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Financial Analysis News 4 February 2026 - 5 February 2026

Coinbase stock slides after Nevada lawsuit over sports event contracts; earnings ahead

Coinbase stock slides after Nevada lawsuit over sports event contracts; earnings ahead

Coinbase shares fell 6.2% to $168.62 in after-hours trading Wednesday after Nevada’s gaming regulator filed a civil enforcement action to block the company’s sports-linked event contracts. The Nevada Gaming Control Board seeks a court order halting what it calls unlicensed wagering. Coinbase called the move a “state power grab,” arguing federal law should apply. Bitcoin and ether also dropped, weighing on exchange stocks.
5 February 2026
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Caterpillar stock slips from highs as insider sales and split analyst calls hit CAT shares

Caterpillar stock slips from highs as insider sales and split analyst calls hit CAT shares

Caterpillar shares fell 1.6% to $691.82 Wednesday before rising 0.4% after hours. SEC filings showed group presidents Anthony Fassino and Denise Johnson exercised options and sold shares on Feb. 2. Analysts split on outlook, with Truist raising its price target to $786 and Morgan Stanley holding an underweight rating. Trading volume hit 4.8 million as shares swung between $675 and $723.11.
5 February 2026
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Super Micro Computer stock jumps nearly 14% after forecast hike, but SMCI margins still sting

Super Micro Computer stock jumps nearly 14% after forecast hike, but SMCI margins still sting

Super Micro Computer shares jumped 13.8% to $33.76 in after-hours trading Wednesday after the company raised its fiscal 2026 revenue forecast to at least $40 billion. Net sales for the quarter ending Dec. 31 reached $12.68 billion, but gross margin fell to 6.3%. The company cited strong orders from global data center customers. The stock had dropped about 29% over the previous three months.
5 February 2026
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GOOG stock drops after-hours as Alphabet’s $185 billion spending plan rattles investors

GOOG stock drops after-hours as Alphabet’s $185 billion spending plan rattles investors

Alphabet’s Class C shares fell 2.1% to $333.42 in after-hours trading after the company projected 2026 capital expenditures of $175–185 billion. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 18% to $113.8 billion, with Google Cloud up 48% to $17.7 billion. The company announced a $0.21 per share dividend and a $2.1 billion compensation charge tied to Waymo. Investors questioned whether AI demand will offset the higher spending.
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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Tesla stock slides after China sales update and robotaxi rules push rattle TSLA

Tesla stock slides after China sales update and robotaxi rules push rattle TSLA

Tesla shares fell 3.3% to $408.01 after hours Wednesday. January data showed China-made Tesla EV sales rose 9.3% year-on-year but dropped 28.9% from December, with 2025 market share slipping to 8%. Tesla launched a lower-priced all-wheel drive Model Y in the U.S. this week. VP Lars Moravy told Congress that outdated regulations threaten U.S. leadership in autonomous vehicles.
4 February 2026
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Kennametal stock jumps 7% after earnings beat and outlook raise puts KMT share price back in play

Kennametal stock jumps 7% after earnings beat and outlook raise puts KMT share price back in play

Kennametal shares rose 7.5% Wednesday after the company raised its full-year outlook and reported a 10% jump in quarterly sales to $530 million. The toolmaker credited early customer purchases ahead of tungsten price hikes. Adjusted EPS reached 47 cents, beating analyst estimates. Year-to-date free cash flow fell to $38 million from $57 million.
4 February 2026
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Super Micro (SMCI) stock jumps 10% as chip rally and options expiry collide

Super Micro stock jumps as SMCI lifts 2026 sales view, but margin squeeze shows up

Super Micro Computer shares surged 13% to $33.62 Wednesday after the company raised its fiscal 2026 net sales outlook to at least $40 billion and posted strong quarterly revenue. Gross margin fell to 6.3% from 9.3% last quarter, highlighting profitability pressures. Trading volume topped 101 million shares. The company cited robust demand for AI-optimized servers but flagged ongoing supply-chain and cost challenges.
4 February 2026
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AbbVie stock drops after Rinvoq sales miss, even as 2026 profit forecast tops estimates

AbbVie stock drops after Rinvoq sales miss, even as 2026 profit forecast tops estimates

AbbVie shares fell 2.5% to $219.98 Wednesday after Rinvoq sales missed forecasts, despite the company raising its 2026 profit outlook. Q4 adjusted earnings reached $2.71 per share on $16.618 billion revenue; Skyrizi sales rose 32.5%, while Humira dropped 25.9%. AbbVie announced a three-year Medicaid pact with the Trump administration and pledged $100 billion in U.S. investments.
4 February 2026
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Boeing stock price steadies as 777X April flight plan and upgraded 787 deliveries hit focus

Boeing stock price steadies as 777X April flight plan and upgraded 787 deliveries hit focus

Boeing shares rose 0.2% to $233.61 Wednesday after the company set April for the first production 777X flight, according to a document seen by Reuters. Air Cambodia ordered 10 Boeing 737 MAX jets at the Singapore Airshow. Boeing confirmed it will halt F-15 fighter jet production for Indonesia. SAS is in talks with Boeing and Airbus for a major widebody order.
4 February 2026
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Carlisle stock jumps 11% after earnings beat and $1 billion buyback plan

Carlisle stock jumps 11% after earnings beat and $1 billion buyback plan

Carlisle Companies’ shares rose 10.7% to $394 after beating Q4 profit estimates and forecasting low single-digit revenue growth with a 0.50-point margin boost for 2026. Management expects a weak first quarter and flat second quarter, but stronger results in the second half. Q4 revenue was $1.13 billion; adjusted EPS fell to $3.90 from $4.47. The company announced up to $1 billion in buybacks for 2026.
4 February 2026
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Boston Scientific stock price skids as key heart-rhythm sales miss jolts BSX

Boston Scientific stock price skids as key heart-rhythm sales miss jolts BSX

Boston Scientific shares fell 15% to $77.83 after quarterly electrophysiology sales missed Wall Street estimates, with Q4 revenue in that segment at $890 million versus a $933 million consensus. Analysts flagged fresh doubts about growth in electrophysiology and Watchman devices. The stock’s drop marked its sharpest one-day decline in over 25 years. Investors await Watchman “CHAMPION” trial data at the ACC.26 meeting in March.
4 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

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, 1:06 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.
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.
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