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Artificial Intelligence News 4 February 2026

Snowflake stock skids as AI fears hit software; SNOW eyes Feb. 25 earnings

Snowflake stock skids as AI fears hit software; SNOW eyes Feb. 25 earnings

Snowflake Inc shares fell 7.5% to $160.24 by early afternoon Wednesday amid investor concerns over AI’s impact on software business models. The company announced a $200 million multi-year deal with OpenAI and launched new AI tools, including Cortex Code and Semantic View Autopilot. Snowflake’s fiscal 2026 results are due Feb. 25 after market close.
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Nvidia’s $20B OpenAI deal talk is back — and Oracle’s AI funding bet is in the spotlight

Nvidia’s $20B OpenAI deal talk is back — and Oracle’s AI funding bet is in the spotlight

Nvidia is nearing a $20 billion investment in OpenAI, a source said, as the AI firm seeks up to $100 billion at a valuation near $830 billion. Oracle’s stock rose after the company outlined plans to raise up to $50 billion, tied to OpenAI’s data center needs. Cerebras Systems secured $1 billion in funding, reaching a $23 billion valuation, as OpenAI explores chip alternatives.
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AppLovin stock tumbles 14% as AI disruption jitters hit ad tech ahead of Feb 11 earnings

AppLovin stock tumbles 14% as AI disruption jitters hit ad tech ahead of Feb 11 earnings

AppLovin shares fell 13.7% to $398.51 Wednesday amid a broad sell-off in software and ad-tech stocks after Anthropic launched new AI plug-ins. The stock swung between $464.17 and $384.24 during the session. The S&P 500 software and services index has dropped nearly 13% over five sessions. AppLovin will report Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings on Feb. 11.
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IBM stock price slides again as AI disruption fears hit software, IT services

IBM stock price slides again as AI disruption fears hit software, IT services

IBM shares fell $9.19, or 3.1%, to $285.12 Wednesday amid heightened concerns over AI competition and a weak outlook from Gartner. The selloff followed Anthropic’s launch of new AI tools and a sharp drop in Gartner’s consulting revenue. Investors are watching IBM’s upcoming earnings and February dividend record date. U.S. equities also declined Tuesday as tech sector worries spread.
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Intuit stock price whipsaws in New York trade as AI disruption fears hit software names

Intuit stock price whipsaws in New York trade as AI disruption fears hit software names

Intuit shares closed up 0.5% at $436.13 after swinging between $411.48 and $447.00 Wednesday, while software stocks broadly fell on concerns over AI competition. Traders cited Anthropic’s new AI plug-ins as fueling fears of faster automation. The S&P 500 software and services index declined, despite the broader S&P 500 hitting a record. Investors await Intuit’s Feb. 26 earnings for signs of shifting demand and pricing power.
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Salesforce (CRM) stock steadies after AI selloff jitters — what traders are watching next

Salesforce (CRM) stock steadies after AI selloff jitters — what traders are watching next

Salesforce shares edged up 0.1% to $196.54 Wednesday morning after a 7% drop the previous day, as software stocks faced heavy selling on AI disruption fears. Trading volume reached 11.1 million shares, with the stock swinging between $187.29 and $199.64. Investors are watching for Salesforce’s earnings and guidance for signs of demand and AI strategy.
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ServiceNow stock steadies after AI disruption scare hits software names again

ServiceNow stock steadies after AI disruption scare hits software names again

ServiceNow shares hovered near $109.77 Wednesday after a 7% drop the previous day, as U.S. software stocks extended losses amid concerns over AI competition. The S&P 500 software and services index has fallen nearly 13% in five sessions. Investors are awaiting executive appearances for signals on demand and competition.
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Blue Owl stock rebounds as AI fears rattle software borrowers ahead of Feb. 5 earnings

Blue Owl stock rebounds as AI fears rattle software borrowers ahead of Feb. 5 earnings

Blue Owl Capital shares rose 0.9% to $12.22 Wednesday morning, recovering from a sharp drop tied to fears of AI-driven disruption in software lending. Investors await the company’s fourth-quarter results and earnings call on Feb. 5, focusing on credit performance and fundraising. The stock remains volatile as concerns mount over loans to software firms.
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Shopify stock drops again as ChatGPT checkout fees fuel fresh Wall Street split

Shopify stock drops again as ChatGPT checkout fees fuel fresh Wall Street split

Shopify shares fell 4.7% to $113.65 early Wednesday, extending Tuesday’s 8% drop. Investors weighed mixed analyst views on the company’s AI-driven “agentic commerce” strategy and a 4% merchant fee for ChatGPT checkout. Jefferies and Wolfe Research flagged profitability and valuation concerns. Wall Street’s consensus rating remains “Moderate Buy.”
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AMD stock price slides 14% after outlook flags a slower quarter — and AI nerves bite

AMD stock price slides 14% after outlook flags a slower quarter — and AI nerves bite

AMD shares fell 14.2% to $207.81 in New York after the company warned of a 5% sequential drop in first-quarter revenue, citing about $100 million in China chip sales. The stock marked its steepest single-day loss in months. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 34% to $10.27 billion, with data center sales hitting a record $5.4 billion. Investors await Nvidia’s Feb. 25 earnings for further signals on AI hardware demand.
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AMD stock plunges nearly 15% as Anthropic jitters hit AI chips and software

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

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.
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Stock Market Today

Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

7 February 2026
Corning shares jumped 8.3% to a record $122.16 Friday, gaining 11% over two sessions amid strong demand for AI infrastructure stocks. The move follows a $6 billion optical fiber deal with Meta and upgraded company forecasts. Shares traded as high as $122.56 and rose 0.6% after hours. COO Avery Nelson sold 1,894 shares for tax withholding, retaining 66,050.
PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

7 February 2026
PepsiCo priced €2.5 billion in euro notes across four maturities, with settlement set for Feb. 11, according to an SEC filing. The company plans to use proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repaying commercial paper. Shares closed at $170.49 Friday, up 1.8%. PepsiCo is also cutting U.S. snack prices by up to 15% after consumer pushback.
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