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Stock Market 7 February 2026

US stock markets reopened on June 21, 2026, after being closed for Juneteenth and the weekend. MercadoLibre rose 2.87% over the last five sessions, with a Galperin-linked trust maintaining its stake after an internal move. Vistra gained 3.1% Thursday and 10.6% for the week, driven by investor focus on AI data center power demand, and its stock goes ex-dividend soon. Home Depot was up 2.1% Thursday, but new housing data weighed on the home-improvement outlook. Bank of America experienced significant app and online banking disruptions, with over 5,000 user complaints reported. General Motors closed at $79.29, down 0.36% Thursday and 2.7% for the week, erasing earlier gains. Joby Aviation rose 6.5% Thursday and 9.3% for the week, with investors watching FAA certification and cash use. Constellation Energy climbed 8% for the week, with attention on whether new grid rules and project approvals will convert AI power demand into cash flow. Broadcom gained 4.7% Thursday but remains below its June 3 high as investors reassess AI expectations. Cerebras Systems rose 9.85% Thursday and 9.7% for the week, but still trades well below its debut price, with earnings due July 2. GE Aerospace outperformed major indexes, rising 6.7% for the week, ahead of its July 16 earnings. Roblox jumped 7.31% Thursday, with engagement up for a third week, helped by new content and its return to Russia. Dell fell 2.34% Tuesday but is up 3.5% since June 12. Applied Digital rose 2.24% Thursday and 9.1% for the week, after completing a $1.59 billion notes sale. Oklo gained 4% Thursday, with a Centrus Energy fuel agreement in place. Robinhood surged 16% for the week, announcing a 10% workforce reduction and $28 million in restructuring charges. CoreWeave rose 17.3% ahead of joining the Nasdaq-100. Coherent gained 2.8% Thursday, announcing a $50 million CHIPS Act letter of intent. Applied Optoelectronics fell 3.3% Thursday and 4.3% for the week, with filings and management comments under scrutiny. Micron jumped 8.7% Thursday and 15.5% for the week, with upcoming earnings seen as a key test for the AI memory sector.
Compass Group PLC stock price slips to 2,125p as AI worries hang over office catering demand

Compass Group PLC stock price slips to 2,125p as AI worries hang over office catering demand

Compass Group shares fell 2.48% to 2,125p on Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.59% gain. The caterer reported 7.3% first-quarter organic revenue growth and reiterated its 2026 outlook. Shares hit a three-year low amid investor concerns over AI’s impact on office catering. Compass will switch its London trading currency to U.S. dollars from April 1.
7 February 2026
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Barclays share price jumps into earnings week as BoE rate-cut bets shift the story

Barclays share price jumps into earnings week as BoE rate-cut bets shift the story

Barclays shares closed up 2.7% at 479.1 pence on Friday, outperforming the FTSE 100 ahead of next week’s full-year results. Trading volume was 18.8 million shares, well below the 50-day average. A split Bank of England vote on rates led traders to price in more UK rate cuts, sending sterling down 0.6%. Barclays announced non-executive director Mary Francis will retire in May.
7 February 2026
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Lloyds share price steadies after buyback update and BoE rate jitters — what to watch next week

Lloyds share price steadies after buyback update and BoE rate jitters — what to watch next week

Lloyds shares closed up 0.9% at 106.75 pence Friday after the bank announced fresh buybacks totaling 17 million shares over two days, all to be cancelled. The stock rebounded from a 5.6% drop Thursday as traders adjusted UK rate-cut bets. About 121 million Lloyds shares changed hands. Investors await the bank’s annual report on February 18 and the next Bank of England decision March 19.
7 February 2026
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Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

Vodafone shares rose 1.47% to 110.60p Friday, recovering part of Thursday’s 4.68% drop after a Q3 update. Group revenue climbed 6.5% to €10.5 billion, but Germany’s 0.7% service revenue growth missed some forecasts. Vodafone launched a new €500 million buyback tranche, bringing total buybacks since May to €3.5 billion. Investors remain focused on Germany’s pace and cash flow execution.
7 February 2026
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NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

NatWest shares closed up 1.45% at 659.4 pence Friday, buoyed by a buyback of 797,428 shares and a new digital mortgage deal with Rightmove. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% but signaled possible cuts, with markets pricing in two reductions for 2026. NatWest plans to expand its Accelerator community to 50,000 members by 2026. Annual results are due Feb. 13.
7 February 2026
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Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

Unilever shares closed flat at 5,250p in London Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.6% gain. The company issued 4.2 million new shares for employee plans, bringing total shares to over 2.18 billion. Investors await Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 12, with analyst consensus pointing to 3.9% Q4 sales growth. Unilever’s U.S. ADR rose 0.8% to $72.12.
7 February 2026
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BP share price near 52-week high ahead of Feb 10 earnings as buyback runs on

BP share price near 52-week high ahead of Feb 10 earnings as buyback runs on

BP shares closed up 1.9% at 478 pence Friday, just below a 52-week high, as the company continued buybacks ahead of next week’s results. BP repurchased 2.789 million shares on February 6. Oil prices firmed on geopolitical risk, with Brent at $68.05 a barrel, but sector outlook remains uncertain. Investors await BP’s earnings and dividend decision due Tuesday.
7 February 2026
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SSE share price near 2,510p as BoE rate-cut bets return; UK GDP and SSE updates ahead

SSE share price near 2,510p as BoE rate-cut bets return; UK GDP and SSE updates ahead

SSE shares closed Friday at 2,510p, up 1.2%, with about 6.6 million shares traded. The company’s transmission arm secured over £6.9 million in Ofgem innovation funding for four projects. Investors adjusted UK rate-cut bets after a split Bank of England decision. SSE maintained 2025/26 earnings guidance and reported a 7% rise in renewables output.
7 February 2026
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Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

Aye Finance IPO: Rs 454-crore anchor haul follows valuation cut below last round

Aye Finance raised Rs 454.5 crore from 19 anchor investors ahead of its Feb 9 IPO, pricing shares at the top of a Rs 122–129 range. The company’s profit fell 40% to Rs 64.3 crore in the six months to September as bad loans rose to 4.85%. The IPO values Aye at about Rs 3,200 crore, below its last private round. Major investors include Nippon Life India and Goldman Sachs funds.
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    June 21, 2026, 6:13 AM EDT. Prosecutors in South Korea have raided three securities firms in connection with a stock manipulation investigation. This is the first case under President Lee Jae Myung's campaign to combat stock manipulation, known as the 'Stock Manipulation Ruin' initiative. Authorities are targeting a scheme allegedly involving 100 billion won ($77 million). This operation signals increased regulatory scrutiny on market practices and aims to bolster market integrity amid rising concerns about financial misconduct.

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LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: June 21, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: June 21, 2026, 6:39 AM EDT Prosecutors Raid Three Securities Firms in South Korea Stock Manipulation Probe June 21, 2026, 6:13 AM EDT. Prosecutors in South Korea have raided three securities firms in connection with a stock manipulation investigation. This is the first case under President Lee Jae Myung’s campaign to combat stock manipulation, known as the ‘Stock Manipulation Ruin’ initiative. Authorities are targeting a scheme allegedly involving 100 billion won ($77 million). This operation signals increased regulatory scrutiny on market practices and aims to bolster market integrity amid rising concerns
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