Stock Market News 3 February 2026

Fortescue share price lifts after RBA hike as iron ore sits near $103 — what’s next for FMG

Fortescue shares closed up 0.47% at A$21.28 Tuesday as iron ore steadied near $102.66 a tonne after a recent drop. The Australian dollar climbed 0.7% to $0.6992 after the RBA raised rates to 3.85%. Investors await Fortescue’s half-year results on Feb. 25.

3 February 2026

ASX:BHP·ASX:FMG·ASX:MIN·Stock Market

Macquarie share price jumps after RBA rate hike; what investors watch next on ASX

Macquarie shares rose 2.4% to A$216.80, outperforming the ASX 200 after the Reserve Bank of Australia lifted the cash rate 25 basis points to 3.85%. Disclosures showed Macquarie increased its stake in Sky Metals to 5.28% and reduced its holding in Bannerman Energy to 9.67%.

3 February 2026

ASX News·ASX:BAN·ASX:MQG·ASX:SKY·Interest Rates·Stock Market

Telstra stock price slips after RBA rate hike, with Feb 19 results now in focus

Telstra shares fell 0.4% to A$4.89 Tuesday, underperforming the S&P/ASX 200, which rose 0.89% after the Reserve Bank of Australia raised the cash rate to 3.85%. Trading volume in Telstra was about 19.9 million shares, above average. Investors are awaiting Telstra’s half-year results and interim dividend decision on Feb. 19.

3 February 2026

ASX:TLS·Earnings Reports·Interest Rates·Stock Market

CSL shares bounce after Monday dip as investors eye Feb 11 results — what matters now

CSL Limited shares rose 0.58% to A$178.11 on Tuesday, recovering after a sharp fall the previous day. The company will announce half-year results and an interim dividend on Feb. 11. Investors remain focused on vaccine demand, plasma costs, and management’s outlook following a recent cut to CSL’s growth forecast.

3 February 2026

ASX:CSL·Earnings Reports·Stock Market

BHP share price rises after RBA hike; here’s what investors watch before Feb. 17 results

BHP shares closed up 1.4% at A$50.13 after the Reserve Bank of Australia raised rates for the first time in two years, lifting its cash rate to 3.85%. The Australian dollar jumped above 70 U.S. cents. BHP will report half-year results on Feb. 17. Rio Tinto and Fortescue also posted gains.

3 February 2026

ASX:BHP·ASX:FMG·ASX:RIO·Stock Market

ANZ share price closes flat after RBA rate hike to 3.85% — what investors watch next

ANZ shares closed up 0.08% at A$36.78 after the Reserve Bank of Australia raised the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%. The stock moved between A$36.61 and A$37.40 during the session. Investors are watching for ANZ’s Q1 trading update on Feb. 12 and RBA minutes on Feb. 17.

3 February 2026

ASX:ANZ·Interest Rates·Stock Market

PLS Group share price nudges up after-hours as Feb 19 interim results near for ASX lithium stock

PLS Group Limited shares closed up 0.46% at A$4.41 in Sydney on Tuesday. The company will release its FY26 interim results and hold an investor webcast on Feb. 19. Traders are watching lithium prices and cost trends ahead of the report.

3 February 2026

ASX News·ASX:PLS·Earnings Reports·Stock Market

Westpac share price climbs as RBA hikes rates — what to watch before the Feb 13 update

The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its cash rate target by 25 basis points to 3.85% on Tuesday, citing rising inflation and strong demand. Westpac shares closed up 1.03% at A$39.32, outperforming other major banks. Investors now await Westpac’s first-quarter update on February 13 as attention shifts to mortgage repricing and potential credit stress.

3 February 2026

ASX:WBC·Stock Market

Xero share price jumps on AI push and fresh US payments numbers — here’s what investors watch next

Xero shares rose 2.6% to A$96.10 after an investor briefing outlined AI and U.S. payments plans. The company expects Melio to reach adjusted-EBITDA breakeven by H2 FY28. BillPay payments revenue jumped 74% to NZ$158 million in FY25, while U.S. gross margin slipped to 38%. Xero will update its guidance framework with full-year results on May 14.

3 February 2026

Artificial Intelligence·ASX:XRO·Stock Market·Technology

Northern Star share price rebounds after gold shock; NST’s Feb. 12 results loom

Northern Star Resources shares rose 1.3% to A$26.94 Tuesday, rebounding after an 8% drop the day before. The company will release its FY26 half-year results and hold an investor call on Feb. 12. Gold prices climbed nearly 3% overnight after recent volatility tied to Fed uncertainty and higher futures margins.

3 February 2026

ASX:NST·Stock Market

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 03.02.2026

Insider selling by U.S. executives hit a five-year high as the S&P 500 topped 7,000, raising correction fears amid warnings from the IMF and Northern Trust. Infosys shares fell over 6%, dragging Sensex and Nifty lower after weakness in U.S. tech stocks. Nintendo shares dropped 10% on chip shortage concerns despite strong Switch sales. Gulf markets rose ahead of earnings, supported by non-oil growth and higher oil output.

3 February 2026

Stock Market

PayPal stock (PYPL) slips near lows ahead of earnings — what traders watch Tuesday

PayPal shares fell 0.7% to $52.33 Monday ahead of its quarterly earnings report, due before Tuesday’s market open. Analysts expect earnings of $1.29 per share on $8.79 billion revenue, with focus on branded checkout growth and margin forecasts for 2026. Investors are watching for signs of slowing market share and management’s plans for product investment. The company’s earnings webcast is set for 8:00 a.m. ET Tuesday.

