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Natural gas prices rebound 5% as traders brace for Thursday’s EIA storage report

Natural gas prices rebound 5% as traders brace for Thursday’s EIA storage report

U.S. natural gas futures surged about 5% to $3.48 per mmBtu late Wednesday, rebounding after a sharp drop earlier this week. Leveraged ETFs BOIL and KOLD swung 7.5% higher and 8% lower, respectively. Analysts expect the Feb. 5 storage report to show a record 366 Bcf withdrawal after last week’s Arctic freeze. U.S. LNG exports fell slightly in January as plant outages hit supply.
4 February 2026
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Silver price today rebounds again after rout; XAG/USD near $88, SLV rises after the close

Silver price today rebounds again after rout; XAG/USD near $88, SLV rises after the close

Spot silver jumped 3.7% to $88.20 an ounce in late U.S. trading Wednesday, extending a rebound after last week’s record volatility. SLV closed up nearly 3%. The market remains unsettled after silver’s plunge from a Jan. 29 high of $121.64. Traders are watching Friday’s U.S.-Iran talks and the delayed U.S. payrolls report set for Feb. 11.
4 February 2026
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Boston Scientific (BSX) stock dives on electrophysiology sales miss — what to watch after the bell

Boston Scientific (BSX) stock dives on electrophysiology sales miss — what to watch after the bell

Boston Scientific shares fell nearly 18% in after-hours trading Wednesday after the company reported disappointing electrophysiology sales and lowered its 2026 growth outlook. U.S. demand for the Watchman implant also missed expectations. The company guided first-quarter adjusted EPS to $0.78–$0.80 and organic revenue growth of 8.5%–10%. Analysts are watching for further estimate cuts and commentary on heart-rhythm procedure trends.
4 February 2026
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Eli Lilly stock price jumps 10% after-hours on upbeat 2026 forecast and Q4 beat

Eli Lilly stock price jumps 10% after-hours on upbeat 2026 forecast and Q4 beat

Eli Lilly shares jumped 10.4% to $1,107.12 in after-hours trading Wednesday after reporting fourth-quarter revenue up 43% to $19.29 billion and a 2026 profit outlook above Wall Street forecasts. The company expects 2026 revenue of $80–83 billion and non-GAAP earnings per share of $33.50–$35.00. Mounjaro sales reached $7.41 billion and Zepbound $4.26 billion for the quarter.
4 February 2026
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GOOG stock drops after-hours as Alphabet’s $185 billion spending plan rattles investors

GOOG stock drops after-hours as Alphabet’s $185 billion spending plan rattles investors

Alphabet’s Class C shares fell 2.1% to $333.42 in after-hours trading after the company projected 2026 capital expenditures of $175–185 billion. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 18% to $113.8 billion, with Google Cloud up 48% to $17.7 billion. The company announced a $0.21 per share dividend and a $2.1 billion compensation charge tied to Waymo. Investors questioned whether AI demand will offset the higher spending.
4 February 2026
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Meta stock slides after hours as AI jitters hit tech and senators target scam ads

Meta stock slides after hours as AI jitters hit tech and senators target scam ads

Meta Platforms shares fell 3.3% to $669 in after-hours trading Wednesday, extending losses during a turbulent week for tech stocks. The drop followed a broader Nasdaq decline of 1.51% as investors weighed AI spending and regulatory risks. U.S. lawmakers introduced a bill targeting scam ads on social media, drawing a response from Meta. Traders are watching Alphabet’s earnings and regulatory developments for further market direction.
4 February 2026
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Oracle stock drops 5% after-hours as $25B bond sale and $5B convertible preferred deal land

Oracle stock drops 5% after-hours as $25B bond sale and $5B convertible preferred deal land

Oracle shares fell 5.2% to $146.65 in after-hours trading after the company filed for a $25 billion notes offering and a $5 billion convertible preferred deal. The moves come as Oracle seeks funding for data-center expansion tied to cloud demand. Traders are watching for signs Oracle will tap its $20 billion at-the-market share program. The Nasdaq dropped 1.51% as tech stocks slid.
4 February 2026
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Amazon stock slips ahead of earnings as AI spending jitters hit big tech

Amazon stock slips ahead of earnings as AI spending jitters hit big tech

Amazon shares closed down 2.4% at $232.99 Wednesday ahead of its quarterly report, as tech stocks broadly retreated. Investors are focused on Amazon’s capital spending and AWS growth, with concerns mounting over rising AI-related costs. The Nasdaq fell 1.51%. Amazon will discuss its results and outlook in a conference call Thursday after the bell.
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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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