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Futures Steady as Tech Selloff Eases; Amazon Drops on AI Spending Surge

U.S. stock futures held steady in early premarket trading after a sharp tech-led decline earlier in the week, giving investors a moment to reassess the sector’s rapid pullback. Major index futures hovered near flat, suggesting a more measured tone after days of volatility. While sentiment remains cautious, some traders appear to be stepping back in following the recent selloff in high‑growth names. Amazon shares slipped in premarket action after the company signaled a significant increase in capital expenditures tied to artificial intelligence infrastructure. The planned investment highlights Amazon’s push to expand its AI capabilities, but the scale of spending raised concerns about near‑term pressure on margins. Market attention now turns to upcoming economic data and corporate earnings, which could help determine whether tech stocks regain momentum or continue to face headwinds. For the moment, futures point to a steadier start as investors look for the next catalyst.

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Your daily horoscope: February 6, 2026

 

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY

It’s not wrong to want to make money so you don’t have to worry about paying the bills and over the next 12 months you will get numerous chances to enrich yourself. You will also get opportunities to help other people. With success comes extra responsibility.


ARIES (March 21 - April 20):

Mercury’s move into the most sensitive area of your chart today means you can no longer avoid issues of a personal nature. What happens next will force you to confront the truth about your feelings for other people, and also for yourself.


TAURUS (April 21 - May 21):

Stop thinking about what might have been and focus only on the future. You have so much going for you now but you still seem reluctant to accept that your fate rests entirely in your own hands. The world doesn’t own you.


GEMINI (May 22 - June 21):

As Mercury, your ruler, moves into the career area of your chart today you will know with the utmost clarity what must be done to make the most of your talents. To start with, trust your own instincts more than you trust other people.


CANCER (June 22 - July 23):

At some stage over the next 24 hours it will dawn on you that the only reason you have not made significant progress is because you have been too timid. Throw caution to the wind today and go for your goals with passion and purpose.


LEO (July 24 - Aug. 23):

You have so many projects on the go at the moment and at some point you will have to cut back on what you do so you can manage your time and energy with greater efficiency. To start with, work only on your own aims.


VIRGO (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23):

The next few days are going to be hectic and if you want to come through unscathed you are going to have to call on friends and colleagues for assistance. They will happily ride to your rescue if asked to but don’t expect them to read your mind.


LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23):

Cosmic activity in your fellow air sign of Aquarius makes you both ambitious and hard-working, but unless you’ve got a long-term plan you are unlikely to accomplish anything of significance. Take time out today to identify the next few steps ahead.


SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22):

Avoid individuals whose sole enjoyment in life seems to be to gossip about the people they meet. You can guarantee that the moment your back is turned they will start to gossip about you as well. You can live without their friendship.


SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21):

You may not be in the mood for fun and games but something will happen today that brings a smile to your face. It’s not natural for a Sagittarius to be down in the dumps for more than a few minutes, so lighten up!


CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20):

If someone goes out of their way to sing your praises today you can be sure you have earned it. They are not talking up your abilities because they hope you will fall short but because they are genuinely impressed by your continuing efforts.


AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19):

Do whatever it takes to stay on good terms with partners and colleagues. There is a danger that you could fall out over something trivial, most likely to do with money, which may spoil your mood for the weekend. Whatever it is, just let it go.


PISCES (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20):

Mercury’s move into your sign today will clear your head of insignificant thoughts and help you focus on what truly matters. And what should matter most to you now is how to bring a long-held creative dream to life. It’s time to make it happen.

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