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NASDAQ:APP News 26 January 2026 - 7 February 2026

AppLovin stock price slips after hours as CloudX launch and Wedbush target cut put Feb. 11 earnings in play

AppLovin stock price slips after hours as CloudX launch and Wedbush target cut put Feb. 11 earnings in play

AppLovin shares fell 3.1% to $375.23 in after-hours trading Thursday, following a 16.1% drop the previous day. Wedbush cut its price target to $465 from $800, citing valuation reset and industry headwinds. Investors await Feb. 11 results as new AI-driven rivals like CloudX enter the market. Broader software stocks also slid amid concerns over AI spending and business model risks.
6 February 2026
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AppLovin stock tumbles on CloudX AI threat talk as traders brace for earnings

AppLovin stock tumbles on CloudX AI threat talk as traders brace for earnings

AppLovin shares fell 16.1% Wednesday to $387.34, following a 4.4% drop Tuesday, as trading volume topped 15 million shares. The declines came amid a broader selloff in software stocks and new competition from CloudX, a startup led by a former MoPub co-founder. AppLovin will report fourth-quarter and full-year results on Feb. 11 after the market closes.
5 February 2026
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AppLovin stock tumbles 14% as AI disruption jitters hit ad tech ahead of Feb 11 earnings

AppLovin stock tumbles 14% as AI disruption jitters hit ad tech ahead of Feb 11 earnings

AppLovin shares fell 13.7% to $398.51 Wednesday amid a broad sell-off in software and ad-tech stocks after Anthropic launched new AI plug-ins. The stock swung between $464.17 and $384.24 during the session. The S&P 500 software and services index has dropped nearly 13% over five sessions. AppLovin will report Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings on Feb. 11.
4 February 2026
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AppLovin stock sinks on AI ad-tech fears ahead of Feb. 11 earnings — what’s driving the slide

AppLovin stock sinks on AI ad-tech fears ahead of Feb. 11 earnings — what’s driving the slide

AppLovin shares fell about 12% Wednesday as software stocks slumped and investors grew wary of new AI-driven ad tech rivals. Unity Software dropped 10%. AppLovin will report fourth-quarter and full-year results after U.S. markets close on Feb. 11. CloudX, a startup using AI agents for mobile ad automation, launched its product the same day.
4 February 2026
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AppLovin stock slides as AI disruption fears rattle tech — here’s what investors watch next

AppLovin stock slides as AI disruption fears rattle tech — here’s what investors watch next

AppLovin shares fell 4.4% to $461.79 in after-hours trading Tuesday, with the stock swinging between $448.70 and $493.50. Wall Street retreated as investors weighed AI’s impact on gaming and ad-tech, and the Nasdaq dropped 1.43%. AppLovin will report Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings on Feb. 11, amid an ongoing SEC probe into its data-collection practices.
4 February 2026
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AppLovin stock rebounds after Google ‘Project Genie’ selloff as Feb. 11 earnings loom

AppLovin stock rebounds after Google ‘Project Genie’ selloff as Feb. 11 earnings loom

AppLovin shares rose 2.1% to $483.00 Monday and gained another 1% after hours, rebounding from Friday’s 17% plunge triggered by Google’s “Project Genie” launch. Analyst reports downplayed long-term risks from Alphabet’s AI tool, maintaining bullish ratings and high price targets. Volatility spiked as investors weighed AI’s impact on mobile gaming and awaited AppLovin’s Feb. 11 earnings report.
3 February 2026
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AppLovin stock price slides as short-seller fight and Fed jitters weigh on APP shares

AppLovin stock price slides as short-seller fight and Fed jitters weigh on APP shares

AppLovin shares fell 11.3% to $504.80 in late morning trading Friday after the company pushed back against a short-seller report from CapitalWatch, calling it “defamatory and baseless.” The drop came ahead of AppLovin’s fourth-quarter earnings, set for release Feb. 11. Broader tech stocks also slipped as investors reacted to macroeconomic pressures and Fed leadership news.
30 January 2026
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AppLovin stock price rises 5% after hours — Meta ad read-through and Feb. 11 earnings loom

AppLovin stock price rises 5% after hours — Meta ad read-through and Feb. 11 earnings loom

AppLovin shares rose about 5% to $569.24 in after-hours trading Thursday, following Meta’s strong earnings and upbeat ad outlook. Around 5.3 million shares changed hands as traders looked ahead to AppLovin’s Feb. 11 earnings report. The company faces ongoing regulatory scrutiny and recently denied allegations from a short-seller.
30 January 2026
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AppLovin stock price rises as it fights back against a short-seller report

