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IonQ stock tumbles again as short-seller report hangs over quantum trade

IonQ stock tumbles again as short-seller report hangs over quantum trade

IonQ shares fell about 11% to $31.49 Thursday after Wolfpack Research released a short report questioning the company’s reliance on U.S. defense funding. IonQ denied the claims, calling them “false, misleading, and unsubstantiated.” Other quantum computing stocks, including Rigetti and D-Wave, also dropped sharply. Investors await IonQ’s February 25 earnings for further details.
5 February 2026
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Spotify stock price slides 6% as it moves into physical books, with earnings next week in focus

Spotify stock price slides 6% as it moves into physical books, with earnings next week in focus

Spotify shares fell 6.4% to $412.42 in New York Thursday, tracking a broader tech selloff. The company announced users will soon be able to buy physical books in-app via Bookshop.org and previewed its “Page Match” audiobook tool, set to launch by Feb. 23. Investors are focused on Spotify’s Q4 earnings report due Feb. 10.
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Natural gas price today: Henry Hub steadies after huge EIA draw as Cheniere stock slips

Natural gas price today: Henry Hub steadies after huge EIA draw as Cheniere stock slips

U.S. natural gas futures rose about 1% to $3.51/mmBtu Thursday after the EIA reported a 360 bcf storage withdrawal, below analyst forecasts. Storage stood at 2,463 bcf, 27 bcf under the five-year average. Cheniere Energy filed to expand its Corpus Christi LNG facility, while gas-linked stocks traded mixed in afternoon action. March contract volatility hit new highs following sharp swings last week.
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C3.ai AI stock price sinks again as insider sale and software rout keep pressure on NYSE:AI

C3.ai AI stock price sinks again as insider sale and software rout keep pressure on NYSE:AI

C3.ai shares fell 7% to $10.33 Thursday after a regulatory filing showed Executive Chairman Thomas Siebel sold 27,605 shares at $10.81 each. The broader S&P 500 software and services index dropped 2.8%, erasing over $950 billion in value since January 28. Investors are watching for signals from C3.ai’s March conference amid sector-wide concerns over AI’s impact.
5 February 2026
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XRP price tumbles nearly 19% as bitcoin slide and Fed chair pick weigh on crypto

XRP price tumbles nearly 19% as bitcoin slide and Fed chair pick weigh on crypto

XRP plunged 19% to $1.22 in 24 hours as crypto markets sold off, with $52 million in XRP futures liquidated, CoinGlass reported. Bitcoin fell to $66,675, its lowest since October 2024, while ether dropped over 7%. Senate Democrats urged a delay in hearings for Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh amid ongoing investigations. Ripple said it integrated Hyperliquid into its institutional brokerage service.
5 February 2026
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BitMine (BMNR) stock slides as Ethereum breaks $2,000 — what traders watch next

BitMine (BMNR) stock slides as Ethereum breaks $2,000 — what traders watch next

BitMine Immersion Technologies shares fell 10.3% to $18.20 Thursday after ether dropped below $2,000. The company holds over 4.2 million ETH, tying its stock closely to crypto price swings. Trading volume topped 40 million shares by mid-afternoon. Investors await updates on BitMine’s Q1 staking rollout and possible earnings announcement.
5 February 2026
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Alphabet stock (GOOGL) slides as Google’s AI capex bill grows — what Wall Street watches next

Alphabet stock (GOOGL) slides as Google’s AI capex bill grows — what Wall Street watches next

Alphabet shares fell 2.4% Thursday, closing at $324.95 after the company announced 2026 capital spending of up to $185 billion, nearly double its 2025 budget. The stock earlier dropped as much as 8%. Alphabet reported Q4 revenue of $113.8 billion and net income of $34.5 billion. Investors are watching for Amazon’s earnings after the bell.
5 February 2026
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Silver price dives about 15% as selloff resumes — what traders watch next for XAG/USD

Silver price dives about 15% as selloff resumes — what traders watch next for XAG/USD

Spot silver plunged nearly 15% to around $75 an ounce Thursday, after swinging between $72 and $90 in volatile trading. The dollar hit a two-week high and U.S. stocks fell, as investors faced margin calls and trimmed leveraged positions. Silver funds dropped sharply, with SLV down almost 12%. The U.S. payrolls report was postponed to Feb. 11 after a brief government shutdown.
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Dow Jones today: Index slides about 1% as Alphabet capex plan stirs fresh AI jitters

Dow Jones today: Index slides about 1% as Alphabet capex plan stirs fresh AI jitters

The Dow Jones fell 502.57 points, or 1.02%, to 48,998.73 Thursday as tech stocks slid after Alphabet announced plans to nearly double capital spending for AI. Qualcomm shares dropped on weak guidance, while Amazon slipped ahead of earnings. Weekly jobless claims rose to 231,000 and U.S. layoffs hit a 17-year January high. The CBOE volatility index reached its highest level in over two months.
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Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Macquarie Group shares fell 2.17% to A$207.83 Friday, marking a third straight decline as the ASX 200 slid 2%. Australia’s regulator trimmed liquidity requirements for Macquarie Bank after improvements in controls. Macquarie Asset Management announced two UK utility deals, including full ownership of Last Mile Infrastructure and the purchase of Energy Assets Group. Investors await Tuesday’s operational briefing.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 1:04 AM EST Crude Oil Prices Rise on Dollar Weakness, Geopolitical Tensions February 7, 2026, 12:52 AM EST. Crude oil prices edged higher on Friday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East. March WTI crude gained 0.41%, rebounding from early losses, while gasoline prices rose 1.38%. Doubts over a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal loom after reports of Iran's refusal to halt uranium enrichment, raising the risk of military action and potential disruption of vital shipping routes. Additionally, a surge in U.S. consumer
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
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