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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6th
GOOD MORNING
U.S. trading saw heavy activity in tech and small-cap names, with NVIDIA among the most active and trading near $174.39, down about $5.96 on the session. Media and information sectors grabbed attention as The Washington Post announced it is cutting roughly one-third of its staff across departments and eliminating its sports section and several foreign bureaus.
Commodities helped set the tone for markets: March crude rose about $1.93 to settle near $65.14 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange, while gold futures advanced across contracts. Agricultural and industrial metals futures showed mixed moves, underscoring continued investor focus on growth and inflation dynamics.
Policy and corporate developments added to the market backdrop. The U.S. extended the African Growth and Opportunity Act only through Dec. 31, creating short-term trade certainty. Vice President Vance said the administration is forming a trading bloc for critical minerals with price floors and financing. Meanwhile, Syria signed a memorandum with Chevron and a Qatari investor to develop its first offshore oil and gas field, a notable shift in energy geopolitics.
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BASIC MATERIALS
Which Mining Firms Are Striking It Rich in the Metals Rally?
Despite shedding more than $600 from its all-time high price of roughly $5,600 per ounce in late January, gold is still one of the hottest purchases available to investors in 2026. The quick sell-off, which followed the announcement of President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to be the new chai…READ THE FULL STORY
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TECHNOLOGY
Can SpaceX Rival AST SpaceMobile Meet Its 2026 Launch Targets?
After gaining more than 240% over 2025, AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) has continued its strong—albeit volatile—run into 2026. Shares of ASTS have climbed 24% year-to-date despite some trademark ups and downs, including more than five double-digit pullbacks ranging from 10% to more t…READ THE FULL STORY
TECHNOLOGY
Alphabet Crushes Earnings Again, Reports 48% Cloud Revenue Growth
Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), the world’s second-largest public company, once again delivered a standout earnings report, all but reinforcing its dominance across search, cloud, and artificial intelligence. The tech giant reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results after the close …READ THE FULL STORY
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MEDICAL
Pfizer Pops on Q4 Results—But This May Be the Catalyst That Matters Most
Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) helped boost the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) the day after delivering a double beat in its fourth-quarter earnings report. Revenue of $17.56 billion topped analysts’ estimates of $16.93. On the bottom line, Pfizer delivered adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 6…READ THE FULL STORY
TECHNOLOGY
Qualcomm Is Back at 2020 Levels—Warning or Opportunity?
After reporting dodgy earnings on Feb. 4 after market close, Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ: QCOM) left investors wondering just what is going wrong. The stock is now trading below $140, down from $185 just a month ago. That represents a steep slide over a very short period, capped by a sharp post-earnings …READ THE FULL STORY
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BUSINESS SERVICES
Sandisk’s Swings Are Getting Bigger—Here’s How to Play Them
With its biggest intraday drop in months immediately followed by its biggest intraday gain, Sandisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK) has entered a new phase of price action. The stock had already been crowned one of the standout winners of 2025 before adding nearly 200% in the first few weeks of 2026. A…READ THE FULL STORY
TECHNOLOGY
Uber in the Buy Zone: Can It Take Investors for a Ride They Like?
Uber (NYSE: UBER) stock retreated to the buy zone in early Q1 2026, and signs indicate it can take investors on a ride they’ll like. Boosted by recent earnings results, analyst trends, and institutional buying, this stock represents a profitably growing tech company relevant today and for th…READ THE FULL STORY
ENERGY
ENPH Stock Soars 50% on Earnings Beat—Is It a Data Center Play?
Enphase Energy (NASDAQ: ENPH) was up more than 50% in early trading on Feb. 4, the day after the company delivered its quarterly earnings for the fourth quarter. Enphase beat on the top and bottom lines, with adjusted earnings per share (EPS) coming in at 71 cents on revenue of $343.32 million. Th…READ THE FULL STORY
MEDICAL
AbbVie’s Prognosis: The February Dip Looks Like a Buy Signal
When the price of a high-quality stock such as AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) declines after a report revealing growth, outperformance, and better-than-expected guidance, it’s almost always a good time to buy. The only question is how far the stock price may pull back, and in this case, it likely won’t be…READ THE FULL STORY
CONSUMER STAPLES
Pepsi Pops as Investors Take Notice of Key Strategic Initiatives
After activist investor Elliott Management announced a $4 billion investment in consumer staples giant PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP), the stock has gone on a solid run. Elliott revealed its investment on Sept. 2, 2025, calling out the potential for 50% upside in Pepsi shares. As of the close on Feb. 4…READ THE FULL STORY
FRIDAY’S EARLY BIRD STOCK OF THE DAY
A Stock With Insider Buying:Public Storage (NYSE:PSA)
Public Storage, a member of the S&P 500 and FT Global 500, is a REIT that primarily acquires, develops, owns, and operates self-storage facilities. At December 31, 2023, we had: (i) interests in 3,044 self-storage facilities located in 40 states with approximately 218 million net rentable square feet in the United States and (ii) a 35% common equity interest in Shurgard Self Storage Limited (Euronext Brussels: SHUR), which owned 275 self-storage facilities located in seven Western European n…
Should I Buy Public Storage Stock? PSA Bull and Bear Case Explained
These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Public Storage was last updated on Tuesday, February 03, 2026 at 7:10 PM.
Public Storage Bull Case
- The current stock price is around $279.90, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the self-storage sector.
- Public Storage reported a strong earnings per share (EPS) of $4.31 for the last quarter, exceeding analysts’ expectations, indicating robust financial performance.
- The company has a high return on equity of 36.09%, suggesting effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
- Public Storage has a consistent dividend payout, with a recent quarterly dividend of $3.00 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
- Analysts have a generally positive outlook, with a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of approximately $315.47, indicating potential for price appreciation.
Public Storage Bear Case
- Recent earnings estimates for FY2026 have been revised downwards to $17.17 per share, which may indicate concerns about future growth.
- The company has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.99, suggesting that it relies significantly on debt financing, which can be risky in volatile markets.
- Public Storage’s revenue has shown a year-over-year decline of 5.4%, raising questions about its ability to maintain growth in a competitive environment.
- Some analysts have downgraded their ratings, with a notable shift from “hold” to “sell,” reflecting a cautious sentiment among market experts.
- The stock’s price-to-earnings ratio of 29.07 may indicate that it is overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
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