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NextEra Energy stock near a new high after $1.3B debt sale; CPI and jobs data up next

NextEra Energy stock near a new high after $1.3B debt sale; CPI and jobs data up next

8 February 2026
New York, Feb 7, 2026, 18:10 EST — Market closed. NextEra Energy (NEE.N) shares ended Friday slightly higher, keeping the Florida-based utility near a fresh high as investors sized up a new debt deal and a busy U.S. data calendar. The stock closed at $89.47, up about 0.3%, after trading between $88.39 and $90.99. (Investing.com) That matters for NextEra because it lives on the capital markets. Utilities borrow heavily to build power plants and grid upgrades, and their stocks often move with interest-rate expectations, sometimes uncomfortably. The company is also sitting in the middle of two cross-currents. Investors still want
KLA stock price jumps 8% as chip rebound lifts KLAC — what to know before Monday

KLA stock price jumps 8% as chip rebound lifts KLAC — what to know before Monday

8 February 2026
KLA Corp shares surged 8.4% to $1,442.95 Friday, leading gains in chip-equipment stocks after Amazon announced a major increase in capital spending. About 1.6 million KLA shares traded as the PHLX semiconductor index rose 5.7%. KLA’s board declared a $1.90 quarterly dividend, payable March 3 to holders as of Feb. 17. Applied Materials and Lam Research also rallied sharply into the close.
CBA share price: Commonwealth Bank stock steadies after ASX selloff as earnings loom

CBA share price: Commonwealth Bank stock steadies after ASX selloff as earnings loom

8 February 2026
Commonwealth Bank of Australia closed Friday down 0.23% at A$158.91, outperforming a 2.03% drop in the S&P/ASX 200. Investors await CBA’s half-year results on Feb. 11 and commentary from CEO Matt Comyn. The Reserve Bank’s recent cash-rate hike to 3.85% and upcoming mortgage repricing are in focus. CBA flagged A$68 million in provisions and A$53 million in non-recurring income items.
Boeing stock jumps 2.6% to $243 — what Wall Street is watching before Monday

Boeing stock jumps 2.6% to $243 — what Wall Street is watching before Monday

8 February 2026
Boeing shares closed up 2.6% at $243.03 Friday, buoyed by reports of possible major aircraft orders from Saudi Arabia and India. India’s trade minister said a $70–80 billion Boeing deal could be signed by March. Supply-chain delays and regulatory scrutiny remain key risks. Boeing’s chief engineer sold over 10,000 shares earlier in the week.
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