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NASDAQ:GOOGL 5 February 2026 - 6 February 2026

Lumentum stock jumps nearly 8% as AI capex wave lifts optics names into the weekend

Lumentum stock jumps nearly 8% as AI capex wave lifts optics names into the weekend

Lumentum Holdings shares surged 8% to $544.68 Friday after reporting fiscal Q2 revenue of $665.5 million and a backlog topping $400 million for optical circuit switches. The company expects Q3 revenue between $780 million and $830 million. Traders cited strong AI-driven demand but flagged risks if cloud customers pause orders. Lumentum will brief investors at the OFC conference on March 17.
6 February 2026
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Software stocks rebound after eight-day rout as Anthropic’s new Claude and Alphabet AI spend keep nerves high

Software stocks rebound after eight-day rout as Anthropic’s new Claude and Alphabet AI spend keep nerves high

U.S. software stocks rebounded Friday, with the iShares Expanded Tech-Software ETF up 2.4% to $81.59 after steep declines tied to AI-driven volatility. The S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow ETFs also rose. On Thursday, Anthropic launched its upgraded Claude Opus 4.6 AI model. Alphabet shares fell amid ongoing pressure on SaaS and financial-data firms.
6 February 2026
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Amazon stock slides on $200 billion AI capex plan as Nvidia and other AI stocks split

Amazon stock slides on $200 billion AI capex plan as Nvidia and other AI stocks split

Amazon shares fell 9% Friday after announcing a $200 billion capital spending plan for 2026, focused on AI infrastructure. Nvidia and AMD rose, while software stocks like ServiceNow and Salesforce dropped sharply. Alphabet signaled capital spending could reach up to $185 billion in 2026. The S&P 500 gained 0.88% and the Nasdaq rose 0.77% by mid-morning.
6 February 2026
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Wall Street rebounds after tech rout, but Amazon stock slides on $200B AI spend plan

Wall Street rebounds after tech rout, but Amazon stock slides on $200B AI spend plan

Amazon shares plunged nearly 9% Friday after announcing a $200 billion AI spending plan, dragging tech stocks lower. The S&P 500 slipped into negative territory for the year on Thursday amid concerns over mounting capital expenditures and weak layoff data. By 09:30 a.m. ET, the Dow rose 0.62%, the S&P 500 gained 0.50%, and the Nasdaq edged up 0.35%. Chipmakers Nvidia and AMD rebounded, each rising over 5%.
6 February 2026
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Dow Jones jumps nearly 700 points after tech rout — but AI spending fears still bite

Dow Jones jumps nearly 700 points after tech rout — but AI spending fears still bite

The Dow jumped 687 points, or 1.41%, to 49,596 in early Friday trading, recovering from a tech-led selloff. Amazon fell nearly 9% after flagging higher AI spending, while Nvidia gained over 5%. Chipmakers and banks led the rebound, but tech stocks continued to weigh on indexes. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation reports for signals on rate cuts.
6 February 2026
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U.S. stock market today: Dow futures up after tech rout, but AI capex worries won’t quit

U.S. stock market today: Dow futures up after tech rout, but AI capex worries won’t quit

U.S. stock futures rose early Friday after a sharp tech selloff, with S&P 500 futures up 0.3% and Nasdaq 100 futures gaining 0.35% by 5:11 a.m. ET. Amazon dropped about 8% premarket as investors reacted to major AI spending plans from cloud giants. The S&P 500 fell 1.23% Thursday after Alphabet announced up to $185 billion in 2026 capital spending. Traders await Fed comments and delayed jobs and inflation data next week.
6 February 2026
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Wall Street selloff accelerates: Nasdaq sinks, Bitcoin breaks $63,000 as AI fears grip markets

Wall Street selloff accelerates: Nasdaq sinks, Bitcoin breaks $63,000 as AI fears grip markets

Nasdaq closed at its lowest since November as tech and software stocks tumbled, with the S&P 500 software index losing 4.6%. Alphabet shares fell after announcing capital spending could reach $185 billion by 2026. Bitcoin plunged 14% to below $63,000, and silver also dropped sharply. Amazon sank 4.4% during the session and another 10% after hours.
6 February 2026
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Amazon stock price slides after-hours on $200B AI spending forecast as AI stocks wobble

