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Amazon stock slides on $200 billion AI capex plan as Nvidia and other AI stocks split

Amazon stock slides on $200 billion AI capex plan as Nvidia and other AI stocks split

Amazon shares fell 9% Friday after announcing a $200 billion capital spending plan for 2026, focused on AI infrastructure. Nvidia and AMD rose, while software stocks like ServiceNow and Salesforce dropped sharply. Alphabet signaled capital spending could reach up to $185 billion in 2026. The S&P 500 gained 0.88% and the Nasdaq rose 0.77% by mid-morning.
6 February 2026
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Ensign Group stock climbs toward $200 after 2026 outlook; Truist lifts ENSG target

Ensign Group stock climbs toward $200 after 2026 outlook; Truist lifts ENSG target

Ensign Group shares rose 1.4% to $199.86 in early Friday trading after the company projected 2026 diluted EPS of $7.41–$7.61 and revenue of $5.77–$5.84 billion. Truist raised its price target to $215, citing improved occupancy and acquisitions. Ensign reported Q4 revenue of $1.36 billion and net income of $95.5 million. The company ended 2025 with 378 operations and $503.9 million in cash.
6 February 2026
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XRP price today jumps after Thursday’s crypto rout as Ripple touts Hyperliquid tie-up

XRP price today jumps after Thursday’s crypto rout as Ripple touts Hyperliquid tie-up

XRP surged 5.5% to about $1.44 Friday, recovering from a 20% drop the day before as trading volume topped $14.5 billion. Bitcoin climbed back above $65,000, but both tokens remain on track for their steepest weekly losses since 2022. Ripple said its brokerage platform now supports Hyperliquid, expanding institutional access to on-chain derivatives. Global markets remain volatile amid a tech selloff and speculation over Fed rate cuts.
6 February 2026
Gold price today: Bullion snaps back toward $5,000 after brutal selloff

Gold price today: Bullion snaps back toward $5,000 after brutal selloff

Spot gold jumped 3.7% to $4,957.61 an ounce Friday morning after a sharp selloff, swinging nearly $310 intraday. CME Group raised margin requirements for gold futures to 9% from 8% as volatility persisted. Traders watched U.S.-Iran nuclear talks and awaited the delayed U.S. jobs report, now set for Feb. 11. The dollar hit a two-week high Thursday, adding pressure to metals markets.
6 February 2026
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Wall Street rebounds after tech rout, but Amazon stock slides on $200B AI spend plan

Wall Street rebounds after tech rout, but Amazon stock slides on $200B AI spend plan

Amazon shares plunged nearly 9% Friday after announcing a $200 billion AI spending plan, dragging tech stocks lower. The S&P 500 slipped into negative territory for the year on Thursday amid concerns over mounting capital expenditures and weak layoff data. By 09:30 a.m. ET, the Dow rose 0.62%, the S&P 500 gained 0.50%, and the Nasdaq edged up 0.35%. Chipmakers Nvidia and AMD rebounded, each rising over 5%.
6 February 2026
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Gold price forecast for 2026: $4,746 average eyed after the $5,600 peak — and new margin hikes

Gold price forecast for 2026: $4,746 average eyed after the $5,600 peak — and new margin hikes

CME Group raised margins on COMEX gold futures to 9% from 8% for Non-HRP accounts, its third hike since January 13. Spot gold rose 2.6% to $4,893.59 an ounce by early Friday, after sharp swings that saw prices hit nearly $5,600 last week and $4,403 on Monday. Indian dealers cut premiums to $70 an ounce as buyers paused. Gold’s one-week realised volatility topped 90%.
6 February 2026
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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.
6 February 2026
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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
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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.
6 February 2026
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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.
6 February 2026
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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.
6 February 2026
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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.
6 February 2026
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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.
6 February 2026
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  • Ethereum Rises on Grayscale Staking ETF Launch; Pepeto Presale Sparks Investor Interest
    April 11, 2026, 5:27 AM EDT. Ethereum (ETH) reversed its recent weakness as Grayscale launched its Ethereum Staking ETF on NYSE Arca, introducing tools easing liquidity for fund managers. The Ethereum Foundation's $143 million staking move curtailed long-standing sell pressure. ETH surged 8% within 24 hours, reaching $2,249 with a $271 billion market cap. While price resistance looms at $2,300, bullish targets near $2,700 suggest potential gains. Meanwhile, the Pepeto token presale, valued at a fraction of a cent, has raised $8.91 million, drawing early investors eager for significant returns before its Binance listing. PepetoSwap's zero-fee trading model contrasts typical platforms, enhancing token value retention. Market watchers see the Pepeto listing as a pivotal event poised to trigger notable price moves, underscoring a shift in sentiment and opportunity heading into 2026.

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LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 11, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 11, 2026, 5:33 AM EDT Ethereum Rises on Grayscale Staking ETF Launch; Pepeto Presale Sparks Investor Interest April 11, 2026, 5:27 AM EDT. **Ethereum (ETH)** reversed its recent weakness as Grayscale launched its **Ethereum Staking ETF** on NYSE Arca, introducing tools easing liquidity for fund managers. The Ethereum Foundation's $143 million staking move curtailed long-standing sell pressure. ETH surged 8% within 24 hours, reaching $2,249 with a $271 billion market cap. While price resistance looms at $2,300, bullish targets near $2,700 suggest potential gains. Meanwhile, the Pepeto token presale, valued
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Climbs as Traders Eye Fragile Iran Ceasefire

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Climbs as Traders Eye Fragile Iran Ceasefire

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London’s FTSE 100 rose 0.38% to 10,644.28 late Friday morning as investors awaited U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan. Brent crude climbed 1% to $96.83 a barrel, while sterling eased but was on track for its biggest weekly gain since January. The FTSE 250 gained 0.79%. Britain’s 10-year gilt yield stood at 4.807%.
US Stock Market Today: CPI, Oil and Iran Truce Set the Tone Before the Open

US Stock Market Today: CPI, Oil and Iran Truce Set the Tone Before the Open

10 April 2026
Dow e-minis slipped 0.15% before Friday’s open, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures each down 0.08% as traders awaited March CPI data and watched U.S.-Iran tensions. Economists expect headline CPI to rise 0.9% for March and 3.3% year-on-year. Weekly jobless claims increased to 219,000. Brent crude traded near $97 a barrel, while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained well below normal.
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