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Nvidia stock bounces in premarket as Amazon’s $200B AI spend stirs the trade; China chip licences in focus

Nvidia stock bounces in premarket as Amazon’s $200B AI spend stirs the trade; China chip licences in focus

Nvidia shares rose 2.7% in premarket trading Friday after the Nasdaq hit a two-month low. Amazon shares dropped 8% premarket following news its 2026 capital expenditures could reach $200 billion. Nvidia’s supply chain pushed back on AI bubble fears, while export policy talks with ByteDance remain unresolved. Investors await Nvidia’s Feb. 25 earnings and key U.S. economic data next week.
6 February 2026
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Dow Jones futures tick up after 600-point slide as Amazon’s $200B AI spend plan hits tech

Dow Jones futures tick up after 600-point slide as Amazon’s $200B AI spend plan hits tech

Dow futures rose 71 points, or 0.1%, in early premarket trading Friday after the index plunged 592 points Thursday, led by sharp drops in Amazon and Microsoft. Amazon shares fell 8% premarket as investors scrutinized its capital spending. U.S. jobs and inflation reports were delayed by a short government shutdown, leaving traders waiting for fresh data. Weekly jobless claims climbed to 231,000.
6 February 2026
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Amazon stock drops in premarket as $200 billion AI capex plan grabs the spotlight

Amazon stock drops in premarket as $200 billion AI capex plan grabs the spotlight

Amazon shares fell 7.7% to $205.60 in premarket trading Friday after a steep drop following earnings. The company plans about $200 billion in capital expenditures for 2026 and forecast first-quarter operating income between $16.5 billion and $21.5 billion. Fourth-quarter net sales reached $213.4 billion, with AWS revenue up 24% to $35.6 billion.
6 February 2026
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Amazon stock price slides after-hours on $200B AI spending forecast as AI stocks wobble

Amazon stock price slides after-hours on $200B AI spending forecast as AI stocks wobble

Amazon shares fell up to 11% after hours Thursday after forecasting $200 billion in 2026 capital expenditures and a weaker-than-expected first-quarter profit. Alphabet set a $175–$185 billion capex target for 2026. The S&P 500 software and services index extended losses, nearing a $1 trillion drop since late January. Nvidia faces U.S. licensing hurdles on chip sales to ByteDance.
5 February 2026
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Dow Jones slides nearly 600 points as AI spending fears hit Wall Street; Amazon sinks after the bell

Dow Jones slides nearly 600 points as AI spending fears hit Wall Street; Amazon sinks after the bell

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.2% to 48,908.72 as investors dumped tech stocks on concerns over soaring AI infrastructure costs at Amazon and Alphabet. Amazon shares dropped up to 11% after it raised its 2026 capital spending forecast to $200 billion. U.S. jobless claims rose by 22,000 to 231,000, while job openings hit a three-year low. The Nasdaq closed at its lowest since November.
5 February 2026
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Amazon stock drops after-hours as $200B capex plan and profit outlook jar investors

Amazon stock drops after-hours as $200B capex plan and profit outlook jar investors

Amazon shares fell nearly 8% in after-hours trading after the company announced about $200 billion in capital spending for 2026 and a first-quarter profit outlook below Wall Street forecasts. The stock closed regular trading down 4.9% at $221.55. Investors are watching for updates on AWS demand and spending during Amazon’s earnings call at 5 p.m. ET.
5 February 2026
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Amazon earnings today: AWS cloud growth under the microscope after Microsoft’s $500B wipeout

Amazon earnings today: AWS cloud growth under the microscope after Microsoft’s $500B wipeout

Amazon will report fourth-quarter results Thursday, with analysts expecting AWS revenue near $35 billion, up about 21% year-over-year. Investors remain cautious after Microsoft’s Azure slowdown erased $500 billion in value from Microsoft shares. Amazon projects net sales between $206 billion and $213 billion for the quarter. Wall Street eyes Amazon’s spending on AI infrastructure and its impact on margins.
5 February 2026
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Amazon stock slides ahead of Q4 earnings as Wall Street warns 2026 will be an AI “swing factor”

