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NASDAQ:GOOGL 4 February 2026 - 5 February 2026

Google’s $185B AI spending plan spooks Nasdaq as software stocks slide again

Google’s $185B AI spending plan spooks Nasdaq as software stocks slide again

Alphabet shares fell 2.6% Thursday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $185 billion, far above analyst estimates. The S&P 500 software and services index dropped 1.8%, with ServiceNow, Salesforce, and Microsoft each down about 2.6%. The Dow lost 0.56% by 9:41 a.m. ET. Investors also awaited Amazon earnings and new U.S. labor data.
5 February 2026
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Dow Jones drops nearly 300 points as Alphabet AI spending plan rekindles tech jitters

Dow Jones drops nearly 300 points as Alphabet AI spending plan rekindles tech jitters

The Dow fell 298 points to 49,203 Thursday morning, pulled down by Amazon and Microsoft as tech stocks slumped. Alphabet projected 2026 capital spending could double to as much as $185 billion, raising investor concerns. Qualcomm warned of missing earnings forecasts, sending shares lower. January layoffs hit 108,435, the highest for the month since 2009, with UPS and Amazon leading cuts.
5 February 2026
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Nvidia stock price slides again as AI payoff worries spread; what investors watch next

Nvidia stock price slides again as AI payoff worries spread; what investors watch next

Nvidia shares fell 3.3% to $174.19 early Thursday, extending losses across AI-related chip stocks as investors questioned when heavy spending will yield profits. AMD plunged 17% after a weak revenue forecast, while the Nasdaq-tracking QQQ dropped 1.8%. Alphabet said it will double capital expenditures this year, and Amazon’s earnings are due after the close.
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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AMD’s plunge, Nvidia’s China chip talks and Alphabet’s AI spend plan: what’s driving AI stocks today

AMD’s plunge, Nvidia’s China chip talks and Alphabet’s AI spend plan: what’s driving AI stocks today

AMD shares plunged 17.3% after its outlook missed high expectations, while Super Micro Computer jumped 13.8% on a stronger revenue forecast. Nvidia’s planned H200 chip sale to ByteDance remains stalled over U.S. license terms. Alphabet projected 2026 capital spending of up to $185 billion, far above estimates. The Nasdaq fell 1.51% and the S&P 500 lost 0.51% on Wednesday.
5 February 2026
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Google’s $185B AI spending plan jolts tech stocks as AMD plunges

Google’s $185B AI spending plan jolts tech stocks as AMD plunges

Alphabet plans up to $185 billion in 2026 capital spending, far above forecasts, citing AI and cloud growth. AMD shares plunged 17% after its AI chip outlook fell short of Nvidia’s, deepening a tech selloff that erased $850 billion in market value this month. Software stocks also slid amid fears AI tools could disrupt established firms.
5 February 2026
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Stock Market Today: S&P 500 futures steady after tech slump as Alphabet AI spending rattles investors

Stock Market Today: S&P 500 futures steady after tech slump as Alphabet AI spending rattles investors

Nasdaq 100 futures edged up 0.13% premarket Thursday after a sharp tech sell-off, while Dow futures slipped 0.20%. Alphabet shares tumbled over 6% after forecasting $175–$185 billion in 2026 capital spending for AI. The S&P 500 software and services index has lost 13% in a week, erasing $800 billion in value. The dollar hit a two-week high as risk aversion grew.
5 February 2026
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Bitcoin breaks below $71,000 as AI tech rout drags down crypto markets

Bitcoin breaks below $71,000 as AI tech rout drags down crypto markets

Bitcoin fell below $71,000 Thursday, hitting $70,129—its lowest since November 2024—as tech stocks slumped and nearly $770 million in crypto positions were liquidated in 24 hours. The broader crypto market lost almost $500 billion in a week, with bitcoin down 20% over that period. Thin liquidity and leveraged bets worsened the drop. Traders watched Alphabet’s capital spending and chipmaker AMD’s 17% plunge.
5 February 2026
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Bitcoin slides under $71,000 as AI tech rout spills into crypto, stoking fresh selloff

Bitcoin slides under $71,000 as AI tech rout spills into crypto, stoking fresh selloff

