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Western Digital stock sinks after buyback bump as traders reassess WDC’s AI storage run

Western Digital stock sinks after buyback bump as traders reassess WDC’s AI storage run

Western Digital shares fell 7.2% to $269.41 in after-hours trading Wednesday, erasing gains from a buyback-fueled rally. The drop followed the company’s announcement of a $4 billion share repurchase and a new hard-drive roadmap aimed at hyperscale AI data centers. Seagate also declined, while NetApp rose. Investors remain focused on buyback execution and competition in storage hardware.
5 February 2026
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Salesforce (CRM) stock rises after hours as Feb. 25 earnings date set amid AI-driven software jitters

Salesforce (CRM) stock rises after hours as Feb. 25 earnings date set amid AI-driven software jitters

Salesforce shares rose 1.5% to $199.44 in after-hours trading Wednesday, rebounding from a session low of $187.29. The company will report fourth-quarter and full-year results on Feb. 25 after markets close. Investors remain cautious on software stocks, with options activity showing defensive positioning. A director received 1,766 restricted stock units set to vest through 2026.
5 February 2026
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ServiceNow stock rebounds after AI panic — what traders watch next for NOW shares

ServiceNow stock rebounds after AI panic — what traders watch next for NOW shares

ServiceNow shares closed up 1.18% at $111.07 Wednesday after swinging between $105.25 and $111.15. The move followed a sharp sector selloff tied to fears that new AI tools could disrupt subscription software models. Trading volume reached about 36.5 million shares. Investors are watching Amazon’s earnings Thursday for signals on tech sector sentiment.
4 February 2026
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Dow Jones ends higher as tech rout drags Nasdaq; AMD dive keeps AI nerves raw

Dow Jones ends higher as tech rout drags Nasdaq; AMD dive keeps AI nerves raw

The Dow rose 260 points to 49,501.30, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell as AI-linked tech stocks sold off and Advanced Micro Devices plunged 17% on a weak forecast. Oil jumped 3% after U.S.-Iran talks faltered, lifting energy shares. January’s private payrolls rose by just 22,000. The Labor Department postponed the monthly jobs report to next Wednesday.
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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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.
4 February 2026
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Sandisk stock sinks about 16% as AI-linked tech selloff bites; SNDK in focus

Sandisk stock sinks about 16% as AI-linked tech selloff bites; SNDK in focus

Sandisk Corp shares fell 16% to $584.85 in after-hours trading Wednesday, dropping $110.66 on heavy volume as traders retreated from AI-linked tech stocks. The decline followed a recent surge and came despite strong fundamentals and upbeat forecasts. U.S. markets closed lower, with tech stocks weighing on the Nasdaq. Alphabet shares also dipped ahead of earnings.
4 February 2026
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Micron stock sinks nearly 10% as AI-chip jitters flare — what to watch next

Micron stock sinks nearly 10% as AI-chip jitters flare — what to watch next

Micron shares fell nearly 10% in late trading Wednesday, closing at $378.50 after a volatile session. The drop followed a regulatory filing showing officer Sumit Sadana plans to sell 25,000 shares. Other chip stocks, including Nvidia and AMD, also declined as investors questioned the staying power of the AI rally. The PHLX semiconductor index finished sharply lower.
4 February 2026
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Microsoft stock ends higher as software selloff deepens; traders weigh Azure outages and AI spend

Microsoft stock ends higher as software selloff deepens; traders weigh Azure outages and AI spend

Microsoft shares closed up 0.6% at $413.56 Wednesday, outperforming a sharp sell-off in software stocks. Short interest in Microsoft rose about 20% over the past week, and options activity stayed defensive. Traders watched for fallout from a multi-region Azure outage linked to a storage policy change. Key U.S. economic data releases were delayed after a brief government shutdown.
4 February 2026
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NXP stock rebounds in regular trade as CEO pitches ‘physical AI’ after earnings whipsaw

