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Stock Market News 4 February 2026

AppLovin stock sinks on AI ad-tech fears ahead of Feb. 11 earnings — what’s driving the slide

AppLovin stock sinks on AI ad-tech fears ahead of Feb. 11 earnings — what’s driving the slide

AppLovin shares fell about 12% Wednesday as software stocks slumped and investors grew wary of new AI-driven ad tech rivals. Unity Software dropped 10%. AppLovin will report fourth-quarter and full-year results after U.S. markets close on Feb. 11. CloudX, a startup using AI agents for mobile ad automation, launched its product the same day.
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Nvidia Stock Slides in Early Trade as OpenAI Chip Doubts and AI Selloff Bite

Nvidia Stock Slides in Early Trade as OpenAI Chip Doubts and AI Selloff Bite

Nvidia shares fell 2.8% to $180.34 early Wednesday, extending losses after OpenAI was reported to be dissatisfied with some Nvidia chips and exploring alternatives. The drop followed a broader tech selloff sparked by Anthropic’s new AI tools and AMD’s weaker outlook. Nvidia is reportedly nearing a $20 billion investment in OpenAI’s funding round. CEO Jensen Huang called fears of AI replacing software “illogical.”
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Micron stock price slips 4% in early trade as chip rally cools — what’s next for MU

Micron stock price slips 4% in early trade as chip rally cools — what’s next for MU

Micron shares fell 4.2% to $419.44 in early Nasdaq trading Wednesday, tracking a broader tech selloff after AMD issued a cautious outlook. TrendForce forecasts DRAM contract prices will jump up to 95% in Q1, citing AI-driven demand. Analysts report Micron can meet only about two-thirds of customer orders amid a memory chip shortage. Investors await Micron’s Feb. 11 conference for updates on supply and pricing.
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SanDisk stock price jumps again as “memory shortage” bets keep SNDK in play

SanDisk stock price jumps again as “memory shortage” bets keep SNDK in play

Sandisk shares rose 4.5% to $695.51 in early trading Wednesday, with volume near 808,000. The company extended its flash supply deal with Kioxia through 2034 and raised its revenue forecast, prompting several brokerages to lift price targets. Sandisk posted Q2 revenue of $3.025 billion and expects Q3 revenue up to $4.8 billion. Next earnings are scheduled for May 7, 2026.
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Pfizer (PFE) stock price slips before the bell after obesity-drug update, 2026 outlook

Pfizer (PFE) stock price slips before the bell after obesity-drug update, 2026 outlook

Pfizer shares fell 3.4% to $25.77 in Wednesday’s premarket after Novo Nordisk warned of lower 2026 sales and price pressure in obesity drugs. Pfizer’s GLP-1 trial met its main goal, showing up to 12.3% mean weight loss at 28 weeks, but safety questions remain. The company reaffirmed 2026 guidance and reported $17.6 billion in Q4 revenue. Investors await more VESPER-3 data at the June 6 ADA meeting.
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Cadence Bank stock (CADE) is suspended after Huntington merger — what happens to shares now

Cadence Bank stock (CADE) is suspended after Huntington merger — what happens to shares now

Cadence Bank shares were halted on the NYSE after its acquisition by Huntington Bancshares, with the last close at $42.11 on Jan. 30. Cadence shareholders will receive 2.475 Huntington shares per Cadence share, plus cash for fractional shares. Huntington now controls $279 billion in assets and will keep Cadence’s 390 branches open. Investors await integration updates at a Feb. 10 conference.
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Salesforce stock slips again before the open as AI “agent” fears keep pressure on CRM

Salesforce stock slips again before the open as AI “agent” fears keep pressure on CRM

Salesforce shares fell 1.3% to $193.88 in premarket trading Wednesday after a 6.9% drop the previous day, hitting a one-year low. The sell-off follows Anthropic’s launch of AI plug-ins, raising fears that AI agents could threaten software subscription models. IBM also slid 7.8%, leading declines on the Dow. Analyst Billy Fitzsimmons cut his Salesforce price target to $280, citing risks from AI-driven changes in software demand.
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SoFi stock slips before the bell as JPMorgan upgrade meets insider hedging filing

SoFi stock slips before the bell as JPMorgan upgrade meets insider hedging filing

