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AI Trends News 3 February 2026 - 4 February 2026

Nasdaq slides as AMD forecast and AI disruption fears hammer tech again

Nasdaq slides as AMD forecast and AI disruption fears hammer tech again

Tech stocks fell sharply Wednesday, sending the Nasdaq down 1.1% and the S&P 500 off 0.24%, while the Dow rose 0.79% as investors rotated into value and small caps. AMD plunged 12.2% after forecasting lower first-quarter revenue, dragging chipmakers and software stocks lower. Seven of 11 S&P sectors gained. Super Micro Computer surged 13% on strong AI server demand; Eli Lilly jumped 9.3% on a bullish profit outlook.
4 February 2026
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Shopify stock price slides again as AI jitters hit software — what to watch next

Shopify stock price slides again as AI jitters hit software — what to watch next

Shopify shares fell 5.5% to $112.74 by midday Wednesday, extending a tech sell-off that began after an AI chatbot rollout stoked competition fears. Trading volume topped 10 million shares as software stocks slid across North America and Europe. Shopify’s fourth-quarter earnings call is set for Feb. 11. Investors remain focused on guidance amid concerns over AI’s impact on margins and demand.
4 February 2026
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Dow Rises but S&P 500, Nasdaq Slip as AMD Sparks Fresh AI Fears Ahead of Google Earnings

Dow Rises but S&P 500, Nasdaq Slip as AMD Sparks Fresh AI Fears Ahead of Google Earnings

AMD shares fell 12% after a weak revenue forecast, dragging chip and software stocks lower and pushing the Nasdaq down 1.09% by midday. The S&P 500 slipped 0.24% while the Dow rose 0.79%. Super Micro and Eli Lilly gained on strong outlooks. Gold climbed above $5,000 as global markets stabilized.
4 February 2026
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Applied Materials stock slides 6% as chip tools sink; Wall Street eyes earnings and AI jitters

Applied Materials stock slides 6% as chip tools sink; Wall Street eyes earnings and AI jitters

Applied Materials shares fell 6% to $299.39 in late-morning trading, leading losses among chip equipment makers as the sector dropped. Lam Research slid 7.7%, ASML lost 3.4%, and KLA fell 2.1%. The declines followed renewed concerns about AI-driven demand and a weak outlook from Advanced Micro Devices. Investors are watching for Applied’s next results on Feb. 12 for signs of customer spending trends.
4 February 2026
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AMD stock slides after outlook; China AI chip sales and Nvidia gap back in focus

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
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Salesforce stock slips again before the open as AI “agent” fears keep pressure on CRM

Salesforce stock slips again before the open as AI “agent” fears keep pressure on CRM

Salesforce shares fell 1.3% to $193.88 in premarket trading Wednesday after a 6.9% drop the previous day, hitting a one-year low. The sell-off follows Anthropic’s launch of AI plug-ins, raising fears that AI agents could threaten software subscription models. IBM also slid 7.8%, leading declines on the Dow. Analyst Billy Fitzsimmons cut his Salesforce price target to $280, citing risks from AI-driven changes in software demand.
4 February 2026
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Sage Group share price slips again: AI selloff hits SGE.L ahead of AGM

Sage Group share price slips again: AI selloff hits SGE.L ahead of AGM

Sage Group shares fell 3.9% to 837 pence in London by mid-morning Wednesday, extending losses amid concerns that AI automation could threaten software subscription revenues. The company reported a 10% rise in organic revenue to £674 million and continued its buyback program, purchasing nearly 2 million shares on Feb. 3. Sage’s annual general meeting is set for Thursday, with a final dividend of 14.40 pence up for approval.
4 February 2026
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Why Snowflake stock slid 9%: AI disruption jitters swamp an OpenAI tie-up and a Postgres push

Why Snowflake stock slid 9%: AI disruption jitters swamp an OpenAI tie-up and a Postgres push

Snowflake shares fell 9.1% Tuesday to $173.24, following a $200 million OpenAI partnership and new product updates. The drop came as investors sold off software and cloud stocks after Anthropic launched new AI tools, raising concerns about pricing power and competition. Snowflake highlighted new features and integrations but faces pressure ahead of its February 25 earnings report.
4 February 2026
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Shopify stock price slumps after the bell as Wall Street digs into AI fears

Shopify stock price slumps after the bell as Wall Street digs into AI fears

Shopify shares fell 9.8% to $119.29 in after-hours trading Tuesday, with 25.7 million shares exchanged after a broad tech selloff tied to new AI tools from Anthropic. Analysts cited competition fears and upcoming earnings on Feb. 11, though some maintained bullish targets, highlighting strong merchant retention and possible upside in gross merchandise value.
4 February 2026
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Dow Jones slips 167 points on AI disruption fears; Alphabet, Amazon earnings next

Dow Jones slips 167 points on AI disruption fears; Alphabet, Amazon earnings next

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 166.67 points, or 0.34%, to 49,240.99 Tuesday as tech and software stocks dropped on AI disruption fears. IBM and Salesforce weighed heavily, while Walmart rose 3% to surpass a $1 trillion market cap. The S&P 500 lost 0.84% and the Nasdaq slid 1.43%. Earnings from Alphabet and Amazon are due next.
3 February 2026
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Palantir stock jumps, Thomson Reuters dives as Anthropic’s legal AI tool spooks software shares

Palantir stock jumps, Thomson Reuters dives as Anthropic’s legal AI tool spooks software shares

Palantir shares jumped 6.6% Tuesday after reporting a 70% surge in quarterly revenue and raising its 2026 outlook. Legal and enterprise software stocks tumbled, with Thomson Reuters down 17.4% and Salesforce and ServiceNow off about 8%, as traders worried over AI-driven price competition. Investors await AMD’s earnings after the bell. Anthropic’s new legal chatbot tool fueled concerns about disruption in knowledge-based sectors.
3 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

7 February 2026
Walmart shares rose 3.3% Friday to $131.18, up 10% since Jan. 30, as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The retailer’s market value crossed $1 trillion this week. Investors await January inflation data on Feb. 13 and Walmart’s quarterly results on Feb. 19 for signs of continued momentum.
Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

7 February 2026
Caterpillar shares surged 7.1% to $726.20 Friday, driving the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The move erased recent losses and followed insider selling by Group President Bob De Lange earlier in the week. Deere and CNH Industrial also gained as investors rotated into industrial stocks. Markets await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data.
Amazon stock slides as $200B AI spending plan meets cautious profit outlook

Amazon stock slides as $200B AI spending plan meets cautious profit outlook

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell 9% Friday after the company announced plans for $200 billion in 2026 capital spending, mainly for AWS and AI, and issued a first-quarter profit outlook below estimates. The stock drop could erase $200 billion in market value. Fourth-quarter net sales rose 14% to $213.4 billion, while free cash flow declined due to higher spending on AI infrastructure.
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