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Stock Market 2 February 2026

Amazon stock ticks up as analyst lifts target ahead of Feb. 5 earnings test

Amazon stock ticks up as analyst lifts target ahead of Feb. 5 earnings test

Amazon shares rose 0.5% to $240.51 Monday after Citizens JMP raised its price target to $315 ahead of Thursday’s earnings. Analyst Andrew Boone cited AWS growth and AI investments, but warned of possible cloud capacity limits. U.S. stocks opened lower, with the S&P 500 down 0.2% and Nasdaq off 0.4%. Investors are focused on Amazon’s cloud margins and AI spending.
2 February 2026
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Apple stock price today: AAPL ticks up on India tax win, analyst call — what investors watch next

Apple stock price today: AAPL ticks up on India tax win, analyst call — what investors watch next

Apple shares rose 0.3% to about $259.48 Monday, lifting its market cap to $4.05 trillion. India announced new tax breaks for foreign machinery in contract manufacturing zones, a policy Apple had sought as it expands production there. Apple projected March-quarter sales growth above expectations and approved a $0.26 per share dividend, payable Feb. 12. The annual shareholders meeting is scheduled for Feb. 24.
2 February 2026
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Tesla stock price slides as Europe demand data stays weak and Wall Street turns cautious

Tesla stock price slides as Europe demand data stays weak and Wall Street turns cautious

Tesla shares fell about 2% to $421 in early New York trading Monday after weak January registration data from Europe, including an 88% drop in Norway and a 42% fall in France. The decline followed a broader tech selloff sparked by a sharp drop in precious metals and CME Group’s margin hike. Investors are watching for U.S. labor data and further signs of Tesla demand in Europe this week.
2 February 2026
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First Majestic Silver (AG) stock price sinks as silver selloff deepens; what traders watch next

First Majestic Silver (AG) stock price sinks as silver selloff deepens; what traders watch next

First Majestic Silver shares fell 17% to $20.84 in early New York trading Monday as spot silver plunged 3.8% to $81.41 an ounce. The selloff followed a margin hike by CME Group and a shift in Fed leadership expectations. Pan American Silver and Hecla Mining also dropped more than 13%. Traders are watching Friday’s U.S. jobs report for the next market move.
2 February 2026
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Nvidia stock slips early as OpenAI deal doubts hang over NVDA ahead of Feb. 25 results

Nvidia stock slips early as OpenAI deal doubts hang over NVDA ahead of Feb. 25 results

Nvidia shares fell 0.7% to $191.13 in early Monday trading after reports of internal pushback on its planned OpenAI investment of up to $100 billion. Both companies are reconsidering the partnership, with Nvidia’s CEO calling the $100 billion figure non-binding. Investors are watching Nvidia’s quarterly earnings, set for Feb. 25, as market nerves persist after a commodities sell-off.
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AT&T stock pops before the bell as $5.75 billion Lumen fiber deal finally closes

AT&T stock pops before the bell as $5.75 billion Lumen fiber deal finally closes

AT&T closed its $5.75 billion all-cash purchase of Lumen’s mass-market fiber business, adding over 1 million fiber subscribers and expanding coverage to more than 4 million locations in 11 states. AT&T shares rose 4.3% in premarket trading to $26.21. Lumen will use about $4.8 billion from the sale to repay debt. AT&T will keep its quarterly dividend at $0.2775 per share.
2 February 2026
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Cadence Bank stock price: CADE turns into Huntington Bancshares shares after deal closes

Cadence Bank stock price: CADE turns into Huntington Bancshares shares after deal closes

Cadence Bank shares ceased trading after Huntington completed its $7.4 billion all-stock acquisition on Feb. 1, with each Cadence share converted into 2.475 Huntington shares. Huntington stock rose 0.7% premarket to $17.48, implying about $43.26 per Cadence share. Account conversions are set for mid-2026. Three former Cadence directors, including CEO Dan Rollins, join Huntington’s board.
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Tesla stock slips premarket as Europe sales recovery stalls — what traders watch next

Tesla stock slips premarket as Europe sales recovery stalls — what traders watch next

Tesla shares fell about 2% in U.S. premarket trading Monday, after January registrations dropped 88% in Norway and 42% in France. Gains in Sweden and Denmark failed to offset declines. European market share for Tesla slipped 27% in 2025, according to official data. Investors are watching for further demand signals and upcoming U.S. data later this week.
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Fifth Third stock ticks up premarket after Comerica merger closes — what FITB investors watch next

