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BAE Systems share price today: Moody’s upgrade, fresh buyback filing keep BA stock in focus

BAE Systems share price today: Moody’s upgrade, fresh buyback filing keep BA stock in focus

Moody’s upgraded BAE Systems’ credit rating to A3 with a stable outlook, citing strong cash flow forecasts. BAE shares rose 0.16% in early London trading after the company announced a new share buyback, purchasing 115,039 shares for cancellation. Over 1,200 BAE workers in northwest England plan to strike over pay. GXO renewed and expanded its UK logistics contract with BAE for six years.
6 February 2026
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Reckitt Benckiser share price slips in early London trade as special dividend reset stays in focus

Reckitt Benckiser share price slips in early London trade as special dividend reset stays in focus

Reckitt Benckiser shares fell 0.7% to 6,368 pence in early London trading Friday, following a 235p special dividend and 24-for-25 share consolidation that took effect this week. The company completed a £1 billion buyback tranche on Feb. 2 and will pay the special dividend on Feb. 20. Investors await Reckitt’s Feb. 19 CAGNY presentation for updates on its post-divestment strategy.
6 February 2026
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British American Tobacco share price dips as buyback keeps ticking and Feb 12 results loom

British American Tobacco share price dips as buyback keeps ticking and Feb 12 results loom

British American Tobacco shares slipped 0.2% to 4,548 pence in early London trading Friday after announcing further share buybacks for cancellation. The company repurchased 121,668 shares on Feb. 5 and 136,167 shares on Feb. 4. Investors await BAT’s Feb. 12 results for signals on 2026 guidance and cash returns. Imperial Brands also fell about 0.5%.
6 February 2026
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Yangzijiang Shipbuilding shares slide 5% as Maersk warning jolts shipping-linked stocks

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding shares slide 5% as Maersk warning jolts shipping-linked stocks

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding shares fell about 5% to S$3.20 by Friday afternoon in Singapore, erasing over S$700 million in market value. The drop followed Maersk’s warning that lower freight rates and increased ship supply could hit earnings through 2026. Investors shifted focus to shipping-rate trends and Yangzijiang’s earnings due in March. Broader Singapore and Asian markets also declined.
6 February 2026
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Caterpillar stock price drops for a second day after a record high — what to watch next for CAT shares

Caterpillar stock price drops for a second day after a record high — what to watch next for CAT shares

Caterpillar shares fell 1.95% to $678.31 Thursday, extending losses to a second day and closing about 6% below Wednesday’s 52-week high. SEC filings show Group President Bob De Lange exercised options and sold about 20,000 shares near $705. Traders are watching tariff costs and delayed U.S. economic data ahead of major industrial reports.
6 February 2026
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Cummins stock price sinks after Accelera charge; traders eye 2026 outlook and data-center demand

Cummins stock price sinks after Accelera charge; traders eye 2026 outlook and data-center demand

Cummins shares dropped 10.7% to $540.38 after fourth-quarter results and $218 million in charges tied to its Accelera hydrogen unit. Revenue rose 1% to $8.5 billion, but investors focused on margin pressure from tariffs and a strategic review of Accelera. CEO Jennifer Rumsey said North American truck demand may improve late 2026, while data-center backup power orders remain strong.
6 February 2026
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Why Intuit stock slid Thursday — then edged up after hours on a fresh ChatGPT rollout

Why Intuit stock slid Thursday — then edged up after hours on a fresh ChatGPT rollout

Intuit shares closed down 2.4% at $434.91 Thursday, then rose 0.5% in after-hours trading after the company announced its TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp apps are now live inside ChatGPT. The stock move came as software shares faced pressure on fears that AI could disrupt business models. Intuit will report fiscal Q2 earnings on Feb. 26.
6 February 2026
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GE Vernova stock pulls back after a volatile week — new wind orders, bond sale and a fresh Baird upgrade in focus

GE Vernova stock pulls back after a volatile week — new wind orders, bond sale and a fresh Baird upgrade in focus

GE Vernova shares fell about 1% to $737.53 in after-hours trading Thursday, extending losses from Wednesday’s drop. The company announced $2.6 billion in new bonds, fresh wind repower orders, and a major electrification contract. Baird upgraded the stock and raised its price target to $923. Investors await GE Vernova’s April 22 earnings report.
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Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Macquarie Group shares fell 2.17% to A$207.83 Friday, marking a third straight decline as the ASX 200 slid 2%. Australia’s regulator trimmed liquidity requirements for Macquarie Bank after improvements in controls. Macquarie Asset Management announced two UK utility deals, including full ownership of Last Mile Infrastructure and the purchase of Energy Assets Group. Investors await Tuesday’s operational briefing.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 1:12 AM EST Crude Oil Prices Rise on Dollar Weakness, Geopolitical Tensions February 7, 2026, 12:52 AM EST. Crude oil prices edged higher on Friday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East. March WTI crude gained 0.41%, rebounding from early losses, while gasoline prices rose 1.38%. Doubts over a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal loom after reports of Iran's refusal to halt uranium enrichment, raising the risk of military action and potential disruption of vital shipping routes. Additionally, a surge in U.S. consumer
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
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