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NASDAQ:NOW News 1 January 2026 - 6 February 2026

Dow rebounds toward 50,000 as tech snaps back; bitcoin and gold claw higher while Amazon capex rattles AI bets

Dow rebounds toward 50,000 as tech snaps back; bitcoin and gold claw higher while Amazon capex rattles AI bets

The Dow jumped 989.72 points, or 2.02%, to 49,898.44 by midday Friday, with chipmakers leading Wall Street’s rebound after a three-day slide. Nvidia and AMD each surged about 7%, while Amazon’s capex plans for 2026 hit $200 billion. Bitcoin rebounded after plunging to $63,295.74 on Thursday, its lowest since October 2024. U.S. consumer sentiment edged up to 57.3 in early February.
6 February 2026
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ServiceNow (NOW) stock price slides again as ‘software-mageddon’ deepens — what’s next

ServiceNow (NOW) stock price slides again as ‘software-mageddon’ deepens — what’s next

ServiceNow shares fell 7.6% to $102.63 in after-hours trading Thursday as U.S. software stocks extended losses, with the S&P 500 software and services index down 4.6%. The index has lost about $1 trillion in market value since Jan. 28 amid concerns over AI disruption and spending cuts. Traders await the delayed U.S. jobs report on Feb. 11 and CPI data on Feb. 13.
6 February 2026
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Dow Jones today: Index slides about 1% as Alphabet capex plan stirs fresh AI jitters

Dow Jones today: Index slides about 1% as Alphabet capex plan stirs fresh AI jitters

The Dow Jones fell 502.57 points, or 1.02%, to 48,998.73 Thursday as tech stocks slid after Alphabet announced plans to nearly double capital spending for AI. Qualcomm shares dropped on weak guidance, while Amazon slipped ahead of earnings. Weekly jobless claims rose to 231,000 and U.S. layoffs hit a 17-year January high. The CBOE volatility index reached its highest level in over two months.
5 February 2026
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ServiceNow stock price slides as AI disruption fears keep pressure on software shares

ServiceNow stock price slides as AI disruption fears keep pressure on software shares

ServiceNow shares fell 3.7% to $106.97 Thursday, extending losses as U.S. software stocks continued a six-session slide that erased about $830 billion in market value. The drop follows investor concerns that rapid AI advances could disrupt the software subscription model. ServiceNow last week forecast 2026 subscription revenue of up to $15.57 billion and announced a $2 billion share buyback.
5 February 2026
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ServiceNow stock price rebounds as software shares steady, buyback back in focus

ServiceNow stock price rebounds as software shares steady, buyback back in focus

ServiceNow shares climbed 3.7% to $121.33 on Monday, rebounding after last week’s sector slide and outpacing tech peers. The company recently reported Q4 subscription revenue of $3.47 billion and announced an imminent $2 billion accelerated buyback. Investors are watching for demand signals as the buyback and AI partnerships develop. Salesforce and Adobe also rose, while Microsoft slipped.
2 February 2026
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ServiceNow stock steadies near $117 after 11% slide as buyback plan meets AI-fueled software jitters

ServiceNow stock steadies near $117 after 11% slide as buyback plan meets AI-fueled software jitters

ServiceNow shares traded flat near $116.74 Friday after plunging 11% Thursday, despite the company’s 2026 subscription revenue forecast topping analyst estimates. Fourth-quarter subscription revenue rose 21% to $3.466 billion. The board approved an additional $5 billion for share buybacks. Broader software stocks remained under pressure amid concerns over AI costs and slowing cloud growth.
30 January 2026
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Salesforce stock slides in software rout on AI fears — here’s what investors watch next

Salesforce stock slides in software rout on AI fears — here’s what investors watch next

