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Stock Market 4 February 2026

Uber stock slips ahead of earnings as France driver dispute adds a new wrinkle

Uber stock slips ahead of earnings as France driver dispute adds a new wrinkle

Uber shares fell 3.6% to $77.93 Tuesday, underperforming the Nasdaq’s 1.43% drop ahead of its earnings report due Wednesday morning. Trading volume surged above average as investors watched for fallout from a reported €1.7 billion French regulatory claim over driver classification. Wall Street expects earnings of 79 cents per share on $14.3 billion in revenue.
Bloom Energy stock price jumps after close — what traders are watching before earnings (BE)

Bloom Energy stock price jumps after close — what traders are watching before earnings (BE)

Bloom Energy shares jumped 8.1% to $168.89 Tuesday, trading as high as $176.35 on volume of 13.7 million ahead of its Feb. 5 earnings report. Other fuel-cell stocks, including Plug Power and FuelCell Energy, also rose late. The moves follow a Financial Times report on surging demand for onsite power at data centers. Investors await Bloom’s update on bookings, deliveries, and margins.
Adobe stock price sinks 7% as AI disruption fears hammer software — what to watch next

Adobe stock price sinks 7% as AI disruption fears hammer software — what to watch next

Adobe shares fell 7.3% Tuesday to $271.93, leading a sharp decline across software stocks as investors reacted to concerns over new AI tools disrupting subscription pricing. The S&P 500 software and services index dropped 3.8%, its fifth consecutive loss. Anthropic’s launch of Claude “Cowork” plug-ins fueled worries about automation. Analysts downgraded Adobe, and volatility persisted ahead of major tech earnings.
Verizon stock price jumps near 4% and holds after hours as Salt Typhoon scrutiny builds

Verizon stock price jumps near 4% and holds after hours as Salt Typhoon scrutiny builds

Verizon shares rose 3.7% to $46.25 Tuesday, marking five days of gains even as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell on AI-related concerns. Senator Maria Cantwell called for a CEO hearing on telecom security after accusing Verizon and AT&T of blocking release of “Salt Typhoon” cyber-espionage assessments. JPMorgan raised its price target on Verizon to $49. The stock closed about 2% below its 52-week high.
4 February 2026
Costco stock holds firm after hours as Wall Street lifts targets ahead of January sales update

Costco stock holds firm after hours as Wall Street lifts targets ahead of January sales update

Costco shares closed up 0.99% at $977.92 Tuesday and edged to $978.00 after hours, as Mizuho Securities and Gordon Haskett raised their price targets. Investors await January sales results due Wednesday at 4:15 p.m. ET. The company declared a $1.30 quarterly dividend, payable Feb. 13. Broader markets fell, with the S&P 500 down 0.84% and Nasdaq off 1.43%.
Disney stock slips after-hours as Josh D’Amaro picked as next CEO, parks outlook back in focus

Disney stock slips after-hours as Josh D’Amaro picked as next CEO, parks outlook back in focus

Disney shares fell 0.2% to $104.22 in after-hours trading Tuesday after naming parks chief Josh D’Amaro as CEO, effective March 18. The company reported $26.0 billion in fiscal Q1 revenue and record Experiences segment results, but warned of weaker international attendance at U.S. parks. Investors are watching for early signs of parks demand and streaming profits ahead of the leadership transition.
4 February 2026
Caterpillar stock closes at a fresh high — what CAT investors need before Wednesday’s open

Caterpillar stock closes at a fresh high — what CAT investors need before Wednesday’s open

Caterpillar shares closed at a record $702.89 Tuesday, up 1.7%, defying a broader market decline and extending gains after strong January earnings. Group President Bob De Lange exercised 20,512 options and sold 15,977 shares, according to a Form 4 filing. Trading volume outpaced recent averages. Tariff-related costs could reach $2.6 billion in 2026, the company warned.
KLA (KLAC) stock price slides nearly 4% as chip-tool rally cools — what traders watch next

KLA (KLAC) stock price slides nearly 4% as chip-tool rally cools — what traders watch next

KLA shares fell 3.9% to $1,355.54 Tuesday, tracking a broader tech selloff, then showed little change after hours. Roughly 2.1 million shares traded as the stock swung over $120 intraday. The drop followed recent earnings and guidance, with investors cautious ahead of major tech results and delayed U.S. economic data. KLA is scheduled to appear at SEMICON Korea next week.
Visa stock price slips as China Visa Direct deal lands; V shares set up for next session

Visa stock price slips as China Visa Direct deal lands; V shares set up for next session