SoFi Technologies shares fell 1.4% to $21.76 in premarket trading Wednesday after closing at $22.08. JPMorgan raised its rating on SoFi to overweight with a $31 price target following the stock’s post-earnings drop. An SEC filing showed Chief Risk Officer Arun Pinto entered a stock-linked forward contract involving 71,500 shares. SoFi reported record fourth-quarter revenue and ended 2025 with 13.7 million members.
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Denison Mines stock jumps nearly 8% premarket as uranium names lift again

Denison Mines stock jumps nearly 8% premarket as uranium names lift again

Denison Mines shares jumped nearly 8% to $4.10 in U.S. premarket trading Wednesday, leading gains among uranium stocks after Uzbekistan announced a major production increase and new mines. Uranium prices recently topped $100 per pound, fueling sector interest. Investors are watching for permitting updates on Denison’s Phoenix project. Cameco, Uranium Energy, and Energy Fuels also rose before the open.
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Nvidia stock steadies before the open as OpenAI chip doubts keep NVDA traders jumpy

Nvidia stock steadies before the open as OpenAI chip doubts keep NVDA traders jumpy

Nvidia shares rose 0.4% to $181.05 in U.S. premarket trading Wednesday, rebounding after a 2.8% drop. The move follows a broader tech selloff and comes as Nvidia nears a $20 billion investment in OpenAI’s funding round, according to a source. CEO Jensen Huang downplayed fears that AI will replace software tools. AMD fell nearly 7% after a weak sales forecast, while Intel confirmed a push into data center GPUs.
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Intuit stock tumbles 11% then slips again premarket as AI jitters rattle software names

Intuit stock tumbles 11% then slips again premarket as AI jitters rattle software names

Intuit shares fell 0.7% to $431.03 in premarket trading Wednesday after a 10.9% plunge Tuesday, as software stocks continued to slide amid concerns over AI-driven disruption. The sector’s index has dropped over 12% in five days. Investors are watching Intuit’s Feb. 26 earnings call for guidance ahead of tax season. Oppenheimer cut its price target for Intuit to $696 from $868 but kept an Outperform rating.
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Accenture stock price: ACN steadies premarket after Tuesday’s rout as AI disruption fears linger

Accenture stock price: ACN steadies premarket after Tuesday’s rout as AI disruption fears linger

Accenture shares fell 0.2% to $240.68 premarket Wednesday after plunging 9.59% Tuesday, as investors reassess software and IT services stocks on fears AI agents could disrupt business models. The S&P software and services index has dropped over 12% in five sessions. CEO Julie Sweet filed to sell 5,500 shares. Cognizant forecast full-year revenue above estimates, citing strong AI demand.
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Shell share price in focus after Kazakhstan investment pause and PwC audit switch

Shell share price in focus after Kazakhstan investment pause and PwC audit switch

8 February 2026
Shell will pause new investments in Kazakhstan amid ongoing legal disputes over $16.5 billion in contested costs at major oilfields, CEO Wael Sawan said. Shell shares closed at 2,774.5 pence on Friday. The company repurchased 1.64 million shares on Feb. 6 as part of its ongoing buyback. Shell named PwC as auditor from 2027, replacing EY, which is under investigation by UK regulators.
RELX share price slides again on AI worries; what to watch ahead of Feb 12 results

RELX share price slides again on AI worries; what to watch ahead of Feb 12 results

8 February 2026
RELX shares fell 4.6% to 2,145p on Friday, near a 52-week low, despite the FTSE 100 closing higher. The company disclosed a new buyback of 465,361 shares on Feb. 6 and has repurchased over 8.8 million shares since Jan. 2. Investors await RELX’s full-year 2025 results on Feb. 12 amid concerns over AI’s impact on its core business.
Glencore shares steady after Rio walks away — what to watch before Monday’s trade

Glencore shares steady after Rio walks away — what to watch before Monday’s trade

8 February 2026
Glencore shares closed up 0.6% at 478.10 pence Friday after Rio Tinto ended merger talks, issuing a “no intention to bid” statement. Glencore’s board rejected the proposed deal terms, citing concerns over valuation and governance. Attention now turns to possible asset sales, including its $5 billion Kazzinc stake, ahead of Glencore’s annual results on Feb. 18.
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