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Dow Jones closes barely higher above 50,000 as jobs and inflation data loom

Dow Jones closes barely higher above 50,000 as jobs and inflation data loom

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 17 points at 50,132.79 on Monday, holding above 50,000 after hitting an intraday record. Tech stocks rebounded, with Oracle rising after an analyst upgrade. Investors await Wednesday’s U.S. jobs report and Friday’s inflation data, both delayed by a government shutdown. The S&P 500 gained 0.47% and the Nasdaq rose 0.88%.
9 February 2026
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Gold price today: Bullion jumps back above $5,000 as dollar slides and US data looms

Gold price today: Bullion jumps back above $5,000 as dollar slides and US data looms

Gold climbed 1.9% to $5,056.21 an ounce in New York after-hours Monday, holding above $5,000 as the U.S. dollar fell 0.8%. China’s central bank extended its gold-buying streak for a 15th month, lifting holdings to 74.19 million ounces. Traders awaited delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data, with the next payrolls report due Feb. 11 and CPI on Feb. 13. Silver surged 6.3% to $82.86 an ounce.
9 February 2026
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BD Stock Slides After Waters Deal Closes: Why BDX’s 2026 Profit View Changed

BD Stock Slides After Waters Deal Closes: Why BDX’s 2026 Profit View Changed

Becton, Dickinson and Company shares fell 1.2% to $207.39 in after-hours trading after it cut its 2026 profit outlook following the spin-off of its Biosciences & Diagnostic Solutions unit to Waters. BD shareholders received 0.135 Waters shares per BD share. The new 2026 adjusted EPS forecast of $12.35–$12.65 is well below prior guidance and Wall Street estimates. Waters shares dropped 14%.
9 February 2026
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Oracle stock jumps nearly 10% after D.A. Davidson upgrade — what ORCL traders watch next

Oracle stock jumps nearly 10% after D.A. Davidson upgrade — what ORCL traders watch next

Oracle shares jumped 9.6% to $156.59 in heavy after-hours trading Monday after D.A. Davidson upgraded the stock to buy. Melius cut its rating to hold, citing concerns over cash flow as Oracle pursues a $45–50 billion cloud expansion. The stock remains about 55% below its 52-week high. Investors are watching U.S. jobs and inflation data for signals affecting tech stocks.
9 February 2026
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Broadcom stock jumps after-hours as AI spending focus returns to chipmakers

Broadcom stock jumps after-hours as AI spending focus returns to chipmakers

Broadcom shares rose 3.3% to $343.83 in after-hours trading Monday, following a volatile session. The move tracked gains across chip stocks as investors rotated back into AI hardware names. Broadcom is set to report fiscal first-quarter results on March 4 after the market close. Traders are also watching upcoming U.S. jobs data for further market direction.
9 February 2026
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Microsoft stock jumps 3% as AI jitters ease — here’s what’s next for MSFT this week

Microsoft stock jumps 3% as AI jitters ease — here’s what’s next for MSFT this week

Microsoft shares climbed 3.1% to $413.68 Monday, valuing the company at about $3.59 trillion. The stock rebounded as software names rallied after last week’s selloff, despite concerns over rising capital spending and tight Azure capacity. Jefferies kept a Buy rating, but Stifel downgraded Microsoft, citing AI competition and supply constraints. OpenAI reportedly saw ChatGPT growth exceed 10% monthly, according to CNBC.
9 February 2026
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Meta stock climbs after EU targets WhatsApp AI lockout as traders eye jobs, CPI

Meta stock climbs after EU targets WhatsApp AI lockout as traders eye jobs, CPI

Meta shares rose 2.4% to $677.23 in after-hours trading Monday after EU regulators escalated a probe into WhatsApp’s limits on rival AI assistants. Brussels is considering interim measures that could force Meta to allow competing AI on WhatsApp. The move follows a January policy letting only Meta’s own assistant on the platform. Broader tech stocks also rebounded ahead of key U.S. economic data this week.
9 February 2026
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Amazon stock slips near close as AWS chip pact spotlights $200B AI spending bet

Amazon stock slips near close as AWS chip pact spotlights $200B AI spending bet

Amazon shares fell 0.5% to $209.19 Monday as investors weighed the company’s expanded chip deal with STMicroelectronics and a projected $200 billion in 2026 capital spending. AWS secured rights to buy up to 24.8 million ST shares over seven years, tied to chip purchases. About 80.8 million Amazon shares traded. U.S. jobs and inflation data due later this week could affect tech valuations.
9 February 2026
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Micron stock drops after-hours as Samsung HBM4 report rattles Nvidia supply bets

