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Dow Jones futures tick up after 600-point slide as Amazon’s $200B AI spend plan hits tech

Dow Jones futures tick up after 600-point slide as Amazon’s $200B AI spend plan hits tech

Dow futures rose 71 points, or 0.1%, in early premarket trading Friday after the index plunged 592 points Thursday, led by sharp drops in Amazon and Microsoft. Amazon shares fell 8% premarket as investors scrutinized its capital spending. U.S. jobs and inflation reports were delayed by a short government shutdown, leaving traders waiting for fresh data. Weekly jobless claims climbed to 231,000.
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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Microsoft stock sinks 5% after rare Stifel downgrade as AI spending nerves spread

Microsoft stock sinks 5% after rare Stifel downgrade as AI spending nerves spread

Microsoft shares fell 5.2% to $392.74 in after-hours trading Thursday, as heavy selling hit the software sector. Trading volume reached about 50.7 million shares. Stifel downgraded Microsoft to “Hold,” citing slowing Azure growth and rising competition. The S&P 500 software and services index dropped 3.1%, with sector losses nearing $1 trillion since Jan. 28.
5 February 2026
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Amazon earnings today: AWS cloud growth under the microscope after Microsoft’s $500B wipeout

Amazon earnings today: AWS cloud growth under the microscope after Microsoft’s $500B wipeout

Amazon will report fourth-quarter results Thursday, with analysts expecting AWS revenue near $35 billion, up about 21% year-over-year. Investors remain cautious after Microsoft’s Azure slowdown erased $500 billion in value from Microsoft shares. Amazon projects net sales between $206 billion and $213 billion for the quarter. Wall Street eyes Amazon’s spending on AI infrastructure and its impact on margins.
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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Microsoft stock flips higher after Stifel downgrade puts Azure, AI spend back in focus

Microsoft stock flips higher after Stifel downgrade puts Azure, AI spend back in focus

Microsoft shares rose 0.7% to $414.19 in early Thursday trading after Stifel downgraded the stock to “hold,” citing concerns over Azure growth and heavy AI investment. The move followed a premarket dip and a broader tech selloff after Alphabet signaled sharply higher 2026 capital spending. Investors are scrutinizing AI expenses and their impact on margins and cash flow.
5 February 2026
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Microsoft stock ends higher as software selloff deepens; traders weigh Azure outages and AI spend

Microsoft stock ends higher as software selloff deepens; traders weigh Azure outages and AI spend

Microsoft shares closed up 0.6% at $413.56 Wednesday, outperforming a sharp sell-off in software stocks. Short interest in Microsoft rose about 20% over the past week, and options activity stayed defensive. Traders watched for fallout from a multi-region Azure outage linked to a storage policy change. Key U.S. economic data releases were delayed after a brief government shutdown.
4 February 2026
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Microsoft stock slides after hours on AI disruption jitters — what’s next for MSFT

Microsoft stock slides after hours on AI disruption jitters — what’s next for MSFT

Microsoft shares dropped 2.9% to $411.21 in after-hours trading Tuesday, extending losses from the main session amid a broader selloff in software and data-analytics stocks. The decline followed the debut of new automation tools from Anthropic and renewed concerns over AI’s impact on software demand. Piper Sandler maintained its Overweight rating and $600 price target. Investors await earnings from Alphabet and Amazon later this week.
3 February 2026
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AI disruption fear drags Nasdaq lower as Alphabet, Amazon earnings loom

AI disruption fear drags Nasdaq lower as Alphabet, Amazon earnings loom

U.S. stocks dropped Tuesday, with the S&P 500 down 1.46% and the Nasdaq off 2.17% as investors worried AI could pressure software makers’ margins. PayPal plunged 19% after a CEO change and weak outlook, while Walmart reached a $1 trillion market value. The 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.287%. The House narrowly passed a bill to end the government shutdown.
3 February 2026
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Stocks Slide as AI Disruption Jitters Hit Tech — Earnings Wave Looms

Stocks Slide as AI Disruption Jitters Hit Tech — Earnings Wave Looms

U.S. stocks fell Tuesday, with the Nasdaq down nearly 2% as tech and software shares slid on AI disruption fears. Alphabet and Amazon dipped ahead of earnings, while Nvidia and Microsoft also declined. Teradyne jumped over 20% on a strong forecast. Labor-market data was delayed by the ongoing partial government shutdown.
3 February 2026
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Bitcoin breaks below $75,000 as forced selling piles into crypto slide

Bitcoin breaks below $75,000 as forced selling piles into crypto slide

Bitcoin fell to around $74,600 in early Asian trading Wednesday, down 4.8% for the day, as $2.56 billion in positions were liquidated over several days, according to CoinGlass. Analysts cited risk-off sentiment and thin liquidity. Technical signals pointed to further downside, with some traders warning of a drop below $50,000. Shares of Coinbase and Robinhood also moved with the crypto market swings.
3 February 2026
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S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as software rout deepens; Palantir jumps and Walmart hits $1 trillion

S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as software rout deepens; Palantir jumps and Walmart hits $1 trillion

The S&P 500 fell 0.45% and the Nasdaq dropped 1.02% Tuesday as software stocks slid, while the Dow edged up 0.08%. Palantir shares rose after reporting U.S. government revenue up 66% in Q4. Walmart’s market value topped $1 trillion for the first time. The U.S. Labor Department delayed key jobs data due to a partial government shutdown.
3 February 2026
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Palantir stock jumps, Thomson Reuters dives as Anthropic’s legal AI tool spooks software shares

