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AMD stock plunges nearly 15% as Anthropic jitters hit AI chips and software

AMD shares fell 15% after its quarterly forecast missed expectations, deepening losses for AI chip stocks. Super Micro Computer surged 12.7% on a raised revenue outlook tied to strong server demand. Nvidia and Broadcom slipped, while software stocks including Salesforce and CrowdStrike also declined amid concerns over AI’s impact on pricing.

4 February 2026

Artificial Intelligence·NASDAQ:AMD·Stock Market

AMD stock slides after outlook; China AI chip sales and Nvidia gap back in focus

AMD shares fell 13% to $211.08 in early New York trading Wednesday after the company forecast a sequential revenue decline for the current quarter. The chipmaker expects Q1 revenue of about $9.8 billion, down 5% from the previous quarter, despite record Q4 sales driven by AI chip shipments. Nvidia and Broadcom also declined, while Super Micro Computer gained.

4 February 2026

NASDAQ:AMD·Stock Market

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.

4 February 2026

Gold·LSE:LSEG·LSE:STAN·NASDAQ:CME·NYSE:JPM·NYSE:TD·Precious Metals

AppLovin stock sinks on AI ad-tech fears ahead of Feb. 11 earnings — what’s driving the slide

AppLovin shares fell about 12% Wednesday as software stocks slumped and investors grew wary of new AI-driven ad tech rivals. Unity Software dropped 10%. AppLovin will report fourth-quarter and full-year results after U.S. markets close on Feb. 11. CloudX, a startup using AI agents for mobile ad automation, launched its product the same day.

4 February 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:APP·NYSE:U·Stock Market·Technology

Texas Instruments’ $7.5B Silicon Labs buy: the wireless-chip grab behind the deal

Texas Instruments will acquire Silicon Labs for $231 per share in cash, valuing the deal at $7.5 billion. The companies expect to close the transaction by mid-2027, pending regulatory and shareholder approval. TI projects $450 million in annual cost savings within three years of closing. Silicon Labs shares jumped after the announcement, while TI stock fell.

4 February 2026

NASDAQ:SLAB·NASDAQ:TXN·Semiconductors·Technology

KKR and Singtel clinch $5.2 billion STT GDC buyout as Asia’s AI data centre race heats up

KKR and Singtel agreed to buy the remaining 82% of ST Telemedia Global Data Centres for S$6.6 billion, valuing the company at S$13.8 billion. After the deal, KKR will own 75% and Singtel 25%. Singtel shares hit a record S$4.95 before closing up 1%. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, pending approvals.

4 February 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Data Centers·NYSE:KKR·SGX:Z74·Technology

Super Micro (SMCI) jumps after record AI-server quarter, hikes 2026 sales view to $40 billion

Super Micro Computer raised its fiscal 2026 net sales forecast to at least $40 billion after reporting record quarterly revenue of $12.68 billion. Gross margin fell to 6.3% from 9.3% the previous quarter. Net income reached $401 million, with diluted earnings of $0.60 per share. Shares rose about 7% in after-hours trading.

4 February 2026

Artificial Intelligence·NASDAQ:SMCI·Stock Market

Palantir stock drops after earnings pop as PLTR traders weigh upgrades, AI jitters

Palantir shares fell 2.8% to $153.50 Wednesday morning, reversing part of a 6.9% jump after strong earnings and a 2026 revenue forecast of up to $7.2 billion. U.S. commercial revenue surged 137% in the fourth quarter. Analysts raised price targets but flagged valuation risks as software stocks face pressure from AI disruption.

4 February 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Earnings Reports·NYSE:PLTR·Stock Market

Brookfield taps Connor Teskey as new BAM CEO as succession plans sharpen after record 2025

Brookfield Asset Management named Connor Teskey CEO as it reported record fee-related earnings of $867 million for Q4 and raised its dividend by 15%. Bruce Flatt remains chairman. Fee-bearing capital rose 12% to $603 billion, driven by $112 billion in annual fundraising. BAM shares gained 3.4% in early trading.

4 February 2026

NYSE:BAM

Nvidia Stock Slides in Early Trade as OpenAI Chip Doubts and AI Selloff Bite

Nvidia shares fell 2.8% to $180.34 early Wednesday, extending losses after OpenAI was reported to be dissatisfied with some Nvidia chips and exploring alternatives. The drop followed a broader tech selloff sparked by Anthropic’s new AI tools and AMD’s weaker outlook. Nvidia is reportedly nearing a $20 billion investment in OpenAI’s funding round. CEO Jensen Huang called fears of AI replacing software “illogical.”

4 February 2026

NASDAQ:NVDA·Stock Market·Technology

Tesla stock (TSLA) flat as China sales rise but UK slump puts demand in focus

Tesla shares edged up 0.1% to $422 in early U.S. trading Wednesday, as higher China shipments offset a 57% January sales drop in the UK and mixed European results. Model 3 and Model Y deliveries from Shanghai rose 9.3% year-on-year. Investors are watching for regulatory moves on Full Self-Driving and the end of China incentives this month.

4 February 2026

Electric Vehicles·NASDAQ:TSLA·Stock Market

Micron stock price slips 4% in early trade as chip rally cools — what’s next for MU

Micron shares fell 4.2% to $419.44 in early Nasdaq trading Wednesday, tracking a broader tech selloff after AMD issued a cautious outlook. TrendForce forecasts DRAM contract prices will jump up to 95% in Q1, citing AI-driven demand. Analysts report Micron can meet only about two-thirds of customer orders amid a memory chip shortage. Investors await Micron’s Feb. 11 conference for updates on supply and pricing.

4 February 2026

NASDAQ:MU·Semiconductors·Stock Market·Technology

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Tesla stock price rises to $411 as Musk solar hiring push and China AI plan set up week ahead

7 February 2026

Tesla shares closed up 3.5% at $411.11 on Friday after news of a U.S. solar hiring push and an AI training center in China. The company targets 100 GW of U.S. solar manufacturing by 2028, far above current national output. Investors remain focused on Tesla’s autonomy and energy projects. Upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data may affect market sentiment next week.

Palantir stock price rebounds to $135.90 on Cognizant AI deal — what to watch next week

7 February 2026

Palantir shares closed Friday at $135.90, up 4.5% after Cognizant’s TriZetto unit announced plans to deploy Palantir Foundry and AIP in healthcare and business-process operations. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. U.S. jobs and inflation data due next week may shift rate expectations for high-growth software stocks.

SoFi stock pops on back-to-back insider buys as jobs, CPI loom next week

7 February 2026

SoFi shares jumped 7.2% to $20.86 Friday after heavy trading and insider stock purchases by two executives, SEC filings show. The moves come ahead of key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week, which could impact rate-sensitive lenders.

Kenvue stock price holds near $18 as Kimberly-Clark deal math tightens — what to watch next week

7 February 2026

Kenvue shares closed Friday at $18.13, up 0.33%, with about 63.5 million shares traded. The Kimberly-Clark offer values Kenvue at roughly $18.76 per share, leaving a deal spread of about 3%. Both companies’ shareholders approved the merger, which is expected to close in the second half of 2026 pending regulatory approvals. Kenvue’s dividend record date is Feb. 11, with earnings due Feb. 17.

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