Amazon stock slides ahead of Q4 earnings as Wall Street warns 2026 will be an AI “swing factor”

Amazon shares fell 2.5% to $232.68 Wednesday, outpacing the Nasdaq-100’s 2.1% drop ahead of Thursday’s earnings report. Analysts expect Q4 sales of $211.56 billion and EPS of $1.98, with AWS revenue forecast at $35.02 billion. Options markets indicate traders are bracing for a 7% swing after results. Raymond James cut its price target to $260, citing AI strategy as key for 2026.
4 February 2026
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Amazon stock slips as AWS flags Europe power-grid delays — with earnings days away

Amazon stock slips as AWS flags Europe power-grid delays — with earnings days away

Amazon shares fell 1.7% to $238.73 Tuesday morning after AWS warned of up to seven-year delays for power-grid connections in Europe, hindering data center expansion. The announcement comes two days before Amazon’s quarterly results, heightening investor focus on cloud and AI spending. The Invesco QQQ Trust dropped 1.1%, while the SPDR S&P 500 ETF slipped 0.4%.
3 February 2026
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Amazon stock ticks up as analyst lifts target ahead of Feb. 5 earnings test

Amazon stock ticks up as analyst lifts target ahead of Feb. 5 earnings test

Amazon shares rose 0.5% to $240.51 Monday after Citizens JMP raised its price target to $315 ahead of Thursday’s earnings. Analyst Andrew Boone cited AWS growth and AI investments, but warned of possible cloud capacity limits. U.S. stocks opened lower, with the S&P 500 down 0.2% and Nasdaq off 0.4%. Investors are focused on Amazon’s cloud margins and AI spending.
2 February 2026
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Amazon stock (AMZN) heads into earnings week as Saks ends “Saks on Amazon” deal

Amazon stock (AMZN) heads into earnings week as Saks ends “Saks on Amazon” deal

Saks Global will close its “Saks on Amazon” storefront as part of its Chapter 11 restructuring, ending a partnership tied to Amazon’s $475 million investment. Amazon shares fell 1.0% to $239.30 Friday. The move comes ahead of Amazon’s Q4 earnings report on Feb. 5 and the U.S. jobs report on Feb. 6. The S&P 500 dropped 0.4% and Nasdaq lost 0.9% after Kevin Warsh was named Fed chair and inflation data rose.
1 February 2026
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Amazon stock slips after report of a mega OpenAI check — what AMZN investors watch next

Amazon stock slips after report of a mega OpenAI check — what AMZN investors watch next

Amazon shares closed down 0.5% at $241.74 Thursday as reports surfaced of multibillion-dollar investment talks with OpenAI. The company confirmed plans to cut 16,000 corporate jobs, about 10% of its white-collar workforce. CEO Andy Jassy is reportedly leading negotiations with OpenAI’s Sam Altman. Neither company has commented publicly on the potential deal.
29 January 2026
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Amazon stock slides after hours on 16,000 layoffs — what AMZN investors watch before earnings

Amazon stock slides after hours on 16,000 layoffs — what AMZN investors watch before earnings

Amazon shares fell 0.7% to $243.01 in after-hours trading after announcing 16,000 more corporate job cuts and plans to close all remaining Fresh and Go stores. Most affected U.S. workers have 90 days to find new roles within the company. CEO Andy Jassy is pushing to trim management layers and speed decisions. Investors await next week’s earnings amid rising AI costs and ongoing restructuring.
29 January 2026
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Amazon stock climbs after Whole Foods pivot — what AMZN investors watch before Feb. 5

Amazon stock climbs after Whole Foods pivot — what AMZN investors watch before Feb. 5

