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Stock Market News 2 February 2026

Freeport-McMoRan stock steadies after wild swing as copper tumbles — what to watch next

Freeport-McMoRan stock steadies after wild swing as copper tumbles — what to watch next

Freeport-McMoRan shares rebounded 1.1% to $60.88 by midday after an early drop, as copper futures slid over 3% on both COMEX and LME. Metals sold off after Donald Trump named Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell at the Fed, fueling rate concerns. CME Group raised margin requirements for metal futures. U.S. ISM manufacturing PMI rose to 52.6 in January, with new orders at 57.1.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

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.
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