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BNAI stock jumps as Brand Engagement Network scraps $50 million Yorkville equity line

BNAI stock jumps as Brand Engagement Network scraps $50 million Yorkville equity line

New York, Feb 5, 2026, 12:19 EST — Regular session. Brand Engagement Network Inc shares climbed 12.6% to $25.07 by 12:19 p.m. EST, following the company’s announcement that it canceled a $50 million standby equity purchase agreement. The stock hit a high of $30.70 earlier and has ranged from $1.18 to $86.28 over the last 52 weeks. (Google) The deal…
5 February 2026
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Oracle stock slides as $25 billion bond sale settles and a $20 billion share plan looms

Oracle stock slides as $25 billion bond sale settles and a $20 billion share plan looms

New York, Feb 4, 2026, 10:44 EST — Regular session Oracle shares dropped 1.9%, slipping to $151.71 in Wednesday morning trading. The decline comes amid investor caution over a new fundraising effort linked to the company’s push into cloud services. This move is crucial as Oracle aims to secure funding for a sharp rise in capital spending — the costs…
4 February 2026
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Salesforce stock (CRM) slides as Anthropic AI plug-ins rattle software names before open

Salesforce stock (CRM) slides as Anthropic AI plug-ins rattle software names before open

NEW YORK, Feb 4, 2026, 07:05 (EST) — Premarket Salesforce shares dropped 6.9% to close at $196.38 on Tuesday, drawing renewed attention to the cloud-software giant ahead of Wednesday’s U.S. trading session. (Reuters) The focus has shifted from the price action to the underlying cause. Traders are zeroing in on a straightforward concern: “AI agents”—software designed to perform tasks for…
4 February 2026
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AI stocks wobble as AMD slips on forecast and Nvidia faces fresh China questions

AI stocks wobble as AMD slips on forecast and Nvidia faces fresh China questions

NEW YORK, Feb 4, 2026, 06:41 ET — Premarket Advanced Micro Devices dropped roughly 1.5% to $242.11 in early trading Wednesday, dragging other AI chip stocks down with it amid fresh AI news. Nvidia slid 2.8%, Broadcom tumbled 3.3%, and the iShares Semiconductor ETF slipped around 2%. After a steep selloff Tuesday, software and cloud stocks took a hit amid…
4 February 2026
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Chipotle stock eyes a volatile open after flat 2026 sales outlook and menu price hike plan

Chipotle stock eyes a volatile open after flat 2026 sales outlook and menu price hike plan

New York, February 4, 2026, 05:07 EST — Premarket Chipotle Mexican Grill shares climbed 1.7% to $39.17 in early trading Wednesday, bouncing back after the stock fell roughly 7% following the company’s cautious 2026 forecast a day earlier. (Reuters) The forecast is crucial since investors rely heavily on restaurant chains for up-to-the-minute insights into discretionary spending. Chipotle markets itself as…
4 February 2026
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IBM stock price slides after-hours as AI disruption fears rattle software and consulting shares

IBM stock price slides after-hours as AI disruption fears rattle software and consulting shares

New York, February 3, 2026, 18:30 EST — After-hours Shares of International Business Machines Corp (IBM.N) dropped 6.5% to $294.31 in after-hours trading on Tuesday, as U.S. stocks moved beyond the regular 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. session. IBM, a major player in the Dow, quickly reflects moves like this. After climbing last week on strong earnings, the stock is…
4 February 2026
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Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says “no drama” with OpenAI as chip doubts and Oracle’s $50B AI funding plan collide

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says “no drama” with OpenAI as chip doubts and Oracle’s $50B AI funding plan collide

SAN FRANCISCO, February 3, 2026, 12:08 PST OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, is unsatisfied with some of Nvidia’s latest AI chips and has looked for alternatives since last year, eight sources familiar with the matter said, potentially complicating investment talks between two of the most visible names in the AI boom. The concern centers on “inference” — when a model…
3 February 2026
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3i Group share price slips early as BoE decision looms and Action seminar nears

3i Group share price slips early as BoE decision looms and Action seminar nears

London, Feb 3, 2026, 08:30 GMT — Regular session. 3i Group shares slipped 0.2% to 3,326.5 pence in early Tuesday trading, bouncing between 3,310 and 3,358 pence. The stock dipped below Monday’s close of 3,333 pence and has been moving within a 52-week range of 2,957 to 4,497 pence. (Reuters Japan) Why it matters now: Investors are gearing up for…
3 February 2026
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Meta stock price slips after-hours as New Mexico child-safety trial starts and AI capex stays in focus

Meta stock price slips after-hours as New Mexico child-safety trial starts and AI capex stays in focus

New York, February 2, 2026, 18:11 ET — After-hours update Meta Platforms, Inc. shares dropped 1.4% in after-hours on Monday, slipping $10.08 to close at $706.41. During the session, the stock fluctuated between $703.54 and $721.05. The decline followed the start of jury selection Monday in a New Mexico civil case targeting the owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The…
3 February 2026
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Intel stock price jumps nearly 5% as Apple-Nvidia foundry talk circles back

Intel stock price jumps nearly 5% as Apple-Nvidia foundry talk circles back

New York, Feb 2, 2026, 10:55 EST — Regular session Intel shares jumped 4.7% to $48.67 early Monday, rebounding from Friday’s $46.47 close. The stock fluctuated between $45.18 and $48.73, with about 33 million shares traded. This is crucial because Intel’s turnaround depends heavily on its contract chipmaking business — the “foundry” segment — yet investors are still skeptical, looking…
2 February 2026
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Broadcom stock price: AVGO sets March earnings date as VMware partner shake-up grabs attention

Broadcom stock price: AVGO sets March earnings date as VMware partner shake-up grabs attention

New York, Feb 2, 2026, 10:07 EST — Regular session Broadcom Inc plans to release its first-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings on March 4, after markets close, followed by a management call at 5 p.m. ET. The stock edged up 0.1% to $331.54 in morning trading. (Stock Titan) Investors are eyeing the date closely to see if AI-driven chip demand holds…
2 February 2026
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Roblox stock price in focus: Egypt block adds heat as Google AI rattles gaming names

Roblox stock price in focus: Egypt block adds heat as Google AI rattles gaming names

NEW YORK, February 2, 2026, 05:24 EST — Premarket Roblox Corporation (NYSE: RBLX) was seen near $65.76 in premarket Monday, following a 13.3% plunge the day before. Take-Two Interactive hovered around $220.30 after falling 7.9%, and Unity Software last checked in at $29.10, tumbling 24.2%. Alphabet, meanwhile, held steady around $338. New overseas developments are rattling the stock. Egypt’s Supreme…
2 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Veradermics CEO Sees 122% Surge in IPO as Investors Back Oral Rogaine Biotech
    February 5, 2026, 2:43 PM EST. Veradermics, a biotech firm developing an oral form of Rogaine, saw its initial public offering (IPO) jump 122%, reflecting investor confidence in new treatments for hair loss. The company aims to tap into the growing market driven by aesthetic concerns. By betting on easy-to-use therapies, investors signal belief in demand for hair restoration beyond topical solutions. The strong IPO debut underscores appetite for innovation within the biotech sector focusing on consumer-focused health products.
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