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Stock Market 9 February 2026

Natural gas price dives as warm forecasts bite; Expand Energy stock slumps on CEO exit

Natural gas price dives as warm forecasts bite; Expand Energy stock slumps on CEO exit

U.S. natural gas futures dropped over 8% Monday to $3.141/mmBtu, hitting a three-week low as forecasts showed warmer weather likely to cut demand. Expand Energy shares fell 6.4% after CEO Domenic Dell’Osso’s exit and plans to relocate headquarters to Houston. EQT and Antero Resources also declined, while Cheniere Energy gained. Lower 48 gas output rose to 106.9 bcfd in February, with demand projected to fall sharply.
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AI stocks rebound after rout as Oracle jumps nearly 10% and Nvidia climbs

AI stocks rebound after rout as Oracle jumps nearly 10% and Nvidia climbs

Oracle jumped 9.8% to $156.59 after an analyst upgrade, leading gains in AI-linked tech stocks in late trading Monday. Nvidia rose 2.4%, AMD 3.6%, Broadcom 3.3%, and Microsoft 3.1%. The S&P 500 closed up 0.47%, Nasdaq 0.88%, and Dow 0.03%. Traders await U.S. payrolls Wednesday and CPI Friday for signals on Fed policy.
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Dow Jones closes barely higher above 50,000 as jobs and inflation data loom

Dow Jones closes barely higher above 50,000 as jobs and inflation data loom

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 17 points at 50,132.79 on Monday, holding above 50,000 after hitting an intraday record. Tech stocks rebounded, with Oracle rising after an analyst upgrade. Investors await Wednesday’s U.S. jobs report and Friday’s inflation data, both delayed by a government shutdown. The S&P 500 gained 0.47% and the Nasdaq rose 0.88%.
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BD Stock Slides After Waters Deal Closes: Why BDX’s 2026 Profit View Changed

BD Stock Slides After Waters Deal Closes: Why BDX’s 2026 Profit View Changed

Becton, Dickinson and Company shares fell 1.2% to $207.39 in after-hours trading after it cut its 2026 profit outlook following the spin-off of its Biosciences & Diagnostic Solutions unit to Waters. BD shareholders received 0.135 Waters shares per BD share. The new 2026 adjusted EPS forecast of $12.35–$12.65 is well below prior guidance and Wall Street estimates. Waters shares dropped 14%.
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Oracle stock jumps nearly 10% after D.A. Davidson upgrade — what ORCL traders watch next

Oracle stock jumps nearly 10% after D.A. Davidson upgrade — what ORCL traders watch next

Oracle shares jumped 9.6% to $156.59 in heavy after-hours trading Monday after D.A. Davidson upgraded the stock to buy. Melius cut its rating to hold, citing concerns over cash flow as Oracle pursues a $45–50 billion cloud expansion. The stock remains about 55% below its 52-week high. Investors are watching U.S. jobs and inflation data for signals affecting tech stocks.
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Broadcom stock jumps after-hours as AI spending focus returns to chipmakers

Broadcom stock jumps after-hours as AI spending focus returns to chipmakers

Broadcom shares rose 3.3% to $343.83 in after-hours trading Monday, following a volatile session. The move tracked gains across chip stocks as investors rotated back into AI hardware names. Broadcom is set to report fiscal first-quarter results on March 4 after the market close. Traders are also watching upcoming U.S. jobs data for further market direction.
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Microsoft stock jumps 3% as AI jitters ease — here’s what’s next for MSFT this week

Microsoft stock jumps 3% as AI jitters ease — here’s what’s next for MSFT this week

Microsoft shares climbed 3.1% to $413.68 Monday, valuing the company at about $3.59 trillion. The stock rebounded as software names rallied after last week’s selloff, despite concerns over rising capital spending and tight Azure capacity. Jefferies kept a Buy rating, but Stifel downgraded Microsoft, citing AI competition and supply constraints. OpenAI reportedly saw ChatGPT growth exceed 10% monthly, according to CNBC.
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Meta stock climbs after EU targets WhatsApp AI lockout as traders eye jobs, CPI

