Bitcoin tumbles below $87,000 as Fed pause and ETF outflows keep crypto on the back foot

Bitcoin tumbles below $87,000 as Fed pause and ETF outflows keep crypto on the back foot

Bitcoin fell 3.7% to $86,382 Thursday after briefly topping $90,000. Coinbase shares dropped 3.6%, while Strategy fell 4.4% as crypto-linked stocks slid. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $19.6 million in net outflows on Jan. 28. The moves followed the Fed’s decision to hold rates steady and weak inflows into crypto funds.
Microsoft stock slides 10% after earnings beat as Azure outlook, AI bill unsettle Wall Street

Microsoft stock slides 10% after earnings beat as Azure outlook, AI bill unsettle Wall Street

Microsoft shares fell about 10% Thursday after the company reported record AI-driven capital spending and forecast strong Azure growth. Quarterly revenue rose 17% to $81.3 billion, with cloud revenue up 39%. Investors focused on soaring costs, which climbed nearly 66% year-over-year. Apple is set to report earnings later Thursday.
Sandisk stock price rises ahead of earnings as AI storage trade stays in focus (SNDK)

Sandisk stock price rises ahead of earnings as AI storage trade stays in focus (SNDK)

Sandisk shares rose 1% to $532.99 Thursday morning ahead of its fiscal Q2 results due after market close. Seagate and Western Digital also gained, while Micron slipped. Analysts expect Sandisk to report $2.7 billion in revenue and $3.62 adjusted EPS. Investors are focused on the company’s outlook for NAND pricing and data-center demand.
Nvidia stock rises as CEO flags China H200 licence progress; NVDA earnings date set

Nvidia stock rises as CEO flags China H200 licence progress; NVDA earnings date set

Nvidia shares rose 1.6% to $191.52 after CEO Jensen Huang said China is still finalizing a license for its H200 chip. Reuters reported China approved ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent to buy over 400,000 H200 chips, but no orders have been placed. Chip stocks opened higher, with Intel up 11% and Micron up 6%. Nvidia is also reportedly in talks to invest up to $30 billion in OpenAI.
Micron stock jumps again as DRAM squeeze talk returns — and Feb. 11 is the next test

Micron stock jumps again as DRAM squeeze talk returns — and Feb. 11 is the next test

Micron shares jumped 6% to $435.28 in early U.S. trading Thursday after Samsung and SK Hynix warned of tightening DRAM supply. Both companies said chipmakers are shifting production toward AI-focused memory, leaving PC and smartphone makers struggling to secure DRAM. Micron executives are set to speak at a Wolfe Research conference on Feb. 11. The Federal Reserve held rates steady Wednesday, offering no guidance on future cuts.
Meta stock jumps about 9% as Zuckerberg bets big on “superintelligence” spending

Meta stock jumps about 9% as Zuckerberg bets big on “superintelligence” spending

Meta shares rose 9.3% to $731.18 in early U.S. trading after reporting Q4 revenue up 24% to $59.89 billion and issuing a strong revenue forecast. The company raised its 2026 capital spending target to as much as $135 billion, citing major investments in AI. Costs jumped 40%, cutting operating margin to 41%. Meta projects full-year 2026 expenses up to $169 billion, warning of legal and regulatory risks.
Intel stock price slips after report-driven rally; Nvidia-Apple foundry chatter keeps INTC in focus

Intel stock price slips after report-driven rally; Nvidia-Apple foundry chatter keeps INTC in focus

Intel shares fell 2.5% to $47.54 in early New York trading Thursday, reversing an 11% surge on speculation of future foundry deals with Nvidia and Apple. CFO David Zinsner bought 5,882 shares at $42.50 each on Jan. 26, SEC filings show. Chip sector sentiment stayed firm after ASML posted record quarterly bookings. Investors are now watching Friday’s U.S. inflation data.
Itaú Unibanco (ITUB) shares tick up before the open as Brazil flags March rate cuts, earnings loom

Itaú Unibanco (ITUB) shares tick up before the open as Brazil flags March rate cuts, earnings loom

