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Amazon stock wobbles on $200 billion AI capex as analysts split and BofA cuts target

Amazon stock wobbles on $200 billion AI capex as analysts split and BofA cuts target

Amazon shares fell about 1% Monday after Bank of America cut its price target, citing sharply higher spending plans. The company expects $200 billion in capital expenditures for 2026, while trailing 12-month free cash flow dropped to $11.2 billion. Analysts’ price targets remain scattered after the stock fell 13.4% last week. Some warn that heavy investment could push Amazon into negative free cash flow next year.
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Robinhood stock jumps on Wolfe upgrade as HOOD heads into earnings

Robinhood stock jumps on Wolfe upgrade as HOOD heads into earnings

Robinhood shares rose 5.7% to $87.51 Monday after Wolfe Research upgraded the stock to Outperform with a $125 price target. The move comes ahead of Robinhood’s quarterly results due Tuesday, as bitcoin slipped about 2%. Wolfe cited improved earnings power and growth in prediction markets. A Massachusetts judge ordered Kalshi to halt sports-event contracts unless licensed, highlighting legal risks in the sector.
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Lumentum stock jumps 7% as AI optics rally resumes, putting focus back on convertible-note risk

Lumentum stock jumps 7% as AI optics rally resumes, putting focus back on convertible-note risk

Lumentum shares jumped 7.3% to $592.50 in late-morning trading Monday, extending last week’s gains after the company forecast strong demand for AI data-center optics. A recent SEC filing warned that rising share prices have triggered early conversion eligibility for its convertible notes, raising liquidity concerns if holders act quickly.
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Apollo’s $3.4B xAI chip lease puts Nvidia demand, Broadcom’s Google TPU push back in focus

Apollo’s $3.4B xAI chip lease puts Nvidia demand, Broadcom’s Google TPU push back in focus

Apollo Global Management is close to a $3.4 billion loan to buy Nvidia chips for leasing to Elon Musk’s xAI, The Information reported. Alphabet is considering a $15 billion U.S. bond sale to fund AI infrastructure, according to Bloomberg. Investors are watching whether custom chips from Broadcom and Google can challenge Nvidia’s dominance.
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Nexstar (NXST) stock jumps as Trump backs Tegna deal and FCC ownership fight heats up

Nexstar (NXST) stock jumps as Trump backs Tegna deal and FCC ownership fight heats up

Nexstar shares surged 14.3% to $252.88 Monday after former President Trump and FCC Chairman Brendan Carr backed its proposed Tegna takeover. The Senate Commerce Committee will hold a hearing Feb. 10 on broadcast ownership rules, including the 39% national cap. Tegna and other TV broadcasters also rose. Investors await regulatory signals and Nexstar’s Feb. 26 earnings.
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Microsoft stock price today: MSFT rebounds as traders brace for jobs data and an AI-driven software shakeout

Microsoft stock price today: MSFT rebounds as traders brace for jobs data and an AI-driven software shakeout

Microsoft shares climbed 1.4% to $406.68 in early Monday trading after recent pressure on software stocks. The move followed earnings showing 17% revenue growth and a 39% jump in Azure and cloud services. U.S. indexes opened lower as investors awaited jobs and inflation data later this week. Options markets signaled continued volatility in the software sector.
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Netflix stock falls on DOJ merger scrutiny; NFLX investors eye next Warner vote

Netflix stock falls on DOJ merger scrutiny; NFLX investors eye next Warner vote

Netflix shares fell 2.1% to $80.44 Monday after the U.S. Department of Justice issued a civil subpoena tied to its Warner Bros bid. The antitrust review adds uncertainty over deal timing and approval. Traders are watching for Paramount’s Feb. 20 tender-offer deadline and a possible Warner shareholder vote in March. Netflix says it is cooperating with regulators and is unaware of any probe beyond standard merger review.
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Intel stock slides in regular trading as INTC lags Nvidia, AMD ahead of key U.S. data

Intel stock slides in regular trading as INTC lags Nvidia, AMD ahead of key U.S. data

Intel shares dropped 1.1% to $50.04 Monday, lagging behind Nvidia and AMD, which each gained about 3% in early trading. The decline followed a rally last week as investors tightened risk ahead of delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data. Intel headlines remained sparse, with focus on its GPU and foundry strategy. Both key economic reports were postponed after a brief U.S. government shutdown.
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AI stocks split: Nvidia jumps, Micron slips as “picks-and-shovels” trade returns

AI stocks split: Nvidia jumps, Micron slips as “picks-and-shovels” trade returns

Nvidia jumped 3.5% Monday, leading gains in AI chip stocks, while Micron fell 1.3% amid concerns over next-gen memory demand. AMD rose 2.5% and Broadcom added 2.4%. Samsung is set to begin shipping HBM4 memory after Lunar New Year, following Nvidia quality tests. Traders await Nvidia’s GTC event in March for further signals.
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Dow Jones Industrial Average slips under 50,000 as AI shakeout bites; payrolls, CPI loom

Dow Jones Industrial Average slips under 50,000 as AI shakeout bites; payrolls, CPI loom