Meta stock climbs after EU targets WhatsApp AI lockout as traders eye jobs, CPI

Meta shares rose 2.4% to $677.23 in after-hours trading Monday after EU regulators escalated a probe into WhatsApp’s limits on rival AI assistants. Brussels is considering interim measures that could force Meta to allow competing AI on WhatsApp. The move follows a January policy letting only Meta’s own assistant on the platform. Broader tech stocks also rebounded ahead of key U.S. economic data this week.
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Amazon stock slips near close as AWS chip pact spotlights $200B AI spending bet

Amazon stock slips near close as AWS chip pact spotlights $200B AI spending bet

Amazon shares fell 0.5% to $209.19 Monday as investors weighed the company’s expanded chip deal with STMicroelectronics and a projected $200 billion in 2026 capital spending. AWS secured rights to buy up to 24.8 million ST shares over seven years, tied to chip purchases. About 80.8 million Amazon shares traded. U.S. jobs and inflation data due later this week could affect tech valuations.
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Micron stock drops after-hours as Samsung HBM4 report rattles Nvidia supply bets

Micron stock drops after-hours as Samsung HBM4 report rattles Nvidia supply bets

Micron shares fell 2.9% to $383.24 in after-hours trading Monday amid reports Samsung will begin mass production and shipment of HBM4 memory for Nvidia’s upcoming “Vera Rubin” AI chips. Industry sources say Samsung passed Nvidia’s quality checks, while SK hynix and Micron are expected to split the rest of early supply. No official confirmation on volumes.
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Tesla stock rises as robotaxi race heats up — what TSLA investors watch next

Tesla stock rises as robotaxi race heats up — what TSLA investors watch next

Tesla shares closed up 2.2% at $420.18 Monday, tracking gains in U.S. tech stocks. Alphabet’s Waymo announced fully autonomous operations in Nashville, intensifying the robotaxi race. Investors await U.S. payrolls and inflation data for rate signals. Tesla’s focus remains on autonomy, with Cybercab production targeted for this year.
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  • Wheat Prices Gain as US Crop Ratings Hold Steady
    April 28, 2026, 1:02 AM EDT. Wheat futures climbed on Monday, with Chicago SRW up 11 1/2 to 13 1/4 cents and Kansas City HRW rising 5 1/2 to 8 1/4 cents. Export inspections fell 29.53% week-on-week to 365,156 MT, marking a 43.84% drop year-on-year. The US spring wheat planting lags 3 points behind the five-year average at 19% planted, while winter wheat heading is 13 points ahead at 34%. Crop condition ratings remained steady at 30%. Saudi Arabia purchased 985,000 MT in a recent tender. Market watchers note steady demand despite shipment declines. May CBOT wheat settled at $6.21 1/2, up 13 1/4 cents, reflecting bullish sentiment amid stable crop progress and steady export interests.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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28 April 2026
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 closed at record highs Monday, driven by optimism over upcoming tech earnings from Apple, Microsoft, and Meta. Gains came despite a 2% surge in WTI crude prices after President Trump canceled Iran talks, heightening tensions at the Strait of Hormuz. Qualcomm’s reported collaboration with OpenAI and MediaTek boosted AI-infrastructure stocks. The strait remains effectively closed, raising energy supply concerns.
US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records as After-Hours Trading Edges Higher

US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records as After-Hours Trading Edges Higher

28 April 2026
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs Monday, while the Dow slipped 62.67 points to 49,168.04. After-hours, major U.S. indexes edged up less than 0.2%. Nvidia jumped 4% to a new high, topping $5 trillion in value, while Domino’s Pizza fell after forecasting weaker 2026 growth. Investors await Big Tech earnings and a Federal Reserve decision this week.
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