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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.
Anglo American share price slips as BofA turns neutral after copper outlook cut

Anglo American share price slips as BofA turns neutral after copper outlook cut

Anglo American shares closed down 0.75% at 3,435 pence Friday after BofA Global Research downgraded the miner to “neutral” and raised its price target to 3,600 pence. Anglo cut its 2026 copper production guidance and warned of continued weakness at De Beers. The company expects $200 million in charges tied to its Chile copper operations in the second half of 2025.
Shell stock faces Kazakhstan pause and auditor switch — what to watch for SHEL shares next week

Shell stock faces Kazakhstan pause and auditor switch — what to watch for SHEL shares next week

Shell will pause new investments in Kazakhstan due to legal disputes over $16.5 billion in costs at major oil fields, CEO Wael Sawan said Friday. Shares closed up 0.18% in London after a volatile week, following a fourth-quarter profit miss and ongoing share buybacks. RBC downgraded the stock, citing weaker reserves and guidance. Shell named PwC as auditor from 2027, replacing EY.
7 February 2026
Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

Amazon’s $200B AI Spending Jolt Spurs Stock Selloff as Big Tech Capex Nears $650B

Amazon shares fell Friday after the company announced a $200 billion AI infrastructure plan for 2026, exceeding analyst expectations and reviving investor concerns about profitability. Combined 2026 capex flagged by Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta now tops $630 billion. Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom shares surged on the news, while software and data firms remained under pressure.
Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

Nvidia surged 7.8% Friday, leading a chip stock rally that pushed the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The PHLX semiconductor index gained 5.7% as Advanced Micro Devices rose 8.3% and Broadcom 7.1%. Amazon fell 5.6% after projecting $200 billion in 2026 capital spending. Investors weighed a $600 billion AI infrastructure outlay against sharp losses in software shares.
Glencore share price steadies after Rio Tinto walks away — what to watch next week

Glencore share price steadies after Rio Tinto walks away — what to watch next week

Glencore shares closed up 0.6% at 478.1 pence Friday, rebounding after a 7% drop following the collapse of merger talks with Rio Tinto. The company is expected to announce the sale of its Kazzinc stake soon and has signed a non-binding agreement with Orion for a potential $9 billion deal in the DRC. Investors await Glencore’s full-year results on Feb. 18 for further guidance.
Rio Tinto stock jumps as Glencore mega-merger is shelved; what to watch next week

Rio Tinto stock jumps as Glencore mega-merger is shelved; what to watch next week

Rio Tinto’s U.S. shares closed up 2.5% at $93.37 Friday after the company ruled out a merger with Glencore, triggering a six-month “no-bid” lockout under UK takeover rules. Both companies cited disagreements over valuation. Attention now turns to Rio’s Feb. 19 results and iron ore prices, which fell below $100 a tonne amid weak Chinese demand.
iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

iFAST shares fell 3.2% to S$9.64 in heavy trading Friday, closing near the day’s low as investors awaited FY2025 results due Feb. 12. The stock is about 13% below its 52-week high. iFAST recently agreed to buy a 30% stake in Financial Alliance for S$19.6 million, pending regulatory approval. Assets under administration stood at S$30.62 billion as of Sept. 30.
Hongkong Land share price drops 4% despite fresh buyback — what investors watch next

Hongkong Land share price drops 4% despite fresh buyback — what investors watch next

Hongkong Land shares fell 4.2% to US$8.18 in Singapore on Friday after the company disclosed a buyback of 170,000 shares at US$8.5252 each on Feb. 5, with plans to cancel them. The drop followed a volatile week marked by a new Singapore real estate fund launch and an expanded buyback programme. Investors are watching for the group’s annual results on March 5.
CapitaLand Investment share price jumps as CapitaLand REIT payouts roll in — what’s next for 9CI

CapitaLand Investment share price jumps as CapitaLand REIT payouts roll in — what’s next for 9CI

CapitaLand Investment shares rose 1.3% to S$3.12 on Friday, bucking a 0.8% drop in Singapore’s benchmark index. CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust reported a 16.4% jump in second-half distributable income, while CapitaLand Ascendas REIT posted a 1.4% full-year rise. CapitaLand China Trust saw full-year DPU fall to 4.82 cents amid weaker yuan and occupancy. CLI reports FY2025 results on Feb. 11.
7 February 2026

Stock Market Today

  • Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust Shares Trade at Nearly 10% Discount Post-SpaceX IPO
    June 21, 2026, 7:32 AM EDT. Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust (LSE:SMT) holds significant stakes in leading growth firms, with SpaceX as its top asset. Despite SpaceX's successful IPO boosting its valuation, SMT shares have only risen 1.7% since SpaceX began trading on June 12, lagging behind its net asset value (NAV) increase. As of June 19, SMT shares traded at a nearly 10% discount to NAV, offering investors potential value in owning a stake in high-growth companies at a lower cost. However, concerns remain over SpaceX's high valuation and lock-in restrictions limiting Scottish Mortgage's ability to sell shares. Investors should weigh these factors amid ongoing global market uncertainties.

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LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: June 21, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: June 21, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust Shares Trade at Nearly 10% Discount Post-SpaceX IPO June 21, 2026, 7:32 AM EDT. Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust (LSE:SMT) holds significant stakes in leading growth firms, with SpaceX as its top asset. Despite SpaceX’s successful IPO boosting its valuation, SMT shares have only risen 1.7% since SpaceX began trading on June 12, lagging behind its net asset value (NAV) increase. As of June 19, SMT shares traded at a nearly 10% discount to NAV, offering investors potential value in owning a
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