3 February 2026

Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:PYPL·Stock Market

Bloom Energy stock jumps 3% into the close as earnings near — what to watch next

Bloom Energy shares closed up 3.2% at $156.13 Monday, bucking declines among fuel-cell peers after volatile trading and heavy volume. Investors await Bloom’s fourth-quarter earnings and conference call set for Feb. 5, following a recent $2.65 billion deal with American Electric Power.

3 February 2026

Earnings Reports·Energy Sector·NYSE:BE·Stock Market

IBM stock price jumps 2.6% as CEO share filing and new bond paperwork hit the tape

IBM shares rose $8.01, or 2.6%, to close at $314.73 Monday after the company projected over 5% revenue growth for 2026 and announced a $1.68 quarterly dividend. CEO Arvind Krishna received 83,028 shares via performance units and sold 41,133 for tax withholding, according to an SEC filing. IBM also disclosed new debt offerings totaling €3.5 billion and $3.25 billion. The Dow gained 1.05% as U.S. stocks closed higher.

3 February 2026

NYSE:IBM·Stock Market

Uber stock: France payroll-tax dispute hits as UBER heads into earnings

Uber shares rose about 1% to $80.84 Monday, holding steady after hours despite news that France’s Urssaf seeks €1.2 billion in social security contributions and €512 million in penalties over driver classification. Uber cited French Supreme Court rulings supporting its stance. The company reports quarterly earnings Feb. 4.

3 February 2026

Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:UBER·Stock Market

Amphenol stock price steadies near $145 after earnings whipsaw as traders eye Tuesday’s U.S. shutdown vote

Amphenol shares closed up 0.6% at $144.93 Monday, trading about 13% below their Jan. 27 close after a sharp post-earnings drop. The company reported Q4 sales up 49% to $6.4 billion and forecast Q1 sales as high as $7 billion, but disclosed a $100 million tax accrual tied to China subsidiaries. The January U.S. jobs report was delayed due to the federal shutdown.

3 February 2026

Earnings Reports·NYSE:APH·Stock Market·US Economy

Coca-Cola stock closes higher as cherry-flavor rollout and earnings clock put KO in play

Coca-Cola shares closed up 0.7% at $75.33 Monday after the company announced new cherry-flavored drinks and the nationwide return of Diet Coke Cherry. Henrique Braun will become CEO on March 31, replacing James Quincey. Earnings are due Feb. 10, with a conference call to follow. The S&P 500 rose 0.54% and the Dow gained 1.05%.

3 February 2026

NYSE:KO·Product Launches·Stock Market

Teradyne stock jumps after hours on AI outlook; TER traders turn to Tuesday call

Teradyne shares jumped over 20% after hours Monday as the company forecast Q1 revenue of $1.15–$1.25 billion and adjusted earnings of $1.89–$2.25 per share, both above analyst estimates. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 44% to $1.08 billion, beating expectations. Trading volume more than doubled its 50-day average. Cantor Fitzgerald raised its price target to $270.

3 February 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:TER·Stock Market

Newmont stock whipsaws on gold crash — what traders watch before Tuesday’s open

Newmont closed up 0.45% at $112.85 after gold plunged 5% and silver over 7% amid higher CME margin requirements and a hawkish Fed nominee. The stock swung between $110.48 and $116.25 as metals sold off sharply. Traders await Tuesday’s metals sentiment and Newmont’s results on Feb. 19.

3 February 2026

Gold Prices·NYSE:NEM·Stock Market

P&G stock ends higher near $153 as shutdown headlines build — what to watch next

Procter & Gamble shares closed at $153.20 on Monday, up 0.94% after trading between $151.25 and $153.73. The S&P 500 gained 0.54% and the Dow rose 1.05%, while U.S. factory data showed growth in January. The January jobs report is delayed due to the partial government shutdown. The House will vote Tuesday on funding legislation.

3 February 2026

NYSE:PG·Stock Market

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BAE Systems share price: Buyback update and Launchpad incubator set up Feb 18 results

8 February 2026

London, Feb 8, 2026, 08:54 GMT — Market closed. BAE Systems plc (BAES.L) shares last closed up 1.2% at 1,879 pence on Friday, with about 5.6 million shares traded. The London Stock Exchange is shut on Sunday and the stock will reopen on Monday. (Investing.com) That next session lands with BAE’s full-year results due on Feb. 18, a date investors treat as the next real price setter. Traders are watching for guidance on 2026 sales and cash flow, and how much cash the group plans to send back to shareholders. (investors.baesystems.com) BAE has also put a new idea on the

Barclays share price jumps into earnings week: what to watch before Tuesday’s results

8 February 2026

Barclays shares closed up 2.71% at 479.1 pence on Friday, ahead of full-year results and a targets update due Tuesday. Barclays and NatWest have both submitted offers for Evelyn Partners, with a deal announcement possible this week, according to Reuters. Mary Francis will retire from the Barclays board in May. Investors are watching for signals on costs, credit quality, and capital returns.

Rolls-Royce share price ends week higher on buyback update as RR.L eyes turn to results

8 February 2026

Rolls-Royce Holdings shares closed at 1,229p on Friday, up 1.78%, as the FTSE 100 gained 0.59%. The company reported buying 742,570 shares on Feb. 5 as part of its £200 million buyback, bringing total repurchases to 12.66 million shares. Rolls-Royce will attend the World Defense Show in Riyadh, noting over 80% of its Saudi workforce are nationals.

Vodafone share price: Buyback kicks off, but Germany recovery is the next test for VOD.L

8 February 2026

Vodafone (VOD.L) bought 27.1 million shares this week as its new buyback began, with the stock closing Friday up 1.47% at 110.6p after a sharp drop the day before. Investors remain focused on Germany’s service-revenue growth and the pace of buybacks ahead of Monday’s open. The company maintained full-year guidance after reporting 5.4% group service revenue growth in Q3, with Germany up 0.7%.