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BlackRock stock braces for Monday as Panama court clouds $23 billion ports sale

BlackRock stock braces for Monday as Panama court clouds $23 billion ports sale

Panama’s Supreme Court voided key port contracts held by a CK Hutchison unit, jeopardizing a $23 billion ports sale to a BlackRock-led group. BlackRock shares fell 0.7% to $1,118.94 on Friday. U.S. stocks broadly declined amid inflation and Fed concerns. Investors await fallout from the Panama ruling and upcoming U.S. economic data.
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NextEra Energy stock slips into the weekend — what could move NEE shares next week

NextEra Energy stock slips into the weekend — what could move NEE shares next week

NextEra Energy shares slipped 0.32% to $87.90 Friday but ended the week up 2.8% after beating fourth-quarter profit forecasts and confirming 2026 earnings targets. The company is in talks for 9 gigawatts of new data-center supply and may expand nuclear capacity by 6 gigawatts. Investors await the U.S. jobs report Friday, which could shift Treasury yields and impact utility stocks.
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Verizon stock price jumps on $25 billion buyback — can VZ hold gains into Monday?

Verizon stock price jumps on $25 billion buyback — can VZ hold gains into Monday?

Verizon shares surged 11.8% to $44.52 Friday after the company raised its 2026 profit and cash forecasts and announced a $25 billion buyback program. The carrier added 616,000 postpaid phone subscribers in the fourth quarter, beating expectations. CEO Dan Schulman said Verizon is exiting 2025 with “strong momentum.” AT&T and T-Mobile US also gained as the broader telecom sector rallied.
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AT&T stock closes out a sharp two-day rally — here’s what matters before Monday

AT&T stock closes out a sharp two-day rally — here’s what matters before Monday

AT&T shares rose 4.3% to $26.21 on Friday, extending a two-day rally to nearly 9%. The surge follows a $10 billion buyback, fiber expansion plans, and a new reporting structure. AT&T reported 283,000 new fiber customers and $4.2 billion in free cash flow for the quarter. Investors await T-Mobile’s Feb. 11 earnings for signals on sector pricing.
1 February 2026
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KLA stock (KLAC) just got hit — what to know before Monday’s open

KLA stock (KLAC) just got hit — what to know before Monday’s open

KLA shares fell 15.2% to $1,427.94 on Friday after the company cut its chip-tool demand forecast, despite beating quarterly earnings and revenue estimates. The drop followed a 7% after-hours slide and came as investors reacted to new inflation data and adjusted expectations for the Federal Reserve. Traders are watching for continued volatility in semiconductor equipment stocks ahead of key U.S. data due Feb. 6.
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Texas Instruments stock price: TXN eases into the weekend as eyes turn to Feb. 24 webcast and key U.S. data

Texas Instruments stock price: TXN eases into the weekend as eyes turn to Feb. 24 webcast and key U.S. data

Texas Instruments closed Friday at $215.55, down about 1.5% as post-earnings momentum faded. Fourth-quarter revenue reached $4.42 billion with earnings of $1.27 per share. Data center revenue jumped 70% year-over-year. Investors await Monday’s factory data and a Feb. 24 capital-management webcast.
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Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Macquarie Group shares fell 2.17% to A$207.83 Friday, marking a third straight decline as the ASX 200 slid 2%. Australia’s regulator trimmed liquidity requirements for Macquarie Bank after improvements in controls. Macquarie Asset Management announced two UK utility deals, including full ownership of Last Mile Infrastructure and the purchase of Energy Assets Group. Investors await Tuesday’s operational briefing.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 1:04 AM EST Crude Oil Prices Rise on Dollar Weakness, Geopolitical Tensions February 7, 2026, 12:52 AM EST. Crude oil prices edged higher on Friday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East. March WTI crude gained 0.41%, rebounding from early losses, while gasoline prices rose 1.38%. Doubts over a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal loom after reports of Iran's refusal to halt uranium enrichment, raising the risk of military action and potential disruption of vital shipping routes. Additionally, a surge in U.S. consumer
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
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