Salesforce shares fell 6.1% to $214.08 in after-hours trading Thursday, deepening a sector-wide software selloff sparked by weak forecasts from SAP and ServiceNow. Investors cited fears that AI could disrupt subscription software models. Microsoft and Salesforce weighed on the Dow. Traders await Friday’s inflation data and Salesforce’s Feb. 25 earnings report.
30 January 2026
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ServiceNow stock price tumbles nearly 12% after earnings as NOW investors zero in on deals, AI agents

ServiceNow stock price tumbles nearly 12% after earnings as NOW investors zero in on deals, AI agents

ServiceNow shares fell nearly 12% Thursday after the company’s 2026 subscription revenue forecast topped estimates but failed to ease concerns over costly acquisitions. The stock closed at $114.40, down 11.7%. Analysts cut price targets as software valuations remain under pressure. ServiceNow reported Q4 subscription revenue of $3.47 billion and 244 deals over $1 million in new annual contract value.
29 January 2026
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ServiceNow stock slips before earnings as Fed holds rates — what to watch in NOW shares

ServiceNow stock slips before earnings as Fed holds rates — what to watch in NOW shares

ServiceNow shares fell 1.2% to $130.24 Wednesday afternoon as investors awaited quarterly earnings due after the bell. Wall Street focused on subscription growth and backlog, with analysts expecting revenue of $3.53 billion, up 19% year-over-year. The Fed held rates steady, pressuring tech stocks. ServiceNow recently expanded its AI partnership with OpenAI.
28 January 2026
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ServiceNow stock drops nearly 3% as Jan. 28 earnings loom — what to watch next

ServiceNow stock drops nearly 3% as Jan. 28 earnings loom — what to watch next

ServiceNow shares fell 2.9% to $132.39 in late-morning New York trading Tuesday, ahead of its quarterly earnings report due Wednesday. About 4.3 million shares changed hands as the stock lagged the Nasdaq. Investors are watching for updates on subscription growth and guidance amid heightened scrutiny of U.S. interest-rate policy. The Federal Reserve concludes its meeting Wednesday, with rates expected to remain steady.
27 January 2026
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ServiceNow stock price rises again ahead of NOW earnings — what could move shares nextServiceNowServiceNow stock price rises again ahead of NOW earnings — what could move shares next

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ServiceNow shares rose 1.6% to $135.29 by midday Monday ahead of its earnings report due after Wednesday’s close. Analysts are focused on subscription growth and backlog metrics, with guidance on AI-driven automation in focus. The stock’s move tracked gains in other enterprise software names. A conference call is set for 5 p.m. ET Wednesday.
26 January 2026
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ServiceNow stock price ticks up after hours as OpenAI tie-up and Oppenheimer cut sharpen focus on Jan. 28 earnings

ServiceNow stock price ticks up after hours as OpenAI tie-up and Oppenheimer cut sharpen focus on Jan. 28 earnings

ServiceNow shares rose 0.5% to $125.92 in after-hours trading Wednesday, following a fifth straight day of losses. Oppenheimer cut its price target to $175, citing concerns over recent acquisitions. Investors await Jan. 28 results for updates on AI rollout and integration. ServiceNow and OpenAI announced a multi-year deal to embed GPT-5.2 in ServiceNow workflows.
22 January 2026
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ServiceNow (NOW) stock rises as Jan. 28 earnings date set — key levels and risks to watch

ServiceNow (NOW) stock rises as Jan. 28 earnings date set — key levels and risks to watch

ServiceNow shares closed up 1.4% at $150.90 Wednesday, marking a third straight gain despite lighter-than-average trading volume. The company will report fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results after markets close on Jan. 28. Shares remain well below their 50- and 200-day moving averages. Investors await updates on the $7.75 billion Armis acquisition and subscription revenue outlook.
8 January 2026
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ServiceNow (NOW) stock barely moves after ex-Microsoft legal chief Nowbar is named president — here’s what investors watch next

ServiceNow (NOW) stock barely moves after ex-Microsoft legal chief Nowbar is named president — here’s what investors watch next

