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Microsoft stock rises despite Stifel downgrade as Azure issues keep AI spending in focus

Microsoft stock rises despite Stifel downgrade as Azure issues keep AI spending in focus

Microsoft shares rose 1.8% to $401.14 Monday morning, bucking declines in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. The move followed a downgrade by Stifel, which cited cloud supply constraints, rising AI competition, and heavy investment. Microsoft also reported a weekend Azure outage tied to a power interruption at a West US data center. Investors await key U.S. jobs and inflation data later this week.
9 February 2026
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Nvidia stock (NVDA) slips early as AI capex worries return ahead of Feb. 25 earnings

Nvidia stock (NVDA) slips early as AI capex worries return ahead of Feb. 25 earnings

Nvidia shares slipped 0.8% in premarket trading Monday to $183.99 after a sharp rebound Friday. Investors are focused on the company’s Feb. 25 earnings and outlook, with 2027 demand in focus amid scrutiny of AI-related spending. Apollo is close to a $3.4 billion loan to buy Nvidia chips for leasing to xAI, Reuters reported. CEO Jensen Huang maintains AI infrastructure demand remains strong.
9 February 2026
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Palantir stock holds near $136 before the bell as AI jitters and U.S. data week loom

Palantir stock holds near $136 before the bell as AI jitters and U.S. data week loom

Palantir shares hovered near $135.90 in premarket trading Monday after a 4.5% gain Friday, with about 1.5 million shares traded early. Software stocks remained volatile as investors awaited U.S. jobs and inflation data. The S&P software group has lagged the broader index by nearly 24 percentage points in three months. Palantir also faced scrutiny in Britain over a £241 million defense AI contract awarded without competition.
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Amazon stock slides again as AI spending worries linger — here’s what investors watch next

Amazon stock slides again as AI spending worries linger — here’s what investors watch next

Amazon shares dropped 5.6% to $210.32 in early trading Monday after AWS signed a multi-year chip supply deal with STMicroelectronics, which includes warrants for up to 24.8 million ST shares. Investors are weighing Amazon’s $200 billion capital spending plan for 2026 and a decline in free cash flow to $11.2 billion. Microsoft rose 1.8% while Alphabet fell 2.5%. Traders await U.S. jobs data Feb. 11 and CPI Feb. 13.
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Kenvue stock price nudges higher premarket as traders watch Kimberly-Clark deal spread, dividend and Feb. 17 results

Kenvue stock price nudges higher premarket as traders watch Kimberly-Clark deal spread, dividend and Feb. 17 results

Kenvue shares rose 0.4% to $18.13 in premarket trading Monday, still about $1 below the value implied by Kimberly-Clark’s cash-and-stock offer. The dividend record date is Feb. 11, with earnings due Feb. 17. The deal awaits U.S. antitrust clearance and other approvals, with an outside date set for Nov. 2, 2026.
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Tesla stock pops after Musk touts Semi “high volume” push as investors eye jobs data

Tesla stock pops after Musk touts Semi “high volume” push as investors eye jobs data

Tesla shares rose 3.5% to $411.11 in early New York trading Monday after Elon Musk said the Tesla Semi will begin high-volume production this year. Tesla’s website listed 2026 deliveries and two range options for the Semi. Broader markets also gained, while investors awaited key U.S. jobs and inflation data due later this week.
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IREN stock slips premarket as bitcoin dips again; traders focus on AI cloud buildout

IREN stock slips premarket as bitcoin dips again; traders focus on AI cloud buildout

IREN shares slipped 0.9% to $41.46 in premarket trading Monday after reporting a $155.4 million quarterly loss and declining bitcoin mining revenue. Bitcoin fell 3.1% to $69,064, pressuring crypto-linked stocks. IREN said AI cloud revenue rose and it secured $3.6 billion in GPU financing, but its $3.4 billion ARR target is not fully contracted. Microsoft has a $9.7 billion agreement with IREN for AI compute capacity.
9 February 2026
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Bitmine stock slips in premarket after $10 billion crypto-and-cash update puts ETH bet back in focus

