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Stock Market 1 February 2026

On June 23, 2026, U.S. markets saw notable volatility, especially in technology and AI-related stocks. The Nasdaq 100 futures dropped nearly 3% before the open, with traders pulling back from AI names. Chipmakers and AI stocks led declines in both the Nasdaq and S&P 500, while the Dow remained relatively stable, supported by large-cap names. Micron Technology shares fell about 11% after reaching an all-time high, as investors awaited the company’s quarterly report, seen as a key test for the AI data-center sector. Oracle shares dropped 2.7% following news that its workforce shrank by around 21,000 in fiscal 2026, raising concerns about the costs of its AI initiatives. Amazon.com slipped 0.7% as Prime Day began, amid a broader pullback in big tech. Palantir edged up 0.7% premarket after a sharp decline the previous day and announced a new role in U.S. Army data architecture. D-Wave shares rose about 3% after executive orders on quantum computing and cybersecurity were signed, while Rigetti Computing shares fell 0.6% despite White House quantum initiatives. AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile US all gained modestly, rebounding from recent losses, even as the QQQ ETF tracking the Nasdaq 100 dropped 2.5%. AMC announced a $200 million direct offering to help redeem debt. Primoris shares plunged 35% after cutting 2026 guidance and announcing the COO’s departure. In other moves, Sky Quarry dropped 12.6% after a prior surge, Keel Infrastructure pulled back from a 52-week high, and Tianci International jumped 73.2% on strong quarterly results. Nokia shares fell 2.5% in Helsinki after a Google Cloud AI partnership.
Ucore Rare Metals stock dives nearly 15% into weekend as rare-earth pricing talks loom

Ucore Rare Metals stock dives nearly 15% into weekend as rare-earth pricing talks loom

Ucore Rare Metals fell 14.6% to C$8.36 Friday on the TSX Venture Exchange after hitting an early high of C$9.50. The drop followed a volatile week and comes as U.S. officials prepare allied talks on rare-earth price stabilization next week. Investors are watching for updates on Ucore’s Jan. 31 debt and warrant deadlines. No new company statements have been posted since Jan. 15.
1 February 2026
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Nvidia stock, OpenAI and the AI trade: what to watch before Alphabet and Amazon earnings

Nvidia stock, OpenAI and the AI trade: what to watch before Alphabet and Amazon earnings

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang called reports of a rift with OpenAI “nonsense” and confirmed plans for a major investment in the company, despite earlier doubts reported by the Wall Street Journal. Nvidia shares closed down 0.7% Friday. Amazon is also in talks to invest up to $50 billion in OpenAI, which is seeking $100 billion in funding. Microsoft, Alphabet, and Amazon shares all ended lower ahead of key earnings reports next week.
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Caterpillar stock price: 3 signals to watch before Monday’s open

Caterpillar stock price: 3 signals to watch before Monday’s open

Caterpillar shares closed Friday at $657.36, down 1.1%, as traders weighed tariff costs and rising demand for data-center power systems. The company flagged $2.6 billion in tariff expenses for 2026 and a possible margin squeeze, despite 18% higher Q4 sales. Wall Street’s Friday close will guide early trading with U.S. markets shut Sunday. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all fell after Trump named Kevin Warsh as Fed chair pick.
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Verizon stock price just had its best day since 2008 — buyback, dividend, and what to watch next

Verizon stock price just had its best day since 2008 — buyback, dividend, and what to watch next

Verizon shares soared 11.8% to $44.52 Friday after the company reported strong subscriber growth, raised its 2026 outlook, and announced a $25 billion buyback and higher dividend. The gain marked Verizon’s biggest single-day jump since 2008. Broader U.S. markets slipped after Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh for Fed chair and inflation data came in higher than expected. Investors await Monday’s open and the next key rate update.
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Dow Jones today: Warsh Fed pick and hot inflation data hang over Monday’s open

Dow Jones today: Warsh Fed pick and hot inflation data hang over Monday’s open

The Dow fell 179.09 points, or 0.4%, to 48,892.47 Friday after Trump named Kevin Warsh as his pick for Fed chair and producer inflation came in hotter than expected. Thom Tillis said he would block Warsh’s confirmation until a Justice Department probe into Powell ends. The S&P 500 dropped 0.43%, Nasdaq lost 0.94%. The January U.S. jobs report is due next Friday.
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HSBC share price near a 52-week high: what to watch before London opens

