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Stock Market 4 February 2026

Creator marketing is becoming a significant part of U.S. media budgets, with ad spending projected to reach about $44 billion in 2026. The Cannes Lions festival has launched the LIONS Creators programme to integrate influencers. In the quick-service restaurant sector, Jersey Mike’s has overtaken Chick-fil-A in the 2026 American Customer Satisfaction Index, scoring 84 out of 100. SpaceX is set to join the Russell 1000 index, which could trigger around $4 billion in passive buying, as tracked by JPMorgan analysts. Super Micro Computer shares rose in premarket trading after GF Securities upgraded the stock to Buy, citing a recent financing package. AT&T is trading just above its 52-week low and will report Q2 earnings soon. Pfizer’s CFO Dave Denton will depart in August, with Cecile Guegan named interim CFO. American Airlines shares are up in premarket trading, supported by lower jet fuel prices following eased U.S.-Iran tensions. Sandisk shares climbed as Apple’s memory-cost warning influenced NAND pricing. China has blocked dual-use exports to several U.S. entities, affecting stocks like Red Cat and Teal Drones. Nokia shares are down as the company works through an AI-infrastructure rerating ahead of its Q2 closed window. Brent crude dropped sharply due to renewed U.S.–Iran talks, with managed money increasing short positions. U.S. equity futures are down despite cheaper oil, as traders focus on rates and inflation data. Keel Infrastructure rose on attention to its Russell index timing and leasing business. Micron Technology gained ahead of its upcoming fiscal Q3 report, with expectations of strong adjusted EPS. NVIDIA shares dipped slightly in premarket, influenced by broader market factors rather than company-specific news. AI stocks continued to rise, with SK Hynix surpassing Samsung as South Korea’s largest listed company. SpaceX shares remain above their IPO price despite recent declines and debate over a major acquisition. Marvell Technology’s stock rose on S&P 500 inclusion and AI-networking momentum. Walmart is recalling Great Value Hawaiian Roll four-packs in 26 states due to a food safety issue.
Western Digital stock slides nearly 9% in New York trade as buyback bounce fades

Western Digital stock slides nearly 9% in New York trade as buyback bounce fades

Western Digital shares fell about 9% to $264.17 by late morning Wednesday, after the company boosted its buyback authorization by $4 billion on Tuesday. Seagate and Micron also dropped as memory and storage stocks sold off. The moves followed Western Digital’s new pitch to capitalize on AI-driven data-center demand. Tech stocks broadly declined, with AMD sliding over 12% after a revenue warning.
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Ford stock rises on Geely partnership-talk report as investors look to Feb. 10 earnings

Ford stock rises on Geely partnership-talk report as investors look to Feb. 10 earnings

Ford shares rose 1.9% to $13.99 Wednesday after Reuters reported ongoing talks with China’s Geely on potential manufacturing and technology partnerships in Europe. U.S. regulators widened a probe to 1.27 million Ford F-150s over transmission defects. Ford warned a supplier fire could cut F-Series output by 100,000 trucks through 2025. Investors await Ford’s Feb. 10 earnings for updates on disruptions.
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PayPal stock price today: PYPL slips again as CEO shake-up rattles analysts

PayPal stock price today: PYPL slips again as CEO shake-up rattles analysts

PayPal shares fell about 1% to near $41 early Wednesday after a CEO shakeup and lower profit outlook for 2026. The company reported Q4 net revenue up 4% to $8.7 billion and payment volume up 9% to $475.1 billion. Multiple brokers cut ratings and price targets, citing weak branded checkout growth and uncertainty over the leadership transition. Jamie Miller will serve as interim CEO until Enrique Lores takes over March 1.
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Oracle stock slides as $25 billion bond sale settles and a $20 billion share plan looms

Oracle stock slides as $25 billion bond sale settles and a $20 billion share plan looms

Oracle shares fell 1.9% to $151.71 Wednesday after the company announced a $25 billion bond sale and a $20 billion at-the-market share program. The fundraising aims to support Oracle’s cloud expansion but raised investor concerns over dilution and debt. The bond offering settles Feb. 4, with maturities ranging from 2029 to 2066. Oracle also plans a $5 billion mandatory convertible preferred stock sale.
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Snap stock slips again ahead of earnings — here’s what traders are watching

Snap stock slips again ahead of earnings — here’s what traders are watching

Snap Inc shares fell about 1% to $6.03 Wednesday morning, extending a four-day losing streak ahead of its earnings report after the bell. The stock is down 48% from its 52-week high, with trading volume more than double the 50-day average. Snap will release Q4 and full-year 2025 results later today, as investors watch for updates on ad demand and its augmented reality push.
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GOOG stock price drops as Alphabet earnings loom and DOJ appeal adds fresh antitrust risk

GOOG stock price drops as Alphabet earnings loom and DOJ appeal adds fresh antitrust risk

