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NASDAQ:NVDA 6 February 2026 - 8 February 2026

Nvidia, AMD spark chip-stock rebound on AI spending plans — what to watch this week

Nvidia, AMD spark chip-stock rebound on AI spending plans — what to watch this week

The Philadelphia chip index jumped 5.7% Friday, led by Nvidia’s 7.9% surge, as investors bet on continued AI data-center spending. Amazon projected $200 billion in capex for 2026, boosting supplier sentiment. The Semiconductor Industry Association forecast global chip sales hitting $1 trillion in 2026. Apple warned of sharply rising memory chip prices amid a supply squeeze.
8 February 2026
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Nvidia, AMD jump on Big Tech AI spending plans; CPI and Nvidia earnings are the next test for AI stocks

Nvidia, AMD jump on Big Tech AI spending plans; CPI and Nvidia earnings are the next test for AI stocks

Nvidia jumped 7.9% to $185.41 Friday as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time and chip stocks rallied on AI spending plans. Amazon fell 5.6% despite projecting 50% higher capex this year, while the Nasdaq slipped 1.9% for the week. Investors are watching for signs Monday if the AI rebound holds. January U.S. CPI data is due Feb. 13.
8 February 2026
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Dow hits 50,000 — jobs and inflation data loom after Wall Street’s AI-fueled rebound

Dow hits 50,000 — jobs and inflation data loom after Wall Street’s AI-fueled rebound

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 50,000 for the first time Friday, ending at 50,115.67 after a 2.47% jump. Caterpillar and Nvidia led gains as chip stocks rebounded, while Amazon fell 5.6% on plans for higher AI spending. Key U.S. jobs and inflation data releases were postponed to next week after a government funding lapse. Coca-Cola and Cisco are set to report earnings on Feb. 10 and Feb. 11, respectively.
8 February 2026
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Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% on AI spending race — what to watch before Monday

Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% on AI spending race — what to watch before Monday

Nvidia shares jumped 7.9% to $185.41 Friday, leading a rally in chip stocks after Amazon announced a $200 billion capex plan for 2026. The PHLX semiconductor index rose 5.7%, with AMD up 8.3% and Broadcom gaining 7.1%. Nvidia reports quarterly results Feb. 25. CEO Jensen Huang said AI demand is “going through the roof.”
8 February 2026
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Nvidia stock ‘cheap’ again? AI spending surge puts NVDA back in the spotlight

Nvidia stock ‘cheap’ again? AI spending surge puts NVDA back in the spotlight

Nvidia shares jumped 7.8% Friday, leading a rally in chip stocks after signs of continued AI hardware spending by major tech firms. The PHLX semiconductor index rose 5.7%, with AMD and Broadcom also gaining. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Investors remain split over whether soaring AI outlays will deliver sufficient returns.
8 February 2026
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UMC stock price: United Microelectronics heads into Monday after AI capex talk sparks chip rebound

UMC stock price: United Microelectronics heads into Monday after AI capex talk sparks chip rebound

UMC’s U.S.-listed shares closed Friday at $10.06, up 0.9%, after Amazon and Alphabet signaled higher AI infrastructure spending. The Philadelphia semiconductor index jumped 5.7% and Nvidia gained 7.8%. UMC’s Taipei shares ended at NT$61.90. Investors await U.S. inflation and jobs data on Feb. 13 and UMC’s next sales update on March 5.
8 February 2026
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Analog Devices stock price lags AI-fueled chip rebound — what investors watch next week

Analog Devices stock price lags AI-fueled chip rebound — what investors watch next week

Analog Devices director Ray Stata sold 6,250 shares for $312.70–$326.59 each on Feb. 4–5, according to an SEC filing. ADI shares closed at $320.45, down 0.5% Friday. U.S. payrolls data is due Feb. 11, CPI on Feb. 13, and ADI reports fiscal Q1 results Feb. 18. Texas Instruments fell 1.2%, while NXP Semiconductors rose 1%.
8 February 2026
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AMD stock bounces 8% after brutal midweek slide — what investors watch before Monday

