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Stock Market 7 February 2026

SpaceX shares last traded at $185, above their $135 IPO price but down from a recent high of $225.64. ARK’s buying of SpaceX has linked Tesla and ETF flows, complicating fund exposure. Mechanical tests are the next step for SpaceX. In healthcare, AbbVie is close to acquiring Apogee Therapeutics for $10.9 billion in cash, with an announcement possible soon. The healthcare ETF XLV fell almost 3% for the week ended June 18, and biotechnology stocks remain sensitive to interest rates. The Financial Select Sector SPDR rose 0.4% last week, trailing the S&P 500’s 0.9% gain, while regional banks dropped about 2.2%. The Federal Reserve kept rates at 3.50%-3.75% but signaled a possible hike later in the year. S&P 500 industrials gained 2.6% over the four-day week, outperforming the broader index, helped by cheaper oil that reduced transport costs, though concerns persist about future rate increases. The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund fell 6.6%, mirroring losses in large U.S. energy stocks, as Brent crude dropped 7.7% to $80.57 a barrel. Iran continues to influence oil markets. The Nasdaq rose 2.4% for the week, ahead of the S&P 500. Micron will report results soon, and new inflation and GDP data are expected. There are renewed concerns about shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. HIVE Digital Technologies has delivered strong returns, with a 1-year total return of 178.15% and a 90-day gain of 138.13%, but is seen as expensive despite this momentum.
Qualcomm stock price steadies after earnings shock on memory crunch — what traders watch next

Qualcomm stock price steadies after earnings shock on memory crunch — what traders watch next

Qualcomm shares closed up 0.8% at $137.34 Friday and were flat after hours as investors weighed a weak outlook tied to a global memory chip shortage. The company forecast fiscal Q2 revenue below Wall Street estimates and warned the supply crunch could last through 2027. CFO Akash Palkhiwala sold shares on Feb. 6 under a pre-arranged plan.
Citigroup stock price jumps as consent-order exit comes back into focus

Citigroup stock price jumps as consent-order exit comes back into focus

Citigroup shares jumped 6% to $122.69 Friday before holding steady after hours, as executives grew more confident about resolving longstanding regulatory consent orders this year, sources said. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time, gaining 2.47%. Citi also announced it will match the U.S. government’s $1,000 “Trump Accounts” contribution for eligible employees’ families.
7 February 2026
MercadoLibre stock slides into the weekend as the market rallies — what MELI investors watch next

MercadoLibre stock slides into the weekend as the market rallies — what MELI investors watch next

MercadoLibre shares fell 3.18% to $1,970.15 Friday, bucking a broad U.S. market rally. The stock has dropped about 6% over four sessions as traders await fourth-quarter results, provisionally set for Feb. 24. Analysts expect earnings per share of $11.66, down 7.5% from last year, with revenue up 40% to $8.49 billion. Margins, currency swings, and credit trends in Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina remain in focus.
7 February 2026
Mastercard stock price slips after hours as exec-pay filing lands; jobs and CPI loom next week

Mastercard stock price slips after hours as exec-pay filing lands; jobs and CPI loom next week

Mastercard shares closed down 0.57% at $548.74 Friday, little changed after hours, following an SEC filing detailing pay and bonus increases for CFO Sachin Mehra and Chief Services Officer Craig Vosburg. The company also announced a partnership with Riyadh Air. Investors await U.S. jobs data Feb. 11 and CPI figures Feb. 13 for signals on consumer spending and rates.
7 February 2026
CrowdStrike stock jumps nearly 5% after Aramco pact — what investors watch next

CrowdStrike stock jumps nearly 5% after Aramco pact — what investors watch next

CrowdStrike shares jumped 4.8% to $395.50 after the company announced a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Saudi Aramco. The move ended a seven-session losing streak for the stock, which remains about 30% below its 52-week high. Investors await more details on the Aramco talks and CrowdStrike’s March 3 earnings report. Trading volume topped 4.9 million shares, well above average.
Goldman Sachs stock jumps on Anthropic AI-agent report as Dow clears 50,000

Goldman Sachs stock jumps on Anthropic AI-agent report as Dow clears 50,000

Goldman Sachs shares jumped 4.3% Friday after news the bank has worked with Anthropic for six months to build AI agents automating trade accounting and client onboarding. The stock closed at $928.75, helping push the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. Volume reached 2.5 million shares. Investors await delayed U.S. jobs and CPI data next week, seen as key for rate-cut bets.
Boston Scientific stock price slips again after earnings shock as BSX investors eye heart-rhythm sales

Boston Scientific stock price slips again after earnings shock as BSX investors eye heart-rhythm sales

Boston Scientific shares closed down 1.8% at $76.27 Friday, near post-earnings lows after a 17% plunge Wednesday on weak electrophysiology sales and a softer 2026 outlook. Trading volume reached 34.9 million shares. The stock lagged peers as the S&P 500 rose about 2%. Investors are watching early-quarter demand signals ahead of the next earnings update in late April.
KLA  stock jumps 8% on Friday rebound as chip gear rallies; dividend set for March

KLA stock jumps 8% on Friday rebound as chip gear rallies; dividend set for March

KLA shares jumped 8.4% to $1,442.95 Friday, rebounding after a volatile week as investors bought chip-equipment stocks tied to data-center spending. The move followed Amazon’s forecast for higher AI-related capital outlays. KLA’s board declared a $1.90 quarterly dividend, payable March 3 to holders as of Feb. 17. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week may test the rally in rate-sensitive tech.
GE Vernova stock jumps nearly 6% as traders digest upgrade, debt deal and wind repower push