AppLovin stock price rises as it fights back against a short-seller report

AppLovin shares rose 1.7% to $551.58 Thursday after the company sent a cease-and-desist letter to short seller CapitalWatch, demanding a retraction of a critical report. The stock has been volatile this month, dropping nearly 6% on Jan. 21 before rebounding in recent sessions. The SEC is investigating AppLovin’s data-collection practices. Fourth-quarter earnings are due Feb. 11.
29 January 2026
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AppLovin stock price rises in midday trade as Needham turns bullish on Axon e-commerce push

AppLovin stock price rises in midday trade as Needham turns bullish on Axon e-commerce push

AppLovin shares rose 1.2% to $550.25 midday Wednesday after Needham upgraded the stock to “buy” and set a $700 target, citing gains in e-commerce ad revenue and new retail clients. Investors await the company’s Feb. 11 earnings report for more detail on Axon’s performance and advertiser growth. The SEC continues to investigate AppLovin’s data practices.
28 January 2026
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AppLovin stock price climbs after Needham upgrade — and earnings are the next test

AppLovin stock price climbs after Needham upgrade — and earnings are the next test

AppLovin shares closed up 1.5% at $543.56 Tuesday after Needham upgraded the stock to “buy” with a $700 target, citing strong e-commerce ad growth projections for 2026. Needham raised its e-commerce revenue forecast to $1.45 billion and noted new clients using AppLovin’s Axon tools, though some partnerships remain unconfirmed. AppLovin reports Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings on Feb. 11.
28 January 2026
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AppLovin stock price jumps 5% on Needham upgrade; $700 target puts Feb. 11 earnings in play

AppLovin stock price jumps 5% on Needham upgrade; $700 target puts Feb. 11 earnings in play

AppLovin shares rose 5.1% to $551.15 Monday after Needham upgraded the stock to “buy” and raised its 2026 e-commerce revenue forecast to $1.45 billion. The firm set a $700 price target, citing growth in self-serve advertising. Investors await fourth-quarter results on Feb. 11 for signs the e-commerce push is holding. The move follows recent short-seller allegations, which the company has denied.
26 January 2026
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Quantum computing stocks bounce hard: IonQ, Rigetti, D‑Wave rally as traders reset for a data-heavy week

Quantum computing stocks bounce hard: IonQ, Rigetti, D‑Wave rally as traders reset for a data-heavy week

7 February 2026
IonQ, Rigetti, D‑Wave, and Quantum Computing Inc shares surged 15–21 percent Friday, erasing losses from the previous session. The rebound followed a Wall Street rally that sent the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. IonQ remains under scrutiny after a short-seller report questioned its Pentagon contract revenue. Investors await delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
Defense and space stocks rally, but Trump’s buyback-dividend squeeze is the next test

Defense and space stocks rally, but Trump’s buyback-dividend squeeze is the next test

7 February 2026
U.S. space and defense stocks rose Friday, with sector ETFs gaining up to 4.8% and Lockheed Martin up 2.4%. Investors are awaiting a Pentagon list that could restrict buybacks and dividends at underperforming contractors under a Trump executive order. Companies named would have 15 days to submit remediation plans. Lockheed’s board approved a $3.45 per share dividend for Q1 2026.
Ucore Rare Metals stock price jumps as ‘Project Vault’ keeps rare earths on traders’ screens

Ucore Rare Metals stock price jumps as ‘Project Vault’ keeps rare earths on traders’ screens

7 February 2026
Ucore Rare Metals shares jumped 14.7% to C$7.97 on Toronto’s TSX Venture Exchange Friday, rebounding after a steep drop as investors responded to U.S. critical-minerals policy moves. The U.S. Export-Import Bank described Project Vault as a $10 billion public-private stockpiling plan. Neodymium prices climbed 1.27% to 997,500 yuan a tonne on Feb. 6. Investors await details on Project Vault’s purchasing plans next week.
Semiconductor stocks surge as AI capex stays high; Nvidia and AMD lead into next week

Semiconductor stocks surge as AI capex stays high; Nvidia and AMD lead into next week

7 February 2026
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index jumped 5.7% to 8,048.6 on Friday, with Nvidia up 7.87% and AMD rising 8.28%. The surge followed new forecasts showing global chip sales could hit $1 trillion in 2026. Amazon expects a 50% increase in capital spending this year, fueling demand for chips. The Dow Jones crossed 50,000, helped by gains in chipmakers.
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