Stock Market 4 February 2026

Synopsys stock slips again after Tuesday’s rout as AI disruption fears hit software

Shares of Synopsys Inc dropped roughly 1.2% to $414.07 in afternoon trading Wednesday, following a steep decline Tuesday amid a widespread software sector selloff. So far today, the stock has fluctuated between $405.74 and $423.23.

4 February 2026

Artificial Intelligence·NASDAQ:SNPS·Stock Market

Johnson & Johnson stock price rises as RBC hikes target; JNJ data catalysts line up next

Johnson & Johnson climbed Wednesday, defying a weaker U.S. equity market as investors favored more stable healthcare stocks. The shares gained $2.40, roughly 1.0%, hitting $235.50 in afternoon trading, having reached $235.82 earlier.

4 February 2026

Earnings Reports·NYSE:JNJ·Pharmaceuticals·Stock Market

Goldman Sachs stock slides as Epstein email report dogs the shares — what to know now

Goldman Sachs shares dropped 3.7% to $904.48 in early afternoon trading, lagging behind competitors. Morgan Stanley slipped 2.1%, whereas JPMorgan Chase edged up 0.5%.

4 February 2026

NYSE:GS·Stock Market

Accenture stock price today: ACN steadies after rout as AI disruption trade bites

Accenture shares edged up 0.2% to $241.67 on Wednesday, recovering slightly from a steep drop the day before.

4 February 2026

Artificial Intelligence·NYSE:ACN·Stock Market·Technology

AMD stock price slides nearly 17% as AI-chip outlook disappoints; Nvidia and Super Micro in focus

Advanced Micro Devices shares dropped almost 17% on Wednesday, deepening their steep slide after earnings as investors sought stronger evidence the company can capture market share in the booming AI data-center chip space. Nvidia slid around 4%, while Super Micro Computer climbed close to 9% amid a volatile day for AI-related stocks.

4 February 2026

NASDAQ:AMD·NASDAQ:NVDA·NASDAQ:SMCI·Stock Market·Technology

Dow Jones slips while Nasdaq slides as tech selloff bites again

The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged lower Wednesday afternoon, shedding an early gain as tech stocks dragged the market down. By 1:37 p.m. EST, the Dow was off 47.77 points, or 0.1%, sitting at 49,193.22. The S&P 500 dropped 0.97%, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 2.17%.

4 February 2026

NASDAQ:GOOG·NASDAQ:GOOGL·NASDAQ:SMCI·Stock Market·Technology

Nasdaq’s ‘Fast Entry’ plan could reshuffle the Nasdaq-100 faster — and QQQ holders are watching

Nasdaq has put forward a “Fast Entry” rule aimed at getting newly listed large firms into the Nasdaq-100 index more quickly.

4 February 2026

ETFs·Nasdaq·NASDAQ:NDAQ·Stock Market

PayPal stock slides again as CEO shake-up and weak 2026 outlook trigger fresh downgrades

PayPal shares dropped roughly 3% to $40.40 in midday trading Wednesday, deepening a steep selloff after the company warned of weaker profit forecasts and announced a CEO transition.

4 February 2026

NASDAQ:PYPL·Stock Market

Champion Homes stock jumps 12% on earnings, buyback refresh — what to watch next

Shares of Champion Homes jumped roughly 12.3% to $85.36 Wednesday following the company’s fiscal third-quarter report and an updated share repurchase authorization revealed in a recent regulatory filing.

4 February 2026

Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:CVCO·NASDAQ:LEGH·NYSE:DHI·NYSE:PHM·NYSE:SKY·Stock Market

Adobe stock rebounds nearly 3% as AI-driven software selloff cools

Adobe shares climbed roughly 2.9% on Wednesday, adding $7.86 to reach $279.79 in afternoon trading.