Fifth Third stock ticks up premarket after Comerica merger closes — what FITB investors watch next

Fifth Third Bancorp shares rose 0.8% premarket Monday after it completed its $10.9 billion all-stock acquisition of Comerica, creating the ninth-largest U.S. bank with $294 billion in assets. Comerica shares will be delisted, and three former Comerica directors join Fifth Third’s board. The company expects full system and brand conversions in the third quarter. Investors await combined financials and integration updates.
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US economic calendar today: ISM factory PMI ahead as S&P 500 futures slip, oil tumbles

US economic calendar today: ISM factory PMI ahead as S&P 500 futures slip, oil tumbles

S&P 500 futures dropped 0.5% and oil prices plunged 4.9% to $62.05 a barrel in early trading Monday as the U.S. entered a government shutdown. Gold fell 1.8% after CME Group raised margin requirements. Factory and PMI data are due this morning, with Friday’s jobs report in focus. Tesla and NVIDIA shares slipped about 1% premarket, while Oracle rose nearly 4%.
2 February 2026
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Verizon stock slips before market open as report flags possible shake-up in key consumer unit

Verizon stock slips before market open as report flags possible shake-up in key consumer unit

Verizon shares fell 0.6% to $44.25 in premarket trading Monday after reports the company is seeking candidates to replace consumer chief Sowmyanarayan Sampath. The dip follows an 11.8% surge Friday after Verizon announced strong 2026 guidance and a $25 billion buyback. No formal interviews or search firm engagement have occurred, according to the Financial Times. Investors are watching for leadership updates and the next earnings report in April.
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  • Medline (MDLN) Faces Valuation Headwinds After 10% Pullback Amid Premium P/E
    March 12, 2026, 2:24 AM EDT. Medline's (MDLN) shares fell roughly 10.5% over 30 days, trading around $42.39, despite a 4.4% year-to-date gain. The stock commands a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 29.7x, above the US Medical Equipment industry's 27.2x and peer average of 26.5x, indicating a market premium. Analysts forecast earnings growth of 16.54% annually and revenue growth of 7.1%, with price targets about 25.5% higher than current levels. However, Medline's lower net profit margin of 4.1% (down from 4.7%), a modest 6% return on equity (ROE), and interest expenses not fully covered by earnings raise valuation concerns. The recent share pullback and fundamental challenges may temper investor expectations despite optimistic growth forecasts and earnings quality considerations.

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12 March 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 12, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: March 12, 2026, 2:36 AM EDT Medline (MDLN) Faces Valuation Headwinds After 10% Pullback Amid Premium P/E March 12, 2026, 2:24 AM EDT. Medline's (MDLN) shares fell roughly **10.5% over 30 days**, trading around **$42.39**, despite a **4.4% year-to-date gain**. The stock commands a **price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 29.7x**, above the US Medical Equipment industry's 27.2x and peer average of 26.5x, indicating a market premium. Analysts forecast **earnings growth of 16.54% annually** and **revenue growth of 7.1%**, with price targets about **25.5% higher** than current levels. However, Medline's **lower net profit
XRP Price Today: Ripple’s Australia License Push Keeps XRP Near $1.40

XRP Price Today: Ripple’s Australia License Push Keeps XRP Near $1.40

11 March 2026
XRP traded near $1.40, down 1.4% Wednesday, after Ripple announced plans to acquire BC Payments Australia to secure an Australian Financial Services Licence. The move comes as Australia tightens licensing rules for digital-asset firms. Broader crypto markets remained cautious amid concerns over oil prices, Iran, and U.S. inflation. Ripple’s deal is pending completion.
Natural Gas Price Today: Europe Gas Holds Firm as Brussels Weighs Cap After Qatar Shock

Natural Gas Price Today: Europe Gas Holds Firm as Brussels Weighs Cap After Qatar Shock

11 March 2026
European natural gas prices held near 48 euros per megawatt hour Wednesday as Shell declared force majeure on Qatari LNG cargoes, with disruptions expected to hit from April. Asia is bidding up for replacement fuel, while Brussels considers subsidies or a price cap. LNG Canada increased shipments, but analysts warn Europe’s gas storage could end March far below average if Qatari supply issues persist.
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