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Stock Market News 5 February 2026

Eli Lilly stock price sinks after $49 weight-loss pill jolt hits LLY

Eli Lilly stock price sinks after $49 weight-loss pill jolt hits LLY

Eli Lilly shares fell 7.8% to $1,020.84 in after-hours trading Thursday after Reuters reported Hims & Hers began selling a $49 compounded version of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy, raising discount fears in the GLP-1 drug market. Earlier, Lilly posted a 43% jump in quarterly revenue to $19.29 billion, led by Mounjaro and Zepbound, and forecast 2026 sales above Wall Street estimates.
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Meta stock price steadies after hours as Big Tech AI spending fears bite; WhatsApp India hearing set for Feb 9

Meta stock price steadies after hours as Big Tech AI spending fears bite; WhatsApp India hearing set for Feb 9

Meta shares rose 0.2% to $670.21 in after-hours trading Thursday, bucking a broader tech sell-off that saw the Nasdaq drop 1.57%. Investors weighed Meta’s 2026 capex forecast of $115–$135 billion as scrutiny intensified over its ad and WhatsApp data practices in the U.S. and India. Trading volume reached 16.6 million shares.
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Apple stock price slips after hours as EU gives Maps, Ads a DMA pass and AI spending jitters spread

Apple stock price slips after hours as EU gives Maps, Ads a DMA pass and AI spending jitters spread

Apple shares fell 0.2% to $275.93 in after-hours trading after the EU declined to label its Maps and Ads services as “gatekeepers.” Tech stocks dropped broadly, with the Nasdaq down 1.57%, as Amazon and Alphabet announced massive increases in AI-related capital spending. Investors are watching for the U.S. jobs report on Feb. 11 and Apple’s shareholder meeting on Feb. 24.
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Advanced Micro Devices AMD stock price slides after hours as forecast doubts linger and Nvidia looms

Advanced Micro Devices AMD stock price slides after hours as forecast doubts linger and Nvidia looms

AMD shares fell 3.9% to $192.46 in Thursday’s after-hours, following an 8% drop after the company forecast first-quarter revenue below market hopes. Fourth-quarter revenue hit a record $10.27 billion, up 34% year-over-year, but China sales drove much of the growth. Investors moved away from AI chip stocks amid Alphabet’s $185 billion capital spending plan and broader market declines.
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Palantir stock extends two-day slide after hours as AI disruption fears keep traders defensive

Palantir stock extends two-day slide after hours as AI disruption fears keep traders defensive

Palantir Technologies’ stock fell 1.4% to $130.01 in after-hours trading Thursday, extending a two-day slide. The software and services sector has lost about $830 billion in market value since Jan. 28 as investors react to new AI product launches and uncertainty over business models. Palantir shares dropped 5.5% during the regular session and plunged 12% the previous day. Trading volume reached nearly 68 million shares.
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Broadcom stock whipsaws as Google and Amazon crank up 2026 AI spending targets

Broadcom stock whipsaws as Google and Amazon crank up 2026 AI spending targets

Broadcom shares rose 0.8% to $310.47 in late trading Thursday after swinging between $306.78 and $326.44 during the session. Alphabet projected 2026 capex of $175–185 billion, while Amazon expects about $200 billion, intensifying focus on AI suppliers. Investors are awaiting Broadcom’s March 4 earnings for updates on AI chip margins and demand.
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Nvidia stock price slips after hours as Amazon flags $200B capex and China chip talks drag on

Nvidia stock price slips after hours as Amazon flags $200B capex and China chip talks drag on

Nvidia shares fell 1.2% to $171.84 in after-hours trading Thursday. Amazon projected $200 billion in 2026 capital expenditures, topping Alphabet’s $185 billion target. Amazon stock dropped nearly 8% after its first-quarter operating income forecast missed expectations. Traders are watching U.S. export license details for China and Nvidia’s earnings report due February 25.
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Tesla stock slides as Volkswagen tops Europe EV sales — what investors are watching next

Tesla stock slides as Volkswagen tops Europe EV sales — what investors are watching next

Tesla shares fell 2.7% to $394.85 after new data showed Volkswagen overtook Tesla in 2025 European battery-electric vehicle sales. January UK sales for Tesla plunged 57% year-on-year, while BYD and Ford gained ground. In China, Tesla’s market share slipped to 8% in 2025. A California judge signaled Tesla and CEO Elon Musk likely won’t get a copyright lawsuit dismissed.
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Microsoft stock sinks 5% after rare Stifel downgrade as AI spending nerves spread