Itaú Unibanco’s U.S.-listed shares rose 1.1% to $8.88 in premarket trading Thursday after Brazil’s central bank kept its Selic rate at 15% and signaled possible cuts in March. Banco Bradesco and Santander Brasil ADRs also posted early gains. Itaú’s fourth-quarter earnings are due Feb. 4, with a briefing set for Feb. 5. Investors are watching for signals on credit costs and loan growth.
Apple stock slips as earnings loom; iPhone sales and Siri AI push in sharp focus

Apple stock slips as earnings loom; iPhone sales and Siri AI push in sharp focus

Apple shares fell 0.7% to $256.44 in early New York trading Thursday ahead of quarterly earnings due after the bell. Investors are focused on iPhone sales, rising memory costs, and updates to Siri using Google’s AI. Analysts expect record revenue and the strongest iPhone growth in four years, led by China demand. Regulatory scrutiny of Apple’s services continues.
Denison Mines stock (DNN) rises in premarket after uranium jumps back above $100

Denison Mines stock (DNN) rises in premarket after uranium jumps back above $100

Denison Mines rose 2.1% to $4.40 in premarket trading Thursday after uranium’s spot price jumped to $100.25 per pound, its highest since 2022. Partner Cosa Resources began winter drilling at two Saskatchewan joint ventures. Denison aims to start building its Phoenix mine pending regulatory approval, with initial production targeted for mid-2028. Investors await Denison’s earnings on Feb. 26.
29 January 2026
Tesla stock steadies after Musk’s $2 billion xAI bet and a $20 billion spending jolt

Tesla stock steadies after Musk’s $2 billion xAI bet and a $20 billion spending jolt

Tesla shares edged up 0.07% to $431.46 in early Thursday trading after volatile moves on earnings and spending plans. The company reported 2025 revenue down 3% to $94.83 billion and confirmed a $2 billion investment in xAI. Tesla reaffirmed Cybercab robotaxi production is on track for 2026, with Gen 3 Optimus and Tesla Semi launches planned for the same period. Investors are watching cash burn and regulatory hurdles.
Nvidia stock jumps in premarket as CEO flags China H200 decision — what NVDA traders watch next

Nvidia stock jumps in premarket as CEO flags China H200 decision — what NVDA traders watch next

Nvidia shares rose 1.6% to $191.52 in premarket trading after CEO Jensen Huang said China is close to approving a license for the H200 AI chip. Beijing has allowed ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent to buy over 400,000 H200 chips under certain conditions, Reuters reported. Microsoft and Meta’s increased capital spending kept focus on AI chip demand and ongoing supply bottlenecks.
29 January 2026
AT&T shares jump on upbeat 2026 outlook as fiber push and spectrum deal take center stage

AT&T shares jump on upbeat 2026 outlook as fiber push and spectrum deal take center stage

AT&T shares rose 4.6% in premarket trading after the company forecast 2026 profits above Wall Street estimates and raised its long-term cash flow outlook. The company cited growth in fiber broadband and 5G, and pending deals for Lumen fiber assets and EchoStar spectrum licenses. CEO John Stankey said AT&T aims to connect over 40 million fiber customer locations by year-end.
29 January 2026

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Boeing stock jumps 2.6% to $243 — what Wall Street is watching before Monday

Boeing stock jumps 2.6% to $243 — what Wall Street is watching before Monday

8 February 2026
Boeing shares closed up 2.6% at $243.03 Friday, buoyed by reports of possible major aircraft orders from Saudi Arabia and India. India’s trade minister said a $70–80 billion Boeing deal could be signed by March. Supply-chain delays and regulatory scrutiny remain key risks. Boeing’s chief engineer sold over 10,000 shares earlier in the week.
Verizon stock snaps seven-day winning streak — what to watch for VZ into the new week

Verizon stock snaps seven-day winning streak — what to watch for VZ into the new week

8 February 2026
Verizon shares fell 1.7% to $46.31 on Friday, ending a seven-day rally and lagging a broad market rebound. The drop follows a leadership shakeup in the consumer unit, with Sowmyanarayan Sampath stepping down and Alfonso Villanueva named interim chief. Investors await delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data next week, which could affect rate-sensitive stocks.
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