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Investment News 6 February 2026 - 7 February 2026

Boeing stock climbs on India’s $70–80 billion aircraft pledge as Saudia talks keep demand in focus

Boeing stock climbs on India’s $70–80 billion aircraft pledge as Saudia talks keep demand in focus

Boeing shares rose 2.6% to $243.03 Friday after India announced plans to buy $70–80 billion in Boeing aircraft as part of a U.S. trade deal expected in March. Saudia is reportedly in early talks to purchase at least 150 jets. Supply-chain issues continue to delay deliveries for both Boeing and Airbus.
Palo Alto Networks stock snaps back after sharp slide as NextWave overhaul lands before earnings

Palo Alto Networks stock snaps back after sharp slide as NextWave overhaul lands before earnings

Palo Alto Networks shares closed up 2.9% at $159.32 on Friday, recovering part of Thursday’s 7.2% drop. The company announced a revamped NextWave partner program focused on bundled security platforms. Software stocks rebounded with the broader market after heavy losses earlier in the week. Investors await Palo Alto’s Feb. 17 earnings for signs of demand and margins.
KLA  stock jumps 8% on Friday rebound as chip gear rallies; dividend set for March

KLA stock jumps 8% on Friday rebound as chip gear rallies; dividend set for March

KLA shares jumped 8.4% to $1,442.95 Friday, rebounding after a volatile week as investors bought chip-equipment stocks tied to data-center spending. The move followed Amazon’s forecast for higher AI-related capital outlays. KLA’s board declared a $1.90 quarterly dividend, payable March 3 to holders as of Feb. 17. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week may test the rally in rate-sensitive tech.
UnitedHealth stock rebounds after hours as UNH recoups losses; Medicare rate debate looms

UnitedHealth stock rebounds after hours as UNH recoups losses; Medicare rate debate looms

UnitedHealth shares rose 3.4% to $277.57 Friday and gained another 3% after hours, rebounding after a volatile week for health insurers. Mizuho cut its price target on the stock to $350, citing delayed earnings recovery. Medicare Advantage rates and medical-cost trends remain key concerns. The Dow closed above 50,000, marking the strongest market gains in months.
Coinbase stock jumps 13% after-hours as bitcoin rebounds above $70,000

Coinbase stock jumps 13% after-hours as bitcoin rebounds above $70,000

Coinbase shares jumped 13% in after-hours trading Friday, tracking an 11% rebound in bitcoin to $71,531 after a sharp selloff. Volume in Coinbase topped 19.6 million shares as the stock swung between $151.45 and $167.12. The company reports results Feb. 12, with investors focused on trading volumes and costs. Put options remain heavy, signaling caution ahead of the Feb. 27 expiry.
ServiceNow stock price falls again as Wall Street redraws the AI winners list

ServiceNow stock price falls again as Wall Street redraws the AI winners list

ServiceNow shares fell 1.8% to $100.74 Friday, capping a volatile week for software stocks as investors debated AI’s impact on subscription software. The S&P 500 Software & Services index dropped 13% in a week, erasing over $800 billion in value. ServiceNow slid 12% this week, while hardware stocks tied to AI data centers held steadier. Investors are watching upcoming tech conference appearances for further signals.
Intel stock jumps nearly 5% as China server CPU waits stretch and SambaNova funding news lands

Intel stock jumps nearly 5% as China server CPU waits stretch and SambaNova funding news lands

Intel shares closed up 4.9% to $50.59 Friday and were steady after-hours. Intel and AMD warned China customers of server CPU delays, with Intel lead times up to six months and prices rising over 10%. Intel plans to invest about $100 million in AI chip startup SambaNova in a new funding round. Investors are watching Q2 supply and the next earnings date.
Dow Hits 50,000 as Nvidia Jumps and Amazon’s $200B AI Capex Plan Whipsaws Markets

Dow Hits 50,000 as Nvidia Jumps and Amazon’s $200B AI Capex Plan Whipsaws Markets

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 50,000 for the first time Friday, rising 2.24% to 50,005.78, led by gains in Nvidia and Caterpillar. The S&P 500 climbed 1.73% and the Nasdaq rose 1.91%. Amazon and Alphabet’s plans for record AI spending unsettled markets earlier in the week but investors returned to tech stocks. Bitcoin, gold, and oil prices held steady after Thursday’s selloff.
Amazon stock slides on $200B AI spending shock — here’s what Wall Street watches next

Amazon stock slides on $200B AI spending shock — here’s what Wall Street watches next

Amazon shares fell about 7% to $207.13 Friday after the company announced plans to spend $200 billion on capital expenditures in 2026, far above consensus. The stock touched a session low of $200.44, with roughly $200 billion in market value at risk if losses persist. Amazon’s first-quarter operating income outlook missed analyst estimates. DA Davidson downgraded the stock and cut its price target.

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Diageo share price slips into the weekend as investors eye Feb. 25 results

Diageo share price slips into the weekend as investors eye Feb. 25 results

7 February 2026
Diageo shares closed down 1.48% at 1,760 pence on Friday, trailing a 0.59% gain in the FTSE 100. An updated analyst consensus points to a 2.0% fall in first-half organic net sales ahead of interim results due Feb. 25. Trading volume was light, and the stock remains over 22% below its 52-week high.
National Grid share price: what to know before London reopens after BoE signal

National Grid share price: what to know before London reopens after BoE signal

7 February 2026
National Grid shares closed at 1,285 pence in London on Friday, up 0.23%. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% after a close vote, signaling possible cuts if inflation falls. National Grid announced a wireless power transmission study with Space Solar and marked five years of IFA2 interconnector operations. Its U.S. ADR ended at $88.06, up $1.17.
BAE Systems share price rises into weekend — what to watch before Monday’s London open

BAE Systems share price rises into weekend — what to watch before Monday’s London open

7 February 2026
BAE Systems shares closed up 1.2% at 1,879 pence on Friday, tracking gains in European defence stocks. The company’s market value stands near £54.8 billion. Investors await BAE’s full-year results on Feb. 18 for updates on cash returns and orders. GXO Logistics renewed and expanded its contract to support BAE’s Type 26 frigate program in Scotland.
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