ServiceNow appointed former Microsoft legal chief Hossein Nowbar as president and chief legal officer, replacing Russ Elmer. NOW shares closed up 0.05% at $147.52 and were little changed after hours. RBC and Piper Sandler cut price targets but kept bullish ratings ahead of earnings. Nowbar will oversee legal, ethics, and compliance as ServiceNow pursues a $7.75 billion Armis acquisition.
6 January 2026
ServiceNow stock rises after ex-Microsoft legal chief joins as president, even as Wall Street trims targets

ServiceNow stock rises after ex-Microsoft legal chief joins as president, even as Wall Street trims targets

New York, Jan 5, 2026, 13:21 EST — Regular session ServiceNow shares rose on Monday after the enterprise workflow software maker said it hired former Microsoft legal executive Hossein Nowbar as president and chief legal officer. The stock was up 0.6% at $148.38 in afternoon trading. TipRanks The appointment lands as investors weigh management execution more heavily in large-cap software, where share prices have swung sharply on changing views of corporate IT demand and the pace of new product monetization. ServiceNow has fallen about 29% over the past six months, Cantor Fitzgerald noted in a client update. Investing Analysts also
5 January 2026
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ServiceNow stock slides to $147 as software names stumble; jobs report now in focus

ServiceNow stock slides to $147 as software names stumble; jobs report now in focus

NEW YORK, January 3, 2026, 05:06 ET — Market closed ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW) shares closed down 3.75% at $147.45 on Friday, after trading between $145.65 and $154.69. About 9.9 million shares changed hands. The move tracked weakness across software stocks, with the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF — an exchange-traded fund, or ETF, that trades like a stock — down about 2.9% on the day. Broader U.S. indexes were mixed on the first trading day of 2026, as investors returned from holiday-thin trading and looked ahead to a busy January calendar. “The market is looking for direction,” said Matthew Maley,
3 January 2026
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ServiceNow stock today: NOW slips at year-end as CEO McDermott contract filing flags possible co-CEO role

ServiceNow stock today: NOW slips at year-end as CEO McDermott contract filing flags possible co-CEO role

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 14:26 ET — Market closed ServiceNow (NOW) shares ended 2025 slightly lower, closing down 0.7% at $153.19 on Wednesday. U.S. stock markets are closed on Thursday for New Year’s Day. Kiplinger The latest focus for investors is a management and governance update that becomes effective on Jan. 1. In a Form 8-K — an SEC filing used to disclose significant corporate events — ServiceNow outlined an amended employment agreement for CEO Bill McDermott. SEC The filing said McDermott will remain in service to the company through at least Dec. 31, 2030, and may serve as
1 January 2026
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ServiceNow (NOW) stock slips after hours as CEO contract change nears and $7.75B Armis deal stays in focus

ServiceNow (NOW) stock slips after hours as CEO contract change nears and $7.75B Armis deal stays in focus

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 19:07 ET — After-hours ServiceNow shares fell 0.7% to $153.19 in after-hours trading on Wednesday, which takes place outside the regular 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET session. The stock’s late move followed a downbeat finish for Wall Street on the final trading day of 2025. The S&P 500 fell 0.7% and the Nasdaq dropped 0.8% in thin trading, with technology stocks the biggest drag, while the 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.17%, AP reported. The Business Journal The timing matters because U.S. stock and bond markets are closed on Thursday for New Year’s Day,
1 January 2026
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Visa stock price closes higher as $100 million small-business push hits tape — what to watch next week

Visa stock price closes higher as $100 million small-business push hits tape — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
New York, Feb 7, 2026, 10:37 EST — Market closed. Visa Inc. shares finished Friday higher, ending at $331.58, up 0.74% on the day. The stock remains well below its 52-week high of $375.51. (Visa Investor Relations) With U.S. markets shut for the weekend, the next session will reopen with investors still leaning on a familiar question for payment networks: is spending holding up, and at what price in fees and incentives? For Visa, the near-term story is less about a single quarter and more about keeping growth steady while merchants and regulators keep an eye on costs. That pressure
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