Dow Jones jumps nearly 700 points after tech rout — but AI spending fears still bite

Dow Jones jumps nearly 700 points after tech rout — but AI spending fears still bite

The Dow jumped 687 points, or 1.41%, to 49,596 in early Friday trading, recovering from a tech-led selloff. Amazon fell nearly 9% after flagging higher AI spending, while Nvidia gained over 5%. Chipmakers and banks led the rebound, but tech stocks continued to weigh on indexes. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation reports for signals on rate cuts.
Corpay stock edges higher today as CPAY earnings, PayByPhone sale and broker targets keep bulls engaged

Corpay stock edges higher today as CPAY earnings, PayByPhone sale and broker targets keep bulls engaged

Corpay shares rose 1.4% to $339.73 Friday after the company posted fourth-quarter revenue of $1.25 billion, up 21%, and issued strong 2026 guidance. The company plans to sell its PayByPhone unit and now expects 2026 revenue between $5.215 billion and $5.315 billion. Analyst price targets increased following the report. Corpay’s corporate payments division saw a 39% revenue jump to $480.8 million.
6 February 2026
Kodiak Gas Services stock jumps on $675 million DPS buy as data-center power demand bites

Kodiak Gas Services stock jumps on $675 million DPS buy as data-center power demand bites

Kodiak Gas Services shares rose 4.2% to $49.29 after announcing a $675 million acquisition of Distributed Power Solutions, funded by $575 million in cash and $100 million in stock. The deal, expected to close in early Q2 2026, awaits antitrust approval and hinges on Kodiak maintaining leverage targets. Investors await further details at the Feb. 26 earnings call.
Regal Rexnord stock ticks higher after $735 million data-center orders put 2026 outlook in play

Regal Rexnord stock ticks higher after $735 million data-center orders put 2026 outlook in play

Regal Rexnord shares rose 1.4% to $202.75 Friday after posting fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $2.51 per share and 2026 guidance of $10.20–$11.00 EPS. The company reported $735 million in E-Pod orders tied to data-center power projects, with first shipments expected in 2027. Revenue for the quarter was about $1.52 billion. Management flagged weak residential HVAC demand and uncertainty in converting backlog to revenue.
Kulicke & Soffa stock price today: KLIC steadies premarket after 19% earnings jump, Needham lifts target

Kulicke & Soffa stock price today: KLIC steadies premarket after 19% earnings jump, Needham lifts target

Kulicke & Soffa shares rose 0.4% to $66.66 in premarket trading Friday after a 19.3% surge Thursday, following upbeat Q2 revenue guidance of around $230 million. Fiscal Q1 net revenue reached $199.6 million, with utilization rates topping 80% in general semiconductors. Needham raised its price target to $70. The company filed its latest 10-Q on Thursday.
Amazon stock price tumbles as $200 billion 2026 capex plan hits AI trade (AMZN)

Amazon stock price tumbles as $200 billion 2026 capex plan hits AI trade (AMZN)

Amazon shares fell 8.8% to $203.15 in early trading Friday after the company announced a $200 billion capital expenditure plan for 2026. Investors reacted to concerns over rising AI and cloud infrastructure costs outpacing cash flow. CEO Andy Jassy cited strong AWS growth, but analysts noted spending was higher than expected. The broader market opened higher, but Amazon’s drop weighed on tech sentiment.
Google stock price slips as Alphabet’s AI spending push keeps GOOG in focus

Google stock price slips as Alphabet’s AI spending push keeps GOOG in focus

Alphabet Class C shares fell 0.5% to $331.33 in early Friday trading after the company set 2026 capital spending at up to $185 billion, far above Wall Street estimates. Cloud revenue jumped 48% to $17.7 billion in the December quarter. The board approved a $0.21 per share dividend, payable March 16. Investors remain cautious as Big Tech ramps up AI-related expenses.
Nvidia stock price drops in early trade as AI capex jitters bite; Feb. 25 earnings loom

Nvidia stock price drops in early trade as AI capex jitters bite; Feb. 25 earnings loom

Nvidia shares fell 1.2% to $171.88 early Friday, trailing a mixed chip sector as tech stocks slid on concerns over soaring AI development costs. Amazon’s 2026 capex could reach $200 billion, far above expectations, fueling debate over whether heavy data-center spending will drive near-term profits. AMD dropped 3.9%, while Broadcom and Taiwan Semiconductor rose. Some Nvidia clients are developing their own chips, raising competitive risks.
Sandisk stock rises in early trade as rally cools from record high

Sandisk stock rises in early trade as rally cools from record high

Sandisk shares rose 4.4% to $601.55 in early New York trading Friday, rebounding after a sharp drop earlier in the week. The stock swung between $568.30 and $623.28 as traders cited AI-driven storage demand and tight supply. Sandisk has fallen over 20% since touching $725 on Feb. 3. Investors are watching for analyst updates and memory pricing signals ahead of earnings on May 6.
6 February 2026
Tesla stock price slides early as China AI training report and Europe sales warnings hit TSLA

Tesla stock price slides early as China AI training report and Europe sales warnings hit TSLA