Amazon stock price slides after-hours on $200B AI spending forecast as AI stocks wobble

Amazon shares fell up to 11% after hours Thursday after forecasting $200 billion in 2026 capital expenditures and a weaker-than-expected first-quarter profit. Alphabet set a $175–$185 billion capex target for 2026. The S&P 500 software and services index extended losses, nearing a $1 trillion drop since late January. Nvidia faces U.S. licensing hurdles on chip sales to ByteDance.
5 February 2026
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Dow Jones slides nearly 600 points as AI spending fears hit Wall Street; Amazon sinks after the bell

Dow Jones slides nearly 600 points as AI spending fears hit Wall Street; Amazon sinks after the bell

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.2% to 48,908.72 as investors dumped tech stocks on concerns over soaring AI infrastructure costs at Amazon and Alphabet. Amazon shares dropped up to 11% after it raised its 2026 capital spending forecast to $200 billion. U.S. jobless claims rose by 22,000 to 231,000, while job openings hit a three-year low. The Nasdaq closed at its lowest since November.
5 February 2026
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AI Fears Hit Tech Stocks Again as Bitcoin Sinks and Wall Street Braces for Earnings

AI Fears Hit Tech Stocks Again as Bitcoin Sinks and Wall Street Braces for Earnings

U.S. stocks fell sharply Thursday as tech shares and crypto-related stocks slumped. The S&P 500 lost 1.2%, the Dow dropped 592 points, and the Nasdaq slid 1.6%. Bitcoin plunged over 12% below $64,000 after new jobs data sent Treasury yields lower. Alphabet’s plan to spend up to $185 billion on AI in 2026 triggered further selling in big tech.
5 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 price slips after hours as Amazon flags $200B capex and China chip talks drag on

Nvidia stock price slips after hours as Amazon flags $200B capex and China chip talks drag on

Nvidia shares fell 1.2% to $171.84 in after-hours trading Thursday. Amazon projected $200 billion in 2026 capital expenditures, topping Alphabet’s $185 billion target. Amazon stock dropped nearly 8% after its first-quarter operating income forecast missed expectations. Traders are watching U.S. export license details for China and Nvidia’s earnings report due February 25.
5 February 2026
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Alphabet stock slips as Google’s $185 billion AI spend plan rattles traders

Alphabet stock slips as Google’s $185 billion AI spend plan rattles traders

Alphabet shares fell 1% to $329.58 Thursday after the company disclosed a sharp increase in AI infrastructure spending and projected 2026 capital expenditures up to $185 billion. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 18% to $113.83 billion, with Google Cloud revenue jumping 48% to $17.66 billion. The stock earlier touched a low of $306.74 before partially recovering.
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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Alphabet stock (GOOGL) slides as Google’s AI capex bill grows — what Wall Street watches next

Alphabet stock (GOOGL) slides as Google’s AI capex bill grows — what Wall Street watches next

Alphabet shares fell 2.4% Thursday, closing at $324.95 after the company announced 2026 capital spending of up to $185 billion, nearly double its 2025 budget. The stock earlier dropped as much as 8%. Alphabet reported Q4 revenue of $113.8 billion and net income of $34.5 billion. Investors are watching for Amazon’s earnings after the bell.
5 February 2026
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Dow Jones today: Index slides about 1% as Alphabet capex plan stirs fresh AI jitters

Dow Jones today: Index slides about 1% as Alphabet capex plan stirs fresh AI jitters

The Dow Jones fell 502.57 points, or 1.02%, to 48,998.73 Thursday as tech stocks slid after Alphabet announced plans to nearly double capital spending for AI. Qualcomm shares dropped on weak guidance, while Amazon slipped ahead of earnings. Weekly jobless claims rose to 231,000 and U.S. layoffs hit a 17-year January high. The CBOE volatility index reached its highest level in over two months.
5 February 2026
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Alphabet’s up to $185 billion AI capex plan hits Wall Street as Nasdaq slides again

Alphabet’s up to $185 billion AI capex plan hits Wall Street as Nasdaq slides again