Bitcoin fell as much as 7.5% in 24 hours, dropping below $71,000 in Asian trading Thursday. The broader crypto market lost $467.6 billion in value since Jan. 29, CoinGecko said. Over $700 million in leveraged crypto bets were liquidated in the past day, according to CoinGlass. The declines followed a sharp selloff in global tech stocks.
5 February 2026
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Apple stock climbs as tech selloff deepens; Alphabet earnings now the next test

Apple stock climbs as tech selloff deepens; Alphabet earnings now the next test

Apple shares rose 2.6% to $276.40 Wednesday, bucking a 1.5% Nasdaq drop, then slipped 0.3% after hours. The stock’s outperformance follows strong earnings and a new deal to integrate Google’s Gemini AI into Siri. Apple plans to delay a standard iPhone model in 2026 due to supply-chain issues, Nikkei Asia reported. Traders await Alphabet’s earnings for further signals on AI’s impact.
4 February 2026
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Nasdaq slides as AMD forecast and AI disruption fears hammer tech again

Nasdaq slides as AMD forecast and AI disruption fears hammer tech again

Tech stocks fell sharply Wednesday, sending the Nasdaq down 1.1% and the S&P 500 off 0.24%, while the Dow rose 0.79% as investors rotated into value and small caps. AMD plunged 12.2% after forecasting lower first-quarter revenue, dragging chipmakers and software stocks lower. Seven of 11 S&P sectors gained. Super Micro Computer surged 13% on strong AI server demand; Eli Lilly jumped 9.3% on a bullish profit outlook.
4 February 2026
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US economic calendar today: ADP jobs, ISM services and Treasury refunding set the tone for Wall Street

US economic calendar today: ADP jobs, ISM services and Treasury refunding set the tone for Wall Street

U.S. stock index futures were little changed early Wednesday, with Dow futures up 0.27% and Nasdaq 100 futures down 0.05% as investors awaited ADP payrolls and ISM services data. Advanced Micro Devices fell 7.2% premarket, while Super Micro Computer rose 12.4%. The Treasury will announce quarterly refunding plans at 8:30 a.m. ET. The Labor Department delayed the January jobs report due to the recent government shutdown.
4 February 2026
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Wall Street futures steady after AI shock; Alphabet earnings and jobs data in focus

Wall Street futures steady after AI shock; Alphabet earnings and jobs data in focus

Dow futures rose 0.16% premarket, S&P 500 futures edged up 0.04%, and Nasdaq 100 futures dipped 0.06% after Tuesday’s tech-led selloff. The S&P 500 closed down 0.84%, Nasdaq fell 1.43%, and Dow lost 0.34% as AI disruption concerns hit software stocks. Chipmaker AMD warned of weaker revenue, sending shares down 8% after hours. President Trump signed a bill ending a four-day partial government shutdown.
4 February 2026
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Elon Musk’s xAI offers up to $100/hour for crypto experts after SpaceX mega-merger

Elon Musk’s xAI offers up to $100/hour for crypto experts after SpaceX mega-merger

xAI is hiring a remote “Finance Expert – Crypto” to help train its AI models, offering U.S. pay of $45–$100 an hour. The move follows SpaceX’s $1.25 trillion acquisition of xAI, announced by Elon Musk days earlier. xAI’s careers page lists 294 open roles, including several in finance. The crypto job excludes applicants from Wyoming and Illinois and does not offer benefits for part-time hires.
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.
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Stock Market Today

  • Goldman Sachs shares dip on mixed Q1 results; analysts advise caution
    April 13, 2026, 2:58 PM EDT. Goldman Sachs reported first-quarter revenue of $17.23 billion, beating estimates by 1.5%, and EPS rose 24.3% to $17.55, surpassing forecasts. Despite solid earnings, shares fell over 2% amid geopolitical tensions with Iran and a mixed market backdrop. Analysts, including Jim Cramer, recommend waiting for other banks' earnings before buying Goldman stock, highlighting current volatility. Key segments, especially investment banking, showed strength, and analysts remain confident in Goldman's ability to navigate challenges such as oil price spikes. The bank's robust deal pipeline provides optimism for a rebound if geopolitical tensions ease, potentially unlocking substantial investment opportunities ahead.

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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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