Micron stock drops after-hours as Samsung HBM4 report rattles Nvidia supply bets

Micron shares fell 2.9% to $383.24 in after-hours trading Monday amid reports Samsung will begin mass production and shipment of HBM4 memory for Nvidia’s upcoming “Vera Rubin” AI chips. Industry sources say Samsung passed Nvidia’s quality checks, while SK hynix and Micron are expected to split the rest of early supply. No official confirmation on volumes.
9 February 2026
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Tesla stock rises as robotaxi race heats up — what TSLA investors watch next

Tesla stock rises as robotaxi race heats up — what TSLA investors watch next

Tesla shares closed up 2.2% at $420.18 Monday, tracking gains in U.S. tech stocks. Alphabet’s Waymo announced fully autonomous operations in Nashville, intensifying the robotaxi race. Investors await U.S. payrolls and inflation data for rate signals. Tesla’s focus remains on autonomy, with Cybercab production targeted for this year.
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  • Oppenheimer Raises Target Hospitality Price Target to $18, Sees 20% Upside
    April 9, 2026, 10:38 AM EDT. Oppenheimer lifted its price target for Target Hospitality (NASDAQ:TH) stock from $11 to $18, signaling a 20% potential upside. The firm rated the stock as outperform, reflecting growing confidence amid mixed analyst views. Other firms like Texas Capital and Stifel Nicolaus also upgraded ratings, while Weiss maintained a sell rating. Target Hospitality's shares opened Thursday at $14.99, near a 12-month high. Despite a recent quarterly earnings miss with a loss of $0.15 per share, revenue topped expectations at $89.78 million. The stock holds a market cap of $1.5 billion and a negative P/E ratio due to losses. Insider selling occurred in January, with EVP Heidi Diane Lewis reducing holdings by 6.39%. Institutional interest remains active, marking a nuanced outlook for the company in the hospitality sector.

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Grab Holdings Bets on AI as Group Ride Tool Targets 40% Lower Fares

Grab Holdings Bets on AI as Group Ride Tool Targets 40% Lower Fares

9 April 2026
Grab Holdings launched 13 new AI-powered products in Jakarta, including a “Group Ride” feature that can cut fares by up to 40% for shared routes. CEO Anthony Tan said the tools aim to offset rising fuel costs and support demand as households tighten spending. The company’s 2026 revenue and profit forecasts remain below analyst expectations. Grab’s $600 million deal to buy Foodpanda Taiwan is pending regulatory approval.
Nokia Oyj AI Data Center Push Gets Lift From Fifth Straight GigaOm Leader Ranking

Nokia Oyj AI Data Center Push Gets Lift From Fifth Straight GigaOm Leader Ranking

9 April 2026
Nokia was named a Leader and Outperformer in GigaOm’s 2026 Radar for data center switching for the fifth year in a row, competing with Cisco, Arista, and HPE Juniper. Shares fell 1.05% in Helsinki ahead of Thursday’s annual meeting, where board changes and a dividend of up to 14 euro cents per share will be considered.
American Airlines Faces FAA Fine Over Drug-Testing Lapses in New Test for 2026 Turnaround

American Airlines Faces FAA Fine Over Drug-Testing Lapses in New Test for 2026 Turnaround

9 April 2026
The FAA proposed a $255,000 civil penalty against American Airlines, alleging the carrier allowed 12 flight attendants who tested positive for drugs or alcohol to return to safety-sensitive duties before completing required follow-up tests. The alleged violations occurred from May 2019 to December 2023. American has 30 days to respond. The airline said it is reviewing the notice.
Hologic goes private: Blackstone, TPG close buyout and name José Almeida CEO

Hologic goes private: Blackstone, TPG close buyout and name José Almeida CEO

9 April 2026
Blackstone and TPG closed their $17.3 billion acquisition of Hologic on April 7, with José Almeida replacing Steve MacMillan as CEO. Hologic shares were suspended before trading that day and will be removed from the S&P 500 before Thursday’s open. Former shareholders will receive $76 per share in cash plus a contingent value right worth up to $3 more if revenue targets are met.
When Will Gas Prices Fall? Iran Ceasefire May Not Bring Quick Relief as Oil Rebounds

When Will Gas Prices Fall? Iran Ceasefire May Not Bring Quick Relief as Oil Rebounds

9 April 2026
Brent crude rebounded 3% Thursday despite a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, with the Strait of Hormuz still nearly shut and only one oil-products tanker passing in 24 hours. U.S. gasoline averaged $4.166 a gallon on April 9, and AAA said prices could drop slowly. North Sea Forties crude hit a record $146.43 a barrel. The U.S. EIA expects Hormuz flows may take months to recover.
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