February 7, 2026
Evening digest: Amazon’s AI capex, Bitcoin, XRP rebound, Goldman’s AI pivot
Markets remained on edge through the week, with Big Tech spending fears, central-bank signals, and a sharp crypto rebound colliding in a volatile session. Amazon shares slid on alarm over massive AI capital spending, while India’s central bank stood pat on rates, striking a steady tone on growth. Wall Street also digested Goldman Sachs’ push […]
February 7, 2026
Dow jumps 1,000 points as Nvidia, Broadcom spark tech-led market comeback
The Dow exploded higher on Friday, surging roughly 1,000 points as a targeted rebound in chipmakers eased a bruising week for US markets. After several sessions of sharp tech-led selling, investors stepped back into large-cap semiconductors and cyclical names. The rebound lifted the Dow to one of its strongest single-day advances this year and pushed […]
February 7, 2026
BBAI stock surges 18% today: sharp rebound or speculative bounce?
BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI stock) surged about 18% on Friday after a string of company announcements and heavy trading activity rekindled interest in the beaten-down AI stock. Volume witnessed considerable growth versus recent sessions, a sign that both news-driven buyers and short-covering traders stepped in. The move left investors debating whether today’s rally marks the start […]
February 7, 2026
Yen slips as markets bet on Sanae Takaichi win and reflationary policies
The Japanese yen slipped as traders positioned for Sunday’s snap election, with markets expecting Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to extend her hold on power and keep a reflationary policy mix in place. According to MUFG Bank analysts, Japan’s political backdrop is adding “downward pressure on the yen,” while Polymarket pricing cited by Benzinga shows near-certainty […]
February 7, 2026
EU charges TikTok over addictive design under Digital Services Act
EU regulators on Friday accused TikTok of breaching the bloc’s online content rules, putting the video-sharing app at risk of having to redesign its service in Europe or face a fine linked to its global revenue. The charges were laid out in preliminary findings by the European Commission after a year-long investigation under the Digital […]
February 7, 2026
Global oil markets jittery over Hormuz risks, analysts eye $70 Brent
Oil prices, specifically Brent crude, could rise to $70 per barrel if tensions between the US and Iran escalated amid the ongoing talks in Oman, according to experts. Prices maintained a steady course on Friday, reflecting a cautious sentiment among global investors who were intently focused on developments emerging from crucial, high-stakes diplomatic talks. US-Iran […]
February 7, 2026
Inside Big Tech’s $700B AI spend in 2026: bullish leaders, split markets
The latest earnings season has revealed a dramatic turning point in the global technology industry. America’s largest technology companies have announced plans to spend more than $700 billion on artificial intelligence-related capital expenditure in 2026, underlining how fiercely they are competing to dominate the infrastructure of the AI era. Microsoft, Meta Platforms, Alphabet’s Google, Amazon […]
February 7, 2026
US stocks rebound sharply: Dow climbs over 500 points, Nasdaq up 0.8%
US stocks rose on Friday, positioning major indexes for a positive end to a volatile week marked by sharp losses in technology shares and renewed concerns over cryptocurrency markets. The S&P 500 gained about 0.9%, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.8%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 573 points, or roughly 1.1%. The gains pushed […]
February 7, 2026
ai.com debuts autonomous AI agents for mainstream consumer use
ai.com, a new artificial intelligence platform founded by Kris Marszalek, co-founder and CEO of Crypto.com, has announced the launch of its Autonomous AI agent offering for consumers. The platform allows users to create a private, personal AI agent in just a few clicks. These agents are designed to do more than answer questions, with the […]
February 7, 2026
Why is Nvidia stock soaring over 5% today?
Nvidia stock (NASDAQ: NVDA) surged about 5% on Friday, leading a tech rebound after a bruising week for software and data stocks. Traders said the move comes on the back of multiple factors, including fresh demand signals for AI hardware and upbeat comments from a key supplier. NVDA’s rally came even as investors digest bigger […]
February 7, 2026
Why Tesla stock is rebounding over 3% on Friday
Tesla stock rose on Friday as the company attempted to close out a difficult week for technology stocks on a stronger footing, even as broader concerns about demand and competition continued to cloud its outlook. In midday trading, Tesla shares were up about 3.5% at $411.28. The broader market also advanced, with the S&P 500 […]
February 7, 2026
Stellantis stock: why is its EV reset being punished harder than GM and Ford?
Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) suffered a historic collapse this morning, plunging more than 25% in a single session, which marks its worst day since the 2021 merger of Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group. The carnage started today after management announced an “alarming” €22.2 billion ($26.5 billion) impairment charge, admitting that it drastically overestimated the pace of […]