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Silicon Labs stock jumps on Texas Instruments’ $7.5 billion buyout deal at $231 a share

Silicon Labs stock jumps on Texas Instruments’ $7.5 billion buyout deal at $231 a share

Texas Instruments agreed to acquire Silicon Labs for $231 per share in cash, a 69% premium over Silicon Labs’ last unaffected closing price. Silicon Labs shares surged 48% to $202.46 after the announcement. The $7.5 billion deal is expected to close in the first half of 2027. Silicon Labs canceled its Feb. 10 earnings call and paused guidance due to the pending transaction.
4 February 2026
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Snowflake stock skids as AI fears hit software; SNOW eyes Feb. 25 earnings

Snowflake stock skids as AI fears hit software; SNOW eyes Feb. 25 earnings

Snowflake Inc shares fell 7.5% to $160.24 by early afternoon Wednesday amid investor concerns over AI’s impact on software business models. The company announced a $200 million multi-year deal with OpenAI and launched new AI tools, including Cortex Code and Semantic View Autopilot. Snowflake’s fiscal 2026 results are due Feb. 25 after market close.
4 February 2026
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EuroGiant enters liquidation as court move puts 640 Irish retail jobs at risk

EuroGiant enters liquidation as court move puts 640 Irish retail jobs at risk

EuroGiant has entered court-appointed liquidation, putting about 640 jobs at risk across its 77 Irish stores, according to RTÉ. Stores remain open as liquidators review the business, with possible sales or closures ahead. Mark Degnan and Brendan O’Reilly of Interpath Advisory have been appointed provisional liquidators. The chain was founded in 1990 by Charlie O’Loughlin.
4 February 2026
Rocket Companies (RKT) stock slides 5% as traders eye Feb. 26 earnings after upbeat mortgage-metrics signal

Rocket Companies (RKT) stock slides 5% as traders eye Feb. 26 earnings after upbeat mortgage-metrics signal

Rocket Companies shares fell 5.2% to $19.29 by midday Wednesday after an SEC filing showed the firm expects its highest fourth-quarter net rate lock volume and gain-on-sale margin since 2021. The company will release full Q4 and 2025 results on Feb. 26. Trading volume Tuesday more than doubled the 50-day average. CEO Varun Krishna said Rocket is on track for its strongest mortgage loan production in four years.
4 February 2026
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Grab stock slides as Hesai lidar deal lands; what to watch for GRAB ahead of earnings

Grab stock slides as Hesai lidar deal lands; what to watch for GRAB ahead of earnings

Grab Holdings shares fell 2.3% to $4.17 by early afternoon Wednesday, extending recent losses despite being named exclusive Southeast Asia distributor for Hesai’s lidar sensors. Investors showed little reaction to the deal, focusing instead on Grab’s upcoming February 11 earnings and continued weakness in tech stocks. Hesai shares rose 0.4%. Financial terms of the partnership were not disclosed.
4 February 2026
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Disney stock rises as board taps parks chief Josh D’Amaro as next CEO

Disney stock rises as board taps parks chief Josh D’Amaro as next CEO

Walt Disney shares rose 3.1% to $107.47 Wednesday after the company named Josh D’Amaro as CEO effective March 18, with Dana Walden set to become president and chief creative officer. The leadership change follows Disney’s fiscal Q1 report showing 5% revenue growth to $26 billion but a 9% drop in segment operating income. Disney confirmed a $7 billion share buyback for fiscal 2026.
4 February 2026
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KLA stock drops again as chip-equipment names slide; what’s driving KLAC now

KLA stock drops again as chip-equipment names slide; what’s driving KLAC now

KLA shares fell 4.4% to $1,295.70 by midday Wednesday, deepening a multi-day slide and leaving the stock down 23% from its Jan. 29 peak. Applied Materials dropped 9%, Lam Research 10.6%, and ASML 5.3% as chip-equipment makers tracked a broader tech sell-off. Investors focused on upcoming industry events with key U.S. labor and inflation data delayed.
4 February 2026
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Nvidia’s $20B OpenAI deal talk is back — and Oracle’s AI funding bet is in the spotlight

Nvidia’s $20B OpenAI deal talk is back — and Oracle’s AI funding bet is in the spotlight

Nvidia is nearing a $20 billion investment in OpenAI, a source said, as the AI firm seeks up to $100 billion at a valuation near $830 billion. Oracle’s stock rose after the company outlined plans to raise up to $50 billion, tied to OpenAI’s data center needs. Cerebras Systems secured $1 billion in funding, reaching a $23 billion valuation, as OpenAI explores chip alternatives.
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Verizon stock price rises as VZ outpaces a falling market amid buyback focus, Senate cyber pressure