Microsoft stock sinks 5% after rare Stifel downgrade as AI spending nerves spread

Microsoft shares fell 5.2% to $392.74 in after-hours trading Thursday, as heavy selling hit the software sector. Trading volume reached about 50.7 million shares. Stifel downgraded Microsoft to “Hold,” citing slowing Azure growth and rising competition. The S&P 500 software and services index dropped 3.1%, with sector losses nearing $1 trillion since Jan. 28.
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Plug Power stock drops nearly 10% as share-vote delay returns — what PLUG traders watch next

Plug Power stock drops nearly 10% as share-vote delay returns — what PLUG traders watch next

Plug Power shares fell 9.3% to $1.86 Thursday after another delay in a shareholder vote on charter changes, with only 39.63% and 49.40% of outstanding shares backing two key proposals. The company rescheduled the special meeting for Feb. 17 and warned a reverse stock split may follow if the proposal to increase authorized shares does not pass.
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GOOG stock whipsaws after Alphabet flags up to $185 billion in AI capex

GOOG stock whipsaws after Alphabet flags up to $185 billion in AI capex

Alphabet Class C shares fell 0.8% to $330.53 in after-hours trading Thursday after the company announced plans to nearly double capital spending to as much as $185 billion in 2026, focusing on data centers and AI. Revenue for the December quarter rose 18% to $113.8 billion, with Google Cloud up 48%. CEO Sundar Pichai cited AI as key to growth. The company declared a $0.21 dividend, payable March 16.
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Amazon stock drops after-hours as $200B capex plan and profit outlook jar investors

Amazon stock drops after-hours as $200B capex plan and profit outlook jar investors

Amazon shares fell nearly 8% in after-hours trading after the company announced about $200 billion in capital spending for 2026 and a first-quarter profit outlook below Wall Street forecasts. The stock closed regular trading down 4.9% at $221.55. Investors are watching for updates on AWS demand and spending during Amazon’s earnings call at 5 p.m. ET.
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Bitcoin’s Slide to $63K Batters Strategy (MSTR) as Debt Questions and Earnings Loom

Bitcoin’s Slide to $63K Batters Strategy (MSTR) as Debt Questions and Earnings Loom

Strategy Inc. shares fell 18% Thursday as bitcoin dropped to $63,344, deepening the company’s paper loss on its crypto holdings to about $6.5 billion. The stock last traded at $106.34, near its session low. Other digital asset treasury firms, including Smarter Web Company and Metaplanet, also saw sharp declines. Strategy will report fourth-quarter results after markets close.
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SMCI stock price swings again as Super Micro slides despite $40 billion revenue outlook

SMCI stock price swings again as Super Micro slides despite $40 billion revenue outlook

Super Micro Computer shares fell 10% Thursday to $30.36, erasing part of Wednesday’s rally after the company raised its fiscal 2026 revenue forecast to at least $40 billion. Gross margin dropped to 6.3% from 9.3% last quarter, even as second-quarter revenue beat estimates at $12.68 billion. Investors focused on profitability amid ongoing AI sector volatility.
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Capgemini to sell ICE-linked U.S. unit as shares slip — what’s driving the backlash

Capgemini to sell ICE-linked U.S. unit as shares slip — what’s driving the backlash

Capgemini shares fell to 118.05 euros after the company announced plans to sell its U.S. subsidiary Capgemini Government Solutions, which handles contracts for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. French officials had pressed Capgemini over the unit’s $14.7 million in ICE-related skip-tracing contracts. Capgemini cited U.S. security restrictions as a barrier to oversight. The sale process will begin immediately.
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MercadoLibre stock slips with Wall Street tech selloff as MELI earnings loom

MercadoLibre stock slips with Wall Street tech selloff as MELI earnings loom

MercadoLibre shares fell 1.1% to $2,029.60 Thursday after a tech selloff triggered by Alphabet’s warning of higher AI costs in 2026. The S&P 500 ETF dropped 1.3%, while Amazon and Shopify also declined. MercadoLibre will report fourth-quarter results on Feb. 24. Analysts cited volatility tied to broader growth stock sentiment rather than company-specific news.
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Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

Walmart stock jumps 3% to $131 as Dow clears 50,000 — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
Walmart shares climbed 3.34% to $131.18 Friday, pushing its market value to about $1.05 trillion as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Retail stocks mostly gained, with Target up 4.24% and Costco up 1.20%, while Amazon dropped 5.55%. Investors await Walmart’s fiscal Q4 results on Feb. 19 and key U.S. economic data next week.
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