Visa shares fell 1.47% to $328.93 Tuesday, then held steady after-hours. The company announced Visa Direct will link with UnionPay International for cross-border payouts into China, launching in the first half of 2026. Daiwa Securities raised its rating to Outperform, keeping a $370 price target. Trading volume exceeded recent averages as investors digested the deal and analyst updates.
4 February 2026
Merck stock price rises after hours after choppy day — MRK traders focus on 2026 outlook and FDA dates

Merck stock price rises after hours after choppy day — MRK traders focus on 2026 outlook and FDA dates

Merck shares rose 2.2% in after-hours trading Tuesday, closing at $115.84 after the company’s 2026 revenue forecast missed Wall Street estimates. The drugmaker cited a $2.5 billion hit from patent expirations, Medicare price talks, and weaker COVID-19 pill sales. Investors are watching Keytruda demand, Gardasil’s China performance, and FDA decisions expected later in 2026.
PepsiCo stock jumps nearly 5% after-hours as snack price cuts and buyback plan land

PepsiCo stock jumps nearly 5% after-hours as snack price cuts and buyback plan land

PepsiCo shares rose 5% in after-hours trading Tuesday, closing at $162.85 after the company announced U.S. snack price cuts of up to 15%. Quarterly revenue and adjusted profit beat estimates, and PepsiCo reaffirmed its 2026 outlook. The company also unveiled a $10 billion buyback plan and raised its dividend 4% to $5.92 per share. North American beverage volumes slipped despite higher global prices.
4 February 2026
Lam Research stock price slips 3%: LRCX traders eye COO handover and new board pick

Lam Research stock price slips 3%: LRCX traders eye COO handover and new board pick

Lam Research shares fell 3.1% to $230.10 Tuesday, touching an intraday low of $226.88, before steadying after hours. Anirudh Devgan, CEO of Cadence, joined the board, and Seshasayee Varadarajan will become COO on March 6, according to an SEC filing. Other chip-equipment makers also declined. Lam recently announced a research pact with CEA-Leti and forecast Q3 revenue of $5.7 billion.
4 February 2026

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  • Fidelity High Yield Factor ETF (FDHY) Dips Below Key 200-Day Moving Average
    April 29, 2026, 5:32 PM EDT. Shares of the Fidelity High Yield Factor ETF (FDHY) slipped below their critical 200-day moving average level of $49.20, falling to $48.88 during Wednesday's trading. This technical indicator, often used by traders to gauge market trends, marks a significant shift as FDHY trades down about 0.3% on the day. The ETF's 52-week price range spans from $47.42 to $49.71, with a recent last trade of $49.02. Market watchers view this move as a potential signal of weakening momentum, important for those tracking high yield fixed income investment trends. Traders and investors will monitor FDHY closely for further directional cues amid broader market pressures impacting dividend-focused ETFs.

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Nebius Stock Jumps as Meta’s AI Spending Reset Puts $27 Billion Deal in Focus

Nebius Stock Jumps as Meta’s AI Spending Reset Puts $27 Billion Deal in Focus

29 April 2026
Nebius Group N.V. shares rose 5.3% to $142.73 Wednesday as Meta Platforms raised its 2026 capital spending forecast by up to $10 billion, citing higher data center costs. Nebius has a contract to supply Meta with up to $27 billion in AI cloud capacity. Fourth-quarter 2025 revenue jumped 547% to $227.7 million, but the company reported a net loss of $249.6 million.
Phillips 66 Stock Jumps as Surprise Profit Shows Refining Margins Are Back in Focus

Phillips 66 Stock Jumps as Surprise Profit Shows Refining Margins Are Back in Focus

29 April 2026
Phillips 66 reported an adjusted first-quarter profit of $200 million, or 49 cents per share, beating analyst forecasts of a loss. Strong refining margins and 95% plant utilization offset $839 million in hedge-related losses. Shares rose over 6% after the results. The company also completed its acquisition of Lindsey Oil Refinery assets in the UK.
Extreme Networks Stock Jumps as Q3 Earnings Beat Puts Cisco, HPE Rivals in Focus

Extreme Networks Stock Jumps as Q3 Earnings Beat Puts Cisco, HPE Rivals in Focus

29 April 2026
Extreme Networks shares surged 28% after reporting fiscal Q3 revenue of $316.9 million, up 11%, and non-GAAP earnings of 26 cents per share, both above estimates. The company forecast Q4 revenue of $330–$335 million, topping FactSet’s $326.9 million estimate. SaaS annual recurring revenue rose 28.6% to $236.4 million. Net income climbed to $10.6 million from $3.5 million a year earlier.
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