Palantir stock jumps, Thomson Reuters dives as Anthropic’s legal AI tool spooks software shares

Palantir shares jumped 6.6% Tuesday after reporting a 70% surge in quarterly revenue and raising its 2026 outlook. Legal and enterprise software stocks tumbled, with Thomson Reuters down 17.4% and Salesforce and ServiceNow off about 8%, as traders worried over AI-driven price competition. Investors await AMD’s earnings after the bell. Anthropic’s new legal chatbot tool fueled concerns about disruption in knowledge-based sectors.
3 February 2026
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Stock market today: Nasdaq falls on artificial intelligence fears as Palantir pops and Walmart hits $1 trillion

Stock market today: Nasdaq falls on artificial intelligence fears as Palantir pops and Walmart hits $1 trillion

The S&P 500 fell 1.3% and the Nasdaq dropped nearly 2% Tuesday, erasing early gains, while the Dow slipped 0.9%. Palantir shares rose after an upbeat revenue forecast, but Microsoft and other major tech stocks declined. A partial U.S. government shutdown delayed key economic reports. Investors await Alphabet and Amazon earnings later this week.
3 February 2026
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Microsoft stock price slips early: MSFT hit by Azure glitches as OpenAI spreads across clouds

Microsoft stock price slips early: MSFT hit by Azure glitches as OpenAI spreads across clouds

Microsoft shares fell 1.6% to $423.37 in early Tuesday trading, underperforming tech peers after cloud service disruptions and record AI spending. Azure reported two incidents since Monday, affecting VM management and Managed Identity in multiple U.S. regions. Investors are watching heavyweight earnings and the Feb. 6 U.S. jobs report for the next market move.
3 February 2026
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Epstein files spark fresh Wall Street question: which stocks could feel the heat?

Epstein files spark fresh Wall Street question: which stocks could feel the heat?

Tesla shares fell about 2% and Microsoft dropped 1.6% in early premarket trading Tuesday after new Justice Department disclosures tied to Jeffrey Epstein. Prosecutors withdrew thousands of files following redaction errors that exposed victims’ identities. JPMorgan Chase and Barclays, also linked to Epstein, saw premarket gains but face ongoing litigation. A court conference on the records is scheduled for Wednesday.
3 February 2026
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Bitcoin price today: BTC holds near $78,000 after liquidation wave, ETF inflows return

Bitcoin price today: BTC holds near $78,000 after liquidation wave, ETF inflows return

Bitcoin rose 0.8% to $78,067 early Tuesday after a weekend selloff wiped out $2.56 billion in leveraged positions, according to CoinGlass. Spot bitcoin ETFs logged $561.8 million in net inflows Monday, led by Fidelity and BlackRock. The U.S. jobs report is delayed due to the government shutdown, with the next CPI data set for Feb. 11. Traders remain cautious amid thin liquidity and policy uncertainty.
3 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • NGEx Minerals Shares Surge 12.7% on Lunahuasi Drilling Results and Adit Approval
    May 13, 2026, 8:06 PM EDT. NGEx Minerals (TSX:NGEX) shares rose 12.7% after announcing completion of its Phase 4 drilling program at the Lunahuasi copper-gold-silver project in Argentina, featuring high-grade intersections. The company also secured environmental approval for an underground exploration adit, expanding future drilling and sampling options. These developments support the investment narrative that hinges on assay results shaping the potential scale of deposits at Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, and new zones. Despite the positive news, investor caution remains due to ongoing losses, funding needs, and risks that drill results may not translate into an economic mine. Shares remain volatile with a wide valuation range among analysts, reflecting differing views on exploration success and project risk.

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Enovix Stock Drops After Q1 Beat as Smartphone Battery Tests Stay Unfinished

Enovix Stock Drops After Q1 Beat as Smartphone Battery Tests Stay Unfinished

14 May 2026
Enovix shares dropped 12.9% to $6.35 after hours Wednesday despite beating first-quarter revenue and adjusted-loss estimates. The decline followed news that smartphone battery qualification remains unfinished, with the company passing 72 of 75 customer tests. Revenue rose 49% to $7.6 million. Enovix cited progress in defense, industrial, and smart-eyewear sales.
Lightwave Logic Stock Jumps as AI-Photonics Bet Heads for a 2027 Production Test

Lightwave Logic Stock Jumps as AI-Photonics Bet Heads for a 2027 Production Test

14 May 2026
Lightwave Logic reported Q1 revenue up 27% to $29,000 and a net loss widening to $6.3 million. Shares rose 14% after the company said it is negotiating a supply and licensing deal for high-volume production in 2027. Four Fortune 500 customers are now in Stage 3 prototyping. Cash and equivalents totaled about $100 million as of May 11.
USA Rare Earth Stock Watch: Q1 Revenue, $1.75 Billion Cash and the China Supply Crunch

USA Rare Earth Stock Watch: Q1 Revenue, $1.75 Billion Cash and the China Supply Crunch

14 May 2026
USA Rare Earth reported Q1 revenue of $5.7 million and a net loss of $67 million, ending March with $1.75 billion in cash after a $1.5 billion PIPE. The company expects to sign documents this month for $1.6 billion in U.S. Commerce Department funding. Texas awarded a $14.18 million grant for the Round Top project. USA Rare Earth agreed in April to acquire Brazil’s Serra Verde for $2.8 billion.
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