NXP stock rebounds in regular trade as CEO pitches ‘physical AI’ after earnings whipsaw

NXP Semiconductors shares rose about 2% Wednesday to $225.03, rebounding after a 4.5% drop the previous session. The move followed a first-quarter revenue forecast of $3.05–$3.25 billion, above analyst expectations. CEO Rafael Sotomayor cited “physical AI” as a growth driver for industrial chips. BofA Securities cut its price target to $245 but maintained a buy rating.
4 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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Synopsys stock slips again after Tuesday’s rout as AI disruption fears hit software

Synopsys stock slips again after Tuesday’s rout as AI disruption fears hit software

Synopsys shares fell 1.2% to $414.07 Wednesday afternoon, extending losses after an 8.5% drop Tuesday during a broad software sector selloff. Trading volume Tuesday more than doubled its 50-day average, with the stock now 36% below its July peak. Traders remain defensive, with options activity skewed toward downside bets. Synopsys reports Q1 earnings after markets close on Feb. 25.
4 February 2026
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Accenture stock price today: ACN steadies after rout as AI disruption trade bites

Accenture stock price today: ACN steadies after rout as AI disruption trade bites

Accenture shares rose 0.2% to $241.67 Wednesday after plunging 9.6% the previous day amid a broad tech selloff tied to AI disruption fears and a weak Gartner outlook. CEO Julie Sweet sold 10,696 shares at $262.22 each, according to a Form 4 filing. Investors are watching Accenture’s March 19 results for signs of stability in bookings and client demand.
4 February 2026
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Bloom Energy stock slides 18% ahead of earnings as AI-data center trade cools

Bloom Energy stock slides 18% ahead of earnings as AI-data center trade cools

Bloom Energy shares fell 18.3% to $137.92 Wednesday, erasing much of Tuesday’s 8.2% gain. The drop came ahead of Thursday’s quarterly earnings, despite Roth Capital raising its price target to $133. Investors are focused on 2026 guidance and order backlog tied to data-center demand. Fuel-cell peers and the Nasdaq QQQ also declined sharply.
4 February 2026
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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.
4 February 2026
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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.
4 February 2026
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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.
4 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • First Reliance Bancshares (FSRL) Jumps 20.3% After Merger Announcement with Colony Bankcorp
    June 26, 2026, 7:37 AM EDT. First Reliance Bancshares Inc. (FSRL) surged 20.3% to $18.35 following its merger agreement with Colony Bankcorp valued at $163 million. Shareholders may choose $19.75 in cash or 0.94 Colony shares per FSRL share. The deal, expected in Q4 2026, awaits regulatory and shareholder approvals. FSRL forecasts Q2 earnings of $0.40 per share, up 48.2% year-over-year, with revenues at $13.14 million, down 5.6%. Despite the jump, consensus EPS estimates remained stable, indicating potential limits to further upside. The stock holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) amid sector peer Third Coast Bancshares (TCBX) slipping 0.7%. Traders should monitor earnings revisions for insight on sustained momentum.

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Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) Gets an Apple Premium, Math Shows Little Room Left

Intel’s 2026 gains meet pressure with chip shares down premarket

26 June 2026
Intel tumbled over 3% premarket as chip stocks slid, with shares now trading nearly 30% above Wall Street’s average 12-month target despite a $3.7 billion quarterly loss and warnings that next-gen chip work could pause without more demand; investors await Q2 results July 23, with EPS seen at 21 cents.
NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) Slips as Traders Eye Tight Levels Ahead of Next AI Test

Nvidia slide signals S&P 500 risks with AI chip run slowing

26 June 2026
Nvidia fell 1.4% premarket Friday, erasing $67 billion in value and dragging the S&P 500, where it’s the largest SPY holding at 7.5%, as chip stocks and Nasdaq futures dropped; Nvidia’s size means its moves now drive broad index performance, with its quarterly dividend also paid Friday.
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