Bitmine stock slips in premarket after $10 billion crypto-and-cash update puts ETH bet back in focus

Bitmine Immersion Technologies shares fell about 3% in premarket trading Monday after the company reported $10 billion in crypto and cash holdings, including 4.3 million ether tokens. The stock last closed at $20.47. Bitmine plans to launch its MAVAN staking network in Q1 2026. Traders are watching ether and bitcoin prices after a volatile week for crypto-linked stocks.
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India Q3 results today: 170 companies report as Titan, HUL and ONGC line up this week

India Q3 results today: 170 companies report as Titan, HUL and ONGC line up this week

About 170 Indian companies, including BSE, Zydus Lifesciences, Aurobindo Pharma, and Bata India, will report December-quarter earnings Monday. Around 1,600 firms are scheduled to release results this week. Titan is expected to post nearly 29% revenue growth, while Zydus revenue may rise 20.9% from a year earlier, according to brokerages. Indian shares rose Monday, with the Nifty 50 up 0.68%.
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NIO stock slips premarket as China orders record recall over screen blackout risk

NIO stock slips premarket as China orders record recall over screen blackout risk

Nio shares fell 1.4% to $4.97 in U.S. premarket trading after China’s market regulator ordered a recall of 246,229 vehicles over a software glitch that can briefly black out in-car screens. The recall affects ES8, ES6, and EC6 models built between March 2018 and January 2023. Nio will issue remote software updates or use service centers as needed. Investors await details on recall costs and the company’s next earnings release.
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  • Intel Stock Surges to 5-Year High on Musk's Terafab Partnership
    April 9, 2026, 4:25 PM EDT. Intel Corporation (INTC) shares surged 11.4% on Wednesday, closing at $58.95, their highest level in nearly five years, driven by optimism around Elon Musk's Terafab semiconductor project. The initiative aims to build a $20-$25 billion AI chip manufacturing facility in Texas, integrating Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI under one hardware hub. Intel's expertise in chip fabrication positions it as a key player in the project, promising sustained demand for its foundry services and long-term revenue growth. Intel's stock has gained 58.9% year-to-date and is trading above key technical averages, signaling a strong uptrend. Additionally, Intel's recent buyback of its 49% stake in its Ireland Fab 34 facility highlights financial strength and improves margin retention. Market watchers weigh if the rally has fully priced in these developments or if further gains lie ahead.

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Oil Prices Today: Brent, WTI Rebound as Fragile Iran Ceasefire Leaves Hormuz Choked

Oil Prices Today: Brent, WTI Rebound as Fragile Iran Ceasefire Leaves Hormuz Choked

9 April 2026
Oil prices rebounded Thursday as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz stayed below 10% of normal, with just seven ships passing in 24 hours. Brent crude rose 1% to $95.65 a barrel, while U.S. WTI climbed 3.2% to $97.39. North Sea Forties crude hit a record $146.43. Major shippers and banks warned supply disruptions could persist for weeks despite the U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
Natural Gas Price Today: Europe’s TTF Holds Near €44 as EU Says Supply Is Safe for Now

Natural Gas Price Today: Europe’s TTF Holds Near €44 as EU Says Supply Is Safe for Now

9 April 2026
European natural gas prices hovered near 44 euros per megawatt hour Thursday after a 15% drop in the Dutch TTF benchmark. Brussels reported no immediate supply risk from the Iran crisis, but ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained below 10% of normal. QatarEnergy restarted some LNG production, though full recovery depends on shipping. Goldman Sachs cut its TTF price forecast, citing possible volatility if disruptions persist.
Mortgage Rates Today: 30-Year Fixed Falls to 6.37% After Five-Week Climb (Freddie Mac)

Mortgage Rates Today: 30-Year Fixed Falls to 6.37% After Five-Week Climb (Freddie Mac)

9 April 2026
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 6.37% from 6.46%, Freddie Mac said Thursday. Purchase mortgage applications rose 1% last week but remained 7% lower than a year ago, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Refinance activity dropped 3%. Mortgage News Daily’s index showed the 30-year fixed at 6.38%, with the 10-year Treasury near 4.27%.
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.
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