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Trading Strategies News 2 February 2026 - 3 February 2026

Micron stock jumps after DRAM price forecast spikes to 95% — what traders watch next

Micron stock jumps after DRAM price forecast spikes to 95% — what traders watch next

Micron shares rose 5.5% to $437.80 in after-hours trading Monday after TrendForce projected DRAM contract prices would jump 90%–95% in Q1. SanDisk surged 15.4% and AMD gained 4% as chip stocks rallied. Investors are watching for further signs of supply tightness and pricing power through mid-February. The S&P 500 closed up 0.5% at 6,976.44.
3 February 2026
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Natural gas prices plunge 26% as warmer forecasts hit; UNG tumbles and traders eye U.S. storage data

Natural gas prices plunge 26% as warmer forecasts hit; UNG tumbles and traders eye U.S. storage data

U.S. natural gas prices plunged 25.7% Monday, the steepest drop since 1995, after warmer mid-February forecasts and a rapid supply rebound. The March Henry Hub contract settled at $3.237/mmBtu. Shares of EQT Corp and Antero Resources fell 5.2% and 7.6% in after-hours trading. Traders await Thursday’s storage report and updated weather models.
2 February 2026
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Eaton stock pops late Monday ahead of ETN earnings: what traders are watching next

Eaton stock pops late Monday ahead of ETN earnings: what traders are watching next

Eaton shares rose 2.4% to $359.68 in late U.S. trading Monday as investors awaited Tuesday’s quarterly earnings and 2026 outlook. The company plans to spin off its Mobility Group, focusing instead on electrification and aerospace. Analysts flagged Mobility’s lower margins as a factor. The earnings release and conference call are scheduled for Tuesday morning.
2 February 2026
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XRP price today: Ripple token steadies near $1.63 after weekend shock — what traders watch next

XRP price today: Ripple token steadies near $1.63 after weekend shock — what traders watch next

XRP rose 1.4% to about $1.63, with $5.7 billion in trading volume and a market value just under $100 billion, after dipping to $1.53 in the past day. Crypto markets saw $2 billion in liquidations as traders reacted to Kevin Warsh’s Fed nomination and a broader dash for cash triggered by a selloff in precious metals. The U.S. jobs report was delayed due to a partial government shutdown. Congress is set to vote on funding Tuesday.
2 February 2026
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Soleno Therapeutics stock jumps nearly 9% today — what SLNO traders are watching next

Soleno Therapeutics stock jumps nearly 9% today — what SLNO traders are watching next

Soleno Therapeutics shares jumped 8.9% to $42.00 Monday, outpacing a broad biotech rally. The move follows attention on VYKAT XR’s U.S. launch, with preliminary 2025 revenue reported at up to $191 million and 1,250 patient starts. Investors are awaiting full financial results in late February and monitoring upcoming investor conference appearances. No new company news was released Monday.
2 February 2026
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Lumentum stock jumps 12% ahead of earnings — what traders are watching next

Lumentum stock jumps 12% ahead of earnings — what traders are watching next

Lumentum shares surged 12.2% to $439.52 in late morning trading Monday, ahead of its fiscal Q2 earnings report due after Tuesday’s close. About 2.6 million shares traded as investors focused on demand from AI data centers and margin outlook. Peers Coherent and Ciena also rose over 6%. Lumentum previously forecast Q2 revenue of $630–$670 million and adjusted EPS of $1.30–$1.50.
2 February 2026
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Silver price whipsaws after CME margin hike; SLV slides as traders brace for Friday jobs data

Silver price whipsaws after CME margin hike; SLV slides as traders brace for Friday jobs data

Spot silver fell 3.3% to $81.75 an ounce by late Monday in London, down about 32% from last week’s record high. CME Group will raise margin requirements on silver futures after the close. The iShares Silver Trust ETF dropped 6% to $70.72. JPMorgan warned silver lacks central bank buyers and could see more volatility if forced selling continues.
2 February 2026
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Micron (MU) stock price drops at the open as chip trade sours — what traders watch next

Micron (MU) stock price drops at the open as chip trade sours — what traders watch next

Micron Technology shares fell 4.8% to $414.88 in early Monday trading, underperforming chip sector peers after TrendForce raised its Q1 DRAM contract price forecast to a 90%-95% jump. The iShares Semiconductor ETF dropped 4.1%. Investors are watching memory pricing trends ahead of Micron’s Feb. 11 investor conference.
2 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

Corning stock price hits record close — what’s driving GLW and the next big test

7 February 2026
Corning shares jumped 8.3% to a record $122.16 Friday, gaining 11% over two sessions amid strong demand for AI infrastructure stocks. The move follows a $6 billion optical fiber deal with Meta and upgraded company forecasts. Shares traded as high as $122.56 and rose 0.6% after hours. COO Avery Nelson sold 1,894 shares for tax withholding, retaining 66,050.
PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

PepsiCo stock: €2.5 billion bond deal lands as investors size up the price-cut gamble

7 February 2026
PepsiCo priced €2.5 billion in euro notes across four maturities, with settlement set for Feb. 11, according to an SEC filing. The company plans to use proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repaying commercial paper. Shares closed at $170.49 Friday, up 1.8%. PepsiCo is also cutting U.S. snack prices by up to 15% after consumer pushback.
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