Articles by Sarah Chen
Chip Stocks Surge on Big Tech AI Spending Plans Ahead of Key Economic Data
Semiconductor shares rallied sharply Friday after Amazon and Alphabet signaled increased data-center investments, with AMD jumping 8.2%. The sector rebound follows recent volatility as investors await upcoming U.S. economic reports.
Apple Confronts Chip Cost Dilemma as iPhone Pricing Strategy Hangs in Balance
Apple shares edged higher amid a global memory-chip shortage, raising investor concerns over potential iPhone price hikes. The company's response to rising component costs remains unclear ahead of key economic data.
MSTR Surges 26% as Bitcoin Stabilizes Above $70K, Options Signal Caution
MicroStrategy shares rebounded sharply Friday, climbing 26.1% to $134.93 as Bitcoin recovered above $70,000. Traders are monitoring crypto liquidity and heavy put option demand ahead of the February 27 expiry.
BigBear.ai Surges 16% Ahead of Key Shareholder Vote, Options Activity Heats Up
BigBear.ai shares rallied sharply on Friday, climbing 15.7% to $4.72, as traders piled into bullish call options. Investors now await a pivotal February 18 vote on a proposal to increase the company's authorized share count.
Alphabet Shares Slide Amid Investor Concerns Over AI Capex Surge
Alphabet stock fell 2.5% to $322.86, underperforming a broader tech rally as reports of potential doubled AI infrastructure spending this year weighed on sentiment.
Bitmine Immersion Surges 18% as Crypto Markets Rebound, Setting Stage for Volatile Week
Bitmine Immersion Technologies shares soared 17.6% on Friday, mirroring a sharp recovery in major cryptocurrencies. The stock's heavy ether and bitcoin holdings make it a direct proxy for digital asset sentiment.
IREN Recovers 5% as Bitcoin Surpasses $70K, Eyes AI Growth Amid Volatility
IREN shares gained roughly 5% Friday, buoyed by Bitcoin's rebound above $70,000, while the company posted a quarterly net loss of $155.4 million. Investors await key U.S. economic data next week.
Ondas Shares Soar 14% on Defense Contract Momentum Ahead of Monday Session
Ondas Holdings Inc. surged 14.3% to $9.69 on heavy volume Friday, rebounding from earlier weekly losses as traders assessed new defense and drone contract announcements.
Bitcoin Miner MARA Surges 22% as Cryptocurrency Rebounds Past $70,000
MARA Holdings shares rallied sharply Friday, climbing 22.3% as bitcoin recovered above $70,000. The move followed significant on-chain transfers from MARA-linked wallets during the recent selloff.
Amazon Shares Drop on $200 Billion AI Investment Plan, Investors Eye Economic Data
Amazon stock fell 5.6% Friday as the company's plan to spend $200 billion on AI and cloud infrastructure in 2026 raised concerns over near-term returns. Key U.S. jobs and inflation reports are due next week.
Intel Surges Past $50 on AI Demand and Supply Constraints
Intel shares rallied 4.9% to close at $50.59, buoyed by reports of server CPU shortages in China and broader AI-related capital expenditure trends. The chipmaker also plans a $100 million investment in AI startup SambaNova Systems.