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Stock Market 2 February 2026

Dow Jones today: DJIA turns higher after metals shock as jobs report and Big Tech earnings loom

Dow Jones today: DJIA turns higher after metals shock as jobs report and Big Tech earnings loom

The Dow rose 0.3% to 49,052 in early trading Monday, rebounding after a sharp drop in metals and news of higher margin requirements on precious metals futures. Spot gold fell 3% and silver 3.3% after CME Group’s margin hike announcement. U.S. factory data beat expectations, with the ISM manufacturing PMI hitting 52.6 in January. Investors await Friday’s jobs report and a busy earnings week.
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Broadcom stock price: AVGO sets March earnings date as VMware partner shake-up grabs attention

Broadcom stock price: AVGO sets March earnings date as VMware partner shake-up grabs attention

Broadcom shares edged up 0.1% to $331.54 in early trading Monday as the company set its Q1 earnings call for March 4. Reports surfaced that VMware, acquired by Broadcom in 2023, will not renew contracts with some cloud partners, raising concerns over its software strategy. Investors are watching for updates on AI chip demand and potential margin pressure. Chip stocks traded mixed, with Nvidia down and AMD up.
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Palantir stock rises ahead of earnings after William Blair upgrade puts $200 back in play

Palantir stock rises ahead of earnings after William Blair upgrade puts $200 back in play

Palantir shares climbed 2.2% to $149.82 Monday morning ahead of quarterly results due after the close. William Blair upgraded the stock, projecting a return above $200 within 12 months and citing strong December quarter signals. The stock remains down about 30% from its record high. Investors await management’s outlook on commercial demand and margins amid volatile AI sector trading.
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Sandisk stock price jumps in premarket after Bernstein lifts target to $1,000

Sandisk stock price jumps in premarket after Bernstein lifts target to $1,000

Sandisk shares surged 6.8% to $576.25 in Monday premarket trading after Bernstein raised its price target to $1,000, citing strong earnings and guidance. The company now forecasts Q3 revenue of $4.4–$4.8 billion and adjusted EPS of $12–$14, both above consensus. Short interest dropped 19% in January. Traders are watching if the rally holds ahead of Friday’s U.S. jobs report.
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Microsoft stock (MSFT) slips at the open as metals rout and Fed shake-up hit risk appetite

Microsoft stock (MSFT) slips at the open as metals rout and Fed shake-up hit risk appetite

Microsoft shares fell 0.8% to $430.29 in early New York trading Monday, extending last week’s post-earnings slide. Gold dropped as much as 10% before paring losses, while silver tumbled up to 15% amid higher margin requirements. Investors remain unsettled by President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed chair and a brief government shutdown.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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  • Investors Advised to Follow Fed Chair Powell's Cautious Stance on Iran War Impact
    April 29, 2026, 9:10 PM EDT. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, in his final meeting, kept the Fed funds rate unchanged, emphasizing patience amid the Middle East conflict's uncertainty. Powell highlighted the war in Iran as a factor affecting inflation but cautioned against making premature policy moves. He urged investors to recognize the unpredictability of the conflict's course and impact on energy prices. The stock market's rebound after initial sell-offs linked to the war suggests a need for measured responses rather than abrupt portfolio changes. Powell's approach underlines the importance of long-term investing amidst geopolitical tensions, as markets historically recover from crises, including wars and economic downturns. Investors are advised to monitor but not overreact to volatile wartime developments.

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Soluna Holdings Stock Jumps After Sazmining Bitcoin Deal, Then SEC Resale Filing Lands

Soluna Holdings Stock Jumps After Sazmining Bitcoin Deal, Then SEC Resale Filing Lands

30 April 2026
Soluna Holdings filed to register the resale of about 2.46 million common shares, with no proceeds going to the company. The move follows Sazmining’s launch of a 3-megawatt Bitcoin mining operation at Soluna’s Project Dorothy 1B in West Texas. Soluna shares last traded at $1.28, up from a $1.08 Nasdaq sale price on April 28. The registered shares include 2.4 million issuable to YA II PN, LTD. via warrant exercise.
Brookfield Renewable Stock Drops 12% Before Q1 Results as BEPC Investors Brace for Friday

Brookfield Renewable Stock Drops 12% Before Q1 Results as BEPC Investors Brace for Friday

30 April 2026
Brookfield Renewable Corp’s NYSE shares fell 12.5% to $35.20 on Wednesday, with volume quadrupling the three-month average ahead of first-quarter results due Friday. The drop came despite a higher quarterly dividend and mixed analyst views. The company operates 47 GW of clean energy assets globally. Analysts expect a first-quarter loss of 33.92 cents per share on $1.62 billion in revenue.
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