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Amazon stock slides on $200B AI spending shock — here’s what Wall Street watches next

Amazon stock slides on $200B AI spending shock — here’s what Wall Street watches next

Amazon shares fell about 7% to $207.13 Friday after the company announced plans to spend $200 billion on capital expenditures in 2026, far above consensus. The stock touched a session low of $200.44, with roughly $200 billion in market value at risk if losses persist. Amazon’s first-quarter operating income outlook missed analyst estimates. DA Davidson downgraded the stock and cut its price target.
6 February 2026
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Coca-Cola stock price flirts with a new high as KO drops Minute Maid frozen line and traders eye earnings

Coca-Cola stock price flirts with a new high as KO drops Minute Maid frozen line and traders eye earnings

Coca-Cola shares rose 0.5% to $78.93 Friday afternoon, near a 52-week high, as investors awaited Feb. 10 earnings and a Feb. 17 conference. The company said it will discontinue frozen products in the U.S. and Canada by early 2026. CEO James Quincey sold 337,824 shares on Feb. 3 under a pre-arranged plan. PepsiCo and Monster Beverage also traded higher.
6 February 2026
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Illumina (ILMN) stock slides 10% after 2026 outlook puts China, research demand back in focus

Illumina (ILMN) stock slides 10% after 2026 outlook puts China, research demand back in focus

Illumina shares dropped 10.3% to $119.91 after the company forecast 2026 revenue of $4.5–$4.6 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $5.05–$5.20. Management cited progress in China but said approvals are still needed for instrument sales. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 5% to $1.16 billion, with ex-China revenue up 8%. The company expects 2026 organic revenue growth of 2–4% excluding China.
6 February 2026
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Booking Holdings (BKNG) stock price lags Wall Street rally as AI fears resurface ahead of earnings

Booking Holdings (BKNG) stock price lags Wall Street rally as AI fears resurface ahead of earnings

Booking Holdings shares fell 0.9% to $4,403.52 Friday, trailing gains in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 trackers. Wedbush cut its price target to $5,500, citing AI risks, while Baird called the week’s slide an overreaction. The stock is down 24% from its July high. Booking reports Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 18.
6 February 2026
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PayPal stock steadies in Friday trade as Wall Street digests CEO shake-up and target cuts

PayPal stock steadies in Friday trade as Wall Street digests CEO shake-up and target cuts

PayPal shares rose 0.8% to $40.23 Friday after a week of losses triggered by weak earnings, a CEO exit, and a gloomy 2026 outlook. Analysts cut price targets and flagged shrinking growth in PayPal’s branded checkout segment. Enrique Lores will become CEO March 1, with interim leadership by CFO Jamie Miller. Former president David Marcus criticized PayPal’s competitiveness as rivals gain ground.
6 February 2026
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Molina Healthcare stock dives 27% after 2026 profit outlook reset; Medicare Advantage exit looms

Molina Healthcare stock dives 27% after 2026 profit outlook reset; Medicare Advantage exit looms

Molina Healthcare shares plunged 27% to $129.77 after the company forecast 2026 adjusted EPS of at least $5.00, far below the $13.76 analyst consensus. Management cited higher medical costs and a sharp pullback in ACA Marketplace membership. The company posted a Q4 adjusted loss of $2.75 per share and plans to exit its Medicare Advantage Part D business in 2027.
6 February 2026
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Dow hits 50,000 as Amazon’s $200 billion AI spending plan spooks tech investors

Dow hits 50,000 as Amazon’s $200 billion AI spending plan spooks tech investors

The Dow briefly topped 50,000 for the first time Friday as chipmakers surged on AI data-center spending hopes. Amazon shares fell after announcing a $200 billion capital spending plan for 2026, raising concerns about profitability. Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom each jumped over 7%. The S&P 500 rose 1.73% and the Nasdaq gained 1.91%.
6 February 2026
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Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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