HSBC share price near a 52-week high: what to watch before London opens

HSBC shares rose 1.2% to 1,285.4 pence Friday, just below their 52-week high, as UK bank stocks rallied and the FTSE 100 extended its gains. Trading volume reached about 22.6 million shares. The Bank of England’s rate decision Thursday and volatility in sterling remain in focus. Hong Kong regulators have increased scrutiny of IPO sponsors, affecting HSBC’s push for more mandates in the region.
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Coca-Cola stock price hits a fresh 52-week high — what KO investors watch before Feb. 10 earnings

Coca-Cola stock price hits a fresh 52-week high — what KO investors watch before Feb. 10 earnings

Coca-Cola shares closed at a record $74.81 Friday, up 2% and surpassing last April’s high, as trading volume spiked to 26 million. The rally came amid investor caution over the Fed chair nomination and hotter-than-expected producer-price data. PepsiCo shares rose 3.3%. Coca-Cola reports earnings Feb. 10 and will present at a major investor conference Feb. 17.
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Agricultural Bank of China Class A stock (601288): why the price slid to 6.72 yuan and what could move it next

Agricultural Bank of China Class A stock (601288): why the price slid to 6.72 yuan and what could move it next

Agricultural Bank of China’s Class A shares closed at 6.72 yuan, down 0.88% on Friday, with 411 million shares traded. The bank named Zhang Hongwu as a new non-executive director, pending regulatory approval. Official data showed China’s January manufacturing PMI fell to 49.3, signaling contraction. The Shanghai Composite dropped 0.96% the same day.
1 February 2026
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Palantir stock braces for Monday earnings after Friday drop as options price in a big swing

Palantir stock braces for Monday earnings after Friday drop as options price in a big swing

Palantir shares fell 3.4% to $146.59 on Friday ahead of its fourth-quarter earnings report set for Monday after the market closes. Options pricing signals traders expect a swing of at least 9% in the stock next week. Analysts forecast record revenue of $1.34 billion and adjusted earnings of $0.23 per share. Investors are focused on guidance for commercial growth and profitability.
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Alibaba stock slips into Monday: China PMI shock and AI chip access are the next tests

Alibaba stock slips into Monday: China PMI shock and AI chip access are the next tests

Alibaba’s U.S.-listed shares fell 2.7% to $169.56 Friday, with trading volume near 10.8 million. The drop followed weaker-than-expected Chinese manufacturing and services data, which renewed concerns about domestic demand. The Nasdaq lost 0.94% and the S&P 500 slipped 0.43%. Investors are watching for China’s upcoming economic data and Alibaba’s Feb. 19 earnings.
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Home Depot stock: what could move HD shares after Friday’s rise

Home Depot stock: what could move HD shares after Friday’s rise

Home Depot closed Friday at $374.59, up 0.75%, bucking a broader market decline after Kevin Warsh was nominated as Fed chair and inflation data surprised to the upside. The company remains 2.4% below last week’s level and plans to cut 800 corporate jobs. Wall Street eyes the U.S. jobs report on Feb. 6 and Home Depot’s earnings on Feb. 24.
1 February 2026
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ASML stock slips into the weekend — here’s what could move the chip-equipment bellwether next

ASML stock slips into the weekend — here’s what could move the chip-equipment bellwether next

ASML’s U.S.-listed shares fell 2.2% Friday to $1,423, capping a volatile week. Investors shifted focus from record orders to delivery capacity and China exposure, as the company projected 2026 sales up to 39 billion euros. Management expects China sales to drop next year due to export controls. Traders are watching macro data and ASML’s upcoming dividend, with the interim payout set for Feb. 18.
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SK hynix stock price: Korea export surge sets up Monday test for chip shares

SK hynix stock price: Korea export surge sets up Monday test for chip shares

SK hynix shares closed at 909,000 won Friday, up 5.57%, after South Korea’s January semiconductor exports jumped 102.7% to $11.7 billion. The company posted a record 19.2 trillion won quarterly operating profit and plans to cancel treasury shares worth 12.2 trillion won. Samsung will begin HBM4 chip production next month, while SK hynix ramps up new wafer output at its Cheongju fab.
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Stock Market Today

  • UK Shares Edge Lower Amid Political Uncertainty; Bunzl Leads FTSE 100
    June 23, 2026, 12:38 PM EDT. UK shares closed slightly lower on Tuesday, with the FTSE 100 down 0.09% as investors digested the shock resignation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Political uncertainty has dampened sentiment, overshadowing corporate earnings and economic data. Bunzl, a supply chain specialist, outperformed the index, topping FTSE 100 gainers. The market remains cautious ahead of potential shifts in government policy that could impact sectors differently. Investors are positioning for volatility as parties reassess strategies and a new leadership emerges.

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