Verizon stock price rises as VZ outpaces a falling market amid buyback focus, Senate cyber pressure

Verizon shares rose 1.3% to $46.85 in early Wednesday trading, near a one-year high, as about 19 million shares changed hands by 12:45 p.m. ET. The gain came despite broader market declines and as Senator Maria Cantwell pressed Verizon and AT&T to release documents on the “Salt Typhoon” cyber-espionage case. Verizon declared a $0.7075 quarterly dividend and outlined plans for $55 billion in shareholder returns through 2028.
4 February 2026
AT&T stock pops as Amazon cloud-and-satellite tie-up puts fiber back in focus

AT&T stock pops as Amazon cloud-and-satellite tie-up puts fiber back in focus

AT&T shares rose 2.1% to $27.39 by midday Wednesday after announcing a connectivity deal with Amazon’s AWS and satellite units. The agreement includes moving workloads to AWS Outposts and expanding fiber links to AWS data centers. Senate scrutiny of telecom security kept pressure on the sector. AT&T stock had closed 2% higher Tuesday, outperforming the broader market.
4 February 2026
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Confluent stock hovers below IBM’s $31 bid as key vote, results near

Confluent stock hovers below IBM’s $31 bid as key vote, results near

Confluent shares closed at $30.34 on Wednesday, about 2% below IBM’s $31-per-share cash offer, as software stocks fell and IBM dropped 4%. Heavy trading volume followed ahead of Confluent’s earnings report on Feb. 11 and a shareholder vote on Feb. 12. The spread to IBM’s bid now signals deal risk and timing. U.S. antitrust review ended Jan. 12, but other approvals remain pending.
4 February 2026
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Cisco stock slips as Olympics networking win meets earnings countdown

Cisco stock slips as Olympics networking win meets earnings countdown

Cisco shares fell 1.2% to $82.15 by midday Wednesday as investors assessed new sports-event tech contracts ahead of next week’s earnings. The company confirmed deals to supply AI networking for NBC’s 2026 Olympics coverage and Wi‑Fi 7 routers at Super Bowl LX. Cisco will report Q2 results after markets close Feb. 11. November guidance projected Q2 revenue of $15.0–$15.2 billion.
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  • Why Waiting for a Stock Market Crash Could Be Costly
    April 12, 2026, 9:37 AM EDT. Stock market volatility is rising amid concerns over the Iran conflict disrupting oil supplies, leading to energy inflation and central banks pausing interest rate cuts. This has increased recession risks and slashed growth forecasts. However, investors waiting to buy after a crash often miss the market bottom, risking losses. Data shows missing just 10 best trading days over 30 years halves portfolio returns, as these days cluster around market lows. Experts advise holding through downturns and buying shares on dips. Amid uncertainty, GSK (LSE:GSK), a major UK pharmaceutical company, remains a favored pick. Following strong 2025 earnings, GSK expects multiple drug approvals and trial updates in 2026, supporting potential gains despite economic headwinds and recession-resistant healthcare demand.

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Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

12 April 2026
Bitcoin fell 1.4% to $71,707 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad ended without a deal. Spot bitcoin ETFs logged net inflows last week, with BlackRock and Fidelity leading Friday’s buying. Morgan Stanley launched its MSBT fund on April 8, the first Wall Street bank to debut a bitcoin ETF. U.S. inflation data showed headline CPI up 3.3% in March, while core CPI rose 2.6%.
XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

12 April 2026
XRP slipped about 1% to $1.33 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad ended without a deal, pressuring crypto markets. The token traded in a narrow range, with bitcoin and ether also weaker. XRP’s market cap stands at $81.7 billion, with $1.96 billion in daily volume. The token remains 63.5% below its all-time high.
Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

12 April 2026
Spot gold steadied at $4,761.79 an ounce Friday after a third weekly gain, with U.S. futures at $4,787.40. The dollar posted its biggest weekly drop since January, making gold cheaper for non-U.S. buyers. U.S.-Iran talks ended without a deal, keeping geopolitical risks high. China’s central bank increased gold reserves for a 17th month, reaching 74.38 million ounces.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 12.04.2026

12 April 2026
Futu Holdings (FUTU) rose 10.2% in the past week but trades 13.4% below its January level. Shares closed at $154.50, while analysts estimate intrinsic value at $245.48. The company posted a 92.2% return over 12 months. Valuation models indicate earnings exceed risk costs, supporting long-term growth projections.
India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

11 April 2026
Lockheed Martin said it is not in direct talks with India over the F-35, clarifying that any approach must go through official U.S. and Indian channels under the Foreign Military Sales process. Indian officials confirmed no formal discussions on acquiring the F-35 have begun. India recently approved a $40 billion military upgrade, including other fighter jets, while Lockheed’s F-21 remains in a separate competition.
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