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Stock Market News 2 February 2026

GE Vernova stock rises as senior notes offering targets Prolec GE deal

GE Vernova stock rises as senior notes offering targets Prolec GE deal

GE Vernova shares rose 3.6% to $752.44 Monday after launching a senior notes offering to help fund its $5.3 billion acquisition of the remaining Prolec GE stake. The company has not disclosed the size or maturity of the bonds. Proceeds will also support general corporate needs. Investors are watching for pricing details and confirmation the Prolec deal closes as scheduled.
2 February 2026
Unity stock rebounds as Google’s “Project Genie” jitters ease — what investors watch next

Unity stock rebounds as Google’s “Project Genie” jitters ease — what investors watch next

Unity shares rose 3.2% to $30.04 Monday, rebounding after last week’s 24% plunge triggered by Google’s launch of an AI world-generation tool. Analysts remain split on whether AI tools threaten demand for Unity’s game engine. Benchmark maintained its hold rating, citing risks from “world model” tech. Investors await Unity’s earnings on Feb. 11 for management’s view on AI and advertising trends.
2 February 2026
Lumentum stock (Nasdaq: LITE) jumps 13% as earnings day nears

Lumentum stock (Nasdaq: LITE) jumps 13% as earnings day nears

Lumentum shares jumped 13.1% to $443.13 by midday Monday after hitting $448.24, ahead of fiscal Q2 earnings due Tuesday after the close. The company forecast Q2 revenue of $630 million to $670 million and a non-GAAP operating margin of 20% to 22%. Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $350 but kept an equal-weight rating. Trading volume reached about half the three-month average.
ServiceNow stock price rebounds as software shares steady, buyback back in focus

ServiceNow stock price rebounds as software shares steady, buyback back in focus

ServiceNow shares climbed 3.7% to $121.33 on Monday, rebounding after last week’s sector slide and outpacing tech peers. The company recently reported Q4 subscription revenue of $3.47 billion and announced an imminent $2 billion accelerated buyback. Investors are watching for demand signals as the buyback and AI partnerships develop. Salesforce and Adobe also rose, while Microsoft slipped.
Eli Lilly stock price climbs as obesity-drug forecasts get a reality check before earnings

Eli Lilly stock price climbs as obesity-drug forecasts get a reality check before earnings

Eli Lilly shares rose 1.5% to close near $1,052.70 Monday, recovering from early losses ahead of its earnings report due Wednesday. Analysts have cut long-term forecasts for obesity drugs as prices fall and competition intensifies, with 2030 sales estimates for GLP-1 drugs dropping to about $100 billion. Investors are focused on Lilly’s pricing strategy and demand outlook. The FDA is set to rule on Lilly’s weight-loss pill by April 10.
Seagate Technology stock jumps again: what’s moving STX shares now and what to watch next

Seagate Technology stock jumps again: what’s moving STX shares now and what to watch next

Seagate shares rose 4.8% to $427.30 Monday, hitting an intraday high of $434.60, as investors favored data-center hardware stocks. Western Digital climbed 5.8%. The rally followed Seagate’s strong earnings and outlook, with CEO Dave Mosley citing full allocation of nearline capacity through 2026. TrendForce warned DRAM prices could spike up to 95% this quarter due to supply-demand imbalances.
2 February 2026
Lumentum stock jumps 12% ahead of earnings — what traders are watching next

Lumentum stock jumps 12% ahead of earnings — what traders are watching next

Lumentum shares surged 12.2% to $439.52 in late morning trading Monday, ahead of its fiscal Q2 earnings report due after Tuesday’s close. About 2.6 million shares traded as investors focused on demand from AI data centers and margin outlook. Peers Coherent and Ciena also rose over 6%. Lumentum previously forecast Q2 revenue of $630–$670 million and adjusted EPS of $1.30–$1.50.

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IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026
Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Friday to $2.08 after a sharp drop the previous day, as attention shifted to a Feb. 17 shareholder vote on expanding authorized shares. The company failed to secure enough votes earlier this week and is urging overseas holders to participate. CEO Andy Marsh cited difficulties for European investors in casting ballots. A reverse stock split remains possible if the proposal fails.
AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

7 February 2026
AT&T shares closed down 0.7% at $27.13 on Friday, underperforming the S&P 500’s 1.97% gain. The company completed a $6.5 billion global notes sale this week, with maturities from 2031 to 2056 and coupons between 4.4% and 6%. Investors await delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data, along with T-Mobile’s upcoming earnings update.
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