The Dow Jones fell 133 points to 49,983 in Monday morning trade, slipping below 50,000 after Friday’s record close. The S&P 500 dipped 0.08% and the Nasdaq was flat as investors rotated out of tech and into industrial and defensive stocks. Amgen and Merck together shaved about 79 points from the Dow. Traders await key payrolls and inflation data later this week.
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Valaris stock jumps after Transocean moves to buy offshore driller

Valaris stock jumps after Transocean moves to buy offshore driller

Valaris shares surged 23% after Transocean agreed to acquire the offshore driller in a $5.8 billion all-stock deal, valuing Valaris at $82.12 per share. The combined company would control 73 rigs and an enterprise value of about $17 billion. Valaris holders will get 15.235 Transocean shares for each Valaris share. The deal requires shareholder and regulatory approval.
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Bitcoin price slips under $70,000 as U.S. data week and South Korea warning keep traders edgy

Bitcoin price slips under $70,000 as U.S. data week and South Korea warning keep traders edgy

Bitcoin fell 2.8% to $69,317 on Monday, dropping below $70,000 before rebounding from a session low of $68,371. U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs saw sharp swings in flows last week, with $371.1 million in net inflows on Feb. 6 after two days of heavy outflows. Ether dropped 3.4% to $2,033. South Korean regulators called for tougher crypto rules after a Bithumb error.
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Silver price surges back above $80 as dollar slips; U.S. data week looms

Silver price surges back above $80 as dollar slips; U.S. data week looms

Silver jumped above $80 an ounce Monday, with spot prices hitting $81.45 by 10:12 a.m. ET, up $3.75 on the day, Kitco reported. CME Group raised margin requirements for COMEX silver futures to 18% from 15% after last week’s volatility. U.S. silver futures rose 5.9% to $81.43, while India’s March contract gained 4% at open. A weaker U.S. dollar and speculation fueled the rally.
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  • Jeremy Siegel Predicts Stock Market Challenges Amid War and Inflation
    April 9, 2026, 2:59 PM EDT. Economist Jeremy Siegel warns that stocks could face a difficult period over the next three months due to the combined pressures of ongoing war and rising inflation. These factors are expected to create volatility and uncertainty in the markets. Investors should brace for potential struggles as geopolitical tensions drive economic risks higher, impacting corporate earnings and investor sentiment.

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Bitcoin Price Today: Why BTC Is Stuck Between Ceasefire Relief and ETF Doubts

Bitcoin Price Today: Why BTC Is Stuck Between Ceasefire Relief and ETF Doubts

9 April 2026
Bitcoin traded near $72,000 Thursday, up 0.3%, after earlier slipping on renewed Middle East tensions. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $471.4 million in inflows April 6 but $93.9 million in outflows April 8, as Morgan Stanley’s new MSBT fund debuted with $30.6 million. Ether fell 0.9% to $2,210.56. Bitcoin remains 43% below its October 2025 record high.
Silver Price Today Jumps Toward $76 as Dollar Slides and Iran Ceasefire Wobbles

Silver Price Today Jumps Toward $76 as Dollar Slides and Iran Ceasefire Wobbles

9 April 2026
Spot silver jumped 2.9% to $76.24 an ounce Thursday, extending gains after a U.S.-Iran ceasefire and a weaker dollar. Gold rose 1.63% to $4,793.07. Analysts warned the truce remains fragile, with markets watching for March U.S. inflation data due Friday. Oil fell below $100 but tensions persisted in the Middle East.
Gold Price Today: Bullion Jumps as Dollar Slips and Fragile Iran Truce Keeps CPI in Focus

Gold Price Today: Bullion Jumps as Dollar Slips and Fragile Iran Truce Keeps CPI in Focus

9 April 2026
Spot gold rose 1.6% to $4,789.67 an ounce by 1:30 p.m. ET Thursday as the U.S. dollar weakened and Treasury yields slipped. U.S. gold futures settled 0.9% higher at $4,818.00. Traders watched a fragile ceasefire between Washington and Tehran and awaited Friday’s U.S. inflation data. March saw gold’s steepest monthly drop since 2008, according to China’s central bank.
Dow Jones Today: Industrial Average Climbs as Oil Retreats, but Inflation Risk Keeps Wall Street Wary

Dow Jones Today: Industrial Average Climbs as Oil Retreats, but Inflation Risk Keeps Wall Street Wary

9 April 2026
The Dow Jones rose 247.66 points to 48,155.97 by midday Thursday, following a surge linked to signs of Middle East de-escalation and Israeli plans for peace talks with Lebanon. Oil prices fell over $4 a barrel after Netanyahu’s remarks, but remain 40% above pre-conflict levels. Amazon climbed 4.3% on strong AI revenue. Traders now see only a 30% chance of a Fed rate cut by year-end, down from 56%.
US Stock Market Today: Wall Street Rises Again, but Oil and Fed Fears Keep the Rally on Edge

US Stock Market Today: Wall Street Rises Again, but Oil and Fed Fears Keep the Rally on Edge

9 April 2026
The Dow rose 337 points, or 0.7%, by 1 p.m. Thursday as oil prices retreated after Israel announced direct talks with Lebanon and hopes for a U.S.-Iran ceasefire steadied markets. Amazon shares climbed on news its AWS AI services topped $15 billion in annualized revenue. The Fed signaled possible rate hikes if inflation persists. Oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz remained sharply reduced.
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