Articles by Sarah Chen
Lam Research Gains as Chip Equipment Sector Rallies on Applied Materials Outlook
Lam Research shares advanced Friday, mirroring a sector-wide rally after Applied Materials issued an upbeat outlook. Markets are closed Monday for Presidents Day, shifting focus to upcoming economic data.
Zoho Founder Warns of Big Tech Sovereignty as Alphabet's $32B Bond Sale Fuels Debate
Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu reignited warnings about Big Tech's sovereign-like power following Alphabet's massive $31.5 billion bond issuance, drawing parallels to historical colonial trading companies.
ServiceNow Gains on Inflation Data, Insider Moves and Leadership Shift in Focus
ServiceNow shares climbed 3.6% to $107.08 Friday, buoyed by a softer U.S. inflation report. Investors are monitoring insider transactions, a leadership transition, and the company's financial targets.
Applied Materials Surges on AI Chip Demand Forecast; Tech Sector Wavers
Applied Materials shares rallied sharply Friday following an optimistic forecast tied to artificial intelligence infrastructure spending, even as the broader technology sector faced weekly losses amid market volatility.
Quantum Computing Stocks Rally Ahead of Key Earnings Reports
Quantum computing equities advanced Friday, led by Rigetti Computing and IonQ, as investors looked past a downgrade and toward upcoming quarterly results. Markets are closed Monday for the holiday.
XRP Gains on Holiday Trading as Market Awaits Fed Minutes
XRP advanced 3.3% to approximately $1.52 during Sunday's limited trading session, while Bitcoin maintained levels near $69,000. Market participants are focusing on upcoming Federal Reserve minutes and inflation indicators.
Bitcoin Retreats Below $69K Ahead of Key Fed Data, ETF Flows Volatile
Bitcoin declined 0.9% to $69,029 over the weekend, with ether dropping 3.4% to $2,006. Trading in U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs resumes Tuesday after the Presidents Day holiday.
Intel's Neutral Rating Highlights 'Show Me' Turnaround Challenge Ahead of Key Week
Intel stock closed slightly higher Friday after D.A. Davidson started coverage with a Neutral rating and $45 price target, labeling the chipmaker's recovery a 'show me' story. Trading resumes Tuesday post-holiday with Fed minutes and chip demand signals in focus.
Microsoft, Aramco Forge AI Alliance, Set 2026 Saudi Azure Launch
Microsoft and Saudi Aramco have agreed to collaborate on industrial artificial intelligence projects and workforce development. The tech giant confirmed its Saudi Arabia East Azure cloud region will commence operations in late 2026.
MSTR Surges 9% Ahead of Holiday on Bitcoin-Linked Funding News
MicroStrategy shares rallied 8.9% Friday after an SEC filing highlighted its bitcoin-backed funding strategy via preferred shares, with cryptocurrency markets active during the U.S. holiday closure.