U.S. stocks fell Thursday, led by sharp declines in tech shares as investors reacted to heavy AI spending plans from Alphabet and Qualcomm’s weak revenue forecast. Alphabet dropped 2.6%, Qualcomm plunged 8%, and AMD tumbled 17%. The S&P 500 lost 0.51%, Nasdaq 0.50%, and Dow 0.56% by mid-morning. Silver slumped 15% and oil prices also fell amid broad market pressure.
5 February 2026
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QQQ Slides Again as Alphabet’s $185B AI Spend Plan Stirs Nasdaq-100 ETF Jitters

QQQ Slides Again as Alphabet’s $185B AI Spend Plan Stirs Nasdaq-100 ETF Jitters

Invesco’s Nasdaq-100 ETF QQQ fell about 1.6% Thursday morning, extending losses after Alphabet projected 2026 capital spending of up to $185 billion. Portfolio managers cited concerns over high tech valuations and AI-driven disruption, prompting investors to cut risk. Trading volume in QQQ rose above recent averages, with the ETF last seen near $605.75.
5 February 2026
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  • Sirius XM and Consumer Discretionary Wireless Stocks Show Mixed Q4 Performance
    April 13, 2026, 2:56 PM EDT. Sirius XM (NASDAQ:SIRI) and its wireless, cable, and satellite peers posted mixed results in Q4, reflecting ongoing sector headwinds such as cord-cutting and costly network upgrades. Sirius XM beat revenue estimates with $2.19 billion but missed adjusted operating income targets, while the stock rose 14.4% after earnings. AT&T (NYSE:T) led revenue growth with a 3.6% increase to $33.47 billion, also outperforming forecasts. Despite challenges like intense pricing competition and regulatory scrutiny, the group's share prices gained 5.9% on average post-results. These companies face structural challenges in the consumer discretionary sector, where demand is sensitive to economic shifts, yet opportunities remain through growing broadband usage and bundling services.

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Marvell Stock Hits Record High After Nvidia’s $2 Billion Move and Amazon AI Chip Push

Marvell Stock Hits Record High After Nvidia’s $2 Billion Move and Amazon AI Chip Push

13 April 2026
Marvell Technology shares rose 2.1% to $131.22 Monday, hitting a record after Nvidia’s $2 billion investment and renewed optimism over Amazon’s AI chip business. The stock earlier touched $135.18. Barclays upgraded Marvell and raised its price target to $150, citing surging demand for optical products in AI data centers. Nvidia and Marvell plan to link custom chips for Nvidia’s NVLink Fusion platform.
Intel Stock Rally Extends as $100 Billion April Run Draws Fresh Wall Street Bets

Intel Stock Rally Extends as $100 Billion April Run Draws Fresh Wall Street Bets

13 April 2026
Intel shares climbed $2.09 to $64.47 by late morning Monday, extending a rally that has added over $100 billion in value across eight sessions. The surge follows a raised price target, new deals with Google and Elon Musk’s Terafab, and Intel’s $14.2 billion buyback of Apollo’s Fab 34 stake. The stock is up 69% in 2026 after an 84% gain last year. Intel reports first-quarter results April 23.
Nebius Stock (NBIS) Jumps as BofA Backs AI Trade, but Downgrade Flags Valuation Risk

Nebius Stock (NBIS) Jumps as BofA Backs AI Trade, but Downgrade Flags Valuation Risk

13 April 2026
Nebius Group shares climbed 7.4% to $155.74 by midday Monday after Bank of America raised its price target to $175, despite Freedom Capital Markets downgrading the stock to Hold. The Amsterdam-based AI infrastructure firm recently secured a five-year deal with Meta worth up to $27 billion and holds over $40 billion in supply contracts with Microsoft and Meta. Nebius also closed $4.34 billion in convertible debt and sold $2 billion in warrants to Nvidia.
Salesforce Stock News: Choreo and Sumitomo Mitsui Cuts Resurface, but the Filings Are Months Old

Salesforce Stock News: Choreo and Sumitomo Mitsui Cuts Resurface, but the Filings Are Months Old

13 April 2026
Salesforce faced renewed attention after reports of stake reductions by Choreo LLC and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group, based on SEC filings from January that reflected year-end positions. Choreo held 27,733 shares and Sumitomo Mitsui 2,478,864 shares as of December 31. The reported cuts amounted to about 35% and 8.6%, respectively. Salesforce shares rose 3.4% Monday, while broader software stocks remain down for the year.
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