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NASDAQ:AVGO News 4 February 2026 - 6 February 2026

Broadcom stock jumps 7% as Big Tech’s AI spending plans revive chip trade

Broadcom stock jumps 7% as Big Tech’s AI spending plans revive chip trade

Broadcom shares jumped 7% to $332.92 in after-hours trading Friday, outpacing other large tech stocks as chipmakers rallied. Alphabet projected 2026 capital spending of up to $185 billion, while Amazon outlined a $200 billion outlay, both focused on AI infrastructure. Amazon shares fell after its announcement. Investors weighed strong AI hardware demand against concerns over surging costs.
6 February 2026
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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.
6 February 2026
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Dow hits 50,000 as Amazon’s $200 billion AI spending plan spooks tech investors

Dow hits 50,000 as Amazon’s $200 billion AI spending plan spooks tech investors

The Dow briefly topped 50,000 for the first time Friday as chipmakers surged on AI data-center spending hopes. Amazon shares fell after announcing a $200 billion capital spending plan for 2026, raising concerns about profitability. Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom each jumped over 7%. The S&P 500 rose 1.73% and the Nasdaq gained 1.91%.
6 February 2026
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Dow rebounds toward 50,000 as tech snaps back; bitcoin and gold claw higher while Amazon capex rattles AI bets

Dow rebounds toward 50,000 as tech snaps back; bitcoin and gold claw higher while Amazon capex rattles AI bets

The Dow jumped 989.72 points, or 2.02%, to 49,898.44 by midday Friday, with chipmakers leading Wall Street’s rebound after a three-day slide. Nvidia and AMD each surged about 7%, while Amazon’s capex plans for 2026 hit $200 billion. Bitcoin rebounded after plunging to $63,295.74 on Thursday, its lowest since October 2024. U.S. consumer sentiment edged up to 57.3 in early February.
6 February 2026
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AI stocks swing hard: Nvidia jumps as Amazon slides on $200 billion AI spend

AI stocks swing hard: Nvidia jumps as Amazon slides on $200 billion AI spend

Nvidia jumped 7.3% and AMD rose 7.7% Friday, lifting the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor Index by 4.6%. Amazon fell 7% after announcing a $200 billion capital expenditure for 2026, far above expectations. Arm Holdings gained 9.8% despite a licensing revenue miss. Investors pulled $2.34 billion from tech funds for the week ending Feb. 4, LSEG Lipper reported.
6 February 2026
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Broadcom stock price jumps nearly 4% as Google’s AI capex plan lifts AVGO

Broadcom stock price jumps nearly 4% as Google’s AI capex plan lifts AVGO

Broadcom shares rose nearly 4% to $322.82 in morning trading Friday as investors returned to chip stocks after a sharp sell-off. Alphabet’s 2026 capital expenditure forecast of up to $185 billion shifted attention to AI infrastructure suppliers. Nvidia and AMD also posted strong gains. Broadcom’s March 4 earnings are now in focus for signals on AI demand.
6 February 2026
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Broadcom stock whipsaws as Google and Amazon crank up 2026 AI spending targets

Broadcom stock whipsaws as Google and Amazon crank up 2026 AI spending targets

Broadcom shares rose 0.8% to $310.47 in late trading Thursday after swinging between $306.78 and $326.44 during the session. Alphabet projected 2026 capex of $175–185 billion, while Amazon expects about $200 billion, intensifying focus on AI suppliers. Investors are awaiting Broadcom’s March 4 earnings for updates on AI chip margins and demand.
5 February 2026
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Nvidia stock wobbles as AI spending jitters return — what NVDA traders are watching next

Nvidia stock wobbles as AI spending jitters return — what NVDA traders are watching next

Nvidia shares fell 0.7% to $173.04 Thursday after a sharp tech selloff and fresh concerns over AI chip valuations. Wall Street remains cautious ahead of Nvidia’s Feb. 25 earnings, with investors watching for updates on China licensing and supply. OpenAI is reportedly dissatisfied with some Nvidia chips and may seek alternatives. Talks continue over a possible $20 billion Nvidia investment in OpenAI’s next funding round.
5 February 2026
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Broadcom stock rises as Google flags up to $185 billion in AI capex spending

Broadcom stock rises as Google flags up to $185 billion in AI capex spending

Broadcom shares rose 2.8% to $316.53 Thursday after Alphabet announced a 2026 capital spending plan of up to $185 billion, far above forecasts. The stock hit $326.44 before retreating. Broadcom supplies Google’s AI chips, with over 80% of its AI compute sales tied to the partnership. The company reports quarterly results after the close on March 4.
5 February 2026
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US economic calendar today: Jobless claims, JOLTS hit as Wall Street futures steady

US economic calendar today: Jobless claims, JOLTS hit as Wall Street futures steady

Dow futures slipped 36 points and Alphabet dropped 2.4% premarket after unveiling plans to nearly double AI spending. Qualcomm fell 10.4% and Arm lost 7%, while Broadcom gained. Investors awaited delayed job data after a brief government shutdown, with the JOLTS report and weekly jobless claims due later Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.51% Wednesday as tech stocks sold off.
5 February 2026
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Broadcom stock braces for a choppy open after AI selloff, Jefferies sticks to $500 target

Broadcom stock braces for a choppy open after AI selloff, Jefferies sticks to $500 target

Broadcom shares fell 3.9% to $308.05 Wednesday, hitting an intraday low of $295.30, as chip stocks sold off and the Nasdaq dropped 1.5%. Jefferies reiterated its Buy rating, citing Google’s higher capital spending plans and strong demand for Broadcom’s AI chips and networking gear. Broadcom launched an enterprise Wi‑Fi 8 platform this week targeting “AI-ready” networks. Earnings are due March 4.
5 February 2026
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Broadcom stock sinks again as AI jitters hit chips; AVGO eyes March 4 earnings

Broadcom stock sinks again as AI jitters hit chips; AVGO eyes March 4 earnings

Broadcom shares fell 3.8% to $308.28 on Wednesday amid a broad tech and AI-related selloff. The company launched a new enterprise Wi‑Fi 8 product a day early, but market focus remained on sector-wide de-risking. Broadcom will report fiscal first-quarter results after markets close on March 4. Shares have dropped about 7% since Monday’s close, hitting an intraday low near $295.
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Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

7 February 2026
Caterpillar shares surged 7.1% to $726.20 Friday, driving the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The move erased recent losses and followed insider selling by Group President Bob De Lange earlier in the week. Deere and CNH Industrial also gained as investors rotated into industrial stocks. Markets await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data.
Amazon stock slides as $200B AI spending plan meets cautious profit outlook

Amazon stock slides as $200B AI spending plan meets cautious profit outlook

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell 9% Friday after the company announced plans for $200 billion in 2026 capital spending, mainly for AWS and AI, and issued a first-quarter profit outlook below estimates. The stock drop could erase $200 billion in market value. Fourth-quarter net sales rose 14% to $213.4 billion, while free cash flow declined due to higher spending on AI infrastructure.
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