due Feb. 17.

2 February 2026

ASX:BHP·Mining Industry·Stock Market

Fortescue share price rebounds after a rough Friday — what could move FMG next

Fortescue shares rose 0.7% to A$21.15 Monday, outperforming a 1% drop in the S&P/ASX 200 as BHP and Rio Tinto fell. The Australian dollar hit a one-week low at $0.6923 amid a sharp metals sell-off and margin calls. Traders await Tuesday’s Reserve Bank rate decision and Fortescue’s half-year results on Feb. 25.

2 February 2026

ASX:FMG·Mining Industry·Stock Market

Northern Star share price skids 8% as gold rout rattles ASX miners — what to watch next

Northern Star Resources shares fell 8.1% to A$26.60 on Monday, with about A$308 million traded, after gold prices slumped and margin requirements rose. The company had already cut its FY26 production and cost guidance in January, citing outages and weak grades. Newmont and Evolution Mining also declined. Investors now await Northern Star’s half-year results on February 12.

2 February 2026

ASX News·ASX:EVN·ASX:NSR·Gold Prices·Mining Industry·NASDAQ:CME·NYSE:NEM·Stock Market

South32 share price slides nearly 5% as metals meltdown hits miners — what to watch before results

South32 shares fell 4.5% to A$4.41 Monday as gold dropped 4.7% and silver plunged over 9%, triggering sharp selling in mining stocks. The ASX 200 slipped about 1%. Margin calls and a stronger U.S. dollar fueled the selloff. Investors are watching for South32’s half-year results on Feb. 12 and the Reserve Bank’s rate decision Tuesday.

2 February 2026

ASX:S32·Mining Industry·Stock Market

Sigma Healthcare shares hold steady despite ASX slump; RBA call and Feb results loom

Sigma Healthcare closed unchanged at A$3.09, bucking a 1.02% drop in the S&P/ASX 200 as gold and mining shares slumped. A global metals selloff triggered forced selling, according to strategists. Investors await the Reserve Bank of Australia’s policy decision Tuesday. Sigma will report half-year results on Feb. 26.

2 February 2026

ASX Updates·ASX:SHL·Stock Market

Why Andersen Group (ANDG) stock rebounded nearly 5% — and what investors watch next

Andersen Group Inc shares rose 4.9% to $22.45 Friday, rebounding after a sharp loss the previous day. Franklin Resources disclosed a 7.9% stake in the company as of Dec. 31. Trading volume reached about 226,300 shares, with prices ranging from $21.30 to $23.00. Investors await the company’s fourth-quarter earnings report on Feb. 25.

1 February 2026

NYSE:ANDG·Stock Market

GameStop stock jumps on Ryan Cohen’s ‘big’ acquisition talk — what GME bulls and bears watch next week

GameStop shares rose about 5% Friday, closing at $23.88 after CEO Ryan Cohen discussed pursuing a major acquisition in a rare interview. Traders are watching for details and filings tied to Cohen’s performance award, which requires shareholder approval at a special meeting expected in March or April 2026.

1 February 2026

NASDAQ:GME·Stock Market

TriNet stock jumps on Friday — what TNET investors are watching ahead of Feb. 12 earnings

TriNet shares rose 4.7% to $61.24 Friday, bucking declines in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. The company will report fourth-quarter and full-year results before U.S. markets open Feb. 12. Rival Insperity reports earnings Feb. 10. Investors await key labor-market data and a possible impact from the partial U.S. government shutdown.

1 February 2026

Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:TNET·NYSE:NSP·Stock Market

ASGN stock jumps 5% into earnings week — what traders watch next

ASGN shares rose 4.9% to $52.09 Friday, with trading volume jumping to 777,000. The company reports Q4 and full-year results Feb. 4, following its $290 million Quinnox acquisition announcement. Investors await the U.S. jobs report Feb. 6 for signals on hiring demand. No new corporate developments emerged over the weekend.

1 February 2026

Earnings Reports·NYSE:ASGN·Stock Market

Moog stock price jumps 6% on raised 2026 outlook — what to watch before Monday’s open

Moog’s Class A shares jumped 6% to $305.35 Friday after the company reported record fiscal Q1 results and raised its 2026 sales and profit forecasts. Net sales rose 21% to $1.10 billion, with adjusted EPS at $2.63. The board increased the quarterly dividend to $0.30 per share, payable Feb. 26. Tariffs pressured margins, but new orders and backlog hit record highs.

1 February 2026

Earnings Reports·NYSE:MOG.A·Stock Market

Colgate-Palmolive (CL) stock price jumps nearly 6% after outlook — what to watch before Monday

Colgate-Palmolive shares jumped 5.9% to $90.29 Friday after quarterly earnings beat estimates and the company raised its 2026 sales forecast. The company posted a GAAP loss due to a $794 million impairment charge but reported adjusted earnings per share of 95 cents on $5.23 billion in sales. U.S. markets reopen Monday. CEO Noel Wallace cited ongoing challenges from weak category growth and higher costs.

1 February 2026

Earnings Reports·NYSE:CL·Stock Market

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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

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.

Amazon stock slides on $200 billion AI spending plan — what to know before Monday’s open

7 February 2026

Amazon shares fell 5.55% to $210.32 Friday after the company outlined a $200 billion 2026 capex plan and forecast lower-than-expected operating income. D.A. Davidson downgraded the stock, citing tougher cloud competition. Analysts trimmed price targets following the results. Amazon reported Q4 net sales of $213.4 billion and AWS revenue of $35.6 billion.

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.

Shan Ahmed Khan

Stock Market Today