Alphabet’s Class C shares fell 1.8% to $334.62 by midmorning Wednesday, hitting a new intraday low ahead of its earnings report. The drop followed a global selloff in software and data-analytics stocks after Anthropic’s Claude Cowork launch. Alphabet’s earnings call is set for 4:30 p.m. EST, with analysts watching for updates on AI and data center spending. Regulators said they will appeal remedies in the ongoing Google search monopoly case.
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SanDisk stock drops 11% after $750–$1,000 targets pile up on AI memory demand

SanDisk stock drops 11% after $750–$1,000 targets pile up on AI memory demand

SanDisk shares fell 11.2% to $617.88 Wednesday morning, reversing part of a recent rally fueled by bullish analyst upgrades and strong earnings. The drop followed a surge of over 16% Monday after SanDisk reported Q2 revenue of $3.03 billion and projected Q3 revenue up to $4.8 billion. Trading volume hit 30.7 million shares Tuesday, 63% above average. SanDisk recently extended its supply deal with Kioxia through 2034.
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AMD stock slides after soft forecast revives Nvidia doubts despite record Q4 earnings

AMD stock slides after soft forecast revives Nvidia doubts despite record Q4 earnings

AMD forecast first-quarter revenue around $9.8 billion, down from $10.27 billion the previous quarter, citing lower MI308 AI chip sales to China. Shares fell nearly 7% in premarket trading after the outlook missed investor expectations. The company reported a 34% jump in fourth-quarter revenue, but analysts noted data-center sales would have missed forecasts without China-related MI308 sales.
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Shopify stock drops again as ChatGPT checkout fees fuel fresh Wall Street split

Shopify stock drops again as ChatGPT checkout fees fuel fresh Wall Street split

Shopify shares fell 4.7% to $113.65 early Wednesday, extending Tuesday’s 8% drop. Investors weighed mixed analyst views on the company’s AI-driven “agentic commerce” strategy and a 4% merchant fee for ChatGPT checkout. Jefferies and Wolfe Research flagged profitability and valuation concerns. Wall Street’s consensus rating remains “Moderate Buy.”
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AMD stock price slides 14% after outlook flags a slower quarter — and AI nerves bite

AMD stock price slides 14% after outlook flags a slower quarter — and AI nerves bite

AMD shares fell 14.2% to $207.81 in New York after the company warned of a 5% sequential drop in first-quarter revenue, citing about $100 million in China chip sales. The stock marked its steepest single-day loss in months. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 34% to $10.27 billion, with data center sales hitting a record $5.4 billion. Investors await Nvidia’s Feb. 25 earnings for further signals on AI hardware demand.
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AMD stock drops on cautious Q1 outlook after record results; Costco rotisserie chicken faces lawsuit

AMD stock drops on cautious Q1 outlook after record results; Costco rotisserie chicken faces lawsuit

AMD shares fell nearly 7% premarket after forecasting first-quarter revenue of about $9.8 billion, below its record fourth quarter. The outlook includes $390 million in China-bound AI chip sales under a U.S. license. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 34% to $10.27 billion, with net income at $1.51 billion. CEO Lisa Su expects stronger AI server demand in the second half.
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Broadcom stock slides as AI jitters hit chipmakers; AVGO eyes March 4 earnings

Broadcom stock slides as AI jitters hit chipmakers; AVGO eyes March 4 earnings

Broadcom shares fell 2.3% to $312.87 Wednesday, tracking declines in chip stocks after AMD’s weak sales forecast reignited doubts about AI hardware demand. The drop followed a 3.3% slide Tuesday, despite Broadcom unveiling new enterprise Wi-Fi 8 products. Software and IT services stocks also slid globally after Anthropic’s AI agent launch. Broadcom will report fiscal Q1 results on March 4.
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Dow Jones today: Dow edges higher as Lilly, Super Micro cushion Wall Street after AI software rout

Dow Jones today: Dow edges higher as Lilly, Super Micro cushion Wall Street after AI software rout

The Dow rose 0.4% at Wednesday’s open, led by gains in Eli Lilly and Super Micro Computer after strong earnings. The Nasdaq slipped 0.27% as investors remained wary of software stocks amid AI disruption fears. ADP reported U.S. private payrolls rose by just 22,000 in January, missing forecasts. President Trump signed a bill ending the partial government shutdown, but funding for Homeland Security runs out February 13.
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  • U.S. Stock Futures Steady as US-Iran Negotiations Signal Potential Peace Deal
    June 22, 2026, 9:09 AM EDT. U.S. stock futures held steady Monday as investors weighed encouraging signs from US-Iran negotiations. Washington and Tehran agreed to pursue a final peace deal within 60 days, with technical talks continuing this week despite initial challenges. Markets reacted cautiously, balancing optimism over conflict resolution with ongoing uncertainties.

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Brands push influencer ads toward $44 billion in creator spend

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