4 February 2026

Artificial Intelligence·NASDAQ:ADBE·Stock Market

Cabot (CBT) stock jumps 12% after earnings, battery deal headlines and tire worries linger

Shares of Cabot Corp jumped roughly 12% to $79.94 on Wednesday, bouncing back from a volatile start as investors absorbed the specialty chemicals company’s recent quarterly results.

4 February 2026

Earnings Reports·NYSE:CBT·Stock Market

Reynolds Consumer Products stock jumps nearly 15% after Q4 results, steady 2026 outlook

Shares of Reynolds Consumer Products Inc surged 14.6% to $25.00 on Wednesday following the company’s fourth-quarter earnings report and its 2026 outlook. Earlier in the day, the stock fluctuated between $21.24 and $25.36.

4 February 2026

Earnings Reports·NYSE:REYN·Stock Market

Nasdaq slides as AMD forecast and AI disruption fears hammer tech again

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq dropped Wednesday, pressured by renewed selling in software and chip shares. Advanced Micro Devices slumped following its earnings outlook. The Dow, however, nudged up as investors favored sectors viewed as more affordable or stable.

4 February 2026

NASDAQ:AMD·NASDAQ:AVGO·NASDAQ:CRWD·NASDAQ:GOOGL·NASDAQ:INTC·NASDAQ:NVDA·NYSE:PLTR·NYSE:SNOW·Stock Market

Coinbase stock slides nearly 8% as Nevada targets its prediction-market contracts

Shares of Coinbase Global Inc dropped 7.9% to $165.42 on Wednesday, deepening a steep slide after Nevada’s gaming regulator took legal action to block the exchange from selling certain “event contracts” to state residents.

4 February 2026

Cryptocurrency·NASDAQ:COIN·Stock Market·Technology

Enphase Energy stock jumps 36% on Q4 results, upbeat outlook and fresh analyst upgrades

Enphase Energy shares surged roughly 36% to $50.5 by early afternoon Wednesday, fueled by the solar inverter maker’s latest quarterly results and upbeat forecast that revived hopes for a rebound in residential solar demand. Trading volume topped 35 million shares, with the stock fluctuating between $44.06 and $52.80.

4 February 2026

Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:ENPH·Renewable Energy·Stock Market

Bloom Energy stock slides 18% ahead of earnings as AI-data center trade cools

Shares of Bloom Energy Corporation tumbled 18.3%, closing at $137.92 on Wednesday. The fuel-cell maker’s stock fluctuated sharply during the session, hitting a high of $172.00 and a low of $134.20.

4 February 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Data Centers·Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:BE·NASDAQ:BLDP·NASDAQ:FCEL·NASDAQ:PLUG·Stock Market

Columbia Sportswear stock price jumps: COLM rallies on earnings, but tariffs cloud 2026 outlook

Shares of Columbia Sportswear surged roughly 13% on Wednesday, pushing the stock price up to $64.98 following the company’s 2026 forecast release. During the session, the stock fluctuated between $61.20 and $67.60.

4 February 2026

Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:COLM·Stock Market

Pfizer stock price jumps as once‑monthly obesity shot data lands; June readout in focus

Pfizer Inc shares climbed roughly 3.7% to $26.73 by early Wednesday afternoon, bouncing back after a roughly 3.3% drop the previous day.

4 February 2026

NYSE:PFE·Pharmaceutical Industry·Stock Market

Silicon Labs stock jumps on Texas Instruments’ $7.5 billion buyout deal at $231 a share

Shares of Silicon Laboratories Inc surged roughly 48% to $202.46 in Wednesday afternoon trading, following news that Texas Instruments will acquire the wireless chip maker for $7.5 billion.

4 February 2026

NASDAQ:SLAB·NASDAQ:TXN·Stock Market

Caterpillar stock price slides 2% as insider sales hit tape, CAT slips from $723 high

Caterpillar Inc shares dropped 2.3% to $686.87 on Wednesday, retreating from an earlier high near $723. The Dow industrial giant fluctuated between $685.09 and $723.00 during the session.

4 February 2026

NYSE:CAT·Stock Market