Amazon shares rose 2.6% to $244.69 in after-hours trading Tuesday after the company said it will close its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores, convert some to Whole Foods, and expand same-day grocery delivery. Closures start Feb. 1, with California stores open longer due to regulations. Trading volume reached 37.7 million shares. Perishable grocery sales via same-day delivery have surged 40-fold since January 2025.
27 January 2026
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Amazon stock slips after $309 million returns settlement; AMZN target raised ahead of earnings

Amazon stock slips after $309 million returns settlement; AMZN target raised ahead of earnings

Amazon shares dipped 0.3% Monday after the company agreed to a $309 million settlement over U.S. returns-refund claims. Roth Capital raised its price target on Amazon, citing new AWS business in the UK. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both rose, leaving Amazon’s decline isolated. Investors await Amazon’s quarterly report and the Federal Reserve’s rate decision later this week.
27 January 2026
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Amazon stock heads into Monday with fresh layoff report and Feb. 5 earnings date in view

Amazon stock heads into Monday with fresh layoff report and Feb. 5 earnings date in view

Amazon shares rose 2.1% Friday to $239.16, then slipped 0.1% after hours, as Reuters reported the company may announce thousands of new corporate layoffs as soon as Tuesday. The cuts could hit AWS, retail, Prime Video, and HR teams, sources said. Amazon will report fourth-quarter earnings on Feb. 5. The company declined to comment on the layoff plans.
25 January 2026
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Amazon stock price lifts as AMZN sets Feb. 5 earnings call and tariff jitters ease

Amazon stock price lifts as AMZN sets Feb. 5 earnings call and tariff jitters ease

Amazon shares rose 1.3% to $234.34 in after-hours trading Thursday after the company set its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings call for Feb. 5. Traders are watching for tariff developments and the Federal Reserve meeting next week. CEO Andy Jassy said tariffs are starting to affect some Amazon prices. U.S. consumer spending rose 0.5% in November, while the PCE price index climbed 2.8% year-over-year.
22 January 2026
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  • IonQ Soars 755% Revenue Growth, Expands into Satellite Networking
    May 21, 2026, 7:35 AM EDT. IonQ reported a 755% year-over-year revenue increase after shifting to a full-stack quantum computing model. The firm also announced expansion into satellite networking, signaling broader applications for its technology. This growth and diversification led to a rating upgrade, positioning IonQ as a standout quantum stock with notable upside potential and distinct risks.

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Quantum Stocks Surge on $2 Billion Play; IonQ Faces Next Hurdle

Quantum Stocks Surge on $2 Billion Play; IonQ Faces Next Hurdle

21 May 2026
IonQ shares jumped 8% in premarket trading Thursday to $52.47 after the U.S. announced $2 billion in quantum-computing grants, though IonQ was not among the recipients. The company recently reported first-quarter revenue of $64.7 million, up 755% year-over-year, and raised its 2026 revenue outlook to $260–$270 million. SkyWater shareholders approved IonQ’s merger, pending regulatory approval.
Rigetti Shares Rally on U.S. Quantum Funding as Debate Over Value Returns

Rigetti Shares Rally on U.S. Quantum Funding as Debate Over Value Returns

21 May 2026
Rigetti Computing shares jumped 13.2% in premarket trading Thursday after reports the Trump administration will award $2 billion in grants to nine quantum-computing firms, including $100 million for Rigetti. The company reported Q1 revenue of $4.4 million and an operating loss of $26 million. Shares closed Wednesday at $16.88, quoted at $19.10 before the market opened.
VIDA Global Stock Draws Attention After AI Agent IPO

VIDA Global Stock Draws Attention After AI Agent IPO

21 May 2026
VIDA Global shares jumped 81.2% to close at $4.15 Wednesday, then traded at $4.97 pre-market Thursday after volatile early sessions on NYSE American. Founder and CEO Lyle Pratt bought 187,500 shares at the $4 IPO price, SEC filings showed. The company raised $15 million in its IPO last week, selling 3.75 million shares. VIDA reported 2025 revenue of $551,383 and a net loss of $2.9 million.
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