Hedge funds made $24 billion shorting software stocks so far in 2026 — And they are increasing the bet

Hedge funds are increasing their short bets against software stocks, contributing to the brutal sell-off in the space so far this year, according to sources at two major funds on Wall Street.
Corporate DEI index sees 65% drop in participation from Fortune 500 companies

Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equity Index saw a 65% drop in participation of Fortune 500 companies willing to disclose their equity practices.
Crypto winter — How long it will last and the next downside bitcoin level to watch

Bitcoin could trade as low as roughly $38,000 this cycle, if several headwinds persist, according to Stifel analysts.
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: MGM Resorts, Amgen, Advanced Micro Devices, Enphase & more

Check out some of the stocks making the biggest moves in midday trading.
Oil prices jump on report that plans for U.S.-Iran nuclear talks are collapsing

President Trump has threatened to launch military strikes on Iran if the Islamic Republic doesn’t agree to a deal on its nuclear program.
Democrats lay out demands in prickly DHS funding fight

Funding for the Department of Homeland Security still needs to be worked out after President Trump signed a law that reopened most of the federal government.
Microsoft brings back executive Hayete Gallot to run cybersecurity, as Charlie Bell takes new role

Under Charlie Bell, Microsoft’s cybersecurity business grew, but the company also dealt with the fallout from cyberattacks.
Alphabet earnings are out after market close. Here’s what Wall Street is watching

Analysts are betting on solid growth within Alphabet’s cloud and search businesses. They’re also expecting Meta’s strong results to give Alphabet a lift.
January jobs report will be released on February 11 after shutdown delay

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Alphabet to report earnings: AI, ad momentum key to the fourth quarter

Wall Street will be looking for more details Google’s deal to revamp Apple’s Siri virtual assistant with the search company’s Gemini AI models.