Stock Market News 3 February 2026

PayPal stock dives 18% after CEO change and weak 2026 outlook

PayPal shares fell about 18% to $42.97 in early Tuesday trading after the company named Enrique Lores as incoming CEO and issued a weaker 2026 earnings forecast. The firm reported holiday-quarter earnings and revenue below Wall Street expectations and highlighted slow growth in its branded checkout segment. HP shares dropped 7% after Lores’ departure was announced.

3 February 2026

NASDAQ:PYPL·NYSE:HPQ·Stock Market

Dow Jones today: DJIA ticks up on earnings rush as shutdown vote hangs over Wall Street

The Dow rose 0.32% to 49,564.69 in early Tuesday trading, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped. Palantir jumped on earnings, but PayPal fell after a weak profit outlook. The House prepared for a tight shutdown vote, delaying key economic data releases. Oil prices rebounded, with Brent at $66.75 a barrel.

3 February 2026

Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:PYPL·NASDAQ:TER·NYSE:PLTR·Stock Market

Henry Hub natural gas price rebounds after historic plunge as EQT Corp, Williams Cos Inc stocks tick higher

March Henry Hub natural gas futures rose 3.7% to $3.358 per mmBtu Tuesday after plunging 25.7% on Monday, the steepest drop since 1995. U.S. LNG exports fell to 11.3 million tonnes in January as cold weather disrupted shipments and forced some plants offline. Pipeline stocks led energy shares higher, while Eastern gas and power prices in Pennsylvania dropped sharply.

3 February 2026

Energy Markets·Natural Gas·NYSE:EQT·NYSE:WMB·Stock Market

Apple stock dips in premarket after 4% surge — what to know before the bell

Apple shares slipped 0.6% to $268.25 in Tuesday premarket trading after a 4.06% surge Monday. India’s new tax exemption for foreign machinery suppliers could lower Apple’s iPhone production costs there. U.S. stock-index futures edged higher ahead of major tech earnings. Apple’s next dividend is set for February 12.

3 February 2026

Apple Inc·NASDAQ:AAPL·Stock Market

Nvidia stock drops on OpenAI chip doubts as investors brace for earnings

Nvidia shares fell 2.9% to $185.61 Tuesday morning after reports that OpenAI is testing alternatives to Nvidia’s AI chips for inference tasks. OpenAI has considered chips from AMD and several startups. The broader chip sector rose, with AMD shares up about 4%. Nvidia’s quarterly earnings are scheduled for February 25.

3 February 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:AMD·NASDAQ:NVDA·NVIDIA·Stock Market

Sandisk stock jumps at the open as upbeat outlook keeps the AI-memory trade in focus

Sandisk shares rose 4.3% to $694.20 Tuesday morning after a 15.4% gain Monday. The company reported second-quarter revenue up 61% to $3.03 billion and forecast third-quarter revenue as high as $4.8 billion. Bernstein raised its price target to $1,000. Investors are watching Alphabet and Amazon earnings for signals on AI-driven demand.

3 February 2026

NASDAQ:MU·NASDAQ:STX·NASDAQ:WDC·Stock Market·Technology

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

Artificial Intelligence·Cloud Computing·Microsoft·NASDAQ:MSFT·NYSE:SNOW·Stock Market

AT&T stock rises in premarket on Lumen fiber deal close — what to watch next

AT&T shares rose 0.4% in premarket trading after completing a $5.75 billion cash acquisition of Lumen’s mass-market fiber unit, adding over 1 million subscribers and expanding coverage to 32 states. The company also filed for a five-part notes offering that could raise up to $6.5 billion.

3 February 2026

NYSE:LUMN·NYSE:T·Stock Market

NIO stock rises in premarket after January deliveries jump 96% — but China EV jitters linger

NIO shares rose 1.1% to $4.57 in premarket trading Tuesday after reporting January deliveries of 27,182 vehicles, up 96.1% from a year ago but down 43.5% from December. U.S.-listed shares closed Monday at $4.52, down 3.8%, with trading volume sharply higher than average.

3 February 2026

China Economy·Electric Vehicles·NYSE:NIO·Stock Market

Verizon stock price dips in premarket as insider sale notice lands and analysts lift targets

Verizon shares dipped 0.5% to $44.38 in premarket trading Tuesday after a Form 144 filing revealed an intended insider sale of 9,580 shares valued at about $430,000. Analysts cited churn rates, spending cuts, and competition as key concerns. Bernstein and TD Cowen raised price targets, while AT&T closed a $5.75 billion fiber deal with Lumen. The January jobs report was delayed due to a partial government shutdown.

3 February 2026

NASDAQ:FYBR·NYSE:LUMN·NYSE:T·NYSE:VZ·Stock Market

Denison Mines stock drops 4% as uranium shares slide on fresh supply news — what to watch next

Denison Mines shares dropped 4.4% to $3.78 early Tuesday in New York, tracking declines across uranium stocks after Uzbekistan announced higher production and new mines. UxC Uranium futures hovered near $99 per pound. Denison awaits Canadian federal approvals to begin construction at its Phoenix ISR mine, targeting a mid-2028 production start if permits arrive this quarter.

3 February 2026

Mining Industry·NYSE:CCJ·NYSE:DNN·NYSE:UEC·NYSE:URA·Stock Market

Disney Q1 earnings beat — then a theme-park warning on tourists hit the mood

Disney posted a 5% revenue rise to $25.98 billion for the quarter ending Dec. 27, 2025, beating adjusted profit forecasts. Experiences revenue hit a record $10.01 billion, but Disney warned of “modest” growth ahead due to weaker international tourism at U.S. parks. Entertainment revenue rose 7%, while operating income in that segment dropped 35% on higher costs. Sports profit fell after a YouTube TV blackout.

3 February 2026

Disney·Earnings·NYSE:DIS·Stock Market

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No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026

The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.

Tesla stock price rises to $411 as Musk solar hiring push and China AI plan set up week ahead

7 February 2026

Tesla shares closed up 3.5% at $411.11 on Friday after news of a U.S. solar hiring push and an AI training center in China. The company targets 100 GW of U.S. solar manufacturing by 2028, far above current national output. Investors remain focused on Tesla’s autonomy and energy projects. Upcoming U.S. jobs and inflation data may affect market sentiment next week.

Palantir stock price rebounds to $135.90 on Cognizant AI deal — what to watch next week

7 February 2026

Palantir shares closed Friday at $135.90, up 4.5% after Cognizant’s TriZetto unit announced plans to deploy Palantir Foundry and AIP in healthcare and business-process operations. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. U.S. jobs and inflation data due next week may shift rate expectations for high-growth software stocks.

SoFi stock pops on back-to-back insider buys as jobs, CPI loom next week

7 February 2026

SoFi shares jumped 7.2% to $20.86 Friday after heavy trading and insider stock purchases by two executives, SEC filings show. The moves come ahead of key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week, which could impact rate-sensitive lenders.

Stock Market News 3 February 2026

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