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Snap stock slips again ahead of earnings — here’s what traders are watching

Snap stock slips again ahead of earnings — here’s what traders are watching

Snap Inc shares fell about 1% to $6.03 Wednesday morning, extending a four-day losing streak ahead of its earnings report after the bell. The stock is down 48% from its 52-week high, with trading volume more than double the 50-day average. Snap will release Q4 and full-year 2025 results later today, as investors watch for updates on ad demand and its augmented reality push.
4 February 2026
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GOOG stock price drops as Alphabet earnings loom and DOJ appeal adds fresh antitrust risk

GOOG stock price drops as Alphabet earnings loom and DOJ appeal adds fresh antitrust risk

Alphabet’s Class C shares fell 1.8% to $334.62 by midmorning Wednesday, hitting a new intraday low ahead of its earnings report. The drop followed a global selloff in software and data-analytics stocks after Anthropic’s Claude Cowork launch. Alphabet’s earnings call is set for 4:30 p.m. EST, with analysts watching for updates on AI and data center spending. Regulators said they will appeal remedies in the ongoing Google search monopoly case.
4 February 2026
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SanDisk stock drops 11% after $750–$1,000 targets pile up on AI memory demand

SanDisk stock drops 11% after $750–$1,000 targets pile up on AI memory demand

SanDisk shares fell 11.2% to $617.88 Wednesday morning, reversing part of a recent rally fueled by bullish analyst upgrades and strong earnings. The drop followed a surge of over 16% Monday after SanDisk reported Q2 revenue of $3.03 billion and projected Q3 revenue up to $4.8 billion. Trading volume hit 30.7 million shares Tuesday, 63% above average. SanDisk recently extended its supply deal with Kioxia through 2034.
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AMD stock slides after soft forecast revives Nvidia doubts despite record Q4 earnings

AMD stock slides after soft forecast revives Nvidia doubts despite record Q4 earnings

AMD forecast first-quarter revenue around $9.8 billion, down from $10.27 billion the previous quarter, citing lower MI308 AI chip sales to China. Shares fell nearly 7% in premarket trading after the outlook missed investor expectations. The company reported a 34% jump in fourth-quarter revenue, but analysts noted data-center sales would have missed forecasts without China-related MI308 sales.
4 February 2026
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Shopify stock drops again as ChatGPT checkout fees fuel fresh Wall Street split

Shopify stock drops again as ChatGPT checkout fees fuel fresh Wall Street split

Shopify shares fell 4.7% to $113.65 early Wednesday, extending Tuesday’s 8% drop. Investors weighed mixed analyst views on the company’s AI-driven “agentic commerce” strategy and a 4% merchant fee for ChatGPT checkout. Jefferies and Wolfe Research flagged profitability and valuation concerns. Wall Street’s consensus rating remains “Moderate Buy.”
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AMD stock price slides 14% after outlook flags a slower quarter — and AI nerves bite

AMD stock price slides 14% after outlook flags a slower quarter — and AI nerves bite

AMD shares fell 14.2% to $207.81 in New York after the company warned of a 5% sequential drop in first-quarter revenue, citing about $100 million in China chip sales. The stock marked its steepest single-day loss in months. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 34% to $10.27 billion, with data center sales hitting a record $5.4 billion. Investors await Nvidia’s Feb. 25 earnings for further signals on AI hardware demand.
4 February 2026
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AMD stock drops on cautious Q1 outlook after record results; Costco rotisserie chicken faces lawsuit

AMD stock drops on cautious Q1 outlook after record results; Costco rotisserie chicken faces lawsuit

AMD shares fell nearly 7% premarket after forecasting first-quarter revenue of about $9.8 billion, below its record fourth quarter. The outlook includes $390 million in China-bound AI chip sales under a U.S. license. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 34% to $10.27 billion, with net income at $1.51 billion. CEO Lisa Su expects stronger AI server demand in the second half.
4 February 2026
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Broadcom stock slides as AI jitters hit chipmakers; AVGO eyes March 4 earnings

