Articles by Sarah Chen
Rivian's R2 Pricing Strategy Sparks Investor Concern Over Growth Timeline
Rivian Automotive shares fell as the company detailed pricing for its new R2 SUV, beginning with a high-performance model at $57,990, delaying more affordable versions. The EV maker faces pressure to meet 2026 delivery targets after posting a substantial net loss in 2025.
AMD Shares Dip Amid Oil Surge, Meta Chip Strategy and Nvidia Event in Focus
Advanced Micro Devices shares declined over 2% Friday amid a broader tech selloff, with rising oil prices and shifting Fed expectations weighing on sentiment. Key developments include Meta's in-house AI chip plans and an upcoming meeting between AMD and Samsung.
Rigetti Computing Stock Gains Amid Insider Sales, Focus on 108-Qubit Timeline
Rigetti Computing's stock edged higher Friday, closing at $16.17, while SEC filings revealed insider stock sales by its CTO and CFO to cover tax obligations. The quantum computing firm reported 2025 revenue of $7.1 million and a net loss of $216.2 million, as it pushes forward with its roadmap.
Bitcoin Retreats from $74K as Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on Crypto Rally
Bitcoin surged toward $74,000 before pulling back sharply following reports of U.S. military activity in the Middle East. Despite the reversal, crypto-linked equities like Coinbase advanced.
XRP Surges Past $1.40 on Rate Cut Hopes and Technical Breakout
XRP climbed above $1.40, gaining 2.2% as market sentiment improved following in-line inflation data. Futures open interest hit $2.61 billion, indicating strong trader participation.
MARA Stock Surges on Bitcoin Rally Amid AI Infrastructure Push
MARA Holdings shares surged nearly 9% on Friday, outpacing peers as Bitcoin climbed above $71,600. The rally comes despite a $1.7 billion Q4 net loss and the company's strategic pivot toward AI and high-performance computing infrastructure.
ImmunityBio Surges on NK-Cell Manufacturing Milestone, Anktiva Expansion Progress
ImmunityBio shares jumped 10.5% Friday following news of a completed scalable manufacturing process for its NK-cell therapy platform and regulatory progress for its drug Anktiva. The company also reported surging 2025 revenue.
Palantir Shares Decline Despite AI Partnership Announcements
Palantir Technologies shares dropped 2.7% on Friday, underperforming broader markets, following announcements of new artificial intelligence and defense partnerships. The stock remains down nearly 14% for 2026 despite significant gains over the past year.
Morgan Stanley Boosts Nokia Outlook on AI Infrastructure Strength
Nokia shares gained after Morgan Stanley lifted its price target to €8.50, highlighting strong AI infrastructure demand. Trading volume more than doubled the 50-day average.
Intel Attempts Recovery Amid Geopolitical Jitters and Legal Pressure
Intel shares edged higher in premarket trading Friday, attempting to recover from a nearly 6% plunge the prior session. The selloff was fueled by Middle East tensions spiking oil prices and a lawsuit challenging a 2025 government stake deal.