Today: 7 February 2026
Subscribe
Browse Category

Investing News 5 February 2026

Westpac share price: WBC closes flat after Westpac lifts savings rates — what to watch next

Westpac share price: WBC closes flat after Westpac lifts savings rates — what to watch next

Westpac shares closed up 0.05% at A$39.91 after the bank raised savings rates but kept base rates low for customers missing monthly criteria. The bank will lift variable home loan rates by 0.25% from Feb. 17, following the RBA’s cash-rate hike to 3.85%. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.43%. Investors await Westpac’s first-quarter update on Feb. 13.
5 February 2026
····
WiseTech Global share price slides again as AI jitters keep hammering ASX software stocks

WiseTech Global share price slides again as AI jitters keep hammering ASX software stocks

WiseTech Global shares fell 2.6% to A$49.92 Thursday, extending a two-day loss to 13% and hitting a 52-week low. Trading volume surged to 4.08 million shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology sector dropped 9.4% amid global concerns over AI’s impact on software firms. Investors await WiseTech’s interim results on Feb. 25 for further guidance.
5 February 2026
·····
SoFi stock drops again: JPMorgan upgrade meets fresh selling as key U.S. data looms

SoFi stock drops again: JPMorgan upgrade meets fresh selling as key U.S. data looms

SoFi Technologies shares fell 4.6% to $20.75 Wednesday, with about 85 million shares traded. The Nasdaq dropped 1.5% and the S&P 500 slipped 0.5%. SoFi’s Chief Risk Officer entered a prepaid variable forward contract for $1.2 million, pledging 71,500 shares. Investors are watching upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data after recent delays.
5 February 2026
····
Accenture stock steadies near $242 after CEO share-sale filing as AI jitters rattle tech services

Accenture stock steadies near $242 after CEO share-sale filing as AI jitters rattle tech services

Accenture shares closed up 0.2% at $241.65 after a volatile session, as filings showed CEO Julie Sweet sold 5,500 shares under a pre-arranged plan. The stock remains nearly 39% below its 52-week high after Tuesday’s 9.6% drop amid a broader software and services selloff linked to new AI products.
5 February 2026
·····
P&G stock pops as Wall Street goes defensive — here’s what matters before Thursday’s open

P&G stock pops as Wall Street goes defensive — here’s what matters before Thursday’s open

Procter & Gamble shares closed up 1.0% at $156.87 Wednesday as investors favored defensive stocks during tech sector volatility. Executive Ma. Fatima Francisco sold 8,000 shares at $158.00 each, according to a U.S. filing. Trading volume reached about 12.2 million shares. Key U.S. jobs data was delayed by the government shutdown, with the rescheduled report now due Feb. 11.
5 February 2026
····
Deere stock price jumps 4% to a fresh 52-week high — what to watch before DE earnings

Deere stock price jumps 4% to a fresh 52-week high — what to watch before DE earnings

Deere & Co shares jumped 4.1% to a record $567.26 Wednesday, outpacing machinery rivals as the Dow rose and S&P 500 slipped. CFO Joshua Jepsen will step down Feb. 19, with Ryan Campbell named interim CFO. Deere’s first-quarter earnings call is set for the same day. About 3.2 million shares traded as investors await updates on 2026 demand and margins.
5 February 2026
···
Eaton stock stabilizes after soft 2026 outlook: ETN traders eye next catalyst

Eaton stock stabilizes after soft 2026 outlook: ETN traders eye next catalyst

Eaton shares closed at $365, up 0.7%, after the company projected 2026 adjusted EPS below analyst estimates and confirmed a vehicle unit spinoff. Fourth-quarter adjusted EPS reached $3.33 on $7.1 billion in sales. Traders await Thursday’s session for reaction to the guidance reset and ongoing industrial demand signals.
5 February 2026
·····
Freeport-McMoRan stock sinks as copper’s record rally snaps back — what traders watch next

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) stock drops 4% after a sharp rally as copper swings stay in focus

Freeport-McMoRan shares fell 4.35% Wednesday to $61.86, reversing part of Tuesday’s 6.44% gain as copper prices remained volatile. Trading volume topped 31.8 million shares. The stock lagged peers and broader indexes, with traders eyeing Thursday’s JOLTS data and next week’s delayed U.S. jobs report for cues.
5 February 2026
·····
1 … 15 16 17 18 19 … 586

Stock Market Today

Coca-Cola stock price: Minute Maid frozen exit puts KO in focus before next week’s earnings

Coca-Cola stock price: Minute Maid frozen exit puts KO in focus before next week’s earnings

7 February 2026
New York, Feb 7, 2026, 05:49 EST — Market closed. Coca-Cola (KO) said it will discontinue its frozen products, including its Minute Maid frozen line, in the U.S. and Canada in the first quarter of 2026. Shares closed Friday up 0.7% at $79.03, after trading between $77.92 and $79.19. (Reuters) With U.S. markets shut for the weekend, the timing is what traders are chewing on. Coca-Cola’s fourth-quarter 2025 earnings call is set for Feb. 10 at 8:30 a.m. ET, ahead of the opening bell, followed by a Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) conference slot on Feb. 17 at
Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

7 February 2026
Corning shares jumped 8.3% to a record $122.16 Friday, gaining 11% over two sessions amid strong demand for AI infrastructure stocks. The move follows a $6 billion optical fiber deal with Meta and upgraded company forecasts. Shares traded as high as $122.56 and rose 0.6% after hours. COO Avery Nelson sold 1,894 shares for tax withholding, retaining 66,050.
PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

7 February 2026
PepsiCo priced €2.5 billion in euro notes across four maturities, with settlement set for Feb. 11, according to an SEC filing. The company plans to use proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repaying commercial paper. Shares closed at $170.49 Friday, up 1.8%. PepsiCo is also cutting U.S. snack prices by up to 15% after consumer pushback.
Go toTop