The S&P 500 on Friday rose 1.97%, recording its best day since May, as it rebounded from a week of dramatic selling triggered yet again by the AI boom and what it will mean for the economy, companies and the labor market.The Nasdaq Composite also surged 2.18% on Friday. But the rebound masked a sell-off in many tech names.Shares of Amazon, the fifth largest public company in the world, sank 5.58% after it said Thursday that it planned to spend $200 billion in the coming year. That money is primarily expecte ...

U.S. equity markets are navigating a complex landscape this Friday, February 6th, 2026, marked by lingering concerns from a tech-led sell-off and cautious premarket activity. Investors are closely watching corporate earnings, particularly the fallout from Amazon's latest report, while anticipating key economic data and Federal Reserve commentary.Premarket Trading and Futures MovementsPremarket trading on Friday presented a mixed picture, following a significant downturn in the previous session. Early Friday ...

Wall Street ended sharply lower on Thursday, with the Nasdaqdragged to its lowest since November by losses ​in Microsoft, Amazon and other tech heavyweights afterAlphabet said it could double capital ‌spending on AIin the race to dominate the emerging technology.Shares of Alphabet fell 0.55% ​after the Google parent said itplans as much as $185 billion in capex in 2026. Together, it andits Big Tech rivals are expected to collectively shell out morethan $500 billion on AI this year.Adding to recent losses, M ...

US stocks sank on Tuesday as investors digested a wave of tech-focused earnings, while precious metals jumped to continue their wild ride and a partial government shutdown neared an end. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) sank 1.4%, with its sell-off gaining steam throughout the day. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) lost 0.8%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) fell around 0.3% after the blue-chip benchmark led gains on Monday. Palantir's (PLTR) surprisingly strong quarterly results signaled the AI trade m ...

For the first time since 2022, international stocks blew past the U.S. market. In 2025, the MSCI EAFE Index, which tracks stocks in developed markets outside the U.S. and Canada, returned roughly 32%, while the MSCI Emerging Markets Index climbed about 34%. Both easily topped the S&P 500, which represents the top 500 U.S. companies, as it finished the year with gains of nearly 18%. Must Read After years of U.S. domination, especially in big tech, this deep shift may have investors wondering if it’s tim ...

Group 1: Market Overview - US stocks experienced a decline, with the Nasdaq Composite falling by 1.6%, the S&P 500 losing nearly 1%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average decreasing by around 0.4% [1] - The tech sector faced pressure despite initial gains, influenced by a wave of earnings reports and ongoing concerns about a partial government shutdown [1] Group 2: Tech Sector Performance - Palantir reported strong quarterly results, indicating continued demand for its AI platform, which initially boosted tech stocks [2] - However, major tech companies like Nvidia, Amazon, and Microsoft saw declines, with Nvidia dropping over 3% due to cooling relations with OpenAI and concerns over potential overspending in the AI sector [3][4] - PayPal's earnings and forecast missed estimates, leading to a stock drop of over 16% amid a broader sell-off in software stocks [5] Group 3: Corporate Developments - The Walt Disney Company appointed Josh D'Amaro as the new CEO, set to replace Bob Iger on March 18, but shares in Disney fell following the announcement [6] Group 4: Precious Metals Market - Precious metals experienced significant volatility, with gold surging over 6%, marking its largest daily gain since 2008, while silver rebounded dramatically, increasing over 13% [7]

US stocks ticked higher early Tuesday as earnings rolled in, with Palantir's (PLTR) outlook fueling faith in AI demand and precious metals jumping to continue their wild ride. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) rose 0.2%, while the S&P 500 (^GSPC) edged up by 0.1%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) picked up roughly 0.3% after the blue-chip benchmark led gains on Monday with a 500-point advance. The S&P 500 is eyeing a fresh record after Palantir's surprisingly strong quarterly results signal ...

Market Performance - The S&P 500 rose 0.54% to close at 6,976.44 points, nearing its record high of 6,978.60 [7][10] - The Nasdaq gained 0.56% to 23,592.11 points, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 1.05% to 49,407.66 points [10] - The S&P 500 experienced its first gain in three sessions, driven by gains in chipmakers and AI-related companies [9][10] Company Highlights - Alphabet's stock increased by 1.9% to a record high, and Amazon's stock rose by 1.5%, with both companies set to report quarterly results soon [1][9] - SanDisk surged 15.4%, Advanced Micro Devices rose 4%, and Micron Technology added 5.5%, benefiting from AI-related demand [1][9] - Walt Disney's stock fell 7.4% despite exceeding quarterly earnings expectations, due to warnings about declining international visitors and earnings slumps in its TV and film division [6][10] Economic Indicators - Analysts project S&P 500 companies' earnings to grow nearly 11% in the December quarter, up from an initial estimate of about 9% [6] - U.S. factory activity showed growth for the first time in a year in January, according to PMI data [8][10] - The CBOE VIX, a volatility index, decreased by 1 point to 16.5, indicating reduced market fear [8][10] Small-Cap Stocks - The Russell 2000 index rose about 1%, significantly outperforming the S&P 500 and Nasdaq in 2026, reflecting investor confidence in the economy [2][9] - Advancing issues outnumbered declining ones in the S&P 500 by a ratio of 1.4-to-one, with 30 new highs and 9 new lows recorded [9][10]

U.S. equities concluded Monday, February 2nd, 2026, largely in negative territory, as investors continued to digest the implications of a new Federal Reserve leadership nomination and assessed a mixed bag of corporate news, particularly within the technology sector. All three major benchmark indexes finished firmly in the red, capping a session marked by cautious trading and sector-specific pressures.Major Market Indexes Close LowerThe Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) experienced a decline, falling 0.4%, ...

Group 1 - SoftBank Group is in discussions to invest up to $30 billion in OpenAI, which is seeking up to $100 billion in new capital [1][4] - SoftBank holds approximately 11% stake in OpenAI after a recent $22.5 billion investment [2] - The company's shares rose over 8% following the news, later stabilizing at a 3.7% increase [1] Group 2 - SoftBank is actively repositioning itself around artificial intelligence, having sold stakes in Nvidia and T-Mobile to fund its investment in OpenAI [3] - OpenAI requires substantial funding for AI model development, computing needs, and talent retention, with a potential valuation of up to $830 billion if the funding is successful [4] - OpenAI plans to slow down hiring due to advancements in AI that allow for increased output with smaller teams [5]