AMD stock bounces 8% after brutal midweek slide — what investors watch before Monday

AMD shares jumped 8.28% to $208.44 Friday, rebounding after steep losses earlier in the week. Chip stocks rallied as investors bet on continued AI data center spending by major tech firms. Nvidia rose 7.8%, Broadcom gained 7.1%, and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index closed up 5.7%. Markets now await macroeconomic data and Nvidia’s late-February results.
8 February 2026
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Big Tech stocks swing on AI spending fears: Amazon slides, Nvidia rebounds as week ahead looms

Big Tech stocks swing on AI spending fears: Amazon slides, Nvidia rebounds as week ahead looms

Amazon shares fell 5.6% Friday after projecting $200 billion in 2026 capital spending, while Nvidia jumped 7.9%. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time, but the Nasdaq is down 0.9% for the year. Microsoft and Alphabet also signaled major AI investments, sending software stocks down sharply. Chipmakers rallied as Nvidia reported surging AI chip demand.
7 February 2026
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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

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.
7 February 2026
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Nvidia stock jumps 8% as AI chip stocks rebound on Big Tech spending — what to watch next week

Nvidia stock jumps 8% as AI chip stocks rebound on Big Tech spending — what to watch next week

Nvidia jumped 7.8% Friday, AMD rose 8.3%, and Broadcom gained 7.1%, lifting the Philadelphia semiconductor index 5.7%. Amazon dropped 5.6% after warning of a more than 50% increase in AI-related capital spending. Investors await next week’s delayed U.S. payrolls report and January CPI, key data for rate-sensitive AI stocks.
7 February 2026
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Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

Amazon shares fell Friday after the company announced a $200 billion AI infrastructure plan for 2026, exceeding analyst expectations and reviving investor concerns about profitability. Combined 2026 capex flagged by Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta now tops $630 billion. Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom shares surged on the news, while software and data firms remained under pressure.
7 February 2026
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Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

Nvidia surged 7.8% Friday, leading a chip stock rally that pushed the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The PHLX semiconductor index gained 5.7% as Advanced Micro Devices rose 8.3% and Broadcom 7.1%. Amazon fell 5.6% after projecting $200 billion in 2026 capital spending. Investors weighed a $600 billion AI infrastructure outlay against sharp losses in software shares.
7 February 2026
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Oracle stock rebounds after a bruising week — what traders are watching next for ORCL

Oracle stock rebounds after a bruising week — what traders are watching next for ORCL

Oracle shares rose 4.6% to $142.82 in after-hours trading Friday, rebounding from a 7% drop the day before. The move follows disclosures of a $25 billion bond sale and plans for up to $20 billion in at-the-market share sales. Oracle aims to raise $45–$50 billion in 2026 for cloud infrastructure expansion. Investors are watching funding pace and AI-driven cloud spending ahead of the next earnings update.
7 February 2026
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AI stocks snap back: Nvidia surges, Dow clears 50,000 as Amazon’s AI spend spooks investors

AI stocks snap back: Nvidia surges, Dow clears 50,000 as Amazon’s AI spend spooks investors

Nvidia surged nearly 8% Friday, lifting the Dow above 50,000 for the first time, as chip stocks rallied. Amazon shares fell after the company projected 2026 capital spending would jump to $200 billion to expand AI infrastructure. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also closed higher, while software stocks continued to slide.
6 February 2026
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  • IFRA Sees $520.6 Million ETF Inflow, Shares Outstanding Up 14.4%
    March 24, 2026, 11:20 AM EDT. The iShares U.S. Infrastructure ETF (IFRA) recorded a $520.6 million inflow, marking a 14.4% week-over-week increase in shares outstanding, rising from 64.45 million to 73.7 million units. IFRA's last trade stood at $56.81, within a 52-week range of $39.94 to $60.87. ETF units differ from stocks in that they represent stakes in a fund's holdings and can be created or redeemed on demand, influencing the underlying asset purchases or sales. This substantial inflow signals strong investor demand and could impact the infrastructure sector components held by the ETF. Monitoring week-over-week unit changes helps identify such market movements.
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