Tesla shares fell 2.2% to $397.21 in early New York trading Friday after reports the company set up an AI training center in China. European data showed Volkswagen overtook Tesla as the top battery-electric vehicle seller in 2025, with Tesla registrations down 27%. U.S. lawmakers face renewed pressure to advance self-driving car legislation.
FormFactor stock holds near $84 after earnings beat — what FORM investors watch next

FormFactor stock holds near $84 after earnings beat — what FORM investors watch next

FormFactor shares were flat in premarket trading Friday after a 17% jump on Thursday, closing at $83.87. The company posted record quarterly revenue of $215.2 million and GAAP net income of $23.2 million. Management raised guidance for the March quarter and set May 11 as its next Analyst Day. CFO Aric McKinnis said margin gains outpaced expectations but warned tariffs continue to weigh on results.
6 February 2026
Microsoft stock price edges up after Thursday rout, but AI capex worries hang over MSFT

Microsoft stock price edges up after Thursday rout, but AI capex worries hang over MSFT

Microsoft shares rose 0.9% to $397.21 early Friday after a 5% drop the previous day, rebounding amid heavy selling in software stocks. Stifel downgraded Microsoft to “Hold,” slashing its price target to $392 and warning of margin pressures from soaring AI and cloud spending. Investors remain wary as tech giants project over $600 billion in AI projects this year. Microsoft’s recent record AI expenses and slowing cloud growth have fueled volatility.
6 February 2026
SiTime stock jumps premarket as $3.2 billion Renesas timing deal keeps SITM in play

SiTime stock jumps premarket as $3.2 billion Renesas timing deal keeps SITM in play

SiTime shares rose 3.3% in premarket trading Friday after announcing a $1.5 billion cash-and-stock deal to acquire Renesas’ timing business. The company reported $113.3 million in fourth-quarter revenue, up 66% year-over-year, and issued a positive forecast for the first quarter. SiTime expects the acquired unit to add $300 million in revenue within a year of closing.
AMD stock rebounds before the bell after brutal selloff as China supply worries surface

AMD stock rebounds before the bell after brutal selloff as China supply worries surface

AMD shares rose about 4% in premarket trading Friday, rebounding after a two-day slide erased over 20% of its value. The company forecast Q1 revenue near $9.8 billion, about 5% below the previous quarter, and warned Chinese clients of server CPU supply delays. AMD’s stock hovered near $200 after closing at $192.50 Thursday. Uncertainty remains over U.S. export licenses for China-bound AI chips.
6 February 2026
Bradesco shares slide as Banco Bradesco maps 2026 growth after Q4 profit

Bradesco shares slide as Banco Bradesco maps 2026 growth after Q4 profit

Bradesco’s preferred shares fell 4.5% to 20.19 reais in Sao Paulo after the bank posted a fourth-quarter recurring net income of 6.5 billion reais and outlined 2026 growth targets. The bank expects loan growth of 8.5%–10.5% and net interest income after provisions of up to 48 billion reais. Investors are watching credit costs and expenses linked to Bradesco’s ongoing restructuring.
6 February 2026
CCC Intelligent Solutions stock price whipsaws: premarket bounce follows 13% slide as GM lawsuit surfaces

CCC Intelligent Solutions stock price whipsaws: premarket bounce follows 13% slide as GM lawsuit surfaces

CCC Intelligent Solutions shares rose 1.2% to $5.75 in premarket trading Friday after plunging 12.6% the previous session. Court records show General Motors sued CCC and others in a U.S. design-patent case. CCC also announced expanded access to its estimating software for collision-repair schools following a new workforce study. Quarterly results are due Feb. 24.
6 February 2026
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Mastercard stock price: MA slips as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI data next week

Mastercard stock price: MA slips as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI data next week

7 February 2026
Mastercard shares closed down 0.6% at $548.74 Friday, trailing gains in Visa and American Express. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 2.47% to a record 50,115.67. Mastercard disclosed a new cybersecurity partnership in the UAE and raised compensation for two top executives. U.S. jobs and inflation data, delayed by a government shutdown, are due next week.
Costco stock price retakes $1,000 — what traders are watching before Monday

Costco stock price retakes $1,000 — what traders are watching before Monday

7 February 2026
Costco closed Friday up 1.2% at $1,001.16, regaining the $1,000 level as about 2.36 million shares changed hands. January net sales rose 9.3% to $21.33 billion, with comparable sales up 7.1% and online sales surging 34.4%. Wells Fargo raised its price target to $950, maintaining a neutral rating. The next earnings call is set for March 5.
Johnson & Johnson stock price: What to watch after talc-case law firm ouster and new AFib data

Johnson & Johnson stock price: What to watch after talc-case law firm ouster and new AFib data

7 February 2026
Johnson & Johnson shares rose 0.9% to $239.99 Friday after a New Jersey appeals court disqualified Beasley Allen from state talc cases, citing improper coordination with a former J&J attorney. The ruling affects about 3,600 state lawsuits, while a related federal motion is pending. J&J also reported early 12-month pilot data for its investigational AFib device at a cardiology meeting.
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