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Technology Stocks News 6 February 2026 - 7 February 2026

Confluent stock hugs IBM’s $31 bid — here’s what investors watch next week

Confluent stock hugs IBM’s $31 bid — here’s what investors watch next week

Confluent shares closed at $30.57 Friday, 43 cents below IBM’s $31-per-share cash offer, ahead of key events next week. The company will report earnings Feb. 11 without a call or outlook, and shareholders vote on the merger Feb. 12. Confluent disclosed 17 demand letters and two lawsuits over proxy disclosures but denies wrongdoing. The IBM deal values Confluent at $11 billion.
7 February 2026
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MPWR stock jumps to a new high: what to know after Monolithic Power Systems’ upbeat outlook

MPWR stock jumps to a new high: what to know after Monolithic Power Systems’ upbeat outlook

Monolithic Power Systems shares jumped 6.4% to $1,229.82, hitting a 52-week high after reporting Q4 revenue of $751.2 million and raising its dividend to $2.00 per share. The company forecast March-quarter revenue of $770–$790 million and announced CFO Bernie Blegen will retire, with Rob Dean as interim CFO. Needham raised its price target to $1,300.
7 February 2026
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Applied Digital stock jumps 25% to cap wild week — what APLD traders watch next

Applied Digital stock jumps 25% to cap wild week — what APLD traders watch next

Applied Digital shares surged 25.5% Friday to $34.95 on heavy volume, rebounding after a sharp drop and volatile session. The stock, among the market’s most heavily shorted, moved with broader gains in tech and chipmakers as U.S. equities rallied. No new company news was released. Bitcoin also recovered, trading above $70,000.
7 February 2026
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CrowdStrike stock jumps nearly 5% after Aramco pact — what investors watch next

CrowdStrike stock jumps nearly 5% after Aramco pact — what investors watch next

CrowdStrike shares jumped 4.8% to $395.50 after the company announced a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Saudi Aramco. The move ended a seven-session losing streak for the stock, which remains about 30% below its 52-week high. Investors await more details on the Aramco talks and CrowdStrike’s March 3 earnings report. Trading volume topped 4.9 million shares, well above average.
7 February 2026
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Dow Jones breaks 50,000 for first time as Nvidia rebounds; Wall Street turns to delayed jobs report

Dow Jones breaks 50,000 for first time as Nvidia rebounds; Wall Street turns to delayed jobs report

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 50,000 for the first time Friday, ending at 50,115.67, up 2.47%. Nvidia surged 7.8% as chip stocks rallied on AI spending hopes, while Amazon dropped 5.6% after projecting $200 billion in 2026 capital expenditures. Traders await delayed U.S. jobs and inflation reports next week.
6 February 2026
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Sandisk stock price jumps 5% as SNDK steadies after a wild week — what traders watch next

Sandisk stock price jumps 5% as SNDK steadies after a wild week — what traders watch next

Sandisk shares closed up 5.3% at $606.91 Friday, rebounding after volatile trading and heavy options activity flagged by TipRanks. The company reported Q2 revenue up 61% year-on-year and raised its fiscal Q3 forecast above estimates. Form 144 filings signaled possible insider share sales. Sandisk, spun off from Western Digital in 2025, next reports earnings April 29.
6 February 2026
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Reddit (RDDT) stock price slides as Wall Street fades $1 billion buyback and AI ad push

Reddit (RDDT) stock price slides as Wall Street fades $1 billion buyback and AI ad push

Reddit shares fell 8.3% to $138.44 Friday afternoon, reversing an earlier 13% gain despite forecasting Q1 revenue above estimates and authorizing up to $1 billion in buybacks. The stock swung between $170.74 and $138.37 after Reddit reported Q4 revenue up 70% to $726 million and daily active users up 19% to 121.4 million.
6 February 2026
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Impinj stock dives 24% after outlook whiffs; Evercore slashes rating on PI

Impinj stock dives 24% after outlook whiffs; Evercore slashes rating on PI

Impinj shares fell 24.3% to $116.46 Friday after the company forecast a sharp first-quarter slowdown, citing inventory burn-down in logistics and weaker systems demand. Evercore ISI downgraded the stock and cut its price target to $112. Fourth-quarter revenue came in at $92.8 million, with first-quarter guidance of $71–$74 million. The stock hit an intraday low of $105.
6 February 2026
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VeriSign stock dives nearly 10% after outlook, costs take the shine off results

VeriSign stock dives nearly 10% after outlook, costs take the shine off results

VeriSign shares dropped nearly 10% Friday after its quarterly report, underperforming a rising market. The company raised its dividend and maintained heavy buybacks, but 2026 guidance and .com pricing limits drew scrutiny. Fourth-quarter revenue reached $425 million with net income of $206 million. Post-hearing briefs in the .web arbitration are expected in the first half of 2026.
6 February 2026
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SMCI stock price rebounds nearly 10% as Super Micro swings again after Thursday selloff

SMCI stock price rebounds nearly 10% as Super Micro swings again after Thursday selloff

Super Micro shares rose about 9% to $33.76 in Friday afternoon trading, rebounding after a sharp drop Thursday. The move followed a raised 2026 revenue outlook and strong demand for AI servers, though margin pressure remains. Chip stocks broadly rallied, with the PHLX semiconductor index up 5.5%. Trading volume in Super Micro topped 34 million shares by mid-afternoon.
6 February 2026
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ALGN stock jumps again as Align Technology rides Invisalign earnings beat and fresh analyst targets

ALGN stock jumps again as Align Technology rides Invisalign earnings beat and fresh analyst targets

Align Technology shares rose about 4% to $182.70 by midday Friday, following a strong earnings report and record clear-aligner shipments. The company posted Q4 revenue of $1.05 billion and non-GAAP earnings of $3.29 per share, with 676,900 cases shipped. Align forecast Q1 revenue between $1.01 billion and $1.03 billion. The stock jumped 11% in the previous session.
6 February 2026
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Seagate stock price jumps 5% as Citi lifts target; STX steadies after a choppy week

Seagate stock price jumps 5% as Citi lifts target; STX steadies after a choppy week

Seagate shares jumped nearly 5% to $425.61 midday Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480, maintaining a buy rating. The stock swung between $400.52 and $428.90 during the session, rebounding from a 3% drop Thursday. Other storage stocks, including Western Digital and Pure Storage, also rose. Trading volume in Seagate exceeded its 50-day average.
6 February 2026
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Wesfarmers share price: what to watch on ASX next week as results loom

Wesfarmers share price: what to watch on ASX next week as results loom

7 February 2026
Wesfarmers shares closed down 1.33% at A$85.04 on Friday, following a sharp drop in the S&P/ASX 200, which fell 2% for its steepest one-day loss in 10 months. Investors are watching for Australia’s household spending data next week and Wesfarmers’ half-year results due Feb. 19.
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