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US stocks mostly fell on Wednesday as Wall Street assessed a fresh wave of earnings and waited for Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) results, eyeing the
Stock Market Today, Feb. 4: AMD Plunges Over 17% As Tech Fallout Continues
On Feb. 4, 2026, AMD’s AI-chip stumble rattled the Nasdaq while defensive Dow names steadied a suddenly nervous Wall Street. The S&P 500 (^GSPC
Ciena returns to S&P 500 after getting booted 17 years ago
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Stock Market Today, Feb. 4: Uber Falls After Profit Outlook Misses Expectations
Josh Kohn-Lindquist, The Motley Fool February 4, 2026 at 6:06 PM Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER), a global ride-hailing and delivery platform, closed Wednesday at $73.92,
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A trader works at the New York Stock Exchange on Jan. 23, 2026. NYSE S&P 500 futures rose Wednesday night after the latest corporate
Stock Market Today, Feb. 4: Palantir Slides as Valuation Concerns Override Strong Quarter
Strong Q4 results and analyst upgrades couldn’t save Palantir from an 11% drop. Palantir Technologies Today’s Change (-11.72%) $-18.50 Current Price $139.38 Key Data
Stock Market Today, Feb. 4: Advanced Micro Devices Slides as Wall Street Adjusts AI Revenue Expectations
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How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 2/4/2026
The U.S. stock market slipped under the weight of sinking technology stocks. The S&P 500 dipped 0.5% Wednesday, its fifth drop in the last
IRA Gold investing vs. traditional retirement assets
Finding a balance between growth, safety, and long-term confidence has always been a part of planning for retirement. Most retirement accounts have been based