Amphenol stock slips as Wall Street waits for earnings next week

Amphenol stock slips as Wall Street waits for earnings next week

Amphenol shares fell about 0.9% to $151.14 Friday afternoon as investors awaited its quarterly report due January 28. Trading volume was below average, with focus on the integration of the recently acquired CommScope connectivity business. The company expects the deal to boost adjusted profits by 2026. Broader U.S. markets were mixed, with the Dow down and S&P 500 near flat.
PNC stock price slips as regional banks slide — bond sale and Fed week loom

PNC stock price slips as regional banks slide — bond sale and Fed week loom

PNC shares fell 1.4% to $218.91 by Friday afternoon, tracking a broader 3% drop in regional bank stocks. A filing showed PNC plans to raise $1.5 billion in subordinated notes due 2041 and $1.5 billion in senior notes due 2029. Investors are watching next week’s Federal Reserve meeting and bank guidance on net interest income. First Citizens BancShares shares dropped 8% after warning of weaker net interest income for 2026.
AbbVie stock rises as India rejects Venetoclax patent bid; ABBV traders eye Feb. 4 earnings

AbbVie stock rises as India rejects Venetoclax patent bid; ABBV traders eye Feb. 4 earnings

AbbVie shares rose 0.6% to $219.33 Friday after India’s patent office rejected the company’s bid to patent blood-cancer drug venetoclax, raising prospects for generics. The Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund fell 0.6%. Investors are watching for AbbVie’s Feb. 4 earnings after recent guidance cuts and U.S. pricing deals.
Super Micro (SMCI) stock flips lower after early pop as Feb. 3 earnings loom

Super Micro (SMCI) stock flips lower after early pop as Feb. 3 earnings loom

Super Micro Computer shares fell 2.5% to $31.64 Friday, reversing early gains ahead of its Feb. 3 earnings report. The company previously shifted $1.5 billion in revenue to the December quarter due to last-minute GPU rack changes. Super Micro expects second-quarter revenue of $10–11 billion, topping analyst forecasts. Rising component costs and margin pressures remain concerns for investors.
USB stock falls today as bank sector slides; U.S. Bancorp bond sale and Fed week in focus

USB stock falls today as bank sector slides; U.S. Bancorp bond sale and Fed week in focus

U.S. Bancorp shares fell 1.1% to $55.58 Friday afternoon, tracking a 3% drop in the SPDR S&P Bank ETF as regional banks slid after First Citizens BancShares’ weak outlook. The lender priced $2.25 billion in fixed-to-floating senior notes this week. Investors are focused on next week’s Federal Reserve meeting and its impact on bank margins. Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and JPMorgan also declined in afternoon trading.
Accenture stock slides in New York: traders weigh Sovereign AI deal and fresh Buy call

Accenture stock slides in New York: traders weigh Sovereign AI deal and fresh Buy call

Accenture shares fell 1.2% to $281.73 by midafternoon Friday, despite recent announcements of a major AI data center partnership with Sovereign AI and Palantir across EMEA. Berenberg initiated coverage with a buy rating and a $313 target. Investors remain uncertain about the timing of revenue from new AI projects. Accenture’s next earnings call is scheduled for March 19.
Broadcom stock slides as Intel shock ripples through chips ahead of Fed decision

Broadcom stock slides as Intel shock ripples through chips ahead of Fed decision

Broadcom shares fell 1.6% to $320.14 Friday as chip stocks slid, following Intel’s sharp warning on data center demand. About 22.2 million Broadcom shares traded, with the price swinging between $314.19 and $326.90. Investors are watching next week’s Fed rate decision and major tech earnings. Broadcom announced a new U.S. government software contract this week.
Gold races toward $5,000 as Ray Dalio warns of ‘capital wars’ and dollar strain

Gold races toward $5,000 as Ray Dalio warns of ‘capital wars’ and dollar strain

Gold hit a record $4,993.02 an ounce Friday, silver topped $100, as investors sought safe havens amid geopolitical tensions and a weaker dollar. Ray Dalio warned at Davos that the old “rule-based” order is gone, raising the risk of “capital wars.” Asset managers promoted gold and bitcoin as hedges against inflation and currency debasement. The dollar index fell 1.65% this week after tariff threats over Greenland.
Datadog (DDOG) stock slips as Stifel upgrade buzz cools and GitLab chatter resurfaces

Datadog (DDOG) stock slips as Stifel upgrade buzz cools and GitLab chatter resurfaces

Datadog shares fell 0.8% to $130.23 Friday afternoon, reversing part of Thursday’s rally after Stifel upgraded the stock to “buy” but cut its price target. Investors are watching for Datadog’s earnings on Feb. 10 and an investor day on Feb. 12, with deal speculation and analyst updates driving volatility.

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Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

7 February 2026
Meta shares dropped 1.3% to $661.46 on Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $135 billion, raising investor concerns over cash flow. Meta reported Q4 revenue of $59.89 billion, up 24% year-over-year, with ad impressions rising 18%. Analysts remain divided on whether AI-driven ad gains can offset the steep spending ramp.
IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

7 February 2026
IAG shares rose 4.33% to 438.50 pence Friday, near their 52-week high, ahead of full-year results due later this month. The company reported 162,073,135 treasury shares and total voting rights of 4,565,128,012. Brent crude fell 2.2% Thursday to $67.93 a barrel. South Europe Ground Services logged 712,340 operations in 2025 and seeks approval to operate in Portugal.
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