Broadcom stock slides as AI jitters hit chipmakers; AVGO eyes March 4 earnings

Broadcom shares fell 2.3% to $312.87 Wednesday, tracking declines in chip stocks after AMD’s weak sales forecast reignited doubts about AI hardware demand. The drop followed a 3.3% slide Tuesday, despite Broadcom unveiling new enterprise Wi-Fi 8 products. Software and IT services stocks also slid globally after Anthropic’s AI agent launch. Broadcom will report fiscal Q1 results on March 4.
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Silver price snaps back toward $90 after crash; traders brace for more swings

Silver price snaps back toward $90 after crash; traders brace for more swings

Spot silver surged nearly 6% to about $90 an ounce Wednesday, recovering from last week’s record drop triggered by CME margin hikes and the Fed chair nomination. Spot gold rose 2% to $5,047 an ounce. Volatility in silver remains high, with realized volatility hitting 186% on Friday. Markets now await ECB and BoE decisions, while U.S. data releases face disruptions.
4 February 2026
Dow Jones today: Dow edges higher as Lilly, Super Micro cushion Wall Street after AI software rout

Dow Jones today: Dow edges higher as Lilly, Super Micro cushion Wall Street after AI software rout

The Dow rose 0.4% at Wednesday’s open, led by gains in Eli Lilly and Super Micro Computer after strong earnings. The Nasdaq slipped 0.27% as investors remained wary of software stocks amid AI disruption fears. ADP reported U.S. private payrolls rose by just 22,000 in January, missing forecasts. President Trump signed a bill ending the partial government shutdown, but funding for Homeland Security runs out February 13.
4 February 2026
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Bitcoin price slips toward $74,000 as ETF flows whipsaw and Warsh Fed pick keeps traders wary

Bitcoin price slips toward $74,000 as ETF flows whipsaw and Warsh Fed pick keeps traders wary

Bitcoin fell nearly 4% Wednesday, trading near $74,389 after dipping as low as $72,971. Ether dropped about 4% to $2,169. Crypto-linked stocks, including Coinbase and Marathon Digital, also declined. Uncertainty grew after President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Fed, while weak U.S. jobs data and volatile ETF flows added to market pressure.
4 February 2026
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Natural gas price snaps back after Monday’s 30-year plunge as “draw for the ages” nears

Natural gas price snaps back after Monday’s 30-year plunge as “draw for the ages” nears

NYMEX Henry Hub natural gas futures climbed 3.6% to $3.43 per mmBtu Wednesday, rebounding after Monday’s 25.7% plunge, the steepest since 1995. Traders await Thursday’s EIA storage report, with analysts expecting a record 366 bcf withdrawal for the week ended Jan. 30. U.S. gas stocks and funds were mixed in early trading. Weather forecasts and storage data continue to drive volatile price swings.
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Gold price today rebounds above $5,000 as bullion extends comeback after historic rout

Gold price today rebounds above $5,000 as bullion extends comeback after historic rout

Spot gold jumped 2% to $5,038.99 an ounce Wednesday, rebounding after a sharp 4.8% plunge earlier in the week. U.S. gold futures for April rose 2.6% to $5,061.90. Precious-metals ETFs attracted $4.39 billion in January, while gold miner ETFs saw their biggest inflows since at least 2009. Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite Index gained 0.5%, lifted by mining stocks as gold prices recovered.
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  • US-Iran Talks Fail, Fueling Fears of Prolonged Energy Shock and Rising Oil Prices
    April 12, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT. The collapse of US-Iran peace talks after intensive negotiations in Pakistan has alarmed markets with expectations of rising oil prices. US Vice President JD Vance blamed Tehran's refusal to abandon its nuclear program, while Iran cited excessive US demands. Crude prices are poised to rise above $98 a barrel in early trading, with JPMorgan predicting prices over $100 in the second quarter. Former President Donald Trump threatened a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route Iran effectively controls. The ongoing conflict raises concerns about persistent energy supply disruptions, inflation pressures, and potential interest rate hikes, adding financial market uncertainty globally.

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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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