AT&T stock price pops as Verizon buyback sparks telecom rally — what to watch next

AT&T stock price pops as Verizon buyback sparks telecom rally — what to watch next

AT&T shares rose 4.3% to $26.21 Friday, while Verizon jumped 11.83% after posting its strongest wireless subscriber gains in six years and announcing a $25 billion buyback. Trading in AT&T hit 78.2 million shares. The S&P 500 fell 0.43%. Investors await Monday’s open and the U.S. jobs report on February 6.
Apple stock price: AAPL heads into Monday after record quarter, but memory-chip costs loom

Apple stock price: AAPL heads into Monday after record quarter, but memory-chip costs loom

Apple shares closed up 0.46% at $259.48 Friday, with 92.4 million shares traded. The company reported quarterly revenue of $143.8 billion and diluted EPS of $2.84, driven by $85.27 billion in iPhone sales and $30.01 billion from Services. Apple expects Q2 revenue growth of 13–16% but warned DRAM shortages could pressure margins. The next dividend of $0.26 per share is set for Feb. 12.
Tesla stock price rises on SpaceX-xAI merger chatter as TSLA heads into Monday

Tesla stock price rises on SpaceX-xAI merger chatter as TSLA heads into Monday

Tesla shares rose 3.3% to $430.41 Friday after reports of possible merger talks between SpaceX and xAI, and a $2 billion Tesla investment in xAI. The S&P 500 got its biggest boost from Tesla, even as the broader market fell. The Delaware Supreme Court cut Tesla’s legal fees in a director pay case to $70.9 million. Investors await Monday’s open and January U.S. jobs data for further direction.
Cadence Bank stock slides on merger countdown — what CADE holders are watching for Monday

Cadence Bank stock slides on merger countdown — what CADE holders are watching for Monday

Cadence Bank shares fell 1.7% to $42.11 Friday, with volume surging ahead of its pending merger with Huntington Bancshares. Huntington expects the deal to close around Feb. 1, having secured all regulatory approvals. The merger spread narrowed to about 2.7% below Huntington’s implied value. Traders await confirmation of the merger’s completion and details on when CADE will halt trading.
PSLV stock price tumbles 27% as silver plunges from record highs, with Monday in focus

PSLV stock price tumbles 27% as silver plunges from record highs, with Monday in focus

Sprott Physical Silver Trust (PSLV) sank 27.2% to $26.41 Friday, closing about 9.4% below its net asset value after spot silver plunged 27.7% to $83.99 an ounce. Trading in PSLV topped 82 million units. Other silver funds, including iShares Silver Trust and abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF, also dropped over 28%. Analysts cited profit-taking and a stronger dollar after Kevin Warsh was named to lead the Federal Reserve.
Rocket Companies stock slides 14% as mortgage lenders sink — what to watch for RKT next week

Rocket Companies stock slides 14% as mortgage lenders sink — what to watch for RKT next week

Rocket Companies shares fell 13.7% to $17.93 Friday, with trading volume surging to 87 million shares. PennyMac dropped 33.2% after missing profit forecasts, while UWM slid 13.3%. Mortgage lenders sank as investors reacted to President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh for Fed chair and awaited key U.S. jobs data due Feb. 6.
B2Gold (BTG) stock tumbles as gold prices crash — what to watch before markets reopen

B2Gold (BTG) stock tumbles as gold prices crash — what to watch before markets reopen

B2Gold shares fell 11.7% to $4.90 on Friday as gold and silver posted their steepest declines in decades after Donald Trump selected Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve. Spot gold dropped 9.5% to $4,883.62 an ounce, while silver plunged 27.7% to $83.99. The S&P/TSX gold sector lost 11.8%. B2Gold will report quarterly results on Feb. 18.
Intel stock price slides into the weekend — what INTC investors watch next week

Intel stock price slides into the weekend — what INTC investors watch next week

Intel shares fell 4.5% to $46.47 on Friday after a filing showed Vanguard held an 8.11% stake as of Dec. 31. The company projects first-quarter revenue between $11.7 billion and $12.7 billion, with supply constraints expected early in the quarter. Key U.S. economic data and tech earnings reports are due this week.

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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

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7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 1:05 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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