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Confluent stock hugs IBM’s $31 bid — here’s what investors watch next week

Confluent stock hugs IBM’s $31 bid — here’s what investors watch next week

Confluent shares closed at $30.57 Friday, 43 cents below IBM’s $31-per-share cash offer, ahead of key events next week. The company will report earnings Feb. 11 without a call or outlook, and shareholders vote on the merger Feb. 12. Confluent disclosed 17 demand letters and two lawsuits over proxy disclosures but denies wrongdoing. The IBM deal values Confluent at $11 billion.
7 February 2026
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BitMine Immersion (BMNR) stock whipsaws with ether — what to watch before Monday

BitMine Immersion (BMNR) stock whipsaws with ether — what to watch before Monday

BitMine Immersion Technologies shares rose 16.8% to $20.32 Friday after a 14.3% drop Thursday, tracking sharp swings in ether and bitcoin. Trading volume hit 54 million shares. The company held over 4.2 million ether and 193 bitcoin as of Feb. 1, with nearly 2.9 million ether staked, according to an SEC filing. Crypto price moves over the weekend are expected to drive Monday’s open.
7 February 2026
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Coherent stock whiplash: COHR jumps after earnings drop — what to watch next week

Coherent stock whiplash: COHR jumps after earnings drop — what to watch next week

Coherent Corp shares jumped 8.8% to $227.68 Friday, rebounding after a two-day slide following its quarterly results. The company reported December-quarter revenue of $1.69 billion and non-GAAP earnings of $1.29 a share, with datacenter and communications driving 72% of sales. Barclays, Stifel, and JPMorgan raised price targets to $235–$245. FMR LLC disclosed a 15% stake as of Dec. 31.
7 February 2026
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Palo Alto Networks stock snaps back after sharp slide as NextWave overhaul lands before earnings

Palo Alto Networks stock snaps back after sharp slide as NextWave overhaul lands before earnings

Palo Alto Networks shares closed up 2.9% at $159.32 on Friday, recovering part of Thursday’s 7.2% drop. The company announced a revamped NextWave partner program focused on bundled security platforms. Software stocks rebounded with the broader market after heavy losses earlier in the week. Investors await Palo Alto’s Feb. 17 earnings for signs of demand and margins.
7 February 2026
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MPWR stock jumps to a new high: what to know after Monolithic Power Systems’ upbeat outlook

MPWR stock jumps to a new high: what to know after Monolithic Power Systems’ upbeat outlook

Monolithic Power Systems shares jumped 6.4% to $1,229.82, hitting a 52-week high after reporting Q4 revenue of $751.2 million and raising its dividend to $2.00 per share. The company forecast March-quarter revenue of $770–$790 million and announced CFO Bernie Blegen will retire, with Rob Dean as interim CFO. Needham raised its price target to $1,300.
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Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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