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Investing News 2 February 2026

Alumis Inc stock (ALMS) jumps again on Nasdaq — here’s what’s driving the move and what comes next

Alumis Inc stock (ALMS) jumps again on Nasdaq — here’s what’s driving the move and what comes next

Alumis shares rose 6.7% to $26.15 by midday Monday, with trading volume reaching about 530,000. The move followed gains in biotech indexes and came ahead of the company’s upcoming quarterly update. No new company news was released. Investors remain focused on the psoriasis drug filing timeline and recent clinical trial results.
2 February 2026
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Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) stock jumps again — what’s driving the latest move

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) stock jumps again — what’s driving the latest move

Applied Optoelectronics shares surged 9.8% to $47.87 in late morning Nasdaq trading Monday, with volume topping 3.7 million. The stock swung between $41.56 and $49.00 amid sharp volatility ahead of its Feb. 26 earnings call. Traders are watching sector results from Lumentum on Feb. 3 for signals on demand.
2 February 2026
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Opendoor stock slips in early trade as mortgage-rate outlook stays cloudy ahead of Feb. 19 results

Opendoor stock slips in early trade as mortgage-rate outlook stays cloudy ahead of Feb. 19 results

Opendoor shares fell 1.6% to $5.07 in early Monday trading, with volume at 11.7 million shares. The dip followed a slight drop in mortgage rates after the Fed paused on interest rates. Investors are watching for Opendoor’s Feb. 19 earnings and “Financial Open House” event. The company reported $1.9 billion in non-recourse asset-backed loans as of December 31.
2 February 2026
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Oracle stock price rises after $50 billion funding plan; what investors watch next

Oracle stock price rises after $50 billion funding plan; what investors watch next

Oracle shares rose 2.2% to $168.23 by mid-morning after the company announced plans to raise $45–$50 billion for cloud expansion in 2026 through equity and a one-time bond sale. The company filed to offer 100 million depositary shares tied to mandatory convertible preferred stock. Investors are watching for dilution risk and the timing of Oracle’s next earnings report.
2 February 2026
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Verizon stock (VZ) dips after consumer-boss shake-up report as Wall Street weighs the turnaround

Verizon stock (VZ) dips after consumer-boss shake-up report as Wall Street weighs the turnaround

Verizon shares fell 0.4% to $44.33 in early Monday trading after reports the company is seeking candidates to replace its consumer-division chief. The move follows last week’s rally and a $25 billion buyback announcement. Investors remain focused on subscriber growth and leadership changes. Broader markets rose, with the S&P 500 ETF up 0.5%.
2 February 2026
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Denison Mines stock price slides as uranium shares retreat in commodity rout

Denison Mines stock price slides as uranium shares retreat in commodity rout

Denison Mines shares fell 4.2% to $3.80 in early U.S. trading Monday, tracking a broader selloff in uranium and commodity stocks after Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair. Around 15.8 million Denison shares changed hands. Uranium futures slipped to $99 a pound. Investors remain focused on Denison’s Phoenix project timeline and uranium price swings.
2 February 2026
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Western Digital stock jumps in early trade as Wall Street eyes Tuesday’s Innovation Day

Western Digital stock jumps in early trade as Wall Street eyes Tuesday’s Innovation Day

Western Digital shares rose 5.4% to $263.63 Monday after the company raised its third-quarter revenue and earnings outlook, beating analyst estimates. The stock’s gains came ahead of Tuesday’s Innovation Day event, as investors focus on AI-driven data center demand and high-capacity storage pricing. Western Digital also confirmed plans to spin off its flash unit into SanDisk in 2025.
2 February 2026
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Palantir stock rises ahead of earnings after William Blair upgrade puts $200 back in play

Palantir stock rises ahead of earnings after William Blair upgrade puts $200 back in play

Palantir shares climbed 2.2% to $149.82 Monday morning ahead of quarterly results due after the close. William Blair upgraded the stock, projecting a return above $200 within 12 months and citing strong December quarter signals. The stock remains down about 30% from its record high. Investors await management’s outlook on commercial demand and margins amid volatile AI sector trading.
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Sandisk stock price jumps in premarket after Bernstein lifts target to $1,000

Sandisk stock price jumps in premarket after Bernstein lifts target to $1,000

Sandisk shares surged 6.8% to $576.25 in Monday premarket trading after Bernstein raised its price target to $1,000, citing strong earnings and guidance. The company now forecasts Q3 revenue of $4.4–$4.8 billion and adjusted EPS of $12–$14, both above consensus. Short interest dropped 19% in January. Traders are watching if the rally holds ahead of Friday’s U.S. jobs report.
2 February 2026
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First Majestic Silver (AG) stock price sinks as silver selloff deepens; what traders watch next

First Majestic Silver (AG) stock price sinks as silver selloff deepens; what traders watch next

First Majestic Silver shares fell 17% to $20.84 in early New York trading Monday as spot silver plunged 3.8% to $81.41 an ounce. The selloff followed a margin hike by CME Group and a shift in Fed leadership expectations. Pan American Silver and Hecla Mining also dropped more than 13%. Traders are watching Friday’s U.S. jobs report for the next market move.
2 February 2026
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Vale (VALE) stock drops before the bell after Brazil prosecutors seek R$1 billion asset freeze

Vale (VALE) stock drops before the bell after Brazil prosecutors seek R$1 billion asset freeze

Vale’s U.S.-listed shares fell about 5% in premarket trading after a filing showed Brazilian prosecutors are seeking to freeze R$1 billion in assets over a Fábrica mine incident. The stock traded at $16.07, down from $16.93. No injuries were reported in the January 26 overflow. Investors await a court ruling and Vale’s annual results later this month.
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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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