GE Vernova stock jumps nearly 6% as traders digest upgrade, debt deal and wind repower push

GE Vernova shares jumped 5.7% to $779.35 Friday, rebounding from two days of losses, and edged up further after hours. Baird upgraded the stock to Outperform and raised its price target to $923. The company completed a $2.6 billion senior notes offering and finalized its $5.275 billion purchase of the remaining Prolec GE stake. Investors await the April 22 earnings update.
Roblox stock jumps after upbeat 2026 bookings outlook; Wall Street pivots to the March-quarter test

Roblox stock jumps after upbeat 2026 bookings outlook; Wall Street pivots to the March-quarter test

Roblox shares jumped 9.7% to $66.42 Friday and edged higher after hours after the company forecast 2026 bookings and free cash flow above expectations. Fourth-quarter revenue reached $1.42 billion, with daily active users up 69% to 144 million. Analysts split on the outlook, with some raising targets and others warning engagement could slow. Roblox plans higher investment and flat to slightly lower profit margins this year.
7 February 2026
Exxon stock hits a 52-week high — what XOM traders are watching next

Exxon stock hits a 52-week high — what XOM traders are watching next

Exxon Mobil shares rose about 2% to $149.05 in after-hours trading, hitting a new 52-week high. The company’s Guyana unit closed a $2.32 billion purchase of the FPSO ONE GUYANA vessel. Exxon settled a Colombia dispute with Sintana Energy, agreeing to pay up to $9 million tied to government approvals. Oil prices climbed as traders watched U.S.-Iran tensions.
7 February 2026
Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% as Dow tops 50,000 — what’s next for CAT shares

Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% as Dow tops 50,000 — what’s next for CAT shares

Caterpillar shares jumped 7.1% to $726.20 on Friday, pushing the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. Group President Bob De Lange exercised 20,000 options and sold 16,070 shares at about $705, SEC filings showed. The company warned tariffs could cut 2026 margins by $2.6 billion. U.S. consumer sentiment rose, but job and price worries persisted.
Salesforce (CRM) stock ticks up after hours as AI jitters fade — Feb. 25 earnings are the next test

Salesforce (CRM) stock ticks up after hours as AI jitters fade — Feb. 25 earnings are the next test

Salesforce shares rose 0.8% to $191.35 in after-hours trading Friday after a turbulent week for software stocks. The S&P 500 Software & Services index gained 2.4% but ended the week down 8%, its worst since March 2020. Investors are watching for Salesforce’s quarterly and full-year results on February 25 amid concerns that new AI tools could pressure older software products.
UnitedHealth stock rebounds after hours as UNH recoups losses; Medicare rate debate looms

UnitedHealth stock rebounds after hours as UNH recoups losses; Medicare rate debate looms

UnitedHealth shares rose 3.4% to $277.57 Friday and gained another 3% after hours, rebounding after a volatile week for health insurers. Mizuho cut its price target on the stock to $350, citing delayed earnings recovery. Medicare Advantage rates and medical-cost trends remain key concerns. The Dow closed above 50,000, marking the strongest market gains in months.
Western Digital stock jumps nearly 9% — WDC rally turns on targets, AI storage talk

Western Digital stock jumps nearly 9% — WDC rally turns on targets, AI storage talk

Western Digital shares jumped 8.6% to $282.58 in after-hours trading Friday after Cantor Fitzgerald raised its price target to $420 following the company’s Innovation Day. The stock rebounded alongside gains in tech and storage peers. CEO Irving Tan sold 17,201 shares worth about $5.1 million on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan. Investors await jobs and CPI data next week.

Stock Market Today

  • Micron Surpasses $1,000 Amid AI-Driven Memory Demand Surge
    June 21, 2026, 9:42 AM EDT. Micron Technology's shares surged past $1,000, joining the trillion-dollar club as AI reshapes the semiconductor sector. The rally is fueled by robust demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and advanced DRAM, essential for AI workloads. Micron's entire 2026 HBM production is sold out, with supply shortages expected through 2027 amid escalating AI investments. Market research forecasts the global memory market reaching $1.3 trillion by 2027, with DRAM revenue tripling this year. Despite a high price-to-earnings ratio of 48, Micron's valuation reflects strong earnings growth amid a historically volatile memory market. Investors are watching AI-driven demand sustainability and pricing power to gauge the stock's trajectory.

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SpaceX ended its first public week at $185—37% above IPO—after peaking at $225.64, as index additions and ETF flows drive volatile trading and supply risk; up to 20% of restricted shares may hit the market after Q2 earnings, just as investors weigh SpaceX’s $60 billion Anysphere deal and looming $20 billion bond, with index demand poised to cushion or amplify moves depending on earnings and AI spending.
SpaceX Stock Risks Build as ARK ETF Flows, Retail Rules and Lockups Test IPO Rally

SpaceX Stock Risks Build as ARK ETF Flows, Retail Rules and Lockups Test IPO Rally

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SpaceX ended its first public week at $185, up 37% from its $135 IPO price but down from Tuesday’s $225.64 high, as index inclusion and ETF flows drive demand while looming lock-up releases and the first earnings report threaten new supply and volatility, with Moody’s, Fitch, and S&P giving investment-grade ratings but skeptics warning on valuation.
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