Intel stock price whipsaws after earnings as weak outlook collides with supply squeeze

Intel stock price whipsaws after earnings as weak outlook collides with supply squeeze

Intel shares rose 0.2% to $54.32 in after-hours trading Thursday after swinging sharply on its earnings report. The company warned first-quarter revenue would miss Wall Street estimates, citing supply constraints, despite beating forecasts for the December quarter. Fourth-quarter revenue fell 4% to $13.7 billion. Traders focused on updates about Intel’s 18A manufacturing ramp and foundry demand.
Meta stock jumps nearly 6% as AI lab update and Threads ads put earnings in focus

Meta stock jumps nearly 6% as AI lab update and Threads ads put earnings in focus

Meta Platforms shares jumped 5.7% to close near $647.71 Thursday after U.S. stocks rallied on eased tariff threats and strong economic data. The company will expand ads on Threads globally next week and unveiled new internal AI models, according to CTO Andrew Bosworth. Investors await Meta’s earnings next week, focusing on AI spending and ad growth. The FTC will appeal the dismissal of its antitrust case against Meta.
Micron stock climbs on fresh William Blair call as AI memory squeeze tightens

Micron stock climbs on fresh William Blair call as AI memory squeeze tightens

Micron shares rose 1.6% to $395.54 in after-hours trading Thursday after William Blair initiated coverage with an Outperform rating, citing tight memory supply through 2027. Analysts warn soaring memory prices could squeeze phone and PC makers, with some predicting memory costs could reach up to 40% of a PC’s materials. Micron reported Q1 revenue of $13.64 billion and raised its Q2 outlook.
Tesla stock jumps as Musk flags “next month” FSD approvals and drops robotaxi safety monitors in Austin

Tesla stock jumps as Musk flags “next month” FSD approvals and drops robotaxi safety monitors in Austin

Tesla shares rose 4.1% to $449.15 after Elon Musk said robotaxi rides in Austin are operating without in-car safety monitors. Musk expects driver-supervised Full Self-Driving to get approval in Europe and China as early as next month. Investors await Tesla’s Jan. 28 earnings for updates on autonomy rollout and revenue.
Enphase Energy stock jumps 13% as Goldman turns bullish, with ENPH traders eyeing Feb. 3 earnings

Enphase Energy stock jumps 13% as Goldman turns bullish, with ENPH traders eyeing Feb. 3 earnings

Enphase Energy shares jumped 12.6% to $40.51 Thursday after Goldman Sachs upgraded the stock to Buy and raised its price target to $45. Trading volume topped 11 million shares, and options activity surged 29% above average. SolarEdge and Sunrun also advanced. Enphase will report earnings and hold a conference call on Feb. 3.
Nvidia stock nudges higher after China trip plan puts AI-chip exports back in play

Nvidia stock nudges higher after China trip plan puts AI-chip exports back in play

Nvidia shares rose 0.5% to $184.32 in late U.S. trading Thursday. CEO Jensen Huang plans a late-January visit to China as the company seeks renewed access for its H200 AI chips, following conflicting export approvals and customs bans. Investors await Nvidia’s fiscal Q4 results on Feb. 25. The stock rebounded 2.95% Wednesday after a sharp drop earlier in the week.
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Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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