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The U.S. stock market declined, with the S&P 500 falling 1.2%, as investors continued selling tech stocks despite mostly positive Q4 earnings reports.

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The U.S. stock market recovered on Friday, although the day's gains were not enough to turn the indexes green for the week.

The Dow Jones (DJI), however, reached a new milestone, topping the 50,000 level for the first time as

February has been harsh for cryptocurrencies, with Bitcoin dropping around 45% from its October peak and many altcoins experiencing similar downturns, as analyzed by Seeking Alpha experts.

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Welcome to Seeking Alpha's Catalyst Watch - a breakdown of some of next week's actionable events that stand out. Read more about the events that may impact stock prices next week.


Monday - February 9


Volatility

Financial stocks experienced volatility as investors assessed new U.S. corporate earnings, with Galaxy Digital facing the largest decline among them.

Zscaler acquired SquareX to bolster its Zero Trust security features in standard browsers, allowing organizations to implement lightweight extensions for enhanced security in the AI era.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Thursday the passage of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act as the long-awaited legislation remains stalled in the Senate as lawmakers and industry participants struggle to agree on key provisions.

"There seems to

Hyperscale Data reports total assets of approximately $323M, valuing shares at $0.90 each. Pre-market shares rose 4.54% to $0.19, with net assets around $125M. The company holds about $97M in cash and bitcoin as of January 31, 2026.

Market volatility escalated on Thursday, with the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) rising above 20 and reaching 23.1, a nearly 11.3% increase, as investor concerns heightened.

Stock index futures increased following a Wall Street sell-off as investors analyzed Amazon's earnings. Additionally, Bitcoin showed signs of recovery.

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One generation runs the country. The next one, newly fluent in crypto, is getting rich fast, The Wall Street Journal reported late Saturday.

As senior figures took the reins in Washington, their sons built digital-asset ventures that threw off cash at

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A sweeping tax and spending package passed last summer is set to lift refunds for millions of Americans this filing season, with higher-income households and active investors likely to see the biggest impact, the New York Times reported Sunday. The law cuts

Gemini Space Station faced a downgrade at Evercore ISI following a cost-reduction initiative that may lead to approximately 200 job cuts.

Crypto-related stocks surged on Friday as major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum recovered from a significant drop the previous day, with MicroStrategy, the top corporate Bitcoin holder, seeing a 21% increase.

Bitcoin reached a peak of $126,000 in October 2025 but has since dropped to around $60,000, losing over half its value amid market anxieties, including concerns about a potential SaaS crisis.

Bitcoin rebounded in U.S. premarket trading after a significant drop of approximately 13%, recovering from falling below $65K, though it continues to face volatility.

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Circle Internet Group (CRCL) said Thursday it has struck a partnership with Polymarket (POLYMARKET) that will see the prediction marketplace shift to native USDC (USDC-USD) stablecoin for dollar-denominated settlement in the coming months.

The move marks a

The Nasdaq Composite (COMP:IND) staged a sharp reversal on Friday, rebounding decisively after Thursday’s steep selloff triggered by a broad-based meltdown across crypto markets.

The turnaround signals a notable shift in sentiment, with investors stepping back into risk assets after a