Wall Street Breakfast ChatGPT growth reaccelerates
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Feb 9, 2026 Rapid ChatGPT user growth and a surge in Codex usage make AI development front-page news. A major software company tumbles after a disappointing revenue forecast. China tells banks to limit new U.S. Treasury purchases. Legal battles over weight-loss drug patents heat up. Corporate leadership changes and shifts in AI-focused stock lists also make headlines.
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ChatGPT Growth Reaccelerates
- Sam Altman says ChatGPT growth has returned to over 10% monthly despite rising competition.
- OpenAI plans an updated chat model this week and Codex usage jumped ~50% in the past week.
Watch Guidance Misses Closely
- Monitor companies with earnings guidance misses like Monday.com as catalysts for sharp stock moves.
- Use revenue-outlook discrepancies to reassess positions and risk exposure quickly.
Retail Leadership Moves Move Stocks
- Kroger appointed former Walmart exec Greg Ferran as CEO, which lifted the stock.
- Leadership moves from big retailers signal strategic continuity and can move investor sentiment.