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Stock Market News 5 February 2026

Tesla stock drops nearly 4% as Volkswagen takes Europe EV crown and tech selloff bites

Tesla stock drops nearly 4% as Volkswagen takes Europe EV crown and tech selloff bites

Tesla shares fell 3.8% to $406.01 in early New York trading Thursday after Volkswagen overtook Tesla in Europe’s battery-electric vehicle sales for 2025, according to JATO Dynamics. Tesla’s European registrations dropped 27% year-on-year, while UK January sales plunged 57%. Investors also weighed mixed signals from China and renewed U.S. regulatory scrutiny of self-driving technology.
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Micron stock sinks nearly 10% as AI jitters hit chipmakers again

Micron stock sinks nearly 10% as AI jitters hit chipmakers again

Micron Technology shares fell 9.5% to $379.40 Thursday amid a broad tech selloff and investor retreat from AI-linked stocks. Goldman Sachs said hedge funds faced their toughest day in nearly a year as crowded tech bets unwound. Qualcomm warned of missed results due to a global memory shortage, while Alphabet projected 2026 capital spending could reach $185 billion to address compute bottlenecks.
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Nvidia stock price slides again as AI payoff worries spread; what investors watch next

Nvidia stock price slides again as AI payoff worries spread; what investors watch next

Nvidia shares fell 3.3% to $174.19 early Thursday, extending losses across AI-related chip stocks as investors questioned when heavy spending will yield profits. AMD plunged 17% after a weak revenue forecast, while the Nasdaq-tracking QQQ dropped 1.8%. Alphabet said it will double capital expenditures this year, and Amazon’s earnings are due after the close.
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Microsoft stock flips higher after Stifel downgrade puts Azure, AI spend back in focus

Microsoft stock flips higher after Stifel downgrade puts Azure, AI spend back in focus

Microsoft shares rose 0.7% to $414.19 in early Thursday trading after Stifel downgraded the stock to “hold,” citing concerns over Azure growth and heavy AI investment. The move followed a premarket dip and a broader tech selloff after Alphabet signaled sharply higher 2026 capital spending. Investors are scrutinizing AI expenses and their impact on margins and cash flow.
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Symbotic stock drops in premarket after Q1 outlook — $22.3B backlog and margins in focus

Symbotic stock drops in premarket after Q1 outlook — $22.3B backlog and margins in focus

Symbotic shares fell about 5% to $53.48 in premarket trading after posting $630 million in quarterly revenue and forecasting $650 million to $670 million for the next quarter. The company reported a $13 million profit, up from a $17 million loss a year ago. Needham raised its price target to $75. Investors remain cautious amid project timing swings and concentrated client exposure.
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Boston Scientific stock tries to steady after an 18% earnings drop put EP business on edge

Boston Scientific stock tries to steady after an 18% earnings drop put EP business on edge

Boston Scientific shares rose about 1% in Thursday premarket trading after plunging 17.6% Wednesday on weak electrophysiology sales and a softer 2026 outlook. Q4 electrophysiology revenue missed analyst estimates, and U.S. Watchman sales fell short. The stock traded near $76.30 after closing at $75.50. CEO Michael Mahoney said Q4 results beat internal targets but warned of challenges in the first quarter.
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Barrick Mining stock price slides premarket after IPO plan, record cash flow and dividend boost

Barrick Mining stock price slides premarket after IPO plan, record cash flow and dividend boost

Barrick Mining shares fell 2.9% to $46.00 in premarket trading after reporting $6 billion in quarterly revenue and announcing plans for a North American gold assets IPO in late 2026. The company raised its quarterly dividend to $0.42 per share and introduced a new policy to return 50% of attributable free cash flow. Barrick will retain control after the listing. Investors are awaiting further guidance on the IPO and 2026 outlook.
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Micron stock slips again in premarket after 9.6% slide as insiders sell and memory crunch hits phones

Micron stock slips again in premarket after 9.6% slide as insiders sell and memory crunch hits phones

Micron Technology shares dropped 2.6% premarket Thursday after a 9.6% plunge Wednesday, closing at $379.40. A global memory shortage is raising component costs and pressuring chipmakers, with Qualcomm and Arm warning of sector-wide impact. Advanced Micro Devices fell 17% in Wednesday’s selloff. Micron EVP Sumit Sadana sold 25,000 shares for nearly $10.7 million on Feb. 2.
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Cummins stock in focus as it pulls back on electrolyzers and maps 2026 outlook

Cummins stock in focus as it pulls back on electrolyzers and maps 2026 outlook

Cummins will halt new commercial ventures in its electrolyzer division and took a $218 million charge for the segment in Q4. Shares rose about 0.5% in premarket trading after the company projected 2026 revenue growth of 3% to 8%, citing steady demand for data-center backup power. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 1% to $8.5 billion, while net income reached $593 million.
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Collabera’s Vadodara GCC Hub Shows Tier-2 India Is Now the Main Plan

Collabera’s Vadodara GCC Hub Shows Tier-2 India Is Now the Main Plan

Collabera opened its first Tier-2 global capability center hub in Vadodara, Gujarat, aiming to tap local talent and lower costs. The company expects the facility to create thousands of jobs, mainly for new graduates. Executives cited Vadodara’s industrial base and transport links as key factors. India hosts over 1,700 GCCs employing 1.9 million workers as of 2024.
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IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026
Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Friday to $2.08 after a sharp drop the previous day, as attention shifted to a Feb. 17 shareholder vote on expanding authorized shares. The company failed to secure enough votes earlier this week and is urging overseas holders to participate. CEO Andy Marsh cited difficulties for European investors in casting ballots. A reverse stock split remains possible if the proposal fails.
AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

7 February 2026
AT&T shares closed down 0.7% at $27.13 on Friday, underperforming the S&P 500’s 1.97% gain. The company completed a $6.5 billion global notes sale this week, with maturities from 2031 to 2056 and coupons between 4.4% and 6%. Investors await delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data, along with T-Mobile’s upcoming earnings update.
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