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Investment Strategies News 5 February 2026

Saab stock drops after earnings beat and raised growth target as investors weigh what’s next

Saab stock drops after earnings beat and raised growth target as investors weigh what’s next

Saab shares fell 3.1% Thursday despite reporting record Q4 order bookings of SEK 100.1 billion and raising its 2023–27 sales growth target to 22% annually. Operating profit jumped 67% to SEK 3.26 billion, and the board proposed a higher dividend. Investors focused on execution risks and the lack of detailed 2026 guidance. The stock has tripled over the past year amid rising European defence budgets.
5 February 2026
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Rheinmetall stock drops nearly 8% on 2026 outlook — what traders watch next

Rheinmetall stock drops nearly 8% on 2026 outlook — what traders watch next

Rheinmetall shares fell 7.9% to 1,546 euros after the company reaffirmed its 2025 growth targets and issued a 2026 revenue outlook below some analyst forecasts. Jefferies cut its price target, citing cautious guidance. The stock remains up over 100% year-on-year. Investors await Rheinmetall’s annual report on March 11.
5 February 2026
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Strategy (MSTR) slides premarket as bitcoin nears $70,000 — what to watch before earnings

Strategy (MSTR) slides premarket as bitcoin nears $70,000 — what to watch before earnings

Strategy Inc (MSTR.O) fell 3.2% to $129.09 in premarket trading Thursday after bitcoin dropped over 6% to $71,325. An SEC filing showed Strategy bought 855 bitcoin for $75.3 million last week, funded by share sales and a higher preferred dividend rate. The company reports fourth-quarter results after the close. Coinbase and major bitcoin miners also declined before the open.
5 February 2026
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Arm stock drops before the open after earnings; what ARM investors are watching next

Arm stock drops before the open after earnings; what ARM investors are watching next

Arm Holdings’ U.S.-listed shares fell over 7% in premarket trading Thursday after quarterly licensing revenue missed analyst estimates, coming in at $505 million versus a $519.9 million target. Management warned royalty revenue could drop up to 2% next year due to a memory chip shortage affecting smartphone sales.
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Evolution AB stock price slips after 2025 report; dividend call kicks down the road

Evolution AB stock price slips after 2025 report; dividend call kicks down the road

Evolution AB shares fell 1.8% Thursday after fourth-quarter revenue dropped 3.7% to €514.2 million and the board postponed its dividend proposal. Adjusted EBITDA slipped 6.1% to €341.5 million, with the margin at 66.4%. The company expects its 2026 EBITDA margin to match 2025. The board will update on dividends later this quarter.
5 February 2026
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DBS share price edges up near S$60 as traders brace for earnings in risk-off Asia

DBS share price edges up near S$60 as traders brace for earnings in risk-off Asia

DBS shares rose 0.4% to S$59.57 in Thursday afternoon trading, with about 2.5 million shares exchanged. The stock hovered just below its 12-month high as investors positioned ahead of next week’s earnings and dividend announcement. Singapore’s STI closed at a record high Wednesday, lifted by gains in local banks. Broader Asian markets slipped after a tech-led selloff on Wall Street.
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Bitcoin nearing $70k squeezes Strategy (MicroStrategy) as crypto-hoarding trade frays

Bitcoin nearing $70k squeezes Strategy (MicroStrategy) as crypto-hoarding trade frays

Bitcoin fell over 3% in Asian trading Thursday, touching $70,052—its lowest since November 2024—and dragging down crypto-related stocks. Strategy (MSTR) dropped about 7% in early February, nearing its eighth straight monthly loss. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw over $3 billion in outflows in January. Investors cited concerns over potential Fed tightening under incoming chair Kevin Warsh.
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Carvana stock falls 4%: what CVNA traders are watching before Feb. 18 earnings

Carvana stock falls 4%: what CVNA traders are watching before Feb. 18 earnings

Carvana shares fell 4.3% to $393.04 Wednesday, swinging between $366.62 and $410.52 during the session. COO Benjamin Huston sold shares on Feb. 3 under a preset trading plan, according to an SEC filing. Rosen Law Firm said it is investigating possible securities claims against Carvana. The company will report fourth-quarter and full-year earnings after markets close Feb. 18.
5 February 2026
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) stock slides 10% as Mars sample-return hopes fade — what investors watch next

Rocket Lab (RKLB) stock slides 10% as Mars sample-return hopes fade — what investors watch next

Rocket Lab shares fell 10% to $73.11 Wednesday, capping a volatile week after Congress cut funding for NASA’s Mars Sample Return mission. The stock hit a session low of $68.56 before recovering slightly in after-hours trading. Investors await Rocket Lab’s February 26 earnings and updates on its Neutron rocket after a recent test failure.
5 February 2026
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Adobe stock rebounds near $280 after AI jitters; what ADBE investors watch next

Adobe stock rebounds near $280 after AI jitters; what ADBE investors watch next

Adobe shares rose 2.9% Wednesday to $279.86 and stayed flat after hours, despite volatility in software stocks over AI concerns. Piper Sandler downgraded Adobe, citing risks from AI-driven “seat compression.” Adobe reversed plans to discontinue Animate after backlash. The company’s March 12 earnings call remains in focus.
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S&P Global stock tries to find a floor after AI scare rout; Mobility Global spin-off and earnings loom

S&P Global stock tries to find a floor after AI scare rout; Mobility Global spin-off and earnings loom

S&P Global shares fell 0.6% to $465.51 Wednesday, extending a two-day drop to nearly 12% amid concerns over AI’s impact on data firms. Trading volume was four times the 20-day average. The company’s Mobility division will rebrand as Mobility Global ahead of a planned spin-off, pending board approval. S&P Global reports earnings Feb. 10.
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Applied Materials stock hammered after-hours as chip selloff deepens — what to watch next

Applied Materials stock hammered after-hours as chip selloff deepens — what to watch next

Applied Materials shares fell 6.6% to $297.60 in after-hours trading Wednesday as chip equipment stocks slid and investors braced for next week’s earnings report. The PHLX semiconductor index dropped 4.4%, while Lam Research fell 8.8% and KLA lost 3.6%. The Nasdaq closed down 1.51%. Traders are watching Applied’s Feb. 12 results for signals on chip demand and sector stability.
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Ashtead share price in focus as buyback rolls on and NYSE switch clocks closer

Ashtead share price in focus as buyback rolls on and NYSE switch clocks closer

7 February 2026
Ashtead shares closed Friday at 4,936p, up 1.09%, after the company bought 88,872 shares under its repurchase program. The group is set to shift its primary listing to New York on March 2, pending court approval, and will be removed from the FTSE UK index the same day. Ashtead paid a half-year dividend of 37.5 U.S. cents per share on Friday.
Beazley share price: big funds reshuffle stakes as Zurich bid deadline nears

Beazley share price: big funds reshuffle stakes as Zurich bid deadline nears

7 February 2026
Beazley shares closed flat at 1,236 pence Friday as BlackRock disclosed a 6.55% stake and Vanguard reported 5.02%. Wellington Management cut its holding below 5%. The disclosures follow Zurich Insurance’s possible takeover offer of up to 1,335 pence per share, with a Feb. 16 deadline for a firm bid.
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