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E-Commerce News 23 January 2026 - 5 February 2026

Shopify stock drops again: AI disruption jitters and Feb. 11 earnings loom for SHOP

Shopify stock drops again: AI disruption jitters and Feb. 11 earnings loom for SHOP

Shopify shares fell 2.1% to $111.59 Thursday, swinging between $108.90 and $115.71 as software stocks faced heavy selling. The S&P 500 software and services index dropped about 3%, with sector losses nearing $1 trillion since Jan. 28. Investors are watching Shopify’s Feb. 11 earnings for signs of AI’s impact on margins. New unemployment claims rose and job openings hit a five-year low.
5 February 2026
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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.”
4 February 2026
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Saks pulls plug on “Saks on Amazon” as luxury e-commerce bet unravels in bankruptcy

Saks pulls plug on “Saks on Amazon” as luxury e-commerce bet unravels in bankruptcy

Amazon will continue its luxury storefront without Saks Fifth Avenue as Saks Global ends their partnership during its Chapter 11 restructuring. Saks is closing 62 off-price outlets and shifting focus to Saks.com. Amazon, a stakeholder in Saks, is disputing parts of Saks’ bankruptcy financing in court. The split follows limited brand participation in the “Saks on Amazon” venture.
4 February 2026
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Shopify earnings clock ticks: Jefferies sees “solid” Q4 as SHOP tests oversold bounce

Shopify earnings clock ticks: Jefferies sees “solid” Q4 as SHOP tests oversold bounce

Jefferies kept a Hold rating on Shopify with a $160 target, citing “solid” Q4 fundamentals and possible upside in gross merchandise value. Shopify stock rebounded 1.8% to $133.59 Monday after hitting a six-month low last week. The company reports Q4 earnings Feb. 11. A Seeking Alpha contributor upgraded Shopify to “buy,” highlighting AI-driven growth.
3 February 2026
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Shopify stock swings more than 6% then steadies as Feb. 11 earnings loom

Shopify stock swings more than 6% then steadies as Feb. 11 earnings loom

Shopify shares rose 0.3% to $131.58 Monday afternoon after swinging between $128.31 and $136.60 earlier in the session. About 7.9 million shares traded as investors looked ahead to the company’s Feb. 11 earnings report. Shopify also launched a point-of-sale app update for retail inventory transfers. Broader U.S. stock gains eased pressure on growth stocks.
2 February 2026
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Shopify stock slides nearly 9% as Fed-chair jitters build ahead of Feb. 11 earnings

Shopify stock slides nearly 9% as Fed-chair jitters build ahead of Feb. 11 earnings

Shopify shares fell 8.64% to $131.23 on Nasdaq Friday, with Toronto shares down 7.68%. The drop followed news that Donald Trump picked Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair, fueling rate and inflation worries. Shopify’s Q4 earnings are set for Feb. 11. The company also announced a new Verifone partnership and exercised warrants for 344,383 Klaviyo shares at $0.01 each.
31 January 2026
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Shopify stock price rises as SHOP bucks tech slump ahead of Feb. 11 earnings

Shopify stock price rises as SHOP bucks tech slump ahead of Feb. 11 earnings

Shopify shares rose 2.7% to $142.73 Thursday, outperforming a falling U.S. market ahead of its Feb. 11 earnings release. The stock swung between $137.47 and $144.00 during volatile trading. Major indexes and most e-commerce stocks declined, with the Nasdaq 100 ETF down 1.1%. Investors are watching Shopify’s gross merchandise volume and 2026 outlook amid sector-wide caution.
29 January 2026
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UPS stock price drops 3% as Amazon pullback and 30,000-job cut plan sink in

UPS stock price drops 3% as Amazon pullback and 30,000-job cut plan sink in

UPS shares fell 3.2% to $103.82 Wednesday after the company said it will cut up to 30,000 jobs and close 24 facilities in 2026, reducing Amazon deliveries. UPS warned revenue will dip in early 2026 before recovering, and forecast full-year revenue of $89.7 billion. The board approved a $1.64 quarterly dividend. Teamsters said members are likely to reject the company’s buyout offer.
28 January 2026
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AppLovin stock price rises in midday trade as Needham turns bullish on Axon e-commerce push

AppLovin stock price rises in midday trade as Needham turns bullish on Axon e-commerce push

AppLovin shares rose 1.2% to $550.25 midday Wednesday after Needham upgraded the stock to “buy” and set a $700 target, citing gains in e-commerce ad revenue and new retail clients. Investors await the company’s Feb. 11 earnings report for more detail on Axon’s performance and advertiser growth. The SEC continues to investigate AppLovin’s data practices.
28 January 2026
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AppLovin stock rises as Needham turns bullish on e-commerce ads — what investors watch next

AppLovin stock rises as Needham turns bullish on e-commerce ads — what investors watch next

AppLovin shares rose about 2.3% to $548 Tuesday morning after Needham upgraded the stock to “buy” with a $700 target. Traders are watching if the company’s e-commerce ad push can drive further gains ahead of its Feb. 11 earnings report. Short interest stands at 6.3% of float. The stock remains down 18% for the year.
27 January 2026
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MercadoLibre stock slips today as Brazil logistics fee hike and earnings calendar grab attention

MercadoLibre stock slips today as Brazil logistics fee hike and earnings calendar grab attention

New York, Jan 23, 2026, 12:26 EST — Regular session MercadoLibre shares slipped roughly 1% to $2,131.19 on Friday, pulling back after a strong rally the day before as investors digested new remarks on Brazil’s logistics fees. This shift is significant since shipping and fulfillment costs can rapidly impact online retailers’ earnings. Though the fee adjustment looks minor on paper, it directly influences the ongoing battle between growth and profit margins. Focus now shifts to upcoming events: a fireside chat with marketplace exec Fernando Yunes at UBS’s LatAm conference in São Paulo on Jan. 27, followed by a tentative Feb.
23 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

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.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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