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BHP share price rises after RBA hike; here’s what investors watch before Feb. 17 results

BHP shares closed up 1.4% at A$50.13 after the Reserve Bank of Australia raised rates for the first time in two years, lifting its cash rate to 3.85%. The Australian dollar jumped above 70 U.S. cents. BHP will report half-year results on Feb. 17. Rio Tinto and Fortescue also posted gains.

3 February 2026

ASX:BHP·ASX:FMG·ASX:RIO·Stock Market

ANZ share price closes flat after RBA rate hike to 3.85% — what investors watch next

ANZ shares closed up 0.08% at A$36.78 after the Reserve Bank of Australia raised the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%. The stock moved between A$36.61 and A$37.40 during the session. Investors are watching for ANZ’s Q1 trading update on Feb. 12 and RBA minutes on Feb. 17.

3 February 2026

ASX:ANZ·Interest Rates·Stock Market

PLS Group share price nudges up after-hours as Feb 19 interim results near for ASX lithium stock

PLS Group Limited shares closed up 0.46% at A$4.41 in Sydney on Tuesday. The company will release its FY26 interim results and hold an investor webcast on Feb. 19. Traders are watching lithium prices and cost trends ahead of the report.

3 February 2026

ASX News·ASX:PLS·Earnings Reports·Stock Market

Westpac share price climbs as RBA hikes rates — what to watch before the Feb 13 update

The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its cash rate target by 25 basis points to 3.85% on Tuesday, citing rising inflation and strong demand. Westpac shares closed up 1.03% at A$39.32, outperforming other major banks. Investors now await Westpac’s first-quarter update on February 13 as attention shifts to mortgage repricing and potential credit stress.

3 February 2026

ASX:WBC·Stock Market

Xero share price jumps on AI push and fresh US payments numbers — here’s what investors watch next

Xero shares rose 2.6% to A$96.10 after an investor briefing outlined AI and U.S. payments plans. The company expects Melio to reach adjusted-EBITDA breakeven by H2 FY28. BillPay payments revenue jumped 74% to NZ$158 million in FY25, while U.S. gross margin slipped to 38%. Xero will update its guidance framework with full-year results on May 14.

3 February 2026

Artificial Intelligence·ASX:XRO·Stock Market·Technology

Evolution Mining share price snaps back — what traders watch before Feb 11 results

Evolution Mining shares rose 4.2% to A$14.46 Tuesday, rebounding after a sharp drop, with 6.36 million shares traded. Gold climbed 3% in Asia to about $4,820 an ounce, while the Australian dollar strengthened past 70 U.S. cents after the Reserve Bank of Australia raised its cash rate to 3.85%. The ASX 200 closed up 0.9%. Evolution’s half-year results are due Feb. 11.

3 February 2026

ASX:EVN·Earnings Reports

Northern Star share price rebounds after gold shock; NST’s Feb. 12 results loom

Northern Star Resources shares rose 1.3% to A$26.94 Tuesday, rebounding after an 8% drop the day before. The company will release its FY26 half-year results and hold an investor call on Feb. 12. Gold prices climbed nearly 3% overnight after recent volatility tied to Fed uncertainty and higher futures margins.

3 February 2026

ASX:NST·Stock Market

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

Stock Market Today 03.02.2026

Insider selling by U.S. executives hit a five-year high as the S&P 500 topped 7,000, raising correction fears amid warnings from the IMF and Northern Trust. Infosys shares fell over 6%, dragging Sensex and Nifty lower after weakness in U.S. tech stocks. Nintendo shares dropped 10% on chip shortage concerns despite strong Switch sales. Gulf markets rose ahead of earnings, supported by non-oil growth and higher oil output.

3 February 2026

Stock Market

PayPal stock (PYPL) slips near lows ahead of earnings — what traders watch Tuesday

PayPal shares fell 0.7% to $52.33 Monday ahead of its quarterly earnings report, due before Tuesday’s market open. Analysts expect earnings of $1.29 per share on $8.79 billion revenue, with focus on branded checkout growth and margin forecasts for 2026. Investors are watching for signs of slowing market share and management’s plans for product investment. The company’s earnings webcast is set for 8:00 a.m. ET Tuesday.

3 February 2026

Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:PYPL·Stock Market

Bloom Energy stock jumps 3% into the close as earnings near — what to watch next

Bloom Energy shares closed up 3.2% at $156.13 Monday, bucking declines among fuel-cell peers after volatile trading and heavy volume. Investors await Bloom’s fourth-quarter earnings and conference call set for Feb. 5, following a recent $2.65 billion deal with American Electric Power.

3 February 2026

Earnings Reports·Energy Sector·NYSE:BE·Stock Market

IBM stock price jumps 2.6% as CEO share filing and new bond paperwork hit the tape

IBM shares rose $8.01, or 2.6%, to close at $314.73 Monday after the company projected over 5% revenue growth for 2026 and announced a $1.68 quarterly dividend. CEO Arvind Krishna received 83,028 shares via performance units and sold 41,133 for tax withholding, according to an SEC filing. IBM also disclosed new debt offerings totaling €3.5 billion and $3.25 billion. The Dow gained 1.05% as U.S. stocks closed higher.

3 February 2026

NYSE:IBM·Stock Market

Uber stock: France payroll-tax dispute hits as UBER heads into earnings

Uber shares rose about 1% to $80.84 Monday, holding steady after hours despite news that France’s Urssaf seeks €1.2 billion in social security contributions and €512 million in penalties over driver classification. Uber cited French Supreme Court rulings supporting its stance. The company reports quarterly earnings Feb. 4.

3 February 2026

Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:UBER·Stock Market

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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

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.

Tesla stock price rises to $411 as Musk solar hiring push and China AI plan set up week ahead

7 February 2026

Tesla shares closed up 3.5% at $411.11 on Friday after news of a U.S. solar hiring push and an AI training center in China. The company targets 100 GW of U.S. solar manufacturing by 2028, far above current national output. Investors remain focused on Tesla’s autonomy and energy projects. Upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data may affect market sentiment next week.

Palantir stock price rebounds to $135.90 on Cognizant AI deal — what to watch next week

7 February 2026

Palantir shares closed Friday at $135.90, up 4.5% after Cognizant’s TriZetto unit announced plans to deploy Palantir Foundry and AIP in healthcare and business-process operations. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. U.S. jobs and inflation data due next week may shift rate expectations for high-growth software stocks.